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  • 3 Tips for The Tax Deadline

    Business Planning | 07.10

    Question of the Week Happy Five-Minute Friday everyone! I hope you had a good week. We’re less than a week away from this year’s first tax deadline. With a lot…
  • Happy 4th!

    Fundamentals | 07.03

    Question of the Week Happy 4th everyone! By now you’re likely already relaxing into your holiday weekend or on your way. So I won’t interrupt your flow, not even for…
  • Full PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self-Employed!

    Business Planning | 06.26

    Question of the Week If you’re a freelancer or other self-employed person wondering if you’ll get forgiveness for loans taken out under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the SBA has…
  • 12 Black, Queer Entrepreneurs Share The Secrets You Need To Succeed

    Business Planning | 06.19

    Question of the Week Our national conversation about race has reached an inflection point, as peaceful protests continue in all 50 states and cities large and small.  People who may…
  • Purpose and Profit: 4 Keys to Creating A Profitable Mission-Driven Business

    Business Planning | 06.12

    Question of the Week Last week, a client asked me to reschedule an upcoming meeting. This client’s office would be closed for a full week so that partners and employees…
  • The History of Pride Month And What It Can Teach Us About Moving Forward Today

    LGBTQ Finance | 06.05

    Question of the Week The History of Pride Month And What It Can Teach Us About Moving Forward Today We celebrate June as Pride Month in most years with joy…
  • Tools for dealing with complex emotions

    Fundamentals | 05.29

    Question of the Week   Tools for dealing with complex emotions Happy Friday all! It’s been a tough, emotional week. The news about the abhorrent treatment of Christian Cooper and…
  • Changes to the PPP Loan and EDIL programs

    Business Planning | 05.22

    Question of the Week What is happening with the PPP Loan and EDIL programs? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! Time to check in for the week before you jet off for…
  • Help For Minority-Owned Businesses Shut Out Of PPP Loan Relief

    Business Planning | 05.15

    Question of the Week How can we help minority-owned businesses shut out of PPP Loan relief? After a bumpy start, money from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is flowing. As…
  • How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness?

    Business Planning | 05.08

    Question of the Week How can I maximize PPP Loan Forgiveness? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! Hope you had a good week. After a bumpy start in round one, the second…
  • How was your first quarantine month?

    Fundamentals | 05.01

    Question of the Week How was your first quarantine month? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! And Happy May! The vast majority of us just completed our first full month of quarantine…
  • How are you taking care of yourself during COVID-19?

    Fundamentals | 04.24

    Question of the Week How are you taking care of yourself during COVID-19? Happy Friday everyone!  It’s time for your five-minute weekly check in. I know the past few weeks…
  • Did I miss out on stimulus relief?  

    Business Planning | 04.17

    Question of the Week Did I miss out on stimulus relief? It’s that time again…Happy Five-Minute Friday! I hope you all are staying healthy, happy and sane during this time.…
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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.