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Mendel Money Management Inc.

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Client AUM

$311,111,858

Clients

211

Advisors

4

of 7 employees

About

Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and also offers fixed‑fee, hourly, and subscription‑based financial planning options.

Portfolios are customized across individual equities, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs and are managed using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supplemented by third‑party research support. The firm discloses and uses options and other derivatives in separately managed accounts—most commonly covered calls, put writing, and occasional purchases of calls or puts—primarily for income generation or protection rather than to create leverage.

Distinctive features include the firm’s explicit use of derivatives within separately managed accounts, a practice that is relatively uncommon among similar team advisers, and the documented engagement of a third‑party investment research consultant to support the investment committee. The combination of a subscription planning product and a small-team, research‑supported investment process marks a divergence from more typical team firm offerings.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees typically ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,001+: 0.60%

Project-based

$250 to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Subscriptions

Subscription fee of $100 per month for financial planning services

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $7,500 based on assets under management (AUM) Fee-only: Fixed fees ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Main office

1200 Shermer Rd Ste 216

Northbrook IL 60062

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Louisiana · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Alexander W

Series 65

Northbrook, IL

Mendel Money Management Inc.

Alexander Wasiunec is a financial advisor at Mendel Money Management Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mendel Money Management, he worked at Stepan Company and United Parcel Service. He serves as a board member and volunteer for the American Ukrainian Youth Association, a cultural youth organization. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and offers customized portfolios using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supplemented by third-party research, with a distinctive use of options and other derivatives for income generation or protection.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies
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Bradley M

CFP®

Northbrook, IL

Mendel Money Management Inc.

Bradley Mendel is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Mendel Money Management Inc. since 2013, where he is one of four advisors. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non‑discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and employs a research-supported investment process that includes the use of derivatives primarily for income generation or protection.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies
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Mark B

CFA®, Series 65

Northbrook, IL

Mendel Money Management Inc.

Mark Burka is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mendel Money Management Inc. since 2022, having previously worked at Ziegler Capital Management, LLC for 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Indian Peaks Brewing Company and participates on endowment committees for nonprofit music organizations. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by third-party research, with a distinctive use of options and other derivatives primarily for income generation or protection.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies
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Barry M

CFA®

Northbrook, IL

Mendel Money Management Inc.

Barry Mendel is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Mendel Money Management Inc., where he has worked since 1989, totaling 37 years at the firm and 29 years of industry experience overall. He serves as assistant treasurer for Northbrook Baseball and sits on the board of directors for The Lodge of Northbrook. Mendel Money Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $317 million in client assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supplemented by third-party research, with a notable emphasis on the use of options and derivatives in separately managed accounts.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Equity compensation tax strategy Options & derivatives strategies
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