About Us
Built on Trust.
Stonemason Financial is committed to helping families in our community build lasting financial security — one relationship at a time.
Our Story
Why We Started Stonemason Financial
Stonemason Financial was founded in 2026 with a simple belief: every family deserves access to the kind of thoughtful, personalized financial guidance that was once reserved for the wealthy. Financial circumstances are ever-evolving and it is important to have an advisor that can adapt to changing landscapes.
This firm is built around the idea that a financial advisor should feel like a partner, not a salesperson. We are only interested in sound and personalized advice. Not every financial picture is the same, and we take great pride in making sure your plan aligns with your goals.
Today, we serve clients within McHenry IL area and beyond. We are grateful for every relationship, and look forward to helping more people find a plan to reach their goals.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Fiduciary Always
We are legally and ethically obligated to act in your best interest — not ours. That's not a marketing claim; it's the foundation of everything we do.
Clarity Over Complexity
Financial planning can be complicated. We make it clear. We explain every recommendation in plain language so you can make confident decisions.
Long-Term Relationships
We don't measure success in transactions. We measure it in the relationships we build with families as their lives evolve.
Community Rooted
We live and work in this community. Our clients are our neighbors, and we take that responsibility seriously.
The Team
The People Behind Your Plan
Peter Kalamaras
Founder & Advisor
Enrolled Agent
Peter founded Stonemason Financial after leaving a career in Manufacturing and most recently working for a CPA in Aurora. Forever learning, he spends much of his days doing research in the stock market, as well as the ever-changing tax landscape. He holds the Enrolled Agent credential from the IRS. Outside the office, he has fun planning trips/ adventures with his wife Rachel and son Connor. He is an avid golfer, and enjoys hosting get-togethers with family and friends.
Ready to Meet the Team?
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and see what it feels like to work with advisors who are genuinely on your side.