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Finding the Top Financial Advisor in Rockford, Illinois
Last Updated - 16-Mar-2023

Rockford has 3 WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors for you to choose from and 54 non-vetted advisors in your local area. These financial advisors in Rockford, Illinois have an average of 21 years of experience.

NOTE: The list of financial advisors in Rockford, Illinois mentioned below do not include all the advisors in our network due to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may be available when you use our free match service to compare financial advisors near you in Rockford, Illinois.

Qualified Financial Advisors in Rockford, Illinois
Financial Advisor Experience AUM Minimum Assets Fee Structure
Anchor Wealth Management
ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGMENT
4949 Harrison Ave,
Ste 110,
Rockford, IL 61063
Not Disclosed $400,000,000 $0 Fee-Based
Michael Stewart
RFC®, CFP®
CRYSTAL LAKE TAX & FINANCIAL INC
451 Coventry Lane,
Suite 102,
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
21 Not Specified Not Specified Fee-Based
Allworth Financial
AIF®, BFA", CDFA", RFC®
ALLWORTH FINANCIAL
2610 Lake Cook Road Suite 250,
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Not Disclosed $10,000,000,000 Not Specified Fee-Based

Information on Qualified Financial Advisors in Rockford

Qualifications Firm CRD# 39543
Series 7, 24, 66

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 4949 Harrison Ave,
Ste 110,
Rockford,
IL
61063
Phone Number 815-201-5011

About Anchor Wealth Managment

As with any long journey, we begin wealth management planning with the end in mind. By understanding where you want to be when the journey ends, we are better able to chart the course as your financial advisors. And while we can never predict all of the bumps and diversions, we can better prepare for them.

Advisory Services Provided:

Financial Planning, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, 401K Rollovers, Wealth Management, Money Management, Risk Management, Education Funding and Planning, Financial Advice & Consulting, Financial Planning for Individuals, Financial Planning for Businesses, Investment Advice & Management, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts, Insurance Products & Annuities


Qualifications CRD# 4243807
Firm CRD# 173272
Series 65

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based, Flat Fee, Based on Assets


Office Location 451 Coventry Lane,
Suite 102,
Crystal Lake,
IL
60014
Phone Number 815-526-3092

Michael Stewart has been in suburban Chicago for most of his 51 years. He has been in the financial planning industry for over 21 years. His past experience includes 8 years in the Private Client Group and Investment Management divisions of two of Chicago's largest banks, overseeing deposits in excess of $200,000,000 in McHenry County. In 2008, Michael founded his own firm to independently serve the tax planning and conservative financial planning needs of his clients in or nearing retirement. Michael strives on educate his clients on how to invest profitably and avoid loss by providing conservative options. He is dedicated to helping his clients reap the rewards of a well planned retirement. In addition, Michael is a well established author, speaker and consultant on economic matters. He lives in McHenry with his wife of 21 years and their 3 children.

About Crystal Lake Tax & Financial Inc

At Crystal Lake Tax & Financial, we specialize in teaching clients how the world of income- generating investments and strategies can be used to help those in and nearing retirement to conservatively achieve their long-term financial goals and avoid common retirement planning mistakes. Protecting your principal from market losses and generating income and dividends will grow your money organically, or as we like to say "the old fashioned way." We rely on real world proven strategies rather than just hope like so many other brokers. Our number one mission is client education. We want to work with you to ensure that you make informed, educated decisions that will best suit your current needs and enable you to achieve your long term goals. We believe piece of mind comes from understanding your options and from working with your advisor to choose the options that work best for you and your family. Services offered; Financial Planning, Retirement Income Planning, Estate Planning, Income Tax Preparation and Investment Management.


Qualifications Firm CRD# 111167

Compensation/Fee Fee-Based


Office Location 2610 Lake Cook Road Suite 250,
Riverwoods,
IL
60015
Phone Number 888-242-6766

About Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial has been providing transparent, straightforward, and honest financial advice to individuals and families for more than 26 years. They are a fiduciary, fee-based firm that focuses on helping people achieve financial confidence. The advisors at Allworth are not salespeople, so their sole interest is providing the recommendations and advice people need to hear. During your free consultation, the advisor will listen to your goals, answer your questions, and lay out a series of next steps for success.

Advisory Services Provided:

Retirement Planning, Tax Advice and Services, Estate Planning & Trusts


Top Financial Advisor Firms in Rockford, Illinois (Ranked by AUM)

Firm Name AUM No. of Clients Fee Structure
SAVANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
190 Buckley Drive,
Rockford, IL 61107
$11,854,216,611 8116 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees
BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
8437 Northern Ave,
Rockford, IL 61107
$550,506,678 2072 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees
FOCUS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
6870 Rote Road , Suite 101,
Rockford, IL 61107-2690
$130,055,949 430 A percentage of AUM
Hourly charges
Fixed fees

    List of Additional Advisors in Rockford, Illinois*

    * Additional advisors listing is provided in partnership with Yext

    Financial Advisor Office Location Phone Number
    Amy Harris
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    7160 Argus Dr, Ste 102, Rockford, IL  61107 815-399-3311
    Amy Hatch
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    6870 Rote Rd, Ste 102, Rockford, IL  61107 815-708-6112
    Brian Lindsay
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    2126 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL  61107 815-639-4135
    Allan Larson
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    6067 Strathmoor Dr, Rockford, IL  61107 815-399-7500
    Aspire Financial Group
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    7160 Argus Dr, Ste 102, Rockford, IL  61107 815-399-3311
    Brian K Aarvig
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    2126 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL  61107 815-639-4132
    Jacob Fitzgerald
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    6845 Weaver Rd, Ste 300, Rockford, IL  61114 815-316-6460
    Lori Helland
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    6870 Rote Rd, Ste 102, Rockford, IL  61107 815-708-6112
    Robin A Fiorentino
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    6067 Strathmoor Dr, Rockford, IL  61107 815-399-7500
    Kevin Heideman
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    363 Financial Ct, Ste 200, Rockford, IL  61107 815-977-5999
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