Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc reports 75 clients. They include 43 high-net-worth individuals, 30 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($143M across 229 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 1 client without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 40% | 11% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 57% | 88% |
| Charitable organizations | 3% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 30 | $15.5M | 10.8% | $516K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43 | $126M | 87.9% | $2.92M |
| Charitable organizations | Fewer than 5 | $1.84M | 1.3% | $918K |
| Total | 75 | $143M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 30
- Regulatory AUM
- $15.5M
- AUM share
- 10.8%
- Avg. per client
- $516K
- Clients
- 43
- Regulatory AUM
- $126M
- AUM share
- 87.9%
- Avg. per client
- $2.92M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.84M
- AUM share
- 1.3%
- Avg. per client
- $918K
Total
- Clients
- 75
- Regulatory AUM
- $143M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 1
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable, has a $10,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices 4 other services, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.85% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.70% |
| $5M–$10M | 0.60% |
| $10M and above | 0.50% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning, fixed fee
- A financial plan is charged a fixed fee based on scope and complexity; the typical fee range is $1,500 to $8,000.
- Financial planning, hourly
- Limited-scope financial planning engagements are charged an hourly rate of $325 per hour.
- Retirement plan consulting
- Plan consulting is charged a fixed fee, with a $2,500 minimum per year, or an annual fee of 0.50% to 1.00% of assets managed.
- Tax preparation
- Tax preparation is billed at $325 per hour, with a $150 minimum fee.
Robert Gerstemeier owns 75% or more of Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc. The leadership team of Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc includes President Robert Gerstemeier. It has 2 employees.
Staff
- 2 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc
Robert Gerstemeier
Control person · since April 2003
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s regulatory assets grew from $114M (March 2022) to $143M (March 2026); clients rose from 65 to 75 and employees were 2 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $143M | 75 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $131M | 70 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 2024July 2024 | $118M | 66 | 2 | 2 |
| Jun 2023June 2023 | $112M | 67 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar 2022March 2022 | $114M | 65 | 2 | 3 |
Besides its headquarters, Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc has 1 office, with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
Illinois · 1 listed address
- 1415 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook
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Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc
- Headquarters
- Not reported
- Website
- g-fg.com
- Phone
- 630-420-6601
- SEC file
- 801-124711
- Structure
- Illinois LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Charles Schwab ($111M, 99%) and Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services ($1.2M, 1%). Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $111M99%
- Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional ServicesTiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC · New York, NY · $1.2M1%
At year end, Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (94%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks4%
- Funds94%
- Registered funds93%
- Pooled vehicles1%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc have?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc has 75 clients and manages $143 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 43 high-net-worth individuals, 30 individual clients and 2 charitable organizations.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 2 March 2026
What services does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc offer?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutions, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc charge?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc charges 0.50%–1.00% a year for its Investment Management Fee. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable, has a $10,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Which custodians does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc use?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $111M and Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLC (New York, NY), with $1.2M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 2 March 2026
How many financial advisors does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc have?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 employees, and 2 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
What does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s separately managed accounts held 93% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% exchange-traded equities, 2% cash and equivalents and 1% pooled vehicles (private funds and similar).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc have a minimum investment?
Yes, Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s minimum account size for its Investment Management Fee is $1M. It charges a $10K annual minimum fee.
Who owns Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc’s direct owner is Robert Gerstemeier (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 2 March 2026
How does Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc get paid?
Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc 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
How do I contact Gerstemeier Financial Group,llc?
Its phone number is 630-420-6601. Its website is g-fg.com.