Based in Wheaton, Illinois, Michael Hall is a fiduciary financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. Michael has been with First Trust Advisors since 2011. First Trust Advisors offers investment management, private fund management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets and performance-based fees.
One of 833 advisors with offices in Wheaton, and one of 795 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Services through First Trust Advisors
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Licenses
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Career
- 2011 – nowFirst Trust Advisors LPCurrent firm
Contact Michael
(630) 765-8000First Trust Advisors main office 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400Wheaton, IL 60187Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call First Trust Advisors at (630) 765-8000 and ask for Michael Hall. Michael works from the Wheaton, IL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 4% by experience at First Trust Advisors.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
First Trust Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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