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Ryan Rickus
Financial advisor at Hightower Advisors
Ryan Rickus is a fiduciary financial advisor in Chicago, Illinois, with 10 years in the industry. After four years at LPL Financial and a year at Empirikal Partners, Ryan joined Hightower Advisors in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience10 years (since 2017)
How that compares ?10 years in the industry
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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Licenses
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Career
- Jun 2025 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
- 2021 – 2025LPL Financial LLCPreviously
- Jul 2020 – Apr 2021Empirikal Partners LLCPreviously
- 2017 – 2020Wealth CMTPreviously
Contact Ryan
Local office(312) 962-3826Ask for Ryan. (312) 962-3800Main office 200 W. Madison St. Suite 2500Chicago, IL 60606Office · Get directions Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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- 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?
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About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Ryan’s local office at (312) 962-3826 or the Hightower Advisors main office at (312) 962-3800, and ask for Ryan Rickus.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2017, about 10 years. 10 years in the industry.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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