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Crescent Grove Advisors

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Client assets under management

$5,143,822,364

Clients

325

89% high-net worth

Advisors

20

of 34 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

16

Very Low

Average account size

$15,827,146

About

Crescent Grove Advisors provides integrated wealth management, family office and Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services to high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices and institutional clients, and also offers a portfolio advisory line for clients with $1–10 million in liquid investable assets. The firm routinely provides financial planning, trust and estate planning, tax and insurance consulting, and discretionary portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers and alternative investments.

The firm’s investment process is centered on a client‑specific investment policy statement (IPS) and an asset‑allocation framework overseen by a Crescent Grove Investment Committee that sources Independent Managers and alternative strategies; performance measurement and reporting draw on external sources such as Bloomberg and fund sponsors. The brochure discloses that Crescent Grove advertises hypothetical performance and uses client testimonials in its marketing, and it describes reliance on third‑party data and tools (including limited use of AI for internal support) when preparing performance information and client communications.

What distinguishes Crescent Grove from many peers is its affiliate relationships and related operational arrangements: it is affiliated with Barrett Upton Capital Partners (a private fund‑of‑funds manager) under a staff and expense sharing agreement and discloses a streamlined due diligence process for affiliated funds, while employees may invest alongside clients in private fund offerings and serve on certain advisory boards; the firm also discloses insurance‑product sales through an affiliate that generates commissions and a referral/bonus program for employees. These organizational links and the firm’s described controls around conflicts, custody negotiations with Fidelity, and use of layered private fund structures are notable governance and operational features called out in the brochure.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: Not explicitly stated, fees are negotiable and vary by client $1,000,000 - $10,000,000: Investment management fees between 0.10% and 1.25% annually (charged quarterly in arrears), varies by size and asset composition $10,000,000+: Family Office Services minimum net worth $10,000,000 with fees between 0.10% and 1.25%, exact tiers not explicitly detailed Not specified - Not specified: OCIO services fees range from 0.30% to 0.60% annually (charged quarterly in arrears)

Commissions

Insurance products sold by employees through affiliate Crescent Grove Insurance LLC are commission-based, separate from advisory fees

Project-based

Hourly fees may be charged for certain consulting services, specific rates not disclosed

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning and consulting fees typically range from $3,000 to $150,000 per year (charged quarterly in advance) Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees may also be charged; fees are negotiable

Main office location

Crescent Grove Advisors

100 South Saunders Road, Suite 210

Lake Forest IL 60045, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Minnesota · Missouri · New York · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Eric S

CFA®, Series 63

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Eric Schmitz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with five years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2016. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by an investment committee that conducts manager due diligence and monitoring.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher D

Series 65

Atlanta, GA

Crescent Grove Advisors

Christopher Durham is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions. Crescent Grove Advisors manages approximately $5 billion in client assets, employing a customized investment process that includes both long-term strategic allocations and short-term tactical adjustments overseen by an investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennelle V

Series 66

Atlanta, GA

Crescent Grove Advisors

Jennelle Vestal is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides dog sitting services as an independent contractor. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with integrated wealth management, family office services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with shorter-term tactical adjustments.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert P

Series 66

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Robert Peterson is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Crescent Grove Advisors since 2018, following a 17-year tenure at Ayco/Goldman Sachs. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by an investment committee and access to a broad range of investment options.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Donald W

Series 63

Atlanta, GA

Crescent Grove Advisors

Donald Wright is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Wright holds a Series 63 designation. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sanders D

Series 65

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Sanders Dargan is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management. Prior to his advisory career, he has experience in landscaping and glass and mirror services. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets and emphasizes customized investment policy statements and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nicholas K

Series 66

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Nicholas Kochanski is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. Crescent Grove manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that includes strategic and tactical asset allocation overseen by an investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mitchell P

Series 66

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Mitchell Prosk is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. Crescent Grove manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffrey R

CFP®, Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Crescent Grove Advisors

Jeffrey Robbins is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Next Generation Wealth Management, and Martin Capital Management. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm combines long-term strategic allocations with shorter-term tactical adjustments, utilizing independent managers and alternative strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David K

Series 63, Series 65

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

David Keevins is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and emphasizes customized investment policy statements and an asset-allocation approach combining long-term strategic and short-term tactical adjustments.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Blake K

CFA®, Series 66

Milwaukee, WI

Crescent Grove Advisors

Blake Karls is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Crescent Grove Advisors in Milwaukee, WI. He previously worked at Artisan Partners Asset Management for nine years and Robert W. Baird for three years. Crescent Grove Advisors provides wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets, employing a customized investment process that integrates long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments and utilizes third-party independent managers and alternative strategies.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher J

Series 66

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Christopher Jauch is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and portfolio advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary mandates. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Elizabeth W

Series 66

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

Elizabeth Watkins is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Ziegler Capital Management. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process combining long-term strategic allocations with shorter-term tactical adjustments.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James W

Series 63

Lake Forest, IL

Crescent Grove Advisors

James Wood is a financial advisor at Crescent Grove Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Crescent Grove Advisors since 2015. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, OCIO solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets and employs a customized investment process that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation overseen by a dedicated investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Dustin W

CFP®

Milwaukee, WI

Crescent Grove Advisors

Dustin Wolk is a CFP® professional with 4 years of industry experience, currently serving at Crescent Grove Advisors since 2016. He is based in Milwaukee, WI. Crescent Grove Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing integrated wealth management, family office services, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions, and portfolio advisory. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets using a customized investment policy framework that combines long-term strategic allocations with tactical adjustments, supported by a dedicated investment committee.

Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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