Kevin’s Approach
Kevin C. Kingston
ChFC®, CLU®
Lead Advisor / Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
Kevin is a lead and financial advisor in Savant’s Bloomington, IL office. He has a membership interest in Savant.
Working with his clients’ legal and tax advisors and alongside Savant’s in-house attorneys and tax advisors, Kevin strives to provide clients with comprehensive financial and estate plans.
Kevin is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and a Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®).
Kevin founded Kingston Wealth Management Group and served as its president and CEO until it joined with Savant in 2019. He is a member of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
Kevin serves on the board of the Westminster Village Foundation. He is a member of Illinois State University’s 1857 Society, ISU President’s Club, Illinois Wesleyan University Associates, and is past president of the Bloomington-Normal NAIFA. He led Kingston Wealth Management Group in founding the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Recognition Dinner, recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs in the community and connecting college business students with successful entrepreneurs. The annual awards dinner currently benefits Illinois Wesleyan University’s innovation and entrepreneurship programs and the Petrick Idea Center.
Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Illinois State University.
Kevin and Jennifer have two married daughters, Chelsea and Taylor, residing near Boston, MA. Kevin enjoys time with his family, scuba diving, golf, watching college sports, and visiting New England.
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
- Illinois State University
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Professional Designations
- Chartered Financial Consultant®
- Chartered Life Underwriter®
Affiliations
- Society of Financial Service Professionals – member
- Westminster Village Foundation – board member
- Illinois State University 1857 Society – member
- Illinois State University President’s Club – member
- Illinois Wesleyan University Associates – member
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
Planning for Long-Term Care
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Benefits of Rolling Over Your 401(K) to an IRA
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Before the Sunset
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Building Retirement Income Through Deferred Compensation Plans
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All Insights by Kevin C. Kingston
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Planning for Long-Term Care
As life expectancy continues to increase, chances are you will need access to long-term care services as you…
Benefits of Rolling Over Your 401(K) to an IRA
One of the most important decisions to be made when you are retiring or changing jobs is what…
Before the Sunset
Favorable gift and estate tax rates through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to sunset on…
Building Retirement Income Through Deferred Compensation Plans
High-income earners are usually unable to contribute the same proportional amounts to their qualified retirement savings plans as…
Enroll in Medicare at 65 and Consider Delaying Social Security
If you are one of millions of “Boomers” reaching age 65 each year, you must enroll in Medicare…
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