Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor Lakeshore Financial Group:
Office location options in both Chicago, IL & Oakbrook, IL Compensation & Growth:

Base salary + performance incentives

Entry-level: $45,000–$75,000

Licensed Advisors: $86,000–$117,000+Long-term earning potential grows as you build your own client base

This is not a capped job — it is a career with ownership, growth, and upside. About the Opportunity & Lake Shore Financial Group Lakeshore Financial Group is growing, and we are looking for entrepreneurial-minded professionals who want to build meaningful client relationships, teach financial literacy, and develop into trusted financial advisors.

This role is designed for both:

Licensed financial advisors ready to grow their book of business

High-potential professionals from other industries who want to transition into financial planning and advisory work Whether you are already licensed or just beginning your journey, this position offers a clear path to building a career as a financial advisor with long-term income potential and real impact.

If you are hungry to help people, enjoy sales and relationship-building, and want to change lives through financial education, this is an opportunity to do work that truly matters. What You’ll DoYou will work directly with clients while developing the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to grow a successful advisory practice.

Develop customized financial plans based on client goals, values, and risk tolerance

Analyze assets, income, liabilities, cash flow, and long-term objectives

Conduct client review meetings and monitor ongoing progress

Maintain accurate CRM records and client service workflows

Participate in prospecting, outreach, and lead nurturing

Represent the firm at networking events and community engagements Who We’re Looking For This role is ideal for people who are both people-driven and growth-oriented.

Lakeshore Financial provides training & licensing support (LAH, SIE, Series Exams)
We welcome:

Licensed Financial Advisors (Series 6/7, 63/65, Life & Health)
Sales, recruiting, coaching, teaching, or business professionals ready for a career change

Finance or business graduates looking for a client-facing career path Successful candidates are:

Entrepreneurial, motivated, and relationship-driven

Comfortable with sales and client conversations

Interested in educating people and making financial topics simple

Committed to building a long-term professional practice