DLW Planning Inc.
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Total assets under management
$11,116,494
Total clients
11
73% high-net worth
Total advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm size
Independent
1 advisor
Average clients per advisor
11
Average account size
$1,010,590
About
The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, estates and business entities. Services include ongoing asset management accounts, modular and comprehensive written financial plans, and as‑needed consulting engagements.
The firm conducts continuous supervision of managed accounts but commonly operates on a non‑discretionary basis, requiring client approval before implementing trade recommendations — a practice that is uncommon among similar independent advisers. Its investment approach draws on fundamental analysis and a mix of long‑ and short‑term strategies, with recommendations tailored to each client’s objectives rather than a single security focus.
Distinctive features include a focused offering of real estate and estate planning work related to inter‑generational farmland transfers and consulting around trust administration, reflecting the principal’s background in trust management and farmland ownership. The firm does not vote proxies on clients’ behalf, does not aggregate client trades into block orders, and does not engage in soft‑dollar arrangements, leaving certain execution and proxy responsibilities to clients or their custodians.
Client services
Financial planning
Portfolio management
Expertise
Social Security optimization
Real estate investing
Fee options
$0 - $1,000,000: 0.500% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.375% $2,000,001+: 0.250%
$180 per hour for financial planning services; $250 per hour for consulting services
Account minimum: $50,000
Main office location
DLW Planning Inc.
Normal IL, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
DLW Planning Inc. has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Illinois
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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