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Cornerstone Financial Group

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Client assets under management

$220,180,000

Clients

579

10% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

116

Very High

Average account size

$380,276

About

Cornerstone Financial Group serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), trusts, retirement plans and business entities through a five-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary asset management, written financial plans and consulting, and retirement-plan consulting, along with ancillary services such as corporate-structure advice, cost segregation studies and real estate analysis.

Portfolios are customized and monitored on an ongoing basis, with investment strategies that include asset allocation across equities, fixed income, ETFs and mutual funds, use of options, and both tactical and core-satellite approaches; the firm also applies duration constraints for bond portfolios. Cornerstone describes a multi-disciplinary investment process that combines fundamental, quantitative, technical and sector analysis and notes the use of technology and AI tools in its research and client meetings.

Noteworthy distinctions include membership in the DPL Financial Partners network and that several associated persons are licensed insurance agents who may receive commission-based compensation for insurance or annuity transactions—an arrangement the brochure discloses as a potential conflict of interest. The firm also discloses receipt of Schwab-related transition and vendor services and has recently expanded its risk disclosures to explicitly address Political Risk and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk, reflecting both operational reliance on AI Tools and attendant compliance considerations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $100,000 for Retirement Plan Consulting services; flat fees and recurring fees for Financial Planning & Consulting (not to exceed $100,000).

Percentage

Up to 1.13% annually (maximum annual fee for Asset Management service)

Commissions

Certain associated persons are licensed insurance agents and earn commissions on insurance product sales separate from advisory fees.

Other

Fee-only: Flat fees not to exceed $100,000 and maximum annual recurring fees not to exceed $75,000 for Financial Planning & Consulting services.

Main office location

Cornerstone Financial Group

158 E Northland Ave

Appleton WI 54911, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · Florida · Illinois · Michigan · Minnesota · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Bolan M

Series 66

Appleton, WI

Cornerstone Financial Group

Bolan Montgomery is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Financial Group in Appleton, WI, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he co-owns an LLC focused on real estate investment alongside family members. Cornerstone Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $183 million for about 450 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, employer retirement plans, and businesses, employing a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Arnold E

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Appleton, WI

Cornerstone Financial Group

Arnold Eichhof is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Financial Group in Appleton, WI. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Modern Wealth, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in soccer officiating and serves as Interim President of a local BNI chapter. Cornerstone Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $183 million for about 450 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, employer retirement plans, and businesses, employing a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Troy L

Series 66

Appleton, WI

Cornerstone Financial Group

Troy Leonard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Financial Group. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, Leonard is a part-owner of Genesis Impact Sports, a business venture unrelated to the investment or insurance industries, where he contributes at a board level. Cornerstone Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $183 million for about 450 clients, including individuals, trusts, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis to tailor portfolios aligned with client goals.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Jesse D

Series 66

Appleton, WI

Cornerstone Financial Group

Jesse Dunsmore is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Financial Group in Appleton, WI, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a freelance writer specializing in short fiction. Cornerstone Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, employer retirement plans, and businesses, managing approximately $183 million for around 450 clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, incorporating fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis, and offers services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Guy M

Series 63, Series 66

Appleton, WI

Cornerstone Financial Group

Guy Mccauley is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Financial Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Principal Securities Inc, and Thrivent Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Mccauley is a licensed agent for United Healthcare Medicare Insurance and fixed insurance products. Cornerstone Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $183 million for about 450 clients. The firm provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, employer retirement plans, and businesses, utilizing a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax strategies for small businesses Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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