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Peter M. Babilla

VERTEX PARTNERS
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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CRD#: 1312217
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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, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Divorce Planning
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Pete Babilla | Peter M Babilla | Peter Mathew Babilla

Other business activities


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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 2011

Experience


Current

December 16, 2022 - Present

VERTEX PARTNERS

Office #1: 3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
RIA
CRD#: 316839
Downers Grove, IL
Current

January 18, 2019 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 3000 Woodcreek Dr Ste 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

January 18, 2019 - April 14, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 25, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LISLE, IL
Past

June 1, 2009 - January 25, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LISLE, IL
Past

May 28, 2009 - July 30, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

May 28, 2009 - July 30, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

November 2, 2001 - June 12, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

November 2, 2001 - June 12, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

April 23, 1998 - November 9, 2001

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 2, 1990 - April 1, 1998

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1989 - August 14, 1990

UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT BANKERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16493
Past

December 10, 1984 - March 31, 1989

PLANSMITH SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14467
Past

October 26, 1984 - May 1, 1985

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

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 - (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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/20/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/13/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VP
VERTEX PARTNERS
VERTEX PARTNERS | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 316839 / SEC#: 801-122980

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 836-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR VERTEX PARTNERS (2/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,374
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 827,936,305

Red Flags


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Company Information


VERTEX PARTNERS

CRD#: 316839Downers Grove, IL 60515

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