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McDonnell Capital Management

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Client assets under management

$142,837,789

Clients

143

24% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

72

High

Average account size

$998,866

About

McDonnell Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated financial planning, institutional asset management, and ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary retirement plan consulting to a mix of individuals, business owners, trusts, non-profits and smaller government entities. Services include customized investment policy statements, investment selection and monitoring, tax advisory input, and participant education for employer-sponsored plans.

The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and a “Goals Driven Wealth Management” process that integrates financial modeling and probability analysis (including Monte Carlo simulations) to set asset allocations and stress-test plans. McDonnell Capital operates on an open-architecture platform, providing both discretionary portfolio implementation and consultative, non-discretionary plan advice and due diligence for retirement plans.

Noteworthy features include an uncommon concentration of municipal and township clients for a firm of this size and a formal affiliation with tax and accounting services via an owner who operates a separate CPA practice (with disclosed referral conflicts), as well as a principal who is separately licensed to sell insurance products. The brochure also discloses a recent transition from state to SEC registration, a policy of not accepting third‑party compensation for advisory services, and written procedures to address conflicts arising from affiliated referrals and insurance commissions.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Income planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee engagements typically range from $2,000 to $5,000 for financial planning

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,000 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.85% $5,000,000+: 0.75%

Project-based

$200-$400 per hour depending on complexity

Other

Account minimum: $160,000 Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly fee of $500 for Investment Management services; Minimum quarterly fee of $1,000 for Employee Retirement and Benefit Plan Consulting services Fee-only: Hourly fees ranging from $200 to $400 per hour; Fixed fees for financial planning engagements ranging from $2,000 to $5,000

Main office location

McDonnell Capital Management

19550 S Harlem Avenue, Suite 3

Frankfort IL 60423, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Illinois · Indiana · Nebraska · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph M

CFP®, PFS™, Series 63, Series 65

Frankfort, IL

McDonnell Capital Management

Joseph McDonnell is a financial advisor at McDonnell Capital Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and PFS™ designations, as well as Series 63 and 65 licenses. McDonnell has operated his own CPA practice since 1989 and has managed McDonnell Wealth Management since 2012. He serves as a school treasurer for multiple local school districts and a community educational foundation, overseeing their financial activities and fund investments. McDonnell Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and integrated financial planning to a diverse client base including institutions, business owners, trusts, municipalities, and individual investors. The firm’s goals-driven investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes customized policy statements and financial modeling to guide asset allocation and measure progress.

Income planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired
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Christopher M

Series 66

Frankfort, IL

McDonnell Capital Management

Christopher McDonnell is a financial advisor at McDonnell Capital Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been leading McDonnell Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. McDonnell Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, non-discretionary advisory services, ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary retirement plan consulting, and integrated financial planning to a diverse client base including institutions, business owners, trusts, municipalities, and individual clients. The firm employs a goals-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing customized investment policy statements and financial modeling to guide asset allocation and monitor progress.

Income planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retired
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