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Wealth Managers in Elgin, IL: 2026 rankings

123 wealth managers ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Elgin: Guardian Wealth Advisory Group, RFA Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor, 174 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 123 ranked; ranked #2.

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

123 Elgin wealth managers are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 10 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 123 rated firms.

Top 10 wealth managers in Elgin 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 wealth managers in Elgin at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Guardian Wealth Advisory Group725.0★ (107)ElginTop score
2Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor715.0★ (174)Naperville, 18 mi awayMost reviews
3Wealth Financial Services & Tax Advisory704.9★ (167)Buffalo Grove, 18 mi away—
4MTD Financial & MTD Wealth Management695.0★ (66)Rolling Meadows, 13 mi away—
5Puzzle Wealth Solutions® LLC685.0★ (39)Schaumburg, 11 mi away—
6The Money Team Wealth Management- Northwestern Mutual Rob Dalaskey CLU ChFC RICP675.0★ (57)Lombard, 20 mi away—
7Heritage Wealth675.0★ (49)Naperville, 18 mi away—
8Apollon Wealth Management674.6★ (52)Barrington, 10 mi away—
9Stenger Family Office | Chicago Financial Advisor665.0★ (89)Chicago, 35 mi away—
10Significant Wealth Partners665.0★ (24)Cary, 12 mi away—

All 123 wealth managers in Elgin, 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.

  7. #7 Heritage Wealth

    Based in Naperville, 18 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Shuman Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563
    View profile for Heritage Wealth(630) 868-9127

  8. #8 Apollon Wealth Management

    Based in Barrington, 10 mi away

    67/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1531 S Grove Ave #206, Barrington, IL 60010
    View profile for Apollon Wealth Management(847) 713-8070

  14. #14 Alpha Wealth Group

    Based in Downers Grove, 19 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2001 Butterfield Rd Ste 501, Downers Grove, IL 60515
    View profile for Alpha Wealth Group(630) 519-4742

  15. #15 SC Wealth Advisors

    Based in Downers Grove, 21 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 Mid America Plaza Ste 725, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for SC Wealth Advisors(630) 735-4203

  16. #16 Falcon Wealth Planning

    Based in Downers Grove, 20 mi away

    66/100RFA Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Trans Am Plaza Dr Ste 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for Falcon Wealth Planning(855) 963-2526

  17. #17 WealthCamp Advisors

    Based in Crystal Lake, 17 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1805 Nish Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
    View profile for WealthCamp Advisors(815) 455-7622

  18. #18 Mario J Tenuta - Financial Advisor - Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

    Based in Lombard, 20 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial advisor”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    377 Butterfield Rd Ste 400, Lombard, IL 60148
    View profile for Mario J Tenuta - Financial Advisor - Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company(630) 566-2948

  21. #21 EP Wealth Advisors

    Based in Palatine, 13 mi away

    65/100RFA Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    35 W Slade St, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for EP Wealth Advisors(847) 330-9911

  23. #23 Purposeful Wealth

    Based in Palatine, 13 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 S Bothwell St, Palatine, IL 60067
    View profile for Purposeful Wealth(847) 934-0010

  25. #25 Savant Wealth Management

    Based in Arlington Heights, 21 mi away

    64/100RFA Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial planner”.

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    475 Half Day Rd Ste 210, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
    View profile for Savant Wealth Management(847) 541-6888

Wealth managers 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 123 ranked wealth managers here; the rest are on their profiles.

wealth managers in Elgin, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Serenity Wealth Management645.0★ (46)35 mi
27St. Charles Wealth Management645.0★ (8)9 mi
28Xartis Wealth645.0★ (10)13 mi
29Fraser Wealth Management644.6★ (20)18 mi
30Wells Fargo Advisors FiNet - The Hafferkamp Wealth Management Group635.0★ (12)18 mi
31Private Wealth Advisory Group635.0★ (9)15 mi
32Savant Wealth Management635.0★ (6)10 mi
33Ryan May - Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC635.0★ (16)24 mi
34Armor Wealth Group635.0★ (19)28 mi
35Chicago Wealth Management Group - Matthew Schmit , John Scanlon, James Schmit634.9★ (11)19 mi
36Barzideh & Nadeau Wealth Management, LLC635.0★ (6)11 mi
37PMG Wealth Management625.0★ (8)17 mi
38Smart Wealth Strategies, Inc.625.0★ (24)35 mi
39Trajan Wealth624.6★ (10)18 mi
40e4 Wealth Management Inc.625.0★ (5)11 mi
41Geiger Wealth624.3★ (18)21 mi
42Transformation Financial LLC DBA WealthwithBlanca625.0★ (21)34 mi
43Midwest Wealth Management625.0★ (3)6 mi
44Harbor Wealth625.0★ (10)23 mi
45Tidal Wealth Management625.0★ (7)18 mi
46Merrill Lynch Wealth Management625.0★ (5)14 mi
47The Legacy Wealth Group LLC / Previously named Midwest Legacy Group LLC624.3★ (11)19 mi
48Peak Wealth Planning625.0★ (16)32 mi
49Coltiva Wealth Planning Partners625.0★ (7)20 mi
50Savant Wealth Management624.8★ (9)22 mi

Also serving Elgin

20 more wealth managers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked wealth managers serving Elgin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Baird Private Wealth Management5.0★ (1)In Elgin
Big Timber Wealth Management5.0★ (2)In Elgin
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Colin M Marquardt, CFP®|AAMS®In Elgin
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Don Gaylord, AAMS®4.2★ (6)In Elgin
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Tyler S SawyerIn Elgin
Flywheel FinancialIn Elgin
Gaylord Wealth ManagementIn Elgin
Lucas Fawkes - COUNTRY Financial Representative4.9★ (10)In Elgin
Michael P Ellsworth - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC3.7★ (3)In Elgin
Monotelo Advisors Inc5.0★ (38)In Elgin
Monotelo Wealth PartnersIn Elgin
Northwestern Mutual5.0★ (4)In Elgin
Northwestern Mutual3.0★ (2)In Elgin
Northwestern Mutual1.0★ (1)In Elgin
Northwestern MutualIn Elgin
Northwestern Mutual-Wendy SpizzirriIn Elgin
Noyes5.0★ (1)In Elgin
Saysana Songvilay: Primerica - Financial Services5.0★ (3)In Elgin
Sierens Financial Group, Inc.5.0★ (17)In Elgin
Wintrust Wealth ManagementIn Elgin

How we ranked Elgin wealth managers

We scored 123 Elgin wealth managers 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 Elgin 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 wealth manager

  1. Confirm the wealth manager 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 wealth manager

  • 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 wealth manager?
  • 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.

Wealth managers in Elgin: frequently asked questions

Which wealth manager has the highest RFA Score in Elgin?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked wealth manager in Elgin, IL is Guardian Wealth Advisory Group with an RFA Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews. Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor (#2) and Wealth Financial Services & Tax Advisory (#3) follow. We ranked 123 wealth managers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many wealth managers are there in Elgin?

RankedFinancialAdvisors ranks 123 wealth managers serving Elgin, IL. 1 of them is based in Elgin; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which wealth managers in Elgin work on weekends?

10 of 123 ranked wealth managers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SC Wealth Advisors (#15) and WealthCamp Advisors (#17). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Elgin wealth managers have?

The median Google rating among 123 rated wealth managers in Elgin is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Stenger Family Office | Naperville Financial Advisor has the most, 174 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank wealth managers?

Each wealth manager 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 wealth managers outside Elgin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elgin city center, our service radius for wealth managers. 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 wealth managers 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 wealth manager do?

Wealth managers combine investment management with planning, tax and estate coordination, usually for households with larger portfolios. Most charge a yearly percentage of the assets they manage and many set an account minimum.

How are wealth managers in Elgin ranked?

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

How do I check a wealth manager’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 wealth manager in Elgin 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 wealth managers 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 Elgin

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 123 wealth managers serving Elgin.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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