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Thomas H. Zimmerman

ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
EVANSTON, IL 60201
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CRD#: 1198889
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Professional summary


Thomas H Zimmerman, CFP®, who also goes by Thomas Hefter Zimmerman, Thomas Zimmerman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Evanston, Illinois.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


ZWM was founded in 2003 and Tom Zimmerman has been advising clients since 1983. Using our active listening skills and our exrensive resources, we help our clients to identify and achieve their financial and life goals. Most clients have been advised by Tom for over 10 years, many for over 20 years.  Many references are available upon requests.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Divorce Planning
Debt Management
Budgeting
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Business Succession Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Estate & Generational Planning...
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Medical Professionals
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas Hefter Zimmerman | Thomas Zimmerman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Thomas H Zimmerman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1992

Experience


Current

July 18, 2003 - Present

ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1603 Orrington, Suite 1725, Evanston, IL 60201
RIA
CRD#: 127526
EVANSTON, IL
Past

January 3, 1998 - August 12, 2003

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2764
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

January 1, 1994 - August 12, 2003

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 21, 1993 - March 23, 1994

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
Past

October 16, 1987 - January 1, 1994

MESIROW INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15113
Past

October 20, 1983 - October 22, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
HEFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127526 / SEC#: 801-62210

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(7/18/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/14/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
HEFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127526 / SEC#: 801-62210

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 Davis Street Suite 1005, Evanston, IL 60201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 556-3200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT PART 2A (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts210
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 447,216,593

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Company Information


ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

ZIMMERMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 127526Evanston, IL 60201

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