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  • Fundamentals | 11.14

    Test Yourself: Are You Ready To Be The Next Millionaire Next Door?

    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…
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  • Insurance | 11.07

    Three Insurance Supplements You Should Have in Your Plan

    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…
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  • Insurance | 10.31

    Making the Most Out of Your Open Enrollment

    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…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 10.24

    Exciting BTF News!

    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…
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  • Business Planning | 10.03

    The Business Owner’s Guide to the Qualified Business Income Deduction

    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…
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  • Fundamentals | 09.12

    Start Your Travel Rewards Planning Now

    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…
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  • Business Planning | 08.29

    Maximizing Your Home Office Deduction

    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.…
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  • Fundamentals | 08.15

    What Do Financial Advisors Actually Do?

    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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  • Fundamentals | 08.08

    So What Do You Do?

    This weekend on Forbes.com, I’m adding to my series on what financial advisors actually do.  So this week I’m reposting one of my favorites on this topic. Next week, I’ll…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 08.01

    BTF is 2!

    It’s hard for me to believe, but my firm, Brian Thompson Financial, turned two this week! Year two was filled with excitement and some much-appreciated industry recognition for me and…
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  • Business Planning | 07.25

    How to Save for Retirement in Your Small Businesses

    When you start your own business, no one else can tell you how to do what you do, and that’s a great feeling. But on the other hand, no one…
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  • Fundamentals | 07.18

    7 Tasks to Start Your Business Right

    Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? It’s a fantastic adventure, full of extreme highs and lows. But for me, it’s worth the emotional rollercoaster.  How else can…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.27

    What Makes You Most Proud?

    All this month, we’ve celebrated Pride. As the month comes to an end, I want you all to take stock of what you’ve accomplished already and let this good feeling…
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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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