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Hightower Holding
Hightower Holding is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2008. The firm manages $198.6 billion in assets, with $190.4 billion...
Hightower Holding
Hightower Holding is an SEC-registered investment adviser in Chicago, IL, registered since 2008. The firm manages $198.6 billion in assets, with $190.4 billion managed on a discretionary basis. It has 1983 employees and 953 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Wealth Management Platform
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Principals
Bob Oros
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Hightower and how is it governed?
Private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners has held a majority stake in Hightower since 2017. Day-to-day operations are run by CEO Bob Oros, who replaced founder Elliot Weissbluth in 2019. The board includes both THL representatives and independent directors.
How does Hightower source and onboard advisory practices?
Hightower targets breakaway wirehouse teams and independent RIAs seeking scale without giving up operational control. The firm acquires a minority or majority equity stake, integrates the practice onto its centralized technology and compliance stack, and provides access to a curated alternative investment platform. Advisers retain local branding and client-service autonomy.
Does Hightower operate as a single advisory firm or a platform?
Hightower is a holding company that owns equity stakes in over 130 independent advisory businesses. Each practice operates under its own brand and retains discretion over client portfolios, but benefits from Hightower's shared compliance, technology, and investment platform. This is distinct from a roll-up model where all practices are eventually rebranded into a single entity.
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