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Louis M. Ressler

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
CHICAGO, IL 60661-4593
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CRD#: 4789112
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Professional summary

Louis Michael Ressler, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Louis has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

January 17, 2023 - Present

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593
RIA
CRD#: 106720
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 16, 2019 - November 30, 2022

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 16, 2019 - November 30, 2022

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 7, 2017 - April 25, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 7, 2017 - April 25, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 5, 2015 - August 7, 2017

USI ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108113
Chicago, IL
Past

June 4, 2015 - June 5, 2015

USI SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 31, 2015 - August 7, 2017

USI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43793
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2013 - March 17, 2015

PAYCHEX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 39733
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 21, 2011 - June 7, 2013

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
MACHESNEY PARK, IL
Past

December 2, 2005 - July 24, 2009

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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".
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/1995 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/17/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/4/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/7/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/1/2005
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/1995 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 853-1000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
218

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC PART 2A (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 67,638,977,771

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/30/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/14/2023
Cover Page
Report
01/23/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720Chicago, IL 60661-4593

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