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Peter Basile

Advisor at Savant Wealth Management

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Firm

Savant Wealth Management

Location

Rockford, IL 61107

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

7 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed base fees range from $250 to $10,000; divorce planning fixed fees typically range from $5,000 to $50,000; online divorce courses $1,500 to $3,000; one-on-one divorce coaching $10,000 to $50,000.

Percentage

$0 - $3,000,000: 0.70% of plan assets $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% of plan assets $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% of plan assets $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.35% of plan assets $20,000,001+: 0.20% of plan assets

Project-based

Financial planning consulting fees range from $100 to $500 per hour; estate planning and trust administration hourly rates range from $75 to $300 per hour depending on role.

Other

Account minimum: $300,000 minimum to open an investment portfolio Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $2,500 for retirement plan services; other minimum annual fees may apply based on scope and complexity Fee-only: Savant is a fee-only investment management firm; fees are based on assets under management and/or advisement with no commissions or sales charges.

Work history

Savant Wealth Management

2025 - Present (1 year)

Savant Wealth Management

2024 - 2025 (1 year)

Savant Wealth Management

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Savant Wealth Management

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Robert Baird

2016 - 2021 (5 years)

Full time student

2001 - 2017 (16 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Daisy F

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockford, IL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families

Kristen R

Series 66

Rockford, IL

Edward Jones

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner

Casondra R

Series 66

Loves Park, IL

Edward Jones

Divorce financial planning General retirement planning

Scott J

Series 66

Rockford, IL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance General retirement planning

John L

Series 66

Rockford, IL

Merrill

John Larson is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2000, John has focused on helping clients build comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. His client expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Northern Illinois University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Born and raised in the Rockford community, John attended Guilford High School. He is actively involved locally, having served on the board of The First Tee of Rockford, as Chair of the Finance Committee and board member of the OSF College of Nursing, and participating in the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. John is married to his wife Chris and they have two children. His personal interests include golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Parents Values-based investing

Karre C

ChFC®, Series 66

Rockford, IL

Edward Jones

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer
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