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Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation
Form ADV Part 2A - Brochure
March 10, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Coordinated
Financial Planning Corporation. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact us at 513-769-3131 or SteveJr@cfinplan.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.
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not
imply any specific level of skill or training.
Additional information about Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation is also available on the SEC's
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching by our name or CRD #105143.
4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 560
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Telephone: 513-769-3131
www.coordinatedfinancialplanning.com
Item 2 Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an
Advisor’s business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information
about the Advisory Persons of Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation.
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation believes that communication and transparency are the
foundation of its relationship with clients and will continually strive to provide you with complete and
accurate information at all times. Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Since our last annual update on March, 13 2024 we have made the following material change to our
ADV 2A Brochure:
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Item 4 – Advisory Business has been updated to include language pertaining to potential
conflicts created when transferring retirement plan or individual retirement account assets to
Coordinated Financial Planning.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes ......................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 Advisory Business ......................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................... 7
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .......................................................... 8
Item 7 Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................ 8
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................................................... 9
Item 9 Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................ 11
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................. 11
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .......... 11
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................... 12
Item 13 Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................... 14
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................... 15
Item 15 Custody ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 16 Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................... 15
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................. 16
Item 18 Financial Information ................................................................................................................ 16
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Coordinated Financial Planning is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place of business
located in Ohio. Coordinated Financial Planning began conducting business in 1983. Coordinated
Financial Planning Corporation is owned and operated by Stephen H. Perrin, Jr., President.
Coordinated Financial Planning offers the following advisory services to our clients:
Investment Supervisory Services ("ISS") Model Portfolio Management
Our firm provides portfolio management services to clients using model asset allocation portfolios. Each
model portfolio is designed to meet a particular investment goal.
• Actively Managed: This model uses our risk model techniques. We assess risk in the market by
looking at market valuations, market psychology and monetary conditions. As we assess risk
rising, we reduce equity exposure and increase exposure to fixed income. As we assess
increasing equity exposure, we decrease fixed income exposure. In this model, we never
decrease equity less than 10% of model.
• Conservative: This model is for conservative growth investors with a smaller element of equity
exposure in assets with low correlations to equities.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided by the
client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, or growth and income),
as well as tax considerations.
Through personal discussions with the client in which the client's goals and objectives are established,
we determine if the model portfolio is suitable to the client's circumstances. Once we determine the
suitability of the portfolio, the portfolio is managed based on the portfolio's goal, rather than on each
client's individual needs. Clients, nevertheless, have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on
the types of investments to be held in their account. Clients retain individual ownership of all securities.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker
dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Interests in partnerships investing in real estate
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Commercial paper
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Variable life insurance
• Variable annuities
• Mutual fund shares
• United States governmental securities
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Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity and suitability.
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To ensure that our initial determination of an appropriate portfolio remains suitable and that the
account continues to be managed in a manner consistent with the client's financial circumstances, we
will:
1. At least semi-annually, we arrange a portfolio review meeting with each client to update the
client on their portfolio, discuss economic and market conditions, update their financial plan (if
necessary) and provide guidance as to our view on where the markets are going. We also review
any changes to the client situation and investment objectives.
2. Be reasonably available to consult with the client either by phone, email or a personal meeting;
and
3. Maintain client suitability information in each client's file.
Investment Supervisory Services ("ISS") Individual Portfolio Management
Our firm provides continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the
individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a
client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's personal investment policy and
create and manage a portfolio based on that policy. During our data-gathering process, we determine
the client's individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we
also review and discuss a client's prior investment history, as well as family composition and
background.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker-
dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity and suitability.
Retirement Accounts
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we 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 we make 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.
Financial Planning
We provide financial planning services. Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client's
current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset
values and withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and
analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the
client. Clients purchasing this service receive a written report which provides the client with a detailed
financial plan designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
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• Personal: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and
financial goals.
• Tax & Cash Flow: We analyze the client's income tax and spending and planning for past, current
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and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the client's current
income tax and future tax liability.
Investments: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's portfolio.
Insurance: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-
term care, liability, home and automobile.
• Retirement: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client achieve his or
her retirement goals.
• Death & Disability: We review the client's cash needs at death, income needs of surviving
dependents, estate planning and disability income.
• Estate: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies, including as
appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney, asset protection plans,
nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered includes
the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and attitudes towards
risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a questionnaire completed by the
client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose to implement the recommendations
contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely with his/her attorney or accountant. If they
don't have an attorney or accountant, we will refer them to either or both. Implementation of financial
plan recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary planning,
estate planning and business planning.
Interests in partnerships investing in real estate
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Commercial paper
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Variable life insurance
• Variable annuities
• Mutual fund shares
• United States governmental securities
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Typically the financial plan is presented to the client within six weeks of the contract date, provided that
all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been promptly provided.
Assets Under Management
As of 12/31/2024, we were actively managing $272,226,217 of client assets on a discretionary basis and
$17,663,191 of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
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Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Investment Supervisory Services ("ISS") Portfolio Management Fees
The annualized fee for Portfolio Management Services (Model and Individual) will be charged as a
percentage of assets under management, according to the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
$0 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000
>$3,000,000
Annual Fee
1%
.75%
.50%
Negotiable
Our fees are billed in arrears at the end of each calendar quarter based upon the value (market value or
fair market value in the absence of market value), of the client's account at the end of the previous
quarter. Fees will be debited from the account in accordance with the client authorization in the Client
Services Agreement.
A minimum of $200,000 of assets under management is required for this service. This account size may
be negotiable under certain circumstances. Coordinated Financial Planning may group certain related
client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum account size and minimizing the annualized
fee (Family Aggregation).
Financial Planning Fees
Coordinated Financial Planning's Financial Planning fee is determined based on the nature of the
services being provided and the complexity of each client's circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior
to entering into a contract with any client.
Financial Planning Fee Offset: Coordinated Financial Planning reserves the discretion to reduce or
waive the minimum fixed fee if a financial planning client chooses to engage us for our Portfolio
Management Services and plan maintenance.
Clients are billed quarterly in arrears.
General Information
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by either
party, for any reason upon receipt of 30 days written notice unless terminated at the end of a twelve
(12) month period (anniversary date).
Mutual Fund Fees/Institutional Fund Fees: All fees paid to Coordinated Financial Planning for
investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual
funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's
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prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible
distribution fee. Our normal practice is to choose funds from a Charles Schwab Institutional format.
These funds can normally be purchased or sold with no front-end or back-end commissions. Under
certain circumstances, there may be charges for short-term redemption fees of 3 months or less. We
endeavor to choose funds for our portfolios that have minimal internal fees. In fact, internal fees and
expenses have a large weighting in our criteria when we choose each individual fund. These internal
expenses and fund fees can vary based on what the fund is invested in. When we discuss a
recommended model for a client, we discuss the internal expenses that the fund and portfolio has. A
client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not
receive the services provided by our firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in
determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully
understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory
services being provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker dealers, including, but not limited to, any
transaction charges imposed by a broker dealer with which an independent investment manager effects
transactions for the client's account(s). Please refer to the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this
Form ADV for additional information. This normally occurs when we sell a client's current stock position
to rollover into our portfolio. We endeavor to get the lowest commissions possible for our clients.
Grandfathering of Minimum Account Requirements: Pre-existing advisory clients are subject to
Coordinated Financial Planning's minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time
the client entered into the advisory relationship. Therefore, our firm's minimum account requirements
will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: Coordinated Financial Planning is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are
employee benefit plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) pursuant to the Employee Retirement
Income and Securities Act ("ERISA"), and regulations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the
"Code"), respectively. . As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and obligations under ERISA and the
Internal Revenue Code that include among other things, restrictions concerning certain forms of
compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, Coordinated Financial Planning may only
charge fees for investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons do not
receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Coordinated Financial Planning does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7 Types of Clients
Coordinated Financial Planning provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
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Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
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• High net worth individuals
• Pension and profit sharing plans(other than plan participants)
• Charitable organizations
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:
Charting. In this type of technical analysis, we review charts of market and security activity in an
attempt to identify when the market is moving up or down and to predict how long the trend may last
and when that trend might reverse.
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.
Technical Analysis. We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the present in an
attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict future price
movement. Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This
presents a risk in that a poorly-managed or financially unsound company may underperform regardless
of market movement.
Asset Allocation. Rather than focusing primarily on securities selection, we attempt to identify an
appropriate ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client's investment goals and risk
tolerance.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a particular security,
industry or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash will change
over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer be appropriate for
the client's goals.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis. We look at the experience and track record of the manager of the
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest
over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We also look at the underlying assets in a
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is significant overlap in the underlying
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investments held in another fund(s) in the client's portfolio. We also monitor the funds or ETFs in an
attempt to determine if they are continuing to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does
not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that
success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF,
managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the
client if that security were to fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the
stated investment mandate or strategy of the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable
for the client's portfolio.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and
other publicly-available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that
our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
Investment Strategies
We use the following strategy(ies) in managing client accounts, provided that such strategy(ies) are
appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Long-term purchases. We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client's account for a
year or longer. Typically we employ this strategy when:
• We believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• We want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection for
this class.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we may not
take advantage of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our predictions are
incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to sell.
Margin transactions. We do not use margin transactions normally, however, we do recommend, when
appropriate, margins be established with the custodian. It is possible, from time to time, for a client to
raise cash under various circumstances; ie: purchase of a home, car, education, etc. and the client does
not want to sell securities at the current time due to market conditions. Margin provides the
opportunity to raise the cash needed and the client can pay back at a more favorable time. For our
aggressive clients, it may be possible to use margin to enhance their portfolio in an up market. A risk in
margin trading is that, in volatile markets, securities prices can fall very quickly. If the value of the
securities in your account minus what you owe the broker falls below a certain level, the broker will
issue a "margin call", and you will be required to sell your position in the security purchased on margin
or add more cash to the account. In some circumstances, you may lose more money than you originally
invested.
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We do not use margin transactions as an investment strategy. However, we do recommend, where
appropriate, that a client establish a margin account with the client's broker. In this situation, if we are
selling one stock and purchasing another stock with the proceeds, we can use the margin account to
make certain that you are not left out of the purchase if we have difficulty completing the sale.
Risk of Loss. Securities investments are not guaranteed and you may lose money on your investments.
We ask that you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management. Our firm and our
management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Our firm and our related persons are not engaged in other financial industry activities and have no other
industry affiliations.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which is designed to comply with Rule 20A-1 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ("Advisors Act").
This Code establishes rules of conduct for all employees of Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation
and is designed to, among other things, govern personal securities trading activities in the accounts of
employees. The Code is based upon the principle that Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation and
its employees owe a fiduciary duty to Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation's client's to conduct
their affairs, including their personal securities transactions, in such a manner as to avoid (i) serving their
own personal interests ahead of clients, (ii) taking inappropriate advantage of their position with the
firm and (iii) any actual or potential conflicts of interest or any abuse of their position of trust and
responsibility.
The Code is designed to ensure that the high ethical standards long maintained by
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation continue to be applied. The purpose of the Code is to
preclude activities that may lead to or give the appearance of conflicts of interest, insider trading and
other forms of prohibited or unethical business conduct. The excellent name and reputation of our firm
continues to be a direct reflection of the conduct of each employee.
Pursuant to Section 206 of the Advisors Act, both Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation and its
employees are prohibited from engaging in fraudulent, deceptive or manipulative conduct. Compliance
with this section involves more than acting with honesty and good faith alone. It means that the
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation has an affirmative duty of utmost good faith to act solely in
the best interest of its clients.
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Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation and its employees are subject to the following specific
fiduciary obligations when dealing with clients:
• The duty to have a reasonable, independent basis for the investment advice provided;
• The duty to obtain best execution for a client's transactions where the Firm is in a
position to direct brokerage transactions for the client;
• The duty to ensure that investment advice is suitable to meeting the client's
individual objectives, needs and circumstances; and
• A duty to be loyal to clients.
In meeting its fiduciary responsibilities to its clients, Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation expects
every employee to demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct for continued employment
with Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation. Strict compliance with the provisions of the Code shall
be considered a basic condition of employment with Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation.
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation's reputation for fair and honest dealing with its clients has
taken considerable time to build. This standing could be seriously damaged as the result of even a single
securities transaction being considered questionable in light of the fiduciary duty owed to our clients.
Employees are urged to seek the advice of Lonny S. Elfenbein, the Chief Compliance Officer, for any
questions about the Code or the application of the Code to their individual circumstances. Employees
should also understand that a material breach of the provisions of the Code may constitute grounds for
disciplinary action, including termination of employment with Coordinated Financial Planning
Corporation.
The provisions of the Code are not all-inclusive. Rather, they are intended as a guide for employees of
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation in their conduct. In those situations where an employee
may be uncertain as to the intent or purpose of the Code, he/she is advised to consult with Lonny S.
Elfenbein. Lonny S. Elfenbein may grant exceptions to certain provisions contained in the Code only in
those situation when it is clear beyond dispute that the interests of our clients will not be adversely
affected or compromised. All questions arising in connection with personal securities trading should be
resolved in favor of the client even at the expense of the interests of the employees.
The Chief Compliance Officer will periodically report to senior management/board of directors of
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation to document compliance with this Code.
A copy of this Code will be provided upon client request.
As disclosed in the preceding section of this Brochure (Item 10), related persons of our firm are
separately registered as securities representatives of a broker-dealer and/or licensed as an insurance
agent/broker of various insurance companies. Please refer to Item 10 for a detailed explanation of these
relationships and important conflict of interest disclosures.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Coordinated Financial Planning requires that clients provide us with written authority to determine the
broker-dealer to use and the commission costs, if any, which will be charged to our clients for these
transactions.
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Clients must include any limitations on this discretionary authority in this written authority statement.
Clients may change/amend these limitations as required. Such amendments must be provided to us in
writing. Some amendments may not be acceptable to Coordinated Financial Planning and, therefore,
reserves the right to reject if the amendment affects our ability to manage accounts.
As a matter of policy and practice, Coordinated Financial Planning does not generally block client trades
and, therefore, we implement client transactions separately for each account. Consequently, certain
client trades may be executed before others, at a different price and/or commission rate. Additionally,
our clients may not receive volume discounts available to advisers who block client trades.
Coordinated Financial Planning may recommend that clients establish brokerage accounts with the
Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer,
member SIPC, to maintain custody of clients' assets and to effect trades for their accounts. Although we
recommend that clients establish accounts at Schwab, it is the client's decision to custody assets with
Schwab. Coordinated Financial Planning is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with
Schwab.
Schwab provides Coordinated Financial Planning with access to its institutional trading and custody
services, which are typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally are
available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them so long as a
total of at least $10 million of the adviser's clients' assets are maintained in accounts at Schwab
Institutional. These services are not contingent upon our firm committing to Schwab any specific
amount of business (assets in custody or trading commissions). Schwab's brokerage services include the
execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for
custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions and other transaction-
related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into
Schwab accounts.
Schwab Institutional also makes available to our firm other products and services that benefit
Coordinated Financial Planning but may not directly benefit our clients' accounts. Many of these
products and services may be used to service all or some substantial number of our client accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab.
Schwab's products and services that assist us in managing and administering our clients' accounts
include software and other technology that:
• Provides access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements);
• Facilitates trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
• Provides research, pricing and other market data;
• Facilitates payment of our fees from clients' accounts; and
• Assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
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Schwab Institutional also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business enterprise. These services may include:
• Compliance, legal and business consulting;
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession;
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of services rendered
to Coordinated Financial Planning. Schwab Institutional may discount or waive fees it would otherwise
charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services
to our firm. Schwab Institutional may also provide other benefits such as educational events or
occasional business entertainment of our personnel. In evaluating whether to recommend or require
that clients custody their assets at Schwab, we may take into account the availability of some of the
foregoing products and services and other arrangements as part of the total mix of factors we consider
and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab,
which may create a potential conflict of interest.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Investment Supervisory Services ("ISS") Model Portfolio Management Services
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their broker-dealer, we provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances and
holdings. These reports will also remind the client to notify us if there have been changes in the client's
financial situation or investment objectives. Clients are also asked to call with any questions or changes.
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Model Portfolio Management Services accounts are
continually monitored, these accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. Accounts are reviewed in the
context of the investment objectives and guidelines of each model portfolio as well as any investment
restrictions provided by the client. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes in
variables such as the client's individual circumstances, or the market, political or economic environment.
These accounts are reviewed by: Stephen H. Perrin, Jr., President/Certified Financial Planner, Matthew
B. Beamer, Certified Financial Planner and Joseph T. Perin, Certified Financial Planner.
Financial Planning Services
REPORTS: A great majority of new perspective clients will receive a new, completed financial plan. This
is the first step in our process. If after the plan is completed and the client decides not to implement the
plan, they will owe the agreed upon fee and no additional reports will be generated. If, however, the
client decides to implement the plan and sign an agreement with Coordinated Financial Planning, the
plan will be reviewed and updated as needed at the semi-annual meetings.
REVIEWS: Occasionally, special plan reviews may occur; ie. client officially retires, receipt of an
inheritance or any other lifestyle change.
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Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
It is Coordinated Financial Planning's policy not to engage solicitors or to pay related or nonrelated
persons for referring potential clients to our firm.
It is Coordinated Financial Planning's policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any
form of compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction
with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
Item 15 Custody
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section (Item 5) of this Brochure that our firm
directly debits advisory fees from client accounts.
As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client a
statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for
clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the calculation, among
other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their
statement.
In addition to the periodic statements that clients receive directly from their custodians, we also send
account statements directly to our clients on a quarterly basis. We urge our clients to carefully compare
the information provided on these statements to ensure that all account transactions, holdings and
values are correct and current.
Our firm does not have actual or constructive custody of client accounts.
Coordinated Financial Planning does not have any power to enact first party wire transfers without the
client's consent.
The SEC's February 2017 Custody Rule guidance provided clarity about what constitutes custody for RIAs
as it relates to certain money-movement authorities. The SEC clarified that having third-party money-
movement authority is custody. However, it also provided guidance about how to avoid the surprise
exam requirement if seven conditions are followed. Because six of the seven conditions necessitate an
advisor's reliance on a qualified custodian, Charles Schwab has updated the majority of our processes
and procedures to help advisers comply with these conditions. Coordinated Financial Planning
Corporation maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of the investment
adviser or located at the same address as the investment adviser.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we place trades in
a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
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Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
• Determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm, and may
limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such limitations by
once again providing us with written instructions.
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation requires that it be provided with written authority to
determine which securities and the amounts of securities that are bought or sold in a client's account.
Clients give us discretionary investment authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our
firm, and may limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such
limitations by once again providing us with written instructions.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy, Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation does not vote proxies on behalf
of clients. Therefore, although our firm may provide investment advisory services relative to client
investment assets, clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies
solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all
elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type
events pertaining to the client's investment assets. Clients are responsible for instructing each custodian
of the assets, to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to
the client's investment assets.
Coordinated Financial Planning Corporation may provide clients with consulting assistance regarding
proxy issues if they contact us with questions at our principal place of business.
Item 18 Financial Information
Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200 per client more than
six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required to include a financial
statement.
As an advisory firm that maintains discretionary authority for client accounts, we are also required to
disclose any financial condition that is reasonable likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual
obligations. Coordinated Financial Planning has no additional financial circumstances to report.
Coordinated Financial Planning has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the
past ten years.
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