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Michael Smith

26 Years of Experience
Bolingbrook, IL
3 DisclosuresBroker

Michael Smith is a registered investment advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners, based in Bolingbrook, IL, with 26 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 5 more. Their firm serves 9,258 clients with $4.8B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
114 advisors
Number of Clients
9,258 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$517K average
Assets Under Management
$4.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.20%

Annual asset management fees range from 0% to 2.20% and are negotiable. LPL sponsored advisory programs have separate fee schedules with maximum annual fees ranging from 1.35% to 2.95%.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

440 West Boughton, Suite 208B, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
May 2012
Denied
Customer Dispute
April 2008
Settled
Employment Separation After Allegations
June 2003
Other Business Activities

Michael is associated with HighPoint Planning Partners as a DBA for LPL business, dedicating about half their time. Michael is also associated with HighPoint Advisory Group, LLC as a Registered Investment Advisor, dedicating nearly full-time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Highpoint Planning Partners
December 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
April 2025 - July 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos
Highpoint Planning Partners
February 2016 - December 2021 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Level Four Advisory Services
March 2015 - January 2016 · 10 mos
Investment Professionals, INC.
April 2014 - March 2015 · 11 mos
Investment Professionals, INC.Broker
July 2013 - March 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2008 - July 2013 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
January 2008 - July 2013 · 5 yrs 6 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
October 2003 - January 2008 · 4 yrs 3 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
June 2003 - January 2008 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
January 2000 - July 2003 · 3 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations6 states
AZFLILINNCWI
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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