Brian Thompson Financial fees and pricing

Financial planner in Chicago, Illinois. Registered with state securities regulators.

According to its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026, Brian Thompson Financial charges an annual fee of $8,000 for financial planning.

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 23, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Annual fee
$8,000/yr
“$8,000 annually for Sole Proprietors”

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How Brian Thompson Financial bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

  • “Operational and project-based services, including payroll support, restructuring work, and advanced financial modeling, are not included unless specifically stated in the advisory agreement and may be scoped and billed separately.”
  • “Any refund of prepaid but unearned fees will be made on a prorated basis in accordance with the advisory agreement and applicable regulations.”
  • “Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period.”

How Brian Thompson Financial’s fees compare

  • Its annual fee of $8,000 is above the Illinois median of $7,500. 53% of the 77 other Illinois planners that publish an annual fee charge less.
  • 14 of the 25 other planners in Chicago that publish an annual fee charge less.

About Brian Thompson Financial

  • Principal: Brian Thompson
  • Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
  • Credentials named in the brochure: CFP®.
  • Registered as an adviser: 2016 (10 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid
Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management
Charges a % of assets
Yes
Highest asset based fee in brochure
0.4% a year
Clients
18
Employees
1
Works with
Individuals, high net worth individuals, and charities
Services reported to regulators
Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Assets managed
$19,065,695
Registered with
State securities regulators
Disciplinary disclosures
None reported
SEC CRD number
282379
Website
instagram.com/btfinancial (opens in new tab)
Phone
(312) 624-8320

Can advise clients in 2 states: Illinois, New York

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