Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc (Chicago)

Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc is a large advisory firm based in Chicago. It manages $126.29 million of regulatory assets for 85 client accounts. It has been registered with the SEC as an adviser since 2001 and has operated in the jurisdiction of Illinois.

Hummer Financial Advisory Services provides financial planning services and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. It prepares financial plans for less than 10 clients. On top of advisory services, the firm doesn't engage in other business activities.

Hummer Financial Advisory Services: assets under management

The assets under management (AUM) of Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc is $126.29 million, all of which is managed in discretionary accounts. The firm's AUM has grown by 195% since the beginning of its operation, and the company doesn't manage any assets belonging to foreign clients.

The firm manages $126.29 million in discretionary accounts. On average, the discretionary accounts where all decisions are made on behalf of the client hold $1.49 million each.

Investments

The firm invests in exchange traded securities the most. They account for 69% of the total AUM. The second-largest asset type is cash and cash equivalents, which make up 12% of the firm’s portfolio. Investments in state and local bonds form 10% of the total invested assets.

Fees & Commissions

The advisory firm has several streams of revenue. Clients pay Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc for their services and products based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees. Compensation based on assets under management promotes a long-term relationship between a client and the adviser and helps align mutual interests. These fees don’t include brokerage commissions, interest, taxes, and other account expenses.

What kind of clients Melanie Susan Hummer serves?

The firm provides services to individuals, charitable organizations, and high net worth individuals. The largest group of clients of Melanie Susan Hummer is high net worth individuals with 6 clients and $76.92 million of assets under management. Among the 11 most similar advisory firms, Hummer Financial Advisory Services has the 6th highest percentage of high net worth individuals out of all clients.

The amount of regulatory assets under management is $126.29 million for 34 clients that can include trusts, estates, and 401(k) plans and IRAs of individuals and their family members. None of the firm’s clients are foreign persons or businesses.

Hummer Financial Advisory Services doesn't advise any private funds.

Careers at Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc

The company employs 1 person that is either a part- or full-time employee. 100 percent of the employees work as investment advisers or researchers. Only one employee is registered as an investment adviser representative with the state securities authorities.

There isn’t anyone with the role of looking for and bringing in new clients on behalf of the firm. The firm doesn’t compensate employees in addition to the salary for bringing in new clients. Employees don’t receive compensation from other entities for client referrals.

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Entity	Date acquired	Ownership	Employer ID
Melanie Susan Hummer	President	1 May 1999	75% - 100%	2186148
Melanie Susan Hummer	Chief compliance officer	1 Jan 2003	75% - 100%	2186148

Based in Chicago

The principal office where Hummer Financial Advisory Services Inc performs its advisory services is located at 680 N Lake Shore Dr Apt 906, Chicago, IL 60611 4477, which is also the mailing address of the firm. It doesn’t run an office outside of the United States.

You can reach the main office by calling the phone number 312-787-2114 or by fax 312-787-8922. The normal business hours are 9-5 on Monday - Friday.