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Sean T. Hipskind

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS
Chicago, IL 60604
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CRD#: 6551861
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Professional summary


Sean Terrence Hipskind, CFP®, who also goes by Sean Terrance Hipskind, is a registered financial advisor currently at GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Sean has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sean Terrance Hipskind

Other business activities


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GREAT LAKES ADVISORS IS LOCATED AT 231 S. LaSalle St. 13TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60604. INVESTMENT-RELATED, AFFILIATED INVESTMENT ADVISOR. POSITION IS A Associate Portfolio Manager ROLE WITH 160 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 160 HOURS PER MONTH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE PORTFOLIO ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE AND TRADING. START DATE OF POSITION IS 08/01/2017. WTI COMPLIANCE HAS REVIEWED THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT ACTIVITY: 1.) DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH OR COMPROMISE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO WTI, AND 2.) WILL NOT BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC AS PART OF WTI'S BUSINESS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

August 28, 2020 - Present

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 231 S. Lasalle Street 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
RIA
CRD#: 110757
Chicago, IL
Past

October 28, 2015 - January 28, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 29, 2015 - February 19, 2025

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

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CRD#: 875
CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
FOCUSED ADVISORS | WINTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTRUST PRIVATE CLIENT | WINTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAYNE HUMMER PREMIER ADVISORS | WAYNE HUMMER MANAGEMENT CO | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | LAKE FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 110757 / SEC#: 801-16937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/1982 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
(8/28/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/27/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC
FOCUSED ADVISORS | WINTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTRUST PRIVATE CLIENT | WINTRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | WAYNE HUMMER PREMIER ADVISORS | WAYNE HUMMER MANAGEMENT CO | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. | WAYNE HUMMER ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | LAKE FOREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, INC. | GREAT LAKES ADVISORS HOLDINGS, LLC

CRD#: 110757 / SEC#: 801-16937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/1982 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
231 S. Lasalle Street 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
Po Box 750, Chicago, IL 60606-0750
Phone number
(312) 431-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
86

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GLA ADV PART 2A (9/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,771
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,298,949,943

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023

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Company Information


GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110757Chicago, IL 60604

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