Top active portfolio management financial advisors in Herrin, 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.

If you want to grow your investments actively rather than just tracking the market, you need an advisor who understands how to adjust your portfolio based on changing conditions. The biggest mistake is relying on a passive approach that misses opportunities to improve returns or reduce risks.

  • Market responsiveness. Look for advisors who explain how they monitor and react to market trends to keep your portfolio aligned with your goals.
  • Risk management focus. Ask how they balance potential gains with protecting your assets during downturns.
  • Fee structure clarity. Understand how their fees relate to the level of active management they provide, especially if they charge flat fees.
  • Local tax awareness. Since Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income but has high property taxes, check how they factor this into your investment planning.

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Ben B

Series 63, Series 65

Marion, IL

Raymond James Financial

Ben Bruce is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked previously at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Cedar Post LLC, a farming and land development business, and serves as a director for First Southern Bancshares Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines analytical tools and tailored strategies to assist clients in achieving their financial goals while supporting municipal and public finance advisory services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

Max N

CFP®

Carbondale, IL

Novak Financial Partners

Max is the co-founder of Novak Financial Partners, a flat-fee, fiduciary financial planning firm serving clients nationwide. He helps professionals, business owners, and families make smarter financial decisions through comprehensive financial planning and transparent, flat-fee advice. Novak Financial Partners is a flat-fee, fiduciary financial planning firm helping professionals, business owners, and families make smarter financial decisions with confidence. As CFP® professionals, we provide comprehensive financial planning that goes beyond investment management. We help clients coordinate investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, equity compensation, insurance, estate planning, and other major financial decisions into one cohesive financial strategy. We charge a transparent flat annual fee because we believe pricing should reflect the value of our advice, not simply the size of your investment portfolio. This allows us to work with professionals who are still building wealth without investment minimums while remaining a cost-effective option for retirees and clients with larger portfolios. Before co-founding Novak Financial Partners, Max worked at Personal Capital, Moneta, and Facet Wealth, helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions. He earned his MBA from Southern Illinois University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. Based in Southern Illinois, Max works virtually with clients nationwide. Advisory services offered through Core Planning LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor.

General retirement planning General tax planning General estate planning guidance Equity compensation tax strategy Life insurance needs analysis Sales Professional Attorney Dentist Doctor or Medical Professional Technology Professional Young Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals Young Families Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Cody H

Series 66

Herrin, IL

Edward Jones

Cody Hastings is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Herrin, Illinois, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Sam's Club starting in 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

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

ChFC®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Herrin, IL

Cetera

Robert Jilek is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding ChFC® and PFS™ designations, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists, LLC since 2017, and previously at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor at Union Gospel Mission Church and is a board member of Child Evangelism Fellowship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jolene J

Series 63, Series 65

Marion, IL

KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC

Jolene Johnson is a financial advisor with KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Kemper Capital Management LLC and KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC since 2008 and was also affiliated with Securities America, Inc. from 2007 to 2019. KCPAG Financial Advisors LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm manages approximately $22.5 million in discretionary assets, serving around 405 clients through a team of 13 advisors across 27 offices, employing a blend of fundamental analysis, long- and short-term strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

Active portfolio management
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