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Thomas Chernesky

Advisor at Robertson Stephens

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Firm

Robertson Stephens

Location

North Barrington, IL 60010

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

27 years

About

Thomas Chernesky is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Robertson Stephens since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at CAFG Wealth Management, Inc., where he was also president of the company, a non-operating legal entity handling payments from the installment sale of a former RIA business to Robertson Stephens. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines individualized advice with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Office and Committee, managing over $7 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Client services

Based on Robertson Stephens

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Robertson Stephens

Private / alternative investments

Occupation focus

Based on Robertson Stephens

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees range from $2,500 to $50,000 per plan; $1,000 to $5,000 per update; quarterly flat fees total $500 to $100,000 per year; fixed fees for investment management negotiated per client

Percentage

Negotiable; typically 0.10% to 2.00% annually based on size and complexity

Project-based

$250 to $500 per hour for financial planning services

Location

110 S. Wynstone Park Dr, Unit #103

North Barrington, IL 60010

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

Robertson Stephens

2024 - Present (2 years)

CAFG Wealth Management, Inc.

2013 - 2024 (11 years)

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