Brian Thompson Financial
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Client assets under management
$19,063,781
This total excludes 1 entity clients. Entities are clients such as corporations, partnerships, or trusts.
Clients
18
17% high-net worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
18
LowAverage account size
$1,059,099
About
Brian Thompson Financial provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high‑net‑worth individuals, and corporations or other businesses. The firm’s service menu includes a Comprehensive Care personal planning program and a business‑focused Comprehensive Care model that integrates planning, investment advisory services, and coordination with outside managers.
The firm’s stated investment approach is primarily passive, using diversified allocations built with low‑cost index mutual funds and ETFs, while also recommending and monitoring third‑party outside managers where appropriate. Client work follows an intensive first‑year planning cadence with ongoing quarterly or semiannual reviews, regular tax‑return and employee‑benefits reviews, and a two‑phase business offering (Discovery followed by tiered ongoing advisory or fractional CFO support).
Distinctive features in the brochure include an affiliated tax practice (Brian Thompson Tax LLC) and disclosure that the principal spends a portion of time preparing taxes and providing tax representation; the adviser also reviews or prepares tax returns for clients for an additional fee, which is an uncommon arrangement for independent advisers. The firm also scopes operational and project‑based services (bookkeeping, payroll support, restructuring projects) and offers tiered fractional CFO work for owner‑led businesses, a combination that situates it to handle business and tax issues that many solo independent advisers do not typically provide.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
General estate planning guidance
Cash flow / budgeting
College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
Business exit / sale strategy
Occupation focus
Founder/Business Owner
Fee options
$0 - $250,000: Minimum $8,000 annually (Personal Planning, based on income/revenue) $250,001 - $500,000: Minimum $10,000 annually (Personal Planning, based on income/revenue) $500,001+: Minimum $12,000 annually (Personal Planning, based on income/revenue) N/A - N/A: Investment advisory fees (for non-Comprehensive Care clients) by account value: Under $1,000,000: 0.40%; $1,000,001-$3,000,000: 0.35%; Above $3,000,000: 0.25%. These are negotiable and tiered.
Minimum fee: Personal Planning service fees have minimums: Tier 1 ($0 - $250,000 income/revenue) $8,000 annually; Tier 2 ($250,001 - $500,000) $10,000 annually; Tier 3 (above $500,001) $12,000 annually. Business Planning fees start at $4,000-$6,000 (Discovery phase sole proprietors) and ongoing care tiers start at $8,000 to $25,000 annually depending on tier and business structure. Fee-only: Comprehensive Care fees are fixed/flat fees based on income or business revenue tiers as described above.
Main office location
Brian Thompson Financial
Chicago IL, United States
Number of offices
2
Most active in
Brian Thompson Financial has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Illinois · New York
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
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Is active or affiliated with:
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
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