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Michael Thomas Smith

AIF®
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS
Bolingbrook, IL
·CRD# 4086330·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Thomas Smith, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS located in Bolingbrook, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 316636
RIA
440 West Boughton Suite 208b, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
December 17, 2021 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
440 W Boughton Rd, Ste 208b, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
February 20, 2015 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Naperville, IL
April 17, 2025 - July 10, 2026
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 163768
RIA
Bolingbrook, IL
February 18, 2016 - December 31, 2021
LEVEL FOUR ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 134086
RIA
Naperville, IL
March 31, 2015 - January 13, 2016
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.·CRD# 30184
RIA
Naperville, IL
April 17, 2014 - March 2, 2015
INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.·CRD# 30184
BD
Naperville, IL
July 29, 2013 - March 2, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Palos Heights, IL
January 1, 2008 - July 29, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Palos Heights, IL
January 1, 2008 - July 29, 2013
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Joliet, IL
October 6, 2003 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
Joliet, IL
June 23, 2003 - January 3, 2008
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
January 4, 2000 - July 2, 2003

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Current Firm

HP
HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS

ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | TMS WEALTH LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MURPHY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | C|E|F ADVISORS GROUP | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/29/2021 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2651 Warrenville Road Suite 200, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone Number

(630) 719-9222

# of Employees

106

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HPAG ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

15,742

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,783,000,000

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Other business activities

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1. 03/02/2016 - HighPoint Planning Partners - INV REL - 2001 Butterfield Rd Suite 1000 Downers Grove, IL 60515 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - START 02/18/2016 - 100 HOURS PER MONTH, 80 DURING TRADING - LPL registered associates have an interest in this entity 2. 03/02/2016 - HighPoint Advisory Group, LLC - INV REL - 2001 Butterfield rd suite 1000 Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - START 02/16/2016 - 120 HOURS PER MONTH, 80 DURING TRADING - IARs

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ASPIRE DIVORCE SOLUTIONS, LLC | VERTEX PLANNING PARTNERS, LLC | VANTAGE FINANCIAL | VANDERVOORN & ASSOC | TWG WEALTH PLANNING | TWG BENEFITS | TOMORROW'S WEALTH PLANNING | TMS WEALTH LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SANSONE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | SA PIGGUSH BUSINESS & RETIREMENT PLANNING | RSM FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | ROUND HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROGER J. ENSMINGER & ASSOCIATES | R. KNAPP FINANCIAL INC | PROFESSIONAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | PARTNERS ADVISORS LTD. | ONPATH FINANCIAL, LLC | MURPHY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIKE LYNCH, INC. | MIDWEST FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LPL FINANCIAL | LLOYD WEALTH ADVISORS | KENNEDY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KELLER PETERSON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | J. KAHN & ASSOCIATES LLC | INTRINSIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIGO WEALTH ADVISORS | HIGHPOINT PLANNING PARTNERS | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | HIGHPOINT ADVISOR GROUP | G/R WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | FRICK INVESTMENT GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR GENERATION X | EQUILIBRIUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELEVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EINSPAR FAMILY FINANCIAL | EBERLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DOAK FINANCIAL, LLC | C|E|F ADVISORS GROUP | CORE WEALTH PLANNING | CHASE ENTERPRISES FINANCIAL | CB3 FINANCIAL GROUP INC. | BLACK DIAMOND PLANNERS | BENEFIT PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | ASPIRE PLANNING GROUP LLC

CRD#: 316636 / SEC#: 801-122583
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/29/2021 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
Arizona
(2/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2015)
RR
Illinois
(2/23/2015)
IAR
Illinois
(12/17/2021)
RR
Indiana
(6/19/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/30/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/20/2015)

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 Oct 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2000About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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