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The fee has a $5,000 annual minimum.","source":"GALECKI BROCHURE, filed 2 February 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Galecki Financial Management have?","answer":"Galecki Financial Management has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 15 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Galecki Financial Management invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Galecki Financial Management’s separately managed accounts held 80% exchange-traded equities, 10% non-exchange-traded equities and 10% investment grade corporate bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Galecki Financial Management?","answer":"Galecki Financial Management’s direct owners are Albert Kohout, Michael McArdle, Melanie Colwell, Kevin Chandler, Chloe Blythe and Andrew Young, each holding 25% or less.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 February 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Galecki Financial Management get paid?","answer":"Galecki Financial Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"How do I contact Galecki Financial Management?","answer":"Galecki Financial Management’s main office is at 7743 West Jefferson BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Its phone number is 260-436-8525. Its website is galecki.com.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 2 February 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"offices"}}],"holdings":null,"notice":"Compiled from public SEC Form ADV filings on the dates in `sources`. Facts as filed; not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. Niva is not affiliated with this firm. Disciplinary history is deliberately not included here or on the page; the SEC publishes the complete record at the `iapdUrl` above."}