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Paul Costello

Costello Financial Planning · Arlington Heights, Illinois

Paul Costello is a fee-only financial advisor at Costello Financial Planning in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Costello Financial Planning reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmCostello Financial Planning
Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Fixed fees
Assets under management$217.1M across 560 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in IL, MI · CRD 6647682
Exams passedSeries 65 (2019)
Firm size2 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.costellofinancialplanning.com

How Paul's firm compares

  • Costello Financial Planning's average account is about $388,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 560 accounts).

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Questions about Paul

Is Paul Costello a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Paul holds no broker registration, and Costello Financial Planning reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Paul charge for financial advice?

Paul's firm, Costello Financial Planning, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Paul Costello based?

Paul Costello is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Is Paul Costello registered with the SEC?

Yes. Paul Costello is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL and MI (CRD 6647682), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Costello Financial Planning manage?

Costello Financial Planning reports $217.1M across 560 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Paul Costello?

Through Paul's website, www.costellofinancialplanning.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
  • 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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