Nicholas J. De Jong
CFP®, CPA, MAS
Lead Advisor / Financial Advisor / Member Owner
My passion is helping people. I have the privilege of guiding clients as they make wise financial decisions throughout the changing seasons of life.
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Nicholas “Nick” De Jong serves as a lead advisor and financial advisor in Savant’s Naperville, Illinois, office, where he focuses on comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he helps clients navigate 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.
Involved in the financial services industry since 2013, Nick brings a strong accounting foundation to his work with clients. Before joining Savant, he worked as a senior associate at a CPA firm, partnering closely with clients on tax and investment strategies. After joining Savant, he completed the firm’s Advisor Training Program, gaining broad exposure to Savant’s planning philosophy and core service areas.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and a Master of Accounting Science (MAS) degree from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Reflecting his commitment to community involvement, he participates in the DuPage Foundation Next Generation Initiative.
Nick and his wife, Lauren, are raising their three children, Luke, Mark, and Rebekah, in the western suburbs of Chicago. Nick serves as an elder at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He enjoys volunteering, exploring the outdoors, and roasting coffee.
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- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Master of Accounting Science (MAS) - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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- DuPage Foundation Next Generation Initiative – member
- Bethel Presbyterian Church – elder
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.