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FFG Retirement Counseling
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: February 11, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of FFG Retirement Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor”). If you have any
questions about the contents of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or by
email at service@ffgusa.net.
FFG Retirement Counseling 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. This Disclosure Brochure provides information about FFG Retirement Counseling to assist you
in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about FFG Retirement Counseling and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 308305.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130
Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.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 FFG Retirement Counseling. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a
single disclosure document.
FFG Retirement Counseling 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. FFG
Retirement Counseling encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and
discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment
filing on January 22, 2025:
• Advisory Persons are no longer licensed as insurance professionals.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations, or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and if a
material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 308305. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or
by email at service@ffgusa.net.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................................................ 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .......................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ................................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ................................................................................................................................ 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 6
E. Assets Under Management ................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................ 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
C. Other Fees and Expenses ................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ........................................................................................................ 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities .................................................................................................................. 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 ................................................ 8
A. Methods of Analysis ............................................................................................................................................. 8
B. Risk of Loss ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................. 10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................ 10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading .... 10
A. Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ............................................................................................................. 10
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ................................................................................................ 11
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ......................................................................................................... 11
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................... 11
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ...................................................................................................................... 11
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .................................................................................................................... 12
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................... 12
A. Frequency of Reviews ....................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Causes for Reviews ........................................................................................................................................... 12
C. Review Reports ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................... 12
A. Compensation Received by the Advisor ............................................................................................................ 12
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ..................................................................................................................... 13
Item 15 – Custody ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................ 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................. 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................................. 14
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 ............................................................................................................... 15
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ............................................................................................. 22
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ............................................................................................. 25
Privacy Policy ............................................................................................................................................. 28
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
FFG Retirement Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company
(“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Colorado. The Advisor was founded in August 2020 and is wholly owned
by FFG Retirement, Inc. FFG is operated by Sean O’Reilly (Partner and Chief Compliance Officer) and Blake
Barnett (Partner). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business
practices, and the advisory services provided by FFG Retirement Counseling.
B. Advisory Services Offered
FFG Retirement Counseling offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
and estates (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a
fiduciary, the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client and seeks to
mitigate potential conflicts of interest. FFG Retirement Counseling’s fiduciary commitment is further described in
the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of
Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
FFG Retirement Counseling provides Clients with wealth management services, which generally include
comprehensive financial planning and consulting strategies as well as discretionary management of investment
portfolios.
Investment Management Services – FFG Retirement Counseling provides customized investment advisory
solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous personal Client contact and interaction while
providing discretionary investment management services. FFG Retirement Counseling works closely with each
Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to
create a portfolio strategy. FFG Retirement Counseling will then construct an investment portfolio primarily
consisting of low-cost, diversified, mutual funds and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s
investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual stocks or bonds, as appropriate to meet the needs of
its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the
overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
FFG Retirement Counseling’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy,
sell, or re-allocate positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or
due to market conditions. FFG Retirement Counseling 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 will
have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective
portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
FFG Retirement Counseling evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after
applying its internal due diligence process. FFG Retirement Counseling may recommend, on occasion,
redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. FFG Retirement Counseling may recommend
specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash
positions as a possible hedge against market movement. FFG Retirement Counseling 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 the risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet the Client’s needs, or any risk
deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary 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. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g., commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor earns a new
(or increases its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over
a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
At no time will FFG Retirement Counseling accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except
for the limited authority as outlined in Item 15 - Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated
account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Financial Planning Services – FFG Retirement Counseling provides financial planning and consulting services
as part of its wealth management services or pursuant to a written financial planning agreement. Services are
offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such
financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan and ongoing monitoring of the progress of
plan recommendation[s] or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and
objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to
investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs, and other
areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include 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.
FFG Retirement Counseling may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney, or other specialists, as
appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a
written summary of the 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 (6) months of the contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided
promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging FFG Retirement Counseling to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required
to enter into one or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority, and
responsibilities of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – FFG Retirement Counseling, in connection with the Client, will
develop a strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – FFG Retirement Counseling will develop 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 – FFG Retirement Counseling will develop a portfolio for the Client that is
intended to meet the stated goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – FFG Retirement Counseling will provide investment
management and ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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D. Wrap Fee Programs
FFG Retirement Counseling includes securities transaction fees (herein “Covered Costs) together with its
investment advisory fees. Including these fees into a single asset-based fee is considered a “Wrap Fee
Program.” The Advisor customizes its investment management services for its Clients. The Advisor sponsors
the FFG Retirement Counseling Wrap Fee Program solely as a supplemental disclosure regarding the
combination of fees. Depending on the level of trading required for the Client’s account[s] in a particular year,
the Client may pay more or less in total fees than if the Client paid its own transaction fees. Please see
Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, FFG Retirement Counseling manages $216,470,615 in Client assets, all of which are
managed on a discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the
Advisor.
FFG Retirement Counseling also advises on $6,620,814 in Client assets on which the Advisor provides ongoing
administration, consulting and/or reporting.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into a written
agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the wealth management
agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of
the prior calendar quarter. Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
Up to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000 to $1,999,999
$2,000,000 and Over
Annual Rate (%)
1.30%
1.05%
0.85%
0.75%
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take
into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts
managed by FFG Retirement Counseling will be independently valued by the Custodian. FFG Retirement
Counseling will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuations.
Financial Planning Services
Standalone financial planning services are offered as a fixed annual fee ranging up to $10,000. Financial planning
fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total costs will be determined prior to establishing the advisory
relationship.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated by
applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with FFG Retirement
Counseling at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the
Custodian reflecting the deduction of the wealth management fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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the statement provided by the Advisor to the brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not
perform a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by FFG
Retirement Counseling to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the wealth
management agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning services fees are invoiced up to one hundred percent (100%) of the expected total fee upon
execution of the financial planning agreement. After the first 12 months of service, the Client may renew their
engagement, and the financial planning services fees are invoiced and payable upon renewal.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on
behalf of the Client’s account[s]. FFG Retirement Counseling includes securities transaction costs as part of its
overall investment advisory fee through the FFG Retirement Counseling Wrap Fee Program. Securities
transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be charged back to the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as
well as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
In addition, all fees paid to FFG Retirement Counseling for investment advisory services are separate and
distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees
and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be 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. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly,
without the services of FFG Retirement Counseling, but would not receive the services provided by FFG
Retirement Counseling which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in determining which
products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the
Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by FFG Retirement Counseling
to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional
information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
FFG Retirement Counseling is compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in
which services are rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management
agreement within five (5) business days of signing the wealth management 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 will refund any unearned, prepaid
wealth management fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth
management agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
FFG Retirement Counseling requires an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the
financial planning agreement by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate
the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the financial planning agreement at no
cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide financial planning services
rendered to the point of termination, and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the
Client shall be billed for the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. The Advisor will
refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination. The Client’s financial planning
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
FFG Retirement Counseling does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any
compensation for securities transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted
above.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
FFG Retirement Counseling does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The
fees charged by FFG Retirement Counseling are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the
capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client. FFG Retirement Counseling does not manage
any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has
no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
FFG Retirement Counseling offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
and estates. The amount of each type of Client is available on FFG Retirement Counseling’s Form ADV Part 1A.
These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor.
FFG Retirement Counseling generally requires a minimum relationship size of $500,000 to effectively implement
its investment management services. The minimum relationship size may be waived at the sole discretion of the
Advisor.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
FFG Retirement Counseling employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods in developing
investment strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from FFG Retirement Counseling are derived from
numerous sources, including financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and
review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases, and research prepared by
others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
consists generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity
being analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong
investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a
potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the
investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment
performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic
allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 –
Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining
the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market
patterns and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company.
The primary risk in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends
in the future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that FFG Retirement Counseling will
be able to accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the analysis of market conditions at a macro
(entire market/economy) or micro (company-specific) level, rather than the overall fundamental analysis of the
health of the particular company that FFG Retirement Counseling is recommending. The risks with cyclical
analysis are similar to those of technical analysis.
Secure Lifetime Investment Model (“SLIM”) is an investment management approach trademarked by Trailhead
Systems. It is a model to organize assets and investments by the timeframe in which the money will be needed
by the Client. Each “bucket” has a specific investment objective ranging for more conservative investments
(needed within the next ten (10) years) in Buckets 1 and 2 and more aggressive investments (with long-term
objectives) in Buckets 3, 4, and 5. SLIM is a theory, model, and approach the Advisor uses to help build
recommendations and classify its investment management strategies.
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5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Survive & Thrive is an investment management approach trademarked by Trailhead Systems in which custom
parameters are established in a Client’s account to determine when action steps are triggered to harvest gains
or seize buying opportunities. These parameters help calculate the amount of gains taken out of the market or
the amount of cash used to make additional investments into the portfolio. The reallocation and rebalancing of
asset classes and/or movement into or out of cash occurs on a systematic basis, typically quarterly.
As noted above, FFG Retirement Counseling generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients,
as consistent with their financial goals. FFG Retirement Counseling 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, FFG Retirement Counseling 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.
B. 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. FFG Retirement Counseling will 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.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of
analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail 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. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor 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 Advisor of any changes in financial
condition, goals, or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with certain components of the Advisor’s
investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well
as economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the
overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a
large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements
and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e., the risk that bond prices
will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the
coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e., the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower
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Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
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rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e., the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase
at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default
risk, i.e., the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company
defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e., the risk associated with a rating agency’s
downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its
debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e., the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available
market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have
the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
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 FFG Retirement Counseling or its
management persons. FFG Retirement Counseling values the trust that Clients place in the Advisor. The
Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the
Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or
CRD# 308305.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The sole business of FFG Retirement Counseling is to provide investment advisory services to its Clients.
Neither FFE Retirement Counseling nor its Advisory Persons are involved in other business endeavors. FFG
Retirement Counseling does not maintain any affiliations with other firms, other than contracted service
providers to assist with the servicing of its Client’s accounts.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
FFG Retirement Counseling has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with FFG Retirement Counseling
(“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions
regarding the duties to each Client. FFG Retirement Counseling and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of
loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of FFG Retirement Counseling’s
Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code but also to the general principles
that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest.
To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or via email at service@ffgusa.net.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
FFG Retirement Counseling allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. FFG Retirement Counseling does not act as principal in
any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment
company. FFG Retirement Counseling does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client
accounts.
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C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
FFG Retirement Counseling allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended
(purchase or sell) to Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and
mitigated through policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address
insider trading (material non-public information controls), gifts and entertainment, outside business activities,
and personal securities reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of
interest if trading in the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be
violated if personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades or by trading based on
material non-public information. This risk is mitigated by FFG Retirement Counseling requiring reporting of
personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The
Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public
information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While FFG Retirement Counseling allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may
be recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders
or traded afterward. At no time will FFG Retirement Counseling, or any Supervised Person of FFG
Retirement Counseling, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
FFG Retirement Counseling does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for
custody and execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the “Custodian”) to
safeguard Client assets and authorize FFG Retirement Counseling to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed
upon in the investment advisory agreement. Further, FFG Retirement Counseling does not have the
discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where FFG Retirement Counseling does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may
recommend the Custodian[s] to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the
recommended Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a
custodian not recommended by FFG Retirement Counseling. However, if the recommended Custodian is not
engaged, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide. FFG Retirement Counseling may
recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, the reasonableness of commissions
charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation, and/or the location of the
Custodian’s offices.
FFG will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”),
a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”.
FFG maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from
Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars – Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an
advisor enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for
research and other services. FFG Retirement Counseling does not participate in soft dollar
programs sponsored or offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives
certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – FFG Retirement Counseling does not receive any compensation from any third
party in connection with the recommendation for establishing an account.
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3. Directed Brokerage – All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis,” where FFG Retirement
Counseling will place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client.
Further, all Client accounts are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in
any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross
transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another
Client’s account[s]). FFG Retirement Counseling will not be obligated to select competitive bids on
securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs.
These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain
the most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality, and 5) skill required of the Custodian. FFG Retirement Counseling will execute its
transactions through the Custodian as authorized by the Client.
FFG Retirement Counseling may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or
sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts on the same trading day. If a block trade cannot
be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each
business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written
statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular
Client accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of FFG
Retirement Counseling and periodically by Sean O’Reilly, CCO of FFG Retirement Counseling. Formal reviews
at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more 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[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify FFG Retirement
Counseling if changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s
investment plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic, or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will 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 will include all positions, transactions, and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by the Advisor
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
FFG has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like FFG. As a registered investment
advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, FFG receives access to software and related
support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain
assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all
services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all
times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic
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benefits from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual
funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the
Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to FFG
that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support,
consulting services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial
incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest. FFG believes,
however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
The Advisor is authorized to deduct its fees from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The Client must place
all assets with a “qualified custodian”. The Client is required to engage the Custodian to retain all funds and
securities and direct the Advisor to utilize that Custodian for security transactions in the account[s]. The Client
should review statements provided by the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more
information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
FFG Retirement Counseling generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or
sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or
sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the
Client and agreed to by FFG Retirement Counseling. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full
disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client’s execution of an
investment advisory agreement containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades
made by FFG Retirement Counseling will be in accordance with each Client’s investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
FFG Retirement Counseling generally does not accept proxy-voting responsibilities. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies;
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting. Based on the overall needs
and/or relationship with the Client, in limited circumstances, the Advisor will accept proxy-voting responsibilities
pursuant to a written agreement. The Advisor will seek to vote proxies in the best interest of its Clients. If any
material conflict between the Advisor and the Client occurs, the Advisor will disclose the conflict to the Client
before proxies are voted. Clients may request a copy of the Advisor’s policies and procedures related to proxy-
voting and a record of how the Advisor voted a proxy by contacting the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or by email at
service@ffgusa.net.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither FFG Retirement Counseling nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would
reasonably impair the ability of FFG Retirement Counseling to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither FFG
Retirement Counseling nor any of its Advisory Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial
compromise. FFG Retirement Counseling is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
months or more in the future.
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FFG Retirement Counseling
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
Effective: February 11, 2026
This Form ADV2A – Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications
and business practices for FFG Retirement Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor”) services
when offering services pursuant to a wrap program. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure shall always be
accompanied by the FFG Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure, which provides complete details on the
business practices of the Advisor. If you did not receive the complete FFG Retirement Counseling Disclosure
Brochure or you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure or the FFG
Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or by email at
service@ffgusa.net.
FFG Retirement Counseling is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). The information in this Wrap Fee Program 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. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about FFG Retirement
Counseling to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about FFG Retirement Counseling and its Advisory Persons are available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 308305.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2A – Appendix 1 provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s business
practices and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure discusses the Wrap Fee
Program offering of the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Wrap Fee Program Brochure since the last annual amendment
filing on January 22, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business
practices, changes in regulations, or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Wrap Fee Program Brochure (along with the complete FFG Retirement Counseling Disclosure
Brochure) or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs
in the business practices of FFG Retirement Counseling.
At any time, you may view this Wrap Fee Program Brochure and the current Disclosure Brochure online at the
SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s
firm name or by CRD# 308305. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by
contacting the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or by email at service@ffgusa.net.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 ............................................................................................................... 15
Item 2 – Material Changes .......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 3 – Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................. 17
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ............................................................................ 18
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ............................................................................. 18
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers .................................................................. 20
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ..................................................................................... 20
Item 9 – Additional Information ................................................................................................................. 20
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Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
FFG Retirement Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor”) provides customized investment
advisory services for its Clients. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a supplement to the FFG
Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure (Form ADV 2A). This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided
along with the complete Disclosure Brochure to provide full details of the business practices and fees when
selecting FFG Retirement Counseling as your investment advisor.
As part of the investment advisory fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, FFG Retirement Counseling
includes securities transaction fees (herein “Covered Costs”) as part of the overall investment advisory fee.
Securities regulations often refer to this combined fee structure as a “Wrap Fee Program.” The Advisor’s
recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and
equity trades in Client accounts, provided that the account meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian’s
brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of
investments. The Advisor sponsors the FFG Retirement Counseling Wrap Fee Program.
The primary purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating to the
combination of Covered Costs into a single “bundled” investment advisory fee. This Wrap Fee Program
Brochure references back to the FFG Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee
Program Brochure serves as an Appendix. Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure
Brochure for details on FFG Retirement Counseling’s investment philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by FFG Retirement Counseling are offered in a wrap fee structure whereby Covered
Costs are included in the overall investment advisory fee paid to FFG Retirement Counseling. As the level of
trading in a Client’s account[s] may vary from year to year, the annual cost to the Client may be more or less
than engaging for advisory services where the Covered Costs are borne separately by the Client. The cost of
the Wrap Fee Program varies depending on services to be provided to each Client; however, the Client is not
charged more if there is higher trading activity or other Covered Costs in the Client’s account[s]. A Wrap Fee
structure presents a conflict of interest as the Advisor is incentivized to limit the number of trades placed in the
Client’s account[s] or to utilize securities that do not have transaction fees. As noted above, the Advisor’s
recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client
accounts but typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. As such, the Advisor is
incentivized to utilize ETFs and other equity securities to limit the overall cost to the Advisor. The Advisor will
only place Client assets into a Wrap Fee Program when it is believed to be in the Client’s best interest. Please
see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for complete details on fees.
C. Fees
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the wealth management
agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of
the prior calendar quarter. Wealth management fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
Up to $499,999
$500,000 to $999,999
$1,000,000 to $1,999,999
$2,000,000 and Over
Annual Rate (%)
1.30%
1.05%
0.85%
0.75%
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take
into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts
managed by FFG Retirement Counseling will be independently valued by the Custodian. FFG Retirement
Counseling will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuations.
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As noted above, the Wrap Fee Program includes Covered Costs incurred in connection with the discretionary
investment management services provided by FFG Retirement Counseling. Securities transaction fees for
Client-directed trades may be charged back to the Client. Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by
third parties in connection with investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. Under this Wrap Fee
Program, FFG Retirement Counseling includes securities transactions costs as part of its overall investment
advisory fee.
In addition, all fees paid to FFG Retirement Counseling for investment advisory services or part of the Wrap Fee
Program are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if
applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will
generally be 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. Securities transaction fees for Client-
directed trades will be charged back to the Client. In connection with the discretionary investment management
services provided by FFG Retirement Counseling, the Client will incur other costs assessed by the Custodian or
other third parties, other than the Covered Costs noted above, such as wire transfer fees, fees for trades executed
away from the Custodian, and other fees. The Advisor does not control nor share in these fees. The Client should
review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by FFG Retirement Counseling to fully
understand the total fees to be paid. Please see Item 5.C. – Other Fees and Expenses in the Disclosure
Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
D. Compensation
FFG Retirement Counseling is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. FFG Retirement
Counseling receives investment advisory fees paid by Clients participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays
the Covered Costs associated with the management of the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
FFG Retirement Counseling offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
and estates. FFG Retirement Counseling generally requires a minimum relationship size of $500,000 to
effectively implement its investment management services. Please see Item 7 – Types of Clients in the
Disclosure Brochure for additional information.
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Portfolio Manager Selection
FFG Retirement Counseling serves as sponsor and as portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee
Program.
Related Persons
FFG Retirement Counseling personnel serve as portfolio managers for this Wrap Fee Program. FFG Retirement
Counseling does not serve as a portfolio manager for any third-party Wrap Fee Programs.
Performance-Based Fees
FFG Retirement Counseling does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The
fees charged by FFG Retirement Counseling are as described in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation above and
are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Supervised Persons
FFG Retirement Counseling Advisory Persons serve as portfolio managers for all accounts, including the
services described in this Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Details of the advisory services provided are included in
Item 4.A. of the Disclosure Brochure.
Methods of Analysis
Please see Item 8 of the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on the
research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
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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. FFG Retirement Counseling will 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
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of
analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts of the Disclosure Brochure.
Each Client engagement will entail 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. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client’s account[s]. The Advisor 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 Advisor of any changes in financial
condition, goals, or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with certain components of the Advisor’s
strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well
as economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the
overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a
large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements
and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e., the risk that bond prices
will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the
coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e., the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower
rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e., the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase
at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default
risk, i.e., the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company
defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e., the risk associated with a rating agency’s
downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its
debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e., the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available
market for the bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have
the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
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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.
Proxy Voting
FFG Retirement Counseling generally does not accept proxy-voting responsibilities. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies;
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting. Based on the overall needs
and/or relationship with the Client, in limited circumstances, the Advisor will accept proxy-voting responsibilities
pursuant to a written agreement. The Advisor will seek to vote proxies in the best interest of its Clients. If any
material conflict between the Advisor and the Client occurs, the Advisor will disclose the conflict to the Client
before proxies are voted. Clients may request a copy of our policies and procedures related to proxy-voting and
a record of how the Advisor voted a proxy by contacting the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or by email at
service@ffgusa.net.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
FFG Retirement Counseling is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for the Program. The Advisor does not
share Client information with other portfolio managers because it is the sole portfolio manager for this Wrap Fee
Program. Please also see the FFG Retirement Counseling Privacy Policy (included after this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure).
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
FFG Retirement Counseling is a full-service investment management advisory firm. Clients always have direct
access to the Portfolio Managers at FFG Retirement Counseling.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving FFG Retirement Counseling or its
Management Persons. FFG Retirement Counseling values the trust you place in the Advisor. The Advisor
encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client
engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 308305.
Please see Item 9 of the FFG Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure as well as Item 3 of each Advisory
Person’s Brochure Supplement (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for additional information on
how to research the background of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliation and Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other
Compensation of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure).
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
FFG Retirement Counseling has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment
to each Client. This Code of Ethics applies to all persons subject to FFG Retirement Counseling’s compliance
program (our “Supervised Persons”). Complete details on the FFG Retirement Counseling Code of Ethics can
be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading in the
Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Review of Accounts
Investments in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of FFG
Retirement Counseling under the supervision of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Details of the review
policies and practices are provided in Item 13 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Other Compensation
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform – FFG has established an institutional relationship with Schwab
through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory
firms like FFG. As a registered investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, FFG
receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment
management services to Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor
Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling
its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be
aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest
since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual
funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the
Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to FFG
that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support,
consulting services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial
incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a potential conflict of interest. FFG believes,
however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation in the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this
Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on additional compensation that may be received by FFG Retirement
Counseling or its Advisory Persons. Each Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement (also included with this Wrap
Fee Program Brochure) provides details on any outside business activities and the associated compensation.
Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Financial Information
Neither FFG Retirement Counseling nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would
reasonably impair the ability of FFG Retirement Counseling to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither FFG
Retirement Counseling nor any of its Advisory Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial
compromise. FFG Retirement Counseling is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
months or more in the future.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Sean T. O'Reilly, CFP®
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: February 11, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Sean T. O'Reilly, CFP®, (CRD# 3241237) in addition to the information contained in the FFG Retirement
Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor,” CRD# 308305) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the FFG
Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (303)
327-8100 or by email at service@ffgusa.net.
Additional information about Mr. O'Reilly is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 3241237.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Sean T. O'Reilly, CFP®, born in 1976, is dedicated to advising Clients of FFG Retirement Counseling as a
Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. O'Reilly earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the
University of Illinois in 1999. Additional information regarding Mr. O'Reilly’s employment history is included
below.
Employment History:
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer, FFG Retirement Counseling
Registered Representative, Calton & Associates, Inc.
Investment Adviser Representative, Smart Money Group, LLC
Chief Operating Officer, Gormagus, LLC d/b/a Trailhead Systems
Owner & Director of Operations, Vessel Consultants, Inc.
Registered Representative, VSR Financial Services, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer, Foos Financial, Inc. d/b/a FFG Retirement Counseling
Registered Representative, NFP Securities, Inc.
09/2020 to Present
06/2016 to 03/2021
06/2016 to 09/2020
11/2013 to Present
01/2008 to 12/2018
03/2013 to 06/2016
02/2006 to 06/2018
01/2006 to 02/2013
Certified Financial Planner™ (“CFP®”)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by the Certified Financial
Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold the CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1)
high standard of professional education, (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice, and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained the CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that the CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). The CFP®
Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee
benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. O'Reilly has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. O'Reilly.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have
been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other
statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement, or wrongful taking of property; bribery,
forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there
are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. O'Reilly.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. O'Reilly on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 3241237.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Gorrmagus, LLC d/b/a Trailhead Systems
Mr. O’Reilly is the Chief Operating Officer of Gormagus, LLC d/b/a Trailhead Systems. Mr. O’Reilly oversees the
product development of processes and systems for retirement planning. Mr. O’Reilly spends less than 10% of
his time per month on this activity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. O'Reilly has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. O'Reilly serves as a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of FFG Retirement Counseling. Mr. O'Reilly
can be reached at (303) 327-8100.
FFG Retirement Counseling has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides
each Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of FFG Retirement Counseling. Further,
FFG Retirement Counseling is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by FFG Retirement Counseling and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, FFG Retirement
Counseling is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. FFG
Retirement Counseling is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Blake V. Barnett, CFP®
Partner
Effective: February 11, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Blake V. Barnett, CFP®, (CRD# 5713662) in addition to the information contained in the FFG Retirement
Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor,” CRD# 308305) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the FFG
Retirement Counseling Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (303)
327-8100 or by email at service@ffgusa.net.
Additional information about Mr. Barnett is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 5713662.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Blake V. Barnett, CFP®, born in 1984, is dedicated to advising Clients of FFG Retirement Counseling as a
Partner. Mr. Barnett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Kennesaw State
University in 2008. Additional information regarding Mr. Barnett’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner, FFG Retirement Counseling
Registered Representative, Calton & Associates, Inc.
Investment Adviser Representative, Smart Money Group, LLC
Financial Planner, Foos Financial, Inc. d/b/a FFG Retirement Counseling
Registered Representative, VSR Financial Services, Inc.
Financial Advisor, Personal Capital Advisors
Internal Wholesaler, Janus Distributors, LLC
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
09/2020 to Present
06/2016 to 03/2021
06/2016 to 09/2020
01/2015 to 03/2018
01/2015 to 06/2016
05/2014 to 10/2014
08/2013 to 04/2014
09/2009 to 08/2013
Certified Financial Planner™ (“CFP®”)
The Certified Financial Planner™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks (collectively,
the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by the Certified Financial
Planner™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold the CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1)
high standard of professional education, (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice, and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 92,000 individuals have
obtained the CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that the CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). The CFP®
Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee
benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to the CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Barnett. Mr. Barnett has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. Barnett.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have
been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other
statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement, or wrongful taking of property; bribery,
forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there
are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Barnett.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Barnett on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 5713662.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Barnett is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of FFG Retirement Counseling. Mr. Barnett does
not have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Barnett is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of FFG Retirement Counseling. Mr. Barnett does
not receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Barnett serves as a Partner and is supervised by Sean O’Reilly, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. O’Reilly
can be reached at (303) 327-8100.
FFG Retirement Counseling has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides
each Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of FFG Retirement Counseling. Further,
FFG Retirement Counseling is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by FFG Retirement Counseling and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, FFG Retirement
Counseling is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. FFG
Retirement Counseling is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: February 11, 2026
Our Commitment to You
FFG Retirement Counseling (“FFG Retirement Counseling” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the
use of personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your
Investment Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. FFG Retirement Counseling (also
referred to as "we," "our," and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have
and implements controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection
with the management or servicing of our relationship with you.
FFG Retirement Counseling does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide
such information to others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the
servicing and management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of
servicing your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs
to disclose how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address, and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
Email address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage, and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural,
and electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage,
and a secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities
to protect Clients’ personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list
some reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed-upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
FFG Retirement Counseling does not disclose and does not intend to
disclose personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you
services. Certain laws may give us the right to share your personal
information with financial institutions where you are a customer and
where FFG Retirement Counseling or the client has a formal agreement
with the financial institution. We will only share information for
purposes of servicing your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
FFG Retirement Counseling does not disclose and does not intend to
disclose non-public personal information to non-affiliated third parties with
respect to persons who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (303) 327-8100 or via email at service@ffgusa.net.
FFG Retirement Counseling
5975 South Quebec Street, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 327-8100 I Fax: (303) 327-8101
www.ffgretirement.com
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