Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
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About
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate and investment planning and related financial planning services for individuals, trusts, estates and business entities. Services described in the firm brochure include comprehensive financial planning, portfolio and insurance analyses, pension plan design, structured-settlement valuation, education funding and divorce case analysis.
The firm says it develops recommendations after an in‑depth client interview and review of supporting records, combining fundamental and technical security analysis and using a broad range of instruments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options and insurance contracts). Initial consultations are provided without charge and subsequent work is billed hourly (the brochure states a $150 hourly rate with a good‑faith estimate provided); Armstrong does not accept custody of client assets or discretionary trading authority.
Compared with many investment managers, Armstrong’s advisors also serve as registered representatives of a broker‑dealer and are licensed insurance agents, and the brochure discloses these dual roles and the related conflicts while noting clients are not required to implement recommendations through the affiliation. The firm’s reliance on hourly fees rather than percentage‑of‑AUM billing and its stated requirement of a minimum net worth or portfolio before taking new clients are also notable features relative to typical investment‑manager practices.
Client services
Expertise
Occupation focus
Fee options
Commissions earned from insurance product sales and securities transactions through affiliated broker/dealer
$150.00 per hour
Fee-only: $150.00 per hour
Main office
1410 Aquarius Circle
Ottawa IL 61350
Advisors at this office
3
Most active in
Illinois
Disclosures
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Business activities & affiliations
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
Advisors at this firm
Taylor A
Series 66
Ottawa, IL
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
Taylor Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including positions at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Invictus Maneo Entertainment LLC, where he develops film scripts and board games. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial planning and uses a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis across a broad range of instruments.
Ethan A
Series 66
Ottawa, IL
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
Ethan Armstrong is a financial advisor with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. in Ottawa, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Armstrong & Associates, Inc. since 2017 and is also affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2016-2017. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio analysis using a combination of fundamental and technical security analysis and a broad range of investment instruments.
Bradley A
CFP®, Series 63
Ottawa, IL
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
Bradley Armstrong is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial advising. He is president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1987. Armstrong also serves as a director on the board of First Ottawa Bancshares, Inc. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. provides retirement, estate, and investment planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and uses both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment instruments.
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