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Christopher Anest

Advisor at Activ8 Family Office LLC

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Firm

Activ8 Family Office LLC

Location

Hinsdale, IL

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

7 years

About

Christopher Anest is a financial advisor at Activ8 Family Office LLC in Hinsdale, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Octagon Financial Services, Inc., Cross America Partners, and State Oil Company. Outside of advising, he operates a bill-pay and accounting service for a family. Activ8 Family Office provides wealth and investment services primarily to professional athletes and their families, trusts, estates, retirement vehicles, and related businesses. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, tax services, and sponsors a private fund focused on private market investments, utilizing third-party managers and research providers to deliver its solutions.

Client services

Based on Activ8 Family Office LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Activ8 Family Office LLC

Private / alternative investments Cash flow / budgeting Tax-loss harvesting Life insurance needs analysis

Occupation focus

Based on Activ8 Family Office LLC

Professional Athlete

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees range from $2,500 to $100,000 for financial planning and other services

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for financial planning and other services

Performance-based

Performance-based fees (carried interest) charged by Lonsdale for Private Fund investments only

Other

Minimum fee: Annual minimum fee starting at $2,500 Fee-only: Financial Planning hourly fees up to $400/hour; flat fees range from $2,500 to $100,000

Location

Hinsdale, IL

Most active in

Illinois · Texas · Virginia

Work history

Activ8 Family Office LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Octagon Financial Services, Inc.

2017 - 2025 (8 years)

Cross America Partners

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

State Oil Company

2011 - 2016 (5 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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General retirement planning Elder care planning Sandwich Generation Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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At Wysopal Wealth, we specialize in helping high-income professionals and former athletes manage the complexities of equity compensation and variable income. Our goal is to make sure your money works for you—today and for the future. We focus on creating personalized, values-driven financial plans that allow you to live fully now while planning for what’s next. I’m Brett Wysopal, a proud girl dad of two and a former minor pro hockey player. My experience in sports taught me discipline, focus, and resilience, all of which I apply to financial planning. After spending years navigating the world of equity compensation, I’ve made it my mission to help families simplify their finances, reduce tax burdens, and achieve their life goals. Our approach at Wysopal Wealth is rooted in personalized attention. We keep our client list small, ensuring every client receives the time and care they deserve. We dive deep into your financial situation, understanding your numbers, values, and what matters most to you. This allows us to tailor your financial strategy to your unique goals, whether that’s managing your equity, preparing for retirement, or planning a family legacy. Equity compensation is often the largest part of our clients' wealth, but it comes with complexities—ISOs, RSUs, stock options, and significant tax implications. Many people wait too long to make decisions about their equity, resulting in missed opportunities or unexpected tax bills. At Wysopal Wealth, we take a proactive approach, creating a strategy for when and how to execute your equity plans, minimize tax liability, and diversify your holdings. At Wysopal Wealth, financial happiness is the goal. We believe that money should support the life you want, and we’re here to help you make that happen.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General tax planning Technology Professional Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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