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Gordian Advisors, LLC
Client Brochure
Form ADV, Part 2A
February 27, 2026
2200 E. River Road Ste. 109
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 615-2779
www.gordianadvisors.com
Contact: JD Matchett-Robles
(520) 615-2779, Ext. 1
jd@gordianadvisors.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Gordian Advisors, LLC. If you have
any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (520) 615-2779, or at jd@gordianadvisors.com.
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. Any reference to Gordian Advisors, LLC as a “registered investment
adviser” does not imply any certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Gordian Advisors, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Gordian Advisors, LLC’s CRD number is 121362.
ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES
The Form ADV, Part 2 for Gordian Advisors, LLC, was last updated on March 10, 2025. There are no material changes in
this updated Form ADV, Part 2A brochure from March 10, 2025.
There has been no other material change in the individuals associated with Gordian Advisors, LLC, and no other change
in the firm’s control ownership, the firm’s business practices or the firm’s business relationships.
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ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 1
IDENTIFYING AND CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 1
DISCLAIMERS .................................................................................................................................... 1
MATERIAL CHANGES........................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 2
ADVISORY BUSINESS ............................................................................................................................... 3
PRINCIPAL OWNERS ........................................................................................................................... 3
TYPES OF ADVISORY SERVICES .............................................................................................................. 4
CLIENT ASSETS .................................................................................................................................. 4
FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................... 4
FEE SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................... 4
FEE PAYMENT AND BILLING ................................................................................................................. 5
OTHER FEES ...................................................................................................................................... 5
RETIREMENT PLAN ROLLOVERS ............................................................................................................. 5
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ........................................... 6
TYPES OF CLIENTS................................................................................................................................... 6
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND RISK OF LOSS ............................... 6
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 7
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ............................................. 7
ETHICS AND TRADING ............................................................................................................................ 7
CODE OF ETHICS ................................................................................................................................ 7
PERSONAL TRADING ........................................................................................................................... 7
BROKERAGE PRACTICES....................................................................................................................... 8
SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS ....................................................................................................................... 8
DIRECTED BROKERAGE ........................................................................................................................ 8
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................................... 8
CLIENT REFERRALS ................................................................................................................................ 9
CUSTODY ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................................................... 9
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................................................... 9
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 9
PART 2B SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 10
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ….….………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
DAVID HAMRA….….………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..11
DENIS SMIRNOV…….……...….………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
JD MATCHETT-ROBLES ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12
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ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS
Gordian Advisors, LLC (Gordian) was established in October 2002 (in the form of Gordian Advisors) by David Hamra.
Gordian offers comprehensive financial planning which incorporates investment advice, retirement planning, estate
planning, tax planning, insurance review, saving for education and any other financial issues that are relevant to the client.
As a registered investment advisor, Gordian acts as a fiduciary in its dealings with clients. Gordian personnel that are
Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) are also held to the fiduciary standards of the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional
Conduct. These standards include, but are not limited to, recommendations being in the best interest of the client based
on a prudent professional standard of care and loyalty to the client’s interests above Gordian’s interests. If a client account
is subject to the provisions of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), as amended, or
corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, Gordian acknowledges that it is a “fiduciary” with
respect to performing its duties under these provisions.
Gordian manages portfolios consisting primarily of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s). While Gordian does
not typically manage portfolios of individual stocks, Gordian will monitor existing positions in conjunction with a client's
managed portfolio of mutual funds to maintain proper asset allocation. Individual fixed income securities may be used to
maintain a balanced portfolio in larger accounts. Gordian uses no-load mutual funds, including index and actively managed
funds, and ETF's. Any options strategies are limited to hedging the risk of current holdings and are not used for
speculation. Margin (borrowing against the value of a client’s portfolio) is used only at the client’s request to address a
specific goal, not as an ongoing strategy. If a load fund (a fund with a sales charge) is the best available option to meet the
investment objectives, it will be purchased at net asset value and without a sales charge. Likewise, there may be
circumstances in which a fund that charges an annual marketing or distribution fee, commonly referred to as a 12b-1 fee,
is utilized (for example, money market funds associated with the broker dealer, funds chosen by the client, funds offered
with no transaction fee by the broker dealer, or specialty mutual funds). Gordian receives no compensation from 12b-1
charges and will select the available fund class that is most cost effective for the client. Gordian does not participate in
wrap fee programs.
Because investments are part of a comprehensive plan, Gordian tailors its advisory services to the individual needs of
clients. Each client’s portfolio is based on the client’s overall goals, needs and tolerance for risk. The disposition of
individual securities held by the client at the establishment of the relationship with Gordian is discussed with and approved
by the client. Gordian may determine the timing and amount of the disposition once the client has approved the sale.
While Gordian will make every effort to enforce a client’s request to impose restrictions on investing in certain securities
or types of securities, the broad diversification of mutual funds may make that restriction difficult. (If a client did not want
to invest in a particular company or industry, Gordian would not purchase securities directly issued by that company or
industry. However, a diversified mutual fund may have some ownership in that company or industry, and it may not be in
the client’s best interest to avoid mutual funds solely to avoid minor exposure to the company or industry.)
Gordian may make available to clients tools which aggregate all the client’s investment assets, including investment assets
that are not managed by Gordian. While these separate assets will be taken into consideration in Gordian’s financial
planning analysis and the client’s overall investment allocation, the client is solely responsible for the management and
performance of these separate assets.
PRINCIPAL OWNERS
David A. Hamra, Denis Smirnov and JD Matchett-Robles are the principal owners and control persons of Gordian. Further
information regarding Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles can be found in Part 2B – Supplemental
Information. No other individuals have any ownership position in Gordian and Gordian has no subsidiaries or other
businesses.
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TYPES OF ADVISORY SERVICES
Gordian manages portfolios on a fully discretionary basis (that is, Gordian has the authority to decide which securities to
purchase and sell for the client) and also advises clients on a non-discretionary basis (obtaining client approval prior to
any transaction). Gordian makes no distinction between discretionary or nondiscretionary portfolios in its analysis or
investment recommendations. If a client who has chosen non-discretionary portfolio management is unavailable, Gordian
will be unable to execute the transactions, as it would for its discretionary clients, until the client is available to give
approval.
Gordian may create comprehensive financial plans, of which a recommended investment strategy is a part, as a separate
service. Gordian may perform portfolio reviews and portfolio consulting on a fee-for-service basis and make investment
recommendations. In these capacities, Gordian makes investment recommendations but is not involved in the
implementation of those recommendations. The client is under no obligation to act upon Gordian’s recommendations,
and if the client elects to act on any of Gordian’s recommendations, the client is under no obligation to execute the
transaction through Gordian or any particular brokerage firm.
Gordian also provides retirement plan consulting services for pooled retirement plans that are invested on behalf of all
participants. These services include assisting plan sponsors in selecting the investments in and monitoring the
performance of the plan portfolio. These services are provided on a negotiated fee basis and create no conflict of interest
for Gordian’s other clients.
CLIENT ASSETS
As of December 31, 2025, Gordian managed $211,347,955 of client assets on a discretionary basis and $53,854,955 of
client assets on a non-discretionary basis. Retirement plans for which Gordian provides consulting services had a value of
$4,777,788 as of December 31, 2025.
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION
Gordian operates on a “fee-only” basis, which means that Gordian is compensated solely for its advice and receives no
compensation from the sale of any investments, products, or services nor from any transaction charges. The fees for a
managed or advisory portfolio are based either on a flat annual fee or on an annual percentage of managed assets, with
a minimum fee of $10,000 per year ($2,500 per quarter). On smaller accounts, the minimum annual fee may exceed the
1.0% annual percentage listed below. These fees are negotiable and Gordian may, at its discretion, charge a lower fee.
FEE SCHEDULE
In many circumstances, including most new clients, Gordian will charge a flat annual retainer fee for its investment
management and financial planning services. Services are billed in arrears at the end of each calendar quarter with a
minimum fee of $10,000 per year ($2,500 per quarter); there is no maximum fee. These fees are negotiable and Gordian
may, at its discretion, charge a lower fee. The fee is based on net worth, income, assets managed and the complexity of
the client's financial situation. If services begin on any day other than the first day of the quarter the fee for that period
will be prorated. The fee may be reviewed annually for significant changes in the client’s situation and will be adjusted
annually for inflation.
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Annual asset-based management fees (which are negotiable) are based on the amount of assets under management as
follows:
Plus
Plus
From
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
To
$500,000
$1,000,000
$3,000,000
Fee %
1.00%
0.80%
0.60%
Fees on portfolios over $3 million are negotiable.
(Clients of Gordian Advisors who entered into a management agreement prior to June 29, 2010 may be charged under the
terms described in Gordian's Form ADV disclosure in effect at that time. Likewise, clients who entered into a management
agreement between June 29, 2010 and February 28, 2018 may be charged under the terms described in Gordian's Form
ADV disclosure in effect at that time. All clients who entered a management agreement prior to March 1, 2018 are charged
fees equal to or less than the fee schedule above.)
Multiple accounts within the same household may be aggregated in determining the fee.
This “tiered” fee schedule is intended to accommodate fluctuating portfolio values. For example, a portfolio of $1,500,000
would pay an annual fee of $12,000 (1.0% on the first $500,000, 0.8% on the next $500,000 and 0.6% on the remaining
$500,000) for a total fee of 0.80% of the total portfolio value.
Gordian may maintain cash and cash equivalent positions in a portfolio to ensure the proper portfolio allocation, to
provide a buffer for market volatility and to provide liquidity for withdrawals from the portfolio. Unless otherwise agreed,
all such cash positions will be included in assets under management for purposes of the investment advisory fee.
The fee for comprehensive financial plans, portfolio consulting and other project work is either billed at $200 per hour or
performed on a “flat fee” basis in agreement with the client.
For all services, lower fees for comparable services may be available from other sources.
FEE PAYMENT AND BILLING
Clients may choose whether to have fees deducted from their accounts or to be billed for fees incurred. Fees are charged
quarterly, in arrears, based on the quarter-end account balance. If management or advisory services are provided for a
partial period, the fee will be pro-rated.
Services performed on an hourly or project basis are billed as completed.
OTHER FEES
Clients will pay other fees such as custodian fees, mutual fund expenses, brokerage fees and other transaction costs.
Gordian receives no compensation whatsoever from any of these fees. Please refer to Brokerage Practices section for
more information.
RETIREMENT PLAN ROLLOVERS
When Gordian provides investment advice regarding retirement plan accounts or individual retirement accounts,
Gordian is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal
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Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way Gordian makes money may create
some conflicts with client interests, so Gordian operates under a special rule that requires Gordian to act in clients’ best
interest and not put Gordian’s interests ahead of clients.
Under this special rule’s provisions, Gordian must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent advice);
• Never put Gordian’s financial interests ahead of clients when making recommendations (give loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that the advice is in the client’s best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give clients basic information about conflicts of interest.
A client or prospective client leaving an employer has several options for their company retirement plan, which may
include leaving the assets in the plan, moving to another employer’s plan, moving the assets to an Individual Retirement
Arrangement (IRA) or withdrawing the assets altogether (which could have adverse tax consequences). Gordian reviews
all these options with the client or prospective client including the costs and administrative and investment impact of
each. The same consideration applies when rolling over assets from one IRA to another. If Gordian recommends that the
client roll over the retirement plan assets into an account managed by Gordian, such a recommendation creates a conflict
of interest if Gordian will earn additional fees on the rolled over assets. No client is under any obligation to roll over any
retirement plan assets to an account managed by Gordian.
Gordian discloses to the client, in writing, the scope of the relationship, the cost and other considerations of any rollover
and all material conflicts of interest; this disclosure is acknowledged in writing by the client.
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Gordian does not impose performance-based fees, that is, fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation
of client assets.
ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS
Gordian generally provides investment advice to individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts and retirement plans.
Gordian requires a minimum account size of $800,000 for a managed account. This minimum requirement may be waived
at the discretion of Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles. Consulting and project services have no minimum
asset requirement.
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND RISK OF LOSS
Gordian’s investment strategy relies on maintaining a diversified portfolio that is consistent with the client’s long-term
goals and tolerance for risk. The fundamental factor is the allocation of the portfolio, or how much of the portfolio is
invested in stocks, bonds and other asset categories. Even when investing in diversified mutual funds and ETF’s, investing
in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. These risks include, but are not limited to:
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• Market risk (also known as systematic risk) – risk that is common to all securities of the same general class (such
as stocks or bonds) regardless of the merits of a particular stock or bond; in other words, if the overall stock market
declines, it is likely that all stocks will decline.
Interest rate risk – risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of bonds; if interest rates go up, bond
prices will typically fall, and vice versa.
• Selection (manager) risk – risk that the mutual funds chosen will not perform as well as other funds that invest in
similar securities.
• Allocation risk – risk that the portfolio’s diversification will not correspond to the client’s long-term goals and
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needs.
Inflation risk – risk that inflation (increase in prices) will erode the client’s purchasing power if the portfolio does
not keep pace with it.
Liquidation risk – risk that an unanticipated need to sell securities may come at a period of market decline.
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There have been no legal or disciplinary events whatsoever involving Gordian, Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov or Mr. Matchett-
Robles. This includes criminal or civil actions, proceedings before any regulatory body and proceedings involving self-
regulatory organizations.
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Neither Gordian, Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov nor Mr. Matchett-Robles has any other financial industry activities or affiliations.
Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles are members of industry groups that enhance Gordian’s ability to serve
its clients; these groups are not involved in securities activities and present no conflicts of interest for clients.
Mr. Matchett-Robles was a practicing attorney prior to joining Gordian and he is maintaining his license to practice law
with an inactive status. Mr. Matchett-Robles does not practice law in any capacity, either as part of Gordian or as a
separate business.
Gordian has no business relationships or arrangements that are material to its investment advisory business or to clients.
Gordian does refer clients to other professionals such as realtors, attorneys, and insurance or tax professionals, but these
referrals are made without compensation and without expectation of reciprocation. Clients are under no obligation to
follow Gordian’s referrals to other professionals and clients are solely responsible for accepting and evaluating the work
of other professionals.
ITEM 11: ETHICS AND TRADING
CODE OF ETHICS
Gordian's code of ethics requires that the best interests of the client be upheld at all times and prohibits any conduct that
is in conflict with the client's interests. The code of ethics will be provided to any client or prospective client upon request.
PERSONAL TRADING
Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles personally invest in the same investments recommended to clients and
may do so at the same time as in client accounts. These investments are in open-end mutual funds and exchange-listed
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securities and are not in large enough amounts to have any influence on the price or performance of these investments.
These personal investments represent no conflict of interest with the best interests of clients.
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES
SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS
“Soft dollar” benefits are services such as research and other services other than execution of transactions that are paid
for through commission revenue rather than direct payment. Gordian Advisors may receive discounts on purchases of
software or technology services as a result of its relationship with Charles Schwab (Schwab) (see Directed Brokerage
below). Any software or technology services are used to service and benefit all clients. All transaction fees are determined
by the custodian and are the same for all Gordian clients at each custodian.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE
Gordian does not have the discretionary authority to select a broker or negotiate commissions on behalf of clients. Each
client will select his own broker and direct Gordian to work with that broker. If a client selects his own broker, Gordian is
unable to negotiate commissions, and this may increase client’s costs.
Not all advisers require their clients to direct brokerage (select a particular custodian for their account). Gordian routinely
suggests the brokerage services of Schwab as the custodian for client accounts. This recommendation is based solely on
the convenience of monitoring and servicing these brokerage accounts on the clients' behalf and to avoid the costs of
having individual accounts at multiple custodians. While the commissions charged by Schwab are well below those of full-
service brokers and are competitive with many discount brokers, Gordian may be unable to achieve most favorable
execution (lowest cost and most timely) of client transactions, and this may cost clients more money. Gordian receives no
compensation or client referrals for recommending particular brokers. Gordian is not affiliated with any brokerage firm.
No brokerage firm supervises Gordian, its agents or its investment activities.
Gordian Advisors believes that the recommendation of these brokerage services is consistent with its obligations to its
clients. However, each client should evaluate this or any other recommendation to determine if the brokerage and
custodial services provided and the commission charges and transaction rates charged by Schwab are reasonable and
meet the client's needs.
Because client portfolios are individually managed, Gordian does not aggregate the purchase or sale of securities for
various client accounts. This means that each client pays the cost of each transaction in the client’s account, rather than
a portion of the cost for an aggregated transaction, which could cost the client more money.
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles will be the reviewers of, and will share responsibility for, all accounts.
Reviews will be conducted quarterly to verify that accounts are within client guidelines and to confirm client financial
circumstances and objectives. These reviews do not include written reviews. Interim reviews will be conducted
immediately at the request of the client or upon notification of a material change in client financial circumstances or
objectives.
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Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices at the time of the transaction and regular summary account
statements directly from the custodian. Clients receive comprehensive quarterly account reports including all account
positions, values, and change in value.
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS
Gordian does not directly or indirectly compensate any party for client referrals. Likewise, Gordian receives no direct or
indirect compensation for client referrals.
ITEM 15: CUSTODY
Gordian does not take or have custody of client securities. Custody is maintained by a qualified custodian. Gordian is not
affiliated with any custodian. The custodian does not supervise Gordian, its agents or its investment activities.
Gordian is considered to have custody of client funds when a client has given Gordian, in writing, authorization to disburse
funds from the client’s account. These disbursements are only to move funds between accounts which the client controls
(for example, moving funds from an IRA to a trust account) or to make contributions from an IRA to a charity (known as
qualified charitable distributions). Gordian follows all guidelines and procedures regarding these disbursements so that
additional regulatory examinations are not required.
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Gordian manages portfolios on a fully discretionary basis (that is, Gordian has the authority to decide which securities to
purchase and sell for the client) and also advises clients on a non-discretionary basis (obtaining client approval prior to
any transaction). Discretionary authority is authorized by the client through the contract with Gordian and through
documentation with the custodian.
ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Gordian does not accept authority to vote client securities; clients retain all proxy voting authority. Clients will receive
proxies and other solicitations directly from the custodian or a transfer agent. On client request, Gordian will evaluate and
explain a voting issue to the client.
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Gordian does not accept prepayment of client fees and is therefore not required to provide a balance sheet. Gordian has
no financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to clients. Neither
Gordian nor any of its officers have ever been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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Gordian Advisors, LLC
Brochure Supplement
Form ADV, Part 2B
February 27, 2026
2200 E. River Road Ste. 109
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 615-2779
www.gordianadvisors.com
Contact: JD Matchett-Robles
(520) 615-2779, Ext. 1
jd@gordianadvisors.com
This brochure supplement provides information for all employees of Gordian Advisors, LLC who formulate investment
advice for a client and have direct client contact or who have discretionary authority over a client’s assets, even if the
employee has no direct client contact.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure supplement, please contact us at (520) 615-2779, or at
jd@gordianadvisors.com. 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. Any reference to Gordian Advisors, LLC as a
“registered investment adviser” does not imply any certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Gordian Advisors, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Gordian Advisors, LLC’s CRD number is 121362.
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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
David Hamra, Denis Smirnov and JD Matchett-Robles are the officers of Gordian. In addition to providing investment
advice, Mr. Smirnov and Mr. Matchett-Robles spend more than half their time providing comprehensive financial planning.
Mr. Hamra is primarily involved in Gordian’s financial, business and compliance functions. Mr. Hamra, Mr. Smirnov and
Mr. Matchett-Robles have no other investment-related activities.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
All material conflicts of interest which could be reasonably expected to impair the rendering of unbiased and objective
advice have been disclosed regarding Gordian, its representatives and any of its employees.
DAVID HAMRA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE - Mr. Hamra was born in 1957 and holds a Bachelor's degree
in Economics (magna cum laude) from Washington & Lee University and a Master's degree in Business Administration
from the Graduate School of Business at Harvard University. He is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, a
designation which requires completion of an extensive education program, a comprehensive examination, relevant work
experience, continuing education and commitment to the CFP Board’s ethical standards. Prior to founding Gordian
Advisors in 2002, Mr. Hamra spent three years at Greenberg Financial Group, a Tucson broker/dealer and registered
investment adviser, as a registered principal and compliance officer. His background includes two and a half years as Chief
Administrative Officer of Bradford & Marzec, Inc., an institutional fixed income management firm in Los Angeles, and nine
years as a Principal at The Vanguard Group of Investment Companies in Phoenix and Philadelphia.
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION - Mr. Hamra has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events whatsoever and has
not been involved in any arbitration claim, civil, self-regulatory organization or administrative proceeding.
OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES – Mr. Hamra is not involved in any other business activities.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION – Mr. Hamra receives no additional compensation related in any way whatsoever to the
business of Gordian or any other financial services. Mr. Hamra has served as an adjunct professor in the Personal and
Family Financial Planning program at the University of Arizona, for which he was compensated.
SUPERVISION - Gordian Advisors is a small firm and its professionals work as a team with all clients and the professionals
monitor each other. Gordian utilizes shared client information systems and standardized investment practices to minimize
the possibility of inappropriate investment recommendations or violation of any standard of duty to clients. David Hamra
is ultimately responsible for all fiduciary, compliance and regulatory issues.
DENIS SMIRNOV
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE - Mr. Smirnov was born in 1977 and holds a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He is also a CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, a designation which requires completion of an extensive education program, a
comprehensive examination, relevant work experience, continuing education and commitment to the CFP Board’s
ethical standards. Mr. Smirnov worked for six years on Wall Street, most recently in the Equity Strategy group at
institutional research firm Sanford Bernstein. He then spent four years as a financial advisor with Raymond James in Ann
Arbor, Michigan. Prior to joining Gordian Advisors in 2013, Mr. Smirnov spent 18 months as a proprietary trader utilizing
a variety of sophisticated market-neutral trading strategies.
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DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION - Mr. Smirnov has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events whatsoever and
has not been involved in any arbitration claim, civil, self-regulatory organization or administrative proceeding.
OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES – Mr. Smirnov is not involved in any other business activities.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION – Mr. Smirnov receives no additional compensation related in any way whatsoever to the
business of Gordian or any other financial services.
SUPERVISION - Gordian Advisors is a small firm and its professionals work as a team with all clients and the professionals
monitor each other. Gordian utilizes shared client information systems and standardized investment practices to minimize
the possibility of inappropriate investment recommendations or violation of any standard of duty to clients. David Hamra
is ultimately responsible for all fiduciary, compliance and regulatory issues.
JD MATCHETT-ROBLES
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE - Mr. Matchett-Robles joined Gordian as an Investment
Adviser Representative in June 2020. He received his bachelor’s in Political Science and Spanish Literature from the
University of Arizona and attended the University of San Diego School of Law, graduating in 2010. Mr. Matchett-Robles
also earned a Master of Accounting from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. He is also a
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professional, a designation which requires completion of an extensive education
program, a comprehensive examination, relevant work experience, continuing education and commitment to the CFP
Board’s ethical standards. He spent the first part of his career with a national accounting firm, CliftonLarsonAllen, where
he worked extensively with clients on tax-related matters. After five years in the tax world, Mr. Matchett-Robles joined
the estate planning group at the law firm Waterfall, Economidis, Caldwell, Hanshaw & Villamana in Tucson, where his
practice included assisting clients with estate planning, probate matters, and tax-related issues. Mr. Matchett-Robles
now serves as compliance officer for Gordian.
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION - Mr. Matchett-Robles has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events
whatsoever and has not been involved in any arbitration claim, civil, self-regulatory organization or administrative
proceeding.
OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES – Mr. Matchett-Robles is not involved in any other business activities.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION – Mr. Matchett-Robles receives no additional compensation related in any way
whatsoever to the business of Gordian or any other financial services.
SUPERVISION - Gordian Advisors is a small firm and its professionals work as a team with all clients and the professionals
monitor each other. Gordian utilizes shared client information systems and standardized investment practices to
minimize the possibility of inappropriate investment recommendations or violation of any standard of duty to clients.
David Hamra is ultimately responsible for all fiduciary, compliance and regulatory issues.
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