William Blair & Company
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Illinois
21yrs
Based in Chicago, Illinois, Robert Schmidt is a fiduciary financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. Robert joined Strategic Advisers in 2025, after seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers offers financial planning, investment management, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2005)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience at Strategic Advisers
OfficeChicago, IL
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$234,793
Advisors at the firm16,992
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Strategic Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- Mar 2025 – nowStrategic Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 2018 – 2025Fidelity Personal and Workplace AdvisorsPreviously
- 2008 – 2018Strategic Advisers LLCPreviously
Contact Robert
(617) 563-7000Firm headquarters in Boston, MA. Ask for Robert. Chicago, ILOffice · Get directionsIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
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 Strategic Advisers at (617) 563-7000 and ask for Robert Schmidt. Robert works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Robert been a financial advisor?
Robert has been in the industry since 2005, about 21 years. Top 12% by experience at Strategic Advisers.
What licenses does Robert hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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?
Strategic Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, 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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