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CFP
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CFP

David Close

22 Years of Experience
Evanston, IL

David Close is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Savant Wealth Management, based in Evanston, IL, with 22 years of industry experience. David operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 3 more. Their firm serves 18,145 clients with $38B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
312 advisors
Number of Clients
18,145 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.1M average
Assets Under Management
$38.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$300K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Savant Wealth Management's fees for investment management range from 0.50% to 1.50% annually, based on the amount you invest and the complexity of services. There are annual minimum fees, and clients with lower amounts invested may pay a higher percentage. Savant typically requires at least $300,000 to open an investment portfolio.

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Location

1578 Sherman Avenue, #1, Evanston, IL, 60201

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

David is a member of Close and Associates, LLC, where he focuses on tax planning and preparation. He spends about 10-20% of his time preparing state and federal tax forms.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Savant Wealth Management
October 2025 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Gryphon Advisors, LLC
September 2006 - December 2025 · 19 yrs 3 mos
Gryphon Advisors
March 2004 - September 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Takaki Close & Associates, LTD.
March 2003 - December 2003 · 9 mos
State Registrations1 state
IL
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Exams
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