Nick Hendricker is a Financial Advisor with Cornerstone Financial Benefits, serving individuals, families, and business owners throughout West Central Illinois. He holds his Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses and is licensed in life insurance.
Born and raised in Brown County and currently residing in Mt. Sterling, Nick is proud to serve the communities he has called home his entire life. He earned a degree in Mortuary Science from Carl Sandburg College in 2019 and later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Illinois University in 2025.
Before entering the financial services industry, Nick worked in funeral service from 2019 to 2023, helping families through some of life’s most difficult and important moments. He then worked in sales with Dot Foods from 2023 to 2026, where he developed valuable experience in relationship management, customer service, and problem-solving. These experiences helped shape his commitment to building lasting relationships and putting clients’ needs first.
In addition to his work as a financial advisor, Nick owns and manages rental properties, providing him with firsthand experience in investing, business ownership, and long-term financial planning. He enjoys helping clients develop strategies that align with their goals while building confidence in their financial future.
Nick is actively involved in the community as a board member of Action Brown County (ABC), a coach for the Brown County Hornets football program, and an official for area basketball and baseball games. He married his wife, Kylie, in June 2025, and the couple resides in Mt. Sterling.
Whether working with individuals preparing for retirement, families planning for the future, or business owners navigating financial decisions, Nick is committed to providing personalized guidance and building relationships based on trust, integrity, and service.
How We Help
Services To Help You To and Through Retirement
Whether you are preparing for retirement, transitioning into retirement, or already retired, having a comprehensive financial plan provides the foundation for making life’s most important financial decisions. At Cornerstone Financial Benefits, our advisors work closely with clients to develop personalized strategies designed around their goals, priorities, and vision for the future.
As an independent financial services firm, we have access to a wide range of investment, insurance, and retirement planning solutions. This flexibility allows us to focus on what matters most—helping clients make informed decisions that align with their unique circumstances and objectives.
We believe successful retirement planning is about more than accumulating assets. It requires a thoughtful strategy for generating income, managing risk, addressing taxes, and adapting to life’s unexpected changes. Because retirement can last 20, 30, or even 40 years, having a plan in place is essential.
Our process begins by getting to know you—your goals, concerns, family, and financial situation. From there, we develop customized strategies designed to help you build wealth, create sustainable retirement income, protect what you’ve worked hard to earn, and pursue long-term financial confidence.
Our mission is simple: to help clients create clarity, confidence, and control as they prepare for and navigate retirement.
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