Lemont Woman Named To Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors

LEMONT, IL — Lemont resident and Merill Lynch Wealth Management financial advisor Janette Acton was named to Forbes' America's Top Women Wealth Advisors list.

Janette lives in Lemont and attended Eastern Illinois University, according to a release. She is a 26-year veteran of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and is a senior vice president. Acton handles general retirement planning for both individual and retirement plans, estate planning, trust services, and education planning. In her free time, Acton volunteers for the Lemont High School Educational Foundation, a release states.

According to Forbes' list, Acton's typical size of household accounts is $1 to $10 million.

“I’m incredibly honored to be one of the women from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management recognized by Forbes as a leader in the industry,” Acton told Patch. “Whether it’s high net worth individuals, families or business owners, I thrive on helping my clients meet their financial goals and make the most of their resources.”