JZ
CFA
JZ
CFA

John Zielinski

20 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL

John Zielinski is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Vestgen Advisors, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, with 20 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 3 more. Their firm serves 9,453 clients with $3.5B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
56 advisors
Number of Clients
9,453 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$367K average
Assets Under Management
$3.5B

Fee Structure

VestGen Advisors charges a percentage of your portfolio annually for investment management. The exact percentage can vary up to a maximum of 2.5%, depending on factors like your relationship with the firm, the types of assets in your account, and the amount you invest. Fees are typically billed quarterly in advance, but may be billed in arrears in some cases. VestGen may also recommend third-party managers to manage your portfolio.

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Location

20 S. Clark, Suite 2130, Chicago, IL, 60603

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

John manages three non-investment related LLCs: White Eagle Investment Properties in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. The Illinois and Indiana LLCs are farming operations, while the Michigan LLC is a non-income producing property.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vestgen Advisors, LLC
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC
June 2016 - September 2025 · 9 yrs 3 mos
William Blair & Company L.L.C.
April 2013 - March 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Capital Guardian Trust Company
June 2009 - April 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Neuberger Berman Management INC.
March 2003 - September 2007 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Neuberger Berman, LLC
March 2003 - September 2007 · 4 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
IL
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Exams
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