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Jill Ward
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
Jill Ward has worked in the financial industry for 10 years and is a financial advisor based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Jill has been with Hightower Advisors since 2022; before that, Jill spent five years at TC Wealth Partners. Jill holds the CFP® designation.
At a glance
Experience10 years (since 2016)
How that compares ?10 years in the industry
Office1901 Butterfield Road, Suite 1000, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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®
Licenses
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None listed.
Career
- 2022 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
- 2016 – 2022TC Wealth Partners, LLCPreviously
Contact Jill
(312) 962-3800Firm headquarters in Chicago, IL. Ask for Jill. 1901 Butterfield Road, Suite 1000Downers Grove, IL 60515Office · Get directions Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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Questions to ask Jill
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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 Jill
How do I contact Jill?
Call Hightower Advisors at (312) 962-3800 and ask for Jill Ward. Jill works from the Downers Grove, IL office.
How long has Jill been a financial advisor?
Jill has been in the industry since 2016, about 10 years. 10 years in the industry.
What licenses does Jill hold?
No exams are listed on the official record.
Is Jill a fiduciary?
Jill is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Jill paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Jill 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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