Since 1984, our team of portfolio managers has successfully navigated booms and busts in the financial markets with a steady focus on long-term value creation.
Our passion is designing and implementing customized investment management strategies that stand the test of time. We take a decidedly hands-on, personalized approach to building portfolios, and we do so at a reasonable cost. If you, your family, or your organization would benefit from this approach, we welcome your inquiries.
General Information |
| Firm Start Year: | 1984 | |
| No.of Employees: | 5-9 | |
| Name of Custodial Firm: | National Financial Services, LLC |
| Number of Years with Current Firm: | 24 |
| I work with the following types of clients: | Non-Profit Organizations, Businesses, Individual Investors |
Services |
| Investment Types: | Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, FOREX & Currency, Bonds, Stocks, Commodities, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) |
| I can meet clients in the following ways: | Via Email, At your home, At my office, Via Phone, At your office |
Qualifications & Memberships |
| Financial Organization Memberships: | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) |
Firm Information |
| Assets Managed by Advisor: | $400+ million |
Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: | Yes |
| Registered Representative: | Yes |
| Investment Advisor Representative: | Yes |
| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: | I have a clean record |
| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: | I have a clean record |
Compensation and Fees |
| Fee Structure: | Fee-Based |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: | $500,000 |
| Compensation Methods: | Based on Assets, Flat Fee, Commissions |
| Additional Details on Charges: | Our primary compensation is in the form of advisory fees charged as a percent of assets under management. We may also receive commissions on transactions we execute as registered representatives. |
| BA - Economics, Organizational Behavior & Management |
Brown University
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| MBA Finance - Investments |
DePaul University - Chicago, IL
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| BS - Finance & Accounting |
Northern Illinois University
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Clemens Ciupke:
B.S. Finance & Accounting, Northern Illinois University, 1977; M.B.A. Finance (Investments), DePaul University, 1990; Certified Public Accountant since 1979; previously affiliated with Price Waterhouse (1977-1979), Northern Trust Bank (1979-1981), and First National Bank of Chicago (1981-1989, now JP Morgan Chase); associated with Roberts, Glore & Co. since 1989
Jim Calaway:
B.A. Business Economics and Organizational Behavior & Management, Brown University, 1991; Chartered Financial Analyst since 1998; Chartered Investment Counselor since 2004; managed private business (1991-1993); associated with Roberts, Glore & Co. since 1993
Portfolio Management |
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Our passion is designing and implementing customized investment management strategies that stand the test of time. We take a decidedly hands-on, personalized approach to building portfolios, and we do so at a reasonable cost. |
401K Rollovers |
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We assist clients in rolling over assets from 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plans to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), which allow for customized management at a reasonable cost. |
Christopher Ciupke
Investment Advisor Rep
Byron Smythe, CFA
Vice President
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Mon. | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Tue. | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Wed. | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Thu. | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Fri. | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM |