John Stanton
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Phone: 630-445-2380
Mobile: 630-886-7248
E-mail jstanton@stantongroupwp.com
John Stanton is the founder of Stanton Group Wealth Partners, a premier financial planning and investment management firm dedicated to serving high-net-worth individuals and families.
Serving as the lead advisor, John draws on several decades of experience to craft comprehensive financial plans backed by customized investment strategies. He and his team specialize in helping successful business professionals preserve, protect, and thoughtfully pass along their hard-earned wealth across generations.
John’s career includes key roles within the Global Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley, as well as executive leadership positions at two distinguished investment management firms. These experiences sharpened his expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and client-centered advisory services.
He holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Business Management from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Eastern Illinois University.
Outside the office, John and his wife, Jill, treasure time spent with family and friends. They are passionate outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, golf, tennis, and exploring new destinations—particularly those offering beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets.
Erika Buchta
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Phone: 630-445-2380
Email: ebuchta@stantongroupwp.com
Erika brings exceptional organizational talent and a client-first mindset to Stanton Group Wealth Partners, where she serves as Client & Office Services Associate. Since joining the firm in 2021, she has played a key role in ensuring smooth operations by coordinating new client onboarding, account openings and maintenance, and a wide range of office projects. Her natural attention to detail and highly organized approach allow her to manage multiple priorities with efficiency and care.
Erika’s ability to balance professional responsibilities with her personal life shines through in everything she does. A dedicated mother to daughters Isabel and Natalia, she and her husband Jessie navigate family life with the same grace and structure she brings to the office.
With a background that includes education at Morton College and prior experience supporting client services in the wealth management space, Erika is a valued member of the Stanton Group team—helping clients feel supported and confident from their very first interaction. Her proactive, reliable presence helps the firm deliver the seamless, high-touch service its clients expect.
When Im Not Working
I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring local parks and trails, and working on my health. I love learning new things, whether through books, documentaries, or online courses, and I have a creative side that enjoys writing and journaling. I'm always looking for ways to grow, both personally and professionally.
Alec Stanton
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Phone: 630-445-2380
Email: ajstanton23@stantongroupwp.com
Alec Stanton supports Stanton Group Wealth Partners as an Insurance Case Planning Analyst, contributing specialized expertise to the firm’s insurance-related client strategies and case coordination. His role focuses on helping deliver comprehensive, tailored insurance planning solutions that align with clients’ broader wealth management and financial protection goals.
A Naperville-area native with strong local roots, Alec brings a detail-oriented and client-focused approach to his work. He draws on a solid educational foundation from Northern Illinois University and prior professional experience in education and coaching, where he developed strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and a commitment to supporting others in achieving their objectives.
Outside the office, Alec remains passionate about physical education, coaching, and staying active in the community—qualities that complement his professional contributions with energy, discipline, and a people-first mindset.
When Im Not Working
Seth Cogswell
Seth is a Strategic Partner of Stanton Group Wealth Partners, since 2024. He is the founder, and managing partners, at Running Oak Capital, a Minnesota-based boutique investment firm, that provides portfolio management services to Registered Investment Advisors like Stanton Group.
Running Oaks investment style is a rules-based investment process, that promotes discipline and objectivity, eliminating emotion from the investment management process. The process is called "Efficient Growth" , investing in companies that offer higher earnings growth, attractive valuations, and historically lower downside risk.
Seth also lived and worked in New York for 14 years, where he was a lead portfolio manager at Trillium Asset Management. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in Operations Research and earned his MBA from The Wharton School in Pennsylvania.
