Sean Prendergast

Sean Prendergast

Wealth Advisor, Director
Chicago
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Education

Bachelor’s degree in financial planning from University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign

Certification(s) & Designation(s)

About Sean

Sean Prendergast is a wealth advisor at Hightower Signature Wealth (formerly Hightower Great Lakes). He values the opportunity to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial goals. Sean earned his Bachelor of Science in agricultural and consumer economics with a concentration in financial planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign. He holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 Security Licenses, as well as the Series 4 and 9 Principal Licenses.

Sean lives in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys spending time in the city with his family and his girlfriend, Megan. When he’s not helping clients reach their financial goals, he’s throwing flags on Friday nights as an IHSA football official in the Chicago Catholic League.

Sean’s Recommended Reads

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    Moe’s Market Memo – September 18, 2026

    Weekly data-driven insights on the markets and economy Mohammad Abouchleih, MBA, CIMA®Senior Investment Consultant Fed Hikes Rates The Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate increase on Wednesday, lifting its benchmark rate to 3.75%-4%. The move reflects ongoing concerns about elevated inflation, driven in part by higher energy prices and other economic pressures. Most Fed…

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    Weekly Wisdom: Fed Meeting Recap – Higher Rates, Stronger Growth

    The Fed Delivers a Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% at its September meeting, marking the first rate increase in more than three years.1 The decision was unanimous and largely anticipated by markets, but the more important message came from the Fed’s updated projections and…

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    The Most Powerful Financial Tool Women Have Isn’t Money. It’s Their Voice.

    Why Asking Questions May Be the Key to Financial Empowerment For years, conversations about women’s financial empowerment have centered on income, investing, and retirement planning. While those topics remain important, new research suggests the real catalyst for financial confidence may be something much simpler: asking questions. According to the Savvy Ladies 2026 Mid-Year National Women’s…