# Scott Wentsel

> Scott Wentsel is a fee-only financial advisor at Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC in Western Springs, Illinois, who holds the BA, CFA and CFP credentials. Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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## Facts

- **Firm:** Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC
- **Based in:** Western Springs, Illinois
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $20.2M across 36 accounts
- **Credentials:** BA, CFA, CFP, MBA
- **CRD:** 1667497 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/1667497)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in IL
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1990), Series 65 (2003)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://wentselwealth.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scott Wentsel a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Scott Wentsel is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors) and the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Scott's firm.

### How does Scott charge for financial advice?

Scott's firm, Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Scott Wentsel based?

Scott Wentsel is based in Western Springs, Illinois.

### What credentials does Scott Wentsel hold?

Scott Wentsel holds the BA, CFA, CFP and MBA credentials.

### Is Scott Wentsel registered with the SEC?

Yes. Scott Wentsel is registered as an investment adviser representative in IL (CRD 1667497), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC manage?

Wentsel Wealth Management, LLC reports $20.2M across 36 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Scott Wentsel?

Through Scott's website, wentselwealth.com.

## Sources

- NAPFA directory listing (https://www.napfa.org/find-an-advisor/firm/4466): NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors
- XY Planning Network directory listing: XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026

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