Edward’s Approach
Edward H. Cruickshank
CFP®
Lead Advisor / Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Edward “Ed” Cruickshank serves as a lead advisor and financial advisor in Savant’s Lincolnshire, Illinois, office. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he helps individuals and families navigate financial planning with a focus on wealth transfer, philanthropy, proactive income and estate tax planning, retirement cash flow projections, retirement income strategies, insurance assessments, debt management, and education funding.
Ed joined Savant through the firm’s combination with Huber Financial Advisors in 2020 after building his career there beginning in 2004. He contributes his time to the community as a board member of The Farther Foundation and as a member of the board of trustees at his church.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from the University of Kansas. He lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife, Stephanie, and they have one daughter, Celeste. He enjoys golf, swimming, and traveling.
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
- University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Relations
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
Affiliations
- The Farther Foundation – board member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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