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RREEF AMERICA L.L.C.

222 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, IL 60606
Fiduciaryfee-onlySEC Registered
312-537-7000 linkedin.com/company/dws-group-com/ CRD #109596
$34.3B
Assets Managed
132
Clients
175
Employees
28
Years Active
since 1998

Compensation Model

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

Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46170. 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

complaint46170

6 regulatory action(s), 14 customer complaint(s)/arbitration(s), 1 termination(s) from a firm disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.

Resolved

Total complaints on record: 14

Complaint ratio: 10.61 per 100 clients

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

Firm Details

Legal NameRREEF AMERICA L.L.C.
CRD Number#109596
SEC RegisteredYes
Registration Date1998-01-27
States RegisteredIL
Assets Under Management$34.3B
Number of Clients132
Employees175
Compensation Typefee-only
Last ADV Filing46170

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. a fiduciary?

Yes. RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. 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 RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. charge clients?

RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Does RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. have any complaints?

Yes. RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. has 14 complaint(s) on record. Their complaint ratio is 10.61 per 100 clients (industry average: ~0.15).

How does RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. compare to other advisors in CHICAGO?

RREEF AMERICA L.L.C. has a Red Flag Score of 25/100. 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: 46170. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.