North Shore Investment Consulting provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
North Shore Investment Consulting reports 103 clients. They include 102 individuals and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan. Of its assets, 0.0% ($0 across 0 accounts) are managed with discretion; $171M across 300 accounts are not. Of its clients, 2% are outside the U.S.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 99% | 99% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | <1% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 102 | $169M | 98.8% | $1.65M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | Fewer than 5 | $1.97M | 1.2% | $1.97M |
| Total | 103 | $171M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 102
- Regulatory AUM
- $169M
- AUM share
- 98.8%
- Avg. per client
- $1.65M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.97M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $1.97M
Total
- Clients
- 103
- Regulatory AUM
- $171M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 2%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
North Shore Investment Consulting charges 0.55%–0.95% a year for its Portfolio management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 0.95% |
| $1M–$2M | 0.85% |
| $2M–$3M | 0.75% |
| $3M–$4M | 0.65% |
| $4M and above | 0.55% |
Fee details and sources
Jeffrey Smith owns 50% to 75% of North Shore Investment Consulting. The leadership team of North Shore Investment Consulting includes President Jeffrey Smith. It has 1 employee.
Leadership
- Jeffrey SmithPresident & CCO
- Darlene SmithAdministration
Investment adviser representatives
1 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 1 employee
- 1 in advisory functions
- 1 state-registered rep
- Owns 50% to 75% of North Shore Investment Consulting LLC
Jeffrey Smith
Control person · since January 2004
- Owns 50% to 75% of North Shore Investment Consulting LLC
Darlene Smith
Control person · since January 2004
North Shore Investment Consulting’s regulatory assets grew from $135M (March 2021) to $171M (February 2026); clients rose from 93 to 103 and employees fell from 2 to 1.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $171M | 103 | 1 | 1 |
| March 2025 | $149M | 99 | 1 | 1 |
| February 2024 | $141M | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| April 2023 | $130M | 90 | 1 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $152M | 89 | 2 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $135M | 93 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, North Shore Investment Consulting has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1150 Wilmette Avenue, Suite E, WilmetteHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- North Shore Investment Consulting LLC
- Headquarters
- 1150 Wilmette Avenue, Suite E, Wilmette, IL 60091
- Website
- nsinv.com
- Phone
- 847-445-4100
- SEC file
- 801-118847
- Structure
- Delaware LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
North Shore Investment Consulting uses Fidelity ($171M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. North Shore Investment Consulting has custody of $171M in client assets for 103 clients.
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $171M100%
At year end, North Shore Investment Consulting’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (96%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds96%
- Bonds1%
- Cash2%
How many clients does North Shore Investment Consulting have?
North Shore Investment Consulting has 103 clients and manages $171 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 102 individuals and 1 pension or profit-sharing plan.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 27 February 2026
What services does North Shore Investment Consulting offer?
North Shore Investment Consulting provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does North Shore Investment Consulting charge?
North Shore Investment Consulting charges 0.55%–0.95% a year for its Portfolio management. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: NORTH SHORE INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC 2A, filed 27 February 2026
Which custodians does North Shore Investment Consulting use?
North Shore Investment Consulting’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $171M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 27 February 2026
How many financial advisors does North Shore Investment Consulting have?
North Shore Investment Consulting has 1 investment adviser representative registered with state securities authorities, out of 1 employees, and 1 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does North Shore Investment Consulting invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, North Shore Investment Consulting’s separately managed accounts held 96% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% cash and equivalents, 1% exchange-traded equities and 1% U.S. government and agency bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does North Shore Investment Consulting have a minimum investment?
Yes, North Shore Investment Consulting’s minimum account size for its Portfolio management is $1M.
Source: NORTH SHORE INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC 2A, filed 27 February 2026
Who owns North Shore Investment Consulting?
North Shore Investment Consulting’s direct owners are Jeffrey Smith (50% to 75%) and Darlene Smith (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 27 February 2026
How does North Shore Investment Consulting get paid?
North Shore Investment Consulting is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact North Shore Investment Consulting?
North Shore Investment Consulting’s main office is at 1150 Wilmette Avenue, Suite E, Wilmette, IL 60091. Its phone number is 847-445-4100. Its website is nsinv.com.