Top advisors focused on dentist in Illinois

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're a dentist facing unique financial challenges like managing irregular income or planning for practice transitions, you need an advisor who understands these specifics. Without this focus, you might miss key opportunities to optimize your financial health tailored to your profession.

  • Practice cash flow insight. Look for advisors who consider the ebb and flow of dental practice income, not just steady paycheck assumptions.
  • Equipment and practice buy-in planning. Confirm they can guide you through financing or selling your practice assets effectively.
  • Tax strategies for dentists. Ask how they handle deductions and retirement contributions unique to dental professionals.
  • Insurance and risk management. Ensure they review disability and malpractice insurance options suited to your career risks.

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Kevin H

Series 63, Series 65

Schaumburg, IL

Merrill

Kevin Hanrahan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He has held positions at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Hanrahan holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm integrates deeply with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities across multiple program strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Kristin M

Series 66

Mt Pleasant, SC

Primerica Advisors

Kristin Manna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, she worked in education for eight years. Outside of advising, Kristin is an author and publisher of a basketball coaching notebook and works as a math tutor for high school students. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and investment vehicles.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner
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Charles B

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

LPL Financial

Charles Bachtell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Managing Partner of the Academy of California Examinations, which provides exam preparation for financial services licensing. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm provides a variety of investment delivery options supported by an in-house Research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage services tailored to client needs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jessica S

Series 65

Aurora, IL

Rezny Wealth Management, Inc.

Jessica Stanley is a financial advisor at Rezny Wealth Management, Inc. in Aurora, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Rezny Wealth Management since 2009. Rezny Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning on a fee-only basis. The firm manages approximately $506 million in client assets, utilizing a Global Tactical Opportunity Portfolios framework that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis across a range of investment styles.

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Anthony L

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Fidelity

Anthony Lyons is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works alongside a team of financial professionals to provide guidance aimed at helping clients achieve peace of mind and live with purpose. He focuses on actively listening to clients' concerns and suggesting courses of action to support their financial goals. Anthony has held various roles in the financial services industry since 2016, including positions as a Financial Advisor at PNCI and Edward Jones, Private Wealth Advisor at Regions Bank, and Vice President-Planning & Development Manager at Arvest Wealth Management. His experience spans several organizations, reflecting a broad background in financial consulting and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anthony has interests in baseball, cars, football, and social events with friends.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management Financial Professional
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Ethan S

Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Focus Partners Wealth, LLC

Ethan Singer is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC and Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, and offers a range of specialized investment programs and financial services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Dentist Executive Retired Established Professionals

Stephen B

CFP®

Charlotte, NC

Flat Fee Financial LLC

As a comprehensive financial planning firm we can assist you with your investment management, social security, debt management, budgeting, net-worth tracking, overall organization, tax planning, charitable planning, insurance review, and much more. As a flat fee firm we know the stock market isn't the only solution for your investment problems and love to brainstorm real estate, small business, private credit, and other alternative investment options that lead to the main goal. To improve your financial life and increase your net-worth. If you want a second set of eyes on your investments or financial decisions then feel free to give us a call and we'll talk through if we are a good fit for you. If not, then we will point you in the right direction.

Inherited wealth Student loan debt Dentist Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

James A

Series 63, Series 65

Augusta, GA

Merrill

James Adams is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor with Merrill for the past 27 years, helping clients achieve their individualized financial goals. Based in the Augusta, GA area, James and his team coordinate the financial affairs of individuals across the United States. His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. James holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System and a Master’s degree from the University of South Carolina System. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James and his wife Claudia live in Aiken, South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, boating, and golfing. He is also involved in the community as a board member of the United Way of the CSRA.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting Executive Dentist Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Paul N

Series 65

Frisco, TX

Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC

Paul Nelson is a financial advisor at Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Forvis Mazars LLP for six years. Cain, Watters & Associates, LLC provides financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and investment management primarily to dental healthcare professionals, individual investors, and trustees or plan sponsors of pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm also offers accounting and tax services as a Certified Public Accountancy and provides donor-advised fund services through Schwab Charitable.

Business sale tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Dentist

David B

Series 66

Anchorage, AK

Edward Jones

David Balmer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Anchorage, Alaska, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also serves in the United States Air Force Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Military & Veterans Dentist Educators, Teachers, and Academics Engineering Professional
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