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John Ferguson

Patrick M Sweeney & Associates · Barrington, Illinois

John Ferguson is a fee-only financial advisor at Patrick M Sweeney & Associates in Barrington, Illinois, who holds the CFP credential. John charges a percentage of assets (0.6%–0.8% a year of assets managed) and focuses on retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

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FirmPatrick M Sweeney & Associates
Based in Barrington, Illinois
Fee modelPercentage of assets
Fees (firm's website)0.6%–0.8% a year of assets managed
Assets under management$252.5M across 305 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL · CRD 7373190
Firm size2 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.patrickmsweeney.com

How John's firm compares

  • Patrick M Sweeney & Associates's average account is about $828,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 305 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Illinois

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Questions about John

Is John Ferguson a fee-only financial advisor?

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

How does John charge for financial advice?

John charges a percentage of assets.

How much does John charge?

According to Patrick M Sweeney & Associates's website, checked October 30, 2026: 0.6%–0.8% a year of assets managed.

Where is John Ferguson based?

John Ferguson is based in Barrington, Illinois.

What does John specialize in?

John's specialties include retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning.

What credentials does John Ferguson hold?

John Ferguson holds the CFP credential.

Is John Ferguson registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Ferguson is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 7373190), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Patrick M Sweeney & Associates manage?

Patrick M Sweeney & Associates reports $252.5M across 305 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact John Ferguson?

Through John's website, www.patrickmsweeney.com.

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