Flat-fee, wealth management financial advisors in Chicago, 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.
You might seek a wealth management advisor when you want a clear plan to grow and protect your assets over time, especially if you prefer predictable fees. Without a flat-fee structure, you could face unexpected costs that complicate your financial planning.
- Comprehensive asset oversight. Look for advisors who consider your entire financial picture, not just investments, to align with your long-term goals.
- Fee transparency. Confirm how flat fees are structured and what services they cover to avoid surprises.
- Property tax impact. Since Illinois has high property taxes, ask how they factor this into your overall wealth strategy.
- Experience with diverse clients. Check if they have worked with clients at different wealth levels to ensure they understand your unique needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael O
Series 63
Chicago, IL
LPL Financial
Michael O'Malley Sr. offers wealth management services in Chicago with over 50 years of experience and a flat-fee structure for financial planning and consulting, providing predictable costs. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth households, he brings expertise in retirement plans, college savings, and tax-loss harvesting, supported by extensive in-house research.
Experience: 51 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Elizabeth E
CFP®, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Elswick Investments LLC
Elizabeth Elswick offers wealth management services in Chicago with a flat-fee financial planning structure ranging from $100 to $2,000, providing clear cost expectations. With nine years of experience and CFP® certification, she brings expertise in business ownership considerations and sustainable investing, differentiating her through a blend of analytical methods and tailored strategies for diverse client objectives.
Experience: 9 years
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Kinying C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Cetera
Kinying Chau offers wealth management services in Chicago with a flat-fee structure negotiated directly with clients, providing clear cost expectations. With 26 years of experience and CFP® certification at Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients, she also specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans, distinguishing her through comprehensive financial planning and tax expertise.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Blake J
CFP®, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Cerity partners LLC
Blake Johnson offers wealth management services in Chicago with a flat-fee structure for financial planning, suitable for clients seeking predictable costs. As a CFP® with six years of experience at Cerity Partners, a large firm managing $126.9 billion, he serves high-net-worth individuals and provides access to alternative investments and tailored financial planning.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Sean L
CFP®, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC
Sean Lyman offers wealth management services in Chicago with a flat-fee structure ranging from $500 to $25,000, providing clear cost expectations. His 12 years of experience and CFP® certification support comprehensive financial planning, while his firm serves diverse clients including trusts and corporations, using quantitative optimization and third-party research to tailor asset management strategies.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $365,624
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