Flat-fee, roth conversion strategy financial advisors in Schaumburg, 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.
If you’re considering a Roth conversion, it’s often because you expect your tax rate to rise in the future or want to avoid taxes on retirement income. A common mistake is treating the conversion as a simple tax swap without considering long-term tax impacts and timing.
- Flat-fee pricing. Understand how a fixed fee affects the scope of advice and whether it covers ongoing tax planning related to your conversion.
- Tax environment awareness. Since Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income, ask how this influences the conversion strategy compared to states with income tax.
- Conversion sequencing. Check how they plan the order and timing of conversions to manage your tax brackets over multiple years.
- Coordination with tax professionals. Confirm how they collaborate with your CPA to align Roth conversions with your overall tax filings and payments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian R
CFA®
Highland Park, IL
Checkpoint Financial Planning
Brian Rhoads offers flat-fee financial review services that include Roth conversion strategies, emphasizing tax-conscious planning suitable for clients in Illinois where retirement income isn't taxed. His firm provides project-based, fee-only advice with a focus on retirement and business planning, differentiating from others by delivering detailed written reports after video consultations and not managing assets, which may appeal to clients seeking independent, risk-aware guidance.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $0
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Samuel M
Series 65
Chicago, IL
Stride Investments, LLC
Samuel McElroy specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, offering flat-fee strategic tax consultations that can be waived with asset management engagement. Based in nearby Chicago, he brings 13 years of experience and serves clients including founders and executives approaching retirement, differentiating himself with a focus on purpose-based investing and coordination of estate planning services.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $376,175
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Melissa O
VerifiedSeries 66
Northbrook, IL
Strategic Advisors of Illinois
Melissa Osuch specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, offering flat-fee financial planning packages with tiered ongoing fees. Based in Northbrook, IL, she brings 20 years of experience and integrates tax preparation services, which can enhance coordination with CPAs. Her firm focuses on pre- and post-retirement planning with discretionary asset management and customized portfolios, distinguishing her from others by combining investment and tax expertise.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $550,974
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Andrew E
Series 65, Series 63
Oak Brook, IL
Sequent Planning, Llc
Andrew Egan specializes in Roth conversion strategy and retirement income planning, offering flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $500 to $5,000. Based in Oak Brook, IL, he brings 11 years of experience and works with Sequent Planning, LLC, an SEC-registered firm managing $394.7 million in assets and serving over 5,100 clients, which uses ETF-based strategic models for asset management.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $98,000
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