Advisor at UTES Wealth Strategies
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Firm
UTES Wealth Strategies
Location
Antioch, IL 60002
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
56 years
William Utes is the sole advisor at UTES Wealth Strategies in Antioch, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 56 years of industry experience. He has been managing his own advisory business since 2019 and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc. since 2007. In addition to investment advising, he occasionally offers insurance reviews to clients through approved vendors. UTES Wealth Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with selected outside money managers and offers educational newsletters and seminars to clients.
Based on UTES Wealth Strategies
Based on UTES Wealth Strategies
Financial planning fees range from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity and involvement of outside experts.
$0 - $100,000: 1.50% (Discretionary) / 1.60% (Non-Discretionary) $100,001 - $500,000: 1.25% (Discretionary) / 1.35% (Non-Discretionary) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% (Discretionary) / 1.10% (Non-Discretionary) $1,000,001+: 0.50% (Discretionary) / 0.60% (Non-Discretionary)
Yes, commissions are charged for insurance products sold by the advisor in his capacity as a licensed insurance agent.
1824 White Lake Drive
Antioch, IL 60002
Illinois
William Edward Utes d/b/a Utes Wealth Strategies
2019 - Present (7 years)
Securities America Advisors, Inc
2007 - Present (19 years)
Securities America, inc.
2007 - Present (19 years)
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