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Deerfield

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Client assets under management

$1,134,603,471

Clients

310

53% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 14 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

52

Typical

Average account size

$3,660,011

About

Deerfield advises individuals (both non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth), retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates and corporate clients, offering Wealth Management that combines investment management, financial planning and consulting. The firm serves roughly 310 clients and reports about $1.176 billion in assets under management, delivered by a six‑advisor team operating from eight offices.

Deerfield implements individualized portfolios through multiple firm models and a monthly CIO Cabinet review, describing a modified passive, asset‑class fund approach that emphasizes diversification, low turnover and long‑term holding. The firm manages both discretionary and non‑discretionary accounts, uses Charles Schwab as its primary custodian and makes Schwab’s Institutional Intelligent Portfolios available for smaller accounts.

Compared with many peer team firms, Deerfield’s multi‑office structure is notable, and its public communications include endorsements, client testimonials and advertising of third‑party ratings—practices that are uncommon among similar advisors. Its Schwab relationship also provides prime‑brokerage capabilities (access to new‑issue bonds and broader fixed‑income inventory), and its disclosures indicate support for features such as borrowing in separately managed accounts, a service offered by relatively few firms in this category.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management Private / alternative investments

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning typically range from $1,500 to $6,000; setup fees for Wealth Management Services up to client’s ongoing annualized fixed fee

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 0.75% $2,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.65% $4,000,001 - $6,000,000: 0.55% $6,000,001+: 0.45%

Project-based

$400 per hour for financial planning services

Subscriptions

Monthly payment option available via AdvicePay for fixed fees, typically divided into 12 monthly payments

Other

Minimum fee: Fixed fee component typically ranges between $2,500 and $15,000 annually for Wealth Management Services; some clients pay fixed fees between $4,000 and $8,000 annually Fee-only: Fee-only Financial Planning and Investment Advisory Services

Main office location

Deerfield

310 E. 96 Th Street, Suite 375

Indianapolis IN 46240, United States

Number of offices

8

Most active in

California · Florida · Illinois · Indiana · Massachusetts · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Marcus M

CFP®, Series 66

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Marcus Miller is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, currently serving at Deerfield Financial Advisors since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Carmel, Indiana. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm manages approximately $958.7 million in client assets, emphasizing diversified, asset-class-focused portfolios with a modified passive management style that uses low-cost funds and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Nathan M

Series 66

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Nathan Melchi is a financial advisor at Deerfield with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and State Bank. Outside of finance, his work history includes diverse roles at companies such as Doordash and Pure Edible Oils. Deerfield is a mid-sized advisory team serving individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a diversified, asset-class-focused investment approach with a modified passive management style, supported by an internal CIO Cabinet and fundamental equity and fixed-income analysis.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Aidan F

CFP®

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Aidan Finet is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Deerfield Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Deerfield, he worked at Kilroy's on Kirkwood and Galecki Financial Management, Inc., and has a background that includes time at Indiana University. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm manages approximately $958.7 million in client assets and employs a modified passive management style focused on diversified, asset-class portfolios using low-cost funds and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Bradley C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Bradley Cougill is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Cougill manages farming activities through a family LLC located at his residence. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm employs a diversified, asset-class-focused investment approach with a modified passive management style, utilizing low-cost funds and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Susan S

CFP®

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Susan Steel is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1991. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm manages approximately $958.7 million in client assets and employs a modified passive investment approach focused on diversified, asset-class portfolios using low-cost funds and periodic rebalancing.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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Matthew R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Indianapolis, IN

Deerfield

Matthew Roop is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and has been with Deerfield Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Carmel, IN. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm manages approximately $958.7 million in assets and employs a diversified, asset-class-focused investment approach with a modified passive management style.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments
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