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  • Fundamentals | 07.18

    Five Practical Tips for Planning Your Wedding

    Wedding season is in full swing. And I’m super excited to see two of my good friends tie the knot this Saturday. They inspired a post last year on practical…
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  • Investing | 06.29

    New Crisis, Same Advice

    Here we go again. Britain’s vote to leave the European Union (known as Brexit) has caused quite the financial panic in markets worldwide.  U.S. Stocks lost $1.4 trillion of market…
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  • Fundamentals | 06.22

    How to Make the Most Out of Your Charitable Giving

    In the wake of the Orlando shooting, there has been an outpouring of support both in terms of money and time.  These actions show us the good that still exists…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.15

    Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

    The news out of Orlando this past weekend has me a bit shaken. When I woke up Sunday morning, the headlines of 23 people dead at a gay club made…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.08

    Three Tips to Keep Your Relationship Healthy and Wealthy

    When I started thinking about my blog and my business, I knew I wanted to serve the GLBTQ community, specifically gay and lesbian couples. Marriage equality was creating exciting, financial…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.01

    Kicking Off Pride Month with a Nod to Those that Came Before Us

    Happy June everyone! June is LGBT Pride Month. It’s a month filled with nationwide celebrations of, as President Obama put it, “the tireless dedication of advocates and allies who strive to…
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  • Fundamentals | 05.25

    Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Spending

    It’s that time of year. Short-sleeve shirts become everyday wear.  Restaurants put out their patio furniture and open up their windows. And you see crowds of people out enjoying the…
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  • Estate Planning | 05.18

    Do You Need a Trust?

    When most people think of the pillars of estate planning, the trinity of will, trust and advance care directives come to mind. While I think all of these instruments are…
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  • Fundamentals | 05.11

    The Most Important Part of Your Financial Plan

    Since becoming a RIA, I’ve had the opportunity to create more comprehensive financial plans for clients. Through that process, I’ve been able to see what people find most valuable about…
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  • Investing | 05.04

    How to Deal With Changes to Your 401k

    My firm is going through a bit of transition at the moment.  As one of the many changes that are coming, all employees just received notice that the company will…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 04.26

    To Prenup or Not to Prenup?

    Wedding season is approaching, and I can’t wait for several unions to take place in the next few months. As those of you getting married start to solidify your guest…
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  • Fundamentals | 04.20

    Five Things That You Should Do Right After You File Your Tax Return

    The passing of the first tax return deadline brings a huge sense of relief. The scramble to get your documents in order and rushing to get everything done really takes…
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  • Fundamentals | 04.12

    Why Young People Need Financial Advisors

    I recently read an article by Bruce Horovitz in the Washington Post about picking a financial advisor that really caught my interest.  I agreed with a lot of it, especially…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.

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