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VestGen Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$6,665,601,942

Clients

22,790

6% high-net worth

Advisors

53

of 165 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

430

Very High

Average account size

$292,479

About

VestGen Advisors, LLC is an SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.66 billion for about 22,790 clients across 53 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non‑discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA 3(21) retirement plan services, a wrap‑fee program, and acts as a liaison to third‑party managers.

VGA develops client‑specific strategies based on stated goals, time horizon and risk tolerance, using a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative analysis and modern portfolio theory, and may recommend or monitor third‑party managers (including affiliate VGIM) as part of portfolio implementation. For retirement plans the firm provides limited scope ERISA 3(21) services such as IPS development, participant education and periodic investment monitoring; accounts are reviewed at least annually with attention to rebalancing and tax‑loss harvesting opportunities.

The firm’s operating profile is notable among enterprise advisers for an unusually high client‑to‑advisor ratio — roughly 430 clients per advisor based on reported counts — and for serving a broader set of institutional clients beyond individuals and small businesses, including relationships with sovereign wealth funds, banks/thrift institutions and other investment advisers. The brochure also discloses structural features that can affect advisor incentives and client relationships, such as negotiated cash and equity compensation for advisors affiliating with the firm, dually‑registered advisors and an insurance affiliate, and a limited pilot lead‑generation arrangement.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees may also be charged as flat fees based on complexity; exact fees provided in Financial Planning Agreement.

Percentage

Up to 2.5% annually (maximum; actual fees may be negotiated lower based on various criteria)

Commissions

Certain Advisors who are also registered representatives may earn commissions from brokerage transactions through PCS or WEG; commissions not earned on advisory accounts.

Project-based

Financial planning fees typically charged hourly.

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees typically charged hourly or flat rate; fees may be waived if plan implemented through VGA.

Main office location

VestGen Advisors, LLC

1 North Franklin, Suite 1850

Chicago IL 60606, United States

Number of offices

17

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jonathan L

Series 63, Series 65

Beaver Island, MI

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Jonathan Lewis is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Peninsula Asset Management, Daley Financial Partners, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Jonathan is based in Summerland Key, FL. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Osprey, FL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Thomas Reynolds is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with VestGen Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at LPL Financial, Securities America, Inc., and Landmark Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Reynolds serves as vice chairman and board director of Shields Technology, a manufacturing and distribution company. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Thomas Gruszka is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at VestGen Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Wealth Management Group, LLC, and Sigma Financial Corporation. Based in Chicago, IL, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services, employing a range of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jordan L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Oak Brook, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Jordan Layer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC and has held roles at Resources Investment Advisors, Triad Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Hornor Townsend & Kent. Layer is also licensed as an insurance agent. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services using a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David B

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

David Bolanos is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial LLC, Wealth Management Group, LLC, and Private Client Services. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Kirkwood, MO

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Michael Moloney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with VestGen Advisors, LLC and previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He serves on the board of the E. Walter Hausstette Charitable Foundation, which provides grants to organizations primarily in the St. Louis area. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Brendan D

Series 66

South Barrington, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Brendan Donlevy is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Triad Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Capital Forensics Inc. Brendan is based in Chicago, IL. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for about 9,453 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan services. Their approach integrates client-specific goal setting with various analytical methods and may include third-party managers or affiliate strategies.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Erik G

Series 65

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Erik Gutierrez is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lake Street Financial and NTN Bearing Corporation. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a process that integrates multiple analytical methods and may include third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John Z

CFA®, Series 63

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

John Zielinski is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at VestGen Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC and William Blair & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several farming operations through ownership of multiple LLCs. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines client-specific goal setting with diverse analytical methods and utilizes third-party managers and affiliate strategies to implement portfolios, while serving a broad range of investment and retirement planning needs.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alfred H

CFP®, Series 66

Dallas, TX

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Alfred Holland is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC since 2014 and joined VestGen Advisors, LLC in 2025. Based in Chicago, IL, he is currently part of a multi-team advisory firm. VestGen Advisors, LLC manages approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a diverse analytical approach and utilizes third-party managers and affiliate strategies to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Patrick C

Series 63, Series 65

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Patrick Crowley is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 19 years, followed by roles at Wealth Management Group, LLC and Private Client Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Crowley Family Farm LLC, a small commercial property in Illinois. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients across 30 advisors. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of investment management and retirement plan services, utilizing a blend of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeffery H

Series 63, Series 65

Naples, FL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Jeffery Haller is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Fountain Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a founding member and principal of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, LLC and a passive investor in a gym and fitness training business. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services using a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph E

Series 63, Series 65

Glen Ellyn, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Joseph Esposito is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and Private Client Services. Esposito also maintains a long-term affiliation with Ek&A. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a combination of analytical methods and third-party managers.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark J

Series 63, Series 66

Chicago, IL

VestGen Advisors, LLC

Mark Johnson is a financial advisor at VestGen Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Optimum Investment Advisors, LLC since 2015 before joining VestGen in 2025. VestGen Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with services including investment management, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan solutions, employing a mix of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James V

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Matthews, NC

VestGen Advisors, LLC

James Vande Logt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently serves at VestGen Advisors, LLC and Private Client Services, having previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Valmark Securities, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as a co-founder and member of VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, a financial services holding company. VestGen Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.47 billion for over 9,400 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and third-party managers to implement client portfolios.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Tax-loss harvesting Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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