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Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$4,492,036,564

Clients

263

100% high-net worth

Advisors

16

of 26 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

16

Very Low

Average account size

$17,079,987

About

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth is a fee-only, federally registered investment adviser that provides personalized financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and families (including high-net-worth clients), as well as trusts, estates, private foundations, endowments, qualified retirement plans and senior corporate executives. The firm also offers financial planning and ad-hoc or project-based consultations alongside ongoing portfolio management and periodic client reviews.

The firm’s process centers on an in-depth, written assessment of each client’s goals and a tailored investment program that emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation across marketable and private investments; recommendations are made by a principal or lead advisor and clients retain final decision-making authority, with the firm executing trades only after written client authorization. Typical recommendations include broad diversification, rebalancing to target allocations, and consideration of tax sensitivity and liquidity, while the firm may also advise on concentrated employer stock positions and other executive compensation issues.

What distinguishes the firm from many peers is the scale of advisory relationships run on a non-discretionary basis—managing several billion dollars of regulatory AUM while operating as a relatively small, multi-team boutique—and a flexible, negotiated fee approach that can include case-by-case project or hourly arrangements rather than a rigid one-size-fits-all billing model. The firm is long-established, operates without commission-based product sales, and maintains formal policies around conflicts, personal trading, privacy, and constrained use of AI tools.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Project-based

Hourly consulting rates range from $150 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 minimum annual fee (varies by Principal) Minimum fee: Minimum annual fees tend to start at $25,000, varying by Principal Fee-only: Fee-only basis; no commissions or product sales compensation

Main office location

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

227 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800

Chicago IL 60606, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Illinois · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Ohio · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia · Washington

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Philip R

CFP®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Philip Ridolphi is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC from 2008 to 2016. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority on trades.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Carlyle M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Carlyle Madden is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Chicago, IL. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and broad diversification, maintaining a high-touch, principal-led engagement model while allowing clients to retain final decision authority.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Mars E

Series 65

Tarrytown, NY

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Mars English is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Popaganda and Stony Brook University. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority and trades executed only with prior written authorization.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Harold L

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Harold Leavell is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. in Chicago, IL, where he has worked since 2005. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes a customized, long-term asset allocation approach with broad diversification, while maintaining client decision authority and a principal-led engagement model.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ian C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Ian Clark is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2022 and previously held positions at Facet Wealth and TIAA. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority and trades executed only upon prior written authorization.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brendan H

Series 65

Tarrytown, NY

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Brendan Haynes is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in education at High Point University and Don Bosco Preparatory High School. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies with client-directed trade execution.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Susan S

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Susan Shacklette is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2007. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes a thorough discovery process and customized long-term asset allocation strategies, focusing on broad diversification and client-directed trade execution.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Joseph F

CFP®, Series 65

White Plains, NY

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Joseph Farrell is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2010. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and private foundations. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with a focus on broad diversification and client-directed decision-making.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin P

Series 66

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Kevin Pendergast is a financial advisor with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, where he provides financial counseling, including estate, insurance, investment, and income tax planning, as well as tax and other financial advice. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. offers personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes a thorough discovery process and customized long-term asset allocation strategies that consider taxes, inflation, and liquidity, with clients retaining final decision authority.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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James F

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

James Franch is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience that includes positions at Gulf Coast Capital and the University of South Florida. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies with client authorization required for all trades.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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John L

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

White Plains, NY

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

John Lafferty is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2004. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with clients retaining final decision authority and trades executed only upon prior written authorization.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Keith C

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Keith Cardoza is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2008. The firm provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. Their approach emphasizes in-depth discovery and customized long-term asset allocation strategies, focusing on broad diversification and client-directed decision-making.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Richard D

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Richard Doppelt is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 65 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth since 1999. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies with a focus on client authorization for all trades.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Regina W

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Regina Wood is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. since 2001. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Chicago, IL. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation with broad diversification, maintaining a principal-led, high-touch engagement model for approximately 250 client families.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kristi M

Series 65

Chicago, IL

Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc.

Kristi Mills is a financial advisor at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2005. Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. provides personalized, fee-only financial counseling and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and senior corporate executives. The firm emphasizes customized long-term asset allocation and diversification strategies, with client decisions made following detailed evaluations of their goals.

Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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