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Chris Cortese

Logbook Financial Planning, LLC · Rockport, Maine

Chris Cortese is a fee-only financial advisor at Logbook Financial Planning, LLC in Rockport, Maine, who holds the CFP credential. Chris charges a percentage of assets, a one-time planning fee and an ongoing planning fee (ongoing planning from $3,600 a year and one-time plans from $1,200) and focuses on retirement planning and tax planning.

Percentage of assetsOne-time planning feeOngoing planning fee Fee-only CFP

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Facts

FirmLogbook Financial Planning, LLC
Based in Rockport, Maine
Fee modelPercentage of assets · One-time planning fee · Ongoing planning fee
Fees (firm's website)Ongoing planning from $3,600 a year · One-time plans from $1,200 · 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed
Works virtuallyYes
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$83.6M across 388 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in DC, MD, ME, NY, TX, VA · CRD 6734228
Exams passedSeries 65 (2016)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websitelogbookfp.com
LinkedInProfile

How Chris's firm compares

  • Ongoing planning starts at $3,600 a year, below the US median of $4,500 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
  • A one-time plan starts at $1,200, below the US median of $2,000 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
  • Logbook Financial Planning, LLC's average account is about $216,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 388 accounts).

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Questions about Chris

Is Chris Cortese a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Chris Cortese is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Chris's firm.

How does Chris charge for financial advice?

Chris charges a percentage of assets, a one-time planning fee and an ongoing planning fee.

How much does Chris charge?

According to Logbook Financial Planning, LLC's website, checked October 28, 2026: ongoing planning from $3,600 a year; one-time plans from $1,200; 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed.

Does Chris work with clients virtually?

Yes. Logbook Financial Planning, LLC says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

Where is Chris Cortese based?

Chris Cortese is based in Rockport, Maine.

What does Chris specialize in?

Chris's specialties include retirement planning and tax planning.

What credentials does Chris Cortese hold?

Chris Cortese holds the CFP credential.

Is Chris Cortese registered with the SEC?

Yes. Chris Cortese is registered as an investment adviser representative in DC, MD, ME, NY, TX and VA (CRD 6734228), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

How much does Logbook Financial Planning, LLC manage?

Logbook Financial Planning, LLC reports $83.6M across 388 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Chris Cortese?

Through Chris's website, logbookfp.com.

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