Seasoned, SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) 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.
You might seek an SRI/ESG advisor when you want your investments to reflect your values on environmental, social, and governance issues. Without deep experience, an advisor might overlook how these factors impact long-term returns or fail to align your portfolio with your ethical priorities. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience balancing financial goals with responsible investing principles.
- Impact measurement approach. Ask how they evaluate the real-world effects of your investments, beyond just financial returns.
- Portfolio integration. Confirm how they blend SRI/ESG criteria with traditional financial analysis to maintain diversification and risk management.
- Evolving standards knowledge. ESG criteria and reporting evolve rapidly; check how they stay current with new frameworks and regulations.
- Client values alignment. Discuss how they tailor portfolios to your specific social and environmental concerns, not just generic ESG labels.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chad K
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Merrill
Chad Kazos specializes in socially responsible investing with over 28 years of experience, integrating SRI/ESG principles into long-term wealth management strategies. Based in Chicago and affiliated with Merrill, he offers a broad range of services including retirement income planning and charitable giving, supported by a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through comprehensive financial planning within a large firm setting.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Stephanie C
Series 63, Series 65
Naperville, IL
Calamos Wealth Management LLC
Stephanie Carreras brings 25 years of experience and specializes in values-based investing and SRI/ESG strategies, making her well-equipped to integrate social and environmental priorities into your portfolio. Operating from Naperville, IL, she works with high-net-worth clients through Calamos Wealth Management LLC, which emphasizes quantitative and qualitative evaluation and discretionary wealth management, differentiating her with a strong institutional advisory background and a 1.25% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,189,325
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Mariner
Michael Smith's 24 years of experience and focus on values-based investing make him well-suited for clients seeking seasoned guidance in socially responsible and ESG investing in Illinois. Working at Mariner Wealth Advisors, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals, which distinguishes him from advisors with smaller client bases or different fee structures.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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