Nicholas’s Approach
Nicholas J. De Jong
CFP®, CPA, MAS
Lead Advisor / Financial Advisor / Member Owner
Overview
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. In 2026, AdvisorHub named him to its “250 Advisors to Watch” RIA ranking, earning him the No. 164 spot in the ranking1.
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.
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.
Accounting & Consulting Services
Integrated accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services that help business owners navigate complexity, evaluate opportunities, and plan for the future.
Education
- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Master of Accounting Science (MAS)
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
- Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- DuPage Foundation Next Generation Initiative – member
- Bethel Presbyterian Church – elder
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
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CFP®
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.
1 2026 AdvisorHub 250 Advisors to Watch: RIAs: This rating was published in June 2026 and was based on data from 12/31/24 to 12/31/25. AdvisorHub ranked financial advisors on a 100-pt scale in three categories. Scale: relative size of assets, production and quality of service; Growth: relative year-over-year change in assets, clients and production; and Professionalism: regulatory record, community involvement, mentorship and team makeup. Advisors must have at least $150m in AUM, seven years’ experience, two years at current firm and in good standing, and a clean regulatory record with two or fewer complaints and no significant judgments. Savant did not pay a fee to be considered for this ranking.
Methodology: https://www.advisorhub.com/resources/2026-advisors-to-watch/