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Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth

Wealth managementRIA

Elmhurst, ILCRD 106713Updated

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth is an investment adviser based in Elmhurst, IL, registered with the SEC since 1994. It provides investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $173 million, as filed on 30 March 2026.

47
Clients
$2.07M
AUM per individual client
0
Advisory staff
3
Offices
1.00–2.00%
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 30 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth provides portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth reports 47 clients. They include 26 individual clients, 19 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization. Of its assets, 9.4% ($16.2M across 1 account) are managed with discretion; $157M across 46 accounts are not.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients47 clients
Assets$173M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)55%5%
High-net-worth individuals40%49%
Charitable organizations2%37%
Corporations and other businesses2%9%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
26
Regulatory AUM
$8.03M
AUM share
4.6%
Avg. per client
$309K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
19
Regulatory AUM
$85M
AUM share
49.0%
Avg. per client
$4.47M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$64.1M
AUM share
37.0%
Avg. per client
$64.1M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$16.2M
AUM share
9.4%
Avg. per client
$16.2M

Total

Clients
47
Regulatory AUM
$173M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
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
0

Fees and minimums

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $200,000.

Fee details and sources

Ownership and people

Lasalle St. Holdings, LLC ("LSH") Formerly Known As McDermott Holdings 1, LP. owns 75% or more of Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth. The leadership team of Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth includes Chief Investment Officer Michael Drozd and Chief Compliance Officer Vincent Incerto. It has 4 employees.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

  • Vincent Edward Incerto
  • Daniel John Schlesser

Staff

  • 4 employees
  • 4 state-registered reps
  • 4 broker-dealer reps
Who owns the firm
Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth LLC· the adviser
  • Lasalle St. Holdings, LLC ("LSH") Formerly Known As McDermott Holdings 1, LP.

    Control person · since April 1999

    Owns 75% or more of Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth LLC
  • Daniel Schlesser

    Control person · since November 1990

    Owns 50% to 75% of Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth LLC

Growth and acquisitions

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s regulatory assets grew from $152M (May 2021) to $173M (March 2026); clients fell from 64 to 47 and employees rose from 2 to 4.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
March 2026$173M4743
March 2025$162M4923
July 2024$150M5123
March 2023$138M5623
March 2022$182M6423
May 2021$152M6423

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth has 2 offices, with 3 listed addresses in Illinois.

Listed office addresses in Illinois
ElmhurstDeerfield

Illinois · 3 listed addresses

  • 940 N Industrial DR, ElmhurstHQ
  • 940 N Industrial DR, Elmhurst
  • 707 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth LLC
Headquarters
940 N Industrial DR, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Website
Not reported
LinkedIn
@91907
SEC file
801-47188
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth uses Fidelity ($173M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth has custody of $173M in client assets for 47 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$173M
named custodians
  • FidelityNational Financial Services LLC · Boston, MA · $173M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s separately managed accounts were mostly in stocks (70%) and bonds (15%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks70%
  • Funds10%
  • Bonds15%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds10%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds5%
  • Cash5%

Common questions

How many clients does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth have?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth has 47 clients and manages $173 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 26 individual clients, 19 high-net-worth individuals and 1 charitable organization.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 30 March 2026

What services does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth offer?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth provides 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 Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth charge?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth charges 1.00%–2.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $200,000.

Source: TLW ADV FOR PART 2A 07-12-18, filed 30 March 2026

Which custodians does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth use?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s separately managed account assets are held at National Financial Services LLC (Boston, MA), with $173M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 30 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth have?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 4 employees, and 0 perform investment advisory functions. 4 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 0 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 Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s separately managed accounts held 70% exchange-traded equities, 10% investment grade corporate bonds, 10% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 5% U.S. government and agency bonds and 5% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth have a minimum investment?

Yes, Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s minimum account size for its Investment Supervisory Services is $200K.

Source: TLW ADV FOR PART 2A 07-12-18, filed 30 March 2026

Who owns Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s direct owners are Lasalle St. Holdings, LLC ("LSH") Formerly Known As McDermott Holdings 1, LP. (75% or more) and Daniel Schlesser (50% to 75%).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 30 March 2026

How does Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth get paid?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth 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 Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth?

Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth’s main office is at 940 N Industrial DR, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Its phone number is 312-475-1400.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 30 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 30 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. TLW ADV FOR PART 2A 07-12-18, submitted 30 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 106713.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 19 May 2021 to 30 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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