Mark J. Gilbert
SIKICH FINANCIAL
Naperville, IL 60563
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CRD#: 3106563
Professional summary
Mark J Gilbert is a registered financial advisor currently at SIKICH FINANCIAL located in Naperville, Illinois.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Mark has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7 exams.
Biography
I graduated with high honors and a BS in Accountancy from the University of Illinois in 1981. I passed the Certified Public Accountant examination in 1982. In 1983, I received my MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
In 1999 I was awarded the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation to signify my education and experience in the field of personal financial planning. Since 1997, I have earned an average in excess of 40 hours annually of continuing professional education in the discipline.
I am a member of the AICPA Personal Financial Planning section, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS,) and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA,) the nation’s largest fee-only financial planning association.
With the ICPAS, I held multiple leadership roles for almost 15 years beginning in 2000. Today, I write an article on personal financial planning matters for INSIGHT, the Society's magazine, which is published in print and online on a quarterly basis.
I am also a past board member and past treasurer of Kingswood Academy, a private elementary school located in Darien.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Since 1997 I have been providi...
including investment managemen...
to individuals. My specialties...
investments
insurance/risk management
estate
income tax and business succes...
and discretionary portfolio ma...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
Business Owners
Estate & Generational Planning...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 28, 2025 - Present
SIKICH FINANCIAL
Office #1: 1415 W. Diehl Road, Ste. 400, Naperville, IL 60563RIA
CRD#: 142640
Naperville, IL
Past
February 5, 2019 - August 5, 2025
REASON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 298878
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
February 5, 2007 - December 10, 2019
REASON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 128986
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past
December 15, 2005 - February 13, 2007
BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137115
CHICAGO, IL
Past
December 15, 2005 - February 13, 2007
BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 137115
CHICAGO, IL
Past
January 8, 2004 - February 8, 2007
SBSB FINANCIAL ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 109732
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
HARRISDIRECT LLC
BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
December 19, 2001 - May 1, 2002
HARRIS INVESTORLINE INC.
BD
CRD#: 6362
SEATTLE, WA
Past
December 4, 2001 - January 14, 2004
HARRISDIRECT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42159
CHICAGO, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SIKICH FINANCIAL
SIKICH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | SIKICH RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES LLC | SIKICH FINANCIAL
CRD#: 142640 / SEC#: 801-110142
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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SIKICH FINANCIAL
SIKICH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | SIKICH RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES LLC | SIKICH FINANCIAL
CRD#: 142640 / SEC#: 801-110142
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
3051 Hollis Drive 3rd Floor, Springfield, IL 62704
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 862-1843
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,236 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 919,996,863 |
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