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William Edward Utes

Advisor at UTES Wealth Strategies — Antioch, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

56 years

Location

Antioch, IL 60002

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UTES Wealth Strategies

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

0 Low

Avg AUM per client

—

HNW client ratio

—

About

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 worked with firms including Securities America, Inc. and Brookstreet Securities Corporation. Utes occasionally reviews insurance needs with clients in coordination with approved vendors. UTES Wealth Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a manager-selection process and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation using various investment vehicles, supplemented by client newsletters and educational seminars.

Client services

Based on UTES Wealth Strategies

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on UTES Wealth Strategies

General estate planning guidance Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on UTES Wealth Strategies

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees range from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity and involvement of outside experts.

Percentage

$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)

Commissions

Yes, commissions are charged for insurance products sold by the advisor in his capacity as a licensed insurance agent.

Location

Antioch, IL

1824 White Lake Drive

Antioch IL 60002

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

56 years of industry experience

William Edward Utes d/b/a Utes Wealth Strategies

2019 - Present • 7 years

Round Lake Beach, IL

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2007 - Present • 19 years

Rond Lake Beach, IL

Securities America Advisors, Inc

2007 - 2019 • 12 years

Round Lake Beach, IL

Brookstreet Securities Corporation

2005 - 2007 • 2 years

Round Lake Beach, IL

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2002 - 2003 • 1 year

Round Lake Beach, IL

Disclosures

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