KZ
CFA
KZ
CFA

Kevin Ziets

20 Years of Experience
Wheaton, IL
Broker

Kevin Ziets is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at First Trust Advisors LP, based in Wheaton, IL, with 20 years of industry experience. Kevin is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Socially Responsible Investing. Their firm serves 5,731 clients with $310B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
607 advisors
Number of Clients
5,731 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$54.0M average
Assets Under Management
$309.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.00%

Fees vary by strategy, ranging from 0.00% to 1.00% annually depending on the specific separately managed account strategy chosen.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

120 E. Liberty Drive, Suite 400, Wheaton, IL, 60187

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Employment History
Current Registrations
First Trust Portfolios L.P.Broker
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
First Trust Advisors LP
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Muzinich Capital LLCBroker
September 2017 - May 2025 · 7 yrs 8 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
November 2013 - July 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Lazard Capital Markets LLCBroker
July 2013 - November 2013 · 4 mos
C & Co/princeridge LLCBroker
January 2010 - July 2013 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Pali Capital, INC.Broker
September 2008 - January 2010 · 1 yr 4 mos
Goldman, Sachs & CO.Broker
July 2006 - September 2008 · 2 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
IL
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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