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31yrs

John Scully

Financial advisor at Nuveen Asset Management

John Scully has worked in the financial industry for 31 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Chicago, Illinois. After two years at Nuveen Fund Advisors and less than a year at Allspring Funds Management, John joined Nuveen Asset Management in 2011, a firm offering investment management, private fund management, and retirement plan consulting. Nuveen Asset Management reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and performance-based fees.

One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.

Chicago, IL 60606Top 6% by experience at Nuveen Asset ManagementFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience31 years (since 1995)
How that compares ?Top 6% by experience at Nuveen Asset Management
Office333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$953,696
Advisors at the firm256
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Nuveen Asset Management

Investment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2011 – now
  2. Feb 2010 – Sep 2011
    Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLCPreviously
  3. Jan 2010 – Jan 2010
  4. Nov 2009 – Jan 2010
    Evergreen Investment Management COPreviously

Questions to ask John

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  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About John

How do I contact John?

Call Nuveen Asset Management at (312) 917-7700 and ask for John Scully. John works from the Chicago, IL office.

How long has John been a financial advisor?

John has been in the industry since 1995, about 31 years. Top 6% by experience at Nuveen Asset Management.

What licenses does John hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is John a fiduciary?

John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is John paid?

Nuveen Asset Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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