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  • Should I Have A Single Person S-Corporation?

    Business Planning | 02.17

    The 2018 tax season is here! We are finally going to see the effects of the tax law change at the end of 2017. And as you can image, lots…
  • 12 Financial Tasks for the 12 Months of 2019

    Fundamentals | 01.16

    I love the clean slate the New Year offers. None of us have messed up yet in 2019!  What a great feeling. But how do you keep that winning streak…
  • Your Year-End Checklist

    Fundamentals | 12.12

    I love a good checklist. I started the year with one to keep you on track, so it seems fitting to the end the year with one as well. Before…
  • Is Leasing a Car Right for You?

    Fundamentals | 12.05

    There are some personal finance debates that will be around forever: Should you by a home or rent?  Is term or permanent insurance a better deal? And here’s one that…
  • Single-member LLC or S-Corp? Finding the right business structure for your one- or two-person business

    Business Planning | 11.28

    Do you manage a one- or two-person business? You may want to re-evaluate the way you structure your business in 2019, as new tax rules change the incentives for very…
  • Test Yourself: Are You Ready To Be The Next Millionaire Next Door?

    Fundamentals | 11.14

    Originally appeared on Forbes.com When I first started learning about how money works, I read every money management book I could get my hands on. One of my favorites was…
  • Three Insurance Supplements You Should Have in Your Plan

    Insurance | 11.07

    Since it’s open enrollment time, I wanted to remind you of some insurance supplements that you should keep in mind. The fundamental five – health, car, life, disability and home…
  • Making the Most Out of Your Open Enrollment

    Insurance | 10.31

    I can’t believe it’s November already. That means it’s time to gear up for the end of the year. You’ll want to make sure all of your 2018 to-dos are…
  • Exciting BTF News!

    LGBTQ Finance | 10.24

    Hey all, Sorry it’s been a few sporadic weeks for my posts. September and October are conference season for us financial advisors. So I’ve spent three of the last four…
  • The Business Owner’s Guide to the Qualified Business Income Deduction

    Business Planning | 10.03

    Are you eligible for a 20 percent business income deduction this year? The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is one of the most intriguing elements of the Tax Cuts and…
  • Start Your Travel Rewards Planning Now

    Fundamentals | 09.12

    Ahhh…September. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. The kids get back to school. The weather begins to change. And we gear up for the holidays. While summer vacation…
  • Maximizing Your Home Office Deduction

    Business Planning | 08.29

    Working from home is awesome. The commute is short, you don’t have people dropping in to chit chat and depending on the day you may not even have to shower.…
  • What Do Financial Advisors Actually Do?

    Fundamentals | 08.15

    This article first appeared on Forbes.com What do I do for clients? I’ve run into this question a lot lately, and I understand why it comes up. The term “financial advisor” can mean lots of different things—different…
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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.