Seasoned, 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 tax situations. Without focused expertise, you might overlook long-term impacts like retirement savings or tax consequences.
Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these challenges, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
- Asset division insight. Ask how they approach valuing and dividing retirement accounts, property, and debts to protect your financial future.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider how divorce affects your tax filing status and potential liabilities.
- Cash flow planning. Divorce changes your income and expenses; see how they help you adjust budgets and plan for new financial realities.
- Long-term retirement focus. Ensure they evaluate how settlements affect your retirement goals, not just immediate needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Joliet, IL
Edward Jones
Mark Karner's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex divorce financial planning in Illinois, including asset division and tax impact awareness. Based in Joliet, IL, he works with Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a comprehensive advisory program with an AUM fee up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance within a large firm context.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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David H
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Wells Fargo Advisors
David Helverson's 40 years of experience and focus on divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division, tax impacts, and cash flow adjustments during divorce in Illinois. As a seasoned advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he also brings expertise in business exit strategies and planning for children with special needs, offering a broad range of financial planning services beyond divorce.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $514,335
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Anthony Z
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Anthony Zitella's 21 years of experience and focus on divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division, tax impacts, and cash flow adjustments during divorce in Illinois. His affiliation with Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm offering technology-driven analysis and collaborative annual planning, distinguishes him by combining seasoned expertise with comprehensive financial planning and multi-generational wealth transfer capabilities.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Louis F
Series 65, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Merrill
Louis Farr's extensive 28 years of experience and specialization in divorce financial planning equip him to handle complex asset division, tax implications, and retirement impact considerations during divorce in Illinois. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he serves diverse professionals including executives and attorneys, offering a personalized wealth management approach with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by integrating comprehensive strategies and collaboration with tax and legal experts.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Teri S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Barrington, IL
Carter Financial Group, Inc.
Teri Shaw's 21 years of experience and specialty in divorce financial planning equip her to address complex asset division and tax implications during divorce in Illinois. As an independent advisor at Carter Financial Group, she offers flat-fee planning and focuses on retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization, providing a comprehensive approach that balances immediate divorce concerns with long-term financial goals.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $451,947
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