JH Kaufman
Smarter, More Transparent, The Most Cost Effective
Empowering clients to take action, see impact, and celebrate wins.
We are a fee-conscious, client-first financial advisory firm that blends expert planning with operational efficiency. Our mission is simple: Use technology to deliver world-class financial advice with an industry-leading customer experience—at a fraction of the cost charged by traditional firms.
At the core of our business is a simple belief: earning—and keeping—customer trust is everything. We aim to build the most customer-centric company in the world. While every business advertises a client first ideal, in the end it's just that, advertising. We take it seriously - It's our greatest strength, and we treat it like a responsibility.That’s why we operate with transparency, communicate clearly, and act in your best interest at every step. No commissions. No hidden fees. Just thoughtful advice and smart, long-term strategies that work.
We Handle the Details So You Can Focus on What Matters
At JH Kaufman, we serve as your personal CFO—coordinating the moving parts of your financial life and turning complexity into clarity.
Whether you’re navigating equity comp, managing cash flow from a business, or preparing for a work-optional life, we’ll help you:
Maximize after-tax income
Streamline investments and minimize fees
Build a financial plan that adjusts with you
Protect what you’ve worked hard to build
Free up time to focus on family, business, or both
What Makes Us Different
Low-Cost, High-Touch:
We use technology to eliminate waste—not relationships.Fiduciary First:
We always put your interests ahead of ours. No exceptions.Concentrated Focus:
We don’t try to be everything to everyone. We serve people who want real advice—not a sales pitch.Efficient & Transparent:
Clear pricing. Clear communication. Clear results.Technology Driven
We put the technology which drives the efficiencies that increase our scale and keeps our costs low, in your hands.
Simplicity Wins
We believe that fewer moving parts mean fewer surprises. We cut through complexity with straightforward plans, modern technology, and practical advice.
Compounding Works Both Ways
Returns grow when costs stay low. That’s why we obsess over reducing fees, taxes, and friction. Because every dollar you keep today compounds into more tomorrow.
Financial Planning
Save and invest with purpose
Plan for retirement or early financial independence
Manage risk and protect your income
Make smarter decisions with your time and money
Asset Management
Low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios
Diversified and tailored to your needs
Fully integrated with your financial plan
Tax & Wealth Optimization
Tax-aware investment strategies
Asset location planning
Roth conversion guidance
Charitable giving and estate coordination
See the full picture, in real time
Our industry-leading technology consolidates and models data for a single, complete view of our clients’ financial situations with reliable data for building your future.
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OFFICE ADDRESS
JH Kaufman LLC
401 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1200
Chicago IL 60611
ABOUT JH KAUFMAN
Founded in 2017, we are a premier advisory firm that
redefines and elevates the financial services experience for the
benefit our clients, not ourselves.