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Peter Matthew Babilla

CFP®
VERTEX PARTNERS
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
·CRD# 1312217·42 years registered

Professional Summary

Peter Matthew Babilla, CFP®, who also goes by Pete Babilla, Peter M Babilla, Peter Mathew Babilla, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTEX PARTNERS located in Downers Grove, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Peter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Peter has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE,...

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Divorce Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

Other Aliases

Pete Babilla, Peter M Babilla, Peter Mathew Babilla

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2011

Years of Experience

42 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

VERTEX PARTNERSCurrent·CRD# 316839
RIA
3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
December 16, 2022 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLCCurrent·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
3000 Woodcreek Dr Ste 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
January 18, 2019 - Present

Past

LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
RIA
Downers Grove, IL
January 18, 2019 - April 14, 2023
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
RIA
Lisle, IL
June 1, 2009 - January 25, 2019
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
Lisle, IL
June 1, 2009 - January 25, 2019
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
RIA
Naperville, IL
May 28, 2009 - July 30, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
Naperville, IL
May 28, 2009 - July 30, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
RIA
Naperville, IL
November 2, 2001 - June 12, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
BD
Naperville, IL
November 2, 2001 - June 12, 2009
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.Past·CRD# 630
BD
New York, NY
April 23, 1998 - November 9, 2001
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
August 2, 1990 - April 1, 1998
UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, INC.Past·CRD# 16493
BD
March 1, 1989 - August 14, 1990
PLANSMITH SECURITIES,INC.Past·CRD# 14467
BD
December 10, 1984 - March 31, 1989
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.Past·CRD# 5685
BD
October 26, 1984 - May 1, 1985

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Current Firm

VP
VERTEX PARTNERS

VERTEX PARTNERS | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 316839 / SEC#: 801-122980
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone Number

(630) 836-3300

# of Employees

20

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VERTEX PARTNERS (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,580

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,011,939,498

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. 1/18/19 - Highpoint Planning Partners LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 01/20/19 - Time Spent 100% 2. 1/31/2019 - Avant Holistic Wealth Management - Investment related - Home based - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - start date: 01/24/2019 - 0 Hours Per Month. 3. 11/5/2020 - Ohio National Life - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 08/03/2020 - 10 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 4. 10/5/2021 - Capitas Financial Midwest, LLC - Investment Related - HighPoint, 2001 Butterfield Rd Ste 1000, Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 08/02/2021 - 2 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 1/24/2023 - Vertex Partners LLC - DBA: Vertex Planning Partners LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date - 12/15/2022 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Vertex Partners LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2022. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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".
VP
VERTEX PARTNERS

VERTEX PARTNERS | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 316839 / SEC#: 801-122980
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2022 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/23/2026)
RR
Arizona
(1/18/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(1/18/2019)
RR
California
(1/18/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(1/18/2019)
RR
Florida
(11/12/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/18/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(12/16/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/18/2019)
RR
Maryland
(12/6/2022)
RR
Michigan
(1/18/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(1/18/2019)
RR
Missouri
(1/18/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(1/18/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(4/23/2021)
RR
Ohio
(1/18/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/18/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(11/10/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(1/18/2019)
RR
Texas
(1/18/2019)
RR
Washington
(4/13/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/18/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/18/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1985About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1984About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Peter

  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Divorce Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

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