# Brant Root

> Brant Root is a fee-only financial advisor at Firethorn Capital in Westport, Connecticut, who holds the CFP credential. Brant charges a percentage of assets and a flat fee or retainer (0.5%–1.5% a year of assets managed) and focuses on tax planning, retirement planning and retirement with concentrated positions.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Firethorn Capital
- **Based in:** Westport, Connecticut
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; Flat fee or retainer
- **Fees (firm's website):** 0.5%–1.5% a year of assets managed
- **Assets under management (firm):** $57.4M across 94 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Tax planning, Retirement planning, Retirement with concentrated positions, Real estate investors, Small business owners
- **CRD:** 2178282 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2178282)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CT, IL
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1997), Series 65 (2003)
- **Firm size:** 2 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.firethorncapital.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brant Root a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Brant holds no broker registration, and Firethorn Capital reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Brant charge for financial advice?

Brant charges a percentage of assets and a flat fee or retainer.

### How much does Brant charge?

According to Firethorn Capital's website, checked October 30, 2026: 0.5%–1.5% a year of assets managed.

### Where is Brant Root based?

Brant Root is based in Westport, Connecticut.

### What does Brant specialize in?

Brant's specialties include tax planning, retirement planning, retirement with concentrated positions, real estate investors and small business owners.

### What credentials does Brant Root hold?

Brant Root holds the CFP credential.

### Is Brant Root registered with the SEC?

Yes. Brant Root is registered as an investment adviser representative in CT and IL (CRD 2178282), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Firethorn Capital manage?

Firethorn Capital reports $57.4M across 94 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Brant Root?

Through Brant's website, www.firethorncapital.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2178282): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://firethorncapital.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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