Joe Allaria, CFP®, MBA

Wealth Planning | Business Advisory | Employee Benefits

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CarsonAllaria Wealth Management Joe Allaria, CFP®, MBA
Glen Carbon, IL

Serving Clients Nationwide

Wealth Planning | Business Advisory | Employee Benefits

13 Certified Advisor Reviews™
5 out of 5 Stars
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Areas of Focus

  • Employee Benefits
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Life Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Owning a Business
  • Retirement Planning
  • Taxes

About Joe Allaria, CFP®, MBA

As a Partner and Wealth Advisor for CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Joe’s primary responsibilities are to work directly with clients as the leader of their financial plan, while also creating and implementing the strategic vision for the firm. Joe brings an analytical, yet creative approach in finding solutions for our clients and in pursuing the vision of our firm.

For his numerous articles, Joe has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today.com, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, and Investopedia. Joe is committed to educating his clients and the general public about the important issues surrounding financial planning and wealth management.

“I enjoy writing and it’s fulfilling to shed light on financial topics that are misunderstood. I understand how frustrating it can be when you need answers, but don’t have anywhere to turn. We want to give people somewhere to turn for financial help.”

Joe earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2015. The CFP® marks identify those individuals who have met the rigorous experience and ethical requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination covering the following areas: the financial planning process, risk management, investments, tax planning and management, retirement planning, and estate planning. Joe also holds a Life & Health Insurance License and a Series 65 Security License.

Joe was born and raised in Edwardsville, Illinois, where he graduated from high school and received a Division I football scholarship to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. There, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and met his wife, Jacki. Joe played football throughout his college career and was named a 1st Team ESPN Academic All-American, while also being honored as an SIU Top 25 Distinguished Senior, of which honorees are selected university-wide. He later earned an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Joe, Jacki, and their three children, Brooks, Bennett, and Ellie, enjoy living in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community. They enjoy traveling as a family, hiking in the Pacific Northwest, being outdoors, listening to and playing music, and spending time with family and friends.

“Edwardsville is a great community and Jacki and I are extremely blessed to live here. When we aren’t home, we love traveling together and experiencing new things. We have a passion for making a difference and leaving a positive, lasting impact on this world.”

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Primary Location

1 Ginger Creek Meadows Dr, Glen Carbon IL, 62034

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Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed

What to expect in the first meeting

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Offers Investment Management

Yes

About CarsonAllaria Wealth Management

CarsonAllaria Wealth Management is an independent Registered Investment Advisor in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with clients nationwide, specializing in retirement, investment, and tax planning for pre-retirees, retirees, and affluent families in Metro East Illinois and the greater St. Louis region.

Why CarsonAllaria Wealth Management?

✔️ Fiduciary

The highest legal duty of one party to another, requiring us to always put your interests ahead of our own.

✔️ Team Approach

Financial success takes a team. We’ll build one for you or help lead the team you have.

✔️ We’re Specialists

Some advisors are generalists, serving everyone. We specialize so that we can better serve our clients with a deep understanding of the issues they face.

✔️ Client-Advisor Ratio

Big box firms load advisors with several hundred clients. We don’t. With us, you’ll never be just a number.

Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General |Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Bachelors of Science, Marketing

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family
  • Hiking
  • Music
  • Traveling
  • Writing

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Corporate Executives
  • Dentists
  • Dual Income Family
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Gen X
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Intergenerational Families
  • Living in Retirement
  • Physicians

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5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Jan 30, 2026
Great group of people. Personal service and they take a whollistic view of all our investments and what our goals are. I an confident with these people and do not have to watch thing closely. Highly recommended.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Jan 30, 2026
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Marc Metz

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Dec 24, 2025
Choosing Carson Allaria is one of the Best financial decisions I’ve made for strengthening my portfolio. The difference showed within my first year & is growing. Additionally, I love the work ethic provided. My advisor, Jay, is transparent, consistent, organized and easy with helping when I need answers. I’m sure this reflects the entire team. I highly recommend this team for Wealth Management.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Dec 24, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Sheri Jones

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Apr 7, 2025
I couldn’t be more impressed with their level of professionalism, expertise, and personalized service. From the very beginning, they took the time to understand my financial goals and tailored a strategy that aligned perfectly with my needs. Highly Recommend!!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Apr 7, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Joshua Evans

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Apr 7, 2025
We feel the team truly keeps our best interests in mind. Joe is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. He and the team are always quick to respond to our questions and inquiries. They are also incredibly friendly, pleasant and patient. We highly recommend anyone to utilize their financial advising services.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Apr 7, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Erin Camp

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 30, 2025
I deeply respect Mark and the work he and his staff do. They make things easy on me and answer any questions/requests I have promptly.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 30, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Alex Dow

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 30, 2025
My family and I are very excited about our financial future thanks to Jay and his team at CarsonAllaria!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 30, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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D JARRETT

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Mar 3, 2025
We have been clients of Carson Allaria for over 20 years. Joe, Scott, Mark and staff have always been helpful, resourceful and professional. We trust Carson Allaria with our wealth management and financial future. Highly recommend.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Mar 3, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Molly Hantla

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Feb 26, 2025
Our family has nothing but positive experiences with CarsonAllaria. Great communication and super helpful. Would highly recommend!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Feb 26, 2025
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Chelsea Guempel

5 Stars

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Dec 3, 2024
   
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Dec 3, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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TomTom1897

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Aug 10, 2024
Joe and his team at Carson Allaria are wonderful. They are professional and take management of their clients funds seriously but they are also down to earth and easy to talk to. The office staff are always helpful and friendly. We made the right decision to go with Carson Allaria.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Aug 10, 2024
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Claudia McNary

5 Stars

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Apr 7, 2023
As usual, great job of summarizing a complex topic in a very bipartisan manner!....Thank you!!
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Apr 7, 2023
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Kent Cornell

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Nov 17, 2022
Mark and his team are great to work with. They have our upmost trust and confidence. We have recommended them to family and friends and all of them are just as happy with Mark and Joe as we are. They are great people in addition to being great financial advisors. Highly recommend.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Nov 17, 2022
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Dustin Battas

5 Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Apr 27, 2021
Joe Allaria has been great to us and has done well for us financially.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Client as of Apr 27, 2021
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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FAQs

Who does CarsonAllaria primarily serve?
CarsonAllaria works with individuals, families, and small business owners, particularly those approaching or in retirement, affluent households, and professionals seeking support with retirement planning, tax strategy, risk management, and estate coordination. We tailor strategies to each client’s unique financial goals rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
Are you a fiduciary firm?
Yes. We operate as a fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), which means we are legally and ethically obligated to always act in our clients’ best interests when providing financial advice and investment guidance.

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