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River Street Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$512,856,585

Clients

477

Advisors

10

of 12 employees

About

River Street Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a mix of individual clients (including high‑net‑worth individuals), state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing roughly $539 million in client assets through a team of ten advisors and serving about 477 client relationships. The firm offers model portfolios, implementation using individual securities, mutual funds and ETFs, and may engage third‑party managers and software in delivering those services.

The firm documents investment plans in written investment policy statements and uses a combination of quantitative techniques (optimization and computer‑based risk/return analysis), fundamental and technical analysis, and third‑party performance and reporting tools to construct and monitor portfolios on a quarterly basis. River Street discloses the use of derivative strategies — including options for hedging, covered‑call writing, and monetizing or hedging concentrated stock positions — and may apply these strategies within separately managed accounts where appropriate.

Distinctive aspects noted in the brochure include that River Street is principally owned by Old Second National Bank and discloses affiliated referral arrangements and recommendations of affiliate services, which the firm identifies as potential conflicts of interest. The firm operates from five offices and, unlike many peer teams, its materials and marketing include presentation of performance information (including hypothetical results) and use of endorsements, alongside third‑party performance reporting.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Fixed

$1,000 flat fee in advance for financial planning services if not bundled with portfolio management

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.80% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% annually $5,000,001+: 0.50% annually

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Minimum fee: Implied minimum annual fee of $2,500 based on the $250,000 account minimum

Main office

37 S. River Street

Aurora IL 60506

Advisors at this office

10

Most active in

Arizona · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Texas · Wisconsin

Also doing business as

Old Second Wealth Management · River Street Advisors, LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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David B

Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

David Bach is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has eight years of industry experience and has worked at River Street Advisors and Old Second National Bank since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as the Wealth Compliance & Internal Control Officer for the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors, employing a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, derivative strategies, and third-party tools to construct and monitor portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Steven M

CFA®, Series 66

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Steven Meves is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Old Second National Bank and River Street Advisors, LLC for the past ten years. Both firms are located in Aurora, IL. River Street Advisors, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in client assets through a team of ten advisors and employs quantitative techniques alongside fundamental and technical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Amy L

Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Amy Lynch is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and has worked concurrently at Old Second Bank since 2015, where she serves as an investment assistant for the Wealth Department. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, written investment policies, and diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and option strategies for suitable accounts.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Jacqueline R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Jacqueline Runnberg is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC and Old Second National Bank. She has been with River Street Advisors since 2015 and concurrently works within the wealth management department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm that serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process using written policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Richard G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Richard Gartelmann is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with River Street Advisors, LLC and Old Second National Bank, where he has worked since 2011. Gartelmann holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as Senior Vice President managing client relationships for trust accounts at Old Second Wealth Management. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process incorporating written policy statements, quantitative and fundamental analysis, and may use derivatives and option strategies as part of its portfolio management.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Travis B

Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Travis Buoy is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He also works as an investment research analyst for Old Second National Bank’s wealth management department. Prior to his advisory role, Buoy was employed at St. Charles Country Club for eight years. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutional, and charitable entities. The firm uses written investment policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis to manage diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and option strategies.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Christopher L

Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Christopher Laporta is a financial advisor with River Street Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Old Second National Bank, Midland Wealth Advisors, Midland Wealth Management, and ATG Trust Company. Laporta serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that includes written policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Michael C

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Michael Cava is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He is a vice president and senior portfolio manager in the wealth management department at Old Second National Bank and also serves as an advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC. Prior to this, he worked at Fifth Third Private Bank from 2014 to 2018. River Street Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as state and municipal agencies, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in client assets and employs a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies to construct and monitor portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Yamilet S

Series 66, Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Yamilet Suarez is a financial advisor at River Street Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at River Street Advisors since 2019, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Old Second Bank. Suarez also serves as an AVP Wealth Advisor in the Wealth Management Department at Old Second National Bank. River Street Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, municipalities, charities, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $539 million in assets through a team of ten advisors, using a combination of quantitative analysis, fundamental and technical research, and derivative strategies in portfolios.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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Bradley J

CFP®, CFA®, Series 65

Aurora, IL

River Street Advisors, LLC

Bradley Johnson is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with River Street Advisors, LLC and Old Second National Bank since 2010, serving as Vice President and Senior Trust Investment Officer in the Wealth Management Department. River Street Advisors, LLC is an independent asset management and financial planning firm that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutional and charitable entities. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis, model portfolios, and written investment policy statements to manage diversified portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Cash flow / budgeting
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