Firm
MEL Consulting
Chicago, Illinois
Fee-only
Facts
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Website | melconsultingco.com |
| [email protected] | |
| Phone | (443) 690-8376 |
MEL Consulting fees
What the firm's own website says it charges, checked October 30, 2026. We keep a price only when the exact words stating it appear on the page.
| One-time plan | From $999 |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $150 an hour |
| Asset-based fee | 1.25% a year on the first tier of assets |
| Account minimum | $150,000 |
| How it charges | Percentage of assets · Hourly · One-time plans or projects |
In the firm's words
""Achieving Financial Independence" Educational Group Workshops: $999" source
"Hourly Rate: $150 to $250" source
"Annual Investment Management Fee: Starting at 1.25%" source
"Minimum assets under management $150,000" source
For comparison, fee-only firms that publish prices charge a median of $4,500 a year for ongoing planning, $2,000 for a one-time plan, $300 an hour, or 1% of assets. See the fee report.
What its SEC filing says
| Paid by | Percentage of assets · Hourly |
|---|---|
| Assets managed | $18 million |
| Individual clients | 25 |
| Financial planning | Offered |
| Form ADV filed | January 20, 2026 |
| SEC record | CRD 307834 |