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Financial Advisors in DeKalb, IL: 2026 rankings

100 financial advisors ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in DeKalb: Old Second National Bank, RFA Score 72/100; 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: National Corporate Credit, 252 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #44.

Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

100 DeKalb financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 100 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in DeKalb at a glance

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 financial advisors in DeKalb at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Old Second National Bank724.6★ (58)Sycamore, 3 mi awaySatTop score
2Guardian Wealth Advisory Group705.0★ (107)Elgin, 23 mi away——
3FNBO704.1★ (43)DeKalbSat—
4FNBO693.8★ (40)DeKalbSat—
5Old Second National Bank684.7★ (92)Yorkville, 24 mi awaySat—
6BeanLab Accounting and Advisory675.0★ (55)Elgin, 25 mi away——
7Old Second National Bank674.9★ (36)Wasco, 18 mi awaySat—
8Old Second National Bank674.6★ (67)Plano, 21 mi awaySat—
9Livingston Taxes674.8★ (57)Elgin, 23 mi away——
10FNBO673.9★ (29)Sycamore, 5 mi awaySat—

All 100 financial advisors in DeKalb, in rank order

Ordered by RFA Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; registration and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in DeKalb

    #1 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Sycamore, 3 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1810 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  3. #3 FNBO

    Based in DeKalb

    70/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Greenwood Acres Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
    View profile for FNBO(815) 754-5125

  4. #4 FNBO

    Based in DeKalb

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    141 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
    View profile for FNBO(815) 754-5004

  5. #5 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Yorkville, 24 mi away

    68/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.7★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    26 W Countryside Pkwy, Yorkville, IL 60560
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  7. #7 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Wasco, 18 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    40W422 IL-64, Wasco, IL 60183
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  8. #8 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Plano, 21 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7050 Burroughs Ave, Plano, IL 60545
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  10. #10 FNBO

    Based in Sycamore, 5 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    511 W State St, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for FNBO(815) 991-9820

  14. #14 Monotelo Advisors Inc

    Based in Elgin, 24 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2250 Point Blvd #210, Elgin, IL 60123
    View profile for Monotelo Advisors Inc(847) 923-9015

  19. #19 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Elgin, 21 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3290 US-20 Nesler, Elgin, IL 60124
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  20. #20 Old Second National Bank

    Based in North Aurora, 23 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    200 John St, North Aurora, IL 60542
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  22. #22 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Aurora, 23 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2000 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  23. #23 Kisher Capital

    Based in DeKalb

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 E Hillcrest Dr #6, DeKalb, IL 60115
    View profile for Kisher Capital(630) 233-9640

  24. #24 Donna Tonovitz - COUNTRY Financial Representative

    Based in Saint Charles, 24 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–2:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1750 E Main St Ste 90, St. Charles, IL 60174
    View profile for Donna Tonovitz - COUNTRY Financial Representative(630) 549-7694

  25. #25 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Heather J Hilleshiem, CRPC™

    Based in Sycamore, 3 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–6 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1680 Mediterranean Dr Ste 105, Sycamore, IL 60178
    View profile for Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Heather J Hilleshiem, CRPC™(815) 895-3672

Financial advisors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RFA Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 100 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial advisors in DeKalb, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Old Second National Bank654.3★ (52)22 mi
27Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David C Marshall, AAMS®655.0★ (23)22 mi
28FNBO654.6★ (36)23 mi
29Mutual of Omaha Mortgage655.0★ (21)23 mi
30Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Ryan D Genz, AAMS®645.0★ (3)4 mi
31Old Second National Bank644.8★ (19)22 mi
32Planetree Wealth Advisors of Raymond James645.0★ (3)4 mi
33Old Second National Bank644.3★ (32)22 mi
34Chris Patterson - COUNTRY Financial Representative645.0★ (6)12 mi
35Sierens Financial Group, Inc.645.0★ (17)24 mi
36ATeam Financial Services634.9★ (18)25 mi
37Tyler Nelson - COUNTRY Financial Representative634.8★ (17)23 mi
38Phil Almeraz - COUNTRY Financial Representative635.0★ (14)23 mi
39FNBO634.5★ (21)24 mi
40Kevin Laurie - COUNTRY Financial Representative635.0★ (11)22 mi
41First State Bank634.5★ (15)22 mi
42Blue Haven Capital634.7★ (14)23 mi
43Calin Marchis - COUNTRY Financial Representative635.0★ (5)15 mi
44National Corporate Credit634.9★ (252)23 mi
45Lenity Financial, Inc.625.0★ (10)23 mi
46InsuranceDIRECT624.2★ (17)23 mi
47Hector Salmeron: Primerica - Financial Services625.0★ (10)23 mi
48Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Scott R Green, CFP®625.0★ (8)21 mi
49Associated Bank623.9★ (22)23 mi
50Lucas Fawkes - COUNTRY Financial Representative624.9★ (10)23 mi

Also serving DeKalb

20 more financial advisors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked financial advisors serving DeKalb
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A1 SolutionsIn DeKalb
Ameriprise FinancialIn DeKalb
Brian Wynn - ThriventIn DeKalb
Capital World Advisors Inc5.0★ (1)In DeKalb
Dean Miller - COUNTRY Financial Agent5.0★ (1)In DeKalb
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brad Brown, CFP®|AAMS®|CRPC™5.0★ (2)21 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brian L OlsonIn DeKalb
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Daniel J Murphy5.0★ (2)14 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Forrest White5.0★ (2)19 mi
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark J Cronshaw, AAMS®In DeKalb
Fifth Third Securities - R. Scott Pozen2.0★ (1)In DeKalb
Jason Hulst, Inc.In DeKalb
New BeginningsIn DeKalb
Northwestern MutualIn DeKalb
NR Group Tax Services Inc.5.0★ (1)In DeKalb
Shawn Blobaum - ThriventIn DeKalb
Sherri Schramer - COUNTRY Financial Representative5.0★ (2)In DeKalb
Thrivent FinancialIn DeKalb
Walsh & AssociatesIn DeKalb
Wendy Menard - Raymond JamesIn DeKalb

How we ranked DeKalb financial advisors

We scored 100 DeKalb financial advisors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A firm is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn DeKalb data
Reputation30%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results)Measured
Registration20%Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Specialty focus15%How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a financial advisor

  1. Confirm the financial advisor and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
  2. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
  3. Ask how they are paid: a percentage of assets, flat or hourly fees, a retainer, commissions, or a mix. Each creates different conflicts of interest.
  4. Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
  5. Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
  6. Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
  7. Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask a financial advisor

  • Are you a fiduciary for all of the advice you give me, and will you put that in writing?
  • How are you paid, in total dollars per year for an account like mine? Do you earn commissions or other payments from product providers?
  • Which registrations and designations do you hold, and where can I verify them?
  • Who will hold my assets, and how will I see statements directly from that custodian?
  • What services are included in your fee, and what would cost extra with you as my financial advisor?
  • Do you have a minimum account size or minimum fee?
  • Have you or your firm had any complaints or disciplinary actions? Where would I see them?
  • How often will we meet, and who will I work with day to day?
  • What happens to my plan or accounts if you retire or leave the firm?

Terms explained

Fiduciary
Someone legally required to act in a client’s interest. In the US, registered investment advisers owe their clients a fiduciary duty of care and loyalty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A firm registered with the SEC or a state securities regulator to give investment advice for pay. Most firms managing $100 million or more register with the SEC; smaller firms usually register with their state.
Investment adviser representative (IAR)
A person who gives advice on behalf of a registered investment adviser, usually registered with the states where they work.
Broker-dealer
A firm that buys and sells securities for customers. US broker-dealers are members of FINRA; their registered representatives typically earn commissions.
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
The SEC rule, in force since June 30, 2020, requiring broker-dealers to act in a retail customer’s best interest when recommending a security or account type.
Form ADV
The registration form every investment adviser files. Part 1 holds facts about the firm; Part 2A, the brochure, describes services, fees, conflicts of interest and disciplinary history in plain English.
Form CRS
A short relationship summary that advisers and broker-dealers give retail investors, covering services, fees, conflicts, standard of conduct and disciplinary history.
CRD number
The Central Registration Depository number FINRA and the SEC assign to each firm and registered person; use it to look them up on Investor.gov or BrokerCheck.
Assets under management (AUM) fee
A yearly fee set as a percentage of the money an advisor manages for you. Advisor surveys have put the median around 1% on accounts up to $1 million, lower on larger accounts.
Fee-only
An advisor paid only by clients, with no commissions or other payments from product providers.
Fee-based
An advisor who charges client fees and may also earn commissions on some products. It is not the same as fee-only.
CFP® professional
A person certified by the CFP Board after meeting education, exam, experience and ethics requirements. The CFP Board requires them to act as a fiduciary when giving financial advice.

Financial advisors in DeKalb: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in DeKalb?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in DeKalb, IL is Old Second National Bank with an RFA Score of 72/100. It has 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Guardian Wealth Advisory Group (#2) and FNBO (#3) follow. We ranked 100 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in DeKalb?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 100 financial advisors serving DeKalb, IL. 3 of them are based in DeKalb; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which financial advisors in DeKalb work on weekends?

40 of 100 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Old Second National Bank (#1), FNBO (#3) and FNBO (#4). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do DeKalb financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 100 rated financial advisors in DeKalb is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. National Corporate Credit has the most, 252 reviews, and ranks #44. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank financial advisors?

Each financial advisor gets a 0–100 RFA Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (30%), specialty focus (15%), review volume (10%) and claimed profile (10%). A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only firms with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do financial advisors outside DeKalb count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the DeKalb city center, our service radius for financial advisors. Each listing shows where the firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the RFA Score, so a nearby firm gets a small edge.

Can financial advisors pay to rank higher on RankedFinancialAdvisors?

No. The RFA Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a financial advisor do?

Financial advisors help clients plan and manage their money, from budgeting and saving to investing, retirement and estate questions. In the US they work as registered investment adviser representatives, as broker-dealer representatives, or both.

How are financial advisors in DeKalb ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers financial advice and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a financial advisor’s registration and record?

Search the person and the firm on Investor.gov (the SEC’s adviser search) and on FINRA BrokerCheck. A firm’s Form ADV and any disciplinary history are public there.

Is every financial advisor in DeKalb a fiduciary?

Not necessarily. Investment adviser representatives owe a fiduciary duty on advisory accounts; broker-dealer representatives follow Regulation Best Interest when they recommend a security. Ask which applies to your account and read the firm’s Form CRS.

How much do financial advisors charge?

Fees depend on the firm and the service: a percentage of assets managed each year, a flat or hourly planning fee, a retainer, or commissions. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure or, in Canada, its relationship disclosure.

Update log for DeKalb

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 100 financial advisors serving DeKalb.

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