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Stockbrokers in Chicago Loop, IL: 2026 rankings

72 stockbrokers ranked by RFA ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest RFA Score in Chicago Loop: United Futures Trading Co, RFA Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: M1, 1,374 Google reviews at 4.0★, the most of 72 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Financial advisors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

72 Chicago Loop stockbrokers are ranked here by RFA Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 72 rated firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Stockbrokers in Chicago ranking. See Stockbrokers in Chicago

Top 10 stockbrokers in Chicago Loop at a glance

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 stockbrokers in Chicago Loop at a glance
RankBusinessRFA ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1United Futures Trading Co664.8★ (16)Chicago, 1 mi away—Top score
2Driehaus Capital Management LLC634.8★ (5)Chicago, 1 mi away——
3Go Futures624.0★ (5)Chicago, 1 mi away——
4M1624.0★ (1,374)Chicago, 1 mi away—Most reviews
5Gelber Group625.0★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——
6Apex Futures624.7★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——
7TradeStation Securities612.7★ (7)Chicago, 1 mi awaySat—
8ZacksTrade612.5★ (6)Chicago, 1 mi away——
9NinjaTrader612.5★ (19)Chicago, 1 mi away——
10Dow Jones & Co Inc613.0★ (3)Chicago, 1 mi away——

All 72 stockbrokers in Chicago Loop, in rank order

Ordered by RFA Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by RFA Score from public data such as Google reviews, not by investment performance; sponsored listings are paid, shown separately and never change rank.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; registration and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Go Futures

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    141 W Jackson Blvd Unit 3602, Chicago, IL 60604
    View profile for Go Futures(800) 779-1120

  4. #4 M1

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 1,374 Google reviews, the most in Chicago Loop.

    • 4.0★ from 1,374 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 N LaSalle St Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601
    View profile for M1(312) 600-2883

  5. #5 Gelber Group

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    350 N Orleans St Suite S10000, Chicago, IL 60654
    View profile for Gelber Group(312) 427-7100

  6. #6 Apex Futures

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    62/100RFA Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    311 S Wacker Dr #2280, Chicago, IL 60606
    View profile for Apex Futures(312) 267-2277

  8. #8 ZacksTrade

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 2.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 S Riverside Plaza #1600, Chicago, IL 60606
    View profile for ZacksTrade(312) 265-9406

  9. #9 NinjaTrader

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    61/100RFA Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stock broker”.

    • 2.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 N LaSalle St #400, Chicago, IL 60601
    View profile for NinjaTrader(312) 262-1289

  13. #13 Syed Brokerage & Capital Co

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    56/100RFA Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Investment bank”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    One Magnificent Mile, 980 N Michigan Ave Ste 1400a, Chicago, IL 60611
    View profile for Syed Brokerage & Capital Co(224) 548-8400

  15. #15 Charles Schwab

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    54/100RFA Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
    View profile for Charles Schwab(312) 467-4033

  19. #19 Charles Schwab

    Based in Chicago, 1 mi away

    53/100RFA Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 S Wacker Dr Suite #100, Chicago, IL 60606
    View profile for Charles Schwab(312) 456-6624

  20. #20 Charles Schwab

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    52/100RFA Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Financial consultant”.

    • 3.1★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    820 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for Charles Schwab(312) 348-7470

How we ranked Chicago Loop stockbrokers

We scored 72 Chicago Loop stockbrokers on eight factors, weighted as shown. A firm is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RFA Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chicago Loop data
Reputation30%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it (client experience, not investment results)Measured
Registration20%Active SEC, state or Canadian securities registration matched in public records (not yet measured)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Specialty focus15%How clearly the firm offers this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Ranked Financial Advisors profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to Ranked Financial Advisors from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a stockbroker

  1. Confirm the stockbroker and the firm are registered: Investor.gov and FINRA BrokerCheck in the US, the CSA National Registration Search in Canada. Read any disclosure events.
  2. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary on your account at all times, and get the answer in writing.
  3. Ask how they are paid: a percentage of assets, flat or hourly fees, a retainer, commissions, or a mix. Each creates different conflicts of interest.
  4. Read the firm’s Form CRS and Form ADV Part 2A brochure (fees, services, conflicts, disciplinary history) before you sign.
  5. Check designations with the body that grants them, such as the CFP Board for CFP® professionals.
  6. Ask about account minimums and who holds your money: your assets should sit with an independent custodian in your name.
  7. Compare at least two or three firms, and be wary of anyone who promises returns or pushes you to decide quickly.

Questions to ask a stockbroker

  • Are you a fiduciary for all of the advice you give me, and will you put that in writing?
  • How are you paid, in total dollars per year for an account like mine? Do you earn commissions or other payments from product providers?
  • Which registrations and designations do you hold, and where can I verify them?
  • Who will hold my assets, and how will I see statements directly from that custodian?
  • What services are included in your fee, and what would cost extra with you as my stockbroker?
  • Do you have a minimum account size or minimum fee?
  • Have you or your firm had any complaints or disciplinary actions? Where would I see them?
  • How often will we meet, and who will I work with day to day?
  • What happens to my plan or accounts if you retire or leave the firm?

Terms explained

Fiduciary
Someone legally required to act in a client’s interest. In the US, registered investment advisers owe their clients a fiduciary duty of care and loyalty under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Registered investment adviser (RIA)
A firm registered with the SEC or a state securities regulator to give investment advice for pay. Most firms managing $100 million or more register with the SEC; smaller firms usually register with their state.
Investment adviser representative (IAR)
A person who gives advice on behalf of a registered investment adviser, usually registered with the states where they work.
Broker-dealer
A firm that buys and sells securities for customers. US broker-dealers are members of FINRA; their registered representatives typically earn commissions.
Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)
The SEC rule, in force since June 30, 2020, requiring broker-dealers to act in a retail customer’s best interest when recommending a security or account type.
Form ADV
The registration form every investment adviser files. Part 1 holds facts about the firm; Part 2A, the brochure, describes services, fees, conflicts of interest and disciplinary history in plain English.
Form CRS
A short relationship summary that advisers and broker-dealers give retail investors, covering services, fees, conflicts, standard of conduct and disciplinary history.
CRD number
The Central Registration Depository number FINRA and the SEC assign to each firm and registered person; use it to look them up on Investor.gov or BrokerCheck.
Assets under management (AUM) fee
A yearly fee set as a percentage of the money an advisor manages for you. Advisor surveys have put the median around 1% on accounts up to $1 million, lower on larger accounts.
Fee-only
An advisor paid only by clients, with no commissions or other payments from product providers.
Fee-based
An advisor who charges client fees and may also earn commissions on some products. It is not the same as fee-only.
CFP® professional
A person certified by the CFP Board after meeting education, exam, experience and ethics requirements. The CFP Board requires them to act as a fiduciary when giving financial advice.

Stockbrokers in Chicago Loop: frequently asked questions

Which stockbroker has the highest RFA Score in Chicago Loop?

By RFA Score, the highest-ranked stockbroker in Chicago Loop, IL is United Futures Trading Co with an RFA Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews. Driehaus Capital Management LLC (#2) and Go Futures (#3) follow. We ranked 72 stockbrokers on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which stockbrokers in Chicago Loop work on weekends?

4 of 72 ranked stockbrokers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TradeStation Securities (#7), Barclays Investment Bank (#11) and Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Krishna Kumar, CFP®|CIMA® (#25). Many advisors meet by appointment, including evenings or by video, outside their posted office hours.

What Google rating do Chicago Loop stockbrokers have?

The median Google rating among 72 rated stockbrokers in Chicago Loop is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. M1 has the most, 1,374 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedFinancialAdvisors rank stockbrokers?

Each stockbroker gets a 0–100 RFA Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (30%), specialty focus (15%), review volume (10%) and claimed profile (10%). A firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only firms with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do stockbrokers outside Chicago Loop count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Chicago Loop city center, our service radius for stockbrokers. Each listing shows where the firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the RFA Score, so a nearby firm gets a small edge.

Can stockbrokers pay to rank higher on RankedFinancialAdvisors?

No. The RFA Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a stockbroker do?

Stockbrokers buy and sell stocks, bonds, funds and other securities for clients and may recommend them. In the US they are registered representatives of a FINRA member broker-dealer; in Canada they work for a CIRO-regulated investment dealer.

How are stockbrokers in Chicago Loop ranked?

By RFA Score: public signals such as the Google rating and review count, how clearly the firm offers brokerage services and how close it is. Paid placements never change the order, and the score does not measure investment performance.

How do I check a stockbroker’s registration and record?

Search the person and the firm on Investor.gov (the SEC’s adviser search) and on FINRA BrokerCheck. A firm’s Form ADV and any disciplinary history are public there.

Is every stockbroker in Chicago Loop a fiduciary?

Not necessarily. Investment adviser representatives owe a fiduciary duty on advisory accounts; broker-dealer representatives follow Regulation Best Interest when they recommend a security. Ask which applies to your account and read the firm’s Form CRS.

How much do stockbrokers charge?

Fees depend on the firm and the service: a percentage of assets managed each year, a flat or hourly planning fee, a retainer, or commissions. Ask for the fee schedule in writing and read the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A brochure or, in Canada, its relationship disclosure.

Update log for Chicago Loop

  1. November 2026: RFA Scores recalculated for 72 stockbrokers serving Chicago Loop.

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