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Timothy Dillow

Chief Compliance Officer at Dillow Wealth Management in Oak Brook, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Timothy Dillow is Chief Compliance Officer of Dillow Wealth Management LLC, an investment adviser managing $106M, and works from its Oak Brook, IL office. Timothy Dillow has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Dillow Wealth Management since 9 April 2021, has 23 years in the industry across 8 firms and has passed 5 licensing exams.

23
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
8
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Timothy Dillow has been Chief Compliance Officer of Dillow Wealth Management since April 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Timothy Dillow holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside.

Dillow Wealth Management LLC is an Oak Brook, IL firm with $106M under management, 18 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Tim Dillow is Founder and President of Dillow Wealth Management. He brings nearly 25 years of financial services experience across family office management, capital markets and advisory roles. His work focuses on multi-generational wealth planning, philanthropic strategy, portfolio construction and the use of structured products, and he has led multiple business ventures.

Timothy Dillow’s longest registration was 6 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. (2011–2018). Before joining Dillow Wealth Management in 2021, Timothy Dillow was registered through LPL Financial LLC and Leelyn Smith, LLC.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Oak Brook, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 313192
  2. LPL Financial LLC
    – · under a year
    Geneva, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
  3. LPL Financial LLC
    – · under a year
    Geneva, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
  4. Leelyn Smith, LLC
    – · 2 years
    Geneva, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110517
  5. UBS Financial Services Inc.
    – · 6 years
    Chicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174
  6. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
    – · 2 years
    Chicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
  7. Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
    – · 2 years
    Chicago, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
  8. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.
    – · under a year
    Las Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
  9. American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.
    – · under a year
    Las Vegas, NV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Dillow Wealth Management

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Timothy Dillow is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in April 2021.

  • IllinoisSince 9 April 2021
  • TexasSince 9 April 2021

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 321 April 2008
Name
National Commodity Futures Examination
Series 923 August 2006
Name
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Series 1026 June 2006
Name
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Series 666 May 2003
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 724 April 2003
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Timothy Louis Dillow
CRD
4642786
Firm
Dillow Wealth Management · CRD 313192
Role
Chief Compliance Officer
Office
700 Commerce Drive, Suite 500, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
September 2003
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Timothy Dillow work?

Timothy Dillow has been Chief Compliance Officer of Dillow Wealth Management LLC since April 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 25 February 2026

Is Timothy Dillow a financial advisor?

Yes. Timothy Dillow has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Texas, through Dillow Wealth Management since April 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Timothy Dillow have?

Timothy Dillow has 23 years in the financial industry, since September 2003, across 8 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Timothy Dillow passed?

Timothy Dillow has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 3. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2003. FINRA credited Timothy Dillow with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Timothy Dillow work before Dillow Wealth Management?

Before Dillow Wealth Management, Timothy Dillow was registered through LPL Financial LLC, October 2020 to March 2021; LPL Financial LLC, August 2018 to August 2018; UBS Financial Services Inc., November 2011 to August 2018; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, June 2009 to November 2011; Citigroup Global Markets Inc., February 2007 to June 2009; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., November 2003 to October 2004; American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., May 2003 to October 2003.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Timothy Dillow based?

Timothy Dillow’s registered office is in Oak Brook, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Timothy Dillow registered with FINRA?

No. Timothy Dillow has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Timothy Dillow a CFP?

Dillow Wealth Management lists Timothy Dillow with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Tim Dillow CFP® Professional biography, dillowwealthmanagement.com

How can I verify Timothy Dillow’s record?

Search CRD 4642786 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Timothy Dillow’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4642786, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Dillow Wealth Management LLC, filed 25 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Dillow Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.