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Financial Advisors in Sycamore, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Sycamore: Old Second National Bank, RFA Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Sansone CPA & Financial, 155 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 152 ranked after Old Second National Bank; ranked #4.

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

152 Sycamore financial advisors are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 50 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 152 rated firms.

Top 10 financial advisors in Sycamore 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 Sycamore at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Old Second National Bank734.9★ (1,619)Aurora, 25 mi awaySatTop score
2Old Second National Bank714.6★ (58)SycamoreSat—
3Guardian Wealth Advisory Group695.0★ (107)Elgin, 19 mi away——
4Sansone CPA & Financial695.0★ (155)Crystal Lake, 24 mi away—Most reviews
5Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Carla Capasso-Stonecipher685.0★ (9)Sycamore——
6FNBO674.1★ (43)DeKalb, 4 mi awaySat—
7FNBO673.9★ (29)SycamoreSat—
8Chris Patterson - COUNTRY Financial Representative675.0★ (6)Sycamore——
9Mike Shipley - COUNTRY Financial Representative675.0★ (6)Sycamore——
10Dan Howes - COUNTRY Financial Representative674.5★ (8)Sycamore——

All 152 financial advisors in Sycamore, 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 Sycamore

    #1 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Aurora, 25 mi away

    73/100RFA Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,619 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
    37 S River St, Aurora, IL 60506
    View profile for Old Second National Bank(877) 866-0202

  2. #2 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Sycamore

    71/100RFA Score

    Ranked #2 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

  4. #4 Sansone CPA & Financial

    Based in Crystal Lake, 24 mi away

    69/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    850 S McHenry Ave Ste D, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
    View profile for Sansone CPA & Financial(815) 459-4300

  6. #6 FNBO

    Based in DeKalb, 4 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 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

  7. #7 FNBO

    Based in Sycamore

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 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

  12. #12 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Wasco, 15 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #12 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

  17. #17 Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Heather J Hilleshiem, CRPC™

    Based in Sycamore

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 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

  20. #20 Monotelo Advisors Inc

    Based in Elgin, 19 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 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

  21. #21 Old Second National Bank

    Based in Elgin, 17 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 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

  24. #24 FNBO

    Based in DeKalb, 5 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #24 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

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

financial advisors in Sycamore, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jeff Jones - COUNTRY Financial Agent664.7★ (46)19 mi
27Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: David C Marshall, AAMS®665.0★ (23)17 mi
28Lake Growth Financial Services664.8★ (41)20 mi
29Kelly Landorf - COUNTRY Financial Agent655.0★ (25)19 mi
30FNBO654.6★ (36)18 mi
31Donna Tonovitz - COUNTRY Financial Representative655.0★ (28)21 mi
32Kisher Capital655.0★ (3)5 mi
33Dean Mangano | Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Senior Loan Officer655.0★ (38)25 mi
34Old Second National Bank654.6★ (78)25 mi
35Old Second National Bank654.6★ (67)24 mi
36Grady Group of Illinois654.8★ (44)24 mi
37Downey Financial Group654.7★ (60)25 mi
38Mutual of Omaha Mortgage645.0★ (21)20 mi
39Old Second National Bank644.6★ (50)23 mi
40Old Second National Bank644.8★ (19)18 mi
41Sierens Financial Group, Inc.645.0★ (17)19 mi
42Phil Almeraz - COUNTRY Financial Representative645.0★ (14)18 mi
43Old Second National Bank644.7★ (37)23 mi
44Old Second National Bank644.3★ (52)20 mi
45Assured Concepts Group Ltd645.0★ (23)24 mi
46Symmetry Financial Advisors645.0★ (24)25 mi
47Bob Riedel - COUNTRY Financial Representative645.0★ (18)22 mi
48Tyler Nelson - COUNTRY Financial Representative644.8★ (17)20 mi
49Merlak Tax Advisory Group, Inc.634.6★ (36)24 mi
50Kevin Laurie - COUNTRY Financial Representative635.0★ (11)20 mi

Also serving Sycamore

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 Sycamore
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brendon Gallagher - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Carl Mook Financial GroupIn Sycamore
Dan Howes - COUNTRY FinancialIn Sycamore
David Gingerich - COUNTRY Financial Representative5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Dominick Davero - COUNTRY Financial Representative5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Don Young - COUNTRY Financial Crop SpecialistIn Sycamore
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Brittany L Starkey, CFP®|ChFC®|AAMS®5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Daniel J Murphy5.0★ (2)In Sycamore
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Matthew B Myre5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Thomas Gaudio, AAMS®5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Timothy E Beasley5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Forth Right Financial Planning - Raymond JamesIn Sycamore
Forthright Financial PlanningIn Sycamore
Joy Bihun - Old National BankIn Sycamore
Mary Agrella Fitzpatrick - Old National BankIn Sycamore
Planwealth Inc5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Raymond James & AssociatesIn Sycamore
Raymond James Financial ServicesIn Sycamore
Siepert West Financial Consulting5.0★ (1)In Sycamore
Sycamore Financial, LLCIn Sycamore

How we ranked Sycamore financial advisors

We scored 152 Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore: frequently asked questions

Which financial advisor has the highest RFA Score in Sycamore?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked financial advisor in Sycamore, IL is Old Second National Bank with an RFA Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,619 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 1 PM. Old Second National Bank (#2) and Guardian Wealth Advisory Group (#3) follow. We ranked 152 financial advisors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many financial advisors are there in Sycamore?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 152 financial advisors serving Sycamore, IL. 10 of them are based in Sycamore; 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 Sycamore work on weekends?

50 of 152 ranked financial advisors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Old Second National Bank (#1), Old Second National Bank (#2) and FNBO (#6). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Sycamore financial advisors have?

The median Google rating among 152 rated financial advisors in Sycamore is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. Old Second National Bank has the most, 1,619 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 Sycamore count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 152 financial advisors serving Sycamore.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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