Brent’s Approach
Brent Kalka
CFP®, AIF®, CPFA®
Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Brent is a financial advisor in Savant’s Lincolnshire, IL office. He has a membership interest in Savant.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Brent is knowledgeable in all areas of financial planning, including wealth transfer and philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income optimization, insurance needs analyses, debt management, and education funding.
As an Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), Brent has the training and experience to apply principles of fiduciary duty; understand, create, and implement comprehensive investment plans; provide asset allocation strategies; and evaluate investment options based on objective standards.
As a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Brent has the training and experience to provide support and guidance related to overall qualified plan management in key areas such as understanding the duties and responsibilities of a fiduciary, plan design, sponsor goals and objectives, investment management, participant outcomes, and service provider search and selection.
Prior to joining Savant, Brent was an advisor and shareholder of a Chicago area financial services firm for more than 20 years, where he served on the Executive Committee and Investment Committee and was the practice leader for Retirement Plan Services, providing qualified retirement plan consulting and fiduciary support to business clients.
Brent earned a bachelor of science degree in finance from Northern Illinois University. He lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife Denise and their two sons. He enjoys golf, playing ice hockey, biking, snow skiing, and travel.
Credentials
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®
Areas of Focus
Comprehensive Wealth Management
Integrated guidance for your full financial life, bringing together investment, tax, estate, and retirement planning to support your goals.
Financial Planning
Our planning process helps you evaluate key areas of your financial life, uncover opportunities, and make decisions aligned with your goals.
Investment Management
Evidence-based investing designed to help you stay focused on long-term goals while navigating changing market conditions.
Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Thoughtful estate planning guidance to help organize your affairs, support your wishes, and prepare for future generations.
Trust Services
Comprehensive trust administration supported by integrated investment, tax, estate, charitable, and business succession planning services.
Education
- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.