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  • Haven’t Filed Your Taxes Yet?  Don’t worry. You Still Have Options.

    Tax | 04.06

    The first tax deadline is less than two weeks away. And even with an extra three days until April 18th, I know some of you are scrambling to get your…
  • Do You Have the Right Types of Insurance?

    Insurance | 03.29

    I know that the title of this post already has some of your eyes glazing over. Insurance is the type of thing that most ignore until they really need it.…
  • How to Navigate Filing Your First Joint Income Tax Return

    LGBTQ Finance | 03.22

    It’s that time of the year again. The tax deadline is a little less than a month away Remember that the deadline is April 18th this year because April 15th…
  • Five Essential Questions to Ask When Planning Your Retirement

    Investing | 03.15

    Many of the most common questions that I get from young, married couples concern how to save for retirement. Saving for retirement, like getting married, seems like an adult thing…
  • We’re engaged! Now What?

    LGBTQ Finance | 03.08

    The past year has been an incredible time for gay and lesbian couples. Marriage equality has brought a wide array of possibilities that were once unimaginable to many of us.…
  • I’m Back!

    LGBTQ Finance | 03.01

    Hey all! I know it’s been a while since I last wrote. I had to do some offline business stuff in order to better serve you in the future. Now…
  • The Other Benefit of Giving

    Tax | 12.04

    On Tuesday, I highlighted three things to consider when giving to charity. Obviously giving to charities provides a benefit in and of itself. But, you may receive an additional financial…
  • Three Crucial Considerations for Giving Tuesday

    Fundamentals | 12.01

    I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are in the thick of the holiday season. You’ve gotten through Black Friday and Cyber Monday, now it’s time for Giving…
  • Gratitude Journal: Thanksgiving Edition

    Fundamentals | 11.23

    It’s that time of year again! I can’t believe Thanksgiving week and the frenzied holiday season are here already. I’ve highlighted how gratitude can help improve many aspects of you…
  • How to Find the Right Financial Advisor

    Fundamentals | 11.19

    I can’t talk about holistic planning, without mentioning how to find the right advisor.  Let me start by saying that there are a lot of great advisors that I trust…
  • Reader Question: What Is Holistic Financial Planning?

    Fundamentals | 11.17

    I was recently interviewing prospective clients, and one of the gentlemen asked a question about a phrase I used  – “holistic financial planning.” It’s a great concept that everyone should…
  • How to Financially Prepare for Adoption

    Fundamentals | 11.11

    For National Adoption Month, I’ve covered the importance of adoption and how the process works. But I couldn’t leave the topic without exploring one of the most important parts of…
  • Five Things You Need to Know When Preparing to Adopt

    LGBTQ Finance | 11.05

    I have to admit. I was a little hesitant to write about adoption. I don’t have any experience with it, nor do I really want to pursue it. However,  it’s…
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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.