Katherine Hennessy
AssetGrade · Chicago, Illinois
Katherine Hennessy is a fee-only financial advisor at AssetGrade in Chicago, Illinois, who holds the CFP credential. Katherine charges a percentage of assets (1% a year on the first tier of assets managed and a $750,000 asset minimum) and focuses on small business owners and tax planning.
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Specialties
Who they serve
- HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
- Executives
- Founders
- High earners
- Mid-life transitions
Facts
| Firm | AssetGrade |
|---|---|
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois |
| Fee model | Percentage of assets |
| Fees (firm's website) | 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed · A $750,000 asset minimum |
| Works virtually | Yes |
| Accepting new clients | Yes |
| Assets under management | $337.7M across 739 accounts |
| Credentials | CFP |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in IL · CRD 4616759 |
| Exams passed | Series 63 (2003) · Series 65 (2016) |
| Firm size | 3 employees |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.assetgrade.com |
| Profile |
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Questions about Katherine
Is Katherine Hennessy a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Katherine holds no broker registration, and AssetGrade reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.
How does Katherine charge for financial advice?
Katherine charges a percentage of assets.
How much does Katherine charge?
According to AssetGrade's website, checked October 30, 2026: 1% a year on the first tier of assets managed; a $750,000 asset minimum.
Does Katherine work with clients virtually?
Yes. AssetGrade says on its website that it works with clients remotely.
Where is Katherine Hennessy based?
Katherine Hennessy is based in Chicago, Illinois.
What does Katherine specialize in?
Katherine's specialties include small business owners and tax planning. Katherine works with HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet), executives, founders, high earners and mid-life transitions.
What credentials does Katherine Hennessy hold?
Katherine Hennessy holds the CFP credential.
Is Katherine Hennessy registered with the SEC?
Yes. Katherine Hennessy is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 4616759), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does AssetGrade manage?
AssetGrade reports $337.7M across 739 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Katherine Hennessy?
Through Katherine's website, www.assetgrade.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- SEC adviser records : 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
- AssetGrade website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
- Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.
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