Steward Advisors, LLC logo

Steward Advisors, LLC

Updated today

Client assets under management

$160,256,342

Clients

104

48% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

26

Low

Average account size

$1,540,926

About

Steward Advisors, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals (including high-net-worth clients) and a range of entities such as trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations and family offices. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services (estimated at 15–20% of firm time) as well as private portfolio management and standalone or limited-scope planning engagements.

Portfolios are constructed from asset-allocation models using ETFs, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, and are governed by a written investment policy with periodic rebalancing and quarterly performance reporting. The firm also employs options and other derivatives strategies, may engage in short-term trading or margin transactions where appropriate, and uses Monte Carlo statistical analysis to produce hypothetical projections in retirement planning.

Steward’s explicit use of hypothetical performance projections and its disclosure that derivatives (options strategies) can be used in client accounts are features that are uncommon among peer team firms. The firm manages about $160.7 million across roughly 104 clients, and for eligible clients may recommend privately placed securities and alternative pooled vehicles in addition to public funds, reflecting a relatively concentrated client base and broader access to alternative investments.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee of $3,500 for standalone comprehensive financial plan

Percentage

$0 - $1,100,000: 1.0% Over $1,100,000 - $2,200,000: 0.75% Over $2,200,000 - $5,500,000: 0.50% Over $5,500,000 - $11,000,000: 0.35% Over $11,000,000+: 0.25%

Project-based

$350 per hour for financial planning for clients under $600,000 in assets under management

Subscriptions

Negotiated quarterly retainer fee for financial planning for clients under $600,000 in assets under management

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Financial planning charged hourly at $350 per hour, retainer basis at negotiated quarterly rate, or fixed fee $3,500 for standalone comprehensive plan

Main office location

Steward Advisors, LLC

625 West Adams Street, Floor 19

Chicago IL 60661, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Florida · Illinois

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

user avatar

Nicholas L

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Steward Advisors, LLC

Nicholas Lovitsch is a financial advisor at Steward Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Red Lion from 2019 to 2023. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets and integrates financial planning into its services, using a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, bonds, and privately placed securities.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
user avatar

Dale B

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Steward Advisors, LLC

Dale Branda is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Steward Advisors, LLC since 2016. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Chicago, IL. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets and integrates financial planning into its services, utilizing diversified portfolios and documented reporting practices.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
user avatar

Timothy O

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Steward Advisors, LLC

Timothy Obendorf is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Steward Advisors, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% minority owner and board member of McLennan Property Management Company, which manages commercial and industrial properties in the Chicago area. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets, integrating financial planning with investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and privately placed investments, while employing options and derivatives for hedging and tactical purposes.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
user avatar

Michael K

Series 65, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Steward Advisors, LLC

Michael Kwon is a financial advisor with Steward Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Steward Advisors since 2013. Steward Advisors serves individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices with fee-based financial planning and private portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $137 million in assets, offering integrated financial planning, Monte Carlo retirement analysis, and tailored portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and derivatives strategies.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through – whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.

Call (201) 292-4557

Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.

By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")