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Michael P. Emerson

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC
CHICAGO, IL 60661-4593
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CRD#: 5539628
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Professional summary


Michael Paul Emerson, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Emerson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 56 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Emerson

Other business activities


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Rental Property - Investment related, 1517 N North Park, Chicago, IL 60610; Owner; 12/2019; 6-10 hours per month during non-business hours; 1-5 hours per month during security trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2016

Experience


Current

May 11, 2018 - Present

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

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

August 12, 2014 - January 13, 2017

CURI CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134249
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 19, 2011 - October 6, 2011

303 EQUITY TRADING GROUP II, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147292
CHICAGO, 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
(5/11/2018)
IAR
Texas
(3/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 56
Date: 10/5/2011
Proprietary Trader Qualification 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
11/14/2023
01/23/2023

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Company Information


FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720Chicago, IL 60661-4593

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