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Brian Matthew Schaeffer

Brian Matthew Schaeffer

CFP®
IMPACT FINANCIAL
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 5249766·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian Matthew Schaeffer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at IMPACT FINANCIAL located in Chicago, Illinois. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$500K–$1M

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
High Net Worth Individuals & Families

Services Offered

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

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

IMPACT FINANCIAL·CRD# 308155
RIA
Chicago, IL
August 26, 2026 - Present
SHANKERVALLEAU WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 117527
RIA
Skokie, IL
September 21, 2015 - July 31, 2026
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Madison, WI
March 20, 2012 - April 9, 2013
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 134139
RIA
Madison, WI
March 13, 2012 - April 9, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Madison, WI
April 10, 2008 - March 18, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Madison, WI
April 10, 2008 - March 18, 2010

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Current Firm

IMPACT FINANCIAL
IMPACT FINANCIAL

IMPACT FINANCIAL | IMPACT FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 308155
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (5/15/2020 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (4/12/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 East Erie Street #525-4173, Chicago, IL 60611

Phone Number

(312) 332-6589

# of Employees

2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

120

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$25,779,831

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Other business activities

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Name: Morrison-Shearer Foundation. Investment-related: No. Address: P.O. Box 408508 Chicago, IL 60640. Nature: Foundation for artists. Position/Title: Treasurer. Start date: 5/2016. Approximate hours/month devoted: 10. Hours during securities trade hours: 0. Duties: Oversees financial assets, cash flow, and budgeting for Foundation.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
Illinois
(8/26/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2008About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2008About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Services Offered by Brian

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

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