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Michael Paul Emerson

CFP®
WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 5539628·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Paul Emerson, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Emerson, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and FI3 FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 56 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Emerson

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2016

Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC·CRD# 106720
RIA
500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593
May 11, 2018 - Present
FI3 FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 168005
RIA
8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46240
August 4, 2026 - Present
CURI CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 134249
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 12, 2014 - January 13, 2017
303 EQUITY TRADING GROUP II, LLC·CRD# 147292
BD
Chicago, IL
April 19, 2011 - October 6, 2011

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Current Firm

WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC
WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/27/1995 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

500 W Madison Street Suite 3260, Chicago, IL 60661-4593

Phone Number

(312) 853-1000

# of Employees

210

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC PART 2A 2026 (10/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,241

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$97,541,531,200

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/10/2025Cover PageReport
09/30/2024Cover PageReport
11/14/2023Cover PageReport

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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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC
WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC

DIMEO SCHNEIDER & ASSOCIATES LLC | WEALTHSPIRE INSTITUTIONAL, LLC | FIDUCIENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 106720 / SEC#: 801-48820
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Illinois
(5/11/2018)
IAR
Texas
(3/12/2024)

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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 Aug 2014About the Series 65 exam

Series 56 — Proprietary Trader Qualification Examination

Passed Oct 2011

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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