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Matthew Szafranski

Chesley, Taft & Associates · Chicago, Illinois

Matthew Szafranski is a fee-only financial advisor at Chesley, Taft & Associates in Chicago, Illinois, who holds the CFP and CFA credentials. 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
CredentialsCFP · CFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL · CRD 4178432
Firm size18 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.chesleytaft.com

How Matthew'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).

What fee-only advisors charge in Illinois

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Questions about Matthew

Is Matthew Szafranski a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Matthew 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 Matthew charge for financial advice?

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

Where is Matthew Szafranski based?

Matthew Szafranski is based in Chicago, Illinois.

What credentials does Matthew Szafranski hold?

Matthew Szafranski holds the CFP and CFA credentials.

Is Matthew Szafranski registered with the SEC?

Yes. Matthew Szafranski is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 4178432), 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 Matthew Szafranski?

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

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