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SGL Financial, LLC

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Client AUM

$414,065,720

Clients

883

Advisors

13

across 4 offices

About

SGL Financial, LLC is a fee‑based investment adviser that serves financially established individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit‑sharing plans. The firm provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and consulting services, and the selection and oversight of sub‑advisers.

SGL documents client objectives in an Investment Policy Statement and emphasizes broad diversification and long‑term asset allocation while explicitly treating cash as an asset class. The firm normally implements portfolios through third‑party money managers and a contractually exclusive sub‑advisory relationship with Savant Capital, with periodic account reviews and client reporting.

SGL distributes a quarterly educational market‑update newsletter and supplemental retirement and informational articles, and leverages custodian‑sponsored publications and conferences for client education—communication practices that are less common among peer team firms. The firm is affiliated with SGL Tax Advisory, LLC for tax‑preparation services, and it coordinates those tax capabilities alongside its sub‑adviser model.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees $250 to $5,000; some clients enter flat fee custodial arrangements

Percentage

Maximum 1.50% annually, first and last dollar fee, payable quarterly in advance

Commissions

Exists for some Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) servicing legacy clients as registered representatives; may receive commissions from sales of securities/products, though commissions are not the primary compensation

Project-based

Hourly financial planning/consulting fees from $250 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fees set by SGL and selected third-party money manager; specific amounts negotiated and documented in client agreement Fee-only: Fixed financial planning fees ranging from $250 to $5,000; Hourly planning fees from $250 to $500 per hour

Main office

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1130 W. Lake Cook Road, Suite 150

Buffalo Grove IL 60089

Advisors at this office

9

Most active in

Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Illinois · Louisiana · Michigan · New Hampshire · New Jersey · Oklahoma · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Wisconsin

Also doing business as

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Rahul S

Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Rahul Shirahatti is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Coyle Financial Counsel, LLC and The Boeing Company. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on broad diversification and long-term asset allocation through third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dominic D

Series 66

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Dominic Demicco is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Thrivent Financial, and Guaranteed Rate. He is also a licensed insurance agent and offers various insurance products when appropriate. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation, long-term time horizons, and integrates portfolio management with tax coordination through affiliations with specialized sub-advisers and tax advisory services.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Roger C

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

West Hartford, CT

SGL Financial, LLC

Roger Cowen is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC in West Hartford, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has worked at Wealth Financial Advisory Services, LLC since 2012. Additionally, he operates Cowen Tax Advisory Group, where he prepares tax returns and sells insurance and annuities. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation, long-term time horizons, and coordinates investment strategies with tax planning through affiliated services and third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lavonte J

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Lavonte Jones is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and Northwestern Mutual. SGL Financial, LLC serves financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, typically implementing portfolios through third-party money managers and sub-advisers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Steven L

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Steven Lewit is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple firms, including KCD Financial, Tarkenton Financial, and Wealth Financial Group, with career history dating back more than three decades. Lewit is also CEO of Wealth-N, Inc. and serves as an agent for Tarkenton Financial LLC and J.G. Wentworth’s annuity purchase program. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and long-term investment horizons, often implementing strategies through third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gabriel L

Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Gabriel Lewit is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and co-founded Wealth Financial Group, an insurance wholesaler and brokerage organization that supports and trains insurance agents. Lewit is also a licensed insurance agent. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, emphasizes diversified asset allocation with long-term horizons, and commonly implements portfolios through third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kaleb G

Series 66

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Kaleb Gandy is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hantz Financial Services, Midland Brewing Company, Northwestern Mutual, and in roles at Genji Japanese Steakhouse and Northwood University. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on diversified, long-term asset allocation and typically implements portfolios through third-party money managers and a contractually exclusive sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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David S

Series 65

Rhinelandar, WI

SGL Financial, LLC

David Schmitz is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with SGL Financial since 2015 and has operated David Schmitz Insurance since 1994 as a licensed insurance agent. SGL Financial, LLC serves financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans by providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm follows a fiduciary standard, emphasizes diversified asset allocation and long-term horizons, and frequently utilizes third-party managers for portfolio implementation.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Norman, OK

SGL Financial, LLC

Robert Moore is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC in Norman, OK, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealth Financial Advisory Services, LLC since 2013 and operates Moore Tax and Financial Services, which offers insurance products and basic income tax preparation. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation, long-term time horizons, and integrates tax coordination through an exclusive sub-advisory relationship.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Dylan C

Series 63, Series 65

West Hartford, CT

SGL Financial, LLC

Dylan Cowen is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wealth Financial Advisory Services, LLC since 2013 and Cowen Tax Advisory Group since 2011. He is also affiliated with an accounting firm. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and emphasizes diversified asset allocation with a long-term focus, often implementing client strategies through third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert E

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Robert Eisenberg is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Northwestern Mutual and Verity Asset Management. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and select retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, typically implementing portfolios through third-party money managers and maintaining an exclusive sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Melvin L

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Melvin Lubelski is a financial advisor with SGL Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Cetera, and Bank Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent. SGL Financial, LLC provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and emphasizes diversified asset allocation and long-term investment horizons, often implementing portfolios through third-party managers.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Martin K

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Martin Kohlieber is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining SGL Financial in 2022, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2018 to 2022. SGL Financial, LLC is a fee-based investment adviser serving financially established individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on broad diversification and long-term asset allocation, implementing portfolios primarily through third-party money managers and a sub-advisory relationship with Savant Capital.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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