Madison Dearborn Partners
Chicago, IL·SEC-registered · CRD #157349
Madison Dearborn Partners is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Chicago, IL managing $21B across 57 client accounts, with 53 advisory staff.
Regulatory snapshot
Verify on SEC.govRegulatory AUM
$21B
Client accounts
57
Advisory staff
53
Fee model
Fee-only
How Madison Dearborn Partners 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 Madison Dearborn Partners
How much does Madison Dearborn Partners manage?
Per its most recent SEC Form ADV filing (03/31/2026), Madison Dearborn Partners reports $21B in regulatory assets under management across roughly 57 client accounts.
How does Madison Dearborn Partners charge?
Madison Dearborn Partners 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 Madison Dearborn Partners a fiduciary?
Yes. Madison Dearborn Partners is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (CRD #157349), 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 Madison Dearborn Partners's public SEC Form ADV filing (CRD #157349, filed 03/31/2026). AdvisoryReviews is an independent comparison and matching service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a partner of Madison Dearborn Partners. 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 Madison Dearborn Partners? Claim this profile.