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SGL Financial, LLC

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Client assets under management

$209,955,602

Clients

509

17% high-net-worth

Advisors

15

of 33 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

34

Low

Average account size

$412,486

About

SGL Financial, LLC is a fee‑based investment management firm that serves financially established individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, small businesses and pension/profit‑sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning and consulting services. The firm manages accounts on both a discretionary and non‑discretionary basis and documents client objectives and constraints using Investment Policy Statements and risk assessments.

SGL operates under a fiduciary standard and typically implements client allocations through selected sub‑advisers; it has a contractually exclusive sub‑advisory relationship with Savant Capital to provide investment research and portfolio management, and clients pay a single advisory fee that includes any sub‑adviser compensation. The firm emphasizes diversification, periodic IPS review, treating cash as an asset class, and may use both long‑ and short‑term trading strategies consistent with client objectives.

Noteworthy features include a quarterly educational market update/investment newsletter and additional client articles that SGL distributes as part of its client communications, a practice that is uncommon among multi‑team peers. The firm is also affiliated with SGL Tax Advisory, LLC and several advisers offer tax‑preparation services, providing an integrated tax and planning capability that is less common for firms of this size.

Client services

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

Expertise

Income planning Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees from $250 to $5,000 based on project scope

Percentage

Maximum advisory fee is 1.50% annually, first and last dollar fee, no tiered fees

Commissions

Allowed for legacy client assets via IARs registered representatives; commissions accepted for sales of securities/products presenting conflict of interest

Project-based

Financial planning/consulting hourly fees from $250 to $500 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee set by SGL and selected third-party money manager; specifics not stated Fee-only: Financial planning fees charged on fixed fee or hourly basis; fixed fees typically range from $250 to $5,000; hourly fees range from $250 to $500 per hour

Main office location

SGL Financial, LLC

1130 W Lake Cook Road, Suite 150

Buffalo Grove IL 60089, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

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

Disclosures

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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 two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Coyle Financial Counsel, LLC and The Boeing Company. 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 and emphasizes diversified asset allocation, long-term time horizons, and periodic portfolio reviews, often implementing strategies through third-party managers.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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 credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and approximately four years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Koloni Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. 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, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and long-term time horizons, and offers portfolio implementation through third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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Jennifer R

Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Jennifer Raimondi is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with SGL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at Verizon for one year. Ms. Raimondi is also a licensed insurance agent and may offer insurance products when appropriate. 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 horizons, and uses third-party managers for portfolio implementation under a fiduciary standard.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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Steven T

Series 63

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Financial Advisory Services, LLC since 2014. Steven holds a Series 63 designation. 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 investment horizons, and offers portfolios implemented through sub-advisers and third-party managers.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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Andres T

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo Grove, IL

SGL Financial, LLC

Andres Terronez is a financial advisor at SGL Financial, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Retirement Plan Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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, long-term time horizons, and periodic portfolio reviews, often implementing client strategies through third-party managers.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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 eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Verity Asset Management. 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, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and long-term time horizons, and commonly utilizes sub-advisers and third-party money managers for portfolio implementation.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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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 six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC. SGL Financial 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, long-term time horizons, and periodic portfolio reviews, often implementing strategies through third-party managers.

Income planning Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner
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