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Eric Papenhagen
Full name on record: Eric Jay Papenhagen
Financial advisor at North Star Investment Management
Eric Papenhagen has worked in the financial industry for 27 years and is a financial advisor based in Chicago, Illinois. Eric joined North Star Investment Management in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. Eric holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 19% by experience in Chicago
Office20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2027, Chicago, IL 60606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$770,709
Advisors at the firm11
States licensed ?1 state
Services through North Star Investment Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- Oct 2025 – nowNorth Star Investment Management CorporationCurrent firm
Contact Eric
(312) 580-0900North Star Investment Management main office 20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2027Chicago, IL 60606Office · Get directions Facebook pageNorth Star Investment Management
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Questions to ask Eric
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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 Eric
How do I contact Eric?
Call North Star Investment Management at (312) 580-0900 and ask for Eric Papenhagen. Eric works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Eric been a financial advisor?
Eric has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 19% by experience in Chicago.
What licenses does Eric hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eric a fiduciary?
Eric is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Eric paid?
North Star Investment Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Eric 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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