# Bradley Smith

> Bradley Smith is a fee-only financial advisor at Dearborn Partners in Chicago, Illinois. Dearborn Partners reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Dearborn Partners
- **Based in:** Chicago, Illinois
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets
- **Assets under management (firm):** $2.74B across 2,124 accounts
- **CRD:** 4517662 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4517662)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in IL
- **Firm size:** 24 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.dearbornpartners.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bradley Smith a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Bradley holds no broker registration, and Dearborn Partners reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Bradley charge for financial advice?

Bradley's firm, Dearborn Partners, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Bradley Smith based?

Bradley Smith is based in Chicago, Illinois.

### Is Bradley Smith registered with the SEC?

Yes. Bradley Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 4517662), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Dearborn Partners manage?

Dearborn Partners reports $2.74B across 2,124 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Bradley Smith?

Through Bradley's website, www.dearbornpartners.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4517662): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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