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Briggs Financial Inc.

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Client assets under management

$52,000,000

Clients

148

9% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

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Clients per advisor

74

High

Average account size

$351,351

About

Briggs Financial serves individual and high‑net‑worth clients, offering discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in‑house tax preparation. The firm reports roughly $52 million in assets under management and provides portfolio supervision based on each client’s stated objectives and reasonable investment restrictions.

Investment decisions are driven primarily by fundamental analysis with a long‑term orientation, and the adviser does not charge performance‑based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains. Financial planning is provided as an ongoing service (monthly subscription for most clients and hourly billing for Washington clients), includes use of the eMoney planning platform, quarterly meetings, and an annual plan review.

A notable feature is the firm’s in‑house tax preparation practice, with a published fee schedule for a range of returns and forms (including Form 706 and Form 709) and additional hourly or complexity fees for specialized work. The brochure also discloses that the firm does not accept commissions or third‑party compensation for product sales and that it participates in Charles Schwab’s institutional program for custody and operational support.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Tax preparation

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Tax preparation fixed fees ranging from $30 for additional state returns up to $2,000 for Form 706 Estates; specific fees listed per tax form

Percentage

$0 - $24,999: 1.50% $25,000 - $99,999: 1.45% $100,000 - $249,999: 1.35% $250,000 - $499,999: 1.25% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.15% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.0% $2,000,000 - $3,499,999: 0.9% $3,500,000 - $4,999,999: 0.8% $5,000,000+: 0.7%

Project-based

$400/hour for Financial Planning (Washington State clients); $250/hour for tax preparation complexity work; $250/hour for amended returns and additional tax research

Other

Fee-only: Financial Planning (non-WA clients): $250/month (Basic), $500/month (Intermediate), $1,000/month (Advanced); Financial Planning (WA clients): $400/hour; Tax Preparation fees vary by form, e.g., $250-$2,000 fixed fees plus hourly rates for complexity or additional work

Main office location

Briggs Financial Inc.

Round Lake Beach IL, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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California · Illinois · Michigan · Minnesota · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure

Quick links

LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website 517-242-7804

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Shawn B

Series 65

Round Lake Beach, IL

Briggs Financial Inc.

Shawn Block is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked as a performer and emcee for Medieval Times since 2007, where his responsibilities include acting, media, marketing, and special events. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation, managing approximately $52 million in assets. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and does not charge performance-based fees or accept commissions tied to capital gains.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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Steven B

Series 66

Round Lake Beach, IL

Briggs Financial Inc.

Steven Briggs is a financial advisor at Briggs Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Waddell & Reed and Wizards of the Coast prior to founding his own practice. Briggs Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, ongoing financial planning, and in-house tax preparation. The firm manages approximately $52 million in assets and focuses on fundamental analysis with a long-term investment approach.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance
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