First Trust Advisors LP
Wheaton, IL·SEC-registered · CRD #107027
First Trust Advisors LP is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Wheaton, IL managing $309B across 8.0k client accounts, with 143 advisory staff.
Regulatory snapshot
Verify on SEC.govRegulatory AUM
$309B
Client accounts
8.0k
Advisory staff
143
Fee model
Fee-only
How First Trust Advisors LP is paid
Compensation arrangements disclosed on Form ADV. A fee-only firm earns fees only from clients — no product commissions.
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Common questions about First Trust Advisors LP
How much does First Trust Advisors LP manage?
Per its most recent SEC Form ADV filing (04/30/2026), First Trust Advisors LP reports $309B in regulatory assets under management across roughly 8.0k client accounts.
How does First Trust Advisors LP charge?
First Trust Advisors LP is a fee-only firm. Its disclosed compensation arrangements are: % of assets. Exact fee schedules appear in the firm's Form ADV Part 2 brochure — confirm current fees directly with the firm.
Is First Trust Advisors LP a fiduciary?
Yes. First Trust Advisors LP is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (CRD #107027), and SEC-registered investment advisers owe a fiduciary duty to act in their clients' best interest. You can verify its registration and any disclosures on the SEC's public record.
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Profile compiled from First Trust Advisors LP's public SEC Form ADV filing (CRD #107027, filed 04/30/2026). AdvisoryReviews is an independent comparison and matching service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of First Trust Advisors LP. Listing does not imply any relationship. Figures are as reported to the SEC and may have changed; verify current details at adviserinfo.sec.gov. Are you with First Trust Advisors LP? Claim this profile.