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Finnestad Financial
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Client assets under management
$13,600,000
Clients
20
40% high-net-worth
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
20
TypicalAverage account size
$680,000
About
Finnestad Financial provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm delivers discretionary portfolio management with ongoing monitoring and investment advice tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.
The adviser employs a mix of methods — including fundamental and technical analysis, charting, cyclical analysis, modern portfolio theory, long- and short-term trading, and option writing — and implements portfolios with periodic rebalancing and client-directed restrictions. Tax efficiency is not the primary focus of portfolio construction, and clients are advised to consult tax professionals for tax-sensitive decisions.
The firm manages approximately $13.6 million across a small client base of about 20 accounts, resulting in a low advisor-to-client ratio compared with many peers. Finnestad Financial routinely requires clients to custody assets at Charles Schwab, does not vote client proxies, and generally relies on custodian account statements rather than providing additional written reports — practices that can affect trade execution choices and give rise to conflicts related to custodial services and benefits.
Client services
Portfolio management
Expertise
Options & derivatives strategies
Active portfolio management
Fee options
$0 - $199,000: 2.00% $200,000 - $499,999: 1.70% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.50% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.25% $2,000,000+: 1.00%
Fee-only: Fee-only, no commissions received for sale of securities or products
Main office location
Finnestad Financial
Minooka IL, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
Finnestad Financial has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
Illinois
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
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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.
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