Ethan DeValk

Professional:
After interning with Equitable Advisors in the summer of his junior year, Ethan returned upon graduation as a Financial Advisor, focusing on helping families, educators, and small-business owners achieve financial clarity and long-term stability. He has always had a passion for helping others, so pairing that with a fascination with finance and analytics, made this career path the perfect fit. With a client-first philosophy, he works closely with each client to help develop personalized strategies that align with their goals, values, and life stages. His guidance is tailored to the client's unique priorities, with a focus on transparency, education, and long-term relationship building. 

Qualifications:
Ethan graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics with a minor in business. He currently holds the following licenses, titles, and designations:

• FINRA Series 7 and 66 Resignations
• Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance Licenses

Personal:
Ethan has an avid passion for sports and can often be found watching his favorite Chicago teams, especially the Bears, Cubs, and Bulls, or cheering on his Illini. He loves staying active with golf, basketball, and snowboarding, but also likes to experiment with woodworking and stained glass in his free time. Ethan also loves to travel and cook, mostly tinkering with recipes on his grill and griddle.