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Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

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Client assets under management

$2,857,783,928

Clients

1,068

35% high-net worth

Advisors

17

of 30 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

63

Typical

Average account size

$2,675,828

About

Capstone Financial Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. Services described in the brochure include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting and participant education, and tax preparation services.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset-class allocation, controlling portfolio costs, and positioning for tax efficiency, using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options in limited cases, and third‑party sub‑advisers selected through quantitative and qualitative due diligence overseen by an Investment Committee. Portfolios are managed with a generally multi‑year outlook (typical minimum outlook of three years) and employ a mix of long‑term and opportunistic strategies, with private fund investments available to qualifying, accredited investors.

Noteworthy features include managing roughly $2.87 billion for about 1,068 clients with a 17‑advisor team and treating significant legacy holdings as part of account values when calculating fees even if clients do not intend those assets to be liquidated. The firm also offers in‑house tax preparation and pension plan consulting alongside advisory services, provides private fund access to qualified investors, and discloses structured use of artificial intelligence only as a supplemental research and administrative tool while reserving investment decisions for advisers and the Investment Committee.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 for Financial Planning Services; fixed fee may be quoted for Pension Consulting Services

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.75% $4,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.60% $6,000,001+: 0.50%

Project-based

Hourly rates range from $150 to $400 depending on service and provider

Subscriptions

Fixed quarterly retainer for Financial Planning Services

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $5,000 for Pension Consulting Services; Minimum fee of $6,000 for Financial Planning Services Fee-only: Financial Planning Services charged via fixed fees ($1,000 to $30,000) or hourly rates ($150-$400/hour)

Main office location

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

2001 Butterfield Road, Suite 1750

Downers Grove IL 60515, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Louisiana · Maryland · Michigan · Nebraska · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Sandra H

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Sandra Higgins is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc in Downers Grove, IL. She has been with Capstone Financial Advisors since 2010. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, with access to private fund investments and in-house tax services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James M

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

James Marquez is a CFP® professional with 2 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc in Downers Grove, IL. He has been with Capstone since 2015. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation services, with an investment approach that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nicholas R

CFP®, Series 66

Brentwood, TN

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Nicholas Reed is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Capstone Financial Advisors Inc and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Riverbend Financial Group. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning in its investment approach, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeremy L

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Jeremy Lorenz is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. He has a background that includes roles at Illinois State University, Ikea, LegoLand Discovery Center, and Schaumburg High School. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team and offering private fund investments and in-house tax services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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John K

CFP®, Series 63

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

John Kosik is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc since 2009. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning in its investment process, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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John K

CFP®, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

John Koenig is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc and a total of four years in the industry. Prior to joining Capstone, he worked at Heritage Wealth Architects, LLC for two years and was a part-time student for one year. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment process that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeffrey H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Jeffrey Hansen is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently with Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. in Downers Grove, IL. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and RubinBrown Advisors. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in assets with a multi-advisor team and offering both discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brian P

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Brian Peterson is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc, where he has been working since 2009. He is based in Downers Grove, IL. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to private fund investments under a multi-advisor team managing approximately $2.44 billion in assets.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kari M

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Kari Mckinley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc in Downers Grove, IL. She has been with Capstone since 2014. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to private fund investments, emphasizing asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Marisa M

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Marisa Marshall is a CFP® professional at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc with six years of experience in the financial services industry. Her prior roles include positions at The Mather Group, Baroncini, Shorts, and Morton Private Wealth. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and supplementary services such as tax preparation and access to private fund investments. The firm emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Robert Wootton is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Capstone Financial Advisors Inc. He has worked at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2011. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation, with an investment approach that emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Troy B

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Troy Bute is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc since 1999. He is based in Downers Grove, IL, and has spent his entire advisory career at Capstone. Capstone Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized services such as tax preparation and private fund investments.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Brian N

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Brian Niksa is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc since 2009. Based in Downers Grove, IL, he is part of a multi-advisor team at the firm. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and access to private fund investments. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset-class allocation, cost control, tax positioning, and employs both fundamental and cyclical analysis within a multi-year horizon framework.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Ma N

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Ma Navarro is a CFP® professional with Capstone Financial Advisors Inc in Downers Grove, IL. Navarro joined the firm in 2023 and has prior experience in education and instructional computing services. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management and financial planning with an emphasis on asset allocation, cost control, and tax positioning. The firm manages approximately $2.44 billion in client assets and provides access to private fund investments and in-house tax services.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michal G

CFP®

Downers Grove, IL

Capstone Financial Advisors Inc

Michal Gicala is a CFP® professional at Capstone Financial Advisors Inc with six years of experience, including prior work at Ikenberry Dining Services and a background in full-time education. Based in Downers Grove, IL, Michal has been with Capstone since 2020. Capstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with an investment approach focused on asset-class allocation, cost control, and tax positioning, managing approximately $2.44 billion in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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