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Top-Reviewed Financial Advisors in Evanston, IL

What are customers actually saying? Read verified reviews for financial advisors in Evanston — every rating is from a real customer.

As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 19 financial advisors in Evanston, IL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Beacon Pointe Advisors with a 5.0-star rating from 19 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Egéa Wealth Management and Steinhandler Wealth Advisors. The average rating across all listed financial advisors in Evanston is 5 stars from 5 reviews per business on average.

Financial advisors in Evanston typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

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Top Rated Financial Advisors

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Beacon Pointe Advisors

5.0(19 reviews)

5215 Old Orchard Rd # 270, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

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Egéa Wealth Management

5.0(12 reviews)

721 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

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Steinhandler Wealth Advisors

5.0(8 reviews)

909 Davis St #500, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

Financial Advisors Rankings in Evanston, IL

#BusinessRatingReviews
#1Beacon Pointe Advisors5215 Old Orchard Rd # 270, Skokie, IL 60077, USA5.019
#2Egéa Wealth Management721 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA5.012
#3Steinhandler Wealth Advisors909 Davis St #500, Evanston, IL 60201, USA5.08
#4Zimmerman Wealth Management LLC500 Davis St # 1005, Evanston, IL 60201, USA5.01
#5Bradley Investment Center3000 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA5.03
#6Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Patty Finley, CEPA®|AAMS®1007 Church St Suite 300, Evanston, IL 60201, USA5.05
#7Haven Financial Solutions, Inc.815 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
#8Tourmaline Wealth Advisors - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC520 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
#9Griffin Financial Strategies1609 Sherman Ave suite 210, Evanston, IL 60201, USA5.03
#10Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kevin Mott, AAMS®|CRPC™500 Davis St Suite 503, Evanston, IL 60201, USA4.73

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Financial Advisors in Evanston

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Zimmerman Wealth Management LLC

5.0· 1 reviews

500 Davis St # 1005, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

5

Bradley Investment Center

5.0· 3 reviews

3000 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

6

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Patty Finley, CEPA®|AAMS®

5.0· 5 reviews

1007 Church St Suite 300, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

7

Haven Financial Solutions, Inc.

· 0 reviews

815 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

8

Tourmaline Wealth Advisors - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

· 0 reviews

520 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

9

Griffin Financial Strategies

5.0· 3 reviews

1609 Sherman Ave suite 210, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

10

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Kevin Mott, AAMS®|CRPC™

4.7· 3 reviews

500 Davis St Suite 503, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

11

Wealth Capital Partners

5.0· 1 reviews

522 Keeney St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

12

Savant Wealth Management

· 0 reviews

1578 Sherman Ave # 1, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

13

Blue Sky Investment Partners, Inc.

5.0· 1 reviews

1609 Sherman Ave #204, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

14

Edward Jones - Neil Gardner, Financial Advisor

5.0· 3 reviews

4433 W Touhy Ave Suite 555, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, USA

15

Romano Brothers & Co

5.0· 1 reviews

1560 Sherman Ave # 1300, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

16

Cove Financial Planning, LLC

· 0 reviews

1603 Orrington Ave #600, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

17

JAS Financial Services, LLC

· 0 reviews

1603 Orrington Ave #600, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

18

Evanston Capital Management

· 0 reviews

1560 Sherman Ave # 960, Evanston, IL 60201, USA

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EP Wealth Advisors

5.0· 4 reviews

5202 Old Orchard Rd Suite 160, Skokie, IL 60077, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions — Financial Advisors in Evanston

What is a fiduciary financial advisor and why does it matter in Evanston?

A fiduciary is legally required to act in your interest at all times. Non-fiduciary advisors (like some broker-dealers) only need to recommend "suitable" products, which may earn them higher commissions. Before hiring any financial advisor in Evanston, ask directly: "Are you a fiduciary 100% of the time?" If they hesitate, keep looking.

How do I verify a financial advisor is registered and legitimate?

Use FINRA BrokerCheck (finra.org/brokercheck) to verify licenses and check for complaints or disciplinary actions. For Registered Investment Advisors, search SEC's IAPD at adviserinfo.sec.gov. CFP credentials can be verified at cfp.net/verify. These are free public tools — always check before handing over your finances.

How do financial advisors charge for their services in Evanston?

Three main structures: (1) Fee-only — flat fee, hourly ($200–$500/hr), or a percentage of assets under management (typically 0.5–1.5% annually) with no commissions; (2) Fee-based — advisory fee plus commissions on products they sell; (3) Commission-only — free to meet, they earn commissions on products. Fee-only is the most transparent and avoids conflicts of interest.

What credentials should I look for in a financial advisor?

CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is strongest for investment management. CPWA, ChFC, and RICP are recognized specializations. Avoid "advisor" titles without credentials — the term is unregulated. Verify any credential directly with the issuing organization.

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About This Financial Advisors Directory — Evanston, IL

This page lists and ranks 19 financial advisors serving Evanston, IL as of May 2026. The average verified rating across all listings is 5 stars, with an average of 5 customer reviews per business. The top-ranked financial advisors in Evanston by our algorithm is Beacon Pointe Advisors (5.0 stars, 19 reviews). Financial advisors in Evanston typically charge 0.5–1.5% of assets under management annually, or $200–$500/hr fee-only.

RatingsNearMe uses a transparent, data-driven ranking algorithm that weighs star rating (35%), review volume (30%), customer sentiment analysis (20%), profile completeness (10%), and availability signals (5%). Rankings are not for sale — Featured Partner businesses pay for enhanced visibility but must earn their position through real customer reviews. Data sourced from Google Business listings and updated regularly.

How to choose a financial advisors in Evanston: Look for businesses with 4.5+ stars, 50+ reviews, proper licensing and insurance, and transparent pricing. Get at least 3 quotes for any project over $500. Verify credentials with the IL licensing board before hiring.

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