Advisors at this firm
Janice H
CFP®, Series 65
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Janice Hennessy is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2014. She also dedicates part of her time to accounting work at ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc., assisting with tax preparation. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost, research-driven portfolio management, primarily implemented through a wrap-fee program and ongoing financial planning.
Kathleen V
CFP®, Series 65
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Kathleen Valleau is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company and Vyaire. Outside of advisory work, she serves on the board of The Kaufherr Resource Center and works as an accountant at ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, low-cost, research-driven investment approach with portfolio management primarily delivered through a wrap-fee program.
Adam K
CFP®, Series 65
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Adam Kinsinger is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at DVI and Bayer and spent several years as a full-time student prior to his advisory career. Outside of his financial advisory role, he contributes part-time to ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc., assisting with tax preparation. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management through a wrap-fee program, emphasizing diversified, low-cost, research-driven allocations with ongoing financial planning and both discretionary and limited non-discretionary services.
Brian S
CFP®, Series 66
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Brian Schaeffer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He is also an accountant at ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc. and serves as treasurer for the Morrison-Shearer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of dancer-choreographer Sybil Shearer and photographer Helen Balfour. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a research-driven, diversified investment approach with a focus on low-cost strategies primarily implemented through a wrap-fee program and offers both discretionary and limited non-discretionary services.
John V
CFP®, Series 65
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
John Valleau Jr. is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 1993 and is also involved with ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc., an accounting firm where he assists with tax preparation. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost, research-driven portfolio management primarily using structured strategies from Dimensional Fund Advisors, combined with ongoing financial planning and both discretionary and limited non-discretionary services.
Jennifer W
CFP®, Series 65
Skokie, IL
ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Jennifer Wyton is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as an advisor at ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. with three years at the firm and a total of seven years in the financial industry. Prior to joining ShankerValleau, she was self-employed and led Wyton Solutions Inc. She is also the owner of Blackcidr Corporation, a software consulting business, and works as an accountant providing tax preparation assistance at ShankerValleau Accountants, Inc. ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing approximately $550 million for a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a diversified, low-cost, research-driven investment approach, primarily using structured strategies from Dimensional Fund Advisors and offers portfolio management through a wrap-fee program combined with ongoing financial planning.