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CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY
(FORM CRS)
INTRODUCTION
Cordant Wealth Partners is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Registered
Investment Advisor. Brokerage and investment advisory services and fees differ, and it is important for you to
understand the differences. Free and simple tools are available to research firms and financial professionals at
Investor.gov/CRS, which also provides educational materials about broker-dealers, investment advisers, and
investing.
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGE
As of September 1, 2025, the legal and mailing address for Cordant has been updated to 2175 NW Raleigh St., Suite
110 Portland, OR 97210
WHAT INVESTMENT SERVICES AND ADVICE CAN YOU PROVIDE ME?
Cordant provides financial planning services to individuals and families as part of our comprehensive wealth
management services which includes advice in the following areas: Financial Clarity; Income, Cash Flow, and
Retirement Planning; Investment Management; Estate, Legacy, and Charitable Planning; Tax Planning and Risk
Management. We monitor clients’ portfolios and manage them on a discretionary basis. We charge based on assets
under management but in circumstances where a client’s investable balance is less than $500,000 or a minimum fee
of $6,250 is charged.
For additional information, please see our Firm Brochure.
You may want to ask us:
• Given my financial situation, should I choose an investment advisory service? Why or why not?
• How will you choose investments to recommend to me?
• What is your relevant experience, including your licenses, education, and other qualifications? What do
these qualifications mean?
WHAT FEES WILL I PAY?
Investment Advisory Fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement
and are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of each calendar quarter. Our tiered fee
schedule ranges from .50% to 1.25% and is subject to a $500,000 minimum account size or $6,250 per year minimum
account fee. Unless otherwise noted, with most client relationships, the financial planning fee is built into the
investment advisory fee that is billed. You will also pay fees for custodial services, account maintenance fees, and other
fees associated with maintaining your account. We do not share in any portion of these fees. Clients may incur certain
fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Cordant, in connection with investments made on behalf of the
Client’s account[s]. Examples include the expense ratio of mutual funds and ETFs, subadvisory fees to third-party
investment managers, and trading commissions to custodians. You are responsible for such charges, fees, and
expenses which are exclusive of and in addition to our fee.
You will pay fees and costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees and costs always reduce the
amount of money you make on your investments over time. Please make sure you understand what fees and costs
you are paying.
For additional information, please see our Firm Brochure and your Investment Advisory Agreement.
You may want to ask us:
tel 503.621.9207 fax 888.839.8031 2175 NW Raleigh St, No. 110, Portland, OR 97210 cordantwealth.com
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP SUMMARY
(FORM CRS)
• Help me understand how these fees and costs might affect my investments. If I give you $10,000 to
invest, how much will go to fees and costs, and how much will be invested for me?
WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL OBLIBATIONS TO ME WHEN ACTING AS MY INVESTMENT ADVISER?
HOW ELSE DOES YOUR FIRM MAKE MONEY AND WHAT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DO YOU HAVE?
When we act as your investment adviser, we must 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 of interest with your interests. You should understand
and ask us about these conflicts because they affect the investment advice we provide you. Here are some examples
to help you understand what this means:
• We use Charles Schwab as custodian for our clients. Schwab’s services include research, brokerage, custody, and
access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise available only to institutional investors. Some of
these other products and services assist us in managing and administering clients’ accounts. To the extent that
Charles Schwab provides us products and services that don’t directly benefit you, this creates an incentive to
recommend them. To learn how we address this incentive, please refer to Item 12 of our Firm Brochure.
You may want to ask us:
• How might your conflicts of interest affect me, and how will you address them?
HOW DO YOUR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS MAKE MONEY?
Our financial professionals are compensated on a combination of salary and the potential for additional
compensation based on firm profitability. They are not compensated based on product sales or commissions.
DO YOUR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS HAVE LEGAL OR DISCIPLINARY HISTORY?
No, neither our firm nor our financial professionals have any legal or disciplinary history. Free and simple tools are
available to research firms and financial professionals at Investor.gov/CRS, which also provides educational materials
about broker-dealers, investment advisors, and, investing.
You may want to ask us:
• As a financial professional, do you have any disciplinary history?
•
For what type of conduct?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information about our firm’s investment advisory services on the SEC’s website at
http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/ by clicking on the FIRM tab and then searching CRD#152395. You may also contact
our firm at 503-621-9207 to request a copy of this relationship summary and other up-to-date information.
You may want to ask us:
• Who is my primary contact person?
•
Is he or she a representative of an investment adviser or a broker-dealer?
• Who can I talk to if I have concerns about how this person is treating me?
September 10, 2025
tel 503.621.9207 fax 888.839.8031 2175 NW Raleigh St, No. 110, Portland, OR 97210 cordantwealth.com
FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Cordant, Inc. If
you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at (503) 621-9207 or
by email at brenda@cordantwealth.com. The information in this Brochure has not been approved or
verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Cordant and its advisory persons are available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Cordant is a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Registration of an investment advisor does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The oral and
written communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you determine to
hire or retain an Adviser.
Cordant, Inc.
2175 NW Raleigh St, Suite #110
Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 621-9207 * Fax: (888) 839-8031
www.cordantwealth.com
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ITEM 2 – SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES
In this Item, Cordant, Inc. is required to identify and discuss material changes since filing its last
annual amendment on March 30, 2025.
1. Cordant’s legal and mailing address has been updated to:
o 2175 NW Raleigh St., Ste# 110 Portland, OR 97210
2. Cordant has entered into a Custodial Agreement with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and
subsequent brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year in addition to other
ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary.
We will further provide you with a new brochure as necessary, based on changes or new information, at
any time, without charge.
A copy of our updated Brochure may be requested by contacting us at 503-621- 9207 and/or
brenda@cordantwealth.com.
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ITEM 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure ................................................................................................ 1
Item 2 – Summary of Material Changes .......................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .............................................................................................................. 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................... 8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees ................................................................................................ 10
Item 7 – Types of Clients .............................................................................................................. 11
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ....................................... 12
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 ...................................................................................................... 18
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 Brochure .............................................................................................. 27
Isaac E. Presley, CFA® ........................................................................................................................ 28
Scott E. Gerlach, CFP® ....................................................................................................................... 29
Garrick Rozairo, CFP® ......................................................................................................................... 30
Ryan Patterson ..................................................................................................................................... 31
Brenda K. McCombs, IACCP® ............................................................................................................ 32
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ITEM 4 – ADVISORY SERVICES
Cordant, Inc. (conducting business as Cordant Wealth Partners and herein “Cordant” or the “Advisor”) is
a fee-only adviser that provides asset management and financial planning services.
Firm Information
Cordant is a Registered Investment Advisor with the SEC, which is organized as a Corporation under the
laws of the State of Oregon. William Anfuso founded Cordant in November 2009. Cordant is owned by
William P. Anfuso, Isaac E. Presley, and Brenda McCombs. This Brochure provides information regarding
the qualifications, business practices, and advisory services provided by Cordant.
Advisory Services Offered
Cordant offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth
individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations or other businesses (each referred to as a “Client”).
FINANCIAL PLANNING
Cordant provides financial planning services to individuals and families as part of our comprehensive
wealth management services, or, on occasion, as part of a separate advisory agreement. All financial
planning work covers several areas of a Client’s financial life, depending on their goals, objectives, and
financial situation. This financial planning may encompass one or more areas of need, including, but not
limited to investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, and other areas
of a Client’s financial situation.
As part of the Cordant Clarity Experience process, we address the following areas of wealth:
● Financial Clarity
●
Income, Cash Flow, and Retirement Planning
●
Investment Management
● Estate and Legacy Planning
● Tax Planning
● And, Risk Management
A financial plan developed for financial consultation rendered to the Client usually includes general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or
alter retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs. Cordant may also
refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialist, as appropriate for their unique situation. For
certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor provides a written summary of Client’s financial
situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may
not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of contract
date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Prior to engaging Cordant to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into
an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Advisor that defines the terms, conditions, authority and
responsibilities of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
● Creating a Financial Blueprint – Cordant, in connection with the Client, may develop a Financial
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Blueprint that summarizes the Client’s investment goals and objectives along with the broad
strategy[ies] to be employed to meet the objectives. The Financial Blueprint generally includes specific
information on the Client’s stated goals, the time horizon for achieving the goals, investment
strategies, Client risk tolerance, and any restrictions imposed by the Client.
● Asset Allocation – Cordant develops a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – Cordant develops a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
●
goals and objectives of the Client.
Investment Management and Supervision – Cordant provides investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s portfolio and overall account.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Cordant provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. Cordant works with each Client
to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to
create a portfolio. Cordant will then build a portfolio, primarily consisting of mutual funds and exchange-
traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize private
investments, individual stocks, bonds, options, alternative investments, and other assets to meet the needs
of its Clients.
At a high level, our investment approach focuses on three areas:
1. Managing Risk – We do this by aligning a client’s portfolio to their financial plan; building globally
diversified portfolios; and setting up systems to monitor portfolios daily.
2. Minimizing “Frictions” — Here we focus on minimizing unnecessary expenses that are in our
control. These include fund expense ratios, taxes, and trading costs.
3. Enhancing Returns — By helping clients build diversified portfolios that are tilted towards areas
of the market which have historically led to higher returns (i.e., “factors”), and stick to their
strategy, we seek to maximize the returns for a given level of risk that a client can achieve.
Cordant’s investment strategy is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one (1) year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to
market conditions. Cordant will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the
goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client.
Each Client has the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in
their respective portfolio, subject to the acceptance by the Advisor. For example, Cordant manages ESG
(Environmental, Social, Governmental) portfolios for clients.
Cordant evaluates and selects ETFs and mutual funds for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying
their internal due diligence process. Cordant may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment
allocations to diversify the portfolio. Cordant may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset
class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as liquidity or as a possible
hedge against market movement, which may adversely affect the portfolio. Cordant may recommend
selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business
or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the
position[s] in the portfolio, changes in risk tolerance of Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or
any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
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Cordant also offers discretionary asset allocation services and investment recommendations to clients
regarding variable annuity products, 529 college savings plans, and/or individual employer-sponsored
retirement and deferred compensation plans. We either direct or recommend the allocation of assets
among the various mutual and investment choices offered by the variable annuity, 529 plan or
retirement/deferred compensation plan. Your assets are maintained at either the specific fund company
or insurance company that issued the variable annuity or 529 plan or at the custodian designated by the
sponsor of your retirement/deferred compensation plan.
RETIREMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS
As part of our investment advisory services provided to you, we may recommend that you roll assets from
your 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 manage on your 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. When we provide any of the foregoing rollover recommendations, we are acting as 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.
Cordant will generally charge an advisory fee on all retirement assets of a client, regardless of whether
they are in an employer plan or in an IRA account. In some cases, Cordant may recommend that a client
roll over retirement plan assets into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If Cordant recommends a
rollover and Cordant is not earning an advisory fee on the employer plan assets prior to the rollover, such
a recommendation creates a conflict of interest as Cordant will earn new compensation as a result of the
rollover. In these cases, depending on the options available to the individual, rolling over assets to a
Cordant managed account could incur higher fees than leaving it in a current plan or moving it to another
employer-sponsored plan. In contrast, a recommendation that a client or prospective client leave their
plan assets with their old employer or roll the assets to a plan sponsored by a new employer could result
in no compensation to Cordant if Cordant has not been charging an advisory fee on those assets. In certain
cases, therefore, Cordant may have an economic incentive to encourage an investor to roll plan assets
into an IRA that we will manage. Due to the foregoing conflict of interest, when we make rollover
recommendations, we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interests and not
put our interests ahead of yours.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
1. Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent
advice).
2. Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice).
3. Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments.
4. Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best
interests.
5. Charge no more than a reasonable fee for our services: and
6. Give you 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
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are available, you should consider the costs and benefits of a rollover.
A client leaving an employer typically has four options (and may engage in a combination of these options):
1. Leave the money in their former employer’s plan, if permitted,
2. Roll over the assets to their new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted,
3. Rollover to an IRA, or
4. Cash out the account value (which could, depending upon the client’s age, result in adverse tax
consequences).
There are various factors that Cordant may consider before recommending a rollover, including but not
limited to:
1. The investment options available in the plan versus the investment options available in an IRA,
2. Fees and expenses in the plan versus the fees and expenses in an IRA,
3. The services and responsiveness of the plan’s investment professionals versus those of the firm
4. Protection of assets from creditors and legal judgments,
5. Required minimum distributions and age considerations,
6. Employer stock tax consequences, if any,
7. Plan’s withdrawal options or limitations, before and/or after retirement
No client is under any obligation to roll over retirement plan assets into an IRA account.
Wrap Fee Programs
Cordant does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program.
Assets Under Management
Adviser manages the following amount of discretionary and non-discretionary client assets calculated as
of August 31st, 2025:
Discretionary:
$ 329,642,583
Non-Discretionary:
$ 8,051,439
Total:
$ 337,694,022
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ITEM 5 – FEES AND COMPENSATION
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for investment
management. Each Client shall sign an Investment Advisory Agreement that details the responsibilities of
Cordant and the Client.
Fees for Advisory Services
INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES
Investment Advisory Fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory
Agreement and are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of each calendar
quarter. Investment Advisory Fees range from 0.50% to 1.25% based on the following schedule:
The Investment Advisory Fee is subject to a $500,000 minimum account size or $6,250 per year minimum
account fee.
Investment Advisory Fees in the first quarter of service are prorated from the inception date of the account
to the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable under special circumstances at the discretion of
the Advisor. The Client’s fees may take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with
Cordant. Securities held in accounts managed by Cordant may be independently valued by the designated
Custodian.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Unless otherwise noted, with most client relationships the financial planning fee is built into the advisory
fee that is billed. However, on a stand-alone basis absent a traditional investment advisory relationship,
Cordant offers financial planning or consulting services on a retainer or an hourly basis at $250 per hour.
This fee may be negotiable depending on the nature and complexity of each Client’s circumstances. An
estimate for total hours may be determined prior to establishing the advisory relationship.
Fee Billing
Fees are typically automatically deducted from the Client Account by the Custodian pursuant to the
Client’s authorization. Cordant shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to
be deducted from the Client Account at the respective quarter end date. The amount due is calculated
by applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with
Cordant at the end of each quarter. Clients should be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from
the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the Investment Advisory Fee. Clients provide written
authorization permitting Cordant to be paid directly from their accounts held by the Custodian as part of
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the Investment Advisory Agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Cordant, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account(s). The Client is responsible for all custodial and
securities execution fees charged by the custodian and executing broker-dealer. The Investment Advisory
Fee charged by Cordant is separate and distinct from these custodian and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Cordant for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to their shareholders, if applicable. These
fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses are generally used
to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody,
brokerage, and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. 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. With
respect to separately managed accounts (SMAs) with a third-party manager as well as investments in
mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled investment vehicles, it is important for clients to understand that
they are directly and indirectly paying two levels of advisory fees: one layer of fees and expenses at the
fund or independent manager level and one layer of advisory fees to Cordant. It may be possible to
purchase such investments directly, without using the services of Cordant and without incurring our
advisory fees. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees
charged by Cordant to fully understand the total fees to be paid.
Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
ACCOUNT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Cordant is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which investment advisory services
are rendered. Clients may request to terminate their Investment Advisory Agreement with Cordant, in
whole or in part, by providing advance written notice. The Client shall be responsible for Investment
Advisory Fees up to and including the effective date of termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will
refund any unearned, prepaid Investment Advisory Fees from the effective date of termination to the end
of the quarter. Clients may contact Cordant to request the refund of any unearned fees.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
In the event that a Client should wish to cancel the financial planning agreement under which any plan is
being created, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the agreed
upon hourly rate. Any surplus in the Advisor's possession as the result of collecting a deposit at the time
of signing the financial planning agreement will be returned to the Client within 5 business days of
cancellation.
Either party may terminate a planning or consulting agreement at any time by providing written notice to
the other party. In addition, the Client may terminate the agreement within five (5) days of signing the
Advisor’s financial planning or consulting agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the
Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees
will be due and payable by the Client. The Advisor does not generally collect a deposit; however, refunds
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will be given on a pro-rata basis.
ITEM 6 – PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
Cordant does not charge performance-based fees
ITEM 7 – TYPES OF CLIENTS
Cordant provides investment advisory services to the following type of Clients:
Individuals (other than high-net-worth individuals)
●
● High Net Worth Individuals
● Personal Trusts and Estates
● Corporations and Businesses
Cordant generally requires a minimum account size of $500,000 to effectively implement its investment
process.
ITEM 8 – METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis
Before building a portfolio for clients, our process ensures a review of the Client's investment goals,
financial situation, time horizon, tolerance for risk, and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy
for managing a Client's account(s). Our goal when building portfolios is to maximize the probability that
clients achieve their goals—not to beat the market.
When building portfolios, the biggest driver of risk and return, and our starting point is to establish a high-
level asset allocation (the mix between stocks, bonds, cash, real estate, etc.). Academic studies, like Roger
Ibbotson’s 2010 paper “The Importance of Asset Allocation” show that this decision explains a majority
of a portfolio’s risk and return.
From there, using the global market portfolio as a starting point, we determine which assets to use to build
out the portfolio. We primarily use US stocks, international stocks, emerging market stocks, REITs (Real
Estate Investment Trusts), government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, cash, and alternative
strategies to build out the allocation.
From there, we conduct individual fund analysis to implement the allocation. Key factors in our fund
selection process include, but are not limited, to performance; expenses; liquidity; tracking error; turnover;
concentration, and holdings; product structure; and the fund provider.
Our process with each client has four steps:
1. Determine Risk Tolerance: We work with you to determine how much risk to take to achieve your
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2.
goals, make sure it’s in line with your risk tolerance and it matches your financial plan.
Identify the Strategy: Different strategies are right for different people. We’ve built three strategies
(Strategic, Factor, and SRI), all in line with our philosophy, and we’ll help determine which on is right
for you.
3. Review Existing Holdings: Before implementation, we review which of your current investments to
4.
hold for taxes, gifting, or legacy reasons.
Implement, Review, Revise and Improve: Once we implement your investment strategy, we review
daily, rebalance when necessary, make changes when prudent, and always look to iterate and improve
our approach.
Cordant generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients consistent with their financial
goals. Cordant will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, Cordant
may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client
and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
Client participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is
essential for the analysis of a Client's account. Cordant shall rely on the financial and other information
provided by the Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and
completeness of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Cordant of
any changes in financial condition, goals, or other factors that may affect this analysis. Cordant will work
with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBILITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (“ESG”) INVESTMENTS
At your specific request, we will make recommendations for ESG strategies that align with your request.
Generally, you will provide us with your particular ESG parameters. ESG investments can exclude sectors
or industries, which could have a negative impact on your accounts and result in underperformance as
compared to other strategies recommended by us.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value.
Clients should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Cordant may assist Clients in determining an
appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach
constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks:
●
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For example,
when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values
to decline.
● Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible and
intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a
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security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, economic, political, and social conditions
may trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar will be worth more today than 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.
● Business Risk: These risks are associated with an industry or a 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.
● Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Risk: ETFs are subject to the funds managements’ abilities to manage
the underlying portfolios to meet the funds stated investment objectives. ETFs also may trade at a
discount to their net asset value in the secondary market. The structure of an ETF is such that most
ETF’s market prices tend to track the funds’ respective net asset value closely, but this may not always
be the case, particularly during periods of extreme market volatility. Most ETFs are designed to track
a specified market index, however, in some cases, an ETFs returns may deviate from the specified
index. Certain ETFs are actively managed ETFs and are subject to management risk.
● Options Risk: Options allow investors to buy and sell a security at a contracted “strike” price (not
necessarily the current market price) at or within a specified period. Clients may pay or collect a
premium for buying or selling an option. Investors transact in options to either hedge or limit losses
in an attempt to reduce risk or speculate on the performance of the underlying securities or collect
premiums for selling options. Options transactions contain a number of inherent risks, including the
partial or total loss of principle in the event that the value of the underlying security or index does not
increase/decrease to the level of the respective strike price. Holders of options contracts are also
subject to default by the issuer which may be unwilling or unable to perform its contractual obligations.
These options are subject to pricing components— including duration, strike price, and premiums—
to which the underlying stocks are not. We may trade in put and call options, which involve qualitatively
different risks than owning or selling short the underlying common stock. Because option premiums
paid or received by an investor are small in relation to the market value of the investments underlying
the options, trading put and call options is highly leveraged.
● Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships) Risk: The performance of alternative investments
(limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity. These investments are only
available to investors that meet certain requirements. An investor could lose all or a portion of their
investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions and investments that may carry
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higher risks. The risks of these investments are found in the offering documents and other related
documents that the investor should carefully review.
● Factor Investing Risk: There can be no assurance that performance will be enhanced, or risk will be
reduced for funds that seek to provide exposure to certain quantitative investment characteristics
(“factors”). Exposure to such investment strategies may detract from performance in some market
environments, perhaps for extended periods, and could result in losses.
● Concentrated Portfolios: Concentrated portfolios can be highly volatile and should be viewed as a
complementary component of a well-diversified overall portfolio. Concentrated portfolios hold fewer
different stocks than a diversified portfolio and are much more likely to experience sudden dramatic
price swings. In addition, the rise or drop in price of any given holding in the portfolio is likely to have
a larger impact on portfolio performance, than a more broadly diversified portfolio.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded
to discuss these risks with the Advisor.
ITEM 9 – DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving Cordant or any of its employees to
disclose under Item 9.
ITEM 10 – OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Cordant does not have any other financial industry activities or affiliations applicable to this Item.
ITEM 11 – CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND
PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
Cordant has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines our fiduciary commitment to each Client. This
Code of Ethics applies to all persons associated with Cordant. The Code of Ethics was developed to
provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding our duties to you, our Client. Cordant
and its personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of
Cordant associates to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code but also to the general
principles that guide the Code. The Code of Ethics covers a range of topics that may include general
ethical principles, reporting personal securities trading, reportable securities, initial public offerings, and
private placements, reporting ethical violations, distribution of the Code of Ethics, review and enforcement
processes, amendments to Form ADV and supervisory procedures. In addition, the Code of Ethics governs
gifts and entertainment given by and provided to the Advisor, outside employment activities of
employees, employee reporting, sanctions for violations of the Code of Ethics, and records retention
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requirements for various aspects of the Code of Ethics.
To request a copy of our Code of Ethics clients and prospective clients may contact us at (503) 621-9207
or via email at brenda@cordantwealth.com.
Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Cordant allows our employees to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities, we recommend (purchase or sell) to you
presents a potential conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, we must disclose to you and mitigate through
policies and procedures. As noted above, consistent with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940, we have adopted a Code of Ethics that addresses insider trading (material non-public information
controls) and personal securities reporting procedures. We may have an interest or position in certain
securities, which may also be recommended to you.
Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
It is the primary intent of Cordant’s procedures to ensure that the best interests of all Clients are always
served over our interests. While Cordant allows our employees to purchase or sell the same securities that
may be recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, we seek to put the clients’ interests first.
Cordant trades may be aggregated with Client trades and receive the same price.
ITEM 12 – BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Cordant does not maintain custody of your assets; although we may be deemed to have custody of your
assets if you give us authority to withdraw advisory fees from your account (see Item 15-Custody, below).
Your assets must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian”, generally a broker-dealer or other
financial institution. We primarily recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”)
or Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (“Fidelity), both are registered broker-dealers, members SIPC, and are
qualified custodians. At times, we may utilize other qualified custodians to hold your assets, i.e. 529 plans,
etc. We are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity, or any other
qualified custodian. While Cordant may recommend that Clients use Schwab or Fidelity for execution
and/or custodial, Clients will decide whether to do so and will open the account(s) directly at the qualified
custodian with our assistance.
How We Select Custodians
We seek to use a custodian who will hold your assets and execute transactions on terms that are, overall,
most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their services. We consider a wide
range of factors, including, among others:
● Execution capabilities and efficiency
● Breadth of available investment products
● Reasonableness of fees charged to the Client
● Range and quality of services made available to the Client
● Competitiveness of the price of those services
● Reputation, financial strength, and stability
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Client Custody Costs
For Client accounts that Schwab and Fidelity maintain, the Custodians are compensated, in part, through
commissions and other transaction-related fees on trades that are executed or settled in your accounts.
In order to minimize your trading costs, we have Schwab and Fidelity execute most trades for your
account(s). We have determined that having the Custodians execute most trades is consistent with our
duty to seek “best execution” of your trades. Best execution means the most favorable terms for a
transaction based on all relevant factors, including those listed above.
Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab and Fidelity
Schwab and Fidelity provide us and our clients with access to its institutional brokerage-trading, custody,
and related services – many of which are not typically available to retail customers. In addition, they also
make available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our clients’
accounts, while others help us manage and grow our business. The custodian’s support services generally
are available on an unsolicited basis and at no additional charge to clients. Schwab requires that we
maintain a minimum of $10 million of client assets in order to maintain the institutional services at no cost
to our firm. Cordant pays Fidelity a quarterly fee in order to maintain the institutional services. Following
is a more detailed description of Schwab and Fidelity’s support services:
SERVICES THAT BENEFIT CLIENTS
Services include access to a broad range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and
custody of client assets. The investment products available through Schwab and Fidelity include some of
which we might not otherwise have access to or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial
investment by our clients. Schwab and Fidelity’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit
each Client.
SERVICES THAT MAY NOT DIRECTLY BENEFIT YOU
Schwab and Fidelity also make available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not
directly benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and administering
our clients’ accounts. They make available software and technology that:
● Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
● Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
● Provide pricing and other market data
● Facilitate payment of our fees from clients’ accounts
● Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
SERVICES THAT GENERALLY BENEFIT ONLY US
Schwab and Fidelity also offer other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business enterprise. These services include:
● Educational conferences and events
● Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
● Publications and conferences on practice management
Schwab and Fidelity may provide some of these services themselves. In other cases, they will arrange for
third-party vendors to provide the services to us. They may also discount or waive their fees for some of
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these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. They may also provide us with other benefits, such
as occasional business entertainment for our personnel.
Cordant employees may attend meetings sponsored by Schwab and Fidelity, and by other industry
professionals that help us stay current with regulations, market trends, economic data, and other areas
that can benefit us and our services to you.
OUR INTEREST IN SERVICES OFFERED BY SCHWAB AND FIDELITY
The availability of these services benefits us because we do not have to produce or purchase them. The
receipt of these products and services creates a conflict of interest to the extent it causes us to recommend
Schwab or Fidelity as opposed to a comparable custodian. We address this conflict of interest by fully
disclosing it in this brochure. We believe, however, that our recommendation of Schwab or Fidelity as
custodians is in the best interest of our clients. Our recommendation is primarily supported by the scope,
quality, and price of services (see “How We Select Custodians”) and not services that benefit only us.
Directed Brokerage
Clients may request that Cordant effect securities transaction for that client’s account through a particular
broker-dealer. A client’s direction of brokerage can limit or eliminate Cordant’s ability to obtain the most
favorable execution of client transactions. In addition, Cordant may be unable to aggregate orders to
reduce transaction costs. If the client directs brokerage, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements
for the account with that broker-dealer, and Cordant will not seek better execution services or prices from
other broker-dealers. As a result, the client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or incur
greater spreads, or receive less favorable net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise
be the case. In other words, directing brokerage may cost a client more money.
Aggregation
Where Cordant is able, Cordant may purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at
approximately the same time. Cordant may do this in an effort to obtain “best execution”, to reduce
commission rates, or to allocate equitably among Cordant’s client’s differences in prices and commissions
or other transaction costs that might have been obtained had such orders been placed independently.
Under this procedure, transactions may be averaged as to price and may be allocated among Cordant’s
clients in proportion to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client account on any given day. To
the extent that Cordant determines to aggregate client orders for the purchase or sale of securities,
including securities in which Cordant’s principals and/or associated persons may invest, Cordant shall
generally do so in accordance with the parameters set forth in SEC No-Action Letter, SMC Capital,
Incorporated. Cordant shall not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the
aggregation.
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ITEM 13 – REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Frequency of Reviews
Accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by advisory persons of Cordant for appropriate
settlement of transactions and continued adherence to Clients’ investment profile and intended portfolio
allocation. Accounts are also reviewed based on additional factors at least annually. Such annual account
reviews may or may not be accompanied by a client meeting, depending on the needs and preferences
of the Client. Formal reviews are generally conducted annually; however, the frequency may depend on
the needs of the Client.
Causes for Reviews
Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as
a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or
large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account. The Client is encouraged to notify Cordant if changes
occur in his/her personal financial situation that might adversely affect his/her investment plan. Additional
reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
Review Reports
The Client should receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the custodian. These
brokerage statements are sent directly from the custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish
electronic access to the custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account
activity. Client brokerage statements include positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s
account[s]. Supplemental electronic reports are generally made available to Clients on an as-requested
basis, and typically include a summary of their holdings, allocation, and performance. Each Client should
compare the reports with statements they receive from the qualified custodian, and to rely solely on the
account statement received from the qualified custodian.
ITEM 14 – CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Client Referrals
Cordant may compensate individuals or entities (“promoters”) for referrals in compliance with Rule
206(4)-1. In particular, Cordant may pay cash compensation to promoters in the form of a percentage of
asset-based advisory fees received from a referred client. The details of the arrangement and
compensation paid to the promoter will be disclosed to each referred client. The advisory fees paid by
any referred client are neither increased nor reduced as a result of the compensation paid to a promoter
by Cordant.
Prospective clients should be aware that such an arrangement creates a conflict of interest because the
promoter is being paid to recommend Cordant, as an investment advisor, to a client, and the promoter
will only receive a payment if the client ultimately decides to become Cordant’s advisory client. Cordant
addresses this conflict of interest by taking steps to ensure that the terms of the referral relationship and
related compensation are disclosed to the referred client in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1.
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Other Compensation
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab and Fidelity in the form of support, products and services
they make available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their
accounts with them. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest
are described above (see Item 12- Brokerage Practices). The availability to us of Schwab and Fidelity’s
products and services are not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular
securities for our clients.
Product vendors recommended by Cordant may provide monetary and non-monetary assistance with
client events and provide educational tools and resources. We do not select products as a result of any
monetary or non-monetary assistance. Cordant’s due diligence of a product does not take into
consideration any assistance it may receive. While the receipt of products or services is a benefit for you
and us, it also presents a conflict of interest.
Cordant attempts to mitigate any conflicts of interest by notifying you of the conflict. We inform you that
you are free to consult with other financial professionals. We are bound by our Code of Ethics to act in
an ethical manner.
ITEM 15 – CUSTODY
Cordant is deemed to have limited custody of client assets and funds when it deducts its advisory fees
directly from client accounts. In all cases, client assets are held with a qualified custodian. You will receive
account statements directly from the qualified custodian on at least a quarterly basis. Each client should
carefully review these statements and compare them with those received from Cordant.
Additionally, certain clients have signed, and may sign in the future, a Standing Letter of Authorization
(SLOA) that gives Cordant the authority to transfer funds to a third-party as directed by the client in the
SLOA. As a result, Cordant will also be deemed to have custody in these cases. Normally, Cordant would
be required to engage an independent accountant to conduct a surprise audit of the client accounts for
which we are deemed to have custody. However, the rules governing SLOAs exempt us from the surprise
audit requirement if certain conditions are met by Cordant and the respective custodian, which is currently
the case.
Cordant is also deemed to have custody of client assets and securities for certain accounts due to the
firm's possession of client account usernames and passwords, which it uses to help service those
accounts. As such, Cordant is deemed to have custody of the cash and securities of these clients. In
compliance with SEC Rule 206(4)-2, Cordant has engaged an independent accountant in this case to
conduct an annual examination of those funds and securities on a surprise basis.
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ITEM 16 – INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Cordant’s investment management services may be provided on either a discretionary or non-discretionary
basis. Where Cordant has discretionary management authority, Cordant will be authorized to determine
the securities to be bought or sold for the client’s account(s), the amount of securities to be bought or
sold, and the timing of securities transactions.
Each client may request reasonable limitations be placed on Cordant’s discretionary authority, such as
securities or market-sector based limitations. Any such limitations shall be presented to Cordant in writing,
and Cordant will review any such requests on a case-by-case basis.
Cordant’s
Investment Advisory Agreement, and the agreement between the client and the
custodian/broker-dealer for the account, may grant discretionary authority to Cordant. The client’s written
agreement with the custodian also grants a limited power of attorney to Cordant to effect transactions in
the client’s custodial account.
ITEM 17 – VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Cordant does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. The Client shall be responsible for all
decisions concerning the voting of proxies for securities held in Client accounts.
ITEM 18 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cordant is not aware of any condition that is reasonably likely to impair the ability of Cordant to meet
contractual obligations to its Clients.
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FORM ADV PART 2B BROCHURE
Isaac E. Presley, CFA®
Scott Gerlach, CFP®
Garrick Rozairo, CFP®
Ryan Patterson
Brenda K. McCombs, IACCP®
Cordant, Inc.
2175 NW Raleigh St, Suite #110
Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 621-9207 * Fax: (888) 839-8031
www.cordantwealth.com
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the background and qualifications of Cordant’s
investment advisory staff that supplements Cordant’s Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents, please contact us. Additional information is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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®
Isaac E. Presley, CFA
CEO and Director of Investments
Educational Background and Business Experience
Isaac E. Presley is the CEO and Director of Investments for Cordant. Isaac, born in 1979, is a shareholder,
dedicated executive, and advisory representative of Cordant.
(Individual CRD #4520604)
Isaac earned his MBA with a concentration in Finance from Portland State University in 2009 and earned
his CFA designation in 2011. In addition, Isaac earned a B.S. in Finance from Oregon State University in
2002.
Additional information regarding Isaac’s employment history is included below:
04/2011 to Present
CEO, President and Director of Investments: Cordant, Inc. –
07/2013 to Present
(Formerly Private Wealth Northwest, Inc. – 01/2013 to
06/2013) (Formerly Private Wealth Northwest, LLC –
2011 to 2012)
Financial Analyst: Sallie Mae
03/2006 to 04/2011
Mortgage Consultant: Wells Fargo
03/2003 to 03/2006
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®
Scott E. Gerlach, CFP
Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Scott E. Gerlach, born in 1984, is a client service and advisory representative of Cordant.
(Individual CRD #5824156)
Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Oregon in 2006 and earned a
Certificate in Financial Planning in 2014 from Boston University Program for Financial Planners.
Additional information regarding Scott’s employment history is included below:
Investment Advisor Representative: Cordant, Inc.
03/2015 to Present
Wealth Advisor Associate: Confluence Wealth Management
10/2012-03/2015
Portfolio Administrator: Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC
05/2008-10/2012
Portfolio Administrator: Account Temps
03/2008-05/2008
Credit Manager: Wells Fargo Financial
03/2007-01/2008
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Garrick Rozairo, CFP®
Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Shannon “Garrick” Rozairo, born in 1989, is a client service and advisory representative of Cordant.
(Individual CRD #7049927)
Garrick earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Linfield in 2012 and earned a
Certificate in Financial Planning in 2018 from Bryant University.
Additional information regarding Garrick’s employment history is included below:
Investment Advisor Representative: Cordant, Inc.
09/2015 to Present
Pre-Sales Team Lead: CAMMS, Sri Lanka
08/2013-12/2014
Analyst: Human Investing
07/2012-06/2013
Analyst Intern: Headwater Investment Consulting
12/2011-03/2012
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Ryan Patterson
Associate Advisor
Educational Background and Business Experience
Ryan Patterson, born in 1982, is a client service and advisory representative of Cordant.
(Individual CRD #7806462)
Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Concentration in Sports Marketing
in 2004 from the University of Oregon.
Additional information regarding Ryan’s employment history is included below:
Investment Advisor Representative: Cordant, Inc.
09/2021 to Present
Global Product Line Manager - Nike Headwear: Nike, Inc.
02/2005-01/2021
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®
Brenda K. McCombs, IACCP
Chief Compliance Officer
Educational Background and Business Experience
Brenda K. McCombs is the Chief Compliance Officer of Cordant. Brenda, born in 1965, is a
shareholder, dedicated executive, and advisory representative of Cordant.
(Individual CRD #2951985)
Brenda earned the IACCP Designation in 2018 from National Regulatory Services.
Additional information regarding Brenda’s employment history is included below:
2010 to Present
Chief Compliance Officer:
Cordant, Inc. – 07/2013 to Present
(Formerly Private Wealth Northwest, Inc. – 01/2013 to 06/2013)
(Formerly Private Wealth Northwest, LLC – 2010 to 2012)
Sr. Complex Risk Officer: Morgan Stanley
1999 to 2010
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DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION:
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose any material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary actions that would be material to your evaluation of each investment advisor representative
providing investment advice to you. Cordant has no information that is applicable to this item for any
member of the Advisory Team or Client Services personnel.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Isaac Presley periodically contributes blogs and other forms of writing to various publications. Cordant’s
advisory team members and client service personnel do not engage in other business activities.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:
Cordant’s advisory team members and client service personnel receive no additional compensation
outside of their compensation form Cordant.
SUPERVISION:
Cordant, Inc. has adopted, and periodically updates, a compliance manual that outlines for each employee
the various rules and regulations they are required to adhere to. Cordant has appointed a Chief
Compliance Officer who reviews and monitors employee activity with respect to the rules and regulations.
The advisory activities conducted by Brenda McCombs are reviewed and monitored by Isaac Presley. In
addition, Cordant has adopted a Code of Ethics that requires each employee to act in the client’s best
interest at all times. Should you have any questions related to these activities, please contact Brenda
McCombs, CCO or Isaac Presley, CEO, at 503-621-9207.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION DEFINITIONS:
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The CFA charter is a globally respected, graduate-level investment credential established in 1962 and
awarded by the CFA Institute – the largest global association of investment professionals. There are
currently more than 90,000 CFA charter holders working in 134 countries. To earn the CFA charter,
candidates must: 1) pass three sequential, six-hour examinations; 2) have at least four years of qualified
professional investment experience; 3) join CFA Institute as members; and 4) commit to abide by, and
annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional
Conduct. The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced through an
active professional conduct program, require CFA charter holders to:
● Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own.
● Maintain independence and objectivity.
● Act with integrity.
● Maintain and improve their professional competence.
● Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters.
Passing the three CFA exams is a difficult feat that requires extensive study (successful candidates report
spending an average of 300 hours of study per level). Earning the CFA charter demonstrates mastery of
many of the advanced skills needed for investment analysis and decision making in today’s quickly evolving
global financial industry. As a result, employers and clients are increasingly seeking CFA charter holders—
often making the charter a prerequisite for employment. Additionally, regulatory bodies in 22 countries
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and territories recognize the CFA charter as a proxy for meeting certain licensing requirements, and more
than 125 colleges and universities around the world have incorporated a majority of the CFA Program
curriculum into their own finance courses. The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive
framework of knowledge for investment decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and
skills used every day in the investment profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test a proficiency
with a wide range of fundamental and advanced investment topics, including ethical and professional
standards, fixed-income and equity analysis, alternative and derivative investments, economics, financial
reporting standards, portfolio management, and wealth planning. The CFA Program curriculum is updated
every year by experts from around the world to ensure that candidates learn the most relevant and practical
new tools, ideas, and investment and wealth management skills to reflect the dynamic and complex nature
of the profession. To learn more about the CFA charter, visit http://www.cfainstitute.org/.
The Certified Financial Planner, (CFP®)
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice;
and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. You may find more
information about the CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and
ethics. To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and
complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP Board
Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas CFP Board has
determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning
services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development capstone course. A candidate
may satisfy some of the coursework requirements through other qualifying credentials.
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is
designed to assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial
planning knowledge in the context of real-life financial planning situations.
● Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal financial
planning process or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional
requirements.
● Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice
standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
● Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in
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the best interests of the client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial
planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this
commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A client who
seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement that includes a fiduciary
obligation to the client.
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain
competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
The NRS Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®)
The first industry designation of its kind, the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional
(IACCP®), was developed by the Center for Compliance Professionals, the education and professional
development division of National Regulatory Services (NRS), a resource closely in tune with the changing
complexity of the financial securities compliance profession and provider of compliance education for
over 20 years.
The IACCP® is awarded to knowledgeable, experienced individuals who complete an instructor-led
program of face-to-face and online study, pass a certifying examination, and meet work experience,
ethics and continuing education requirements. The designation signifies knowledge of investment
adviser regulation and compliance best practice, and adherence to national recognized professional
standards and ethical leadership.
Exhaustive certification and course development, together with expert instructors and facilitators from
the compliance, legal, regulatory, industry, and academic sectors, help ensure that individuals earning
the IACCP® designation have been trained, tested and certified to meet high industry professional
standards.
IACCP® is a certification owned by the Investment Adviser Compliance Certificate Program®. This
certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the program's initial and ongoing
certification requirements.
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Date of Brochure: September 10, 2025