Making the Most Out of Your Charitable Contributions

If you’re feeling generous after an enjoyable pride season, you’re not alone. Many LGBT-focused organizations rely on Pride season and the good will it generates to bolster fundraising for their…

LGBTQ Profiles in Pride

LGBTQ Finance | 06.14

This month we celebrate LGBTQ Pride. And today I want to highlight four LGBTQ people that have influenced my life. I have a deep sense of gratitude to those who…

Happy Pride! A Reflection on How Pride Marches Got Started

LGBTQ Finance | 06.07

Happy Pride! June is LGBT Pride Month across the country. I love this time of year — the Pride parties, parades and the overall good energy as people celebrate the…

Like to compete? See where you fall on the LGBTQ Income and Wealth Spectrums

LGBTQ Finance | 04.05

Financial planning clients come to me wondering two fundamental questions: 1) Am I doing okay? and 2) Am I worse off than other people you see? Both are fair questions.…

Equality Beyond the Numbers

LGBTQ Finance | 03.08

In the midst of the onslaught of frightening and negative news reports based on recent Trump administration actions, I read an article that really encouraged me. PBS News Hour reported…

Important Takeaways from the Betterment LGBT Wealth Management Panel

Estate Planning | 12.07

This past week, I had the pleasure of speaking on a LGBT Wealth Management Panel for Betterment, one of the country’s leading robo-advisors. We addressed a lot of financial issues…

Beyond Adoption: The Costs of Expanding Your Family

LGBTQ Finance | 11.30

At the beginning of the month, I covered the costs and important things to know about adopting a child. However, I received additional questions about costs related to starting your…

Five Things You Need to Know When Preparing to Adopt

LGBTQ Finance | 11.02

For the past 21 years, November has been recognized as National Adoption Month. The month is used to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in foster…

How Do You Compare? The “Rich-Gay” Myth Revisited

LGBTQ Finance | 10.05

A few weeks ago, the NY Times highlighted an exciting development regarding the finances of the LGBTQ community. It published “The Most Detailed Map of Gay Marriage in America.” The…

A Much Needed Discussion on the Nuances of the LGBTQ Financial Experience

LGBTQ Finance | 08.10

With the launch of my firm, I’ve done a few interviews lately, and the same question continues to come up: why focus on the LGBTQ community. I address this in…

Five Launching Tips for the Budding Entrepreneur

Fundamentals | 07.27

Welcome to the all-new Brian Thompson Financial! As you can see, my site has changed quite a bit. After 10 years of practicing law, I’ve decided to take the leap…

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

LGBTQ Finance | 06.15

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…

Three Tips to Keep Your Relationship Healthy and Wealthy

LGBTQ Finance | 06.08

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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