CFP®-certified, ESG / Sustainable investing 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.
If you want your investments to reflect your values, such as environmental care or social responsibility, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these goals with financial returns. A common mistake is choosing an advisor who treats ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors as an afterthought rather than integrating them into your overall plan. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them align your sustainable investing goals with your broader financial picture.
- ESG integration approach. Ask how they incorporate ESG criteria into investment selection and portfolio management.
- Impact measurement. Confirm whether they track and report the social or environmental outcomes of your investments.
- Risk and return balance. Ensure they explain how sustainable choices affect your portfolio’s risk and potential growth.
- Local market knowledge. Since Urbana has no tax on retirement income but high property taxes, check how they consider these factors in your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy L
CFP®
Savoy, IL
Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC
Timothy Lee offers expertise in ESG and sustainable investing combined with general retirement planning, making him well-suited for clients in Urbana, IL seeking to align investments with their values. His firm, Bluestem Financial Advisors, emphasizes low-cost, passive index funds and ETFs, and provides integrated tax and advisory services with a flat-fee retainer model, differentiating him from others by combining sustainable strategies with comprehensive financial and tax planning.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,936,211
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Benjamin F
CFP®, Series 63
Urbana, IL
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Benjamin Franklin's extensive 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate ESG and sustainable investing principles effectively within financial plans in Urbana, IL. His firm, Creative Financial Designs, offers diverse strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing and manages portfolios with both passive ETFs and tactical approaches, catering to individual and charitable clients with flexible fee structures starting at 0.50% annually.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Nicole K
CFP®, Series 66
Monticello, IL
Edward Jones
Nicole Kingery's CFP® certification and seven years of experience equip her to integrate ESG criteria effectively into sustainable investing strategies, aligning with your values and financial goals. Based in Monticello, IL, she works with Edward Jones, a large firm offering diverse advisory strategies and a wrap fee program up to 1.35% annually, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive wealth management beyond Urbana.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $246,728
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