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  • You Can’t Change What You Don’t Track

    Business Planning | 12.05

    Happy Friday, all! I’ve always had a bit of a love affair with spreadsheets. Whether it’s tracking my sleep, health stats, coffee brands, or money, I find clarity in the…
  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Fundamentals | 11.28

    Happy Friday — and Happy Thanksgiving weekend! As I often do this time of year, I love reflecting on what has made this year meaningful—and you are a big part…
  • Gratitude as a Vibration

    Business Planning | 11.21

    Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Business First with Sonia Alleyne, and I want to share some reflections from that meaningful conversation.…
  • Learning from Loss

    Business Planning | 11.14

    Learning from Loss Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the honor of speaking with Rachel Bernier-Green, founder and CEO of the Economic Justice Consortium. Her journey from public accounting…
  • How to Set Up a New Employee (and Yourself) for Success

    Business Planning | 11.07

    Happy Friday, all! This past summer, I found myself in a new chapter of my business journey: I’ve brought on a former colleague as a contractor and am transitioning her into…
  • The Power of Clarity

    Business Planning | 10.31

    Happy Friday and Happy Halloween, all! This week’s Five Minute Friday is a spotlight on the latest episode of the Mission Driven Business Podcast: The Power of Clarity. In this…
  • Can I Afford This?

    Business Planning | 10.24

    Happy Friday, all! Recently, I found myself sitting with the same questions I often pose to clients. I recently made a significant investment in a PR firm to support the…
  • 101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations

    Business Planning | 10.17

    Reflection of the Week 101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the privilege of speaking again with someone who’s had a profound impact on…
  • How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Burning Out)

    Business Planning | 10.10

    Reflection of the Week How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Burning Out) Happy Friday, all! This week has been packed with strategy sessions, and one theme keeps coming up:…
  • How to Align Money with Meaning

    Business Planning | 10.03

    Reflection of the Week How to align money with meaning Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the pleasure of sharing another guest spot on the 40+ Gay Men. Gay…
  • Profit + Purpose

    LGBTQ Finance | 09.26

    Reflection of the Week Happy Friday, all! This week, I want to lean into one of the core threads from my recent chat on The Business Gay with Calan Breckon:…
  • MDB’s 100th Episode!

    LGBTQ Finance | 09.19

    Reflection of the Week Happy Friday, all! This week marks a milestone I’m both humbled and thrilled to share—Episode 100 of the Mission Driven Business podcast. What started as a…
  • Stability In Chaos

    Fundamentals | 09.12

    Hey all, It’s been another heavy week. Another violent shooting, more political fear-mongering, and unjustified attacks on LGBTQ+ communities have left many of us feeling raw, anxious, and angry. If…
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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.