William Blair &
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Illinois
21yrs
Ryan Torguson
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2005)
How that compares ?More experience than 69% 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
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
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFA
Licenses
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Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2020 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
- Aug 2018 – Feb 2020RBC Capital Markets, LLCPreviously
- 2016 – 2018Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2009 – 2015Morgan StanleyPreviously
- Feb 2009 – Jun 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- 2006 – 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- Sep 2005 – Feb 2006Legg Mason Wood Walker, IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Ryan
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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 Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Hightower Advisors at 312-962-3800 and ask for Ryan Torguson. Ryan works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2005, about 21 years. More experience than 69% of advisors in Chicago.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Ryan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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