Overview
Assets Under Management: $146 million
High-Net-Worth Clients: 53
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (GLADWYN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC - ADV BROCHURE, AUG 25, 2025)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $50,000 | 2.00% |
| $50,001 | $100,000 | 1.50% |
| $100,001 | $500,000 | 1.25% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $1,000,001 | $1,250,000 | 0.90% |
| $1,250,001 | $2,500,000 | 0.80% |
| $2,500,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.70% |
| $5,000,001 | $7,500,000 | 0.60% |
| $7,500,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.50% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.40% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $11,750 | 1.18% |
| $5 million | $41,500 | 0.83% |
| $10 million | $69,000 | 0.69% |
| $50 million | $229,000 | 0.46% |
| $100 million | $429,000 | 0.43% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 53
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 82.88
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 363
Discretionary Accounts: 346
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 17
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 135544
Last Filing Date: 2025-02-19 00:00:00
Website: https://gladwynfinancial.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: GLADWYN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC - ADV BROCHURE, AUG 25, 2025 (2025-08-26)
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Form ADV, Part 2A: Firm Brochure
• This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact Timothy T. Murray, CFP®, CDFA® at
TimMurray@GladwynFinancial.com or at the phone number below. The information in
this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
• Additional information about Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. is also available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
• Being a “Registered Investment Advisor” (RIA) or being described as “registered,” does
not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Item 1 – Identification
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc.
13603 Gladwyn Ct., Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-810-8424 Fax: 703-991-5519
Email: TimMurray@GladwynFinancial.com
Website: www.GladwynFinancial.com
Date of this Brochure: August 25, 2025
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc (hereinafter “Gladwyn”) is required to file an amended
update of this Form ADV Firm Brochure annually with U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), Virginia State Corporation Commission, Texas State Securities Board,
and Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Gladwyn will provide a new copy of this Firm
Brochure as necessary based on changes or new information, at any time, without charge.
Material changes since the last annual update January 2024:
• The firm has become registered with the SEC.
• The firm has added a new representative.
• A notice filing to the state of Florida has been made.
Currently, this Firm Brochure may be requested by contacting Timothy T. Murray, CFP®,
CDFA® at 703-810-8424 or TimMurray@GladwynFinancial.com. This brochure is also
available on the web at www.GladwynFinancial.com. Additional information about Gladwyn
Financial Advisors, Inc. is available via the SEC’s web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The
SEC’s website also provides information about any person affiliated, registered, or are
required to be registered as investment advisor representatives of Gladwyn Financial
Advisors, Inc.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Identification .................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................ 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ............................................................................................ 3
Item 4 – Advisory Business ........................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................. 5
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................. 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients .............................................................................................. 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss ....................... 7
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................... 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ............................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................... 11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ...................................................................................... 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................... 12
Item 16 – Investment Discretion.................................................................................... 12
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................. 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................... 13
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. (Gladwyn) is a corporation formed under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has operated as a Registered Investment Advisory
(RIA) firm since June 2005. The principal owners of Gladwyn are Timothy T. Murray,
CFP®, CDFA® and his wife, Polly A. Murray.
B. Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. (Gladwyn) provides financial planning services which
typically involve providing a variety of services to clients, principally advisory in nature,
regarding the management of their financial resources. Gladwyn will first conduct an
initial consultation with the client during which pertinent information about the client’s
financial circumstances and objectives is collected. Once such information has been
reviewed and analyzed, a written financial plan—designed to achieve the clients’ stated
financial goals and objectives—will be produced and presented to the client. The
primary objective of this process is to allow Gladwyn to assist the client in developing a
strategy for the successful management of income, assets, and liabilities while meeting
the client’s financial goals and objectives.
Some clients may only require advice on a single aspect of the management of their
financial resources. For these clients, Gladwyn offers financial plans in a modular format
and/or general consulting services that address only those specific areas of concern.
These areas may include, but are not limited to, cash flow management, investment
planning, retirement planning, insurance and risk management, college education
planning, debt counseling, advice on existing or potential investment products, asset
allocation, and/or financial decision making/negotiation.
Gladwyn develops financial plans based on the client’s current financial situation. They
are based on financial information provided by the client. Clients are advised that
certain assumptions may be made with respect to interest and inflation rates as well as
the use of past trends and performance of the market and economy. Past performance
is in no way an indication of future performance. Gladwyn cannot offer any guarantees
or promises that the client’s financial goals and objectives will be met. If ongoing
financial planning services are requested, it is the client’s responsibility to promptly
notify Gladwyn if their financial situation, goals, objectives, or needs change.
C. Investment Advisory Services
Gladwyn provides discretionary or non-discretionary portfolio management services
where investment advice is custom tailored to meet the needs and investment
objectives of the client. Gladwyn uses a client completed investment questionnaire
along with advisor consultations to determine the appropriate asset allocation. An
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Investment Policy Summary (IPS) details the specific recommended investments. Once
the IPS is approved by the client, initial trades are made. Gladwyn then regularly
monitors client portfolios. If certain investment thresholds are met warranting a portfolio
rebalance, Gladwyn requests approval of changes for non-discretionary clients or
executes trades on behalf of discretionary clients. It is the client’s responsibility to
promptly notify Gladwyn if their financial situation, goals, objectives, or needs change.
Gladwyn has discretion over Client accounts to execute previously approved trades or if
a trade is required to make funds available for advisory fees as described in the
Gladwyn Financial Advisors Engagement Agreement.
Gladwyn investment selections primarily consist of index-based exchange-traded funds
(ETFs), and mutual funds. Occasionally, individual equities and bonds may be held in
Gladwyn client portfolios.
Approximate Assets Under Management (as February 4, 2025):
Non-Discretionary: $ 17 million
$ 129 million
Discretionary:
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
A. Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Gladwyn charges an hourly rate of $250 for financial planning and consulting services.
An estimate of the total time/cost will be determined at the commencement of the
advisory relationship. An initial payment of 50% of the estimated time/cost may be
required at the start of the advisory relationship and the balance will be due upon
completion of the contracted services. The final fee will be determined based on the
facts and circumstances of the client’s financial situation and the complexity of the
financial plan or service(s) requested. In limited circumstances, the time/cost could
potentially exceed the initial estimate. In such cases Gladwyn will notify the client and
may request that the client pay an additional fee.
The client may terminate the financial planning and/or consulting agreement within five
business days of the date of acceptance without penalty to the client. After the five-
business day period, either party may terminate the agreement by providing written
notice to the other party. However, the client will incur a pro rata charge for bona fide
financial planning and/or consulting services rendered prior to such termination. In the
event there are any prepaid, unearned fees, Gladwyn will promptly refund a pro rata
share to the client.
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B. Portfolio Management Services
The annual fee for portfolio management services is billed quarterly in arrears based on
the market value of the managed accounts on the last day of the quarter. Fees are
assessed pro rata in the event the portfolio management agreement is executed at any
time other than the first day of a billing period. Gladwyn’s fees for portfolio management
services, subject to negotiation, are based on the following tiered fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
0.5000%
$0 to $50,000
0.3750%
$50,001 to $100,000
0.3125%
$100,001 to $500,000
0.2500%
$500,001 to $1,000,000
0.2250%
$1,000,001 to $1,250,000
0.2000%
$1,250,001 to $2,500,000
$2,500,001 to $5,000,000 0.1750%
0.1500%
$5,000,001 to $7,500,000
0.1250%
$7,500,001 to $10,000,000
0.1000%
$10,000,001 and higher
Quarterly Fee Annualized Fee
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
0.80%
0.70%
0.60%
0.50%
0.40%
Payment of fees will be made by the custodian holding the client’s securities provided
that the following requirements are met:
• The client provides written authorization permitting the fees to be paid directly from
the client’s account held by the custodian (i.e., Fidelity Investments). Gladwyn does
not have access to client funds for payment of fees without client consent in writing.
• Gladwyn sends the client an invoice showing the amount of the fee, the value of the
client’s assets on which the fee is based, and the specific manner in which the fee
was calculated.
• The custodian agrees to send the client a statement, at least quarterly, indicating all
amounts dispersed from the account including the amount of the advisory fee paid
directly to Gladwyn.
Gladwyn fees are exclusive of brokerage transaction fees, and other related costs or
expenses. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third party
investment and other third parties such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees,
deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic
fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions.
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds also charge internal management fees which
are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges and fees are exclusive of and in
addition to Gladwyn’s fee. Gladwyn shall not receive any portion of custodian
charges or other third party fees.
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Gladwyn retains the discretion to negotiate fees on a client-by-client basis. Client facts,
circumstances, and needs will be considered in determining the fee schedule. These
include the complexity of the client, assets to be placed under management, anticipated
future additional assets, related accounts, portfolio style, and account composition,
among other factors. Discounts, which are not generally available to our advisory
clients, may be offered to family members and friends of employees of our firm. We may
group certain related accounts for the purpose of determining the annualized fee. The
specific annual fee schedule is identified in the signed Engagement Agreement made
between the advisor and each client.
Gladwyn or our client may terminate the management agreement within five business
days of the date of acceptance without penalty to the client. After the five-business day
period, either party, upon 30 days written notice to the other, may terminate the
management agreement. The management fee will be pro-rated for the quarter in which
the cancellation notice was given, and fees will be due and payable by the client.
Refunds are not applicable as fees are paid in arrears.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Gladwyn does not charge any performance-based fees (i.e., fees based on a share of
capital gains or on capital appreciation of the assets of a client) nor participate in side-
by-side management of assets. Side-by-side management is a situation where an
advisor is managing multiple accounts with differing fee structures which may lead to a
conflict of interest where one account is favored over another.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Gladwyn offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to
individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations,
corporations, and other business entities.
Gladwyn has no minimum account size nor minimum client net worth policies.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Gladwyn ascertains investor’s goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon through an
interview process. These findings, along with an investment questionnaire, are used to
determine investment strategies or financial plans that are, according to the Advisor’s
judgment, best suited to fit the client’s needs. In providing its financial planning and
investment advisory services, Gladwyn generally focuses on the long-term. After
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Gladwyn evaluates the client’s financial needs, the Advisor designs investment and risk
management strategies to help the client achieve his or her financial goals.
Gladwyn investment recommendations reflect certain principles and considerations. All
investment accounts are analyzed as a single aggregated portfolio. Recommendations
are then made to allocate the portfolio across multiple diverse asset classes. Tax
efficiency is important but is not the sole consideration in developing a strategy. Finally,
close attention is paid to investment expenses and numerous other factors related to
individual investment selection.
Investment strategies may include long-term and short-term security purchases
depending upon the individual needs of the client. The concept of asset allocation or
spreading investments among numerous asset classes is in the forefront of Gladwyn’s
investment strategies. This approach may help reduce portfolio volatility while still
providing returns that align with investment goals.
The major asset classes Gladwyn commonly recommends are U.S. Large-Capitalization
Stocks (growth & value), U.S. Mid-Capitalization Stocks (growth & value), U.S. Small-
Capitalization Stocks (growth & value), Non-U.S. Stocks, Emerging Market Stocks,
Commodities, Short, Intermediate, and Long-term Corporate and Government Bonds,
Non-US and Emerging Markets Corporate and Government Bonds, High Yield Bonds,
Cash and Cash equivalents. Gladwyn generally does not recommend specific individual
securities or specific sectors within asset classes as exposure to these sectors is
provided by the recommended funds.
Gladwyn does not attempt to “time the market” or make specific, short-term
predictions in market directions. As opposed to “timing the market”, Gladwyn
believes that a better strategy is “time in the market”.
Gladwyn generally recommends no-load (or load waived) mutual and exchange-traded
funds (ETF’s) that represent either an index or managed portfolio of individual securities
diversified within the target asset class. The analyzed criteria include expense ratio,
performance, style, tenure, market capitalization, turnover ratio, and date of inception.
Recommendations for purchasing investments will be based on publicly available
reports and analysis. Gladwyn utilizes many sources of public information and research
materials.
Gladwyn encourages the strategy of regular portfolio rebalancing on a quarterly basis,
at a minimum. Periodic rebalancing is a disciplined way to, over time, buy (relatively)
low and sell (relatively) high while maintaining the portfolio’s allocation target values.
Depending on the client’s individual circumstances, Gladwyn may encourage more
frequent portfolio reviews or analysis. It is the client’s responsibility to notify Gladwyn
of changes in their long-term goals or if there are significant financial circumstances
that need to be addressed.
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Gladwyn’s investment strategies are based on Six Principles and Practices:
Principles
1. Faith – that the United States and, in aggregate, world economies will continue
to grow and outpace inflation as they always have—long-term.
2. Patience – in the approach and management of long-term investments.
Proven investment strategies need sufficient time to work.
3. Discipline – to consistently adhere to and fully embrace the current investment
plan, regardless of market conditions. Action taken will be based on a set plan
as opposed to a reaction to market movement or current events.
Practices
1. Asset allocation – establishes a stock/commodity/bond & cash ratio that is
appropriate for the investor’s risk tolerance—which helps reduce the likelihood
of panic selling at market lows.
2. Diversification – spreads risk among numerous asset classes so that a single
category or security’s decline will not, in a significant way, adversely affect the
overall performance of the portfolio.
3. Rebalancing – takes advantage of market volatility by reducing the holdings of
investment categories that have outperformed others (selling high) and using
those proceeds to purchase investment categories that have underperformed
(buying low).
Investing in stocks and bonds, whether directly or through funds, carries the risk of
principal loss. Gladwyn clients should carefully review their investment policy
summary and fund prospectuses, and seek clarification on investment strategies as
needed, before implementing any investment plan.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to the evaluation of Gladwyn or the
integrity of Gladwyn’s management.
Gladwyn has no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
No Gladwyn employees are registered, or have an application pending to register, as a
broker-dealer, registered representative of a broker-dealer, futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor.
Gladwyn does not have any related parties, and as a result, does not have a
relationship with any related parties.
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For investment advisory and financial planning clients, Gladwyn receives compensation
directly from said clients and does not receive any remuneration from outside sources
or have any conflicts of interest with any third party.
In addition to investment advisory and financial planning services, Timothy T. Murray,
CFP®, CDFA® offers income tax preparation and divorce financial analysis services
through Gladwyn. Investment advisory and/or financial planning clients of Gladwyn may
choose to utilize these additional services. Clients are advised that the fees paid to
Gladwyn for investment advisory and financial planning services are distinct and
separate from fees paid for the above-mentioned services. Timothy T. Murray spends
approximately 5% of their professional time acting in separate capacities that involve tax
preparation and divorce financial analysis.
As a fiduciary, Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., has certain legal obligations, including
the obligation to act in the clients’ best interest. Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc.
maintains a Business Continuity and Succession Plan and seeks to avoid a disruption of
service to clients in the event of an unforeseen loss of key personnel, due to disability or
death. As such, Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. has entered into a succession
agreement with Focus Partners Wealth (formerly Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC)
effective April 8, 2022. Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. can provide additional
information to any current or prospective client upon request to Timothy T. Murray,
CFP®, CDFA®, President at (703) 810-8424 or TimMurray@GladwynFinancial.com.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Gladwyn has adopted a Code of Ethics, the full text of which is available upon request.
Gladwyn desires to comply with all applicable laws and regulations governing its
practice and believes that compliance with such regulations is a signal to its clients that
Gladwyn exists to serve them. Gladwyn supports the efforts of those organizations
dedicated to upholding the law.
Gladwyn has also set forth guidelines for professional standards under which all
employees of Gladwyn are to conduct themselves, with the intention of always
protecting client’s interests and to demonstrate its commitment to its fiduciary duties of
honesty, good faith, and fair dealing. All employees are expected to strictly adhere to
these guidelines as well as the procedures for approval and reporting established in the
Code of Ethics.
Gladwyn does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related
person to Gladwyn has a material financial interest.
Advisors of Gladwyn do, however, regularly own, buy, and sell mutual and exchange-
traded funds (ETFs) for themselves that they also recommend to clients.
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Privacy Policies
Protecting client privacy is of high importance. Gladwyn views protecting its clients’
private information as a top priority and, pursuant to the requirements of the federal
Gramm Leach Bliley Act, Gladwyn has instituted policies and procedures to ensure that
client information is kept private and secure.
Gladwyn does not disclose nonpublic personal information about its clients or former
clients to any nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. While servicing a
client's account, Gladwyn may share some information with its service providers, such
as transfer agents, custodians, broker-dealers, accountants, and lawyers.
Gladwyn restricts internal access to client information to those associated persons
working with or for Gladwyn who need access to that information to facilitate the
delivery of services to the client. Gladwyn has not and will never sell client information.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
For brokerage accounts, Gladwyn’s clients purchase investments through National
Financial Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fidelity Investments. For Section
529 College Savings Plans, Gladwyn’s clients purchase investments through American
Funds. These firms are independent from and unaffiliated with Gladwyn. Fidelity
Investments and American Funds offers services to independent investment advisors
which include custody of securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of
transactions.
Not all advisors require clients to use a specific broker-dealer. By utilizing Fidelity
Investments and/or American Funds, Gladwyn clients may not receive the most
favorable execution of transactions, which may result in a higher cost. Fidelity
Investments and/or American Funds may charge a higher transaction fee for a particular
type of service than can be obtained from another broker-dealer.
As a matter of policy and practice, Gladwyn does not use client “block trades.”
Consequently, certain client trades may be executed before others, and at a different
price. Additionally, Gladwyn clients may not receive volume discounts available to
advisors who block client trades.
The research products and services that Gladwyn may receive from Fidelity
Investments and American Funds may include financial publications, information about
companies and industries, research software, and other products or services. Such
research products and services are provided to all investment advisors who utilize
Fidelity Investments or American Funds and are not considered to be paid for with soft
dollars.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Review of Accounts
Gladwyn will monitor client accounts on a continual basis and will conduct formal
reviews with clients quarterly, or more frequently, depending on the scope of the
engagement. Triggering factors that stimulate the review of a client’s account include,
but are not limited to, the following: a deposit or withdrawal of cash, changes in
economic conditions, changes in the client’s financial situation or investment objectives,
and the client’s request for an additional review of the account. Accounts are reviewed
in the context of each client's stated investment objectives and guidelines.
Reports to Clients
Clients will receive statements directly from Fidelity Investments and/or American Funds
on a monthly or quarterly basis. Gladwyn will provide quarterly performance reports and
billing statements. Additional reports may be provided upon client request.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Gladwyn does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third
party, for advice rendered to our clients. Gladwyn also does not provide or receive
compensation, from any third party, directly or indirectly, for referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Gladwyn shall never have custody of any client funds or securities, as the services of
qualified and independent custodians (i.e., Fidelity Investments and/or American Funds)
will be used for these asset management services. It is recommended, however, that
clients regularly review statements provided by the custodian.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Gladwyn provides investment advice custom tailored to meet the needs and investment
objectives of the client. Investment advisory and portfolio management services are
provided on either a discretionary basis, where the advisor independently initiates
portfolio changes in line with the client’s investment plan, or non-discretionary basis,
where all changes to the portfolio are pre-approved by the client.
For discretionary trading, Gladwyn determines the trade amount, type, and broker-
dealer. Specific client investment restrictions may limit Gladwyn’s ability to manage
client portfolios properly, and as such, may have an impact on the performance of the
portfolio. Therefore, Gladwyn does not accept client trade limitations.
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The signed client engagement agreement indicates whether discretionary or non-
discretionary investment advisory services are to be provided. Any changes regarding
discretionary or non-discretionary investment advisory services require the signing of a
new engagement agreement.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Gladwyn does not accept authority or responsibility to vote proxies for client securities
even if requested to do so by a client. Clients generally receive proxy material directly
from their custodian or transfer agent and may or may not elect to vote proxies.
Gladwyn does not offer advice on voting proxies.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Gladwyn does not foresee any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair the
ability to meet contractual commitments to clients. Gladwyn has never been the subject
of a bankruptcy petition.
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Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc
13603 Gladwyn Ct., Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-810-8424 Fax: 703-991-5519
Website: www.GladwynFinancial.com
Firm CRD: 135544
Timothy T. Murray, CFP®, CDFA®
Principal/Chief Compliance Officer
Investment Advisor Representative
Individual CRD#: 4419210
Form ADV Part 2B
Brochure Supplement
February 4, 2025
Item 1 – Cover Page
This brochure provides information about Timothy T. Murray that supplements Gladwyn
Financial Advisors, Inc Form ADV Part 2A firm brochure. You should have received a copy of
that brochure. Please contact Timothy T. Murray at (703) 810-8424 if you have not received
the full brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Timothy T. Murray is available on the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Regulatory guidance requires Gladwyn to disclose relevant post-secondary education and
professional training for each principal executive and associate of the firm, as well as their
business experience.
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons
Principal/Chief Compliance Officer/Registered Investment Advisor Representative
Timothy T. Murray, CFP®, CDFA®
Year of Birth: 1963
CRD Number: 4419210
Educational Background and Business Experience
Designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
Licenses:
Series 66 - Registered Investment Advisor Representative
Formal Education after High School:
Virginia Tech, B.S., Civil Engineering
George Mason University, M.Ed., Education
Florida State University, Financial Planning Certificate
Business Background for the Past 5 Years:
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., Registered Investment Advisor Representative,
06/2005 to Present
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., President/Owner,
01/2002 to Present
Descriptions of Professional Designations
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with
flame design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks
granted in the United States by 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 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.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
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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.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability
to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial
planning to real world circumstances.
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a
set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP®
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two
years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of
Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the
financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct.
The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning
services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide
financial planning services in the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be
subject to CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or
permanent revocation of their CFP® certification.
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) Designation Explanation Statement:
To be authorized to use the CDFA® designation, a candidate must satisfactorily fulfill
educational, examination, and experience requirements. The examination tests
understanding and knowledge of the financial aspects of divorce. In addition, the
candidate must demonstrate the practical application of this knowledge in the divorce
process. Once certified, CDFA® practitioners are required to maintain technical
competence, fulfill ethical obligations, and complete, over a two-year period, a minimum
of 30 hours of divorce-related continuing education.
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered Investment Advisor firms (RIAs) are required to disclose certain material facts
about its associated personnel regarding any legal or disciplinary events, including criminal
or civil action in a domestic, foreign or military court, or any proceeding before a state, federal
or foreign regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization, or suspension or sanction by a
professional association for violation of its conduct rules material to the evaluation of each
officer or a supervised person providing investment advice.
Timothy T. Murray has not been the subject of such a material event.
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Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Investment advisor representatives are required to disclose outside business activities that
account for a significant portion of their time or income, or that may present a conflict of
interest with their advisory activities.
In addition to investment advisory and financial planning services, Timothy T. Murray, CFP®,
CDFA® offers income tax preparation and divorce financial analysis services through
Gladwyn. Investment advisory and/or financial planning clients of Gladwyn may choose to
utilize these additional services. Clients are advised that fees paid to Gladwyn for investment
advisory and financial planning services are distinct and separate from fees paid for the
above-mentioned services. Timothy T. Murray currently spends approximately 5% of their
professional time acting in separate capacities that involve tax preparation and divorce
financial analysis.
Timothy T. Murray does not have a material relationship with the issuer of any security. Mr.
Murray is not registered, nor does he have an application pending to register as a registered
representative of a broker-dealer or associated person of a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor. He does not receive commissions,
bonuses, or other compensation based on the sale of securities, including that as a registered
representative of a broker-dealer or the distribution or service (“trail”) fees from the sale of
mutual funds.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Neither Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., nor Timothy T. Murray are compensated for
advisory services involving performance-based fees. Firm policy does not allow employees
to accept or receive additional economic benefits, such as sales awards or other prizes, for
providing advisory services to clients.
Item 6 - Supervision
Timothy T. Murray serves as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Because supervising
oneself poses a conflict of interest, the firm has adopted policies and procedures to mitigate
this conflict. Questions relating to Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc, its services, or this Form
ADV Part 2, may be sent to Mr. Murray at (703) 810-8424.
Additional information about Gladwyn, other advisory firms, or associated investment advisor
representatives is available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. A search of this site for firms may
be accomplished by firm name or a unique firm identifier, known as an IARD or CRD
number. The CRD number for Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc is 135544. The business and
disciplinary history, if any, of an investment advisory firm and its representatives may also be
obtained by calling the Virginia Division of Securities & Retail Franchising at (800) 552-7945
or the Securities Commission in the state where the client resides.
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Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc
13603 Gladwyn Ct., Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-810-8424 Fax: 703-991-5519
Website: www.GladwynFinancial.com
Firm CRD: 135544
Robert J. Murray
Financial Advisor
Individual CRD#: 7992146
Form ADV Part 2B
Brochure Supplement
February 4, 2025
Item 1 – Cover Page
This brochure provides information about Robert J. Murray that supplements Gladwyn
Financial Advisors, Inc Form ADV Part 2A firm brochure. You should have received a copy of
that brochure. Please contact Timothy T. Murray at (703) 810-8424 if you have not received
the full brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Robert J. Murray is available on the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Regulatory guidance requires Gladwyn to disclose relevant post-secondary education and
professional training for each principal executive and associate of the firm, as well as their
business experience.
Registered Investment Advisor Representative
Robert J. Murray
Year of Birth: 1996
CRD Number: 7992146
Educational Background and Business Experience:
Licenses: Series 65 - Registered Investment Advisor Representative
Formal Education after High School:
Virginia Tech, B.S., Double Major, Communications and Religion & Culture
Business Background for the Past 5 Years:
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., Financial Advisor, 03/2024 to Present
Mission Realty, Office Manager, 07/2020 – 03/2024
Young Life, Year Long Intern, 09/2019 – 06/2020
Full Time Student, 09/2014 – 09/2019
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Registered Investment Advisor firms (RIAs) are required to disclose certain material facts
about its associated personnel regarding any legal or disciplinary events, including criminal or
civil action in a domestic, foreign or military court, or any proceeding before a state, federal or
foreign regulatory agency, self-regulatory organization, or suspension or sanction by a
professional association for violation of its conduct rules material to the evaluation of each
officer or a supervised person providing investment advice.
Robert J. Murray has not been the subject of such a material event.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Robert J. Murray does not have any outside business activities.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Neither Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc., nor Robert J. Murray is compensated for advisory
services involving performance-based fees. Firm policy does not allow employees to accept or
receive additional economic benefits, such as sales awards or other prizes, for providing
advisory services to clients.
Item 6 - Supervision
Timothy T. Murray, as Chief Compliance Officer of Gladwyn, supervises the advisory activities
of Robert J. Murray. Clients may contact Timothy T. Murray at the phone number on this
brochure supplement.
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Appendix A
Client Information Privacy Principles
The safeguarding of client information is taken seriously at Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc (Gladwyn). To
affirm our continuing commitment to the proper use of client information, we have set forth the following Privacy
Principles.
1. Recognition of a Client’s Expectation of Privacy: At Gladwyn, we believe the confidentiality and
protection of client information is one of our fundamental responsibilities. And while information is critical to
providing quality service, we recognize that one of our most important assets is our client’s trust. Thus, the
safekeeping of client information is a priority for Gladwyn.
2. Use, Collection, and Retention of Client Information: Gladwyn limits the use, collection, and retention of
client information to what we believe is necessary or useful to conduct our business, provide quality service,
and offer products, services, and other opportunities that may be of interest to our clients. Information
collected may include, but is not limited to the following: name, address, telephone number, tax
identification number, date of birth, employment status, annual income, and net worth. Gladwyn may,
unless requested in writing to the contrary, provide information to accountants, attorneys, or other
professionals working with current Gladwyn clients.
3. Maintenance of Accurate Information: Gladwyn recognizes that it must maintain accurate client records.
Therefore, Gladwyn has established procedures to maintain the accuracy of client information and to keep
such information current and complete. These procedures include responding to requests to correct
inaccurate information in a timely manner.
4. Limiting Employee Access to Information: At Gladwyn, employee access to personally identifiable client
information is limited to those with a business reason to know such information. Employees are educated
on the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of client information and on these Privacy Principles.
Dut to the importance of these issues, all Gladwyn employees are responsible for maintaining the
confidentiality of client information and employees who violate these Privacy Principles will be subject to
disciplinary measures.
5. Protection of Information via Established Security Procedures: Gladwyn recognizes that a fundamental
element of maintaining effective client privacy procedures is to provide reasonable protection against
unauthorized access to client information. Therefore, Gladwyn has established appropriate security
standards and procedures to guard against any unauthorized access to client information.
6. Disclosure of Privacy Principles to Clients: Gladwyn recognizes and respects the privacy expectations
of our clients and wants them to understand our commitment to privacy in our use of client information. As
a result of this commitment, we have produced this Privacy Principles document which is delivered via
email along with the annually updated Form ADV, Part 2A. Simultaneously, Form ADV, Part 2a, Privacy
Principles, and Form CRS are uploaded to each client’s secure web portal. Clients who have questions
about these Privacy Principles or have a question about the privacy of their client information should contact
Timothy T. Murray, CFP®, CDFA® at 703-810-8424 or e-mail him at TimMurray@GladwynFinancial.com.
These Privacy Principles apply to individuals, and we reserve the right to change these Privacy Principles, and
any of the policies or procedures described above, at any time without prior notice. These Privacy Principles are
for general guidance and do not constitute a contract or create legal rights and do not modify or amend any
agreements we have with our clients.
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Form CRS
(Client Relationship Summary)
Dated: February 4, 2025
Item 1: Introduction
Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. (“Gladwyn” or “Advisor”) is registered with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment advisor. Brokerage and investment
advisory services and fees differ, and it is important for you to understand the differences. Free
and simple tools are available to research firms and financial professionals at Investor.gov/CRS.
This site also provides educational materials about broker-dealers, investment advisors, and
investing.
Ask your Advisor:
• Given my financial situation, should I hire an investment advisor? Why?
• How do you determine which investments are appropriate for my portfolio?
• What is your relevant experience, including your licenses, education, and other
qualifications?
• What do these qualifications mean?
Item 2: Relationship and Services
What investment services and advice do you provide?
Gladwyn offers investment advisory services to retail investors. Our services include financial
planning and investment advisory services.
Monitoring:
Under our investment management services, your investment accounts will be monitored
and reviewed regularly on at least a quarterly basis. We will provide advice regarding your
overall portfolio, as well as the allocation of your investments within your accounts, to ensure
they are positioned appropriately based on your goals and objectives.
If you hire our firm solely for financial planning services, we will include a review of your
current investment accounts for which we are providing advice. However, ongoing monitoring
and review of these accounts will not be included in the standard financial planning
engagement unless explicitly agreed upon in writing.
Investment Authority:
Our investment management service offers two options regarding transaction authorization.
You may grant us discretionary authority, allowing us to buy and sell securities on your behalf
without your prior consent. Alternatively, you may choose a non-discretionary arrangement,
requiring your approval before any securities are purchased or sold in your account(s).
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Limited Investment Offerings:
Our investment recommendations will be limited to mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
Other firms may provide wider investment recommendations, at the same or differing costs.
Account Minimums and other Requirements:
There is no account size requirement for retail investors to open or maintain an account under
our management.
For additional information, please review Item 4, 7, and 13 of our Form ADV Part 2A.
Ask your Advisor:
• Help me understand how these fees and costs might affect my investments. If I give
you $10,000 to invest, how much of this will go to fees and costs, and how much
will be invested for me?
Item 3: Fees, Costs, Conflicts, and Standard of Conduct
What fees will I pay?
The fees paid to our firm and the frequency with which you are billed depends on the services
being provided. For investment advisory services, we charge a fee based on a percentage of
assets under management ranging from 0.40% to 2.00%. Fees are charged quarterly in arrears.
For financial planning and consulting services, we charge an hourly fee of $250 for the
development and delivery of a financial plan and may request half of that fee to be paid upfront.
We are paid for investment management services based on a percentage of your managed
portfolio value. Therefore, the larger your portfolio, the higher your fees. We, therefore, have an
incentive to encourage you to increase the assets in your account. We recognize this potential
conflict of interest and are committed to ensuring all recommendations and investment
decisions are made with your best interests in mind.
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses which you may incur. Additional fees may include certain charges imposed by
custodians. There may be custodial fees, deferred sales charges, or other fees and taxes on
brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded funds also
charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in each fund's prospectus.
You will pay fees and costs whether you make or lose money on your investments. Fees
and other expenses will reduce the earnings on your investments. Please be sure you
understand what fees and charges you are paying. For additional information, please
review Item 5 of our Form ADV Part 2A.
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Ask your Advisor:
• How might your conflicts of interest affect me and how will you address them?
What are your legal obligations to me when acting as my investment advisor? How else
does your firm make money and what conflicts of interest do you have?
When we are your investment advisor, we always must act so that our interests are never
prioritized ahead of yours. At the same time, how we earn our fee may create a conflict of
interest. You should understand this and ask about possible conflicts as they can affect the
investment advice we provide. For example, if your account value increases and the tiered
management fee percentage remains the same, the total fee paid will increase proportionately.
How do your financial professionals make money?
Gladwyn’s investment advisors are compensated on a salary basis and a discretionary bonus
based on the firm’s metrics. Owners are compensated if the firm is profitable. This may create
a conflict of interest in that there is an incentive for our advisors to encourage you to increase
your investment account size. Neither our firm nor our advisors receive commissions.
Ask your Advisor:
• As a financial professional, do you have any disciplinary history? For what type of
conduct?
Item 4: Disciplinary History
Do you or your financial professionals have legal or disciplinary history?
Neither Gladwyn nor its advisors have ever faced disciplinary action. Investors can visit
Investor.gov/CRS for a free and simple search tool to research Gladwyn and our financial
professionals.
Is he or she a representative of an investment advisor or a broker-dealer?
Ask your Advisor:
• Who is my primary contact person?
•
• To whom can I raise concerns about how this person is treating me?
Item 5: Additional Information
You can find additional information regarding our firm and receive a copy of this relationship
summary by visiting our website at www.GladwynFinancial.com or by contacting 703-810-8424.
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