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FIRM BROCHURE
(PART 2A OF FORM ADV)
FINANCIAL FUTURES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RIVER PLACE EXECUTIVE CENTER
1027 NJ-70, Suite 201
BRIELLE, NEW JERSEY 08730
TEL: (732) 722-7289
WWW.FINANCIAL-FUTURES-LLC.COM
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Financial Futures Limited Liability Company (“FFLLC”). If you
have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us
at: (732) 722-7289. 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 FFLLC is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
MARCH 2026
Financial Futures Limited Liability Company
MATERIAL CHANGES
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes since the Last Update
There have not been any other material changes in advisory services or
personnel since the last annual ADV update filed in 2025.
Full Brochure Available
Whenever you would like to receive a copy of our Firm Brochure, please
contact us by telephone at: (732) 722-7289.
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ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 2.
Material Changes............................................................................................................ i
Annual Update ............................................................................................................ i
Material Changes since the Last Update .................................................................... i
Full Brochure Available ............................................................................................... i
Item 4. Advisory Business ........................................................................................... 1
Firm Description ......................................................................................................... 1
Principal Owners ........................................................................................................ 2
Types of Agreements ................................................................................................. 2
Financial Planning Relationship Agreement .............................................................. 2
Hourly Planning Engagements .................................................................................. 3
Termination of Agreement ......................................................................................... 3
Item 5. Fees and Compensation................................................................................... 4
Description ................................................................................................................. 4
Fee Billing .................................................................................................................. 4
Other Fees ................................................................................................................. 5
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ................................................... 5
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees ................................................................................ 5
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................ 5
Item 7. Types of Clients ................................................................................................ 6
Description ................................................................................................................. 6
Account Minimums ..................................................................................................... 6
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .................... 6
Methods of Analysis ................................................................................................... 6
Investment Strategies ................................................................................................ 6
Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................... 7
Item 9. Disciplinary Information ................................................................................. 10
Legal and Disciplinary .............................................................................................. 10
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Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................... 10
Financial Industry Activities ...................................................................................... 10
Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading ........................................................................................................... 9
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ........................................................... 9
Personal Trading........................................................................................................ 9
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................... 11
Selecting Brokerage Firms ....................................................................................... 12
Best Execution ......................................................................................................... 12
Soft Dollars .............................................................................................................. 13
Order Aggregation ................................................................................................... 13
Item 13. Review of Accounts ...................................................................................... 13
Periodic Reviews ..................................................................................................... 13
Review Triggers ....................................................................................................... 13
Regular Reports ....................................................................................................... 13
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................. 13
Incoming Referrals ................................................................................................... 13
Referrals Out ........................................................................................................... 14
Item 15. Custody.......................................................................................................... 14
Custody. ................................................................................................................... 14
Item 16. Investment Discretion .................................................................................. 14
Discretionary Authority for Trading ........................................................................... 14
Item 17. Voting Client Securities ................................................................................ 15
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................. 15
Item 18. Financial Information .................................................................................... 15
Financial Condition .................................................................................................. 15
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ITEM 4. ADVISORY BUSINESS
Firm Description
Financial Futures Limited Liability Company, (referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,”
or “FFLLC”) was founded in 2004.
families, pension and profit-sharing plans,
FFLLC is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm. We
provide personalized financial planning and investment management to
individuals,
trusts, estates,
charitable organizations and small businesses. Advice is provided through
consultation with the client and may include determination of financial
objectives, identification of financial problems, cash flow management,
retirement planning, budgeting, tax planning, insurance review, investment
management, education and college funding, and estate planning.
FFLLC is solely compensated through direct fees paid by its clients and not
through any product-based commissions or any third-party companies.
As a part of financial planning, investment advice is offered, with the client
making the final decision on investment selection. FFLLC does not act as a
custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control. FFLLC
places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney with discretionary
authority. FFLLC will invest client’s accounts in certain percentages amongst
numerous asset classes (e.g., stocks, corporate and government bonds,
ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment managers)
A written evaluation of each client's initial financial situation, often in the form
of a Financial Plan with Action Steps, is offered to the client provided that the
client has provided FFLLC with all of the client’s current and pertinent
financial information. Annual reviews of the client’s financial situation are also
offered to provide reminders of the specific course of action that need to be
taken. More frequent reviews may be requested by the client if an
unexpected change in financial situation occurs.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are
engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest will
be disclosed to the client in the unlikely event they should occur.
In performing its services, FFLLC shall not be required to verify any
information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals,
and is expressly authorized to rely thereon. If requested by the client, FFLLC
may recommend the services of other professionals for implementation
purposes. The client is under no obligation to engage the services of any
such recommended professional.
Each client is advised that it remains his/her responsibility to promptly notify
FFLLC if there is ever any change to his/her financial situation or investment
objectives for the purpose of reviewing and/or revising FFLLC’s previous
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Furthermore, clients may request
recommendations and/or services.
restrictions on investing in certain securities subject to FFLLC’s agreement to
such a restriction.
The initial meeting, which may be by telephone, is free of charge and is
considered an exploratory interview to determine the extent to which financial
planning and investment management may be beneficial to the client.
Principal Owners
Jorie Barnett Johnson, CFP® is a 100% owner and managing member.
Types of Agreements
FFLLC works with clients via either a Client Relationship Agreement or on an
Hourly Project Basis.
Financial Planning Relationship
A financial planning relationship usually includes an initial written financial
plan, annual written updates to the financial plan, assistance with the
implementation of the financial plan, on-going financial advice, monitoring of
the plan, and investment management.
review of
retirement accounts and plans
recommendations; and education planning with
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement; a
cash flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including reviewing
asset allocation and providing repositioning recommendations; strategic tax
including
planning; a
recommendations; a review of current debts and recommendations for
changes, if applicable; a review of insurance policies and recommendations
for changes, if necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning
review and
funding
recommendations.
Detailed investment advice and specific recommendations are provided as
part of a financial plan. Implementation of the recommendations is at the
discretion of the client.
Investment advice typically consists of recommendations including mutual
funds and exchange-traded funds. Recommended investments may also
include: equities (stocks), warrants, bonds, corporate debt securities,
commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, investment
company securities, U. S. government securities, options contracts, futures
contracts, and interests in partnerships. Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not
available through FFLLC.
The initial fee for a financial plan is predicated upon the facts known at the
beginning of the engagement. The initial fee range is typically $2,500 to
$5,000. Since financial planning is a discovery process, situations occur
wherein the client is unaware of certain financial exposures or predicaments.
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In the event that the client’s situation is substantially different than disclosed
at the initial meeting, a revised fee will be provided for mutual agreement.
The client must approve the change of scope in advance of the additional
work being performed when a fee increase is necessary.
Compilation of the written financial plan typically takes 6-8 weeks. Once
complete, the written financial plan is presented to the client. Every financial
plan is equipped with a list of Action Items that must be completed or
implemented to fully execute the financial plan. Failure to complete this
Action List may result in compromising the projections of the financial plan.
FFLLC assists clients with implementing the Action Items detailed in the
financial plan. Realistic and measurable goals are set and objectives to reach
those goals are defined in the financial plan. As goals and objectives change
over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an on-going basis.
FFLLC offers to update each client’s financial plan annually. Clients may
request a financial plan update when convenient or when unexpected
situations arise.
A conflict of interest exists to the extent FFLLC’s financial planning
recommends the utilization of FFLLC to manage their assets for a fee. In
order to address this conflict, the client is under no obligation to act upon the
investment adviser's recommendation, and if the client elects to act on any of
the recommendations, the client is under no obligation to effect the
transaction through the investment adviser.
Although the Financial Planning Relationship Agreement is an on-going
agreement, the length of service to the client is at the client’s discretion. The
initial agreement has a minimum term of nine months after which time has
elapsed, the client or FFLLC may terminate the Agreement by written notice
to the other party. If termination occurs prior to the end of a billing quarter,
fees will be billed on a pro-rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed.
Hourly Planning Engagements
FFLLC provides hourly planning services for clients who need advice on a
limited scope of work. Financial plans cannot be completed through an hourly
engagement. The scope of each hourly engagement is determined solely by
the client.
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate any agreement at any time by notifying FFLLC in
writing and paying for the time spent on the investment advisory engagement
prior to notification of termination. If the client made an advance payment,
FFLLC will refund any unearned portion of the advance payment.
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FFLLC may terminate any agreement at any time by notifying the client in
writing. If the client made an advance payment, FFLLC will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
FFLLC does not sponsor or participate in any wrap fee programs.
As of December 2025, FFLLC manages approximately $270 million in assets
under management, all on a discretionary basis.
ITEM 5. FEES AND COMPENSATION
Description
FFLLC is a fee-only firm. No commissions or income is accepted from any
third parties. Neither FFLLC or any supervised persons accept compensation
for the sale of securities or other investment products, including asset-based
sales charges or services fees from the sale of mutual funds. All fees are paid
directly by clients. These fees are based on a percentage of assets under
management, hourly charges, and/or fixed fees.
Financial Planning:
The initial financial planning fee is priced according to the degree of
complexity associated with the client’s situation and typically ranges from
$2,500-$5,000. This fee is payable upon initial engagement
The hourly rate for limited scope engagements is $300 - $500.
Investment Management
On-going fees are based on a percentage of the investable assets at the end
of each quarter and billed in arrears according to the following schedule:
0.25% assets up to $3,000,000;
0.225% assets between $3,000,000 to $5,000,000;
0.1875% assets between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000;
0.15% assets between $10,000,000 to $15,000,000
0.125% assets above $15,000,000.
The minimum quarterly fee is $2,000.
Current client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than
the fee schedule above.
Lower fees for comparable sources may be available from other sources.
Fee Billing
An initial financial planning fee is due upon execution of the Financial
Planning Relationship Agreement. The amount of this fee is based on the
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complexity of the client’s financial situation and is detailed in the Client
Agreement.
After the initial written financial plan is completed, on-going fees are billed
quarterly, in arrears, meaning that we invoice you after the billing period has
ended. Payment in full is expected upon invoice presentation. Fees are
usually deducted from a designated client account(s) to facilitate billing. The
client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their account.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain
investments. These transaction charges are usually small and incidental to
the purchase or sale of a security. The selection of the security is more
important than the nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell the
security. Please refer to Item 12 of this Brochure for more information.
Certain investments (for example, mutual funds) may charge annual
operating expenses or management fees usually calculated as a percentage
of the investment and sometimes called an expense ratio. These expenses
are disclosed in the investment prospectus of the investment. They are not
within the control of FFLLC.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
information about
FFLLC reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more than 14
days overdue. In addition, FFLLC reserves the right to terminate any
agreement where a client has willfully concealed or has refused to provide
pertinent
financial situations when necessary and
appropriate. Any unused portion of fees collected in advance will be
refunded.
ITEM 6. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
FFLLC does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the
potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may create
an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may carry a
higher degree of risk to the client.
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ITEM 7. TYPES OF CLIENTS
Description
FFLLC generally provides investment advice to individuals, couples, families,
trusts, estates, or charitable organizations, corporations or small business
entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
FFLLC does not have an account minimum size. The minimum quarterly fee
is $2,000.
FFLLC has the discretion to establish an account minimum. Clients with
assets below $500,000 may pay a higher percentage rate on their annual
fees than the fees paid by clients with greater assets under management.
ITEM 8. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include charting, fundamental analysis,
technical analysis, and cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information may include financial news sources,
research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, charting
services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, and company press releases.
Other sources of information that FFLLC may use include Morningstar
research information, Advisor Intelligence, and various internet sources.
Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is strategic asset
allocation utilizing a core and satellite approach. This means that we use
passively-managed low-cost index and exchange-traded funds as the core
investments, and then may add actively-managed funds where appropriate to
provide additional return opportunities and diversification. Portfolios are
globally diversified to help mitigate some risks associated with traditional
domestic markets.
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The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives and
goals illustrated in the financial plan. The client may change these objectives
at any time.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases,
trading, short sales, margin transactions, and option writing (including
covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies).
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach is constantly mindful that investing in securities
involves the risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Investors face
the following specific investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not as liquid.
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• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
Risk Factors relevant to specific securities utilized include:
• Equity Securities: The value of the equity securities are subject to
market risk, including changes in economic conditions, growth rates,
profits, interest rates and the market’s perception of these securities.
While offering greater potential for long-term growth, equity securities
are more volatile and riskier than some other forms of investment.
• Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”) Closed-end investment companies:
ETFs represent an interest in a passively managed portfolio of
securities selected to replicate a securities index, such as the S&P 500
Index or the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or to represent exposure to
a particular industry or sector. Unlike open-end mutual funds, the
shares of ETFs and closed-end investment companies are not
purchased and redeemed by investors directly with the fund, but
instead, are purchased and sold through broker-dealers in transactions
on a stock exchange. Because ETF and closed-end fund shares are
traded on an exchange, they may trade at a discount from or a
premium to the net asset value per share of the underlying portfolio of
securities. In addition to bearing the risks related to investments in
equity securities, investors in ETFs intended to replicate a securities
index bear the risk that the ETF’s performance may not correctly
replicate the performance of the index. Investors in ETFs, closed-end
funds and other investment companies bear a proportionate share of
the expenses of those funds, including management fees, custodial
and accounting costs, and other expenses. Trading in ETF and closed-
end fund shares also entails payment of brokerage commissions and
other transaction costs.
• Mutual Fund Shares: Some of the risks of investing in mutual fund
shares include: (i) the price to invest in mutual fund shares is the fund’s
per share net asset value (NAV) plus any shareholder fees that the
fund imposes at the time of purchase (such as sales loads), (ii)
investors must pay sales charges, annual fees, and other expenses
regardless of how the fund performs, and (iii) investors typically cannot
ascertain the exact make-up of a fund’s portfolio at any given time, nor
can they directly influence which securities the fund manager buys and
sells or the timing of those trades.
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• Fixed Income Securities: Prices of fixed income securities tend to
move inversely with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in rates
will adversely affect fixed-income security prices. The longer the
effective maturity and duration of the client’s portfolio, the more the
portfolio’s value is likely to react to interest rates. For example,
securities with longer maturities sometimes offer higher yields but are
subject to greater price shifts as a result of interest rate changes than
debt securities with shorter maturities. Some fixed income securities
give the issuer the option to call, or redeem, the securities before their
maturity dates. If an issuer calls its security during a time of declining
interest rates, we might have to reinvest the proceeds in an investment
offering a lower yield, and therefore might not benefit from any
increase in value as a result of declining interest rates. During periods
of market illiquidity or rising interest rates, prices of callable issues are
subject to increased price fluctuation.
• Real Estate Related Securities: Investing in real estate related
securities includes, among others, the following risks: possible declines
in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic
conditions, including increases in the rate of inflation; possible lack of
availability of mortgage funds; overbuilding; extending vacancies of
properties; increases in competition, property taxes and operating
expenses; changes in zoning laws; costs resulting from cleanup of,
and liability to third parties for damages resulting from environmental
problems; casualty or condemnation losses; uninsured damages from
floods, earth quakes or other natural disasters; limitations on and
variations in rents; and changes in interest rates. Investing in Real
Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain unique risks in
addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate
industry in general. REITs are dependent upon management skills, are
not diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default
by borrowers and self-liquidation.
Investments. These
• Private Placements and Alternative
include
unregistered securities such as private equity, private real estate,
private credit, venture capital, hedge funds, interests in limited
partnerships and limited liability companies and similar offerings.
These offerings are often subject to legal or other restrictions on
transfer and redemptions since a liquid market often does not exist for
these types of securities. Investors might not be able to redeem when
desired and realize previously provided market value or even fair value
when sold. Determining the fair market value of private investments
can be difficult and the expense of owning private investments and
partnerships is generally higher than when compared to public
offerings. These investments are subject to a variety of risks as
outlined in the offering materials for each particular investment. Their
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the condition of certain
value will generally fluctuate with among other things the financial
conditions of the obligors on or issuers of assets, general economic
conditions,
financial markets, political
developments and developments or trends in the particular industries
invested in. With respect to synthetic securities, the value is often also
impacted by the financial condition of the related synthetic security
counterparties and the obligors or issuers of the underlying obligations.
Private investments are subject to lower reporting requirements and
are less transparent than traditional investments
While this information provides a synopsis of the events that may affect a
client’s investments, this listing is not exhaustive. Although FFLLC’s methods
of analysis and investment strategies do not present any significant or
unusual risks, all investment programs have certain risks that are borne by
the investor. Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in
mind. Clients should understand that there are inherent risks associated with
investing and depending on the risk occurrence; clients may suffer LOSS OF
ALL OR PART OF THE CLIENT’S PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT.
ITEM 9. DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present clients.
ITEM 10. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Financial Industry Activities
FFLLC is a member of The National Association of Personal Financial
Advisors (NAPFA), the Financial Planning Association (FPA), and the Estate
and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey.
Neither FFLLC nor any supervised persons are registered or have any
application pending to become registered as a broker-dealer or registered
representative of a broker-dealer.
Neither FFLLC nor any supervised persons are registered or have any
application pending to become registered as a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associated
person of the foregoing entities.
Neither FFLLC nor any supervised persons have an arrangement with any
related persons
(e.g. broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or
government securities dealer or broker, investment company or other pooled
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fund), other
investment adviser or
financial planner,
investment vehicle including a mutual fund, closed-end investment company,
unit investment trust, private investment company or ‘’hedge fund,’’ and
offshore
futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity trading
advisor, banking or thrift institution, accountant or accounting firm, lawyer or
law firm, insurance company or agency, pension consultant, real estate
broker or dealer, and/or sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships.
Neither FFLLC nor any supervised persons recommend or select other
investment advisers for your clients and receive compensation directly or
indirectly from those advisers.
Retirement Account Rollovers/Transfers (eg.,401(k) and IRAs)
and
advisors will
disclose
When recommending that a client rollover his or her account from current
retirement plan to an IRA, FFLLC and its financial advisors have a conflict of
interest. FFLLC and its financial advisors can earn investment advisory fees
by recommending that a client rollover his or her account at the retirement
plan to an IRA; however, FFLLC and its investment adviser representatives
will not earn any investment advisory fee if client does not rollover the funds
in the retirement plan (unless a client retained FFLLC to provide advice about
the client’s retirement plan account). Thus, FFLLC and its financial advisors
have an economic incentive to recommend a rollover of the retirement plan
account, which is a conflict of interest. FFLLC has taken steps to manage this
conflict of interest arising from rolling over funds from an ERISA covered
retirement plan to an IRA and has adopted written policies and procedures
whereby FFLLC
the
financial
its
advantages/disadvantages of
the retirement plan/IRA rollover options
available to the client and will only recommend rollover if in the best interest
of the client.
ITEM 11. CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
FFLLC and persons associated with FFLLC (“Associated Persons”) are
permitted to buy or sell securities that it also recommends to clients
consistent with FFLLC’s policies and procedures. FFLLC has adopted a code
of ethics that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its associated
persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of
Ethics”). In accordance with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940 (the “Advisers Act”), its Code of Ethics contains written policies
reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public
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information by FFLLC or any of its associated persons. The Code of Ethics
also requires that certain of FFLLC’s personnel (called “Access Persons”)
report their personal securities holdings and transactions and obtain pre-
approval of certain investments such as initial public offerings and limited
offerings.
Unless specifically permitted in FFLLC’s Code of Ethics, none of FFLLC’s
Access Persons may effect for themselves or for their immediate family (i.e.,
spouse, minor children, and adults living in the same household as the
Access Person) any transactions in a security which is being actively
purchased or sold or is being considered as such on behalf of FFLLC’s
clients. When FFLLC is purchasing or considering for purchase any security
on behalf of a client, no Access Person may effect a transaction in that
security prior to the completion of the purchase or until a decision has been
made not to purchase such security. Similarly, when FFLLC is selling or
considering the sale of any security on behalf of a client, no Access Person
may effect a transaction in that security prior to the completion of the sale or
until a decision has been made not to sell such security.
Clients and prospective clients may contact FFLLC to request a copy of its
Code of Ethics.
ITEM 12. BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Selecting Brokerage Firms
FFLLC does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific
custodian recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such
services. FFLLC recommends custodians based on the proven integrity and
financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at
reasonable commission rates.
FFLLC recommends brokerage firms, investment custodians and trust
companies (qualified custodians). Clients are free to select whichever
custodian they wish however such a decision may result in higher transaction
fees for the client.
fees or commissions
from any of
these
FFLLC does not receive
arrangements.
Neither FFLLC nor any related person receives client referrals from a broker-
dealer or third party.
Best Execution
FFLLC reviews the execution of trades at each custodian. Trading fees
charged by the custodians is also reviewed. FFLLC does not receive any
portion of the trading fees.
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Soft Dollars
FFLLC does not receive any fees or credits from any custodians, mutual fund
companies, or affiliated parties. In addition, FFLLC does not receive research
or other products or services other than execution from a broker-dealer or a
third party (‘’soft dollar benefits’’) in connection with client securities
transactions.
Order Aggregation
Most trades are mutual funds or exchange-traded funds where trade
aggregation does not garner any client benefit.
ITEM 13. REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed semi-annually by Jorie Johnson and/or her
designee. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market
conditions dictate or as requested by the client.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's particular situation.
Regular Reports
Accounts are reviewed to analyze the client's current investment positions
and the likelihood that the performance of each security will contribute to the
investment objectives of the client.
Clients receive periodic communications on at least an annual basis at the
time of their financial plan update. The written financial plan update may
include a net worth statement, portfolio statement, and a summary of
objectives and progress towards meeting those objectives.
ITEM 14. CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Incoming Referrals
referrals came
FFLLC has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years.
The
from current clients, estate planning attorneys,
accountants, mortgage brokers, insurance agents, employees, personal
friends of employees and other similar sources. The firm does not
compensate referring parties for these referrals.
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Referrals Out
FFLLC does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other
professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Item 15. Custody
Custody
the
fee
to be deducted
from
FFLLC does not maintain physical custody of client assets. FFLLC engages
several qualified, nationally recognized SEC registered broker-dealers to
custody and safe keep client assets. FFLLC has custody of the funds and
securities solely as a consequence of its authority to make withdrawals from
client accounts to pay its advisory fee. FFLLC has written authorization from
the client to deduct advisory fees from the account held with the qualified
custodian.
Each time a fee is directly deducted from a client account, FFLLC
concurrently: i. Sends the qualified custodian an invoice or statement of the
amount of
the client’s account; and
ii. Sends the client an invoice or statement itemizing the fee. Itemization
includes the formula used to calculate the fee, the value of the assets under
management on which the fee is based, and the time period covered by the
fee.
ITEM 16. INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Discretionary Authority for Trading
FFLLC primarily provides advisory services on a discretionary basis. FFLLC
is considered to exercise discretion over a client’s account if it can affect
transactions without first having to seek client consent. FFLLC is given this
limited power of attorney authority in the Client Agreement executed by the
client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as certain
securities not be bought or sold) subject to FFLLC’s acceptance of such
limitation.
The client approves the custodian to be used and accepts the commission
rates paid to the custodian. FFLLC does not receive any portion of the
transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian.
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ITEM 17. VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Proxy Votes
FFLLC does not vote proxies on behalf of its clients. All such proxies and
other information are provided directly to its clients by their custodian for their
own review and determination independent of FFLLC.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Condition
FFLLC does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from
meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because FFLLC does not
serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and does not require or
solicit the prepayment of more than $500 in client fees six months or more in
advance.
FFLLC has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the
past ten years.
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FIRM BROCHURE
(PART 2B OF FORM ADV)
FINANCIAL FUTURES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
RIVER PLACE EXECUTIVE CENTER
1027 NJ-70, Suite 201
BRIELLE, NEW JERSEY 08730
TEL: (732) 722-7289
WWW.FINANCIAL-FUTURES-LLC.COM
INFO@FINANCIAL-FUTURES-LLC.COM
Supervised Persons
Jorie Johnson (CRD #4740931), Principal
Eric Feldman (CRD #4160844)
Kay Fiske Wise (CRD#1103299)
Felicia Marie Greenwald (CRD#7779959)
BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT, MARCH 2026
information about
the
This brochure supplement provides
investment advisory
representative(s) that supplements Financial Futures Limited Liability Company’s
(“FFLLC”) Brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact
FFLLC if you did not receive FFLLC’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
content of this supplement.
Additional information about the above-referenced Supervised Persons is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Jorie Barnett Johnson, CFP®
Item 2. Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Year of birth: 1972
• Boston College, 1990-1994, Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Science, Concentration in Finance
Graduated Cum Laude; GPA 3.6/4.0
Dean’s List: 8 Semesters; 1990-1994
Member of the Carroll School of Management Honors Program
Recipient of Dean’s Letter of Commendation (1 of 25 awarded to a class of
600)
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1999-2001, Teaneck, NJ
Completed 6 course Certified Financial Planning Program
Business Experience:
• Financial Futures LLC, Brielle, NJ, President (2003-present)
• Lenox, Inc., Lawrenceville, NJ, Corporate Finance (1998-2004)
• Keane Inc. Boston, MA, Analyst (1997-1998)
• Granite Partners, New York, NY, Investment Banking (1996-1997)
• Prudential, Boston, MA, Financial Analyst (1994-1996)
• Shearson Lehman Brothers, Chestnut Hill, MA, Intern (1992-1994)
Item 3. Disciplinary Information.
FFLLC is required to disclose the pertinent facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events material to a client’s evaluation of Jorie Johnson. FFLLC has no information
to disclose in relation to this Item.
Item 4. Other Business Activities.
Jorie Johnson is not engaged in any other business activity.
Item 5. Additional Compensation:
Jorie Johnson does not receive an economic benefit for providing advisory services
from someone that is not a client of FFLLC.
Item 6. Supervision
Jorie Johnson, CCO (732) 722-7289 is responsible for supervision of FFLLC. Ms.
Johnson monitors the firm’s advice in an effort to ensure that investments are
suitable for individual clients and consistent with their individual needs, goals,
objectives and risk tolerance, as well as any restrictions requested by Financial
Futures. LLC’s clients
.
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Eric Feldman, CFP®, MBA
Item 2. Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Year of birth: 1978
• Penn State University, 1995-1999, University Park, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Fordham University, 2007-2010, New York, NY
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
• Farleigh Dickinson University, 2014-2016, Teaneck, NJ
Completed 6 course Certified Financial Planning Program
Business Experience:
• Financial Futures LLC, Brielle, NJ, (2018 -present)
• Odigo Financial LLC, Wall Twp. NJ, President, Registered Advisory Firm
(2016-2018)
• Four 15 Advisors, LLC, Wall Twp., Tax Services, Principal (2003 – Present)
• KARL STORZ, El Segundo, CA, Sales Finance (2009-2018)
• Pfizer, Inc., New York, NY, Sales & Event Planning (2004-2009)
Item 3. Disciplinary Information.
FFLLC is required to disclose the pertinent facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events material to a client’s evaluation of Eric Feldman. FFLLC has no information
to disclose in relation to this Item.
Item 4. Other Business Activities.
Mr. Feldman conducts tax consulting and preparation services for individual and
business through a separate entity, Four 15 Advisors, LLC. Mr. Feldman is actively
engaged and devotes substantial time and effort for this business.
.
Item 5. Additional Compensation:
Eric Feldman does not receive an economic benefit for providing advisory services
from someone that is not a client of FFLLC.
Item 6. Supervision
Jorie Johnson CCO (732) 722-7289 is responsible for supervision of FFLLC. Ms.
Johnson monitors the firm’s advice in an effort to ensure that investments are
suitable for individual clients and consistent with their individual needs, goals,
objectives and risk tolerance, as well as any restrictions requested by Financial
Futures LLC’s clients.
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Kaye Fiske Wise, CFP®, MBA
Item 2. Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Year of birth: 1960
• Bucknell University, 1978-1982, Lewisburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
• Manchester Business School, 1985-1987, Manchester England
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Finance
• Farleigh Dickinson University, 2012-2013, Teaneck, NJ
Completed 6 course Certified Financial Planning Program
Recipient of Women’s Initiative Scholarship
Business Experience:
• Financial Futures LLC, Brielle, NJ, (2018 -present)
• Four 15 Advisors, LLC, Brielle, NJ (2018 – present)
• Ingersoll-Rand Company, Manager of Pension and 401k Investments (1987-
1992)
• Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Distribution Project Manager (1983-1985)
Item 3. Disciplinary Information.
FFLLC is required to disclose the pertinent facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events material to a client’s evaluation of Kaye Fiske. FFLLC has no information to
disclose in relation to this Item.
Item 4. Other Business Activities.
Kaye Fiske is not engaged in any other business activity. Kaye Fiske provides data
support for Four 15 Advisors, LLC, a tax consulting and preparation business.
Item 5. Additional Compensation:
Kaye Fiske does not receive an economic benefit for providing advisory services from
someone that is not a client of FFLLC.
Item 6. Supervision
Jorie Johnson CCO (732) 722-7289 is responsible for supervision of FFLLC. Ms.
Johnson monitors the firm’s advice in an effort to ensure that investments are suitable
for individual clients and consistent with their individual needs, goals, objectives and risk
tolerance, as well as any restrictions requested by Financial Futures LLC clients.
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Felicia Marie Greenwald CFP®, CPA, EA
Item 2. Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Year of birth: 1994
• Chapman University, 2012-2016, Orange, CA
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Administration
• Texas A&M University, 2021
Financial Planning Capstone for Accelerated Path
Business Experience:
• Financial Futures LLC, Brielle, NJ (2022-present)
• Four15 Advisors, LLC, Brielle, NJ, Tax Services (2022-present)
• Felicia M Wong, Inc, Las Vegas, NV, Tax Services (2021-present)
• Zweig & Associates, CPAs LLP, Newport Beach, CA, Tax Services (2020-2023)
• Ernst & Young LLP, Irvine, CA, Assurance Services (2016-2020)
•
Item 3. Disciplinary Information.
FFLLC is required to disclose the pertinent facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events
material to a client’s evaluation of Felicia Wong. FFLLC has no information to disclose in
relation to this Item.
Item 4. Other Business Activities.
Felicia Wong conducts tax consulting and preparation services for individuals and businesses
through a separate entity, Four 15 Advisors, LLC and Felicia M Wong, Inc. Miss. Wong is
actively engaged and devotes substantial time and effort for these businesses.
Item 5. Additional Compensation:
Felicia Wong does not receive an economic benefit for providing advisory services from
someone that is not a client of FFLLC.
Item 6. Supervision
Jorie Johnson, CCO (732) 722-7289 is responsible for supervision of FFLLC. Ms. Johnson
monitors the firm’s advice in an effort to ensure that investments are suitable for individual
clients and consistent with their individual needs, goals, objectives and risk tolerance, as well as
any restrictions requested by Financial Futures LLC’s clients.
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FINANCIAL DESIGNATION EXPLANATION
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (tm),
CFP and federally registered CFP (with flame design) marks (collectively, the "CFP marks") are
professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. ("CFP Board"). The CFP certification is a voluntary certification; no
federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold 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 80,000
individuals have obtained CFP certification in the United States.
EDUCATION
Unlike many financial advisors, CFP® professionals must develop their theoretical and practical
knowledge by completing a comprehensive course of study at a college or university offering a
financial planning curriculum approved by CFP Board. Applicants may also satisfy the education
requirement by submitting a transcript review or previous financial planning-related course work.
Or, they can show that they have attained certain professional designations or academic
degrees that cover the important subjects in CFP Board’s financial planning curriculum.
EXAMINATION
CFP® professionals must pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam, which tests their
abilities to apply financial planning knowledge to real-life situations. The exam covers the
financial planning process, tax planning, employee benefits and retirement planning, estate
planning, investment management and insurance. This comprehensive exam ensures that a
CFP® professional is highly qualified to develop a plan for your finances.
EXPERIENCE
CFP® professionals complete several years of experience related to delivering financial
planning services to clients prior to earning the right to use the CFP® certification trademarks.
This hands-on experience guarantees that CFP® professionals have practical financial planning
knowledge, so you can count on them to help you create a realistic financial plan that fits your
individual needs.
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