K2 Wealth Management LLC
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Refreshed weekly • Updated today.
About
K2 Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients and related trusts and estates, offering discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial counseling that covers retirement planning, advanced tax and estate planning, life insurance review, and liability/risk management. The firm also facilitates implementation and coordinates with third-party professionals such as attorneys and accountants as part of its ongoing client service model.
The firm uses a goals- and risk-based approach to construct customized portfolios, employing quantitative methods, factor investing and optimization alongside mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities and third‑party sub-advisers. K2 WM monitors accounts regularly (at least annually), may obtain limited trading authority for discretionary management, and accesses sub-adviser strategies through a GeoWealth platform.
Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s small advisory team managing roughly $120 million for about 70 clients and its recent registration history, which may result in a relatively concentrated advisor-to-AUM ratio compared with peers. The brochure also discloses that a firm principal is a licensed insurance agent who may receive commissions for insurance product recommendations (an activity the firm states occupies about 5% of that principal’s time), and the firm requires clients to custody assets with specified institutional custodians, which can affect available share classes and program options.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$0 - $2,000,000: 0.75% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.65% annually $5,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.50% annually $50,000,001+: Negotiated
Commission income may be earned from insurance products recommended by a licensed insurance agent associated with the firm
Fee-only: Fixed financial planning fees ranging from $3,500 to $20,000 annually, depending on scope and complexity
Main office
1200 N. Ashland Ave., Suite 500
Chicago IL 60622
Advisors at this office
3
Most active in
Colorado · Illinois · Kansas · Nebraska · New York · Texas
Disclosures
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Is not active or affiliated with:
-
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
-
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
-
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
-
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
-
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
-
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
-
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
-
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Quick links
Advisors at this firm
Matthew H
Series 66
Chicago, IL
K2 Wealth Management LLC
Matthew Heckler is a financial advisor at K2 Wealth Management LLC in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Telemus Capital, and HPM Partners. He holds life and health insurance licenses. K2 Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients and related trusts and estates, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial counseling. The firm uses a goals- and risk-based approach to build customized portfolios, combining quantitative methods with diverse investment vehicles while coordinating with third-party professionals as part of ongoing client service.
Stephanie L
CFP®, Series 65
Chicago, IL
K2 Wealth Management LLC
Stephanie Laude is a financial advisor at K2 Wealth Management LLC in Chicago, IL, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials with nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Corient, Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC, and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Outside of financial advisory, she has worked as an Instacart driver on a limited basis. K2 Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial counseling that includes retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm employs a goals- and risk-based investment approach using quantitative methods and third-party sub-advisers, while coordinating with attorneys and accountants as part of its service model.
Jing C
CFA®
Chicago, IL
K2 Wealth Management LLC
Jing Chen is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience in the financial industry. Chen has worked at K2 Wealth Management LLC since 2024 and previously held positions at Forge Global and MSCI. K2 Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial counseling to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and related trusts and estates. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental analysis, factor investing, and quantitative optimization, and offers services such as retirement planning, advanced tax and estate planning, and coordination with third-party money managers.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)