ARK Advisors LLC
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Client AUMClient assets under management
$174,499,352
Clients
325
Advisors
3
of 3 employees
About
Ark Advisors, LLC serves individual investors (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing ongoing portfolio management, fixed-fee financial planning, fiduciary consulting for retirement plans (401k), and 529-plan advisory services. The firm charges asset-based advisory fees for investment supervisory and retirement plan services and fixed fees for financial planning.
Ark structures client relationships around a personalized Investment Policy Statement for each client, generally operates with discretionary authority for investment supervisory services, and conducts account reviews at least quarterly; investment methods include fundamental analysis and a mix of long-term, income-oriented, growth, and asset-allocation strategies. Retirement plan services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis and the firm documents client objectives, risk tolerance, and monitoring procedures as part of its process.
Noteworthy aspects include a small adviser team managing roughly $195.6 million across about 325 clients and recent SEC registration accepted in February 2025, which distinguishes its scale and regulatory status among similarly sized firms. The firm’s representatives are also licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions for insurance products (with disclosure and documented conflict-mitigation procedures), and Ark maintains a NIST-aligned cybersecurity program and cyber insurance.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Fixed fees for financial planning services from $500 to $20,000
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.50% $3,000,001+: 0.25%
Commission-based compensation received by certain representatives for insurance product sales
Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees ranging from $500 to $20,000
Main office
205 N. Williamsburg Drive, Suite E
Bloomington IL 61704
Advisors at this office
3
Most active in
Illinois · Texas
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Advisors at this firm
Henry V
Series 65
Bloomington, IL
ARK Advisors LLC
Henry Vance is a financial advisor at ARK Advisors LLC in Bloomington, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining ARK Advisors, he worked in production machining technologies and operated a lawn services business. He also spent over a decade involved in K-12 homeschooling. ARK Advisors LLC serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary consulting for retirement plans, and 529-plan advisory services. The firm uses personalized Investment Policy Statements and a range of investment strategies, managing approximately $195.6 million across about 325 clients.
Patrick V
Series 66
Bloomington, IL
ARK Advisors LLC
Patrick Vance is a financial advisor at ARK Advisors LLC in Bloomington, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with ARK Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Two Farm Boys, a business that sells crafts through Etsy. ARK Advisors LLC serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary consulting, and 529-plan advisory services. The firm uses a personalized Investment Policy Statement for each client and employs fundamental analysis alongside a combination of long-term, income-oriented, growth, and asset-allocation investment strategies.
Brad M
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Bloomington, IL
ARK Advisors LLC
Brad Metz is a financial advisor at ARK Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. Prior to joining ARK Advisors in 2013, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2013 to 2017. Metz is also licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on fixed insurance sales. ARK Advisors LLC serves individual investors—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, fiduciary consulting, and 529-plan advisory services. The firm uses a personalized Investment Policy Statement and a combination of fundamental analysis, long-term growth, income-oriented, and asset-allocation strategies.
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