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KRISTIN DONNELLEY
Wealth Advisor, Family Office Consultant
THE LERNER GROUP – HIGHTOWER ADVISORS
Kristin Donnelley’s path to wealth management is anything but conventional—and it’s that perspective that shapes the way she works today.
As a Wealth Advisor and Family Office consultant at The Lerner Group in Deerfield, Donnelley guides individuals through some of life’s most challenging transitions, including divorce, the loss of a spouse, and other pivotal moments that require rethinking financial goals, investments, and long-term strategy. A Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, she brings a balance of technical experience, practicality, and empathy to each client relationship.
At her core, Donnelley is a problem solver. She earned her undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, a foundation that continues to influence her approach. The discipline taught her how to break down complexity, identify what matters most, and build thoughtful, customized solutions—skills she now applies to the deeply personal financial challenges her clients face.
Donnelley’s own experiences working with financial advisors—and recognizing gaps within the wealth management industry—sparked a desire to make a career change. What began as a personal pursuit of knowledge evolved into something more meaningful: a commitment to helping others feel informed, and in control of their financial lives.
That turning point ultimately led her to The Lerner Group, where she found a place to focus on what she values most—helping people move forward with clarity and confidence.
“My goal is to provide personalized financial advice and educate clients to be empowered decision-makers in their own financial future,” she says.
For more information, 847-282-4225 or visit, lerner.hightoweradvisors.com/kristin-donnelley.
Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.
