Shawn Jacques is a senior private wealth advisor for the Private Wealth division of Blue Trust and serves his clients out of the office in Chicago, Illinois.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERĀ® certificant and an experienced wealth advisor to individuals, families, and businesses, Shawn uses his objective perspective to help clients make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. His goal is to help those he serves focus on the things that matter most to them. Shawn and his team integrate financial planning, investment management, and trust services into financial plans tailored to his clientsā needs.
Prior to joining Blue Trust in 2011, Shawn worked for Freedom Financial and Strategic Resources, Inc. as a financial planner. Prior to his work there, Shawn was a trust investment analyst at Hills Bank and Trust. Before that, he was an internal auditor for a community bank.
Shawn earned his BA degree in finance from Western Illinois University where he graduated summa cum laude in 2005. Shawn also earned his MBA with distinction from the University of Iowa in 2009.
Active in the community, Shawn is a board member for Legacy Leadership Forums and the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes region. He also serves as a deacon and leads a small group at Trinity Community Church in Libertyville, IL.
Shawn and his wife, Mary Lynn, have three children and reside in Gurnee, IL. In his spare time, Shawn loves spending time with his family, running, and supporting the Iowa Hawkeyes.