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  • Fundamentals | 09.04

    A Reference Guide for Car Buyers

    Question of the Week A Reference Guide for Car Buyers   Happy Friday, all! Last week, we talked about the opportunities this market environment offers to home buyers. But what…
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  • Fundamentals | 08.28

    A Reference Guide for Homebuyers

    Question of the Week A Reference Guide for Homebuyers 2020 has been wild to say the least. In the midst of all of the chaos, people are finding a lot…
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  • Fundamentals | 08.21

    Know Yourself Better By Taking the Enneagram Test

    Question of the Week Know Yourself Better By Taking the Enneagram Test   Happy Friday, all! At BTF, we believe that getting in tune with your own needs, wants and…
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  • Fundamentals | 08.14

    A Simple Way To Resolve Obstacles

    Question of the Week A Simple Way To Resolve Obstacles Happy Friday all! This week, I’ve had some really inspiring conversations with clients about their dreams—the big difficult objectives that…
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  • Investing | 08.07

    How is the Stock Market Different From the Economy?

    Question of the Week   How is the Stock Market Different From the Economy? Happy Five-Minute Friday, all! I’ve talked with some of you this week about settling into the…
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  • Business Planning | 07.31

    What’s next for government stimulus?

    Question of the Week What’s next for government stimulus? Happy Friday, all! And happy end of July! With as much as 2020 has thrown at us, it’s a bit surreal…
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  • Business Planning | 07.24

    Improve your marketing with a client avatar

    Question of the week? Improve your marketing with a client avatar Happy Friday all! I’ve had conversations with a few clients this week who are thinking about starting a business.…
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  • Business Planning | 07.17

    What To Do If You Owe The IRS And Can’t Pay

    Question of the Week What To Do If You Owe The IRS And Can’t Pay Tax day has come and gone. The rush and stress of having to get everything…
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  • Business Planning | 07.10

    3 Tips for The Tax Deadline

    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…
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  • Fundamentals | 07.03

    Happy 4th!

    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…
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  • Business Planning | 06.26

    Full PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self-Employed!

    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…
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  • Business Planning | 06.19

    12 Black, Queer Entrepreneurs Share The Secrets You Need To Succeed

    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…
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  • Business Planning | 06.12

    Purpose and Profit: 4 Keys to Creating A Profitable Mission-Driven Business

    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…
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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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