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TSFG

Wealth managementRIA

Lake Forest, ILCRD 172555Updated

TSFG is an investment adviser based in Lake Forest, IL, registered with the SEC since 2015. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include high-net-worth individuals, individual clients and charitable organizations. Its regulatory assets under management total $643 million, as filed on 12 August 2026.

864
Clients
$745K
AUM per individual client
6
Advisory staff
4
Offices
2.00%
Annual fee
Up to

From Form ADV filed 12 August 2026SEC record

Services and clients

TSFG provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.

TSFG reports 864 clients. They include 654 individual clients, 207 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations. Of its assets, 100.0% ($643M across 1,718 accounts) are managed with discretion. A wrap fee program the firm both sponsors and manages holds $630M.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients864 clients
Assets$643M
Share of clients and assets by client type
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)76%39%
High-net-worth individuals24%61%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%<1%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
654
Regulatory AUM
$248M
AUM share
38.6%
Avg. per client
$380K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
207
Regulatory AUM
$393M
AUM share
61.1%
Avg. per client
$1.9M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$1.25M
AUM share
0.2%
Avg. per client
$626K
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$409K
AUM share
0.1%
Avg. per client
$409K

Total

Clients
864
Regulatory AUM
$643M
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

TSFG fees and minimums

TSFG charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $100,000.

Fee details and sources

Who owns TSFG

TSFG, LLC owns 75% or more of TSFG. The leadership team of TSFG includes Chief Compliance Officer Michael Schremser. It has 9 employees, 6 of them in advisory roles.

Leadership

Investment adviser representatives

6 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.

Staff

  • 9 employees
  • 6 in advisory functions
  • 6 state-registered reps
  • 5 broker-dealer reps
  • 5 insurance agents
Ownership chain
TSFG, LLC· the adviser

Growth and acquisitions

TSFG’s regulatory assets grew from $458M (June 2021) to $643M (August 2026); clients fell from 1,008 to 864 and employees from 13 to 9.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
TSFG figures from each annual Form ADV filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsEmployeesOffices
August 2026$643M86494
March 2025$854M1,290186
July 2024$649M1,185156
July 2023$577M1,203136
February 2022$623M1,388135
June 2021$458M1,008135

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, TSFG has 3 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in Illinois.

Listed office addresses in Illinois
Lake ForestGurnee

Illinois · 2 listed addresses

  • 1052 N Western Avenue, Lake ForestHQ
  • 312 Tri-State Parkway, Gurnee

Contact and registration details

Legal name
TSFG, LLC
Headquarters
1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
SEC file
801-99339
Founded
2014
Structure
Illinois LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

TSFG uses LPL Financial ($643M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. TSFG has custody of $416M in client assets for 622 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$643M
named custodians
  • LPL FinancialLPL Financial LLC · Boston, MA · $643M100%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, TSFG’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (79%) and stocks (15%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $794K across 891 positions; the largest are iShares Russell (7.7%), iShares U S (7.7%) and State Street (7.1%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks15%
  • Funds79%
  • Bonds4%
    • U.S. government and agency bonds2%
    • State and local bonds1%
    • Investment grade corporate bonds1%
  • Cash2%

Reported 13F holdings

$794K
Reported 13F value
891
Positions
43.2%
In the 10 largest
+20.4%
Value vs. prior quarter
Ten largest positions, share of reported value
  1. iShares Russell · MF Closed And MF Open7.7%
  2. iShares U S · MF Closed And MF Open7.7%
  3. State Street · MF Closed And MF Open7.1%
  4. Abbvie Inc.4.3%
  5. Vanguard S&P · MF Closed And MF Open3.5%
  6. iShares Core · MF Closed And MF Open3.4%
  7. iShares A I · MF Closed And MF Open2.6%
  8. State Street · MF Closed And MF Open2.4%
  9. Vanguard Total · MF Closed And MF Open2.4%
  10. Apple Inc.2.1%

Together, the ten largest are 43.2% of reported value.

The 50 largest positions and quarterly changesQuarter ended 30 June 2026 · filed 23 July 2026

Common questions

How many clients does TSFG have?

TSFG has 864 clients and manages $643 million for them, as of August 2026. They include 654 individual clients, 207 high-net-worth individuals and 2 charitable organizations.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 12 August 2026

What services does TSFG offer?

TSFG provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other managers, education planning, estate planning, insurance, and tax planning.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file; Part 2A brochure, Item 4

How much does TSFG charge?

TSFG charges up to 2.00% a year for its Investment Advisory Services. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $100,000.

Source: TSFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 12 August 2026

Which custodians does TSFG use?

TSFG’s separately managed account assets are held at LPL Financial LLC (Boston, MA), with $643M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 12 August 2026

How many financial advisors does TSFG have?

TSFG has 6 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 9 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. 5 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 5 employees are 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 TSFG invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, TSFG’s separately managed accounts held 79% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 15% exchange-traded equities, 2% U.S. government and agency bonds, 2% cash and equivalents, 1% state and local bonds and 1% 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

Does TSFG have a minimum investment?

Yes, TSFG’s minimum account size for its Investment Advisory Services is $100K.

Source: TSFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, filed 12 August 2026

Who owns TSFG?

TSFG’s direct owner is TSFG, LLC (75% or more).

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 12 August 2026

How does TSFG get paid?

TSFG is paid through a percentage of assets under management. 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

Is TSFG registered with the SEC?

Yes, TSFG has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 3 June 2015. Its CRD number is 172555 and its SEC file number is 801-99339.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 12 August 2026; IAPD firm record

How do I contact TSFG?

TSFG’s main office is at 1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Its phone number is 847-735-7100. Its website is gibbonsfinancialgroup.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 12 August 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 12 August 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. TSFG DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, submitted 12 August 2026.
  3. SEC-filed document.
  4. IAPD firm record, CRD 172555.
  5. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 1 June 2021 to 12 August 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  6. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  7. Form 13F-HR, filed 23 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one.

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