Large-firm, divorce financial planning financial advisors in Urbana, 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.
Divorce often brings complex financial changes, like dividing assets and planning for new expenses. Without focused guidance, you might overlook long-term impacts on your retirement or tax situation.
- Asset division insight. Look for advisors who understand how to fairly split investments, retirement accounts, and property to protect your future financial health.
- Retirement planning focus. Divorce can alter your retirement timeline; ask how they adjust strategies to keep your goals on track.
- Tax implications awareness. Even without state tax on retirement income, property taxes and other costs can shift; confirm they consider these in your plan.
- Coordination with legal teams. Effective advisors work alongside your attorney to align financial and legal decisions, avoiding costly missteps.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas M
Series 63
Champaign, IL
Wells Fargo Advisors
Thomas Manolakes offers expertise in divorce financial planning with 39 years of experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, a large firm known for comprehensive financial planning and proprietary research tools. His background as a founder and focus on high-net-worth clients differentiate him by combining seasoned insight with tailored strategies for complex asset division and retirement adjustments.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $514,335
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James C
Series 63, Series 65
Champaign, IL
Mass Mutual Investors Services
James Chesser II offers expertise in divorce financial planning with 38 years of experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, a large firm known for its collaborative, goal-oriented approach. His background as a founder and attorney, combined with specialties in estate planning and wealth transfer, provides comprehensive support for complex financial changes during divorce, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Urbana area.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $249,379
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Mark T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Champaign, IL
Edward Jones
Mark Thies specializes in divorce financial planning and general retirement planning, bringing 26 years of experience as a CFP® at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management. Located in nearby Champaign, IL, he offers a comprehensive approach including estate planning guidance and tailored retirement plans for business owners, with a program fee up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other advisors in Urbana.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $246,728
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