Seasoned financial advisors in Lincoln, IL

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 a seasoned financial advisor when your financial situation is complex or you've experienced significant life changes like retirement or inheritance. Without deep experience, advisors can overlook long-term risks or fail to integrate all parts of your financial picture.

  • Comprehensive risk management. Look for advisors who assess how market shifts, inflation, and personal changes affect your entire portfolio over decades.
  • Integrated retirement planning. Confirm they consider Illinois's tax rules, especially that retirement income isn't taxed, while property taxes can be high.
  • Legacy and estate insight. Ask how they help structure your estate to align with your goals and minimize unnecessary costs.
  • Experience with diverse client needs. Seasoned advisors often have a track record managing complex situations across different life stages and wealth levels.

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Jed O

Series 66

Minier, IL

Cetera

Jed Otto is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He is CEO and President of Orchard Financial Group Inc., where he oversees policy, staff management, and client advisory processes. Otto has worked at Cetera since 2013 and at Orchard Financial Group since 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Bradley N

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lincoln, IL

LPL Financial

Bradley Neal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lincoln, IL, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including 29 years at LPL Financial and over four decades running his own practice, Bradley Neal & Associates. Neal also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Melodee C

Series 66

Lincoln, IL

Edward Jones

Melodee Campbell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Midwestern Securities Trading Co. LLC and WFG Investments, Inc. She has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Andrew F

Series 65

Lincoln, IL

Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C.

Andrew Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Pacesetter Financial Group, L.L.C. in Lincoln, Illinois, holding a Series 65 license and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently at J.M. Abbott & Associates, Ltd., a certified public accounting firm, where he is a certified public accountant assisting with tax returns, financial statements, tax planning, and business consulting. Both firms share common ownership and complementary services. Pacesetter Financial Group advises individuals, trusts, business and tax-exempt entities, and sponsors of company-sponsored 401(k) plans, managing approximately $145 million across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios mainly using asset-class mutual funds and provides personalized portfolio management as well as 401(k) plan design, oversight, and participant support.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kathryn S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Lincoln, IL

Private Advisor Group, LLC

Kathryn Schneider is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2021. She has previously worked at LPL Financial and Level Four Advisory Services, with a background that includes health insurance agency work and personal support services outside the investment field. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party asset management programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Houston, TX

LPL Financial

David Cade is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Next Financial Group, Inc. for 20 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research and model portfolios to support diversified investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Linda P

Series 63

Mt. Laurel, NJ

BC Advisors, LLC

Linda Postorivo is a financial advisor at BC Advisors, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with MAFG RIA Services, Inc. since 1994 and with Mid-Atlantic Companies since 1981. BC Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, family trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary investment recommendations grounded in fundamental analysis alongside technical and cyclical reviews, employing a variety of strategies including long-term, short-term, trading, options, and alternatives.

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