Piershale Wealth Management, LLC
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About
The firm provides discretionary investment management and a range of financial planning services to individual clients, including ongoing and one‑time planning, tax planning, and hourly coaching. With about 52 clients and roughly $27 million in assets under management, the practice operates as a small, client‑focused advisory rather than a firm concentrated on large high‑net‑worth accounts.
Portfolio construction emphasizes strategic asset allocation grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, with tactical shifts used opportunistically and the ability to include alternative investments and derivatives for diversification. The adviser generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis, performs quarterly account reviews, and maintains a written code of ethics and fiduciary standards consistent with CFP Board principles.
Compared with peers, the firm is notable for combining an extensive planning service menu and specialized tax/estate planning credentials with a modest AUM and single‑advisor operating model, and for disclosing a recent separation from a prior affiliation. It also custodians client assets through Charles Schwab and describes access to a broad set of non‑traditional exposures (including cryptocurrencies and private investments), which is less common among small, state‑registered advisers.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Ongoing Financial Planning: $4,000 to $15,000 per year; One-time Financial Planning: $4,000 to $15,000; Tax Planning: $2,000 to $4,000; all negotiable depending on complexity.
$0 - $500,000: 1.15% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $1,500,000: 0.75% $1,500,001+: 0.50%
$250 to $500 per hour depending on complexity; minimum charge $125 billed in 30-minute increments.
Account minimum: $100,000 (may be waived at firm's discretion) Fee-only: Investment management fees only; no insurance commissions received.
Main office
333 Commerce Dr, Ste 150
Crystal Lake IL 60014
Advisors at this office
1
Most active in
Illinois
Also doing business as
John Piershale Wealth Management · John Piershale Wealth Management, LLC · Piershale Wealth Management, LLC
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Bank
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Trust company
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Fund sponsor
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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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