Ggcfo Advisors fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed February 25, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$450/hr

“Depending on the scope of the services required by the client, the type and size of the account, among other factors, we may agree to a monthly fixed fee (ranging from $1,000 to $20,000) or an hourly fee, billed at a rate not to exceed $450 per hour (which we may increase with prior notice).”

Monthly fee

$1,000⁠-⁠$20,000/mo

From the same sentence as above.

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How Ggcfo Advisors bills

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

• “We will inform you in advance whether your subadviser will allow for account aggregation for the purpose of fee discounts.”
• “Retainer fees will be billed monthly by the firm, in advance, and as stated in our invoice that is provided to you each payment cycle.”
• “Asset-based fees are assessed on an annualized basis that is to be paid quarterly, either in advance or arrears depending on the engagement.”

How Ggcfo Advisors’ fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $450 is above the Illinois median of $273. 87% of the 215 other Illinois planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• 45 of the 54 other planners in Chicago that publish an hourly rate charge less.

About Ggcfo Advisors

• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Credentials named in the brochure: CFP® and CPA.
• Founded: 1999 (27 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

• Retirement planning
• Tax planning
• Equity compensation
• Cash flow and budgeting

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

2% a year

Minimum

$2,500 minimum fee (stated in brochure)

Clients

13

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and selecting other advisers

Assets managed

$100,639,392

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

170018

Website

ggcfo.com (opens in new tab)

Phone

(312) 371-4788

Can advise clients in 2 states: Florida, Illinois

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