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Brenda Knox

Brenda Knox

AIF®, CFP®
FINANCIAL ELEMENTS
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL
·CRD# 4604036·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Brenda Knox, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Brenda Mendelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Brenda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brenda has worked at 2 firms.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Tax Planning
  • Investment Management

Specializations

Middle Income Client Needs

Biography

Financial Elements is a full service financial advisory firm.  I enjoy working with all types of clients and helping them meet their financial goals by providing holistic financial planning services and investment management.  I've been a Fee-only planner for over 21 years and look forward to helping you meet your life goals.  I offer a complimentary initial consultation to see if my firm is a good fit for your needs.

Other Aliases

Brenda Mendelson

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC·CRD# 148557
RIA
1861 Hicks Road Suite D, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
November 14, 2008 - Present
CCP, INC·CRD# 109692
RIA
Palatine, IL
January 20, 2000 - February 6, 2009

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Current Firm

FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC
FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC

FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC

CRD#: 148557 / SEC#: 801-132180
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1861 Hicks Road Suite D, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Phone Number

(847) 496-4179

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2026 ADV PART 2 (2/12/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

417

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$192,562,151

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC
FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC

FINANCIAL ELEMENTS, INC

CRD#: 148557 / SEC#: 801-132180
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/26/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Florida
(7/20/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(11/14/2008)
IAR
Texas
(7/7/2017)

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Brenda

  • Cashflow & Budgeting
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Education Funding
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Tax Planning
  • Investment Management

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