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Vanessa N Martinez

Vanessa N Martinez

Managing Director, Partner·EXPRESSIVE WEALTH
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 5494262·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Vanessa N Martinez, who also goes by Vanessa N Dubon, Vanessa N Monterrosa, Vanessa Monterrosa, is a registered financial advisor currently at EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. Vanessa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Vanessa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$1M–$5M

Account Minimum

250–500

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

Biography

As a Partner and Managing Director, Vanessa’s primary focus is guiding families through all aspects of their wealth. Vanessa’s passion enables her to dive deep into family dynamics and find actionable solutions for complex problems. By partnering with families, Vanessa is able to build meaningful relationships and help them pass on their legacy. Prior to joining at The Lerner Group, Vanessa spent seven years in Guatemala managing international lumber sales throughout Europe, Canada and Central...

Other Aliases

Vanessa N Dubon, Vanessa N Monterrosa, Vanessa Monterrosa

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

X (Twitter)

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Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC·CRD# 329974
RIA
6601 N. Avondale Ave Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60631
March 1, 2024 - Present
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 145323
RIA
Deerfield, IL
February 22, 2019 - March 8, 2022
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 116681
BD
Deerfield, IL
October 15, 2013 - March 8, 2022
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Chicago, IL
October 1, 2012 - October 15, 2013
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.·CRD# 25574
BD
Chicago, IL
March 12, 2008 - October 1, 2012

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Current Firm

EW
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC

EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 329974 / SEC#: 801-129561
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6601 N. Avondale Ave Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60631

Phone Number

(847) 595-8812

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (7/15/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

468

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$165,171,203

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Other business activities

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SER Summits Inc.; 6650 N Northwest Hwy Ste 1W Chicago, IL 60631; not investment related; volunteer since 06/2023; community-building company that has one conference a year for Latino Financial Advisors; 4 hrs/mo

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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".
EW
EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC

EXPRESSIVE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 329974 / SEC#: 801-129561
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2024 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
(3/1/2024)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2008About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2014About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2008About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Vanessa

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

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