Signature Financial Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning. Financial planning was provided to 251–500 clients last fiscal year.
Signature Financial Services reports 353 clients. They include 260 individual clients, 76 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 87.9% ($241M across 490 accounts) are managed with discretion; $33.2M across 16 accounts are not. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $33.1M. It advised 2 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 74% | 26% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 22% | 61% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 4% | 12% |
| Corporations and other businesses | <1% | <1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 260 | $72M | 26.3% | $277K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 76 | $166M | 60.6% | $2.19M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 15 | $33.2M | 12.1% | $2.21M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $2.66M | 1.0% | $1.33M |
| Total | 353 | $274M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 260
- Regulatory AUM
- $72M
- AUM share
- 26.3%
- Avg. per client
- $277K
- Clients
- 76
- Regulatory AUM
- $166M
- AUM share
- 60.6%
- Avg. per client
- $2.19M
- Clients
- 15
- Regulatory AUM
- $33.2M
- AUM share
- 12.1%
- Avg. per client
- $2.21M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $2.66M
- AUM share
- 1.0%
- Avg. per client
- $1.33M
Total
- Clients
- 353
- Regulatory AUM
- $274M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 2
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 251–500
Signature Financial Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning and Consulting
- For non-advisory clients, financial planning and focused consultations are charged hourly at $100 to $400 depending on complexity; advisory clients pay no planning fee.
Signature Advisor Group owns 75% or more of Signature Financial Services and is in turn owned by Bradley Walton (75% or more). The leadership team of Signature Financial Services includes President Bradley Walton and Chief Compliance Officer Timothy Olmstead. It has 12 employees.
Leadership
- Bradley WaltonPresident
- Timothy OlmsteadSecretary Treasurer/ Chief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
12 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
- Michael Murray Applebaum
- Thomas Lambert Broderick
- Linda Sue Foltos-Mahler
- David Mitchell Marlett
- Teresa Lynn Mitchell
- Matthew A Moulton
- Timothy Melvin Olmstead
- Marvin Reinglass
- Susan Lynn Szalczynski
- Richard Clark Thomas
- Kyle B Tucker
- Bradley Kent Walton
Staff
- 12 employees
- 12 in advisory functions
- 12 state-registered reps
- 12 broker-dealer reps
- 11 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Signature Financial Services, LTD
Signature Advisor Group
since January 2003
- Owns 75% or more of Signature Advisor Group
Bradley Walton
Control person · since January 2003
Signature Financial Services’ regulatory assets grew 1.6× from $171M (March 2021) to $274M (July 2026); clients were 353 in both filings and employees fell from 21 to 12.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $274M | 353 | 12 | 8 |
| March 2025 | $227M | 343 | 12 | 8 |
| March 2024 | $202M | 346 | 14 | 10 |
| March 2023 | $178M | 467 | 19 | 16 |
| March 2022 | $216M | 474 | 19 | 16 |
| March 2021 | $171M | 353 | 21 | 17 |
Besides its headquarters, Signature Financial Services has 7 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 5 listed addresses in Illinois.
Illinois · 5 listed addresses
- 855 East Golf Road, Suite 2128, Arlington HeightsHQ
- 703 South Main Street, Altamont
- 606 Academy Drive, Northbrook
- 6357 W Peterson Avenue, Chicago
- 7000 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Signature Financial Services, LTD
- Headquarters
- 855 East Golf Road, Suite 2128, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
- Website
- signatureadvisors.com
- Phone
- 847-545-8070
- @signature-advisors-group
- SEC file
- 801-64258
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Signature Financial Services uses Pershing ($126M, 47%), SEI Private Trust ($111M, 41%) and American Funds ($31.4M, 12%) as custodians for its separately managed accounts. Signature Financial Services does not have custody of client assets.
- SEI Private TrustSEI Private Trust Co. · Oaks, PA · $111M41%
- PershingPershing LLC · Jersey City, NJ · $126M47%
- American FundsAmerican Funds · Indianapolis, IN · $31.4M12%
At year end, Signature Financial Services’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (83%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks6%
- Funds83%
- Bonds4%
- U.S. government and agency bonds3%
- Investment grade corporate bonds1%
- Cash6%
- Other1%
- Unit investment trusts1%
How many clients does Signature Financial Services have?
Signature Financial Services has 353 clients and manages $274 million for them, as of July 2026. They include 260 individual clients, 76 high-net-worth individuals, and 15 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 July 2026
What services does Signature Financial Services offer?
Signature Financial Services provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, education planning, estate planning, insurance, retirement plan services, and tax planning.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4
Which custodians does Signature Financial Services use?
Signature Financial Services’ separately managed account assets are held at Pershing LLC (Jersey City, NJ), with $126M, SEI Private Trust Co. (Oaks, PA), with $111M and American Funds (Indianapolis, IN), with $31.4M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 July 2026
How many financial advisors does Signature Financial Services have?
Signature Financial Services has 12 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 12 employees, and 12 perform investment advisory functions. 12 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 11 employees are 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 Signature Financial Services invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Signature Financial Services’ separately managed accounts held 83% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 6% exchange-traded equities, 6% cash and equivalents, 3% U.S. government and agency bonds, 1% investment grade corporate bonds and 1% other. The 1% other category is described as: Unit Investment Trusts.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Signature Financial Services?
Signature Financial Services is owned through a holding company by Bradley Walton. Its direct owner is Signature Advisor Group (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 July 2026
How does Signature Financial Services get paid?
Signature Financial Services is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges 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 Signature Financial Services?
Signature Financial Services’ main office is at 855 East Golf Road, Suite 2128, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Its phone number is 847-545-8070. Its website is signatureadvisors.com.