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BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$653,584,277

Clients

870

Advisors

15

across 2 offices

About

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. As of December 31, 2025 the firm reported about $653.6 million in discretionary assets under management, approximately $547.2 million of which is managed through its wrap fee program, and it serves roughly 870 clients with a team of 15 advisors.

The firm typically implements a core‑plus‑satellite approach and uses third‑party managers and model portfolios from providers such as Dimensional and BlackRock, including Target Allocation and ESG ETF series, alongside customized strategies when appropriate. Wrap program accounts are custodied at LPL Financial, receive performance and evaluation reports via Black Diamond (which the firm distributes but does not independently validate), and may include actively managed positions and ETFs/ETNs that can involve derivative instruments.

Compared with many peers, BCU Wealth Advisors operates a substantial wrap fee program that absorbs transaction costs for participating accounts and represents a large share of its AUM, a structure the brochure notes can create conflicts that the firm seeks to mitigate through fiduciary oversight and monitoring. The firm’s affiliation as a credit union subsidiary, use of institutional managers, presence of dually registered representatives, and coordination of communications or educational sessions for clients further differentiate its service model from other team firms.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,000 - $500,000: 1.35% $500,000 - $750,000: 1.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 1.15% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,000 - $25,000,000: Negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $50,000

Main office

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300 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Vernon Hills IL 60061

Advisors at this office

14

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Advisors at this firm

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Scott C

Series 63, Series 65

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Scott Comeau is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, CUSO Financial Services, Baxter Credit Union, and State Street Research & Management Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent basketball official with IAABO Board 130. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and it manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets through a team of 15 advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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John A

Series 63, Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

John Anderson is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, and Baxter Credit Union. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a substantial wrap fee program representing a significant portion of its assets under management.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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James H

Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

James Hagen is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advising, he is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Momentum and provides foster care services. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Keaton M

Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Keaton Messerschmidt is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. He is also involved with Baxter Credit Union as Senior Manager of Private Client Services. Additionally, Messerschmidt participates in a customer experience certificate program at Valparaiso University. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach using third-party managers and model portfolios, and it operates a significant wrap fee program with approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Chad C

Series 65

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Chad Codak is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Bass Pro Shops. Outside of advising, he maintains a role at Bass Pro Shops. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets through a team of 15 advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Kristi M

CFP®, Series 63

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Kristi Mertens is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC and has worked with LPL Financial and Baxter Credit Union during her career. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets using a core-plus-satellite approach with third-party managers and model portfolios, including ESG options, serving around 870 clients with a team of 15 advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Luis G

Series 66

Santa Ana, CA

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Luis Garcia Estrada is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets, employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, and offers a substantial wrap fee program with institutional managers and customized strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Mathew D

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Mathew Douvikas is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, PNC Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Banc One Securities Corporation. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets and employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios from providers such as Dimensional and BlackRock.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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William L

Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

William Luzzo is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, CUSO Financial Services, Thrivent Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets and employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach that incorporates third-party managers and model portfolios alongside customized strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Jonathan W

CFP®, Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Jonathan Wylie is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC. He has worked at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, and Woodbury Financial Services, among other firms. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios alongside customized strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Bryan F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Bryan Farrissey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2013, and also has a background at LPL Financial and CUSO Financial Services. Farrissey holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Baxter Credit Union since 2004. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program through LPL Financial that covers transaction costs for participating accounts.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Amanda L

Series 63, Series 65

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Amanda Link is a financial advisor with BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vernon Hills, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Sunamerica. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach with third-party managers and model portfolios, managing approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets for around 870 clients through a team of 15 advisors.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Heather W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Heather Wright is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience, currently serving at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC. She has been with BCU Wealth Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience at LPL Financial, CUSO Financial Services, Gem Financial Advisors, and Coldwell Banker. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, utilizing third-party managers and model portfolios, and operates a significant wrap fee program that covers transaction costs for participating accounts.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Casey B

Series 63, Series 65

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Casey Bloomer is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Baxter Credit Union, and Fifth Third Securities. Bloomer is involved in administrative support activities within BCU Wealth Advisors. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets through a core-plus-satellite approach using third-party managers, model portfolios, and customized strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Edwin W

CFP®, Series 63

Vernon Hills, IL

BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC

Edwin Watson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2012. He also holds the position of Associate Director of Wealth Management at Baxter Credit Union. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent with various unaffiliated carriers. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets using a core-plus-satellite approach that incorporates third-party managers and customized strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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