Woodfield Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 101–250 clients last fiscal year.
Woodfield Financial Advisors reports 395 clients. They include 245 individual clients, 138 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 88.6% ($204M across 384 accounts) are managed with discretion; $26.3M across 6 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 62% | 18% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 35% | 70% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 2% | 11% |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Insurance companies | 2% | 0% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 245 | $41.4M | 18.0% | $169K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 138 | $161M | 70.1% | $1.17M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 6 | $26.3M | 11.4% | $4.39M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.07M | 0.5% | — |
| Insurance companies | 6 | $0 | 0.0% | $0 |
| Total | 395 | $230M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 245
- Regulatory AUM
- $41.4M
- AUM share
- 18.0%
- Avg. per client
- $169K
- Clients
- 138
- Regulatory AUM
- $161M
- AUM share
- 70.1%
- Avg. per client
- $1.17M
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $26.3M
- AUM share
- 11.4%
- Avg. per client
- $4.39M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.07M
- AUM share
- 0.5%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $0
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- $0
Total
- Clients
- 395
- Regulatory AUM
- $230M
- 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
- 101–250
Woodfield Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Agreement. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$5M | 1.00% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.80% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Hourly planning engagements
- Limited-scope planning engagements are billed at $350 an hour.
- Single fee planning engagements
- Pre-determined planning fees range from $600 to $15,000 depending on scope and complexity, payable only once the client is satisfied with the work.
James Dobbs owns 75% or more of Woodfield Financial Advisors. The leadership team of Woodfield Financial Advisors includes President James Dobbs. It has 3 employees.
Leadership
James DobbsPresident and Secy Treasurer- James DobbsChief Compliance Officer
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 insurance agents
- Owns 75% or more of Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc.
James Dobbs
Control person · since February 1984
Woodfield Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew 1.5× from $149M (February 2022) to $230M (February 2026); clients rose from 263 to 395 and employees were 3 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | Employees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | $230M | 395 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2025 | $187M | 369 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2024 | $163M | 573 | 3 | 1 |
| March 2023 | $134M | 207 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2022 | $149M | 263 | 3 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, Woodfield Financial Advisors has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Illinois.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 21660 W. Field Pkwy Suite 290, Deer ParkHQ
Other business names
Woodfield Financial Advisors has reported 1 other business name to the SEC.
- Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc.
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Woodfield Financial Advisors, Inc.
- Headquarters
- 21660 W. Field Pkwy Suite 290, Deer Park, IL 60010
- Website
- woodfieldfa.com
- Phone
- 847-726-9600
- SEC file
- 801-121330
- Structure
- Illinois corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Woodfield Financial Advisors does not have custody of client assets.
At year end, Woodfield Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (98%).
What the accounts hold
- Funds98%
- Bonds1%
- Cash1%
How many clients does Woodfield Financial Advisors have?
Woodfield Financial Advisors has 395 clients and manages $230 million for them, as of February 2026. They include 245 individual clients, 138 high-net-worth individuals, and 6 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 February 2026
What services does Woodfield Financial Advisors offer?
Woodfield Financial Advisors 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 Woodfield Financial Advisors charge?
Woodfield Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Agreement. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in arrears and is not negotiable.
Source: WOODFIELD FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE, filed 24 February 2026
How many financial advisors does Woodfield Financial Advisors have?
Woodfield Financial Advisors has 0 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. 0 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 3 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 Woodfield Financial Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Woodfield Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 98% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Woodfield Financial Advisors?
Woodfield Financial Advisors’ direct owner is James Dobbs (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 February 2026
How does Woodfield Financial Advisors get paid?
Woodfield Financial Advisors 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
Is Woodfield Financial Advisors registered with the SEC?
Yes, Woodfield Financial Advisors has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 1 October 2021. Its CRD number is 123279 and its SEC file number is 801-121330.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 24 February 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Woodfield Financial Advisors?
Woodfield Financial Advisors’ main office is at 21660 W. Field Pkwy Suite 290, Deer Park, IL 60010. Its phone number is 847-726-9600. Its website is woodfieldfa.com.