TG
CFP
TG
CFP

Thomas Gruszka

25 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL
Broker

Thomas Gruszka is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Private Client Services, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, with 25 years of industry experience. Thomas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 3,251 clients with $1.1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
637 advisors
Number of Clients
3,251 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$323K average
Assets Under Management
$1.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K1.75%
$500K - $1000K1.50%
$1M+1.25%

Fees may be negotiable. The Investment Model Marketplace provides access to portfolios managed by third party managers, with subscription fees ranging from 0.15% to 1.00% in addition to the IAR advisory fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
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Location

1 North Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL, 60606

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Thomas is associated with VestGen Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). This activity requires nearly full-time commitment.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Private Client Services, LLCBroker
December 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Vestgen Advisors, LLC
May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
March 2018 - December 2024 · 6 yrs 9 mos
LPL Financial LLC
March 2018 - December 2022 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Sigma Financial CorporationBroker
September 2014 - March 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Spc
September 2014 - March 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos
LPL Financial LLC
December 2013 - October 2014 · 10 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
December 2013 - October 2014 · 10 mos
BMO Harris Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
October 2009 - December 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos
BMO Harris Financial Advisors, INC
October 2009 - December 2013 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
November 2007 - October 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
November 2007 - October 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos
Ifmg Securities, INC.Broker
May 2007 - October 2007 · 5 mos
Ifmg Securities, INC.
May 2007 - October 2007 · 5 mos
Lasalle Financial Services, INC.
June 2004 - May 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Lasalle Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 2004 - May 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Banc One Securities Corporation
May 2004 - June 2004 · 1 mo
Banc One Securities CorporationBroker
May 2004 - June 2004 · 1 mo
Abn Amro Financial Services, INC.
October 2001 - May 2004 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Abn Amro Financial Services, INC.Broker
February 2001 - May 2004 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
April 2000 - February 2001 · 10 mos
State Registrations1 state
IL
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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