Seasoned financial advisors working with financial professionals 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 work in finance yourself, you need an advisor who understands the unique challenges of managing your own financial planning alongside your professional expertise. A common mistake is working with someone who treats your financial situation like any other client’s, missing nuances specific to financial professionals.
- Industry insight. Look for advisors who grasp the complexities of financial sector compensation and benefits.
- Experience with peer clients. Ask how they’ve helped other financial professionals balance personal and professional financial goals.
- Long-term career planning. Confirm they consider career volatility and regulatory changes that can impact your financial outlook.
- Tax-aware strategies. Even though Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income, high property taxes can affect your overall plan; see how they incorporate this into advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matthew V
Series 63, Series 65
Schaumburg, IL
Fidelity
Matthew Vahl's extensive 29-year experience and focus on wealth management make him well-suited to address the financial planning needs of financial professionals in Illinois. As a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a large firm, he brings deep industry insight and a seasoned approach, differentiating him from others by combining long-term career planning with personalized strategies tailored to financial professionals.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Justin F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
RBC Capital Markets
Justin Ferdula's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial planning needs of financial professionals in Illinois, including tax-aware strategies and career volatility. Based in Chicago with RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options, he brings expertise in concentrated stock management and sustainable investing, distinguishing him from peers with his broad industry insight and tailored advisory programs.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Alan Z
Series 63, Series 65
Foster City, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
Alan Zafran's 35 years of experience and focus on financial professionals make him well-suited to address the complex financial planning needs of peers in the finance industry. Operating from a large firm, IEQ Capital, he offers flat-fee structures and specializes in private and alternative investments, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients with portfolios typically exceeding $10 million.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $24,582,290
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Steven D
Series 63, Series 65
Oak Brook, IL
Merrill
Steven D'alise brings 24 years of experience and a deep understanding of financial professionals' unique needs, offering expertise in wealth management, retirement income strategy, and multi-generational wealth transfer. Based in Oak Brook, IL, he works within Merrill's large-firm environment, serving mid-career and established professionals, and emphasizes tax minimization and legacy planning, distinguishing him from others by his broad specialty range and client focus.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Robert W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lake Forest, IL
&PARTNERS
Robert Weis brings 32 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to address the complex financial planning needs of financial professionals in Illinois. Operating from Lake Forest, IL, he offers flat-fee planning and negotiable asset-based fees through the large firm Partners, which serves diverse clients including retirement plans and foundations, providing a broad perspective on investment and estate planning strategies.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $384,909
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