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Scott Andrew Sandee

CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®
VERTEX PARTNERS
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
·CRD# 4605342·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Scott Andrew Sandee, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by Scott Sandee, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTEX PARTNERS located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Scott Sandee

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2009
CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2014-10-27 ~ 2024-03-31

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VERTEX PARTNERS·CRD# 316839
RIA
3000 Woodcreek Drive Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515
January 18, 2023 - Present
OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD·CRD# 105303
RIA
Chicago, IL
July 28, 2021 - January 13, 2023
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 312837
RIA
Los Angeles, CA
July 1, 2021 - July 20, 2021
CAPITAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY·CRD# 170017
RIA
Chicago, IL
October 18, 2018 - July 1, 2021
BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137115
BD
Winnetka, IL
May 11, 2015 - August 9, 2016
VISION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 46609
BD
Winnetka, IL
March 25, 2010 - October 17, 2011
NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7927
BD
Winnetka, IL
March 8, 2010 - March 26, 2015
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Northbrook, IL
September 13, 2005 - March 1, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Northbrook, IL
September 13, 2005 - March 1, 2010
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Chicago, IL
January 28, 2003 - August 29, 2005
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
January 2, 2003 - August 29, 2005

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Current Firm

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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

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Compass Research and Strategy, not investment related, address is 836 Chestnut Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091, nature of business is Market Research Consulting, not an employee - no position or title. Start date was when the company was founded in 2007. Devote 1-2 hours per month on the weekends, 0 hours devoted during securities trading hours, duties include bookkeeping.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.
IAR
Illinois
(1/18/2023)

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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 Jan 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2016About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Feb 2003About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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