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Financial Advisors in Niles, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Niles: American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc., RFA Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 2,767 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM.

  2. 11

    Most-reviewed: Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM), 494 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 831 ranked after American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc.; ranked #11.

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

831 Niles financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 211 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 831 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Niles 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 Niles at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc.775.0★ (2,767)Chicago, 12 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2KTax and Accounting725.0★ (235)Wood Dale, 11 mi away——
3Zhou Agency724.9★ (330)Chicago, 13 mi away——
4Wilsave Financial725.0★ (96)Des Plaines, 3 mi away——
5DeRose Financial Planning Group715.0★ (77)Chicago, 3 mi away——
6TreeLife Financial Solution Corp714.8★ (476)Chicago, 16 mi awaySat—
7NRACPA LLC715.0★ (326)Hoffman Estates, 18 mi away——
8C&R Mortgage Corporation714.9★ (62)NilesSat—
9Mutual of Omaha Mortgage714.9★ (314)Lombard, 16 mi away——
10Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)714.6★ (244)Evanston, 7 mi away——

All 831 financial advisors in Niles, 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. Based in Wood Dale, 11 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    650 Devon Ave Ste 188, Itasca, IL 60143
  2. Based in Chicago, 13 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 330 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    625 N Michigan Ave Ste 1705, Chicago, IL 60611
  3. Based in Des Plaines, 3 mi away

    72/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2700 S River Rd Ste 112, Des Plaines, IL 60018
  4. Based in Hoffman Estates, 18 mi away

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 326 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Executive Ct Ste 1, South Barrington, IL 60010
  5. Based in Chicago, 10 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1925 N Clybourn Ave Ste 301, Chicago, IL 60614
  6. Based in Hoffman Estates, 18 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2800 W Higgins Rd #895, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  7. Based in Schaumburg, 13 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    953 American Ln Suite 120A, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  8. Based in Des Plaines, 5 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    636 S River Rd #300, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  9. Based in Chicago, 13 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    67 E Madison St #1510, Chicago, IL 60603
  10. Based in Chicago, 15 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    18W140 Butterfield Rd 16th Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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 831 ranked financial advisors here; the rest are on their profiles.

financial advisors in Niles, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26McAdam Financial685.0★ (82)13 mi
27Paramount Tax & Accounting Glendale Heights685.0★ (97)15 mi
28Scott Tucker Solutions, Inc.684.9★ (37)3 mi
29Shoreline Financial Partners685.0★ (56)10 mi
30Alexon Financial685.0★ (39)5 mi
31Kensington Research and Recovery, Inc.684.7★ (127)13 mi
32Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor685.0★ (174)23 mi
33MTD Financial & MTD Wealth Management685.0★ (66)13 mi
34Bank of America Financial Center684.1★ (241)5 mi
35DR Capital Fund684.9★ (31)4 mi
36Austro Financial Services674.6★ (52)5 mi
37Michael Basile, CFP® - Financial Advisor675.0★ (32)6 mi
38Mika Saunders: Primerica - Financial Services674.9★ (74)14 mi
39Karstens Financial674.8★ (95)15 mi
40B.B. Financial Group675.0★ (51)13 mi
41Everett Wealth Solutions675.0★ (41)10 mi
42Old Second National Bank674.6★ (58)8 mi
43Fisher Financial Group LLC675.0★ (34)8 mi
44Old Second National Bank674.8★ (42)8 mi
45Michael Weinstein - COUNTRY Financial Representative674.9★ (51)12 mi
46Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc.675.0★ (64)16 mi
47Preeminence Financial Services Chicago674.8★ (66)13 mi
48Armor Wealth Group675.0★ (19)3 mi
49Tom Sunny, Financial Advisor & Planner - Sunny Financial Strategies, LLC675.0★ (44)12 mi
50Bankers Life674.6★ (29)3 mi

Also serving Niles

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.

How we ranked Niles financial advisors

We scored 831 Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Niles?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Niles, IL is American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. with an RFA Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,767 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 8 PM. KTax and Accounting (#2) and Zhou Agency (#3) follow. We ranked 831 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Niles?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 831 financial advisors serving Niles, IL. 2 of them are based in Niles; 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 Niles work on weekends?

211 of 831 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 24 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (#1), TreeLife Financial Solution Corp (#6) and C&R Mortgage Corporation (#8). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Niles financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 831 rated financial advisors in Niles is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. has the most, 2,767 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Niles count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles 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 Niles

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 831 financial advisors serving Niles.
  2. November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.