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Calvin Bradley Hays

31 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
15 advisors
Number of Clients
2,123 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$7.2M average
Assets Under Management
$15.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1M

GLA primarily charges asset-based management fees, billed monthly or quarterly. Fees vary based on account type, size, and other conditions. The standard minimum account size for Private Wealth clients is $1,000,000 for Equity and Balanced accounts and $2,000,000 for Fixed Income accounts. Fees are negotiable and may vary from the general fee schedule. Contracts can be terminated with 30 days' written notice, with pro-rated refunds of unearned fees.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

231 S. Lasalle Street, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Calvin is a limited partner at Commercial Property Advisors, a passive investment role requiring minimal time. He also works full-time as a Regional Director in Intermediary Sales at Great Lakes Advisors, an affiliated investment advisor.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Great Lakes Advisors, LLC
August 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Wintrust Investments LLCBroker
August 2015 - July 2025 · 9 yrs 11 mos
Wintrust Investments
August 2015 - January 2025 · 9 yrs 5 mos
TD Ameritrade, INC.
March 2013 - June 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
Amerivest Investment Management, LLC
March 2013 - June 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
March 2013 - June 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
Calamos Advisors LLC
February 2013 - February 2013 · 0 mos
Calamos Wealth Management LLC
April 2009 - February 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Calamos Advisors LLC
July 2002 - November 2007 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Calamos Financial Services LLCBroker
November 2001 - February 2013 · 11 yrs 3 mos
Blackrock Investments, INC.Broker
June 1998 - September 2001 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Van Kampen American Capital Distributors, INC.Broker
January 1995 - May 1998 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Jmc Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 1994 - December 1994 · 10 mos
Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. Broker
January 1993 - December 1993 · 11 mos
State Registrations2 states
ILNJ
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Exams
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