William Blair & Company
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Top advisor by experience in Illinois
23yrs
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Robert White is a fiduciary financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. Robert has been with Hightower Advisors since 2021; before that, Robert spent five years at UBS Financial Services. Robert’s designations include CFP® and ChFC.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience23 years (since 2003)
How that compares ?More experience than 73% of advisors in Chicago
Office200 W. Madison St. Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.85 million
Advisors at the firm1,039
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Hightower Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Designations
CFP®ChFC
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
- 2005 – 2010UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Contact Robert
Local office(312) 962-3826Ask for Robert. (312) 962-3800Main office 200 W. Madison St. Suite 2500Chicago, IL 60606Office · Get directions Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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Questions to ask Robert
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- 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 Robert
How do I contact Robert?
Call Robert’s local office at (312) 962-3826 or the Hightower Advisors main office at (312) 962-3800, and ask for Robert White.
How long has Robert been a financial advisor?
Robert has been in the industry since 2003, about 23 years. More experience than 73% of advisors in Chicago.
What licenses does Robert hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Robert a fiduciary?
Robert is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Robert paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Robert 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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