# Lester Detterbeck

> Lester Detterbeck is a fee-only financial advisor at Detterbeck Wealth Management in Palatine, Illinois, who holds the CFP and CFA credentials. Lester charges an ongoing planning fee and focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Detterbeck Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Palatine, Illinois
- **Fee model:** Ongoing planning fee
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $279.2M across 790 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning, Small business owners
- **CRD:** 1557457 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1557457)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in SC
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1988), Series 66 (2002)
- **Firm size:** 6 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://dwmgmt.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lester Detterbeck a fee-only financial advisor?

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

### How does Lester charge for financial advice?

Lester charges an ongoing planning fee.

### Does Lester work with clients virtually?

Yes. Detterbeck Wealth Management says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is Lester Detterbeck based?

Lester Detterbeck is based in Palatine, Illinois.

### What does Lester specialize in?

Lester's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning, tax planning and small business owners.

### What credentials does Lester Detterbeck hold?

Lester Detterbeck holds the CFP and CFA credentials.

### Is Lester Detterbeck registered with the SEC?

Yes. Lester Detterbeck is registered as an investment adviser representative in SC (CRD 1557457), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Detterbeck Wealth Management manage?

Detterbeck Wealth Management reports $279.2M across 790 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Lester Detterbeck?

Through Lester's website, dwmgmt.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1557457): 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
- The firm's website (https://dwmgmt.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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