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Cerity partners LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Cerity partners LLC

Total advisors

771

Across 90 offices

Clients per advisor

32 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$4,574,620 Very High

HNW client ratio

58% Very High

About

Cerity Partners advises a broad client base — individuals (including high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients), families, trusts, estates, business entities and their employees, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, private funds, pooled investment vehicles and other institutional investors — and, as of December 31, 2025, reported advising approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm provides customized wealth management services including discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services and insurance placement (some of which are provided through affiliates).

The firm’s investment framework centers on client‑specific Investment Profiles and asset allocation, combining proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection and periodic rebalancing with both third‑party strategies and direct security selection where appropriate. For Qualified Clients it also structures access to alternative and private market solutions — including PMAI, a PDI Program with SPV series under PMOF, and co‑investment vehicles — while offering OCIO services and periodic use of performance‑based fee arrangements.

Compared with many large peers, Cerity Partners explicitly serves investment company clients and operates a suite of affiliated businesses (for example, a private markets platform and SPV structure, a venture unit, a state‑registered insurance agency, an affiliated broker‑dealer and a tax services affiliate), which expand in‑house service options but create additional conflicts that the firm discloses (including fee‑sharing arrangements with third parties such as BlueArc and a strategic equity and referral relationship with Nasdaq Private Market). These affiliated offerings can result in access to customized private investments and co‑investment allocations not commonly available from other enterprise advisers, and the firm’s brochure highlights related allocation, valuation and revenue‑sharing governance and disclosure practices for prospective clients to review.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Location

320 S. Canal St., 44th Floor

Chicago IL 60606

Advisors at this office

23

Advisors at this office

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Eric K

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Eric Kuehl is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wasmer, Schroeder & Company, Cincinnati Asset Management, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. He has been with Cerity Partners since 2021. Cerity Partners serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection with access to alternative and private market solutions and affiliated business offerings.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jake C

CFP®, CFA®

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Jake Clemens is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021 and previously was with Beacon Trust from 2017 to 2020. Based in Chicago, IL, Clemens has experience serving a range of client needs within enterprise-level advisory settings. Cerity Partners advises a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and combines quantitative screening with direct security selection, alternative investments, and co-investment vehicles to meet client-specific investment profiles.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Douglas N

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Douglas Nardi is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at HPM Partners LLC, 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC, and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. His background includes extensive investment management roles across several well-established firms. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Ariella M

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Ariella Masters is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at RITA Corporation for six years before joining Cerity Partners in 2023. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach that integrates proprietary quantitative screening and direct security selection, offering customized wealth management services and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Abraham J

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Abraham Jimenez is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Chicago, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at The Vanguard Group. Cerity Partners serves a broad range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework focused on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jorge S

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Jorge Salazar is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Northern Trust Company. He also spent four years at Loyola University Chicago. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that integrates client-specific profiles, quantitative screening, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Avery B

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Avery Bross is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Chicago, IL, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Avery held academic roles at Colgate University and Kansai Gaidai University, and worked at The Latin School of Chicago. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and utilizes a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Esteban T

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Esteban Trevino is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for The Ayco Company, L.P./Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for 13 years before joining Cerity Partners in 2025. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach focused on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, integrating proprietary quantitative methods, third-party strategies, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market investments for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Cameron B

CFA®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Cameron Burke is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. He has prior experience with Boston College, the University of Notre Dame, and Northwestern Mutual, as well as five years in full-time education. Based in Chicago, IL, Burke brings a diverse background that includes both financial services and academic roles. Cerity Partners advises a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and foundations, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that integrates proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Kevin K

CFA®

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Kevin Koehler is a CFA® charterholder currently with Cerity Partners LLC in Chicago, IL, where he has worked since 2025. He has two years of industry experience, including previous roles at Whittier Trust, Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC, and Nuveen. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base ranging from individuals and families to institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Dragan T

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Dragan Timotic is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent nine years at T2 Asset Management, LLC. He is based in Chicago, IL. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection alongside access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Hannah C

CFP®, Series 66

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Hannah Christopher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023, following roles at Fidelity Investments and UBS. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Constantine M

CFA®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Constantine Mulligan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license. He has 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently working at Cerity Partners LLC since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Blue Prairie Group, LLC, RH Financial Group, LLC, and Results One Financial, LLC. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and combines proprietary quantitative screening with third-party strategies and direct security selection, while also providing access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Karim A

CFA®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Karim Ahamed is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2010 and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board and finance committee of Ingenuity, Inc., an arts education organization, and is involved with several endowment funds and social impact financial institutions. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that integrates proprietary quantitative processes and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Wyatt A

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Cerity partners LLC

Wyatt Allen is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC based in Chicago, IL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently begun his career, with prior experience at Morgan Stanley and the Manursing Island Club. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Cerity Partners advises a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach focused on client-specific profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and both third-party strategies and direct security selection.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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