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Bentley Financial Group

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Client assets under management

$392,767,299

Clients

470

0% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

94

High

Average account size

$835,675

About

Bentley Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers ongoing asset management, financial planning and consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services, and manages approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets.

The firm typically implements client-directed investment policy statements and uses fundamental analysis, options for hedging when appropriate, and third-party Independent Managers for portions of client portfolios; accounts are monitored continuously with formal reviews at least annually. Bentley also offers managed account access through multiple LPL-sponsored programs (including Manager Access Select, MWP, OMP, and the algorithm-driven Guided Wealth Portfolios) and can arrange portfolios within its BFG Wrap Program.

Compared with many peers, Bentley operates both as an investment adviser and in retail brokerage capacities via associated persons who are registered representatives of LPL, and some representatives maintain insurance appointments that generate separate compensation. The firm’s role as sponsor/manager of a wrap program, its deep operational relationship with LPL (including receipt of Transition Assistance and platform services), and its use of multiple LPL program platforms are notable features that can affect how services are delivered and custodial/brokerage arrangements are selected.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees typically ranging from $500 to $20,000 for financial planning and consulting

Percentage

0.00% to 2.50% annually (negotiable)

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Subscriptions

Retainer fees up to $20,000 annually for ongoing financial planning and consulting, payable monthly, quarterly, or annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly up to $500/hour, fixed fees $500 to $20,000, or retainer fees up to $20,000 annually (payable monthly, quarterly, or annually)

Main office location

Bentley Financial Group

1385 Warren Ave., Suite A

Downers Grove IL 60515, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · Colorado · Illinois · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael G

CFP®, Series 66

Durango, CO

Bentley Financial Group

Michael Gritis is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bentley Financial Group since 2014. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC since 2009 and operates Gritis & Associates, a tax preparation and accounting firm. Bentley Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis, uses options for hedging when appropriate, and incorporates third-party Independent Managers, managing approximately $393 million in discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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John G

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Bentley Financial Group

John Gritis is a financial advisor with Bentley Financial Group in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Bentley Financial Group since 2014 and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Domino, Gritis & Co. Gritis is also a one-third owner of a manufacturing company and provides tax preparation and corporate accounting services through his firm, Gritis & Associates, Ltd. Bentley Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets, employing fundamental analysis, hedging strategies when appropriate, and third-party independent managers, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Steven S

Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, AZ

Bentley Financial Group

Steven Salerno is a financial advisor with Bentley Financial Group in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bentley Financial Group since 2017 and has been associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2005. Bentley Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $393 million in discretionary assets and employs a client-directed investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, options hedging, and third-party independent managers.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Michelle P

CFP®, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Bentley Financial Group

Michelle Pezzulo is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently serving at Bentley Financial Group in Downers Grove, IL. She has been with Bentley Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Bear Construction Company. Michelle is also a notary public for the state of Illinois. Bentley Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets, utilizing fundamental analysis, options hedging, third-party independent managers, and multiple LPL-sponsored managed account programs.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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Jeffrey G

CFP®, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Bentley Financial Group

Jeffrey Gritis is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bentley Financial Group since 2014. He has also worked with LPL Financial and Waterstone Financial Group, and operates Gritis & Associates, where he provides tax preparation services. Bentley Financial Group offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis and third-party independent managers, providing both asset management and retirement-plan advisory services while managing approximately $393 million in discretionary client assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Wealth management
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