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John Draths
Financial advisor at Nuveen Asset Management
John Draths has worked in the financial industry for 8 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Chicago, Illinois. John has been with Nuveen Asset Management since 2020; before that, John spent a year at Advice and Planning Services. Nuveen Asset Management offers investment management, private fund management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and performance-based fees.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience8 years (since 2018)
How that compares ?8 years in the industry
Office333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$953,696
Advisors at the firm256
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Nuveen Asset Management
Investment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2020 – nowNuveen Asset Management, LLCCurrent firm
- Aug 2018 – Feb 2020
Questions to ask John
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- 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 John
How do I contact John?
Call Nuveen Asset Management at 312-917-7700 and ask for John Draths. John works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2018, about 8 years. 8 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Nuveen Asset Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask John 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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