AdvisorRanked

Best Financial Advisors in CHICAGO, Illinois

Ranked by SEC regulatory data — fees, complaints, and fiduciary status. Updated quarterly.

367
Registered Firms
0.95%
Median Fee
of assets/year
$1.4B
Median AUM
367
Firms Listed
in our database

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Top Rated Established Verified367 firms shown

Top-Ranked Advisors in CHICAGO

Page 1 of 15 · 367 firms

#1
95

HEITMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1980

$6.1B AUM184 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#2
95

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2015

$2.5B AUM433 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#3
93

SEGALL BRYANT & HAMILL

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1994

$22.6B AUM51 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#4
93

HEITMAN REAL ESTATE SECURITIES LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1995

$1.8B AUM43 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#5
93

DUFF & PHELPS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1979

$12.7B AUM26 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#6
93

DEARBORN PARTNERS L.L.C.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1997

$2.7B AUM13 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#7
93

ZACKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1992

$14.6B AUM11 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#8
93

MILLIMAN FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2012

$40.3B AUM135 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#9
93

VALOR EQUITY PARTNERS

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2012

$59.3B AUM68 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#10
93

FREEPORT FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2013

$4.1B AUM18 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#11
93

WALTON STREET CAPITAL, L.L.C.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2008

$9.8B AUM58 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#12
92

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1981

$11.9B AUM3 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#13
92

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1978

$186.3B AUM25 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#14
92

BMO ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1989

$6.2B AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#15
92

MORNINGSTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1999

$87.8B AUM52 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#16
92

DOLAN MCENIRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1997

$13.8B AUM11 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#17
92

CASTLEARK MANAGEMENT LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 1999

$4.6B AUM18 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#18
92

AAM

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2001

$27.5B AUM30 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#19
92

HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC.

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2001

$67.6B AUM25 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#20
92

ATTUCKS ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2002

$3.9B AUM11 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#21
92

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2004

$3.5B AUM47 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#22
92

CHANNING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2003

$4.2B AUM7 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#23
92

PROMANAGE, LLC

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2004

$4.1B AUM4 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#24
92

CFI PARTNERS

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2011

$26.3B AUM23 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only
#25
92

MAINSTREET ADVISORS

CHICAGO, IL · Since 2008

$5.9B AUM6 clientsFee: 0%
FiduciaryFee-Only

Frequently Asked Questions

How are advisors ranked?

We use a Trust Score (0–100) based on SEC Form ADV disclosures. Firms start at a base and receive points for positive signals (fiduciary status, years established, client base) with deductions for disciplinary events, complaints, and conflicts.

What's the average financial advisor fee in CHICAGO?

The median advisory fee in CHICAGO, IL is 0.95% of assets under management per year, based on Form ADV filings from 367 registered firms.

Where does this data come from?

All data is sourced from SEC.gov Form ADV public filings and FINRA BrokerCheck. These are mandatory regulatory disclosures — every registered advisor must file them.