Overview
Assets Under Management: $451 million
Headquarters: LOUISVILLE, KY
High-Net-Worth Clients: 139
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (LFIA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $250,000 | 1.25% |
| $250,001 | $500,000 | 1.00% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,500,000 | 0.70% |
| $2,500,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.60% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $9,625 | 0.96% |
| $5 million | $35,125 | 0.70% |
| $10 million | $60,125 | 0.60% |
| $50 million | $260,125 | 0.52% |
| $100 million | $510,125 | 0.51% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 139
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 64.08
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 2,503
Discretionary Accounts: 2,503
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 324258
Filing ID: 1954864
Last Filing Date: 2025-03-28 13:24:00
Website: https://legacyfia.com
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: LFIA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (2025-09-22)
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Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: September 09, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC (“LFIA” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions
about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (502) 873-0522.
LFIA is a registered investment advisor with 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 LFIA to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about LFIA 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# 324258.
Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC
100 Mallard Creek Rd, Suite 402–Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: (502) 873-0522 | Website: https://www.legacyfia.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 LFIA. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
LFIA 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. LFIA encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the
Advisor.
Material Changes
There were no material changes since the last annual amendment filing.
Since our previous annual amendment filing, we have the following update to report:
• We have a new Chief Compliance Officer
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our 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.
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# 324258. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (502) 873-0522.
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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 ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
B. Fee Billing ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ............................................................................................................................... 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ........................................................................... 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................................... 10
A. Methods of Analysis ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................................. 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .................. 12
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ..................................................................................................................................... 12
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ...................................................................................................................... 12
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................................................... 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]............................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................................... 14
A. Frequency of Reviews.................................................................................................................................................................. 14
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................................. 14
A. Compensation Received by LFIA ............................................................................................................................................... 14
B. Client Referrals from Promoters ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Item 15 – Custody ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 18 – Financial Information ....................................................................................................................................... 15
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Legacy Financial Independent Advisors LLC (“LFIA” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company
(“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Kentucky. The Advisor commenced operations in January 2023. The
Principal Officers of LFIA are Bruce McCrea (Partner and Financial Advisor / Chief Compliance Officer),
Christopher R. McCrea, CFP® (Partner and Financial Advisor), Bryan S. McCrea (Partner and Financial Advisor),
and TC Falkner, CFP® (Partner and Financial Advisor).
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by LFIA. For information regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please contact Bruce McCrea
(Chief Compliance Officer) at (502) 873-0522.
B. Advisory Services Offered
LFIA offers advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, 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 conflicts
of interest. LFIA’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.
Wealth Management Services
LFIA provides customized wealth management solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary wealth management and related advisory
services. LFIA works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk
tolerance and financial situation in order to design a portfolio strategy. LFIA will then construct an investment
portfolio, primarily consisting of individual stocks, mutual funds, and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to
achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual bonds and other types of
investments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of the Client. The Advisor may retain certain legacy investments
based on portfolio fit and/or tax considerations.
LFIA will select, recommend and/or retain mutual funds on a fund by fund basis. Due to specific custodial and/or
mutual fund company constraints, material tax consideration, and/or systematic investment plans, LFIA will
select, recommend and/or retain a mutual fund share classes that do not have trading costs when possible.
These will in most cases be institutional share classes but in some cases may be share classes with higher
internal expense ratios than institutional share classes. LFIA will seek to select the lowest cost share class
available that is in the best interest of each Client weighing the expected investment pattern, expense ratios and
potential ticket charges, and will ensure the selection aligns with the Client’s financial objectives and stated
investment guidelines.
LFIA’s 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. LFIA
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.
LFIA evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. LFIA may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. LFIA may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may
recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against the market movement. LFIA may recommend
selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or
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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.
Use of Independent Managers – LFIA may recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated investment
managers or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s
investment portfolio, based on the Client’s needs and objectives. In certain instances, the Client may be required
to authorize and enter into a wealth management agreement with the Independent Manager[s] that defines the
terms in which the Independent Manager[s] will provide its services. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing
oversight and due diligence over each Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Clients
investment objectives and overall best interests. The Advisor will also assist the Client in the development of the
initial policy recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Client, prior to entering into an
agreement with an Independent Manager, will be provided with the Independent Manager's Form ADV Part 2A -
Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Financial Planning Services
LFIA will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients. LFIA may including
financial olanning services as part of its overall wealth management services and fee or as a separate
engagmeent. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and
objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a
specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting
may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement
planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. 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. LFIA may also refer Clients to
an accountant, attorney, or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation. For certain financial
planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial situation,
observations, and recommendations. For project-based or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not provide a
written summary. Project-based financial plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) quarters 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 wealth 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. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
LFIA provides non-discretionary retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the 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:
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
Investment monitoring and oversight
• Vendor Analysis
• Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
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• Performance Reporting
• Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
• ERISA 404(c) Assistance
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These services are provided by LFIA 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 LFIA’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 LFIA to provide advisory services, each Client is required to enter into a written advisory
agreement 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 – LFIA, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – LFIA 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 or unique client goal.
• Portfolio Construction – LFIA will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
• Wealth Management and Supervision – LFIA will provide wealth management and ongoing oversight of
the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
LFIA does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by LFIA.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, LFIA manages $450.6mm in assets, all of which are 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 a written
advisory agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
wealth management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under
management at the end of the prior quarter. Wealth management fees range from 0.50% to 1.25% annually based
on the following tiered schedule:
Assets Under Management Annual Rate (%)
Up to $250,000
$250,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $2,500,000
$2,500,001 to $5,000,000
$5,000,000 and above
1.25%
1.00%
0.80%
0.70%
0.60%
0.50%
The wealth management 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 Advisor typically offers a
tiered fee schedule (as detailed above) where the rate is reduced as assets under management increase. In certain
circumstances, the Advisor may charge a fixed annual rate or fixed fee for its services. The Client’s fees will take
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into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor across all accounts, unless otherwise
agreed in writing. All securities held in accounts managed by LFIA will be independently valued by the Custodian.
LFIA 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 LFIA’ right to terminate
an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that LFIA 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 LFIA, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, LFIA designs its
portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a Client’s
investment objectives. LFIA may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring
securities. However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be 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 wealth management 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 Advisor will
allocate a portion of the advisory fee collected to the Independent Manager pursuant to the terms of the executed
agreement between the Advisor and the Independent Manager. If the Client is required to authorize and enter into
a wealth management agreement with an Independent Manage then the terms of such fee arrangements are
included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure brochure and applicable contract[s] with the Independent
Manager.
Financial Planning Services
LFIA may including financial planning services as part of its overall wealth management services and fee or as a
separate engagmeent. Fincnial planning fees are billed at an hourly rate of up to $300 per hour or as a fixed
engagement fee. 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 costs will be determined prior to
engaging for these services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee ranging from 0.25% to 1.00%
based on the size of the Plan and scope of services to be provided. Fees are typically billed in advance of each
calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement plan fees are based
on the market value of assets under management in the Plan at the end of the prior calendar quarter. Fees may be
negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] in advance of each quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate
(annual rate divided by 12) to the market value of assets under management as of the end of the prior quarter.
Clients will be provided with a statement, generally quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the
wealth management fee. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by LFIA to be
paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management 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 may include LFIA’s
wealth management fee (as noted above) plus wealth management fees and/or platform fees charged by the
Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the Independent Manager or the Advisor may
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assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees from the Client’s account[s]. In other
instances the Advisor and the Independent Manager will each assume the responsibility for calculating and
deducting their respective 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 agreement. 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, other than Legacy Financial, in connection
with investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and
securities execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does
not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account
meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically
charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Legacy Financial are separate
and distinct from these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to LFIA for wealth management services 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. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of LFIA
but would not receive the services provided by LFIA 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
LFIA to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional
information. Additionally, as noted above, the Advisor will select share classes that do not have trading costs
when possible. These will in most cases be institutional share classes but in some cases may be share classes
with higher internal expense ratios than institutional share classes. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
LFIA is compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in which services are rendered.
Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to
the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management 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
through the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management 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
or a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with the Independent Manager, the terms for the termination
will be set forth in the respective agreements between the Client or the Advisor and the Independent Manager. LFIA
will assist the Client with the termination and transition as appropriate.
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Financial Planning Services
LFIA may be partially compensated for its financial planning services upon the execution of the engagement
agreement. 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. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the
effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is
non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
LFIA is compensated for its services at the beginning of the quarter before advisory services are rendered. Either
party may request to terminate a retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for advisory fees up to and including the effective date of
termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid advisory 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
LFIA does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent
insurance professional, an Advisory Person may earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance
products, including insurance products they sell to Clients. Insurance commissions earned by Advisory Persons
are separate and in addition to the Advisor’s fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest as the Advisory
Person may have an incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on a Client’s needs. Clients are under no obligation, contractually or
otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any Advisory Person affiliated with the Advisor. Please see
Item 10 below.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
LFIA does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged by LFIA
are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held
by any Client.
LFIA 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
LFIA offers advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and
retirement plans. LFIA generally does not impose a minimum relationship size.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent
insurance professional, an Advisory Person may earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance
products, including insurance products they implement for Clients. Insurance commissions earned by an
Advisory Person are separate and in addition to our advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest
because as the Advisory Person may 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, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any Advisory Person affiliated with
the Advisor.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
LFIA primarily employs fundamental and technical analysis methods in developing investment strategies for its
Clients. Research and analysis from LFIA are derived from numerous sources, including financial media
companies, third-party research materials, professional data subscriptions, 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. This criteria
generally consists of 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 LFIA will be able to predict such a
reoccurrence accurately.
As noted above, LFIA generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. LFIA 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, LFIA 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. LFIA 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. Please see Item 8.B. for risks associated with the Advisor’s investment
strategies as well as general risks of investing.
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.
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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 have 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.
Bond ETF Risks
Bond ETFs are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e., the risk that bond
prices will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bonds time to maturity, and
the coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e., the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a
lower rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation
increase at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investors rate of return, (4) credit
default risk, i.e., the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the
company defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e., the risk associated with a rating
agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to
repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e., the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily
available market for the bond.
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.
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 LFIA or its management persons. LFIA
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 Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 324258.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with LFIA. As an insurance professional, an
Advisory Person may receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance
companies whose products are sold. Advisory Persons are not required to offer the products of any particular
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insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This may
cause a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no
obligation to implement any recommendations made by an Advisory Persons or the Advisor.
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 wealth management 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
LFIA 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 LFIA (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. LFIA
and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation
of LFIA’ 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 (502) 873-0522.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
LFIA allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. LFIA does not act as a principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does
not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment company. LFIA does not have a material interest
in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
LFIA 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 LFIA requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the
Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The 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 LFIA 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 LFIA, or any Supervised Person of LFIA, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
LFIA 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 LFIA to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the wealth management agreement.
Further, LFIA does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-
by-trade basis.
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Where LFIA does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian[s]
to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian recommended by
the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by LFIA.
However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not
engaged. LFIA may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, the reasonableness
of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location
of the Custodian’s offices. LFIA will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Raymond
James & Associates, Inc. (“Raymond James”). Raymond James is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and New
York Stock Exchange/SIPC member. Raymond James will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. LFIA
maintains institutional relationships with Raymond James, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from
the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below. Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of
the Advisor:
LFIA has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the Advisor in managing Client
account[s]. Access to the Raymond James platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Raymond James
platform includes brokerage, custody, administrative support, record keeping, technology and related services
designed to support registered investment advisors like LFIA in serving Clients. These services are intended to
serve the best interests of the Advisor’s Clients.
Raymond James may charge securities transaction fees for effecting certain securities transactions. Raymond
James enables the Advisor to obtain certain no-load mutual funds without securities transaction fees and other no-
load funds at nominal transaction charges. Raymond James’ transaction fee rates are generally considered
discounted from customary retail brokerage rates. However, the transaction fees charged by Raymond James may
be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker-dealers. Please see Item 14 below for
additional information.
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. LFIA does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please
see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - LFIA 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 LFIA 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]). LFIA 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.
A Client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified custodian might charge to effect the same
transaction. The Advisor has determined in good faith that the commissions charged by Fidelity are reasonable in
relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking best execution, the determinative
factor is not necessarily the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative
execution, taking into consideration the full range of the Custodian’s services, including the value of research
provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Accordingly, although the Advisor will seek
competitive rates, to the benefit of all Clients, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates
for specific Client account transactions. Although the investment research products and services that may be
obtained by the Advisor will generally be used to service all of the Advisor’s Clients, they may not equally benefit all
Clients. Please also see Item 14.
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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. LFIA will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client. LFIA may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are
purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) 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 Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of LFIA and
periodically by the CCO. Formal account 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, either in person or via conference call/software. 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 LFIA 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 generally 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 LFIA
LFIA 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, LFIA may
receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
As noted in item 12, LFIA has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the Advisor in
managing Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Raymond James also makes available to the Advisor
certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Raymond James directly from
independent research companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from Raymond
James. As a result of receiving such services, the Advisor may have an incentive to continue to use or expand the
use of Raymond James’ services. The Advisor examined this potential conflict of interest when it chose to enter into
the relationship with Raymond James and has determined that the relationship is in the best interests of the
Advisor’s Clients and satisfies its Client obligations, including its duty to seek best execution. Please see Item 12
above. The Advisor receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders
wealth management services to Clients that maintain assets at Raymond James. The software and related
systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor
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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 this Custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services. In
addition, Raymond James has provided the Advisor with financial support in the launch of the Advisor and
reimbursements for various third-party service providers.
B. Client Referrals from Solicitors
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
All Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian.” Clients are required to engage the Custodian to
retain their funds and securities and direct LFIA to utilize that Custodian for the Client’s security transactions.
Clients should review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by LFIA to
ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about custodians and
brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
LFIA generally 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 LFIA.
The 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 a wealth management agreement containing all applicable
limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by LFIA will be in accordance with each Client's
investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
LFIA 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 18 – Financial Information
Neither LFIA, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability
of LFIA to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither LFIA, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject to a
bankruptcy or financial compromise. LFIA is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
quarters or more in the future.
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