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27yrs

Michael Smith

Financial advisor at Highpoint Planning Partners

Michael Smith has worked in the financial industry for 27 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Bolingbrook, Illinois. After a year at Level Four Advisory Services and a year at Investment Professionals, Michael joined Highpoint Planning Partners in 2016, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 22 advisors with offices in Bolingbrook, and one of 21 fiduciaries.

Bolingbrook, IL 60440Top 18% by experience in BolingbrookFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 18% by experience in Bolingbrook
Office440 West Boughton Suite 208b, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$510,590
Advisors at the firm105
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Highpoint Planning Partners

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers

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Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. 2016 – now
    Highpoint Planning PartnersCurrent
  2. Mar 2015 – Jan 2016
  3. Apr 2014 – Mar 2015
    Investment Professionals, Inc.Previously
  4. 2008 – 2013
  5. 2003 – 2008
    A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Michael

Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.

  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. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  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 Michael

How do I contact Michael?

Call Highpoint Planning Partners at (630) 719-9222 and ask for Michael Smith. Michael works from the Bolingbrook, IL office.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 18% by experience in Bolingbrook.

What licenses does Michael hold?

Series 63, Series 66. 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?

Highpoint Planning Partners reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael 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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