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Best financial advisors in Chicago, IL

Verified Chicago financial advisors for wealth management, retirement planning, estate and tax strategy - serving Lincoln Park, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and beyond.

Rankings updated September 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

How to pick a financial advisor in Chicago

Ask one question first: are you a fiduciary, and how are you paid? Fee-only fiduciaries answer in one sentence. Anyone who dances around commissions is telling you the answer anyway.

Searching for financial advisors near me in Chicago? Everyone ranked below serves Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Lincoln Park, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

The full Chicago ranking

Top Independent
DeRose Financial Planning Group
★★★★★ 5 · 75 Google reviews · Independent · Locally Owned
Same ranking, same score -- this is the highest-ranked independent, shown as a separate lens on the list below, not a different order.
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McAdam Financial
★★★★★ 5 · 82 Google reviews · 111 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1700
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2
DeRose Financial Planning Group Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 75 Google reviews · 8755 W Higgins Rd Ste 200
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3
Serenity Wealth Management Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 44 Google reviews · 333 S Wabash Ave Unit 2700
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4
Stenger Family Office | Chicago Financial Advisor
★★★★★ 5 · 44 Google reviews · 150 N Riverside Plaza #1950
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5
Everett Wealth Solutions Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 41 Google reviews · 407 Marengo Ave
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7
SC Wealth Advisors Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 33 Google reviews · 2 Mid America Plaza Ste 725
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8
Smart Wealth Strategies, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 23 Google reviews · 125 S Wacker Dr Ste 300
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9
Armor Wealth Group Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 18 Google reviews · 7101 N Cicero Ave #108
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10
Peak Wealth Planning Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★★ 5 · 15 Google reviews · 4311 N Ravenswood Ave Ste 217
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Goldstone Financial Group Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 142 Google reviews · 18W140 Butterfield Rd 16th Floor
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12
Vertis Wealth Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.9 · 24 Google reviews · 875 N Michigan Ave #3940
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CTS Financial Group Independent · Locally Owned
★★★★½ 4.8 · 25 Google reviews · 737 N Michigan Ave #2120
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Financial Advisors in Chicago: common questions

Who are the best financial advisors in Chicago?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of September 2026, the top rated financial advisors in Chicago are McAdam Financial, DeRose Financial Planning Group, Serenity Wealth Management. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

How do I find financial advisors near me in Chicago?

Every company ranked on this page serves Chicago and the surrounding area, including Lincoln Park, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest financial advisor is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

How do I choose a financial advisor in Chicago?

Ask one question first: are you a fiduciary, and how are you paid? Fee-only fiduciaries answer in one sentence. Anyone who dances around commissions is telling you the answer anyway.

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