Top divorce financial planning financial advisors in Canton, IL

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

Divorce often triggers complex financial decisions, especially when dividing assets and planning for your future income. Without a focused approach, you might overlook how property taxes or retirement income could affect your long-term financial stability.

  • Asset division insight. Look for advisors who understand how to fairly split property, investments, and debts while considering your unique situation.
  • Retirement income planning. Confirm they factor in that Illinois does not tax retirement income, which can influence your post-divorce cash flow.
  • Property tax impact. High property taxes in Illinois can affect your housing costs; ask how they incorporate this into your budget.
  • Support during transitions. Divorce financial planning requires sensitivity and clear communication; check how they guide you through emotional and financial changes.

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Christopher P

Series 63, Series 65

Canton, IL

Thrivent Investment Management

Christopher Piper is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Canton, Illinois. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he spent several years with Canton 66. Outside of his advisory role, Piper serves as a member of the Elder Board at Canton Evangelical Church, where he participates in planning and community activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic analyses and supports combining planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separation between these services.

Business ownership considerations
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Sarah K

Series 66

Canton, IL

LPL Financial

Sarah Keefer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Prior to that, she was employed at the Bank of Farmington from 2013 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Tyler L

Series 66

Canton, IL

Edward Jones

Tyler Ludlum is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, Illinois, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Canton Elks Lodge #626 and is an assistant football coach for Canton Union School District #66. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Terry A

Series 63, Series 65

Cuba, IL

Equitable Advisors

Terry Anderson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously worked at Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Dwight P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Canton, IL

LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C.

Dwight Pigg Jr. is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. since 2013. He also holds a leadership role as President of the Trust and Retail Department at Ipava State Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing agricultural and commercial real estate through Red Brick Capital, LLC. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using a range of investment vehicles and is notable for its predominance of non-discretionary assets and arrangements with third-party managers and wrap-fee platforms.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kayla S

Series 65, Series 63

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to her advisory work, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced
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Amanda Q

Series 66

Richmond, VA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Amanda Quicke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Amanda is a Series 66 license holder and has partial ownership in an investment-related business, Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options using proprietary research and tools, with services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Lance L

Series 63, Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Lance Lohr is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996, focusing on advising and managing client portfolios and wealth management strategies. Lance holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lance graduated from Moeller High School, played football at Vanderbilt University, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Lance follows Merrill's tradition of community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning Women's Finance Women Professionals

Jacob H

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Edward Jones

Jacob Heinz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His previous positions include roles at Fidelity Investments and E*TRADE Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.

Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Real estate investing Educators, Teachers, and Academics
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Teresa G

CFP®

San Francisco, CA

Aspiriant, LLc

Teresa Greenip is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Aspiriant, LLC in San Francisco. She has been with Aspiriant since 2019 and previously worked at Mosaic Financial Partners and iStar. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing investment management, wealth planning, and family office services. The firm offers customized investment programs and expanded family office capabilities, including accounting, banking support, and specialized consulting beyond typical advisory offerings.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals
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