Financial Advisors in Spring Grove, Illinois (Mchenry County)

Janice Hennessy, CFP, CPA
For over 20 years, ShankerValleau has been providing impartial, objective advice to help individuals and families achieve their personal and professional financial goals.
We have a very experienced and highly educated team of professionals. In addition to being Certified Financial Planners, all are either Certified Public Accountants or have advanced education degrees.
We work closely with our clients to understand their long-term goals which may include building their wealth, creating a retirement income strategy, or navigating a life transition.
We manage our clients' portfolios by designing globally diverse portfolios with a strong sensitivity to minimizing taxes and costs whenever possible.
Currently we have over 200 wealth client relationships, manage over 500 investment portfolios and prepare over 400 tax returns each year.
We believe that building trust and continuity is important in our financial planning relationships which is why we do not provide financial planning services on an hourly basis. Our asset management minimum is $1 million and our annual asset management fee starts at 1% on the first $2 million and decreases as assets increase.... See More

Danielle Schultz, CDFA, CFP
Haven Financial Solutions is a fee-only financial planning firm. That means our only product is service to you. “Fee-only” means we receive no commissions or referral fees, so we have no interest in selling you any financial products. You can trust us to offer you professional financial advice tailored to your own unique needs and goals. We can work with you on a comprehensive investment portfolio design and management, or on an hourly, as-needed basis,
Contact us today for more information on our services and to schedule an initial consultation..




... See More

Thomas Zimmerman, CFP
At ZWM, we serve high-net worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and asset management services (wealth management). We are a fee-only firm, acting as a fiduciary for our clients. We receive no commissions, nor any payments from anyone other than our clients. ZWM provides objective advice, and we have achieved competitive returns, while usually providing lower-than-market volatility. Another one of our primary goals is to deliver the best in personalized service. Prior to opening ZWM, Tom Zimmerman advised the same clients while a partner at another firm. Most of Tom's clients have been with him for over 10 years, and many for over 20 years. Please visit our website, www.ZimmermanWealth.com for more information. Feel free to contact us to learn more about our firm, and to obtain references. We look forward to the opportunity to learn about your situation, and to see if ZWM would be a good fit for you.... See More

Mark Smith, CFP
Smith Financial Advisors specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and comprehensive financial planning. Fees are based on an hourly rate or based on assets under management. Smith Financial also provides corporate finance advisory services for small businesses.... See More

Kara Beth Vance, CFP
Timothy Financial Counsel, Inc. is unique among fee-only financial planners who provide hourly advice. Established over a decade ago by an experienced fee-only wealth advisor, our firm uses a team approach, allowing our clients to tap into a deep well of knowledge and expertise. We focus exclusively on planning and hourly counsel that is customized to each client's unique situation. We do not manage assets but do provide tailored advice so that clients can partner with us but still continue to have ultimate control. Timothy Financial has no income or net worth requirements and our clients come from a variety of backgrounds: new graduates to retirees, small business owners to corporate executives, young parents to grandparents. Our clients value the objectivity that our hourly-only model provides. They also appreciate that Timothy Financial receives no product-based commissions, asset management fees or any hidden fees. We invite you to explore our website or call us to learn more.
www.TimothyFinancial.com... See More

Sebold Capital Management is an independent fee-only wealth management firm that provides personal financial planning and investment management to high net worth individuals, families and their related entities, trusts and estates, and family businesses. Sebold Capital Management works with clients to define financial objectives and to develop strategies for reaching those objectives, some of which may include: identification of financial problems, cash flow and budget management, tax planning, risk exposure review, investment management, education funding, retirement planning, estate planning, charitable goals, special needs planning, family business succession issues, fringe benefits, and/or other issues specific to the client.... See More

Sophie Kaluziak, CFP, CPA
Vista Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals and couples. Vista's clients range from those just starting their careers to retirees.
Vista integrates into the planning process the six areas that are crucial for achieving personal financial success, i.e. budgeting/cash flow, investment management, retirement planning, tax management (planning and preparation), estate planning, and risk management (insurance).
Vista believes financial planning is a process and works with clients on an ongoing basis to help them achieve their goals.
... See More

I have helped thousands of people successfully complete the rigorous CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm) examination.

I offer private exam tutoring services by phone and in person. Patiently, I will help you simplify complex concepts and improve both your technical knowledge and test taking ability.... See More

Joseph Alotta, BS, CFP, CFS, MA, MBA
Joseph Alotta has been a financial counselor and investment manager for over 30 years with clients from all walks of life. He has held executive positions at several large institutional banks: JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs. He hold a BS in Economics and an MBA in Finance from New York University, and a diploma in Financial Planning from DePaul University. He is also a Certified Finacial Planner, a Registered Investment Advisor and a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, the most respected professional organization.Mr. Alotta's background is in systems engineering and statistics. His primary focus is managing portfolios of utility and industrial stocks. He speaks on the topics of stock investing, financial planning, precious metal investing, computer security and privacy. He lives in Westmont and his office is in Oak Brook.... See More

Sean Sebold, BA, CFA, CFP, MBA
Sebold Capital Management, Inc. is a fee-only wealth management firm that creates maximum value for high net-worth clients. We commit to putting your needs first, providing unrivaled service guided by your priorities. We work to accomplish your goals by utilizing a holistic view of your assets and applying our deep expertise to deliver honest, straightforward advice that is refreshing to hear in this industry. Some of our clients have a clear vision for their future; others need help shaping one. With our wealth management process, Sebold Capital will help sharpen your focus, create tangible steps for moving forward, support you over the long term, give you the flexibility to recalibrate your course as life often requires, and help successful small and mid-size business owners transform their finances to make work optional.
Please visit us at seboldcapital.com.... See More

Jennifer Sanchez, BS, CFP, CPA
Integral Financial Planning LLC is a fee-only comprehensive financial planning firm, and our mission is to assist our clients in making their financial goals a reality. The name “Integral“ was chosen to reflect our financial planning philosophy. Integral is defined as all-encompassing, comprehensive and inclusive. The Integral Approach incorporates many different perspectives, styles and methodologies into a holistic plan. We review our clients’ entire financial situation, apply our extensive experience, and then construct a personalized plan. Our customized strategies include the areas of cash management, investments, retirement analysis, college planning, risk management, estate planning and other financial topics identified through the comprehensive review process.... See More

Jeffrey Dvorak, CFP
4D is an independent financial advisory and asset management firm at the leading edge of new thinking and innovative practice on personal financial planning. We are committed to creating customized financial solutions to meet our clients’ needs. Our goal is to become your trusted partner. We want you to feel better about life in general because you have set a course to achieve your financial goals. That, to us, is the core of personal financial success.... See More

Elizabeth Buffardi, CFP, CPA
@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);At Crescendo Financial Planners, Inc., we are comprehensive planners, which means we look at all the parts of your financial life, such as investments, budgets and savings, insurance, estate plans, retirement goals, etc. We take a big picture view of your financial life, while still paying attention to all the details.Crescendo is also a fee-only firm. This means that the fee you pay is the only way we are compensated. We do not take or receive any commissions. The advice we give you is based on what you need, and not on what we receive. We act as your financial translator when there are things that don’t make sense. We work as your financial Maestro to make sure all the parts of your financial life are working together. We want you to achieve your goals. We are here to help you reach them.Visit our website at www.crescendofinancialplanners.com @import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);@import url(http://www.napfa.org/CuteEditor_Files/Style/SyntaxHighlighter.css);... See More

Christopher Long, CFP, MBA
Long Financial Planning offers Comprehensive Financial Planning services for individuals and 401k advisory services for Small Businesses.
Our full planning process is very thorough. The initial plan takes place over a series of 4 meetings and covers everything from goal setting, investment recommendations, 'what if' scenario development for major decisions, to estate planning. Clients who complete the full plan have the opportunity to become retainer clients who receive ongoing planning assistance and investment management.
We also offer a one-time 3-hour planning session for clients whose situation is less complicated and want to implement any recommendations themselves.
Use the quiz on our website to see which service is the best fit for your needs.
We also serve as advisors to small business on their 401k plans. We assist them with developing an investment policy statement, provide investment recommendation options to the plan and monitor them, as well as provide employee education. Since we do not sell products, we can provide our clients with advice that is in the client's best interest and not tainted by product sales. Using our approach our clients have been able to substantially reduce the costs of their 401k plans.
See how your company's 401k plan stacks up using the evaluation tool on our website.
Christopher Long is a Certified Financial Planner(r). His education background includes a BA in Economics from Yale, and a MBA from Stanford.... See More

Brian Thompson, CFP, JD
I started Brian Thompson Financial with a simple goal: to educate and empower a new generation to align their life with their money. Now's the time. I'm here to help.
Young adulthood is a complex time, especially in this era of marriage equality, the Affordable Care Act, convoluted tax laws and widespread student debt. You'll have a tangle of conflicting obligations but also a lot of opportunity for richness, joy and choice in the future.
Now more than ever, Generation X and Y LGBTQ couples, families and professionals need someone they can trust on their side. That's where I come in.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and tax attorney, I have the experience and expertise to help you help navigate the complexity of your personal, professional and financial lives. My role is to be your objective, supportive voice that helps bring to your attention new opportunities, avoid missteps, and offer advice based on what matters most to you.
Whether you're preparing for marriage or home ownership, ready to start a family or change careers, chiseling down debt or just want a better handle on your budget, together, we'll tackle your questions to help you thrive now and in the future by making good decisions today.
... See More