JONATHAN HYLTON, CFP^®

Jonathan Hylton, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™, has had a distinguished financial services career spanning more than 25 years across the Chicagoland suburbs. Born and raised in Aurora, Jonathan's early life was deeply rooted in his community, attending Aurora Christian Schools and graduating from West Aurora High School in 1998. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, with a minor in Marketing, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Aurora University in 2002.

Jonathan's financial career started in 1997 at Merchants National Bank, where he quickly advanced to become the then youngest personal banker at the firm. Two years later he transitioned to Citibank, where he took a significant step into investment management with Citicorp Investment Services and he later joined Old Second National Bank, where he became its youngest Wealth Management Vice President in 2006. In July 2011, he embarked on a new venture, co-founding Clear Perspective Advisors, and has since expanded its presence into the Rockford market and beyond.

Jonathan's dedication to community service is illustrated through his involvement with numerous civic and charitable organizations, holding leadership positions and contributing to the growth and development of his community. His roles with the Aurora Civic Center Authority and his engagement with educational and counseling organizations highlight his commitment to civic duty and philanthropy.

Personally, Jonathan's life is enriched by his wife Amber, their two children, and his close-knit family ties in Aurora.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

• Aurora University, B.A. in Accounting and Marketing, Magna Cum Laude

• Aurora University, MBA certificate in Strategic Sales and Sales Management

• DePaul University, MBA certificate in Financial Planning

• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™ certification

• FINRA Licenses 6, 7, 63, 66

• State of Illinois Life & Health Insurance License
  

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Aurora Civic Center Authority, Board Member and Chairman 2012-Present

• St. Charles Bank & Trust, Board Member/Director 2023-Present

• Bank of Montgomery, Board Member/Director 2016-2023

• Serenity House Counseling Services, Board Member and Treasurer 2015-2018

• CASA Kane County, Chairman's Advisory Panel, Board Member 2012-2015

• A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools, Board Member 2012-2014