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Estate & Trust Advisors

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Client assets under management

$256,470,000

Clients

175

20% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 6 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

44

Typical

Average account size

$1,465,543

About

Estate & Trust Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit‑sharing plans, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and retainer arrangements, and also makes available sub‑advisers through Envestnet.

The firm builds custom, individually managed portfolios using a core‑and‑satellite strategic asset allocation that combines mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds, with ongoing supervision and rebalancing. ETA relies on third‑party research (including Envestnet and Schwab resources) and generally recommends Schwab Institutional for custody and trade execution.

ETA is registered as both an investment adviser and an insurance agency, and its advisors receive commissions for life insurance and annuity sales, a practice that can present additional conflicts compared with many peers. The firm manages over $250 million—almost entirely on a discretionary basis—while operating with a four‑advisor team and permits employees to serve as trustees for family trusts, which creates custody considerations distinct from many similar firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management

Fee options

Fixed

Retainer agreements with negotiated fixed fees

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,000 - $10,000,000: 1.00% $10,000,000+: 0.80%

Commissions

Advisors receive commissions for life insurance and annuity work

Project-based

Hourly planning engagements available (rates not specified)

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $3,750 (not negotiable)

Main office location

Estate & Trust Advisors

2610 Lake Cook Road, Suite 190

Riverwoods IL 60015, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Illinois

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Yunfan Y

Series 65

Riverwoods, IL

Estate & Trust Advisors

Yunfan Ye is a financial advisor with Estate & Trust Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning their advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining the firm, Yunfan worked in various roles including at Lepolion Entertainment, Jarrett Digital, American Bear Logistics, Gemdale USA Corporation, and Escape Velocity Creative Agency. Estate & Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and financial planning, utilizing a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation with institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Wealth management
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Mark S

Series 63, Series 65

Riverwoods, IL

Estate & Trust Advisors

Mark Schwartz is a financial advisor with Estate & Trust Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Re-Direct Securities Corp. since 2001 and with Estate & Trust Advisors since 1997. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance products. Estate & Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm offers custom portfolio management using a strategic core-and-satellite approach and provides wealth management, financial planning, and participant consulting services.

Wealth management
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David M

Series 65

Riverwoods, IL

Estate & Trust Advisors

David Madison is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Estate & Trust Advisors since 2013. He is based in Riverwoods, IL, and is part of a four-advisor team. Estate & Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm offers custom-built portfolio management and wealth planning using a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation with institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Wealth management
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Jordan J

Series 63, Series 65

Riverwoods, IL

Estate & Trust Advisors

Jordan Jacobs is a financial advisor with Estate & Trust Advisors in Riverwoods, IL. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, all with his current firm. Estate & Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and financial planning, using a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation with institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Wealth management
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