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47yrs
Top advisor for experience in Illinois
47yrs
Norman David Schlismann
Financial advisor at Mesirow Financial Investment Management
At a glance
Experience47 years (since 1980)
How that compares ?Top advisor for experience at Mesirow Financial Investment Management
Office353 N. Clark ST, Chicago, IL 60654
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Performance fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Mesirow Financial Investment Management
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2006 – nowMesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.Current firm
Questions to ask Norman
Tailored to Norman’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- 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?
About Norman
How do I contact Norman?
Call Mesirow Financial Investment Management at 800-621-4421 and ask for Norman David Schlismann. Norman works from the Chicago, IL office.
How long has Norman been a financial advisor?
Norman has been in the industry since 1980, about 47 years. Top advisor for experience at Mesirow Financial Investment Management.
What licenses does Norman hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Norman a fiduciary?
Norman is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Norman paid?
Mesirow Financial Investment Management reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, a share of investment gains. Ask Norman 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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