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HFG Advisors, Inc.
d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group” or the “Advisor”). If
you have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-
5300.
Hackman Financial Group is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any
state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or
training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Hackman Financial Group to assist you in
determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Hackman Financial Group and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282027.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Hackman Financial Group. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a
single disclosure document.
Hackman Financial Group believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship
with clients and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times.
Hackman Financial Group encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and
discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
February 3, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs in the business practices of Hackman Financial Group.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282027. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (513) 891-5300.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services..................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ..............................................................................................................................................................4
B. Advisory Services Offered ...............................................................................................................................................4
C. Client Account Management ...........................................................................................................................................7
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................7
E. Assets Under Management .............................................................................................................................................7
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .......................................................................................................................... 7
A. Fees for Advisory Services ..............................................................................................................................................8
B. Fee Billing ........................................................................................................................................................................8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ...................................................................................................................9
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ...........................................................................................................................10
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................ 10
Item 7 – Types of Clients ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................................... 11
A. Methods of Analysis ......................................................................................................................................................11
B. Risk of Loss ...................................................................................................................................................................11
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................ 12
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 13
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 13
A. Code of Ethics ...............................................................................................................................................................13
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest .........................................................................................................................13
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ...........................................................................................................13
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client.....................................................................................................................14
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................. 14
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] .................................................................................................................................14
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ...............................................................................................................................14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts.............................................................................................................................. 15
A. Frequency of Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................15
B. Causes for Reviews.......................................................................................................................................................15
C. Review Reports .............................................................................................................................................................15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 15
A. Compensation Received by Hackman Financial Group ................................................................................................15
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ................................................................................................................................15
Item 15 – Custody.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ....................................................................................................................... 16
Item 18 – Financial Information ........................................................................................................................... 16
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 ......................................................................................................................... 17
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplements ..................................................................................................... 24
Privacy Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
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7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group” or the “Advisor”) is a registered
investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a
Corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio. Hackman Financial Group was founded in July 2016 and is
owned and operated by Michael R. Hackman (Founder and President). This Disclosure Brochure provides
information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided by Hackman
Financial Group.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Hackman Financial Group offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, businesses, charitable organizations and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Hackman Financial Group’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code
of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation
or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Hackman Financial Group provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved
through continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management
and related advisory services. Hackman Financial Group works closely with each Client to identify their
investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio
strategy. Hackman Financial Group will then construct a portfolio, consisting of diversified mutual funds,
exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), equity securities, fixed income securities, and real estate investment trusts
(“REITs”). The Advisor may also utilize other types of investments to meet the needs of certain Clients. The
Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio
strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Hackman Financial Group’ investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or
re-allocate positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to
market conditions. Hackman Financial Group will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it
meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the
opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio,
subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
Hackman Financial Group evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying
its internal due diligence process. Hackman Financial Group may recommend, on occasion, redistributing
investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. Hackman Financial Group may recommend specific positions to
increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible
hedge against market movement. Hackman Financial Group may recommend selling positions for reasons that
include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific
security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk
tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s
risk tolerance.
At no time will Hackman Financial Group accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for
the limited authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated
account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers
Hackman Financial Group may recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated money managers or
investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of Client’s investment portfolio.
Independent Managers will be sourced directly or accessed through an investment management platform.
Hackman Financial Group serves as the Client’s primary advisor and relationship manager. However, the
Independent Manager will assume discretionary authority for the day-to-day investment management of those
assets placed in their control. Hackman Financial Group will assist and advise the Client in establishing
investment objectives for their account[s], the selection of the Independent Manager, and defining any
restrictions on the account[s]. Hackman Financial Group will continue to provide oversight of the Client’s
account[s] and ongoing monitoring of the activities of the Independent Manager. The Independent Manager will
implement the selected investment strategies based on their investment mandates. The Client may be able to
impose reasonable investment restrictions on these accounts, subject to the acceptance of the Independent
Manager[s]. The Client will be provided with the Form ADV Part 2A (or a brochure that makes the appropriate
disclosures) of the Independent Manager[s].
Financial Planning Services
Hackman Financial Group will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients,
either as a component of investment management services or pursuant to a written financial planning agreement.
Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives.
As part of the Advisor’s financial planning services, Hackman Financial Group may provide personal financial
planning services tailored to the individual needs of each Client. A particular Client’s financial plan will include the
relevant types of planning specific to their needs and objectives such as:
• Retirement – planning an investment strategy with the objective of providing inflation-adjusted income for
life.
• College / Education – planning to pay the future college / education expenses of a child or grandchild.
• Major Purchase – Evaluation of the pros and cons of home ownership verse renting as well as buying or
leasing a car, for example.
• Divorce – planning for the financial impact of divorce such as change in income, retirement benefits and
•
tax considerations.
Insurance Needs – planning for the financial needs of survivors to satisfy such financial obligations as
housing, dependent child care and spousal arrangements as well as education.
• Final Expenses – planning to leave assets to cover final expenses such as funeral, debts and potential
business continuity.
• Estate Planning – planning that focuses on the most efficient and tax friendly option to pass on an estate
to a spouse, other family members or a charity.
• Cash Flow/ Budget Planning – planning to manage expenses against current and projected income.
• Wealth Accumulation – planning to build wealth within a portfolio that takes into consideration risk
tolerance and time horizon.
• Business Succession – planning for the continuation of a business in a smooth a transition as possible
with the use of buy-sell agreements, key-man insurance and engaging independent legal counsel as
needed.
• Tax Planning – planning a tax efficient investment portfolio to maximize deductions and off-setting
losses.
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•
Investment Planning – planning an investment strategy consistent with particular objectives, time
horizons and risk tolerances.
The services take into account information collected from the Client such as financial status, investment
objectives and tax status, among other data. Fees for such services are negotiable and detailed in the Client
agreement.
The financial plan may include generic recommendations as to general types of investment products or specific
securities which may be appropriate for the Client to purchase given his/her financial situation and objectives.
For example, recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs,
commence or alter retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs. Hackman
Financial Group may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or another specialist, as appropriate for their
unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of
Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the
Advisor may not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of
contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor or additional compensation to its Advisory Person[s].
Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing
relationship with the Advisor. If the Client desires to purchase securities or advisory services in order to
implement his/her financial plan, the Advisor may implement these recommendations internally or suggest that
the Client engage its Advisory Persons in their separate capacity as registered representatives of LPL Financial.
Please see Item 5.E below and Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Hackman Financial Group provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of retirement plans (each a
“Plan”) and the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to
assist the Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each
engagement is customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
• Assistance in the preparation or review of an investment policy statement (“IPS”) for the Plan based
upon consultation with Plan Sponsor to ascertain Plan’s investment objectives and constraints.
• Acting as a liaison between the Plan and service providers, product sponsors or vendors.
• Ongoing monitoring of investment manager(s) or investments in relation to the criteria specified in the
Plan’s IPS or other written guidelines provided by the Plan Sponsor.
• Preparation of reports describing the performance of Plan investment manager(s) or investments, as well
as comparing the performance to benchmarks.
• Ongoing recommendations, for consideration and selection by Plan Sponsor, about specific investments
to be held by the Plan or, in the case of a participant-directed defined contribution plan, to be made
available as investment options under the Plan.
• Education or training for the members of the Plan investment committee with regard to various matters,
including plan features, retirement readiness matters, service on the committee, and fiduciary
responsibilities.
• Assistance in enrolling Plan Participants, including conducting an agreed upon number of enrollment
meetings. As part of such meetings, the Advisor may provide Plan Participants with information about the
Plan, which may include information on the benefits of Plan participation, the benefits of increasing Plan
contributions, the impact of pre-retirement withdrawals on retirement income, the terms of the Plan and
the operation of the Plan.
If the Plan makes available publicly traded employer stock (“company stock”) as an investment option under the
Plan, the Advisor does not provide investment advice regarding company stock and are not responsible for the
decision to offer company stock as an investment option. In addition, if Plan Participants invest the assets in their
accounts through individual brokerage accounts, a mutual fund window, or other similar arrangement, or may
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obtain participant loans, the Advisor does not provide any individualized advice or recommendations to the Plan
Participants regarding these decisions. Furthermore the Advisor does not provide individualized investment
advice to Plan Participants regarding their Plan assets. These services are provided by Hackman Financial
Group serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as
amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written
description of Hackman Financial Group’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered and all direct and
indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Hackman Financial Group to provide investment advisory services, each Client is
required to enter into one or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions,
authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Hackman Financial Group, in connection with the Client, will
develop a strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s investment goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Hackman Financial Group will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to
meet the investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Hackman Financial Group will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to
meet the stated goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – Hackman Financial Group will provide investment
management and ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Hackman Financial Group generally includes securities transaction fees together with its investment advisory
fees. Including these fees into a single asset-based fee is considered a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor
customizes its investment management services for its Clients. The Advisor sponsors the Hackman Financial
Group’s Wrap Fee Program solely as a supplemental disclosure regarding the combination of fees. The Advisor
primarily recommends that Clients engage the Advisor under a Wrap Fee Program, to provide an overall
inclusive service. The Advisor does not charge a higher fee for Clients engaged under the Wrap Fee Program.
Please see Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure
Brochure.
The net advisory fees paid to the Advisor may vary depending upon the amount of trading in a Client's account[s]
and the use of no transaction fee (“NTF”) mutual funds and ETFs. This creates a conflict of interest as the
Advisor has a financial incentive to limit transactions or to select investments with NTF. The Advisor seeks to
mitigate this conflict by requiring that Advisory Persons acknowledge their fiduciary duty to place Client interests
ahead of the Advisor and to provide the Client with full and fair disclosure of the overall fees associated with their
account[s]. Further, the Chief Compliance Officer reviews Client accounts periodically to evaluate the level of
trading and underlying investments, and to validate that a Wrap Fee Program remains in the Client’s best
interest.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Hackman Financial Group manages approximately $336,535,902 in Client assets, all
of which are managed on a discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by
contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
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A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under
management at the end of the prior quarter. Investment advisory fees range from 0.30% to 1.50% annually based
on several factors, including: the complexity of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and
the overall relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements,
portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fee will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed
by Hackman Financial Group will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic
reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account[s] at any time, subject to Hackman Financial
Group’ right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Hackman Financial
Group reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a
Client’s account[s]. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Hackman Financial Group, subject to the
usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, Hackman Financial Group designs its portfolios
as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s investment
objectives. Hackman Financial Group may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring
securities. However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to
transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax
ramifications.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or more
Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation from an
Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above. Independent
Managers typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint schedule which will reduce the fee
with an increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent Manager. The terms of such fee
arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable contract[s] with the
Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the Advisor’s fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will
not exceed 2.00% annually.
Financial Planning Services
Hackman Financial Group offers financial planning services either on an hourly basis or for a fixed fee per
engagement. Hourly engagements are billed at a rate of up to $250 per hour. Fixed fee engagements are based on
expected number of hours to complete the engagement deliverable[s] at the negotiated hourly rate, but typically
range up to $5,000. Certain complex engagements may be offered for a fee that exceeds $5,000. Fees may be
negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship with the
Advisor. An estimate for total hours and/or total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these
services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to 1.50%. Fees may be
negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Custodian and deducted from the Client’s account[s]. The Client
shall instruct the Custodian to automatically deduct the investment advisory fee from the Client’s account[s] for each
billing period and pay the investment advisory fee[s] to the Advisor. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with Hackman Financial Group at
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the end of each quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting
deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as
listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide
written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Hackman Financial Group to be paid directly from
their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms
provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees will include
Hackman Financial Group’s investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or
platform fees charged by the Independent Manager. The Custodian will assume the responsibility for calculating
the Client’s fees and deducting all fees from the Client’s account[s].
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on behalf
of the Client’s account[s]. Hackman Financial Group includes securities transactions costs, if applicable, as part
of its overall investment advisory fee through the Hackman Financial Group Wrap Fee Program. Securities
transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be charged back to the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as well
as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure for additional disclosure regarding investments in the Wrap Fee
Program and related disclosures.
In addition, all fees paid to Hackman Financial Group for investment advisory services or part of the Hackman
Financial Group Wrap Fee Program are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and
ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus.
These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses,
account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee (12b-1
fee). A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of Hackman Financial Group,
but would not receive the services provided by Hackman Financial Group which are designed, among other
things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s
financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and
the fees charged by Hackman Financial Group to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item
12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Hackman Financial Group is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which investment
management services are rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will
incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees
from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s agreement with the Advisor is non-
transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers
In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager is no longer in the Client’s best interest,
the Advisor will have the discretion to terminate the relationship with the Independent Manager. The terms for
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termination are set forth in the respective agreements between the Advisor and the Independent Managers.
Financial Planning Services
Hackman Financial Group may require an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the
financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may
also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at
no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered
to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be
billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual hourly rate or in the case of a fixed fee
engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. The Advisor will refund any
unearned, prepaid financial planning fees from the effective date of termination. The Client’s financial planning
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Hackman Financial Group is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which retirement plan
advisory services are rendered. Either party may terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the advisory agreement within
five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the
Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be
due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid fees from the
effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of LPL Financial, a registered broker-dealer (CRD No.
6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In one’s separate capacity as a registered representative of LPL Financial, an
Advisory Person will implement securities transactions under LPL Financial and not through Hackman Financial
Group. In such instances, an Advisory Person will receive commission-based compensation in connection with
the purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of investment company products.
Compensation earned by an Advisory Person in one’s capacity as a registered representative is separate and in
addition to the Advisor’s fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because an Advisory Person who is a
registered representative has an incentive to effect securities transactions for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on the Client. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation
provided by the Advisor nor Advisory Persons. Neither the Advisor nor Advisory Persons will earn ongoing
investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services implemented in the Advisory Person’s
separate capacity as a registered representative. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations.
Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals and conduct business through The
Hackman Financial Group, Inc (“HFG”), an affiliated entity under common ownership and control with the
Advisor. Advisory Persons and HFG will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products.
Insurance commissions earned by Advisory Persons and HFG are separate and in addition to advisory fees paid
to Hackman Financial Group. This practice presents a conflict of interest as an Advisory Person who is also an
insurance professional will have an incentive to recommend insurance products to the Client for the purpose of
generating commissions rather than solely based on the Client’s needs. Clients are under no obligation,
contractual or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through HFG or any Advisory Person affiliated with the
Advisor. Please see Item 10 below.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Hackman Financial Group does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The
fees charged by Hackman Financial Group are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital
appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
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Hackman Financial Group does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for
example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment
options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Hackman Financial Group offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, businesses, charitable organizations and retirement plans. Hackman Financial Group generally does not
impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship, however certain Independent Managers may impose a
minimum fee.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Hackman Financial Group employs fundamental, technical and charting analysis in developing investment
strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from Hackman Financial Group are derived from numerous
sources, including financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of
company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria
are generally ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment
with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential
investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment
criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The
Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in determining the
recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to identify market patterns
and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals of the company. The
primary risk in using technical analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the
future. Even if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that Hackman Financial Group will be able
to accurately predict such a reoccurrence.
Charting analysis utilizes various market indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria are generally
pricing trends that may indicate movement in the markets. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain
criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of
analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will
increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the technical and charting analysis may lose
value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these market indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
As noted above, Hackman Financial Group generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as
consistent with their financial goals. Hackman Financial Group will typically hold all or a portion of a security for
more than a year, but may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash
needs of Clients. At times, Hackman Financial Group may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in
nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Hackman Financial Group will assist Clients in determining
an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
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While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in REITs involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real
estate industry in general. Equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property
owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of credit extended. REITs are subject
to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs, especially mortgage REITs, are
also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the value of the REIT may decline).
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Hackman Financial Group or any of its
management persons. Hackman Financial Group values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor
encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client
engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser
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Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD#
282027.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
As mentioned in Item 5.E above, certain Advisory Persons are also a registered representative of LPL Financial.
In their separate capacity as registered representatives, Advisory Persons will typically receive commissions for
the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement
any recommendation provided by Advisory Persons. Neither the Advisor nor Advisory Persons will earn ongoing
investment advisory fees in connection with any services implemented in an Advisory Person’s separate capacity
as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals conducting business through
HFG. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role
with Hackman Financial Group. As an insurance professional, an Advisory Person and HFG will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This presents a conflict of
interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by the Advisor or its Advisory Persons.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. The Advisor does not receive any compensation nor does this present a material conflict
of interest. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.A.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Hackman Financial Group
(“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions
regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of
loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Hackman Financial Group’ Supervised
Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the
Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a
copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-5300.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Hackman Financial Group allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Hackman Financial Group does not act as principal in any
transactions. In addition, the Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment
company. Hackman Financial Group does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Hackman Financial Group allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended
(purchase or sell) to Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and
mitigated through policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider
trading (material non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and
personal securities reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest
if trading in the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if
personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material
non-public information. This risk is mitigated by Hackman Financial Group requiring reporting of personal
securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The
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Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public
information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Hackman Financial Group allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or
traded afterward. At no time will Hackman Financial Group, or any Supervised Person of Hackman Financial
Group, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Hackman Financial Group does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody
and execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard
Client assets and authorize Hackman Financial Group to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the
investment advisory agreement. Further, Hackman Financial Group does not have the discretionary authority to
negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Typically, Hackman Financial Group will recommend that Clients select LPL Financial as the Custodian, where
Hackman Financial Group has access to LPL Financials’ systems, back-office support, research and other
benefits. While Hackman Financial Group receives these economic benefits from LPL Financial, the Advisor
believes LPL Financial provides quality execution and related services for Clients at competitive prices. Price is
not the sole factor Hackman Financial Group considers in evaluating best execution and the recommendation of
a Custodian. Hackman Financial Group also considers the quality of the brokerage services provided by LPL
Financial, including the firm's reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates, and responsiveness to our
Clients and our firm. Clients are free to use whatever custodian they choose to implement financial planning
recommendations. For investment advisory services, Hackman Financial Group would be required to obtain
permission to use a broker-dealer/custodian other than LPL Financial due to the oversight role LPL Financial
assumes over the Advisory Persons. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Hackman Financial Group does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or
offered by any broker-dealer. However, the Advisor does receive certain economic benefits from LPL
Financial. Please see Item 14 below
2. Brokerage Referrals - Hackman Financial Group does not receive any compensation from any third party in
connection with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Hackman Financial
Group will place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all
Client accounts are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal
transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other
Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Hackman
Financial Group will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an
obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Hackman Financial Group will execute its
transactions through a Custodian selected by the Client. Hackman Financial Group may aggregate orders in a
block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary)
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accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the
securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is
consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not
consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Client accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by the Chief Compliance Officer.
Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the
Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Hackman Financial Group if
changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Hackman Financial Group
Hackman Financial Group may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys,
accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients.
Likewise, Hackman Financial Group may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-
parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Hackman Financial Group has established institutional relationship with LPL Financial to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. The Advisor receives access to software and related support as part of its relationship
with LPL Financial. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In
fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients
should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest
since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not furnish
similar software, systems support, or services. Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits from LPL
Financial: reimbursement to Clients for transfer costs to the platform/custodian; receipt of duplicate Client
confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional
participants; access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate
the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and access to an electronic communication network for Client order entry
and account information.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will compensate
the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities
requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees earned by the
Advisor, and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
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Item 15 – Custody
Hackman Financial Group is authorized to deduct its fees from the Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. The
Client must place all assets with a “qualified custodian”. The Client is required to engage the Custodian to retain
all funds and securities and direct the Advisor to utilize that Custodian for security transactions in the account[s].
The Client should review statements provided by the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
For more information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to another account, the Advisor may
have custody of those assets. In order to avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the Advisor
have adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the Client’s
instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Hackman Financial Group typically has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or
sold in Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or
sales may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the
Client and agreed to by Hackman Financial Group. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full
disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an
investment advisory agreement containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades
made by Hackman Financial Group will be in accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Hackman Financial Group does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies,
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting. However, Independent
Managers selected or recommended by the Advisor may vote proxies for Clients, pursuant to their separate
agreement[s] and disclosure[s].
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Hackman Financial Group, nor its management have any adverse financial situations that would
reasonably impair the ability of Hackman Financial Group to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Hackman
Financial Group, nor any of its Advisory Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise.
Hackman Financial Group is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the
Advisor does not collect fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in advance.
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HFG Advisors, Inc.
d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2A - Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications
and business practices for HFG Advisors, Inc. dba Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group” or the
“Advisor”) services when offering services pursuant to a Wrap Fee Program. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure
shall always be accompanied by the Hackman Financial Group Disclosure Brochure, which provides complete
details on the business practices of the Advisor. If you did not receive the complete Hackman Financial Group
Disclosure Brochure or you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure or the
Hackman Financial Group Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-5300.
Hackman Financial Group is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”). The information in this Wrap Fee Program Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by
any state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or
training. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information about Hackman Financial Group to assist you in
determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Hackman Financial Group and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282027.
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Phone: (513) 891-5300
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 - Appendix 1 provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s business
practices and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure discusses Wrap Fee Programs
offering by the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Wrap Fee Program Brochure since the last annual amendment
filing on January 31, 2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business
practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Wrap Fee Program Brochure (along with the complete Disclosure Brochure) or a Summary of Material
Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of Hackman
Financial Group.
At any time, you may view this Wrap Fee Program Brochure and the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the
SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s
firm name or CRD# 282027. You may also request a copy of this full Disclosure Brochure at any time, by
contacting the Advisor at (513) 891-5300.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 2 – Material Changes .................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 3 – Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................ 19
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ...................................................................................... 20
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ....................................................................................... 20
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ............................................................................ 21
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ............................................................................................... 22
Item 9 – Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 22
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Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
Hackman Financial Group dba Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group” or the “Advisor”) provides
customized investment advisory services for its Clients. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a
supplement to the Hackman Financial Group Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure"). This Wrap Fee
Program Brochure is provided along with the complete Disclosure Brochure to provide full details of the business
practices and fees when selecting Hackman Financial Group as an investment advisor.
As part of the investment advisory fees noted in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure,
Hackman Financial Group includes normal securities transaction fees as part of the overall investment advisory
fee. Securities regulations often refer to this combined fee structure as a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor
sponsors the Hackman Financial Group’s Wrap Fee Program.
The sole purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating the combination
of securities transaction fees into the single “bundled” investment advisory fee. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure
references back to the Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee Program Brochure serves as an Appendix.
Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure for details on Hackman Financial
Group Advisor’s investment philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by Hackman Financial Group are offered in a Wrap Fee Program structure whereby
normal securities transaction costs are included in the overall investment advisory fee paid to Hackman Financial
Group. As the level of trading in a Client’s account[s] may vary from year to year, the annual cost to the Client
may be more or less than engaging for advisory services where the transactions costs are borne separately by
the Client. The cost of the Wrap Fee Program varies depending on services to be provided to each Client,
however, the Client is not charged more if there is higher trading activity in the Client’s account[s]. A Wrap Fee
Program structure has a conflict of interest as the Advisor has an incentive to limit the number of trades placed in
the Client’s account[s] or to select investments with no transaction fee (“NTF”). Due to specific custodial and/or
mutual fund company constraints or material tax consideration, Hackman Financial Group will retain certain NTF
mutual funds that do not have trading costs, but do have higher internal expense ratios than institutional share
classes. Hackman Financial Group will seek to select the lowest cost share class available that is in the best
interest of each Client and will ensure the selection aligns with the Client’s financial objectives and stated
investment guidelines. The Advisor also provides the Client with full and fair disclosure of the overall fees
associated with their account[s]. Further, the Chief Compliance Officer reviews Client accounts periodically to
evaluate the level of trading and the underlying investments, and to validate that the wrap fee program remains in
the Client’s best interest. Please see Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for
complete details on fees.
C. Fees
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees range from 0.30% to 1.50% annually based on several
factors, including: the complexity of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio
restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fee will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed
by Hackman Financial Group will be independently valued by the Custodian, as discussed in Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices of the Disclosure Brochure. Hackman Financial Group will not have the authority or responsibility to value
portfolio securities.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account[s] at any time, subject to Hackman Financial
Group’ right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Hackman Financial
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Group reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a
Client’s account[s]. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Hackman Financial Group, subject to the
usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, Hackman Financial Group designs its portfolios
as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s investment
objectives. Hackman Financial Group may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring
securities. However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to
transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax
ramifications.
The Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or more Independent
Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation from an Independent
Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above. Independent Managers
typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint schedule which will reduce the fee with an
increased level of assets placed under management with an Independent Manager. The terms of such fee
arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable contract[s] with the
Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the Advisor’s fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will
not exceed 2.00% annually.
Clients will incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on behalf
of the Client’s account[s] which are not included as part of the Wrap Fee Program. All fees paid to Hackman
Financial Group for investment advisory services or part of the Wrap Fee Program are separate and distinct from
the expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to their shareholders, if applicable.
These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be
used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage
and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. Additionally, account activity fees, such as electronic funds
and wire transfers fees, certificate delivery fees, markups and markdowns, bid-ask spreads, selling concessions,
and other miscellaneous fees and expenses as outlined in the account opening paperwork executed with the
Custodian, are generally charged to the Client. Clients are encouraged to refer to the account opening paperwork
executed with the Custodian for an outline of all third-party fees not covered under this Wrap Fee Program.
The Advisor does not control nor share in any of these third-party fees. The Client should review all fees charged
by the fund[s], third parties and Hackman Financial Group to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please
see Item 5.C. – Other Fees and Expenses of the Disclosure Brochure.
D. Compensation
Hackman Financial Group is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. Hackman Financial
Group receives investment advisory fees paid by Clients for participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays the
Custodian for the costs associated with the normal trading activity in the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Hackman Financial Group offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, businesses and retirement plans. Hackman Financial Group generally does not impose a minimum
account size for establishing a relationship, however certain Independent Managers may impose a minimum fee.
Please see Item 7 – Types of Clients of the Disclosure Brochure for additional information.
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Portfolio Manager Selection
Hackman Financial Group serves as sponsor and as portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee
Program. The Advisor also serves as the sponsor in conjunction with Independent Managers for the Wrap Fee
Program.
The Advisor may recommend that Clients utilize an Independent Manager for all or a portion of a Client’s
investment portfolio. The Advisor will assist in the development of the initial policy recommendations and
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managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Advisor will also perform initial and ongoing oversight and due
diligence over the selected Independent Managers to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target
allocations remain aligned with its Clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
Related Persons
Hackman Financial Group personnel serve as portfolio managers for this Wrap Fee Program. Hackman Financial
Group does not act as portfolio manager for any third-party wrap fee programs.
Performance-Based Fees
Hackman Financial Group does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The
fees charged by Hackman Financial Group are as described in Item 5 – Fees and Compensation of the
Disclosure Brochure and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by any
Client. Hackman Financial Group does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for
example, a mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment
options to its Clients. Please see Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management of the
Disclosure Brochure.
Supervised Persons
Hackman Financial Group Advisory Persons serve as portfolio managers for accounts, including the services
described in this Wrap Fee Brochure. Details of the advisory services provided are included in Item 4.A. –
Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure.
Methods of Analysis
Hackman Financial Group employs fundamental, technical and charting analysis in developing investment
strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from Hackman Financial Group are derived from numerous
sources, including financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of
company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others. As
noted above, Hackman Financial Group generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as
consistent with their financial goals. Hackman Financial Group will typically hold all or a portion of a security for
more than a year, but may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash
needs of Clients. At times, Hackman Financial Group may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in
nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
Please see Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss of the Disclosure
Brochure for details on the research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Hackman Financial Group will assist Clients in determining
an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account[s]. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor. Please see Item 8.B. – Risk of Loss of the Disclosure Brochure for
details on investment risks.
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Proxy Voting
Hackman Financial Group does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies,
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
Clients participating in the Wrap Fee Program generally grant Hackman Financial Group the authority to discuss
certain non-public information with Independent Managers engaged to manage their account[s]. Depending upon
the specific arrangement, the Advisor is authorized to disclose various personal information including, without
limitation: names, phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers, driver’s license, tax identification
numbers and account numbers. Hackman Financial Group may also share certain information related to its
Clients’ financial positions and investment objectives in an effort to ensure that the Independent Managers’
investment decisions remain aligned with its Clients’ best interests. This information is communicated on an initial
and ongoing basis, or as otherwise necessary to the management of its Clients’ portfolios.
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
There are no restrictions on Clients’ ability to correspond with Hackman Financial Group. Clients can generally
contact the Independent Managers managing their portfolios through Hackman Financial Group by providing the
Advisor with written request and identification of the questions or issues to be discussed with the Independent
Managers. After receiving the Client’s written request, Hackman Financial Group, at its sole discretion, may
contact the Independent Managers for the Client or arrange for the Independent Managers and the Client to
communicate directly.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Hackman Financial Group values the trust you place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform
the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the
Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 282027. Please see Item 9 –
Disciplinary Information of the Disclosure Brochure as well as Item 3 – Disciplinary Information of each
Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for additional
information on how to research the background of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation - Advisory Persons are also a registered representative of LPL Financial. In their
separate capacity as registered representatives, Advisory Persons will typically receive commissions for the
implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendation provided by Advisory Persons. Neither the Advisor nor Advisory Persons will earn ongoing
investment advisory fees in connection with any services implemented in an Advisory Person’s separate capacity
as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations – Advisory Persons of Hackman Financial Group also serve as licensed insurance
professionals and conduct business through The Hackman Financial Group, Inc. (“HFG”), an affiliated insurance
agency. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role
with Hackman Financial Group. As insurance professionals, Advisory Persons and HFG will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This creates a conflict of interest
in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or its Advisory Persons.
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Phone: (513) 891-5300
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Please see Items 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations and Item 14 – Client Referrals
and Other Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure.
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons subject to Hackman Financial Group’s compliance
program. Complete details on the Hackman Financial Group Code can be found under Item 11 – Code of
Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading of the Disclosure Brochure.
Review of Accounts
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by the Chief Compliance Officer.
Details of the review policies and practices are provided in Item 13 – Review of Accounts of the
Disclosure Brochure.
Other Compensation
Hackman Financial Group has established institutional relationship with LPL Financial to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. The Advisor receives access to software and related support as part of its relationship
with LPL Financial. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In
fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients
should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a potential conflict of
interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of the Custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services. Additionally, the Advisor may receive the following benefits
from LPL Financial: reimbursement to Clients for transfer costs to the platform/custodian; receipt of duplicate Client
confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional
participants; access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate
the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and access to an electronic communication network for Client order entry
and account information.
Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for details on additional
compensation that may be received by Hackman Financial Group or its Advisory Persons. Each
Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement provides details on any outside business activities and the
associated compensation.
Client Referrals from Solicitors
Certain Clients may be referred to the Advisor by either an affiliated or unaffiliated party (herein "Promoter") and
receive, directly or indirectly, compensation for the Client referral. In such instances, the Advisor will
compensate the Promoter a fee in accordance with Rule 206(4)-1 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding
state securities requirements. Any such compensation shall be paid solely from the investment advisory fees
earned by the Advisor, and shall not result in any additional charge to the Client.
Financial Information
Neither Hackman Financial Group, nor its management have any adverse financial situations that would
reasonably impair the ability of Hackman Financial Group to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Hackman
Financial Group, nor any of its Advisory Persons, has been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise.
Hackman Financial Group is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure, as the
firm does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in
advance. Please see Item 18 – Financial Information of the Disclosure Brochure.
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Phone: (513) 891-5300
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Michael R. Hackman
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Michael R. Hackman (CRD# 1738446) in addition to the information contained in the HFG Advisors, Inc. dba
Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group”, CRD# 282027) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Hackman
Financial Group Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-
5300.
Additional information about Mr. Hackman is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 1738446.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Michael R. Hackman, born in 1964, is the President and Chief Compliance Officer of Hackman Financial Group.
Mr. Hackman earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Miami Univeristy in 1987. Additional information
regarding Mr. Hackman’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
President and Chief Compliance Officer, HFG Advisors Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Owner and Insurance Agent, The Hackman Financial Group, Inc.
Investment Advisor Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Registered Representative, Mutual Service Corporation
04/2016 to Present
09/2009 to Present
07/1997 to Present
09/2009 to 07/2024
01/1994 to 09/2009
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hackman. Mr. Hackman has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Hackman.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hackman.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Hackman on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 1738446.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Michael Hackman is also a registered representative of LPL Financial LLC (“LPL”). LPL is a registered broker-
dealer (CRD# 6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Hackman’s separate capacity as a registered representative,
Mr. Hackman will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable
transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr. Hackman. Neither the
Advisor nor Mr. Hackman will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services
implemented in Mr. Hackman’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Hackman is also a licensed insurance professional and owner of The Hackman Financial Group, Inc (“HFG”)
an affiliated insurance agency with the Advisor. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Hackman’s role with Hackman Financial Group. As an insurance professional, Mr. Hackman
and HFG will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies
whose products are sold. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This
creates a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no
obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Hackman or Hackman Financial Group.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Hackman has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4
above.
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Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Hackman serves as the President and Chief Compliance Officer of Hackman Financial Group. Mr. Hackman
can be reached at (513) 891-5300.
Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Hackman Financial Group. Further,
Hackman Financial Group is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Hackman Financial
Group is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Hackman Financial
Group is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of Hackman Financial Group.
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7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Steven D. Nguyen
Partner
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Steven D. Nguyen (CRD# 2502027) in addition to the information contained in the HFG Advisors, Inc. dba
Hackman Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group”, CRD# 282027) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Hackman
Financial Group Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-
5300.
Additional information about Mr. Nguyen is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2502027.
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7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Steven D. Nguyen, born in 1970, is a Partner of Hackman Financial Group. Mr. Nguyen earned an MBA from
Butler University in 1997. Mr. Nguyen also earned a B.S. in Accounting from The Ohio State University in 1992.
Additional information regarding Mr. Nguyen’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
05/2016 to Present
Partner and Investment Advisor Representative,
HFG Advisors Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Registered Representative, Mutual Service Corporation
09/2009 to Present
04/1999 to 09/2009
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Nguyen. Mr. Nguyen has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Nguyen.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Nguyen.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Nguyen on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 2502027.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Mr. Nguyen is also a registered representative of LPL Financial LLC (“LPL”). LPL is a registered broker-dealer
(CRD# 6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Nguyen’s separate capacity as a registered representative, Mr.
Nguyen will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions.
Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr. Nguyen. Neither the Advisor nor Mr.
Nguyen will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services implemented in
Mr. Nguyen’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Nguyen is also a licensed insurance professional conducting business through The Hackman Financial
Group, Inc (“HFG”) an affiliated insurance agency with the Advisor. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from Mr. Nguyen’s role with Hackman Financial Group. As an
insurance professional, Mr. Nguyen and HFG will receive customary commissions and other related revenues
from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Commissions generated by insurance sales do
not offset regular advisory fees. This creates a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the
insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Nguyen
or Hackman Financial Group.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Nguyen has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Nguyen serves as a Partner of Hackman Financial Group and is supervised by Michael Hackman, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Hackman can be reached at (513) 891-5300.
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7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Hackman Financial Group. Further,
Hackman Financial Group is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Hackman Financial
Group is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Hackman Financial
Group is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of Hackman Financial Group.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
John C. Spencer, IV
Director, Wealth Management
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
John Spencer (CRD# 2621599) in addition to the information contained in the HFG Advisors, Inc. dba Hackman
Financial Group (“Hackman Financial Group”, CRD# 282027) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Hackman Financial Group
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (513) 891-5300.
Additional information about Mr. Spencer is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2621599.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
John Spencer, born in 1959, is the Director of Wealth Management of Hackman Financial Group. Mr. Spencer
earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations from Xavier University in 1981. Mr. Spencer also earned a
Master of Business Administration from Xavier University. Additional information regarding Mr. Spencer’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Director of Wealth Management, HFG Advisors Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc
Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc
04/2016 to Present
02/2015 to Present
02/2009 to 02/2015
01/2009 to 02/2009
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Spencer. Mr. Spencer has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Spencer.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Spencer.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Spencer on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 2621599.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Mr. Spencer is also a registered representative of LPL Financial LLC (“LPL”). LPL is a registered broker-dealer
(CRD# 6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Spencer’s separate capacity as a registered representative, Mr.
Spencer will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions.
Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr. Spencer. Neither the Advisor nor
Mr. Spencer will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services implemented
in Mr. Spencer’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Spencer is also licensed as an independent insurance professional. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from Mr. Spencer’s role with Hackman Financial Group. As an
insurance professional, Mr. Spencer will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the
various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Spencer is not required to offer the products of any
particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees.
This creates a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are
under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Spencer or Hackman Financial Group.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Spencer has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Spencer serves as the Director of Wealth Management of Hackman Financial Group and is supervised by
Michael Hackman, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hackman can be reached at (513) 891-5300.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Hackman Financial Group. Further,
Hackman Financial Group is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Hackman Financial
Group is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Hackman Financial
Group is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of Hackman Financial Group.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Stephen M. Hackman
Investment Advisor Representative
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Stephen M. Hackman (CRD# 7492640) in addition to the information contained in the HFG Advisors, Inc.
(“Hackman Financial Group” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282027) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a
copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Hackman Financial Group
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (513) 891-5300.
Additional information about Mr. Hackman is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7492640.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Stephen M. Hackman, born in 1994, is dedicated to advising Clients of Hackman Financial Group as an
Investment Advisor. Mr. Hackman earned a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 2016. Additional
information regarding Mr. Hackman’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Investment Advisor, HFG Advisors, Inc.
Registered Representative, LPL Financial, LLC
Assurance Senior and Manager, Ernest & Young LLP
02/2022 to Present
02/2022 to Present
09/2016 to 01/2022
Certified Public Accountant™ (“CPA”)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the
education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college
education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting),
minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of
which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of the
Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40
hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three-year period). Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants™ (AICPA®)
members are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with
integrity, objectivity, due care, competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a
conflict exists), maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and serve the
public interest when providing financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have adopted
the AICPA’s® Code of Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their own.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hackman. Mr. Hackman has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Hackman.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hackman.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Hackman on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 7492640.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Mr. Hackman is also a registered representative of LPL Financial, LLC (“LPL Financial”). LPL Financial is a
registered broker-dealer (CRD# 6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Hackman’s separate capacity as a
registered representative, Mr. Hackman will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for
commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr.
Hackman. Neither the Advisor nor Mr. Hackman will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with
any products or services implemented in Mr. Hackman’s separate capacity as a registered representative. Mr.
Hackman spends approximately 10% of his time per month in his role as a registered representative of LPL
Financial.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Hackman has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4
above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Hackman serves as an] Investment Advisor of Hackman Financial Group and is supervised by Michael
Hackman, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hackman can be reached at (513) 891-5300.
Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Hackman Financial Group. Further,
Hackman Financial Group is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Hackman Financial
Group is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Hackman Financial
Group is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Luke Jones
Director, Wealth Management
Effective: February 6, 2026
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Luke Jones (CRD# 3029459) in addition to the information contained in the HFG Advisors, Inc. (“Hackman
Financial Group” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282027) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Hackman Financial Group Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (513) 891-5300.
Additional information about Mr. Jones is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3029459.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Luke Jones, born in 1972, is dedicated to advising Clients of Hackman Financial Group as a Director, Wealth
Management. Mr. Jones earned a Bachelors of Science, Economics from Northern Kentucky University in 1995.
Additional information regarding Mr. Jones’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Director, Wealth Management, HFG Advisors, Inc.
Registered Representatative, LPL Financial, LLC
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
06/2022 to Present
06/2022 to Present
9/2009 to 05/2022
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Jones.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Jones.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Jones on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 3029459.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Mr. Jones is also a registered representative of LPL Financial, LLC(“LPL”). LPL is a registered broker-dealer
(CRD# 6413), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Jones’s separate capacity as a registered representative, Mr. Jones
will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable transactions. Clients
are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr. Jones. Neither the Advisor nor Mr. Jones
will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services implemented in Mr.
Jones’s separate capacity as a registered representative. Mr. Jones spends approximately 10% of his time per
month in his role as a registered representative of LPL.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Jones is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Jones’s role with Hackman Financial Group. As an insurance professional, Mr.
Jones will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies
whose products are sold. Mr. Jones is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Jones or the Advisor. Mr. Jones spends approximately 10%of his
time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Jones has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Jones serves as a Director, Wealth Management of Hackman Financial Group and is supervised by Michael
Hackman, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hackman can be reached at (513) 891-5300.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Hackman Financial Group has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Hackman Financial Group. Further,
Hackman Financial Group is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require
registration by Hackman Financial Group and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Hackman Financial
Group is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Hackman Financial
Group is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 6, 2026
Our Commitment to You
HFG Advisors, Inc. (“Hackman Financial Group” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of
personal information of our Clients’ (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment
Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Hackman Financial Group (also
referred to as "we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have
and implements controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with
the management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Hackman Financial Group does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such
information to others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and
management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
We share Client information with LPL Financial. This sharing is due to the
oversight LPL Financial has over certain Supervised Persons of our firm.
You may also contact us at any time for a copy of LPL Financial’s Privacy
Policy.
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Hackman Financial Group does not disclose, and does not intend to
disclose, personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you
services. Certain laws may give us the right to share your personal
information with financial institutions where you are a customer and
where Hackman Financial Group or the client has a formal agreement
with the financial institution. We will only share information for
purposes of servicing your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
Hackman Financial Group does not disclose and does not intend to
disclose, non-public personal information to non-affiliated third parties
with respect to persons who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy, and will provide you with a revised policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting us at (513) 891-5300.
HFG Advisors, Inc. d/b/a Hackman Financial Group
7355 E. Kemper Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Phone: (513) 891-5300
http://www.hackmanfinancial.com
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