About First Wealth Advisory

Financial Planning with a Personal Touch

At First Wealth Advisory, financial planning starts with listening. We believe that great advice comes from truly understanding who you are—your goals, your priorities, and what keeps you up at night. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of place. It’s a one-on-one relationship that’s built to last.

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Meet the Founder

Chris Delarme
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Chris brings more than 27 years of experience in the financial services industry to First Wealth Advisory, Inc. He began his career as a PGA Golf Professional where he learned the value of customer service and developing relationships as well as the benefit in being able to communicate the complex in simple to understand terms. Chris began his financial services career in 1998 as a Registered Representative with New England Financial where he enjoyed working with professional and business markets. Later he became instrumental in the formation of a firm specializing in asset protection strategies for physicians and professionals. Chris founded First Wealth Advisory in 2005 where he is passionate about working with individuals, their families and businesses developing customized Wealth Management Strategies, Financial Plans and Risk Management Portfolios.

 

Chris seeks to provide to provide credible advice and counsel to ensure his clients live the life they want to live with the peace of mind they deserve. Through First Wealth Advisory, as a Fiduciary, he provides non-biased asset management and comprehensive financial planning that is a client first approach. Over the years Chris has taught retirement planning courses, social security workshops and other adult financial education classes through local park districts, libraries and universities around Chicago. 


Chris enjoys playing golf with friends and family and pheasant hunting with Winston his yellow lab. He has been part of a men’s weekly bible study group since 2006 and he enjoys traveling with his wife. They live near the First Wealth Advisory office in St. Charles.

Register Investment Advisor

First Wealth Advisory, Inc. is a full-service RIA firm created by the founder to establish a safe place to run his business. That’s why we focus on education, transparency & giving clients choice and control over their financial future.


Through our relationship with Charles Schwab, we offer access to powerful tools and technology—all in one secure platform. This includes investment management, performance tracking, financial planning, research, and more.


You can find more information about our firm on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching CRD No. 323649.

Charles Schwab Custodian

We selected Charles Schwab for custody and clearing of client assets because of their strength, stability and reputation as one of the most highly regarded investment firms in the industry. The firm was founded in 1970’s with a commitment to put people, planning and principles first, a culture which continues to guide the company today. 

What “Choice & Control” Means to Us

At First Wealth Advisory, we provide personalized financial planning and investment management to help you achieve your goals. Our St. Charles-based firm is led by Chris DeLarme who brings over 27 years of experience to each client relationship. As an independent fiduciary serving the Tri- Cities of Illinois, we put your interests first – always.
Providing choice and control isn’t just a tag line it’s our approach to helping clients. We believe that by educating clients on the tools and resources available to them they can make sound decisions. Through transparency and education of these tools and resources clients are able to make informed decisions leading to greater control of their financial independence.