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CGN Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$1,504,005,501

Clients

1,281

38% high-net-worth

Advisors

40

of 53 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

32

Very Low

Average account size

$1,174,087

About

CGN Advisors provides advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals and families (including high-net-worth clients), pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s service menu spans comprehensive financial planning, investment consultation and portfolio monitoring, ongoing investment supervisory services, real‑time planning sessions, educational workshops, select tax return preparation, and pension consulting.

The firm describes a long‑term, globally diversified investment approach that blends asset allocation with a mix of Modern Portfolio Theory, core‑plus‑satellite, and active management where appropriate; it emphasizes fiduciary duty, periodic due diligence, and regular portfolio reviews (typically quarterly) and may recommend or engage institutional third‑party managers. CGN generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis for supervisory services, uses Charles Schwab & Co. as its recommended custodian for managed accounts, and provides written investment policy summaries to guide portfolio construction.

Several features noted in the brochure distinguish CGN from many peers: some associates operate separate legal or accounting practices and may offer legal or tax services under distinct agreements, and the firm both recommends and engages registered investment adviser firms as sub‑advisors or third‑party managers for client portfolios. The brochure also discloses custody‑related arrangements (fee deductions through a qualified custodian and use of standing letters of authorization) and describes the firm’s compliance processes and SEC‑aligned safeguards for those arrangements.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Tax preparation

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee for financial planning, investment consultation, real-time planning, tax preparation services typically ranging from $300 to $8,000 annually; educational workshops $25 to $200 per attendee.

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,000+: 0.75%

Project-based

Up to $600 per hour for Financial Planner; Up to $150 per hour for Paraplanner

Subscriptions

Retainer fee engagements ranging from $480 to $8,000 per year, payable monthly or quarterly.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 to $250,000 for most investment supervisory services accounts Fee-only: Fee-only advisory services; no commissions or mark-ups on securities transactions; no trailer or Rule 12b-1 fees received.

Main office location

CGN Advisors, LLC

512 Poyntz Ave, Suite 120

Manhattan KS 66502, United States

Number of offices

35

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jason W

CFP®, Series 65

Bellevue, WA

CGN Advisors, LLC

Jason Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Williams 360 Financial Advisory, LLC since 2015. Williams 360 Financial Advisory, LLC is a fee-only independent firm serving individuals, couples, and families with comprehensive and modular financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, emphasizing diversified, low-cost, passively managed index funds and ETFs, and uses a flat-fee pricing model not tied to assets under management.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Lindsay A

CFP®

Manhattan, KS

CGN Advisors, LLC

Lindsay Adams is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at CGN Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining CGN Advisors, Adams worked at Keating & Associates, Legacy Financial Strategies, and United Bank & Trust. She serves as a board member and secretary of the International Farm Transitions Network, a professional organization focused on farm transfer and succession planning. CGN Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and offers tax-aware investment solutions, frequently collaborating with institutional third-party managers.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brigham G

CFP®, Series 65

Manhattan, KS

CGN Advisors, LLC

Brigham Glaves is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC in Manhattan, KS. His prior work includes a role at Advisors Excel and experience outside the financial industry at Blueville Nursery. CGN Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, and offers services such as educational workshops and pension consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Gregory P

CFP®, Series 65

Clayton, MO

CGN Advisors, LLC

Gregory Pierce is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC. He previously operated Pierce Financial Strategies, LLC for 14 years before joining CGN Advisors. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and utilizes tax-aware investment vehicles, often incorporating institutional third-party managers and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sheila S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Georgetown, TX

CGN Advisors, LLC

Sheila Stowers is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC since 2012. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and offers tax-aware investment options, along with educational workshops and pension consulting services.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Jordan G

CFP®, Series 66

Santa Monica, CA

CGN Advisors, LLC

Jordan Grzesczyk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with CGN Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Garrett Investment Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, often collaborating with institutional third-party managers while maintaining fiduciary standards.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Daniel K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Scottsdale, AZ

CGN Advisors, LLC

Daniel King is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with CGN Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at DEK Financial Solutions and Watermark Asset Management. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles and frequently collaborates with institutional third-party managers.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Steven F

CFP®, Series 65

Palm Springs, CA

CGN Advisors, LLC

Steven Ferger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with CGN Advisors, LLC since 2015 and has also worked as a self-employed professional since 1999. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, frequently utilizing institutional third-party managers and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kyle W

CFP®, Series 65

Seahurst, WA

CGN Advisors, LLC

Kyle Wilke is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience currently serving at CGN Advisors, LLC. He has held roles at Equi Financial Planning and Juetten Personal Financial Planning, LLC, and has been involved with New Roots Consulting, a nonprofit consulting firm he owns and operates. Wilke is also a co-author of a book published with Steve Juetten. CGN Advisors provides financial planning and investment services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and offers additional services such as educational workshops and pension consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Justin N

CFP®

Manhattan, KS

CGN Advisors, LLC

Justin Nichols is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at CGN Advisors, LLC since 2011. He has also been affiliated with Garrett Planning Network, Inc. for 20 years. Nichols is a director on the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) National Board and serves on the Finance Committee at First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, KS. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, and it maintains relationships with institutional third-party managers while offering pension consulting and educational services.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Alison Yuk N

CFP®

Chapel Hill, NC

CGN Advisors, LLC

Alison Yuk Ngai is a CFP® professional affiliated with CGN Advisors, LLC, with experience spanning several roles since 2020, including positions at Chinese Abraham Investment Advisors LLC and Sycamore Financial Planning LLC. She has also worked at Durham Academy for over a decade. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing various asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles. The firm serves individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations, and offers additional services such as educational workshops and pension consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Brent L

CFP®, Series 65

Hillsboro, OR

CGN Advisors, LLC

Brent Lince is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with CGN Advisors, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer elder on the board of Harvest Community Church and was its Treasurer in 2021-22. CGN Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and offers services such as educational workshops, tax-return preparation, and pension consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Matthew S

CFP®, Series 65

Manhattan, KS

CGN Advisors, LLC

Matthew Schlossman is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining CGN Advisors in 2025, he worked at Aspyre Wealth Partners for five years. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Powercat Sports Grill and Kansas State University. CGN Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice while maintaining relationships with institutional third-party managers.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Cheryl K

CFP®, Series 65

Schaumburg, IL

CGN Advisors, LLC

Cheryl Krueger is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with CGN Advisors, LLC and has also been associated with Growing Fortunes Financial Partners for multiple periods totaling over 18 years. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation approaches and tax-aware investment vehicles, and it engages third-party managers while offering ongoing portfolio monitoring and reviews.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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David W

CFP®, Series 65

Oak Park, IL

CGN Advisors, LLC

David Walz is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at CGN Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 19 years at Arcadia Financial Strategies, Inc. Walz serves on the Board of Regents and Finance Committee at Concordia University Chicago. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various asset-allocation strategies and offers services such as educational workshops, tax-return preparation, and pension consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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