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Jeffrey Smith

President & CCO at North Shore Investment Consulting in Wilmette, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jeffrey Smith is President & CCO of North Shore Investment Consulting LLC, an investment adviser managing $171M, and works from its Wilmette, IL office. Jeffrey Smith has been registered as an investment adviser representative through North Shore Investment Consulting since 6 July 2004, has 22 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed 5 licensing exams.

22
Years in industry
22
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jeffrey Smith has been President & CCO of North Shore Investment Consulting since January 2004, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Jeffrey Smith holds an MBA in Finance from DePaul University and a BA in Economics from Northern Illinois University.

North Shore Investment Consulting LLC is a Wilmette, IL firm with $171M under management, 103 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Jeffrey Smith is Co-founder of North Shore Investment Consulting. He has more than 30 years of portfolio management experience, including oversight of pension and corporate assets within a major Chicago-based institutional organization.

  1. – present · 22 years
    Wilmette, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131763

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by North Shore Investment Consulting

  • CFP®
  • CFA®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jeffrey Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2004; the most recent is Texas, in January 2022.

  • IllinoisSince 6 July 2004
  • TexasSince 10 January 2022

Examinations

Series 324 September 1993
Name
National Commodity Futures Examination
Series 2412 October 1990
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 413 May 1988
Name
Registered Options Principal Examination
Series 6311 November 1987
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 717 October 1987
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jeffrey Robert Smith
CRD
1750020
Role
President & CCO
Office
1150 WILMETTE AVENUE, SUITE E, Wilmette, IL 60091
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
nsinv.com

Common questions

Where does Jeffrey Smith work?

Jeffrey Smith has been President & CCO of North Shore Investment Consulting LLC since January 2004, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 February 2026

Is Jeffrey Smith a financial advisor?

Yes. Jeffrey Smith has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Texas, through North Shore Investment Consulting since July 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jeffrey Smith have?

Jeffrey Smith has 22 years in the financial industry, since July 2004, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Jeffrey Smith passed?

Jeffrey Smith has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 3. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 1987.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jeffrey Smith based?

Jeffrey Smith’s registered office is in Wilmette, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Smith registered with FINRA?

No. Jeffrey Smith has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Smith a CFP?

North Shore Investment Consulting lists Jeffrey Smith with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jeffrey Smith, CFP®, CFA®, MBA biography, nsinv.com

Is Jeffrey Smith a CFA charterholder?

North Shore Investment Consulting lists Jeffrey Smith with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: Jeffrey Smith, CFP®, CFA®, MBA biography, nsinv.com

How can I verify Jeffrey Smith’s record?

Search CRD 1750020 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jeffrey Smith’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at North Shore Investment Consulting

  • Darlene SmithAdministration

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1750020, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of North Shore Investment Consulting LLC, filed 27 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. North Shore Investment Consulting team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.