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HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC

200 W. MADISON ST., CHICAGO, IL 60606
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
312-962-3800 rose.hightoweradvisors.com/index.html CRD #145323
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$198.6B
Assets Managed
953
Clients
1983
Employees
18
Years Active
since 2008

Compensation Model

% of Assets (AUM)
Hourly Fees
Fixed / Flat Fees
Commissions
Performance Fees

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46160. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Conflict of Interest Analysis

Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No

No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.

Insurance Licensed: No

Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.

Custody of Client Assets: Yes

This firm has direct custody of client assets, rather than using an independent custodian. This is a higher-risk arrangement that requires additional regulatory safeguards.

Proprietary Products: No

Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.

Regulatory & Disciplinary History

complaint46160

1 customer complaint(s)/arbitration(s) disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 1

Complaint ratio: 0.10 per 100 clients

Industry average is approximately 0.15 complaints per 100 clients. A ratio above 0.30 is considered elevated.

Firm Details

Legal NameHIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC
CRD Number#145323
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date2008-10-03
States RegisteredIL
Assets Under Management$198.6B
Number of Clients953
Employees1983
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46160

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC a fiduciary?

Yes. HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.

How does HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC charge clients?

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC have any complaints?

Yes. HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC has 1 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 0.10 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC compare to other advisors in CHICAGO?

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC has a Red Flag Score of 87/100. There are 367 registered advisory firms in CHICAGO. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.

Where does this data come from?

All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.

Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46160. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.