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Thomas Baumgart

Chesley, Taft & Associates · Chicago, Illinois

Thomas Baumgart is a fee-only financial advisor at Chesley, Taft & Associates in Chicago, Illinois. Chesley, Taft & Associates reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Who they serve

  • Multi-generational families

Facts

FirmChesley, Taft & Associates
Based in Chicago, Illinois
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Assets under management$3.01B across 1,831 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL · CRD 7887796
Exams passedSeries 65 (2026)
Firm size18 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.chesleytaft.com

How Thomas's firm compares

  • Chesley, Taft & Associates's average account is about $1.6 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,831 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Illinois

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Questions about Thomas

Is Thomas Baumgart a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Thomas holds no broker registration, and Chesley, Taft & Associates reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Thomas charge for financial advice?

Thomas's firm, Chesley, Taft & Associates, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Thomas Baumgart based?

Thomas Baumgart is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Is Thomas Baumgart registered with the SEC?

Yes. Thomas Baumgart is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 7887796), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Chesley, Taft & Associates manage?

Chesley, Taft & Associates reports $3.01B across 1,831 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Thomas Baumgart?

Through Thomas's website, www.chesleytaft.com.

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