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  • Business Planning | 01.23

    1099-NEC Filing Tips

    Happy Friday, all! We’re deep in the season of spreadsheets, W-9s, and last-minute email chains—aka 1099 time. If you’re a business owner who works with contractors, now is the time…
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  • Business Planning | 01.09

    Welcome to 2026: A Fresh Year, A Fresh Start

    Happy Friday, all — and happy start of 2026! I hope your holiday season gave you space to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. As we step into…
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  • Business Planning | 12.19

    Goodbye, 2025!

    Reflection of the Week Happy Friday, all! As we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to pause with you. This time of year always invites reflection, and…
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  • Business Planning | 12.12

    How to Define Your Niche

    Happy Friday, all! This week’s podcast episode is especially close to my heart. I had the joy of sitting down with Theresa Pablos, CFP®, who many of you might not…
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  • Business Planning | 12.05

    You Can’t Change What You Don’t Track

    Happy Friday, all! I’ve always had a bit of a love affair with spreadsheets. Whether it’s tracking my sleep, health stats, coffee brands, or money, I find clarity in the…
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  • Business Planning | 11.21

    Gratitude as a Vibration

    Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Business First with Sonia Alleyne, and I want to share some reflections from that meaningful conversation.…
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  • Business Planning | 11.14

    Learning from Loss

    Learning from Loss Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the honor of speaking with Rachel Bernier-Green, founder and CEO of the Economic Justice Consortium. Her journey from public accounting…
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  • Business Planning | 11.07

    How to Set Up a New Employee (and Yourself) for Success

    Happy Friday, all! This past summer, I found myself in a new chapter of my business journey: I’ve brought on a former colleague as a contractor and am transitioning her into…
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  • Business Planning | 10.31

    The Power of Clarity

    Happy Friday and Happy Halloween, all! This week’s Five Minute Friday is a spotlight on the latest episode of the Mission Driven Business Podcast: The Power of Clarity. In this…
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  • Business Planning | 10.24

    Can I Afford This?

    Happy Friday, all! Recently, I found myself sitting with the same questions I often pose to clients. I recently made a significant investment in a PR firm to support the…
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  • Business Planning | 10.17

    101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations

    Reflection of the Week 101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the privilege of speaking again with someone who’s had a profound impact on…
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  • Business Planning | 10.10

    How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Burning Out)

    Reflection of the Week How to Finish the Year Strong (Without Burning Out) Happy Friday, all! This week has been packed with strategy sessions, and one theme keeps coming up:…
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  • Business Planning | 10.03

    How to Align Money with Meaning

    Reflection of the Week How to align money with meaning Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the pleasure of sharing another guest spot on the 40+ Gay Men. Gay…
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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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