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CFA financial advisors in Evanston, IL

Every SEC-registered financial advisor at a firm office in Evanston who lists the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, A to Z.

6 CFA charterholders work in Evanston; the most are at Defender Asset Management LLC (1). 1 are also registered broker representatives.

CFA advisors in Evanston, A to Z

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Firms with the most CFA charterholders in Evanston

Defender Asset Management LLC 1Jac Wealth Management Services, LLC 1Lakewood Financial Group, LLC 1Martin Investment Management, LLC 1Osaic Wealth, Inc. 1Zimmerman Wealth Management, LLC 1

CFA advisors in other Illinois cities

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Chicago 389Wheaton 31Naperville 17Rockford 16Downers Grove 14Lake Forest 9Deerfield 8Northfield 8Lombard 7Northbrook 7Winnetka 7Oakbrook Terrace 6Elmhurst 5Glencoe 5Glenview 5Lincolnshire 5Arlington Heights 4Barrington 4Crystal Lake 4Hinsdale 4Oak Brook 4Aurora 3Burr Ridge 3Champaign 3

Questions

How many CFA financial advisors are in Evanston, IL?

6 SEC-registered investment adviser representatives at firm offices in Evanston, Illinois list the CFA designation; Defender Asset Management LLC employs the most of them (1).

What is a CFA?

CFA stands for Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Institute's charter in investment analysis: three exams and four years of investment experience.

How do I check a CFA in Evanston?

Each advisor below links to a profile with their registrations, exams, designations and how long they've been registered, plus links to the SEC's adviser search and FINRA BrokerCheck. Confirm the CFA itself with the body that issues it.

Source: the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure daily file, which lists the professional designations each investment adviser representative reports. Designations are self-reported to the SEC; confirm a CFA with the issuing body before you rely on it. Broker-only representatives aren't included. Also by designation: CFP professionals and ChFC holders.