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Item 1 – Cover Page
Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC
116 E. Washington St., Suite 210
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-761-6626
Email: contact@arborfinancial.com
Website: http://www.arborfinancial.com
March 13, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Arbor
Financial Planning, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please
contact us at 734.761.6626 and/or contact@arborfinancial.com. The information in this Brochure
has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by
any state securities authority.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an Investment
Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an
Adviser provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Annual Update
When material changes occur, we will amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect the changes. Annually,
we will provide a copy of the new Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes along with
an offer of a complete Disclosure Brochure if a material change occurs in the business practices of Arbor
Financial Planning, LLC. We will further provide you with a new Brochure as necessary based on changes
or new information, at any time, without charge.
Material Changes since the Last Update
There have been no material changes since the firm’s last Firm’s last annual update Brochure of February
10, 2025.
Full Brochure Available
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting Irfan Bhabhrawala
at 734.761.6626 or contact@arborfinancial.com. Our Brochure is also available on our web site
www.arborfinancial.com, free of charge.
Additional information about Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is also available via the SEC’s web site
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons affiliated
with Arbor Financial Planning, LLC who are registered, or are required to be registered, as investment
adviser representatives of Arbor Financial Planning, LLC.
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................................ i
Item 2 – Material Changes ................................................................................................................................................. ii
Item 3 -Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................ iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Principle Owners ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................................... 6
Fee Billing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ................................................................................................ 6
Fees ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Other fees ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................................................ 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................................... 7
Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Investment Strategies ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Risk of Loss ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................................... 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading .................... 10
Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ...................................................................................................... 10
Personal Trading ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Selecting Brokerage Firms .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Best Execution .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Soft Dollars ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Order Aggregation ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Periodic Reviews and Triggers ................................................................................................................................... 12
Regular Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................. 12
Item 15 – Custody ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................... 13
Discretionary Authority for Trading ......................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 18 – Financial Information .................................................................................................................................... 13
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Firm Description
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC (AF), was formed in 2015, has been solely owned by Irfan Bhabhrawala
since 2015.
AF is a fee-only holistic financial planning firm that specializes in providing personalized, confidential
financial planning and investment management to individuals and families. AF serves as the trusted guide
to help clients identify and achieve their personal financial objectives.
All services are tailored to the client’s unique objectives by reviewing the client’s current financial
condition including liabilities and overall asset allocation and discussing risk tolerance and short and
long-term goals. Clients can decide not to accept AF’s recommendations and can impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities. AF does not sell insurance or investment products,
nor does it accept commission as a result of any product recommendations. AF does not offer nor
participate in a wrap-fee program.
When AF provides investment advice to clients regarding their retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, they are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way AF makes money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate
under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
As of December 31, 2025, AF had approximately $200,972,923 in discretionary assets under
management and $13,693,570 in non-discretionary assets under management.
Principle Owners
AF is solely owned by Irfan Bhabhrawala.
Types of Advisory Services
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC provides holistic/ comprehensive financial planning and investment
management engagement for a fixed annual fee. The client agrees to an ongoing relationship with AF as
their trusted guide in the financial areas of their life. There are legacy clients of AF who receive services
under a previous agreement with a different type of authority that is no longer on offer.
The goals and objectives of each client are collected and documented. Recommendations provided are
uniquely individual to the client and their current situation. Detailed investment advice and specific
recommendations are provided as part of this process, as well as implementation. In implementing our
advice and recommendations and managing their investments, clients grant AF discretionary authority
to manage their cash and securities. In granting this discretionary authority, AF has full authority to
select, purchase, and sell securities for clients including the amounts, and to place orders with custodians
to execute transactions, all without prior consultation with clients. Clients may impose reasonable
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restrictions on this authority.
During the Initial Year there are meetings covering relevant topics (see list below). Meetings may be
held face-to-face or via secure computer link and/or telephone lines.
- Tax preparation
- Budgeting and cash flow
- Tax planning
- Record-keeping
- Inventory of client assets
- Retirement planning
- Portfolio analysis
- Asset allocation strategies
- Estate planning review
- Investment Selection
- Goal Setting
- Insurance analysis
- Education planning
- Analysis of employee benefits
In Renewal Years of the engagement, there are typically less meetings and appointment topics will
depend on what is appropriate for the client including, but not limited to:
- Tax planning & Tax preparation
- Goal setting/review
- Investment review/update
- Rebalancing of assets
- Items from “Initial Year” list as needed
- Financial planning and other services as
needed by client
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Fees
Fees are calculated on a number of factors, primarily: income, net worth and the complexity of the client’s
situation. Fees are calculated annually and payable monthly or quarterly, in advance, or as otherwise
agreed to. Fees are typically paid by check, credit card, or deducted quarterly from a qualifying brokerage
account.
Client Services Agreement - $3,000 - $60,000
Add-ons, credits, and miscellaneous adjustments: A separate charge is assessed for each amended tax return
prepared, and any additional tax return prepared for dependents of a client, unless waived. Credits and
miscellaneous adjustments are applied, as deemed appropriate, based on the discretion of AF’s
management after discussion with the client.
Fee Billing
The specific manner in which fees are billed and collected by Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is
established in the written agreement between the client and AF. For convenience, clients may choose
from multiple payment cycles.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
AF reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more than 30 days overdue. In addition, AF
reserves the right to terminate any engagement where, in AF’s judgement, a client has willfully concealed
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or has refused to provide pertinent information about financial situations when necessary and
appropriate.
AF is a fee-only financial advisory firm and does not sell investment or insurance products. All fees are
generally non-negotiable and are paid as described above, directly by the client. AF does not receive
other compensation. Either the client or AF may terminate an engagement at any time, without penalty,
upon written notice. Upon termination of any agreement, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly
refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
Other fees
Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third
parties such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials,
transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees,
which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in
addition to AF’s fee, and AF does not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC does not charge any performance-based fees (i.e. fees based on a share
of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC provides holistic financial planning services primarily to individuals and
families. We enjoy working with people from all different walks of life. As such, we maintain no
minimum net-worth or asset requirements. As discussed above, the relationship agreement and fee will
be based on the client’s individual circumstances.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss Methods of Analysis
In determining investment recommendations, AF will utilize public information obtained from various
research services, financial subscription magazines, fund performance reporting software as well as other
public research. Moreover, AF approaches investment portfolio analysis and implementation based on
internal factors such as the client tax situation, overall risk tolerance, current financial situation, and
personal goals and aspirations. After identifying these items, the portfolio will be structured around
individual and family goals.
Investment Strategies
In general, Arbor Financial Planning, LLC recommends no-load mutual funds (i.e. funds that have no
upfront or backend sales fees), low-cost Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), U.S. Government bonds,
money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. However, in the course of providing investment
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advice, AF may address issues related to other types of assets that clients may already own. Any other
products that may be deemed appropriate for the client will be discussed, based upon goals, needs and
objectives.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. The inherent risks
associated with any investments recommended by AF will be considered with the client’s goals, needs,
and objectives at the forefront. AF works to ensure the client understands his/her investments and that
he/she is properly prepared to bear associated risks.
Investors face the following investment risks:
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate.
For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive,
causing their market values to decline.
Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors
independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political,
economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much
as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar
against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as
exchange rate risk.
Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to
be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates
to fixed income securities.
Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil
and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a
higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from a
steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment
is like.
Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product.
For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of
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profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and bad.
During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy
and/or a declining market value.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events that would be material to your evaluation of Arbor Financial Planning, LLC or the integrity of
AF’s management. Arbor Financial Planning, LLC has no reportable information applicable to this Item.
AF or any affiliated management persons have not had a criminal or civil action in a domestic, foreign,
or military court of competent jurisdiction.
AF or any affiliated management persons have not had administrative proceedings before the SEC, any
other federal regulatory agency, any state regulatory agency, or any foreign financial regulatory authority.
AF or any affiliated management persons have not had any self-regulatory organization (SRO)
proceedings in which AF or management persons were found to have caused an investment-related
business to lose its authorization to do business or was found to have been involved in a violation of the
SRO’s rules.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither AF nor any of its management persons are registered or have an application pending to register,
as a broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer.
Neither AF nor any of its management persons is registered or applying to become registered as a futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associated person
of such.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is affiliated with the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). This
non-profit, member-owned organization provides training and support through an alliance of fee-only
comprehensive financial advisors. As a member of ACP, AF has the right to use proprietary products
and systems designed by ACP. ACP provides ongoing training in the form of conferences and services
produced by collaborative efforts of the fee- only financial advisors.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is also affiliated with the National Association Financial Advisors
(NAPFA), which requires that their members are fee-only, and obtain a minimum of 60 continuing
education credits every two years.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is also affiliated with the XY Planning Network (XYPN).
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC contracts with Ann Arbor Tax Service, Inc. to provide advice,
computation, and preparation of personal income tax for some of its clients. AF and Ann Arbor Tax
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Service, Inc. are not affiliated parties. Clients of AF will consent to the sharing of their information and
the use of Ann Arbor Tax Service, Inc. for their needs by AF before AF engages their services.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Arbor Financial Planning, LLC have committed to a Code of Ethics that is available
for review by clients and prospective clients upon request. Incorporated into our code of ethics are the
standards set by the Certified Financial Planning Board, the Fiduciary Oath promulgated by NAPFA,
and the Association of Comprehensive Planners to Clients.
In concise terms Arbor Financial Planning, LLC members shall always:
Act as a fiduciary, act in the best interest of each and every client
Act with integrity and dignity when dealing with clients, prospects, & others
Strive to maintain and continually enhance our high degree of professional
education regarding all aspects of personal financial planning; and
Seek at all times to preserve our firm’s independence and to maintain our
complete objectivity with respect to our planning services and each
recommendation made to our clients.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients.
It does not currently participate in securities in which it has a material financial interest.
Personal Trading
Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades. The Chief Compliance Officer of
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC is Irfan Bhabhrawala. He reviews all employee trades regularly. The
personal trading reviews ensure that personnel’s trading does not affect the markets, and that clients of
the firm receive preferential treatment. Since most employee trades are small mutual fund or Exchange
Traded Fund trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC further prohibits the use of material non-public information and protects
the confidentiality of the client information. We require that all individuals act in accordance with all
applicable Federal and State regulations governing registered investment advisory practices. Any
individual not in observance of the above may be subject to disciplinary action.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Arbor Financial
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Planning, LLC has a custodial relationship with Schwab Institutional Services and recommends discount
brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified custodians), such as Charles Schwab but clients may use
any brokerage house they prefer. AF only recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and
financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates.
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC DOES NOT receive fees or commissions from any of these
arrangements.
Best Execution
AF may suggest that clients consider brokerage accounts at a recommended custodian so that AF may
better supervise client accounts using online viewing access, trade execution, and electronic trade
confirmations. In recommending a broker dealer, AF will generally seek “best execution”. Factors
considered for best execution include, but are not limited to, the broker-dealers facilities, costs, reliability
and financial responsibility, the ability of the broker-dealer to effect transactions, and the research and
related brokerage services provided to clients and/or AF. When a client is allowed to direct brokerage
AF may not be able to obtain best execution.
Soft Dollars
We do not have any formal soft-dollar arrangements. However, our firm participates in the Schwab
Institutional (SI) services program offered to independent investment advisers by Charles Schwab &
Company, Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker dealer. We recommend Schwab to clients
needing brokerage and custodial services. While there is no direct linkage between the investment advice
given and participation in the SI program, economic benefits are received which would not be received
if our firm did not give investment advice to clients. These benefits include: receipt of duplicate client
confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk serving SI participants
exclusively; access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and
then allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; ability to have investment advisory fees deducted
directly from client account; access, for a fee, to an electronic communication network for client order
entry and account information; receipt of compliance publications; and access to mutual funds which
generally require significantly higher minimum initial investments or are generally available only to
institutional investors. The benefits received through participation in the SI program may or may not
depend upon the amount of transactions directed to, or amount of assets held at Schwab.
Participation in the SI program results in a potential conflict of interest for our firm, as the receipt of
the above benefits creates an incentive for us to use Schwab for the execution of client trades.
Nonetheless, we have reviewed the services of Schwab and recommend the services based on a number
of factors. These factors include the professional services offered, commission rates, and the custodial
platform provided to clients.
Order Aggregation
AF has not identified a need to bunch orders or engage in block trading; trades are placed on an
individual client basis.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews and Triggers
Account reviews are typically performed at least annually. Account reviews may be performed more
frequently when client situations dictate. Reviews are conducted primarily by Irfan Bhabhrawala, Lead
Financial Planner and Owner.
Regular Reports
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC makes written recommendations at the conclusion of an appointment
summarizing the topic discussed, recommendations presented and outcome where appropriate.
If the client has any brokerage accounts, including accounts at Charles Schwab Institutional, they will
receive monthly or quarterly statements from their custodians, either in paper or electronic form.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Arbor Financial Planning, LLC does accept referrals. The referrals come from current clients, employees,
personal friends and other similar sources. The firm does not compensate referring parties for these
referrals, nor does it accept such fees from other firms or individuals.
Item 15 – Custody
AF does not accept or maintain physical custody of any Client cash or securities. All Clients’ assets are
held by an independent qualified custodian. AF will only have custody of assets to the extent it deducts
its advisory fees from client accounts and in using Standing Letters of Authorizations (SLOA’s) for third-
party money movement.
When client fees are deducted from client accounts this can be viewed as AF having constructive
custody; AF receives client authorization for direct fee deduction in the client services agreement and
AF follows the safeguards in place to avoid the need for a surprise annual audit when directly debiting
its fee from clients’ accounts. Clients will receive at least quarterly statements from their broker dealer,
bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains the client’s investment assets. AF urges clients
to carefully review custodial records to the account reports that we may provide to you. AF’s reports
may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation
methodologies of certain securities.
For SLOA’s: All transfers from client custodial accounts to third party accounts will be preceded or
accompanied by client written authorization. AF will ensure that the SLOA will satisfy the requirements
needed to avoid the need for the surprise annual audit for third-party money transfers and will contain
the specific information needed to avoid custody when using a SLOA for a first-party money transfer.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
In implementing our advice and recommendations and managing their investments, clients grant AF
discretionary authority to manage their cash and securities. In granting this discretionary authority, AF
has full authority to select, purchase, and sell securities for clients including the amounts, and to place
orders with custodians to execute transactions, all without prior consultation with clients. Clients may
impose reasonable restrictions on this authority.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, Arbor Financial Planning, LLC does not have any authority to and
does not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients receive proxies or other solicitations directly
from their custodians. Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for all securities
maintained in client portfolios. AF does not provide advice to clients regarding the clients’ voting of
proxies.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide certain financial information or
disclosures. Arbor Financial Planning, LLC has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet
contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy
proceeding. AF does not require prepayment of $1,200 or more in fees six months or more in advance.
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