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Romano Brothers And Company

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Client assets under management

$1,446,403,413

Clients

934

51% high-net worth

Advisors

11

of 16 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

85

High

Average account size

$1,548,612

About

Romano Brothers & Co. serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), employee benefit plans, non‑profits, trusts, estates and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm provides both active, value‑oriented equity and fixed‑income management and passive ETF‑based strategies, and it operates a sponsored wrap fee program.

The firm describes a generally conservative, long‑term, fundamentals‑based investment approach that emphasizes customized asset allocation, income and tax considerations, and periodic rebalancing; passive mandates are implemented via ETF sub‑advisory arrangements. Romano Brothers manages accounts on a discretionary basis through an eight‑advisor team and discloses that margin and securities‑based borrowing may be used in certain managed accounts, with margin balances excluded from fee calculations.

Compared with many team advisory firms, Romano Brothers is dually registered as both an investment adviser and a broker‑dealer and executes client trades through its broker‑dealer, including acting in a principal capacity on some fixed‑income transactions and sponsoring a wrap program. The firm also discloses clearing and cash‑sweep revenue sharing arrangements and lending‑related compensation, and it has previously settled an SEC matter concerning the use of client testimonials (noting regulatory updates since then).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

$750 to $1,500 per agreement for financial planning/consulting services

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: $1,000 base fee plus 0.75% $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% $5,000,001+: 0.60%

Commissions

Commission from insurance products (approximate first year premium plus small ongoing annual fee); mark-ups/mark-downs on fixed income trades

Project-based

$100 to $500 per hour for financial planning/consulting services

Other

Minimum fee: $1,000 base fee for accounts over $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning/consulting fees negotiable; hourly fees $100-$500/hour; flat fees $750-$1,500 per agreement

Main office location

Romano Brothers And Company

1560 Sherman Avenue, Ste 1300

Evanston IL 60201, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Kyle M

Series 66

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Kyle Munson is a financial advisor at Romano Brothers and Company with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Merrill Lynch, and Merrill Edge. Romano Brothers & Co. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach that includes both active and passive strategies, managing accounts through an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Valerie L

Series 66

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Valerie Larson is a financial advisor at Romano Brothers and Company with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach with both active and passive strategies.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Peter H

Series 66

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Peter Hemwall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Romano Brothers and Company in Evanston, IL, where he has worked since 2014. He has 14 years of industry experience. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach that includes both active and passive strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis through an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Megan N

Series 66

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Megan Naydenova is a financial advisor at Romano Brothers and Company with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services with a conservative, fundamentals-based investment approach.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eric B

Series 63, Series 65

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Eric Bederman is a financial advisor with Romano Brothers and Company in Evanston, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Bernardi Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining Romano Brothers in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Trustee and Treasurer of the Wilmette Public Library District, a volunteer position. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term investment approach with active and passive strategies, managing accounts through an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Douglas G

Series 63, Series 66

Naples, FL

Romano Brothers And Company

Douglas Geisser is a financial advisor at Romano Brothers and Company with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Romano Brothers since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach that emphasizes customized asset allocation, income and tax considerations, and periodic rebalancing.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Scott Miller is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Romano Brothers and Company since 2013. He has also been associated with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach with both active and passive strategies.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Deborah C

Series 63, Series 65

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Deborah Cross is a financial advisor with Romano Brothers and Company in Evanston, Illinois. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 23 years with Romano Brothers. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach with both active and passive strategies, managing accounts through an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brett L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Brett Larson is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Romano Brothers and Company since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with Chase Investment Services Corp. for over two decades. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, fundamentals-based investment approach with both active and passive strategies, managed by an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph R

CFP®, Series 63

Evanston, IL

Romano Brothers And Company

Joseph Romano is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Romano Brothers And Company since 1995. He is a principal at Romano Ventures Partnership and a partner in Romano Research Fund, both of which invest in privately held startup and technology companies. He also serves on the advisory board of FinTech Ranger, LLC, a business strategy consulting firm. Romano Brothers & Company serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a generally conservative, long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach with both active and passive strategies.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard R

Series 66

Bonita Springs, FL

Romano Brothers And Company

Richard Romano is a financial advisor with Romano Brothers and Company in Bonita Springs, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and over 62 years of industry experience. He has been with Romano Brothers since 1964. Outside of his advisory role, Romano is a principal in Romano Ventures Partnership, which invests in privately held startup companies. Romano Brothers and Company serves individuals, employee benefit plans, non-profits, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs a generally conservative, long-term investment approach with both active and passive strategies, managing accounts through an eight-advisor team.

Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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