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Joan Giardina

Chesley, Taft & Associates · Chicago, Illinois

Joan Giardina is a fee-only financial advisor at Chesley, Taft & Associates in Chicago, Illinois, who holds the CFA credential. Chesley, Taft & Associates reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Who they serve

  • Multi-generational families

Facts

FirmChesley, Taft & Associates
Based in Chicago, Illinois
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Assets under management$3.01B across 1,831 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL, TX · CRD 4781785
Firm size18 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.chesleytaft.com

How Joan's firm compares

  • Chesley, Taft & Associates's average account is about $1.6 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 1,831 accounts).

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Questions about Joan

Is Joan Giardina a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Joan holds no broker registration, and Chesley, Taft & Associates reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Joan charge for financial advice?

Joan's firm, Chesley, Taft & Associates, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Joan Giardina based?

Joan Giardina is based in Chicago, Illinois.

What credentials does Joan Giardina hold?

Joan Giardina holds the CFA credential.

Is Joan Giardina registered with the SEC?

Yes. Joan Giardina is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL and TX (CRD 4781785), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Chesley, Taft & Associates manage?

Chesley, Taft & Associates reports $3.01B across 1,831 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Joan Giardina?

Through Joan's website, www.chesleytaft.com.

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