How to Choose a Financial Advisor in WAUKESHA, WI

A data-driven guide based on 56 registered advisors in WAUKESHA

Local Market Overview

There are 56 registered financial advisors in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin. Approximately 100% report fee-based compensation, while 9% include commission-based compensation. The average firm serving WAUKESHA manages $2.8B in assets.

Registered Advisors

In WAUKESHA, WI

Avg Firm AUM

$2.8B

Assets under management

Top Credential

CFP

9 advisors

Community Profile

WAUKESHA has a population of 70,945 with a median household income of $77,558. The median age is 36.1.

Advisor density: 7.9 per 10K residents

Median income: $77,558

Most Common Credentials in WAUKESHA

CFP

9 advisors

CFA

2 advisors

ChFC

2 advisors

Compensation Types Reported

Percentage of AUM

100% of advisors · 56 total

Subscription fees

89% of advisors · 50 total

Performance-based fees

43% of advisors · 24 total

Hourly charges

38% of advisors · 21 total

Commissions

9% of advisors · 5 total

Other: FINANCIAL PLANNING

7% of advisors · 4 total

What to Look For

Check their credentials

The CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is the gold standard for comprehensive financial planning. A CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) signals deep investment expertise, while a ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) covers insurance and estate planning.

Understand fee structures

Fee-only advisors charge only for their advice (hourly, flat fee, or % of AUM). Fee-based advisors may also earn commissions on products they sell. Commission-only advisors earn money from product sales. Fee-only is generally considered the least conflicted model. See Wisconsin fee analysis →

Verify their registration

Every legitimate advisor should be registered with the SEC or their state. Check FINRA BrokerCheck for disciplinary history, disclosures, and registration status. All advisors on AdvisorOS are sourced from official SEC/FINRA registration data.

Ask about account minimums

Some advisors require $250,000 or more to open an account. Others work with any portfolio size. Ask upfront to avoid wasting time on advisors who aren't a fit.

Review their Form CRS

The Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary) is a 2-page document every advisor must provide. It explains services, fees, conflicts of interest, and disciplinary history in plain language. Ask for it before your first meeting.

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56 advisors in WAUKESHA, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many financial advisors are in WAUKESHA, WI?

There are 56 registered financial advisors in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin, according to SEC and FINRA registration data.

What credentials should a financial advisor in WAUKESHA have?

Look for CFP (Certified Financial Planner) for comprehensive planning, CFA for investment management, or ChFC for insurance and estate planning. The most common credential among WAUKESHA advisors is CFP.

Are financial advisors in WAUKESHA required to be fiduciaries?

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) have a fiduciary duty to act in your best interest. Broker-dealers follow a suitability standard. Always ask your advisor about their fiduciary status and get it in writing.

What do financial advisors in WAUKESHA charge?

Fees vary widely. Fee-only advisors typically charge 0.5%–1.5% of assets under management, $150–$400/hour, or flat fees of $1,000–$7,500+ per plan. Commission-based advisors may not charge fees directly but earn commissions on products.

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