Flat-fee, divorce financial planning financial advisors 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.
Divorce often triggers complex financial decisions, from dividing assets to planning for new budgets. Without focused expertise, you might overlook tax consequences or miss opportunities to protect your financial future. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Asset division insight. Ask how they approach splitting retirement accounts, property, and debts to minimize tax hits and future disputes.
- Cash flow planning. Confirm they help you build a realistic post-divorce budget that accounts for changes in income and expenses.
- Support for legal coordination. Check how they work with your attorney to align financial strategies with legal agreements.
- Long-term financial goals. See if they consider your retirement and savings plans when advising on settlement options.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Susan O
Series 65
Northbrook, IL
Trifecta Capital Advisors, LLC
Susan Oleari specializes in divorce financial planning with a focus on cash flow and budgeting, making her well-suited to help clients in Illinois navigate complex financial decisions during divorce. She offers flat-fee consulting services up to $20,000, serving high-net-worth individuals, and brings experience from BMO Private Bank along with a strategic investment approach through Trifecta Capital Advisors, which manages over $700 million.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $6,121,994
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Elizabeth E
CFP®, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Elswick Investments LLC
Elizabeth Elswick specializes in divorce financial planning with a flat-fee structure ranging from $100 to $2,000, providing clear upfront costs for clients in Illinois. With nine years of experience and CFP® certification, she offers expertise in asset division and cash flow planning, while her firm’s focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management adds depth to her advisory capabilities compared to others in the region.
Experience: 9 years
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Terri R
ChFC®, Series 66
Crystal Lake, IL
Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd.
Terri Rau specializes in divorce financial planning with 17 years of experience and holds the ChFC® designation, offering flat-fee services starting with a $2,500 retainer for divorce cases. Her firm, Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd., supports diverse client types including trusts and charities, employing a varied investment approach with options and tax-loss harvesting, which may provide broader financial strategies compared to other advisors focused solely on divorce planning.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $881,653
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Julia S
Series 65
Northbrook, IL
Shinneman Wealth Group
Julia Shinneman specializes in divorce financial planning with a focus on cash flow and debt management, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing that provides cost transparency. Located in Northbrook, IL, she brings a unique perspective as a founder and retired professional, supported by Shinneman Wealth Group's $30 million in assets and a blend of passive and active investment strategies, distinguishing her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $225,367
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Graham C
Series 66
Wheaton, IL
Tower Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Graham Craig offers flat-fee divorce financial planning in Illinois, charging $1,500 to $2,500 based on marital asset size, which provides cost certainty during complex asset division and budgeting. With 15 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he works through Tower Wealth Advisors, a firm known for comprehensive planning and discretionary management using ETFs and no-load mutual funds, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or investment approaches.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $217,542
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