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CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$313,859,000

Clients

249

36% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 9 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

62

Typical

Average account size

$1,260,478

About

CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, investment planning, and discretionary asset management, and also provides accounting and income tax preparation services. As of September 30, 2025 the firm reports $313,859,000 in discretionary assets under management for roughly 249 clients and operates with a four-person advisory team.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes technical and cyclical analysis and active, daily management rather than passive buy-and-hold strategies. Using proprietary programs such as CTS CAMP and CTS RAMP, CTS applies diversified asset-allocation models, sector rotation systems (across equities and bonds), and the ability to move into cash or use short positions with the stated aim of limiting downside risk.

CTS is distinctive among similarly sized teams for combining investment advisory services with in‑house tax and accounting capabilities (tax work supervised by an Enrolled Agent) and for maintaining an affiliated insurance agency whose licensed personnel may sell commission-based insurance products. The firm’s long operating history (founded in 1972), use of independent managers, and institutional custody relationships (including Schwab and Nationwide Securities) accompany a relatively high assets‑per‑client profile for a compact advisory team.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

Fee options

Fixed

$500 to $7,500 fixed fee

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001+: 1.00%

Project-based

$125 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 for mutual fund portfolios and $150,000 for individual equity portfolios (may accept smaller portfolios at discretion)

Main office location

CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

737 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2120

Chicago IL 60611, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California · Florida · Illinois · Texas · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

Christopher Much is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at CTS Financial Planning, Inc. since 2013 and also has a background at Certified Insurance Consultants, Inc. since 2012. Much holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial, retirement, and investment planning, along with discretionary asset management and in-house tax preparation services. The firm employs an active, technically driven investment approach and integrates tax and accounting capabilities within a small advisory team managing over $313 million in assets.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Jonathon M

ChFC®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

Jonathon Much is a financial advisor at CTS Financial Planning, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. Much has been with CTS Financial Planning since 2015 and also worked at Certified Insurance Consultants, Inc. from 2015 to 2020 and again from 2020 to the present. CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial, retirement, and investment planning, along with discretionary asset management and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm emphasizes active, technical, and cyclical investment management using proprietary models to manage risk and incorporates tax and insurance services within its offering.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Todd M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Westlake Village, CA

CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

Todd Much is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with CTS Financial Planning, Inc. since 1981 and has also worked at Certified Insurance Consultants, Inc. for over three decades. Todd holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, retirement and investment planning, discretionary asset management, and accounting and income tax preparation services. The firm employs an active, daily management investment approach using proprietary models and combines advisory services with in-house tax and accounting capabilities.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Charles M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

CTS Financial Planning, Inc.

Charles Marien III is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at CTS Financial Planning, Inc. since 1984 and has been associated with Certified Insurance Consultants, Inc. since 1989. CTS Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, investment planning, and discretionary asset management, while also providing accounting and income tax preparation services. The firm employs an active, technically driven investment approach and integrates in-house tax and accounting capabilities alongside advisory services.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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