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Pensinger Financial, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$48,738,385

Clients

79

10% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

40

Typical

Average account size

$616,942

About

Pensinger Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and small businesses. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management—including the preparation of an Investment Policy Statement and discretionary trading authority—and standalone hourly financial planning on topics such as retirement, tax considerations, insurance, and college funding.

The firm’s investment approach is grounded in efficient market theory and modern portfolio theory and emphasizes long‑term investing primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on indexed equities and fixed income. Pensinger Financial documents risk tolerance and goals in client Investment Policy Statements, monitors portfolios regularly, and conducts at least annual portfolio reviews.

Noteworthy aspects in the brochure include serving small-business clients in addition to individuals and the firm’s disclosure that it may enter into referral or solicitor arrangements with unaffiliated professionals, which can affect how clients are introduced. The brochure also discloses an account minimum ($250,000), use of a recommended custodian (Altruist Financial LLC), and a written Code of Ethics that frames how potential conflicts and personal trading are managed.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $2,000,000: 1.25% $2,000,001+: 1.00%

Project-based

$250 per hour (financial planning services)

Other

Account minimum: $250,000

Main office location

Pensinger Financial, Inc.

Lemont IL, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Illinois

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael P

Series 65

Lemont, IL

Pensinger Financial, Inc.

Michael Pensinger is the sole advisor at Pensinger Financial, Inc. in Lemont, IL, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has led Pensinger Financial, LLC since 2014. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate development through Denanson Development LLC Series Drexel Manor. Pensinger Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm’s approach is based on efficient market theory and modern portfolio theory, focusing on long-term investing primarily through indexed mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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Brian B

Series 63, Series 65

Lemont, IL

Pensinger Financial, Inc.

Brian Bardachowski is a financial advisor at Pensinger Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in the financial services industry since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner and mortgage loan originator at Wisdom Financial, Inc., where he provides residential mortgage services. Pensinger Financial offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach is based on efficient market theory and modern portfolio theory, focusing on long-term investing primarily through indexed mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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