Roberts, Glore & Co. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions. Financial planning was provided to 11–25 clients last fiscal year.
Roberts, Glore & Co. reports 397 clients. They include 197 individual clients, 186 high-net-worth individuals and 6 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 73.1% ($686M across 1,014 accounts) are managed with discretion; $252M across 144 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 50% | 9% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 47% | 68% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 1% | 1% |
| Charitable organizations | 2% | 3% |
| Other investment advisers | <1% | 18% |
| Other client typesCorporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 197 | $84.6M | 9.0% | $429K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 186 | $642M | 68.4% | $3.45M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4 | $9.49M | 1.0% | $2.37M |
| Charitable organizations | 6 | $24.9M | 2.7% | $4.15M |
| Other investment advisers | 1 | $173M | 18.5% | $173M |
| Corporations and other businesses | 3 | $3.96M | 0.4% | $1.32M |
| Total | 397 | $938M | 100% | $2.36M |
- Clients
- 197
- Regulatory AUM
- $84.6M
- AUM share
- 9.0%
- Avg. per client
- $429K
- Clients
- 186
- Regulatory AUM
- $642M
- AUM share
- 68.4%
- Avg. per client
- $3.45M
- Clients
- 4
- Regulatory AUM
- $9.49M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $2.37M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $24.9M
- AUM share
- 2.7%
- Avg. per client
- $4.15M
- Clients
- 1
- Regulatory AUM
- $173M
- AUM share
- 18.5%
- Avg. per client
- $173M
- Clients
- 3
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.96M
- AUM share
- 0.4%
- Avg. per client
- $1.32M
Total
- Clients
- 397
- Regulatory AUM
- $938M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $2.36M
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 11–25
Roberts, Glore & Co. charges 0.70%–1.25% a year for its Discretionary assets under management. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Consultations and financial planning
- One-time or periodic consultations and financial planning advice are billed at negotiable fees that depend on the complexity of the case.
- Date-of-death valuations and asset division
- Fees for date-of-death valuations and asset division calculations in estate matters are negotiable.
Clemens Ciupke owns 50% to 75% of Roberts, Glore & Co.. The leadership team of Roberts, Glore & Co. includes President Jim Calaway and Chief Compliance Officer Byron Smythe. It has 7 employees, 5 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Jim CalawayPresident
- Byron SmytheChief Compliance Officer
- Clemens CiupkeTreasurer
- Christopher CiupkeAssistant VP
Investment adviser representatives
5 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 7 employees
- 5 in advisory functions
- 5 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Roberts, Glore & Co.
Clemens Ciupke
Control person · since December 1989
- Owns 25% to 50% of Roberts, Glore & Co.
Jim Calaway
Control person · since October 1993
- Owns 5% to 10% of Roberts, Glore & Co.
Byron Smythe
Control person · since May 2007
Roberts, Glore & Co.’s regulatory assets grew from $748M (March 2021) to $938M (March 2026); clients rose from 319 to 397 and employees were 7 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | $938M | 397 | 7 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $848M | 390 | 7 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $790M | 383 | 7 | 1 |
| February 2023 | $714M | 369 | 7 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $868M | 364 | 7 | 1 |
| March 2021 | $748M | 319 | 7 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Roberts, Glore & Co. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 210, DeerfieldHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Roberts, Glore & Co.
- Headquarters
- 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 210, Deerfield, IL 60015
- Website
- robertsglore.com
- Phone
- 224-330-6980
- @roberts-glore-&-co-
- SEC file
- 801-20667
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Roberts, Glore & Co. uses Fidelity ($818M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Roberts, Glore & Co. does not have custody of client assets.
- FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $818M100%
At year end, Roberts, Glore & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (66%) and bonds (21%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks66%
- Funds9%
- Bonds21%
- U.S. government and agency bonds19%
- State and local bonds1%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash4%
How many clients does Roberts, Glore & Co. have?
Roberts, Glore & Co. has 397 clients and manages $938 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 197 individual clients, 186 high-net-worth individuals and 6 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 5 March 2026
What services does Roberts, Glore & Co. offer?
Roberts, Glore & Co. provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and portfolio management for institutions.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Roberts, Glore & Co. charge?
Roberts, Glore & Co. charges 0.70%–1.25% a year for its Discretionary assets under management. The fee is billed in arrears and is negotiable.
Which custodians does Roberts, Glore & Co. use?
Roberts, Glore & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $818M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 5 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Roberts, Glore & Co. have?
Roberts, Glore & Co. has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 7 employees, and 5 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 Roberts, Glore & Co. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Roberts, Glore & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 66% exchange-traded equities, 19% U.S. government and agency bonds, 9% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Roberts, Glore & Co.?
Roberts, Glore & Co.’s direct owners are Clemens Ciupke (50% to 75%), Jim Calaway (25% to 50%) and Byron Smythe (5% to 10%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 5 March 2026
How does Roberts, Glore & Co. get paid?
Roberts, Glore & Co. is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. 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 Roberts, Glore & Co.?
Roberts, Glore & Co.’s main office is at 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 210, Deerfield, IL 60015. Its phone number is 224-330-6980. Its website is robertsglore.com.