Francis LLC

Retirement Plan Advisor

Brookfield, WI

About Francis LLC

<p>Known for its “Work-Life-Money Balance” approach, Francis LLC focuses on conflict-free retirement plan consulting and workplace financial wellness. The firm is headquartered in Brookfield in the Milwaukee metro, with additional offices in the Twin Cities (Oakdale, MN), the St. Louis area (Chesterfield, MO), and Los Angeles—supporting plan sponsors and participants across the U.S.</p> <p>Francis LLC works with employers on plan design, cost management, and ERISA compliance. As a <a href="/plan-advisors">plan advisor</a>, the firm also provides 3(21) fiduciary services and participant-level advice, pairing plan oversight with employee education intended to improve day-to-day money management and retirement readiness.</p> <p>The team includes CFA charterholders and CFP® professionals and has been recognized with PlanSponsor Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year and multiple National EDDY Awards for employee education programs. A clear differentiator is its conflict-free business model, with an emphasis on transparency in how advice is delivered.</p> <ul> <li>Participant advice and one-on-one guidance</li> <li>Plan design and benefits support for HR teams</li> <li>ERISA compliance support and cost management</li> <li>3(21) fiduciary investment advice</li> <li>Employee education and financial wellness programs</li> </ul>

Website: https://francisway.com/

Office Locations

  • Brookfield, WI (Headquarters)
  • Oakdale, MN
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Los Angeles, CA

Accreditations & Certifications

  • CFA®
  • CFP®

Services Offered

  • Participant Investment Advice
  • Plan Design Consulting
  • Compliance Services
  • 3(21) Investment Advisor

Plans Serviced (2024)

Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).

PlanSponsorAssetsParticipants
THE CARGILL PARTNERSHIP PLAN CARGILL, INCORPORATED, MN $8.9B 26,979
PIPE TRADES SERVICES MN PENSION SUPPLEMENT FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PIPE TRADES SERVICES MN PENSION SUPPLEMENT TR, MN $1.8B 5,912
KOHLER CO. PENSION PLAN KOHLER CO. & SUBSIDIARIES, WI $1.7B 7,552
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY RETIREMENT PLAN MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, WI $926M 3,088
ASPIRUS, INC. RETIREMENT PLAN ASPIRUS, INC., WI $893M 10,454
401(k) Retirement Plan Healthcare Sponsor, WI $579M 4,531
401(k) Retirement Plan Manufacturing Sponsor, MN $574M 11,265
401(k) Retirement Plan Professional Services Sponsor, WI $528M 15,474
401(k) Retirement Plan Technology Sponsor, WI $342M 1,688

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Team Members

  • Joseph Topp, Senior Vice President in Investment Consulting Services,

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