Overview

Assets Under Management: $687 million
Headquarters: CARLSBAD, CA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 264
Average Client Assets: $1 million

Services Offered

Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting

Fee Structure

Primary Fee Schedule (ADV2A, APPENDIX 1 AND 2B)

MinMaxMarginal Fee Rate
$0 $1,000,000 1.90%
$1,000,001 and above Negotiable
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total AssetsAnnual FeesAverage Fee Rate
$1 million $19,000 1.90%
$5 million Negotiable Negotiable
$10 million Negotiable Negotiable
$50 million Negotiable Negotiable
$100 million Negotiable Negotiable

Clients

Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 264
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 70.20
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $1 million
Total Client Accounts: 1,612
Discretionary Accounts: 1,612

Regulatory Filings

CRD Number: 282177
Last Filing Date: 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Website: https://financialfocusllc.com

Form ADV Documents

Additional Brochure: ADV2A AND 2B (2025-08-25)

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F O R M A D V P A R T 2 A D I S C L O S U R E B R O C H U R E Office Address: 1925 Palomar Oaks Way #107 Carlsbad CA 92008 Tel: 760-431-3040 Facsimile: 760-931-5719 www.financialfocusllc.com A U G U S T 2 5 , 2 0 2 5 This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Financial Focus LLC. Being registered as a registered investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 760-431-3040. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Financial Focus LLC (IARD#282177) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov i Financial Focus LLC Item 2: Material Changes Annual Update Material Changes since the Last Update The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. • This update is in accordance with the required annual update for Investment Advisors. Since the last filing of this brochure on February 13, 2025, the following has been updated: • Item 4 to update the assets under management for the firm. Entire brochure to remove Kate Hewell as Member of the firm. She has withdrawn • her registration with the firm. Full Brochure Available Address updated throughout. Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, please contact us by telephone at 760-431-3040. ii Financial Focus LLC Item 3: Table of Contents Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure Item 1: Cover Page Item 2: Material Changes .................................................................................................................... ii Annual Update ................................................................................................................................................. ii Material Changes since the Last Update ............................................................................................... ii Item 3: Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iii Full Brochure Available ............................................................................................................................... ii Item 4: Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 1 Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................ 1 Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ............................................................. 5 Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Item 5: Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................... 5 Client Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................ 5 Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule........................................................................................ 5 Client Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................. 7 Additional Client Fees Charged ................................................................................................................ 8 Prepayment of Client Fees .......................................................................................................................... 8 Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ........................................ 8 External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ......................................................... 8 Item 7: Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 8 Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................................... 8 Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 8 Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................ 8 Account Minimums ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 8 Investment Strategy ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Security Specific Material Risks ............................................................................................................... 9 iii Financial Focus LLC Item 9: Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 10 Criminal or Civil Actions ...........................................................................................................................10 Administrative Enforcement Proceedings .........................................................................................10 Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................. 10 Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings .............................................................10 Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration ................................................................................10 Futures or Commodity Registration .....................................................................................................10 Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest 10 Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest11 Trading ................................................................................................................................................... 11 Code of Ethics Description .......................................................................................................................11 Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest .............................................................................................................................................................12 Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest .............................................................................................................................................................12 Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities Item 12: Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 12 Transactions and Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................12 Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions .................................................12 Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................... 14 Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts ............................................................14 Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory Persons Involved ..........................................................................................................................................14 Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ..........................................................................14 Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 15 Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency .......................................................................14 Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of Interest .............................................................................................................................................................15 Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 16 Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals ...................................................................................16 Account Statements ....................................................................................................................................16 iv Financial Focus LLC Item 16: Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................... 17 Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 17 Discretionary Authority for Trading ....................................................................................................17 Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................... 17 Proxy Votes ....................................................................................................................................................17 Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................17 Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .......................................................................... 19 Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years .............................................................................17 Principal Executive Officer .......................................................................................................................19 Barbara J Williams .......................................................................................................................................19 Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience .........................................................19 Professional Certifications .......................................................................................................................19 Item 3 Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................20 Item 4 Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................20 Item 5 Performance Based Fee Description ......................................................................................21 Item 6 Supervision ......................................................................................................................................21 v Financial Focus LLC Item 4: Advisory Business Firm Description Financial Focus LLC (“Adviser” or “we”) is dedicated to providing individuals and other types of clients with a wide array of investment advisory services. We specialize in comprehensive asset management and financial planning and consulting. Financial Focus LLC was formed in 2015 and is owned by Barbara Williams. This Brochure discloses all material conflicts of interest regarding our firm, our representatives or our employees, which could be reasonably expected to impair the rendering of unbiased and objective advice. Types of Advisory Services Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Adviser, its representatives or any of its employees will disclose to the clients all material conflicts of interest. ASSET MANAGEMENT We may offer discretionary asset management services to Clients by selecting the AssetMark Platform. For more information regarding the AssetMark Platform, refer to AssetMark Platform Disclosure Brochure. The minimum investment required on the AssetMark Platform depends upon the Investment Solution chosen for a Client’s account and is generally $25,000 - $50,000 for Mutual Fund and $100,000 for ETF Accounts, and from $50,000 to $500,000 for Privately Managed and Unified Managed Accounts, depending on the investment strategy selected for the account. These minimums are described in more detail in the AssetMark Platform Disclosure Brochure. Accounts below the stated minimums may be accepted on an individual basis at the discretion of AssetMark. ASSET MANAGEMENT AS A WRAP PROGRAM We also offer comprehensive asset management services on a wrap fee basis using model portfolios. Our comprehensive asset management service encompasses asset management as well as providing financial planning/financial consulting to clients. It is designed to assist clients in meeting their financial goals through the use of financial investments. We conduct at least one (1), but sometimes more than one (1) meeting (in person if possible, otherwise via telephone conference) with clients in order to understand their current financial situation, existing resources, financial goals, and tolerance for risk. Based on what we learn, we propose an investment approach to the client. We may propose an investment portfolio, consisting of exchange traded funds, mutual funds, individual stocks or bonds, or other securities. Upon the client’s agreement to the proposed investment plan, we work with the client to establish or transfer investment accounts so that we can manage the client’s portfolio. Once the relevant accounts are under our management, we review such accounts on a regular basis and at least quarterly. We may periodically rebalance or adjust client accounts under our management. If the client experiences any significant changes to his/her financial or personal circumstances, the client must notify us so that we can consider such information in managing the client’s investments. ERISA PLAN SERVICES We provide service to qualified retirement plans including 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, pension and profit sharing plans, cash balance plans, and deferred compensation plans. We may act as a 3(21) or 3(38) adviser: 1 Financial Focus LLC Limited Scope ERISA 3(21) Fiduciary. Advisor may serve as a limited scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary that can advise, help and assist plan sponsors with their investment decisions on a non-discretionary basis. As an investment adviser, we have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the Client. The plan sponsor is still ultimately responsible for the decisions made in their plan, though using us can help the plan sponsor delegate liability by following a diligent process. 1. • Fiduciary Services are: • Provide non-discretionary investment advice to the Client about asset classes and investment alternatives available for the Plan in accordance with the Plan’s investment policies and objectives. Client will make the final decision regarding the initial selection, retention, removal and addition of investment options. Advisor acknowledges that it is a fiduciary as defined in ERISA section 3 (21) (A) (ii). • Assist the Client in the development of an investment policy statement (“IPS”). The IPS establishes the investment policies and objectives for the Plan. Client shall have the ultimate responsibility and authority to establish such policies and objectives and to adopt and amend the IPS. • Provide non-discretionary investment advice to the Plan Sponsor with respect to the selection of a qualified default investment alternative for participants who are automatically enrolled in the Plan or who have otherwise failed to make investment elections. The Client retains the sole responsibility to provide all notices to the Plan participants required under ERISA Section 404(c) (5) and 404(a)-5. • Assist in monitoring investment options by preparing periodic investment reports that document investment performance, consistency of fund management and conformance to the guidelines set forth in the IPS and make recommendations to maintain, remove or replace investment options. Meet with Client on a periodic basis to discuss the reports and the investment recommendations. 2. • Non-fiduciary Services are: • Assist in the education of Plan participants about general investment information and the investment alternatives available to them under the Plan. Client understands our assistance in education of the Plan participants shall be consistent with and within the scope of the Department of Labor’s definition of investment education (Department of Labor Interpretive Bulletin 96-1). As such, we are not providing fiduciary advice as defined by ERISA 3(21)(A)(ii) to the Plan participants. We will not provide investment advice concerning the prudence of any investment option or combination of investment options for a particular participant or beneficiary under the Plan. Assist in the group enrollment meetings designed to increase retirement plan participation among the employees and investment and financial understanding by the employees. We may provide these services or, alternatively, may arrange for the Plan’s other providers to offer these services, as agreed upon between Adviser and Client. 3. We have no responsibility to provide services related to the following types of assets • (“Excluded Assets”): Employer securities; 2 Financial Focus LLC • • Real estate (except for real estate funds or publicly traded REITs); • Stock brokerage accounts or mutual fund windows; • Participant loans; • Non-publicly traded partnership interests; • Other non-publicly traded securities or property (other than collective trusts and similar vehicles); or ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager. Other hard-to-value or illiquid securities or property. Advisor can also act as an ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager in which it has discretionary management and control of a given retirement plan’s assets. Advisor would then become solely responsible and liable for the selection, monitoring and replacement of the plan’s investment options. 1. • Fiduciary Services are: • Advisor has discretionary authority and will make the final decision regarding the initial selection, retention, removal and addition of investment options in accordance with the Plan’s investment policies and objectives. • Assist the Client with the selection of a broad range of investment options consistent with ERISA Section 404(c) and the regulations thereunder. • Assist the Client in the development of an investment policy statement (“IPS”). The IPS establishes the investment policies and objectives for the Plan. Provide discretionary investment advice to the Plan Sponsor with respect to the selection of a qualified default investment option for participants who are automatically enrolled in the Plan or who have otherwise failed to make investment elections. The Client retains the sole responsibility to provide all notices to the Plan participants required under ERISA Section 404(c) (5). 2. • Non-fiduciary Services are: • Assist in the education of Plan participants about general investment information and the investment options available to them under the Plan. Client understands the Advisor’s assistance in education of the Plan participants shall be consistent with and within the scope of the Department of Labor’s definition of investment education (Department of Labor Interpretive Bulletin 96-1). As such, the Advisor is not providing fiduciary advice as defined by ERISA to the Plan participants. Advisor will not provide investment advice concerning the prudence of any investment option or combination of investment options for a particular participant or beneficiary under the Plan. Assist in the group enrollment meetings designed to increase retirement plan participation among the employees and investment and financial understanding by the employees. Advisor may provide these services or, alternatively, may arrange for the Plan’s other providers to offer these services, as agreed upon between Advisor and Client. 3. Advisor has no responsibility to provide services related to the following types of assets • (“Excluded Assets”): Employer securities; 3 Financial Focus LLC • • • • • • Real estate (except for real estate funds or publicly traded REITs); Stock brokerage accounts or mutual fund windows; Participant loans; Non-publicly traded partnership interests; Other non-publicly traded securities or property (other than collective trusts and similar vehicles); or not Other hard-to-value or illiquid securities or property. be included in calculation of Fees paid to us on the ERISA Excluded Assets will Agreement. Specific services will be outlined in detail to each plan in the 408(b)2 disclosure. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING We provide financial planning services as a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. The plan is an ongoing process with the time period outlined in the contract. Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client. Clients purchasing this service receive a written report which provides the client with a detailed financial plan designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals and objectives. In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas: PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and financial goals. TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and planning for past, current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the client’s income tax and future tax liability. INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client’s portfolio. INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term care, liability, home and automobile. RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client achieve his or her retirement goals. DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs of surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income. ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies, including as appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney, asset protection plans, nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law. We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered includes the client’s current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a questionnaire completed by the client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client’s discretion. 4 Financial Focus LLC We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary planning, estate planning and business planning. Typically, the financial plan is presented to the client within one month of the contract date, provided that all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been promptly provided. Clients may engage us for a one-time consulting arrangement for an hourly fee described in Item 5 below. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions The client is under no obligation to act upon the investment advisor’s recommendation. If the client elects to act on any of the recommendations, the client is under no obligation to effect the transaction through Adviser. The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objective. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities and we will do our best to meet those restrictions. Wrap Fee Programs Agreements may not be assigned without written client consent. Client Assets Under Management Adviser does utilize a wrap fee program. The client pays one fee to the Adviser which includes the Adviser’s Management Fee and the transaction costs associated with the transactions. More information is available in the Form ADV Part 2, Appendix 1. Advisor has the following assets under management: Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts: $453,000,000 $0 Date Calculated: August 7, 2025 Item 5: Fees and Compensation Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule ASSET MANAGEMENT Accounts on the AssetMark Platform are assessed a Total Account Fee. The fees applicable to each Account on the AssetMark Platform may include: 1. 2. Our maximum annual fee of 1.5%, Combined Platform fee, which will now include the Custody Fee and any Strategist or Manager Supplemental Fee, if applicable, Other fees for special services may also be charged. The Client should consider all applicable fees. Client fees are payable quarterly, in advance, based on the assets under management. If cash and/or securities are deposited into or withdrawn from an existing account mid billing period a prorated fee will be charged for that portion of the account. The net difference of the recalculated fees and the prior fees paid, if there are multiple such events in the same billing period, will be combined at the next billing period and therefore may result in a credit or debit to the account. Client may terminate AssetMark accounts at any time and receive a full pro-rata refund on any unearned fees. 5 Financial Focus LLC Fees and compensation for using the AssetMark Platform, are provided in more detail in the AssetMark Platform Disclosure Brochure. Discretionary Manager Fee Schedule are included in the Client Billing Authorization or the Appendix A to the Client Service Agreement. Assets Under Management Annual Percentage of assets charged* ASSET MANAGEMENT AS A WRAP PROGRAM Our annual fees for investment management services shall be based on the market value of the assets under management and shall be calculated as follows: Up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 1.5% Negotiable *Fees for Accounts under $1,000,000 are typically charged 1.5%.. Our firm’s fees are billed on a pro-rata annualized basis quarterly in advance based on the value of your account on the last day of the previous quarter. Fees are negotiable based on the complexity and size of the account. If cash and/or securities are deposited into or withdrawn from an existing account mid billing period a prorated fee will be charged for that portion of the account. The net difference of the recalculated fees and the prior fees paid, if there are multiple such events in the same billing period, will be combined at the next billing period and therefore may result in a credit or debit to the account. Fees will be automatically deducted from your managed account through Schwab. As part of this process, you understand and acknowledge the following: a) Schwab send statements at least quarterly to you showing all disbursements for your account, including the amount of the advisory fees paid to us; b) You provide authorization permitting us to be directly paid by these terms; c) If we send a copy of our invoice to you, we send a copy of our invoice to the custodian at the same time we send the invoice to you; d) Our invoice includes a legend in accordance with our States’ statutes and rules.* *The legend urges the client to compare information provided in their statements with those from the custodian in account opening notices and subsequent statements sent to the client for whom the adviser opens custodial accounts with Schwab. ERISA PLAN SERVICES The annual fees are based on the market value of the Included Assets and will not exceed 1%. Fees may be charged quarterly or monthly in arrears or in advance based on the assets as calculated by the custodian or record keeper of the Included Assets (without adjustments for anticipated withdrawals by Plan participants or other anticipated or scheduled transfers or distribution of assets) on the last business day of the previous quarter or month. If the services to be provided start any time other than the first day of a quarter or month, the fee will be prorated based on the number of days remaining in the quarter or month. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of the fee period, we shall be entitled to a prorated fee based on the number of days during the fee period services were provided or Client will be due a prorated refund of fees for days services were not provided in the billing cycle. The fee schedule, which includes compensation for our services is described in detail in Schedule A of the ERISA Plan Agreement. The Plan is obligated to pay the fees, however the Plan Sponsor may elect to pay the fees. Client may elect to be billed directly or have fees deducted from Plan Assets. We do not reasonably expect to receive any additional 6 Financial Focus LLC compensation, directly or indirectly, for our services under this Agreement. If additional compensation is received, we will disclose this compensation, the services rendered, and the payer of compensation. We will offset the compensation against the fees agreed upon under this Agreement. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING The Financial Planning Fee is determined based on the nature of the services being provided and the complexity of each client’s circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior to entering into a contract with any client. Our Financial Planning fees may be calculated and charged on a fixed fee basis, typically ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the specific arrangement reached with the client. Calculation of the fee is based on a $300 hourly rate. We may request a retainer upon completion of our initial fact-finding session with the client; however, advance payment will never exceed $1200 for work that will not be completed within six months. The balance is due upon completion of the plan. The client is billed quarterly in arrears based on actual hours accrued. We charge an hourly fee of $300 for one-time consulting arrangements with Administrative hours billed at $75 per hour. Although the length of time it will take to provide a Financial Plan will depend on each client’s personal situation, we will provide an estimate for the total hours at the start of the advisory relationship. Prior to the process the client will be provided an estimated plan fee. The payments are received in two installments; 50% at the commencement of the plan with the balance due within 30 days of delivery of the recommendations. Client may cancel within five (5) business days of signing Agreement without any obligation and without penalty. If the client cancels after five (5) business days, any unpaid earned fees will be due to Adviser or any prepaid, unearned fees will be refunded to the client. Refunds and final invoices for partial plans will be calculated on a pro-rata basis of worked completed based on the hourly fee stated above of $300 per hour. All refunds will be mailed to the client’s address of record via check within 30 days of cancellation. Our Investment Advisor Representatives are also registered representatives of Osaic Wealth, Inc., a full service securities broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and/or licensed as insurance agents. In their separate capacity(ies), these individuals are able to implement investment recommendations for advisory clients for separate and typical compensation (i.e., commissions, 12b-1 fees or other sales-related forms of compensation). This presents a conflict of interest to the extent that these individuals recommend that a client invest in a security which results in a commission being paid to the individuals. Clients are not under any obligation to engage these individuals when considering implementation of advisory recommendations. The implementation of any or all recommendations is solely at the Client Payment of Fees discretion of the client. Investment management fees are billed quarterly in advance, meaning we bill you at the beginning of the quarter. Fees are deducted from a designated client account to facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment account. Financial Planning Fees are paid in installments with the final payment due upon delivery of the completed plan. 7 Financial Focus LLC Additional Client Fees Charged Wrap fee clients will not incur transaction costs for trades. More information about this is disclosed in our separate Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Prepayment of Client Fees For more details on the brokerage practices, see Item 12 of this brochure. External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients Adviser does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1200 per client and six months or more in advance. Adviser does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to clients, but our investment advisor representatives may also be registered representatives of an unaffiliated broker dealer and may receive commissions for the sale of securities. See Item 14 for more details. Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management Sharing of Capital Gains Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed securities, but rather on a percentage of assets under management. Adviser does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflict of interest. Performance based compensation may create an incentive for the advisor to recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client. Item 7: Types of Clients Description Account Minimums Adviser generally provides investment advice to individuals and high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, 401(k) Plans and businesses. Client relationships vary in scope and length of service. Adviser does not require a minimum to open an account. Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss Methods of Analysis Adviser may utilize the following when managing client’s assets: Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company revenues, earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying value and potential growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on past prices and volume. Cyclical analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market. Charting analysis involves reviewing charts of market and security activity in an attempt to identify how the market is moving and predict how long the trend will last. When creating a financial plan, Adviser utilizes fundamental analysis to provide review of insurance policies for economic value and income replacement. Technical analysis is used to review mutual funds and individual stocks. The sources of information may include 8 Financial Focus LLC Morningstar, client documents such as tax returns and insurance policies, and client statements that include financial information. In advising retail clients of Adviser investing in the AssetMark Platform, Adviser may select from mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) and other investment solutions offered on the Platform. These solutions are provided by a number of institutional investment strategists and based on the information, research, asset allocation methodology and investment strategies of these institutional strategists, including AssetMark. In developing a financial plan for a client, Adviser’s analysis may include cash flow analysis, investment planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning. Based on the information gathered, a detailed strategy is tailored to the client’s specific situation. The main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, annual reports, prospectuses, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investment Strategy Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time by giving notice in writing. Each client executes an Investment Policy Statement or Risk Tolerance that documents their objectives and their desired investment strategy. Security Specific Material Risks Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, and option writing (including covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies). All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Fundamental analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and financial risk. Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment risk, and market risk. Cyclical analysis involves inflation risk, market risk, and currency risk. Interest-rate Risk • Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks and should discuss these risks with Adviser: • Market Risk : Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to decline. • : The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For Inflation Risk example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events. • Currency Risk : When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more than a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation. • Reinvestment Risk : Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk. : This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income securities. 9 Financial Focus LLC • Business Risk • Liquidity Risk : These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like. : Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties • Financial Risk are not. : Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value. Item 9: Disciplinary Information Criminal or Civil Actions Administrative Enforcement Proceedings The firm and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action required to be reported. Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings The firm and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings required to be reported. The firm and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to past or present investment clients required to be reported. Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration Futures or Commodity Registration Adviser is not registered as a broker-dealer, however affiliated representatives of ours may also be registered representatives of an unaffiliated broker-dealer, Osaic Wealth, Inc. The outside business activities for each investment advisory representative are disclosed in their Form ADV Part 2B supplement to this brochure. Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest Neither Adviser nor its employees are registered or has an application pending to register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor. Affiliated persons of Advisor are also registered representatives of an unaffiliated broker- dealer. From time to time they may offer client’s products from these activities. As registered representatives, they may receive separate yet typical compensation in the form of commissions and/or fees for the sale of securities products and advisory services. 10 Financial Focus LLC Affiliated persons and employees are also independent insurance agents. From time to time, they offer clients advice or products from this activity. They may receive separate yet typical compensation in the form of commissions for the sale of insurance products. These practices represent conflicts of interest because they give an incentive to recommend products based on the commission amount received. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the client first and will act according to these duties. Clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another broker- Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest dealer and/or insurance agent of their choosing. Adviser does not select or recommend other investment advisors. Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading Code of Ethics Description The employees of Adviser have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of Adviser employees and addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees of Adviser. The Code reflects Adviser and its supervised persons’ responsibility to act in the best interest of their client. One area which the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their personal accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do not allow any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to use internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our clients. Adviser’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public or inside information. No advisory representative or affiliate, officer or director of Adviser may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the advisory representative possesses material, non-public information regarding the security. Adviser’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are our top priority. Adviser’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a fiduciary duty to our clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust and confidence of our clients. When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to put the client’s interests over the interests of either employees or the company. to clients, or who have access The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access to non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are involved in making securities recommendations to such recommendations that are non-public. The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request. 11 Financial Focus LLC Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest Adviser and its employees do not recommend to clients securities in which we have a material financial interest. Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest Adviser and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Adviser with copies of their brokerage statements. The Chief Compliance Officer of Adviser is Barbara Williams. She reviews all employee trades each month. The personal trading reviews helps mitigate that the personal trading of employees does not affect the markets and that clients of the firm have received preferential treatment over employee trades. Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest Adviser does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a material financial interest in any securities being recommended and therefore no conflicts of interest exist. However, employees may buy or sell securities at the same time they buy or sell securities for clients. In order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Adviser with copies of their brokerage statements. Item 12: Brokerage Practices Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions Adviser may recommend the use of a particular broker-dealer such as Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Our firm has an arrangement with Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Under the arrangement with Schwab, we receive non-soft dollar services which include, among others; brokerage, custodial, administrative support, record keeping and related services that are intended to support our firm in conducting business and in serving the best interests of our clients but that may benefit our firm. Schwab also makes certain research and brokerage services available at no additional cost to our firm. These services include certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Schwab directly from independent research companies, as selected by our firm (within specific parameters). Research products and services provided by Schwab to our firm may include research reports on recommendations or other information about, particular companies or industries; economic surveys, data and analyses; financial publications; portfolio evaluation services; financial database software and services; computerized news and pricing services; quotation equipment for use in running software used in investment decision-making; and other products or services that provide lawful and appropriate assistance by Schwab to our firm in the performance of our investment decision-making responsibilities. The aforementioned research and brokerage services are used by our firm to manage accounts for which we have investment discretion. Without this arrangement, our firm might be compelled to purchase the same or similar services at our own expense. 12 Financial Focus LLC As a result of receiving the services discussed in 12A (1)(a) of this Firm Brochure for no additional cost, we may have an incentive to continue to use or expand the use of Schwab services. Our firm examined this potential conflict of interest when we chose to enter into the relationship with Schwab and we have determined that the relationship is in the best interest of our firm’s clients and satisfies our client obligations, including our duty to seek best execution. Schwab charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain securities transactions (i.e., transaction fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are charged for individual equity and debt securities transactions). Schwab enable us to obtain many no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no- load funds at nominal transaction charges. Schwab and Pershing’s commission rates are generally discounted from customary retail commission rates. However, the commission and transaction fees charged by Schwab may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker-dealers. Our wrap fee program clients do not pay commissions to Schwab. The fees are wrapped as described in our ADV Part 2A Appendix 1. If recommendations are ever implemented for Financial Planning clients, it is our firm’s policy to not receive soft dollars; therefore, clients will not pay higher commissions. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources. Several different third party Custodians are available on the AssetMark Platform for us by Adviser and Clients to provide Client Accounts with custody and trade services. These Custodians include, Charles Schwab, Pershing Adviser Solutions, Schwab Institutional, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. In addition, AssetMark Trust Company (“AssetMark Trust”), an affiliate of AssetMark, may be used by Adviser and its clients on the Platform. Except as noted, Adviser will typically select the Custodian to be used. Adviser assists the client in selecting the risk/return objective and Portfolio Strategists that best suit the client’s objectives. The client then specifically directs the account to be invested in accordance with the chosen investment solution. When the client selects the investment solutions, the client further directs that the account be automatically adjusted to reflect any adjustment in the asset allocation by the selected Portfolio Strategist. This client authorization results in the purchase and sale of certain mutual funds or ETF’s (or transfers between variable annuity sub-accounts) without further authorization by the client or any other party at such time as the Portfolio Strategist changes the composition of the selected model asset allocation. • Directed Brokerage The client receives confirmations of all transactions in the account and is free to terminate participation in the Platform and retain or dispose of any assets in the account at any time. Adviser has no authority to cause any purchase or sale of securities in any client account, or change the selected model asset allocation or to direct the account to be invested in any manner other than as previously authorized by the client. • Best Execution We do not allow directed brokerage. Investment advisors who manage or supervise client portfolios on a discretionary basis have a fiduciary obligation of best execution. The determination of what may constitute best execution and price in the execution of a securities transaction by a broker involves a number of considerations and is subjective. Factors affecting brokerage selection include the overall direct net economic result to the portfolios, 13 Financial Focus LLC • Soft Dollar Arrangements the efficiency with which the transaction is effected, the ability to effect the transaction where a large block is involved, the operational facilities of the broker- dealer, the value of an ongoing relationship with such broker and the financial strength and stability of the broker. The firm does not receive any portion of the trading fees. The Securities and Exchange Commission defines soft dollar practices as arrangement under which products or services other than execution services are obtained by us from or through a broker-dealer in exchange for directing client transactions to the broker-dealer. As permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we receive economic benefits as a result of commissions generated from securities transactions by the broker-dealer from the accounts of our client. These benefits include both proprietary research from the broker and other research written by third parties. Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts A conflict of interest exists when Adviser receives soft dollars. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to act in the best interest of her clients and the services received are beneficial to all clients. Adviser may aggregate purchases and sales and other transactions made for the account with purchases and sales and transactions in the same securities for other Clients of Adviser. All clients participating in the aggregated order shall receive an average share price with all other transaction costs shared on a pro-rated basis. Item 13: Review of Accounts Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory Persons Involved Account reviews are performed monthly by Investment Advisor Representatives of Adviser. Account reviews may be performed more frequently when market conditions dictate. Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis Financial plans are considered complete when the plan is delivered to the client. Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation. Clients receive account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts. Account statements are issued by the Adviser’s custodian. Client receives confirmations of each transaction in account from Custodian and an additional statement during any month in which a transaction occurs. Adviser does not provide written reports to the client. 14 Financial Focus LLC Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of Interest Our firm may recommend that clients establish brokerage accounts with Schwab, to maintain custody of Clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. Our firm is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Our firm places trades for its Clients' accounts subject to its duty to seek best execution and its other fiduciary duties. Our firm may use broker-dealers other than Schwab to execute trades for client accounts maintained at Schwab, but this practice may result in additional costs to clients so that we are more likely to place trades through Schwab rather than other broker-dealers. Schwab and Pershing's execution quality may be different than other broker-dealers. For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction- related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through them or that settle into their accounts. Some of the products, services and other benefits provided by Schwab benefit us and may not benefit our firm's client accounts. Our recommendation/requirement that a client place assets in Schwab’s custody may be based in part on benefits they provide to us, and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and execution services provided by them. They also make available to our firm other products and services that benefit us but may not benefit clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or specific to our firm, educational events organized and/or sponsored by Schwab Institutional. Other potential benefits may include occasional business entertainment of personnel of our firm by Schwab Institutional, including meals, invitations to sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which may accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and services assist us in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of our fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some substantial number of our firm’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab Institutional. They also make available to us other services intended to help our firm manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In addition, they may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services rendered to our firm by independent third parties. They may discount or waive fees they would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to us. While, as a fiduciary, Our firm endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, our recommendation/requirement that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based in part on the benefit to our firm of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements and not solely on the nature, cost or quality 15 Financial Focus LLC of custody and brokerage services provided by them, which may create a potential conflict of interest. From time-to-time our firm may make an error in submitting a trade order on a client’s behalf. When this occurs, we may place a correcting trade with the broker-dealer which has custody of the client’s account. If an investment gain results from the correcting trade, the gain will remain in the client’s account unless the same error involved other client account(s) that should have received the gain, it is not permissible for the client to retain the gain, or our firm confers with the client and the client decides to forego the gain (e.g., due to tax reasons). If the gain does not remain in the client’s account and Schwab is the custodian, Schwab will donate the amount of any gain $100 and over to charity. If a loss occurs greater than $100, we will pay for the loss. Schwab will maintain the loss or gain (if such gain is not retained in the client’s account) if it is under $100 to minimize and offset its administrative time and expense. Generally, if related trade errors result in both gains and losses in the client’s account, they may be netted. With respect to the AssetMark Platform, Adviser may, subject to negotiation with AssetMark, receive certain allowances, reimbursements or services from AssetMark in connection with Adviser’s investment advisory services to its clients, as described below and in further detail in the Appendix 1 of the AssetMark Platform Disclosure Brochure. for Under AssetMark's Business Development Allowance program, Adviser may receive a quarterly business development reimbursement of qualified allowance marketing/practice development expenses incurred by Adviser. Those amounts vary depending on the value of the assets on the AssetMark Platform held by Clients of Adviser. MARKETING SUPPORT FOR ADVISOR Adviser may enter into marketing arrangements with AssetMark whereby Adviser receives compensation and/or allowances in amounts based either upon a percentage of the value of new or existing Account assets of Clients referred to AssetMark by Adviser, or a flat dollar amount. DIRECT AND INDIRECT SUPPORT FOR ADVISOR AssetMark may sponsor annual conferences for participating Financial Advisory Firms and/or Financial Advisers designed to facilitate and promote the success of the Financial Advisory Firm and/or Financial Adviser and/or AssetMark advisory services. Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals DISCOUNTED FEES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Adviser may receive discounted pricing from AssetMark for practice management and marketing related tools and services. Adviser does not compensate for client referrals. Item 15: Custody Account Statements All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their custodians to the performance report statements prepared by Adviser. Adviser is deemed to have constructive custody solely because advisory fees are directly deducted from client’s account by the custodian on behalf of Adviser. 16 Financial Focus LLC Item 16: Investment Discretion Discretionary Authority for Trading Adviser accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients. Adviser has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. The client will authorize Adviser discretionary authority to execute selected investment program transactions as stated within the Investment Advisory Agreement. The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the custodian. Adviser does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain trades. Item 17: Voting Client Securities Proxy Votes Adviser does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies. The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account or from a transfer agent. Item 18: Financial Information Balance Sheet Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Adviser does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities and Adviser does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1200 per client and six months or more in advance. No bankruptcy petitions to report. 17 Financial Focus LLC S U P E R V I S E D P E R S O N B R O C H U R E F O R M A D V P A R T 2 B Barbara Williams Office Address: 1925 Palomar Oaks Way #107 Carlsbad CA 92008 Tel:760-431-3040 Facsimile: 760-931-5719 barbara.williams@financialfocusllc.com This brochure supplement provides information about Barbara Williams and supplements the Financial Focus LLC’s brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Barbara Williams if you did not receive the brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. A U G U S T 2 5 , 2 0 2 5 Additional information about Barbara Williams (Individual CRD#1050277) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov 18 Financial Focus LLC Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Supervised Person Brochure Principal Executive Officer Barbara J Williams • Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience Year of birth: 1959 • Educational Background: Drexel University; BS, Business Administration; 1982 • Business Experience: • Osaic Wealth, Inc.; Registered Representative; 2024 - Present • Financial Focus LLC; Member/CCO/Investment Advisor Representative; 2015 – Present • Hovis-Williams, Inc.; Co-Owner; 2015 – Present • Barbara Williams, Sole Proprietor; 1982 - Present • Securities America, Inc.; Registered Representative; 2017 - 2024 • Self Employed; Certified Financial Planner; 1982 – 2015 • Financial Focus; Partner/Investment Advisor Representative; 1989 – 2016 • National Planning Corporation; Investment Advisor Representative/Registered Representative; 2000 – 2017 • MONY Securities; Registered Representative; 1988 – 2000 • First Liberty Securities; Registered Representative; 1983 – 1988 Professional Certifications IDS; Registered Representative; 1982 - 1983 Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be explained in further detail. ® , CFP ® and federally registered CFP (with flame marks”) are professional certification marks granted ™ The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER design) marks (collectively, the “CFP in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). ® ® ® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation The CFP requires financial planners to hold 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 62,000 individuals have obtained CFP certification in the United States. ® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the • To attain the right to use the CFP following requirements: Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that 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 19 Financial Focus LLC • ® • Standards of Professional Conduct • , a set of ® university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). 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, administered in 10 hours over a two-day period, 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 CFP Board’s 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: Standards of Code of Ethics Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two Professional Conduct years, including two hours on the and other parts of the , to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the Standards of Professional Conduct. • Standards prominently require that CFP ® professionals provide financial professionals ® ® Item 3 Disciplinary Information certification. financial planning field; and Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the ® The planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP 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 CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP Item 4 Other Business Activities Criminal or Civil Action: None to report. Administrative Proceeding: None to report. Self-Regulatory Organization Proceeding: None to report. Ms. Williams is a registered representative with Osaic Wealth, Inc., a registered broker- dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC. She spends approximately 20% of her time on this activity. Ms. Williams is also an independent insurance agent. Less than 5% of her time is spent on this activity. From time to time, she offers clients advice or products from these activities. Ms. Williams may receive normal and customary commissions as a result of securities and insurance transactions. These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives an incentive to recommend products based on the commission amount received. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the clients first and clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another registered representative or insurance agent of their choosing. Ms. Williams is Co-Owner of Hovis-Willams, Inc. This business is set up solely to own her portion of Financial Focus, LLC. This entity offers no services, therefore, there is no conflict of interest. 20 Financial Focus LLC Item 5 Performance Based Fee Description Item 6 Supervision Ms. Williams receives commission from the sale of securities products, but she does not receive performance based fees. Since Ms. Williams is the Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Focus LLC, she is ultimately responsible for all supervision and formulation and monitoring of investment advice offered to clients. She will adhere to the policies and procedures as described in the firm’s Compliance Manual. Ms. Williams can be reached at 760-431-3040. 21 Financial Focus LLC

Primary Brochure: ADV2A, APPENDIX 1 AND 2B (2025-08-25)

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W R A P F E E P R O G R A M B R O C H U R E Wrap Fee Program Office Address: 1925 Palomar Oaks Way #107 Carlsbad CA 92008 Tel: 760-431-3040 Facsimile: 760-931-5719 www.financialfocusllc.com A U G U S T 2 5 , 2 0 2 5 This Wrap Fee brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Financial Focus LLC Being registered as a registered investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 760-431-3040. The information in this Wrap Fee brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Financial Focus LLC (CRD#282177) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov i Financial Focus LLC Item 2: Material Changes Annual Update The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material Material Changes since the Last Update changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. • This update is in accordance with the required annual update for investment advisors. Since the last filing on February 13, 2025, the following has been updated: • Removal of Kate Hewell as an affiliated person. She is no longer with the firm. Address update throughout. ii Financial Focus LLC Item 3: Table of Contents Form ADV – Part 2A Appendix 1 – Firm Brochure Item 1: Cover Page Item 2: Material Changes .................................................................................................................... ii Annual Update ................................................................................................................................................. ii Item 3: Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iii Material Changes since the Last Update ............................................................................................... ii Item 4: Services, Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................... 1 Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Program Services ........................................................................................................................................... 1 Item 5: Account Requirements and Types of Clients ................................................................ 2 Program Fees ................................................................................................................................................... 1 Account Minimum ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Item 6: Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ................................................................ 2 Types of Clients ............................................................................................................................................... 2 Portfolio Manager .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Conflicts of Interest ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Advisory Business.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................................... 4 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ...................................................... 5 Item 7: Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers .................................................. 6 Proxy Voting..................................................................................................................................................... 6 Item 8: Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ......................................................................... 6 Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Item 9: Additional Information ........................................................................................................ 6 Restrictions ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................................. 6 Criminal or Civil Actions ............................................................................................................................. 6 Administrative Enforcement Proceedings ........................................................................................... 6 Financial Focus LLC Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings ............................................................... 6 Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration .................................................................................. 6 Futures or Commodity Registration ....................................................................................................... 6 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 6 Code of Ethics Description ......................................................................................................................... 7 Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................................................................................................... 7 Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest ................................................................................................... 8 Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts and Advisory Persons Involved .............. 8 Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ............................................................................ 8 Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency ......................................................................... 8 Client Referrals and Other Compensation............................................................................................ 8 Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals ..................................................................................... 9 Financial Information .................................................................................................................................10 Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................10 Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .......................................................................... 12 Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years .............................................................................10 Principal Executive Officer .......................................................................................................................12 Barbara J Williams .......................................................................................................................................12 Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience .........................................................12 Professional Certifications .......................................................................................................................12 Item 3 Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................13 Item 4 Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................13 Item 5 Performance Based Fee Description ......................................................................................13 Item 6 Supervision ......................................................................................................................................14 Financial Focus LLC Item 4: Services, Fees and Compensation Firm Description Financial Focus LLC (“Advisor,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) was formed in 2015 and offers a wrap fee program to our advisory clients. Our wrap fee accounts are managed on an individualized basis according to the client’s investment objectives, financial goals, and risk tolerance. Our firm does not utilize outside portfolio managers. All accounts are managed by our in-house professionals. Our wrap advisory services and fees are further described below. This disclosure brochure is limited to describing the Program and other information that clients should consider prior to establishing an account in the Program. For a complete description of other programs and services offered by Advisor, clients should refer to Advisor’s Form ADV Part 2A, a copy of which will be provided by Advisor to client upon Program Services request. Our comprehensive asset management service encompasses asset management as well as providing financial planning/financial consulting to clients. It is designed to assist clients in meeting their financial goals through the use of financial investments. We conduct at least one (1), but sometimes more than one (1) meeting (in person if possible, otherwise via telephone conference) with clients in order to understand their current financial situation, existing resources, financial goals, and tolerance for risk. Based on what we learn, we propose an investment approach to the client. We may propose an investment portfolio, consisting of exchange traded funds, mutual funds, individual stocks or bonds, or other securities. Upon the client’s agreement to the proposed investment plan, we work with the client to establish or transfer investment accounts so that we can manage the client’s portfolio. Once the relevant accounts are under our management, we review such accounts on a regular basis and at least quarterly. We may periodically rebalance or adjust client accounts under our management. If the client experiences any significant changes to his/her financial or personal circumstances, the client must notify us so that we can consider such information in managing the client’s Program Fees investments. Assets Under Management Annual Percentage of assets charged* Our annual fees for investment management services shall be based on the market value of the assets under management and shall be calculated as follows: Up to $1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 1.5% Negotiable *Fees for Accounts under $1,000,000 are typically charged 1.5% however for more complex portfolios requiring more extensive ongoing research; we reserve the right to charge a maximum of 1.9% annually. Our firm’s fees are billed on a pro-rata annualized basis quarterly in advance based on the value of your account on the last day of the previous quarter. If cash and/or securities are deposited into or withdrawn from an existing account mid billing period a prorated fee will be charged for that portion of the account. The net difference of the recalculated fees and the prior fees paid, if there are multiple such events in the same billing period, will be combined at the next billing period and therefore may result in a credit or debit to the account. Fees are negotiable based on the complexity and size of the account. Fees will be automatically deducted from your managed account through Schwab. As part of this process, you understand and acknowledge the following: - 1 - Financial Focus LLC a) Schwab send statements at least quarterly to you showing all disbursements for your account, including the amount of the advisory fees paid to us; b) You provide authorization permitting us to be directly paid by these terms; c) If we send a copy of our invoice to you, we send a copy of our invoice to the custodian at the same time we send the invoice to you; d) Our invoice includes a legend in accordance with our States’ statutes and rules.* *The legend urges the client to compare information provided in their statements with those from the custodian in account opening notices and subsequent statements sent to the client for whom the adviser opens custodial accounts with Schwab. A wrap fee programs allows our clients to pay a specified fee for investment advisory services and the execution of transactions. The advisory services may include portfolio management, and the fee is not based directly upon transactions in your account. Your fee is bundled with our costs for executing transactions in your account(s). We do not charge our clients higher advisory fees based on their trading activity, but you should be aware that we may have an incentive to limit our trading activities in your account(s) because we are charged for executed trades. By participating in a wrap fee program, you may end up paying more or less than you would through a non-wrap fee program elsewhere where a lower advisory fee is charged, but trade execution costs are passed directly through to you by the executing broker. You may pay custodial fees for accounts held at Custodians with which our firm does not have a relationship, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund, index fund, or exchange traded fund which shall be disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (i.e., fund management fees and other fund expenses), mark-ups and mark-downs, spreads paid to market makers, wire transfer fees and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. These fees are not included within the wrap-fee you are charged by our firm. Our investment advisory representatives receive a portion of the advisory fee that you pay us, either directly as a percentage of your overall fee or as their salary from our firm. In cases where our investment advisory representatives are paid a percentage of your overall advisory fee, this may create an incentive to recommend that you participate in a wrap fee program rather than a non-wrap fee program (where you would pay for trade execution costs) or brokerage account where commissions are charged. This is because, in some cases, we may stand to earn more compensation from advisory fees paid to us through a wrap fee program arrangement if your account is not actively traded. Item 5: Account Requirements and Types of Clients Account Minimum Types of Clients We do not require a minimum to open an account. Advisor offers investment advice primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, 401(k) Plans and businesses. Item 6: Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation Portfolio Manager Member Barbara Williams manages all Program accounts. - 2 - Financial Focus LLC In general, all individuals that render investment advice on behalf of Advisor are required to have a college degree and/or five (5) years of equivalent industry experience. In addition, all advisory representatives must have obtained all required licenses or a professional designation. Advisor requires that individuals have high standards or morals and ethics and be committed to providing quality investment advice. Additionally, advisory representatives will be required to obtain any required regulatory examinations. Since all programs are managed by our investment advisor representatives with the same fee Conflicts of Interest structure, there is no conflict of interest regarding portfolio managers. In establishing a Program account, client elects to appoint Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”)as the sole and exclusive broker/dealer and Custodian with respect to processing securities transactions for the Program account. Advisor does not maintain custody of client assets. Securities transactions for Program account(s) are effected without commissions being charged to client. While Advisor makes every attempt to obtain the best execution possible, there is no assurance that it will be obtained. Clients should consider whether or not the appointment of Schwab as the sole broker/dealer and Custodian may or may not result in certain costs or disadvantages to the client as a result of possibly less favorable executions. In considering whether or not to restrict the execution of transactions through Schwab, Advisor considered their capabilities. Although client will not be charged a transaction charge for transactions through Schwab, client should be aware that Advisor will be required to pay transaction charges to Schwab. The transaction charges borne by Advisor vary based on the type of transactions (e.g., mutual fund, equity or fixed income security) and for mutual funds based on whether or not the mutual fund pays 12b-1 fees and/or subtransfer agent fees that are retained by Schwab in amounts sufficient to cover the majority of trading costs. Client should understand that the cost to Advisor of transaction charges may be a factor the Advisor considers when deciding which securities to select and whether or not to place transactions in a Program account. No agency-cross transactions or principal transactions are effected by Advisor in Program accounts. Advisor may aggregate transactions for a client with other clients to improve the quality of execution. When transactions are so aggregated, the actual prices applicable to the aggregated transactions will be averaged, and the client will be deemed to have purchased or sold its proportionate share of the securities involved at the average price obtained. Advisor may receive support services and/or products from Schwab, which assist the Advisor to better monitor and service Program accounts maintained at Schwab. These support services and/or products may be received without cost, at a discount, and/or at another negotiated rate, and may include investment-related research, pricing information and market data, software and other technology that provide access to client account data, compliance and/or practice management-related publications, consulting services, attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events, marketing support, computer hardware and/or software and/or other products used by Advisor in furtherance of its investment advisory business operations. Clients do not pay more for services as a result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding commitment made by the Advisor to Schwab or - 3 - Financial Focus LLC any other entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of client assets in any specific securities as a result of the arrangement. Advisor and advisory representatives may receive additional non-cash compensation from product sponsors. Compensation may include such items as gifts valued at less than $100 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or advertising initiatives. The Program may cost the client more or less than purchasing Program services separately. Factors that bear upon the cost of the Program account in relation to the cost of the same services purchased separately include: the type and size of the account, the historical and/or expected size or number of trades for the account, and the number and range of supplementary advisory and client related services provided to the account. The Annual Fee is an ongoing fee for investment advisory services and may cost the client more than if the assets were held in a traditional brokerage account. In a brokerage account, a client is charged a commission for each transaction and the representative has no duty to provide ongoing advice with respect to the account. If the client plans to follow a buy and hold strategy for the account or does not wish to purchase ongoing investment advice or management services, the client should consider opening a brokerage account rather than a Program account. Advisor receives compensation as a result of the client’s participation in the Program. The amount of this compensation may be more or less than what Advisor would receive if the client participated in other programs or paid separately for investment advice, brokerage and other client services. Therefore, Advisor may have a financial incentive to recommend the Program account over other programs and services. ,Members, have relationships with various insurance companies. In such capacity, they may receive normal and customary commissions as a result of insurance sales outside of Program Advisory Business account. Advisor offers clients an asset management account through the Program in which Advisor directs and manages Program assets for client. Advisor also offers Financial Planning services and Asset Management services offered as a Non Wrap Program described in detail in Form ADV Part 2A. By offering both a Wrap Fee Program and a Non Wrap Fee Program creates a conflict of interest as Advisor may receive higher fees under the Wrap Fee Program. To mitigate this conflict, Advisor and client will determine which Program is best suited for the client. Advisor has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the client and will act according to those duties. The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objective. Clients may impose Sharing of Capital Gains restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed securities, but rather on a percentage of assets under management. Advisor does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client. - 4 - Financial Focus LLC Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss Advisor may utilize the following when managing client’s assets: Fundamental analysis involves evaluating a stock using real data such as company revenues, earnings, return on equity, and profits margins to determine underlying value and potential growth. Technical analysis involves evaluating securities based on past prices and volume. Cyclical analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market. Charting analysis involves reviewing charts of market and security activity in an attempt to identify how the market is moving and predict how long the trend will last. All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Fundamental analysis may involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and financial risk. Risks involved in technical analysis are inflation risk, reinvestment risk, and market risk. Cyclical analysis involves inflation risk, market risk, and currency risk. Interest-rate Risk • Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks and should discuss these risks with Adviser: • Market Risk : Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to decline. • : The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, Inflation Risk political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events. : When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will buy more than a • Currency Risk dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation. • Reinvestment Risk : Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk. • Business Risk : This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income securities. • Liquidity Risk : These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like. • Financial Risk : Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are not. : Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value. - 5 - Financial Focus LLC Proxy Voting Advisor does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies. The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account or from a transfer agent. The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each client executes an Investment Policy Statement or Risk Tolerance that documents their objectives and their desired investment strategy. Item 7: Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers Description Advisor obtains the necessary financial data from the client and assists the client in setting appropriate investment objectives for the Program account. Advisor obtains updated information from the client as necessary in order to provide personalized investment advice to the client. Client will be required to enter into a written agreement with Advisor in order to establish a Program account. Client will also be required to complete an application with the broker/dealer that will act as Schwab for Program account assets. Item 8: Client Contact with Portfolio Managers Restrictions There are no restrictions placed on clients’ ability to contact and consult with the portfolio managers. Item 9: Additional Information Disciplinary Information Criminal or Civil Actions Advisor and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action. Administrative Enforcement Proceedings Advisor and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings. Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings Advisor and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to past or present investment clients. Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration Neither Advisor nor any of its employees are affiliated with a broker-dealer. Futures or Commodity Registration Neither Advisor nor its employees are registered or have an application pending to register as Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor. Affiliated person(s) of Advisor are also registered representatives of an unaffiliated broker- dealer. From time to time they may offer client’s products from these activities. As registered - 6 - Financial Focus LLC representatives, they may receive separate yet typical compensation in the form of commissions and/or fees for the sale of securities products and advisory services. Affiliated persons are also an independent insurance agents. From time to time, they offer clients advice or products from this activity. They may receive separate yet typical compensation in the form of commissions for the sale of insurance products. These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives an incentive to recommend products based on the commission amount received. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the client first and will act according to these duties. Clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another broker-dealer and/or insurance agent of their choosing. Code of Ethics Description The employees of Advisor have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose of our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of Advisor employees and addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees of Advisor. The Code reflects Advisor and its supervised persons’ responsibility to act in the best interest of their client. One area which the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their personal accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do not allow any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or to use internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our clients. Advisor’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-public or inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or director of Advisor may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to advisory clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its derivatives if the advisory representative possesses material, non-public information regarding the security. Advisor’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are our top priority. Advisor’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a fiduciary duty to our clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the complete trust and confidence of our clients. When a conflict arises, it is our obligation to put the client’s interests over the interests of either employees or the company. The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access to non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who have access to such recommendations that are non-public. The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request. Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest Advisor and its employees do not recommend to clients securities in which we have a material financial interest. Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest Advisor and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In order to avoid conflicts of interest such as front running of client trades, employees are required to - 7 - Financial Focus LLC disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Advisor with copies of their brokerage statements. The Chief Compliance Officer of Advisor is Barbara Williams. She reviews all employee trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees does not affect the markets and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment. Since most employee trades are in products such as mutual funds, government securities, bonds or are small in size, they do not impact the securities markets. Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest Advisor does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a material financial interest in any securities being recommended and therefore no conflicts of interest exist. However, employees may buy or sell securities at the same time they buy or sell securities for clients. In order to mitigate conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Advisor with copies of their brokerage statements. Review of Accounts Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts and Advisory Persons Involved Account reviews are performed monthly or quarterly depending on the nature of the account and client relationship. All reviews are conducted by Kaitlin Hewell. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions dictate. Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation. Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency Clients receive account statements usually on a monthly basis, but no less than quarterly for managed accounts. Advisor does not provide written reports to the client Client Referrals and Other Compensation Economic benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts of Interest Our firm may recommend that clients establish brokerage accounts with, to maintain custody of Clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts. Our firm is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Our firm may also recommend that Clients establish accounts with firms other than Schwab or Pershing. Our firm places trades for its Clients' accounts subject to its duty to seek best execution and its other fiduciary duties. Our firm may use broker-dealers other than Schwab to execute trades for client accounts maintained at Schwab, but this practice may result in additional costs to clients so that we are more likely to place trades through Schwab rather than other broker- dealers. Schwab and Pershing's execution quality may be different than other broker-dealers. For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody services but are compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction- related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through or that settle into clientaccounts. Some of the products, services and other benefits provided by Schwab benefit us and may not benefit our firm's client accounts. Our recommendation/requirement that a client place assets - 8 - Financial Focus LLC in Schwab’s custody may be based in part on benefits provided to us, and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and execution services provided by Schwab. Schwab also make available to our firm other products and services that benefit us but may not benefit clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or specific to our firm, educational events organized and/or sponsored by Schwab Institutional. Other potential benefits may include occasional business entertainment of personnel of our firm by Schwab Institutional, including meals, invitations to sporting events, including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which may accompany educational opportunities. Other of these products and services assist us in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology (and related technological training) that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of our fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some substantial number of our firm’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab Institutional. Schwab Institutional also makes available to us other services intended to help our firm manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In addition, they may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types of services rendered to our firm by independent third parties. They may discount or waive fees they would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to us. While, as a fiduciary, Our firm endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, our recommendation/requirement that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Schwab may be based in part on the benefit to our firm of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab , which may create a potential conflict of interest. From time-to-time our firm may make an error in submitting a trade order on a client’s behalf. When this occurs, we may place a correcting trade with the broker-dealer which has custody of the client’s account. If an investment gain results from the correcting trade, the gain will remain in the client’s account unless the same error involved other client account(s) that should have received the gain, it is not permissible for the client to retain the gain, or our firm confers with the client and the client decides to forego the gain (e.g., due to tax reasons). If the gain does not remain in the client’s account and Schwab is the custodian, Schwab will donate the amount of any gain $100 and over to charity. If a loss occurs greater than $100, we will pay for the loss. Schwab will maintain the loss or gain (if such gain is not retained in the client’s account) if it is under $100 to minimize and offset its administrative time and expense. Generally, if related trade errors result in both gains and losses in the client’s account, they may be netted. Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals Advisor does compensate for employees for client referrals. The fees charged to the clients are not increased because of the referral fees paid. - 9 - Financial Focus LLC Financial Information Balance Sheet A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Adviser does not serve as a Schwab for client funds or securities and Advisor does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1200 per client and six (6) months or more in advance. Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years Neither Advisor nor its management has had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten years. - 10 - Financial Focus LLC S U P E R V I S E D P E R S O N B R O C H U R E F O R M A D V P A R T 2 B Barbara Williams Office Address: 1925 Palomar Oaks Way #107 Carlsbad CA 92008 Tel: Facsimile: 760-431-3040 barbara.williams@financialfocusllc.com 760-931-5719 This Wrap Fee brochure supplement provides information about Barbara Williams and supplements the Financial Focus LLC’s brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Barbara Williams if you did not receive the brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. A U G U S T 2 5 , 2 0 2 5 Additional information about Barbara Williams (Individual CRD#1050277) is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov - 11 - Financial Focus LLC Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Supervised Person Brochure Principal Executive Officer Barbara J Williams • Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience Year of birth: 1959 • Educational Background: Drexel University; BS, Business Administration; 1982 • Business Experience: • • • • • • • • • Professional Certifications Financial Focus LLC; Member/CCO/Investment Advisor Representative; 2015 - Present Hovis-Williams, Inc.; Co-Owner; 2015 – Present Osaic Wealth, Inc.; Registered Representative; 2024 - Present Securities America, Inc.; Registered Representative; 2017 - 2024 Self Employed; Certified Financial Planner; 1982 – 2015 Financial Focus; Partner/Investment Advisor Representative; 1989 – 2016 National Planning Corporation; Investment Advisor Representative/Registered Representative; 2000 – 2017 MONY Securities; Registered Representative; 1988 – 2000 First Liberty Securities; Registered Representative; 1983 – 1988 IDS; Registered Representative; 1982 - 1983 Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be explained in further detail. ® , CFP ® and federally registered CFP (with flame marks”) are professional certification marks granted ™ The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER design) marks (collectively, the “CFP in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). ® ® ® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation The CFP certification. It is recognized in the United States requires financial planners to hold CFP 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 62,000 individuals have obtained CFP certification in the United States. ® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the • To attain the right to use the CFP following requirements: Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that 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). 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; - 12 - Financial Focus LLC • ® • Standards of Professional Conduct • , a set of ® Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10 hours over a two-day period, 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 CFP Board’s 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: Standards of Code of Ethics Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two Professional Conduct years, including two hours on the and other parts of the , to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the Standards of Professional Conduct. • Standards ® ® professionals provide financial planning professionals must provide ® ® Item 3 Disciplinary Information financial planning field; and Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the The prominently require that CFP services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may CFP be subject to CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or certification. permanent revocation of their CFP Item 4 Other Business Activities Criminal or Civil Action: None to report. Administrative Proceeding: None to report. Self-Regulatory Organization Proceeding: None to report. Ms. Williams is a registered representative with Osaic Wealth, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC and a licensed insurance agent with various companies/agencies. She spends approximately 50% 20% of her time on these activities. Ms. Williams may receive normal and customary commissions as a result of securities and insurance transactions These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives an incentive to recommend products based on the commission amount received. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the clients first and clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients have the option to purchase these products through another registered representative or insurance agent of their choosing. Item 5 Performance Based Fee Description Ms. Williams is Co-Owner of Hovis-Willams, Inc. This business is set up solely to own her portion of Financial Focus, LLC. This entity offers no services, therefore, there is no conflict of interest. Ms. Williams receives commission from the sale of securities products, but she does not receive performance based fees. - 13 - Financial Focus LLC Item 6 Supervision Since Ms. Williams is the Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Focus LLC, she is ultimately responsible for all supervision and formulation and monitoring of investment advice offered to clients. She will adhere to the policies and procedures as described in the firm’s Compliance Manual. Ms. Williams can be reached at 760-431-3040. - 14 - Financial Focus LLC