Financial Advisors in Rockford, Illinois (Winnebago County)

Therese Martin, BS, CFP, CLU

Sue Stevens, CFA, CFP, CPA/PFS, MBA, MS
Stevens Wealth Management is an independent fee-only asset management and strategic planning firm located on Chicago’s North Shore in Deerfield, IL. Our mission is to proactively act in our client’s best interest as a fiduciary. Our goal is to help clients attain peace of mind through a process of visionary, comprehensive investment management and retirement strategies. At Stevens Wealth Management we believe a successful advisory relationship is a partnership where all parties bring honesty, integrity and intelligence to the table.... See More

Andrew Feldman, CFP

A J Feldman Financial, LLC is an independent, comprehensive, fee-only investment advisory firm. We work with each client to understand their specific situation and circumstances to create customized, transparent and easy to understand financial plans. Our goal is to give each client peace of mind to help build and maintain future wealth.

At A J Feldman Financial LLC, we identify the best products for each client's needs. We never take a brokerage commission on any products. As a registered investment advisor we adhere to the fiduciary standard. A fiduciary standard means that we put your interests first.
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Laurence Kuhl, BBA, CPA/PFS, MBA
Comprehensive Fee Only Financial Planning. Fees may be paid by quartely retainer, fixed amounts for specific projects, or hourly.Offer the experienced services of a CPA since 1972, a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) since 1996, and a NAPFA Registered Financial Advisor since 1997. A PFS is financial planner who is first a CPA.Only about 1% of CPAs are also Personal Financial Specialists (PFS).Tax Returns and Tax Planning.Retirement Planning and Distribution Planning.Investment Planning.Estate Planning.College Funding Planning.Insurance Planning.... See More

Personalized Small Business Management Consulting
Are you growing your business? Whether you're expanding into the vacant lot next door or opening an office in another state, Robert B. Fisher is an invaluable resource, personalizing his service to your particular situation.Mr. Fisher offers consulting services for growing businesses who need help with…

•Financing sources
•Tax questions
•Accounting systems
•Financial reporting
•Coordinating computer systems
•Employee benefits plans... 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

Elizabeth Buffardi, CFP, CPA
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Jeffrey Smith, CFA, CFP, MBA
North Shore Investment Consulting, based in Wilmette, Illinois, is a fee-only financial planning practice that specializes in exemplary, low-cost portfolio management. The following is a brief overview of our firm: Our diverse client base includes individuals, families, professionals and retirees.We have unparalleled experience, credentials and understanding of global markets and the ability to structure portfolios that best support our clients unique objectives.We appreciate the need for, and highly value, proactive communication with clients, especially when market conditions become unstable.It is key that we meet/speak with our clients several times per year to discuss markets as well as understand changes in personal circumstances that may impact how assets are best managed.Our low-cost approach to planning is amongst the most competitive in the industry. Never will a client incur a sales load or other type of charge. We adhere to a fixed percentage of assets under management fee schedule. No hidden fees, simple to understand.We provide clients with access to no-load mutual funds offered by Dimensional Fund Advisors, a top-tier manager. These highly-rated funds are not available to the general investing public.Clients are relieved of the responsibilities associated with managing portfolios, and instead, are free to focus on other important aspects of their lives, such as families and other personal pursuits.Founded in 2001 by a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of private and institutional portfolio management experience. Our clients work with an actual portfolio manager, not a salesperson or broker.Please... See More

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

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.
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