Overview
Assets Under Management: $170 million
Headquarters: CONCORD, MA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 39
Average Client Assets: $4 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (03 12 2025 CON FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.00% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $50,000 | 1.00% |
| $10 million | $100,000 | 1.00% |
| $50 million | $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $100 million | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 39
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 76.58
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $4 million
Total Client Accounts: 123
Discretionary Accounts: 110
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 13
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 164278
Last Filing Date: 2024-03-13 00:00:00
Website: https://concordiawm.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: 03 12 2025 CON FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (2025-03-12)
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Item 1: Cover Page
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A
Investment Adviser Brochure
37 Main Street, Suite 1
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 371-7044
Fax: (978) 208-2165
March 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Concordia
Wealth Management, LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure, please contact Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance
Officer at (978) 371-7044 or rrodriguez@concordiawm.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. 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.
We are a registered investment adviser. Please note that use of the term “registered
investment advisor” and a description of the Firm and/or our employees as “registered” does
not imply a certain level of skill or training. For more information on the qualifications of the
Firm and our employees who advise you, we encourage you to review this Brochure and the
Brochure Supplement(s).
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes
Annual Update
In this Item of Concordia Wealth Management, LLC’s (Concordia or the Firm) Form ADV 2, the
Firm is required to discuss any material changes that have been made to Form ADV since the
last Annual Amendment.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last Annual Amendment filing on March 13, 2024, the Firm has no Material Changes
to report.
Full Brochure Available
Concordia’s Form ADV may be requested at any time, without charge by contacting Robert
Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at (978) 371-7044 or
rrodriguez@concordiawm.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. 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.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ........................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes .......................................................................................... 2
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................... 7
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management............................................... 11
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 12
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................... 13
Item 9: Disciplinary Information.................................................................................................. 15
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................... 16
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .. 17
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 19
Item 13: Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 21
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................... 22
Item 15: Custody ......................................................................................................................... 23
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................... 24
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................. 25
Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................................... 26
Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement ................................................. 27
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC, (“Concordia”) is a registered investment advisor formed in
2012. Robert Rodriguez is the sole owner of Concordia.
Concordia provides wealth management services to its clients who include individuals, high net
worth individuals, trusts and corporations. Concordia helps clients achieve life goals through
the proper management of their financial resources. Concordia designs a client - specific
strategy for each client. In doing so, Concordia is concerned with data gathering, goal setting,
identification of financial and non-financial issues, and preparation of alternatives,
recommendations and implementation of and periodic reviews and revisions of a client’s plan.
Services provided by Concordia are dependent on the goals a client wishes to achieve. Services
can be integrated or limited to a specific goal.
The initial meeting with a prospective client is free of charge and is considered an exploratory
interview to determine the needs of a prospective client and Concordia’s ability and resources
to service such needs.
Concordia is strictly a fee-only firm. We do not receive commissions for purchasing or selling
annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other commissioned
products. We are not affiliated with entities that sell financial products or securities. No
commissions in any form are accepted. No finder’s fees are accepted.
Types of Agreements
The following agreements define our typical client relationships:
Financial Planning Agreement
A financial plan is designed to help the client with all aspects of financial planning without
ongoing investment management after the financial plan is completed.
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement; a goal based cash
flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including reviewing asset allocation and
providing repositioning recommendations; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations for changes, if
necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning review and recommendations;
and education planning with funding recommendations.
Detailed investment advice and specific recommendations are provided as part of a financial
plan. Implementation of the recommendations is at the discretion of the client.
After delivery of a financial plan, future face-to-face meetings may be scheduled as necessary.
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Investment Advisory Agreement
As an investment advisor, Concordia supervises and directs the investment of an account of a
client with prior consultation with the client. Concordia’s investment decisions and advice for
the account(s) it manages are in accordance with the objectives and guidelines agreed to with
the client. On a periodic basis, Concordia reviews, with the client, the account to ensure the
performance is consistent with the objectives and guidelines which were agreed to. Concordia
also reviews changes in a client’s circumstances or goals which may require that the investment
portfolio be adjusted.
Family Office Services Agreement
Under a family office services agreement, Concordia provides a highly customized list of
services to its clients. The scope of services provided depends on each family’s needs and
services revolve around the financial, philanthropic and human capital development needs of
our clients and their families. Our financial capital services include but are not limited to
integrated financial planning, budget preparation and supervision, cash flow management,
investment management, estate planning, property management, tax preparation coordination
and trust services. Philanthropic services include strategic philanthropic planning, individual
philanthropy oversight and operations coordination. Human capital development services
include family governance, family mission formulation and review, leadership training
coordination and mentoring of future generations.
The scope of services to be provided under a family office services agreement is provided to the
client in writing prior to the start of the relationship.
Tailored Relationships
Our advisory services are individually tailored to the specific needs, goals and objectives for
each client. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Fiduciary Statement
We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment
advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are
also fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts.
We have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time,
the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. We must take into
consideration each client’s objectives and act in the best interests of the client. We are
prohibited from engaging in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of the client. We
have the following responsibilities when working with a client:
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• To render impartial advice;
• To make appropriate recommendations based on the client’s needs, financial
circumstances, and investment objectives;
• To exercise a high degree of care and diligence to ensure that information is presented
in an accurate manner and not in a way to mislead;
• To have a reasonable basis, information, and understanding of the facts in order to
provide appropriate recommendations and representations;
• Disclose any material conflict of interest in writing; and
• Treat clients fairly and equitably.
Regulations prohibit us from:
• Employing any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud a client;
• Making any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or omitting to state a material
fact when communicating with a client;
• Engaging in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as
fraud or deceit upon a client; or
• Engaging in any manipulative act or practice with a client.
We will act with competence, dignity, integrity, and in an ethical manner, when working with
clients. We will use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement when
conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, trading, promoting our
services, and engaging in other professional activities.
Wrap Fee Programs
Concordia does not participate in a Wrap Fee Program.
Client Assets
As of December 31, 2024, Concordia manages $188,655,978 in assets under management;
$177,900,116 is managed on a discretionary basis and $10,755,862 is managed on a non-
discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Advisory fees
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC charges fees which are dependent on the type of service
being offered to the client.
Financial Planning Services
Concordia anticipates what it believes a typical financial planning exercise will entail and details
its fee structure in a financial planning agreement typically as a flat fee. Fees are typically paid
upon completion for basic financial plans or may require a deposit and milestone-based
payments for more complex plans. In the event that the client’s situation dictates further
investigation or planning beyond that discussed at the initial client meeting, a revision to the
fee may be necessary, but would be discussed with the client prior to a change in work being
performed.
Investment Advisory Services
The annual fee for both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services is
typically charged as a percentage, ranging between 0.20% to 1.0% of the average daily value of
investable assets under management when available; or of the month-end balances where our
portfolio management system does not receive a direct feed from the custodian; or as a flat fee
as detailed in the investment advisory agreement signed between Concordia and the client.
Fees are charged quarterly and paid in arrears. The fee percentage charged fluctuates based on
the size of the account, the types of investments to be made, frequency of transactions and/or
the services to be provided.
The client or Concordia may terminate an investment advisory agreement by written notice to
the other party, generally requiring a sixty-day notice. At termination, fees will be calculated on
a pro-rated basis for periods less than a full billing cycle (based upon the number of calendar
days in the quarter the agreement was in effect, including any required notice period.)
Family Office Services
The annual family office services fee is a flat fee more fully detailed in the family office services
agreement signed between Concordia and the client. Family office service fees charged are
dependent on the scope and level of family office services provided. Fees may be charged
monthly or quarterly and paid in arrears.
The client or Concordia may terminate a family office services agreement by written notice to
the other party. At termination, fees will be calculated in accordance with the termination
provisions contained within the family office services agreement.
Fee Billing and Payment
Fees for investment advisory services are invoiced quarterly and family office services are
invoiced monthly or quarterly and paid in arrears. Clients either sign standing letters of
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authorization with a specific custodian or sign wire instructions authorizing the custodian to
deduct Concordia’s fees from a designated account. A custodian, with a client’s pre-approval,
may pay fees as invoiced and presented by Concordia pursuant to Concordia’s fee schedule and
investment advisory agreement.
Termination of Agreement
A client or Concordia may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying the other party in writing and paying the agreed upon fee detailed in the particular
agreement signed between Concordia and the client. At termination, investment advisory
service will be billed on a pro-rated basis for periods less than a full billing cycle (based upon
the number of calendar days in the quarter the agreement was in effect, including any required
notice period.) A family office services agreement may be terminated by written notice to the
other party. At termination, fees will be calculated in accordance with the termination
provisions contained within the family office services agreement.
Concordia reserves the right to terminate any engagement where a client has willfully
concealed or has refused to provide pertinent information about financial situations when
necessary and appropriate, in Concordia’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice.
Other Compensation
Neither Concordia nor any of its supervised persons (employees) accept compensation for the
sale of securities or other investment products.
Cash Balances
Some of your assets may be held as cash and remain uninvested. Holding a portion of your
assets in cash and cash alternatives, i.e., money market fund shares, may be based on your
desire to have an allocation to cash as an asset class, to support a phased market entrance
strategy, to facilitate transaction execution, to have available funds for withdrawal needs or to
pay fees or to provide for asset protection during periods of volatile market conditions. Your
cash and cash equivalents will be subject to our investment advisory fees unless otherwise
agreed upon. You may experience negative performance on the cash portion of your portfolio if
the investment advisory fees charged are higher than the returns you receive from your cash.
Retirement Plan Rollover Recommendations
As part of our investment advisory services to our clients, we may recommend that clients roll
assets from their employer’s retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 457, or ERISA 403(b) account
(collectively, a “Plan Account”), to an individual retirement account, such as a SIMPLE IRA, SEP
IRA, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA (collectively, an “IRA Account”) that we will advise on the
client’s behalf. We may also recommend rollovers from IRA Accounts to Plan Accounts, from
Plan Accounts to Plan Accounts, and from IRA Accounts to IRA Accounts.
If the client elects to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to our advisement, we will charge
the client an asset-based fee as set forth in the advisory agreement the client executed with our
firm. This creates a conflict of interest because it creates a financial incentive for our firm to
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recommend the rollover to the client (i.e., receipt of additional fee-based compensation).
Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover,
if clients do complete the rollover, clients are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA
advised on by our firm. Due to the foregoing conflict of interest, when we make rollover
recommendations, we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in our clients’ best
interests and not put our interests ahead of our clients’.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• never put our financial interests ahead of our clients’ when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
•
follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in our
clients’ best interests;
• charge no more than a reasonable fee for our services; and
• give clients basic information about conflicts of interest.
Many employers permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in their company
plan. Also, current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan before
they retire or change jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to
the extent the following options are available, clients should consider the costs and benefits of
a rollover. Note that an employee will typically have four options in this situation:
1. leaving the funds in the employer’s (former employer’s) plan;
2. moving the funds to a new employer’s retirement plan;
3. cashing out and taking a taxable distribution from the plan; or
4. rolling the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has positives and negatives. Because of that, along with the importance
of understanding the differences between these types of accounts, we will provide clients with
an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of both account types and document the
basis for our belief that the rollover transaction we recommend is in your best interests.
General Information on Compensation and Other Fees
In certain circumstances, fees, account minimums and payment terms are negotiable
depending on client’s unique situation – such as the size of the aggregate related party
portfolio size, family holdings, low-cost basis securities, or certain passively advised investments
and pre-existing relationships with clients. Certain clients may pay more or less than others
depending on the amount of assets, type of portfolio, or the time involved, the degree of
responsibility assumed, complexity of the engagement, special skills needed to solve problems,
the application of experience and knowledge of the client’s situation.
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Concordia fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. 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 Concordia’ fee, and
Concordia shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
All fees paid to Concordia for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and variable annuity sub-accounts to their
shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s or sub account’s
prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other expenses, and a possible
distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred
sales charge.
A client could invest in a mutual fund or sub-account directly, without the services of
Concordia. In that case, the client would not receive the services provided by Concordia which
are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual funds or
sub-accounts are most appropriate to each client’s financial condition and objectives.
Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds/sub-accounts and the
fees charged by Concordia to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client
and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available from other
registered investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Neither Concordia nor any of its Supervised Persons (employees) accepts performance-based
fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Concordia does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential conflict of
interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
As described in Item 4, Concordia provides investment advice to individuals, high net worth
individuals, corporations and trusts.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
Concordia does not provide financial planning, investment advisory services, financial advisory
or family offices services that require a minimum dollar value of assets under management.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or
managing client assets:
Fundamental Analysis
We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic and financial
factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition and
management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced (indicating it
may be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a
potential risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market
regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Investment Strategies
Concordia designs investment strategies for its clients based on the client’s needs, expected
rate of return, risk tolerance and investment horizon. Concordia selects asset classes consistent
with the identified return, risk and time horizon identified above. Specific investment vehicles
and manager selection (mutual funds, separately managed accounts, ETFs) are selected based
on the Firm’s due diligence which includes but is not limited to the following: review of
manager process, past performance, cost, adherence to invest style, size of firm and fund,
length of time fund/manager has been in existence, liquidity, volatility, complementarity with
other parts of the portfolio and tax considerations. The Firm provides clients with a formalized
investment policy statement which addresses the investment strategy, portfolio
implementation, portfolio monitoring and portfolio performance review.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a
reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends and other distributions), and the loss of
future earnings. Although we manage assets in a manner consistent with your investment
objectives and risk tolerance, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful.
You should be prepared to bear the following risk of loss:
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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
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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 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.
• Cybersecurity Risk: A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and
unintentional events that may cause an account to lose proprietary information,
suffer data corruption, or lose operational capacity. This in turn could cause an
account to incur regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and additional
compliance costs associated with corrective measures, and/or financial loss.
• Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase
morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international
boundaries, and causing significant economic, social, and political disruption.
• Custodial Risk: This risk is the probability that a party to a transaction will be unable
or unwilling to fulfill its contractual obligations either due to technological errors,
control failures, malfeasance, or potential regulatory liabilities.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Concordia and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to
past or present investment clients.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
Concordia is not registered as a broker-dealer, and none of its management persons are
registered representatives of a broker-dealer.
Neither Concordia nor any of its management persons is registered as (or associated with) a
futures commissions merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor.
Neither Concordia nor any of its management persons have a material relationship or
arrangement with any other related person or financial industry entity.
Other Investment Advisors
Concordia does not recommend or select other investment advisors for its clients.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Concordia employees must comply with a Code of Ethics and Statement for Insider Trading
(“Code”). The Code describes the Firms’ high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty
to its clients. The Code’s key provisions include:
• Statement of General Principles
• Policy on and reporting of Personal Securities Transactions
• A prohibition on Insider Trading
• Restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts
• Procedures to detect and deter misconduct and violations
• Requirement to maintain confidentiality of client information
Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer reviews all employee trades
each quarter.
Concordia’s employees must acknowledge the terms of the Code at least annually. Any
individual not in compliance with the Code may be subject to termination. Concordia will
provide a copy of the Code upon request.
Clients and prospective clients can obtain a copy of Concordia’s Code by contacting Robert
Rodriguez at (978) 371-7044.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Personal Securities Transactions
Concordia and its employees may buy or sell securities identical to those recommended to
clients for their personal accounts. The Code, described above, is designed to assure that the
personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of Concordia will not
interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing
such decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts.
Under the Code certain classes of securities, primarily mutual funds, have been designated as
exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere
with the best interest of Concordia’s clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of
certain transactions. Nonetheless, because the Code in some circumstances would permit
employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might
benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is
continually monitored under the Code and designed to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest
between Concordia and its clients.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Financial Interest and Principal/Agency Cross
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Concordia and its employees do not recommend to clients, or buy or sell for client accounts,
securities in which they have a material financial interest.
It is Concordia’s policy that the Firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts. Concordia will also not cross trades between client accounts.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
Concordia does not receive formal soft dollar benefits from broker/dealers.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
Concordia does not receive client referrals from broker/dealers.
Directed Brokerage
Concordia does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific custodian
recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such services. Concordia
recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firm,
availability of investment selections most suited to the client’s needs, and the best execution of
orders at reasonable commission rates.
Concordia does not receive fees or commissions from any of these arrangements.
Concordia, in seeking to obtain the best execution of portfolio transactions may consider the
quality and reliability of brokerage services, as well as research and investment information and
other services provided by brokers and dealers. Factors considered by Concordia in selecting
brokers and dealers may include the following: price, the broker's or dealer's facilities, reliability
and financial responsibility; the ability of the broker or dealer to effect securities transactions,
particularly with regard to such aspects as complexity of the trade, timing, order size and
execution of orders; and the research and other services provided by that broker or dealer to
Concordia that are expected to enhance our general portfolio manager capabilities,
notwithstanding that a client may not be the direct or exclusive beneficiary of such services.
Commission rates, being a component of price, are one factor considered together with other
factors. Accordingly, Concordia in its discretion, may cause a client to pay a commission for
effecting a transaction that may be in excess of the amount another broker would have charged
for effecting that same transaction and this may be done where Concordia has determined in
good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and/or
research services provided by the broker or dealer to client(s).
While not routine, the client may direct Concordia to use a particular broker-dealer to execute
some or all transactions for the client. This brokerage direction must be requested by the client
in writing. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with
that broker-dealer, and Concordia will not seek better execution services or prices from other
broker-dealers or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other broker-
dealers with orders for other accounts managed by Concordia. By directing brokerage, the
client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less
favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case.
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Directed Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits
Concordia does not receive benefits from broker/dealers other than research and investment
information as noted above.
Trade Aggregation
Trade aggregation is the act of trading a large block of a security in a single order. Shares of a
purchased security are then allocated to the appropriate accounts in the appropriate
proportion. The main purposes of order aggregation are (i) for ease of trading and (ii) to obtain
a lower transaction cost associated with trading a larger quantity. Concordia does not
aggregate or block trades. As a result, clients purchasing securities around the same time may
receive a less favorable price than other clients. In addition, not aggregating trades may result
in higher transaction costs, as a client will not benefit from lower transaction cost which might
be achieved if the trade was aggregated.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Reviews
Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, reviews all accounts on a
monthly basis, more frequently when market conditions dictate or at any time upon request of
the client. Robert Rodriguez is responsible for recommending investments based on a client’s
investment planning objectives and risk tolerance.
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in market, political or economic
conditions, tax laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Reporting
Clients receive periodic communications on at least an annual basis. Investment Advisory
Agreement clients receive quarterly portfolio reviews and may request an additional portfolio
review at any time.
Financial Planning – Reviews and Reporting
Financial Planning clients will be reviewed and receive reports as contracted for at the inception
of the engagement.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation
Concordia does not receive any economic benefits (other than normal compensation and
benefits described in Item 12) from any firm or individual for providing investment advice.
Compensation – Client Referrals
Concordia has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals
came from current clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends
of employees, and other similar sources. We do not compensate referring parties for these
referrals.
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Item 15: Custody
Custody – Fee Debiting
Concordia prepares and sends quarterly invoices for fees to all clients. Clients then either pay
Concordia fees directly or clients sign a standing letter of authorization or a detailed letter
instructing/authorizing the custodian to pay us a certain fee. Client investment assets will be
held with a custodian agreed upon by the client and Concordia. The custodian is advised in
writing of the limitations of Concordia’s access to the account. The custodian sends a statement
to the client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the
amount of advisory fees paid directly to Concordia.
Concordia does not act as a custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control.
Concordia places trades for some clients under a limited power of attorney.
Custody – Trusteeship
Robert Rodriguez acts as trustee for certain client trusts. Where Robert Rodriguez acts as
trustee, Concordia typically will not serve as the investment adviser on the account, except in
specific instances as requested by the client. This form of custody is offered on a limited basis.
Concordia complies with the SEC’s Custody Rule with regard to the custody of the trust assets.
The Firm has engaged an independent accountant to perform an annual surprise examination.
Custody – Account Statements
As described above and in Item 13, clients receive at least quarterly statements from the broker
dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets.
All assets are held at qualified custodians and the custodians provide monthly account
statements directly to clients at their address of record, by secure email or with password
protected online access. At the discretion of the client, Concordia is provided with copies of
monthly statements or given password protected online access to statements. Concordia also
utilizes account aggregation software to access the daily or monthly activity and performance
of many of its clients. The availability of a client’s daily activity and performance is dependent
upon the client’s custodian and the availability of a data feed to the account aggregation entity
utilized by Concordia.
Clients are urged to carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial
records to the reports that Concordia provides. Concordia reports may vary from custodial
statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
Concordia has both non-discretionary and discretionary relationships with its clients.
For those clients that have chosen to sign discretionary Investment Advisory Agreements, we
accept discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients and
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and
the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. A limited power of attorney is a trading
authorization for this purpose. Discretionary clients sign a limited power of attorney so that we
may execute the trades on client’s behalf.
For those clients that have chosen to sign non-discretionary Investment Advisory Agreements
we will make recommendations to the client and, if client decides to accept such
recommendations, client will directly execute the recommendations via signed written
instruction provided to the custodian.
In all client relationships, the client approves the custodian to be used and the commission
rates paid to the custodian.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
Concordia does not have any authority to and does not vote proxies on behalf of clients, nor
does the Firm make any express or implied recommendation with respect to voting proxies.
Clients retain the sole responsibility for receiving and voting proxies that they receive directly
from either their custodian or transfer agents. Clients may contact Concordia for information
about proxy voting.
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Item 18: Financial Information
Concordia 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.
Concordia does not require prepayment of fees of both more than $1,200 per client, and more
than six months in advance; and therefore, is not required to provide a balance sheet to clients.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
37 Main Street, Suite 1
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 371-7044
Fax: (978) 208-2165
Robert Rodriguez
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at (978) 371-7044
or rrodriguez@concordiawm.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We require that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's degree and further coursework
demonstrating knowledge of financial planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an
MBA, a CFP®, a CFA®, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors must have work
experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning and investment
management.
Born 1957
Robert Rodriguez
CRD# 2051214
2012 to Present
Business Background:
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
2009 to 2012
Finaccess Advisors, LLC
Chief Executive Officer
Investment Committee
2004 to 2009
Finaccess International, Inc.
Managing Director
1991 to 2004
J.P. Morgan
Vice President, Emerging Markets
1987 to 1991
Bankers Trust Co.
Vice President, Emerging Markets
1982 to 1985
Marine Midland Bank
Loan Officer
1980 to 1982
Bank of Boston
Loan Officer Development Program
Formal Education after High School:
Boston University
Master of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Master of Business Administration in Finance
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Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Robert Rodriguez has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Robert Rodriguez acts as trustee for certain client trusts. Where Robert Rodriguez acts as
trustee, Concordia typically will not serve as the investment adviser on the account, except in
specific instances as requested by the client. Additional disclosure of Outside Business Activities
is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
above.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Robert Rodriguez does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Robert Rodriguez does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, supervises all persons
named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Robert Rodriguez
supervises these persons by holding regular staff, investment and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Robert Rodriguez regularly reviews client reports, emails, and trading, as well as
employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Robert Rodriguez may be
reached at (978) 371-7044.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
37 Main Street, Suite 1
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 371-7044
Fax: (978) 208-2165
James Daron
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at (978) 371-7044
or rrodriguez@concordiawm.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We require that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's degree and further coursework
demonstrating knowledge of financial planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an
MBA, a CFP®, a CFA®, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors must have work
experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning and investment
management.
Born 1971
James Daron
CRD# 6424663
Business Background:
Concordia Wealth Management, LLC
Investment Manager
Senior Accountant
2015 to Present
2013 to 2015
2011 to 2012
Asset Management Partners
Senior Accountant and Operations Manager
Formal Education after High School:
Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
James Daron has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
James Daron does not have any outside business activities.
As disclosed in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and Compensation, neither Concordia nor any
Supervised Persons receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation based on the sale of
securities or other investment products.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
James Daron does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
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Robert Rodriguez, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, supervises the person
named in this Form ADV Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Robert Rodriguez
supervises this person by holding regular staff, investment and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Robert Rodriguez regularly reviews client reports, emails, and trading, as well as
employees’ personal securities transactions and holdings reports. Robert Rodriguez may be
reached at (978) 371-7044.
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