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ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE
ADV PART 2A
BROCHURE
MILLINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
55 SHUMAN BLVD, SUITE 1050
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
P/ 630.922.7900
W/ MILLINGTONFA.COM
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Millington Financial Advisors, LLC (“MFA”). If you have any
questions about this brochure's contents, please contact us at (630) 922-7900. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by
the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or any state securities authority. MFA is a Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”).
Registration as an Investment Adviser with the SEC or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about MFA is available on the SEC's website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/. You can search this site by a unique identifying
number called an IARD number. The IARD number for MFA is 156315.
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ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES
Under federal and state law, fiduciaries must make full disclosure to Clients of all material facts relating to the advisory
relationship. This brochure provides clients or prospective clients with information and conflicts of interest about Millington
Financial Advisors, LLC that should be considered before or when obtaining our investment advisory services. We are
required to update this item to describe the material changes made to this brochure on an annual basis and deliver to you,
within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year, a free updated brochure that includes or is accompanied by a summary of
material changes; or a summary of material changes and an offer to provide an updated brochure and how to obtain it.
We will also provide interim disclosures regarding material changes, as necessary.
Since the last annual amendment filing on January 11, 2024, this brochure has been amended as follows:
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Item 2: The Firm changed their main office address.
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Item 4: Tax Planning, estate planning, and third party money management services have been added.
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Item 5: Tax Planning and Financial Planning fees have been defined.
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Item 14: The firm now engages in relationships with promoter(s).
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Item 15: The firm now uses third party standing letters of authorizations with clients.
This brochure may be updated periodically for non-material changes to clarify and provide additional information.
QUESTIONS & CONCERNS
We encourage you to read this document in its entirety. Our Chief Compliance Officer, Charles F. Millington, remains
available to address any questions or concerns regarding this Part 2A Brochure, including any material change disclosure
or information described below.
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ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE ___________________________________________________________________________ 1
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES ____________________________________________________________________ 2
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES __________________________________________________________ 2
QUESTIONS & CONCERNS ___________________________________________________________________ 2
ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________ 3
ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS ____________________________________________________________________ 7
ABOUT OUR FIRM ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
ADVISORY SERVICES WE OFFER ______________________________________________________________ 7
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES ____________________________________________________________________ 8
TAX PLANNING SERVICES __________________________________________________________________________ 8
ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES _______________________________________________________________________ 8
INDEPENDENT SUB-ADVISORY AND THIRD-PARTY MANAGER SERVICES ________________________________ 9
PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES ___________________________________________________________________ 9
RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES _______________________________________________________________________ 9
ROLLOVER RECOMMENDATION DISCLOSURE _______________________________________________________ 10
ADVISORY SERVICES TO BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS __________________________________________________ 10
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS _________________________________________________________________________ 10
CLIENT OBJECTIVES & RESTRICTIONS _______________________________________________________ 11
WRAP FEE PROGRAM _______________________________________________________________________ 11
REGULATORY ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT ________________________________________________ 11
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION ____________________________________________________________ 11
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE ___________________________________________________________ 11
LEGACY MANAGEMENT FEE _______________________________________________________________________ 12
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEE ________________________________________________________________________ 12
TAX PLANNING SERVICE FEES _____________________________________________________________________ 12
ESTATE PLANNING ________________________________________________________________________________ 12
INDEPENDENT SUB-ADVISORY & THIRD-PARTY MANAGER SERVICE FEES ______________________________ 13
PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES __________________________________________________________________ 13
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS FEE _____________________________________________________________________ 14
CLIENT TERMINATION ____________________________________________________________________________ 14
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ORION ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC _____________________ 14
ADDITIONAL FEES & EXPENSES _____________________________________________________________ 14
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT _____________________________ 15
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ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS _____________________________________________________________________ 15
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, STRATEGIES, & RISK OF LOSS ___________________________________ 15
METHODS OF ANALYSIS ____________________________________________________________________ 15
CYCLICAL ________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
FUNDAMENTAL ___________________________________________________________________________________ 16
TECHNICAL ______________________________________________________________________________________ 16
RISKS FOR ALL FORMS OF ANALYSIS _______________________________________________________________ 16
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES __________________________________________________________________ 16
LONG-TERM HOLDING ____________________________________________________________________________ 16
SHORT-TERM HOLDING ___________________________________________________________________________ 16
SHORT SALES _____________________________________________________________________________________ 17
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS ______________________________________________________________________ 17
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL, SIGNIFICANT OR UNUSUAL RISKS _______________________________________ 17
RISK OF LOSS ______________________________________________________________________________ 17
ACTIVE MANAGEMENT RISK _______________________________________________________________________ 18
ALLOCATION RISK ________________________________________________________________________________ 18
ALTERNATIVE RISK ________________________________________________________________________________ 18
CAPITALIZATION RISK _____________________________________________________________________________ 18
CALL RISK ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
CONCENTRATION RISK ___________________________________________________________________________ 18
CREDIT RISK ______________________________________________________________________________________ 19
CYBERSECURITY RISK ______________________________________________________________________________ 19
FIXED INCOME & DEBT RISK _______________________________________________________________________ 19
FREQUENT TRADING RISK _________________________________________________________________________ 19
INTEREST RATE RISK ______________________________________________________________________________ 19
LEGACY HOLDING RISK ___________________________________________________________________________ 20
LIQUIDITY RISK ___________________________________________________________________________________ 20
MARKET RISK _____________________________________________________________________________________ 20
MUTUAL FUND OR ETF RISK _______________________________________________________________________ 20
NON-LIQUID ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RISK ______________________________________________________ 20
SECURITIES LENDING RISK _________________________________________________________________________ 21
SHORT SALE RISK _________________________________________________________________________________ 21
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________ 21
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS _______________________________ 22
BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATED ________________________________________________________________ 22
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INSURANCE COMPANIES ___________________________________________________________________ 23
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS __________________________________________________________________ 23
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION & INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS, & PERSONAL TRADING
______________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS & PERSONAL TRADING ______________________ 23
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES ______________________________________________________________ 24
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ______________________________________________________ 24
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO. INC. ______________________________________________________________ 24
HOW OUR FIRM SELECTS CUSTODIAN-BROKER _____________________________________________________ 24
CLIENT BROKERAGE & CUSTODY COSTS ___________________________________________________________ 25
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO US FROM SCHWAB ________________________________________ 25
SERVICES THAT BENEFIT OUR CLIENTS _____________________________________________________________ 25
SERVICES THAT MAY NOT DIRECTLY BENEFIT OUR CLIENTS __________________________________________ 25
SERVICES THAT GENERALLY BENEFIT ONLY US ______________________________________________________ 26
OUR INTEREST IN SCHWAB’S SERVICES _____________________________________________________________ 26
BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS _______________________________________________________________ 27
AGGREGATION & ALLOCATION OF TRANSACTIONS _________________________________________________ 27
TRADE ERRORS ___________________________________________________________________________________ 28
DIRECTED BROKERAGE ___________________________________________________________________________ 28
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS _______________________________________________________________ 28
CLIENT REVIEWS ___________________________________________________________________________ 28
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS & OTHER COMPENSATION _________________________________________ 28
BROKERAGE PRACTICES ____________________________________________________________________ 29
LEAD GENERATION & REFERRALS ___________________________________________________________ 29
CLIENT REFERRALS ________________________________________________________________________________ 29
PROMOTERS _____________________________________________________________________________________ 29
OTHER PROFESSIONALS ___________________________________________________________________________ 30
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY ____________________________________________________________________________ 30
FEE DEDUCTION ___________________________________________________________________________ 30
STANDING LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION (“SLOA”) ___________________________________________ 30
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION ____________________________________________________________ 31
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY ________________________________________________________________ 31
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ___________________________________________________________ 31
PROXY VOTING ____________________________________________________________________________ 31
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CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS __________________________________________________________________ 31
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ____________________________________________________________ 31
FINANCIAL CONDITION ___________________________________________________________________ 31
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ____________________________________________________________________ 32
PRIVACY POLICY ___________________________________________________________________________ 32
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN _______________________________________________________________ 32
CONTACTING US __________________________________________________________________________ 32
VARYING DISRUPTIONS _____________________________________________________________________ 32
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ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Millington Financial Advisors, LLC is currently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as an
investment adviser, with its principal place of business located in Naperville, Illinois. Millington Financial Advisors, LLC has
been in business since 2011, and its principal owner is Charles F. Millington. Millington Financial Advisors, LLC was
registered with the SEC as an investment adviser in 2022. Registration as an Investment Adviser with the United States
SEC or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The Firm currently has an office
located at 55 Shuman Blvd, Suite 1050, Naperville, IL 60563.
This brochure is designed to provide detailed and precise information about each item noted in the table of contents.
Certain disclosures are repeated in one or more items, and other disclosures are referred throughout to be as
comprehensive as possible on the broad subject matters discussed.
Within this brochure, specific terms in either are used as follows:
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“Firm,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refers to Millington Financial Advisors, LLC.
“Advisor,” “Investment Advisor Representative,” and “IAR” refers to our professional representatives who
provide investment recommendations or advice on behalf of Millington Financial Advisors, LLC.
“You,” “yours,” and “Client” refers to Clients of Millington Financial Advisors, LLC and its advisors.
“Code” refers to our Firm’s Code of Ethics.
“CCO” refers to our Chief Compliance Officer.
ADVISORY SERVICES WE OFFER
Our Firm offers a variety of advisory services, which include discretionary investment management, financial planning and
retirement services. Before rendering any preceding advisory services, Clients must enter into one or more written
Investment Advisory Agreements (“Agreements”), setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory
relationship.
We do not provide legal advice. Clients should consult with an attorney for all legal inquiries.
Our Firm manages portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth individuals and families, estates, corporations, retirement
plans, trusts and foundations. We provide investment management and advisory services to multi-generational families
using separately managed accounts under a custodial relationship with an independent brokerage firm.
With our discretionary relationship, we will change the portfolio as appropriate to help meet your financial objectives. We
trade Client portfolios based on our Firm’s market views and the Client’s financial goals.
We primarily invest in equities, over-the-counter equities, American Depositary Receipts, corporate debt securities,
municipal securities, investment company securities, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds, US Government Securities,
and options contracts on securities. Our Firm may advise a Client about legacy positions or other investments in Client
portfolios. A portion of the account may be held in cash, cash equivalents, or money market funds as part of the overall
investment strategy. Cash balances may have a higher concentration and represent a sizable portion of your overall
portfolio, depending on the current investment outlook or strategy.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities by notifying Us through written notification.
Where deemed appropriate, we may recommend that our Clients invest in alternative assets, including hedge funds,
private equity funds, real estate funds, and other alternative funds. Although the Investment Advisory Agreement with our
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Clients gives us broad investment authority, we do not anticipate investing in other security types. A Client’s investment
allocation and our strategy will depend on the Client's responses in review meetings, written questionnaires, stated goals,
risk tolerance, objectives, and personal preference for Impact Investing.
Clients are advised to promptly notify us if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any limitations
on managing their portfolios.
MFA can recommend that certain clients utilize margin in the client’s investment portfolio or other borrowing. MFA only
recommend such borrowing for non-investment needs, such as bridge loans and other financing needs. The Firm’s fees
are determined based on the value of the assets being managed gross of any margin or borrowing.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
Our Firm offers financial planning services, which involve preparing a written financial plan covering specific or multiple
topics. We provide full written financial plans, which may address one or several topics: Investment Planning, Retirement
Planning, Insurance Planning, Tax Planning, Education Planning, Portfolios, and Allocation Review.
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Client is solely responsible for determining whether to implement our financial
planning recommendations. Our financial planning services do not involve implementing transactions on your behalf nor
include active and ongoing monitoring or management of your investments or accounts.
The Client must execute a separate written agreement if the Client elects to implement any of our investment
recommendations through our Firm or retain our Firm to monitor and manage investments actively.
TAX PLANNING SERVICES
Tax planning services offered through MFA. MFA will assist you in the development of a multi-year income tax plan after
careful consideration of your objectives and present financial situation. This process begins with the preparation of a
comprehensive financial plan. Based on this analysis, we will recommend strategies to implement today that can have a
positive impact on taxes due in future years, especially during retirement. Tax return preparation is not included in this
service but can be obtained through MFA at an additional cost.
ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES
Through our partnership with an independent third-party technology company, Vanilla we can facilitate the preparation of
various estate planning documents for clients. Such services are generally separate from any investment management
and/or financial planning services that we may render to a client, and the exact scope of such estate planning services will
depend on the nature of a client’s specific estate planning needs. As a condition of utilizing Vanilla, you must agree to the
terms and conditions, available at wealth.com.
Vanilla’s services are designed to complement, not replace, the work of qualified legal or tax professionals. Millington does
not provide legal or tax advice and does not prepare legal documents. Clients using Vanilla are encouraged to consult
with an attorney licensed in their jurisdiction to review any estate planning documents created or managed through the
platform.
The use of Vanilla is optional and may involve additional fees, either paid directly by the client or by Millington on the
client’s behalf. Any such arrangements will be fully disclosed in writing. Millington does not receive any referral fees,
commissions, or other compensation from Vanilla in connection with client use of the platform.
Estate planning services facilitated through Vanilla are designed to provide organizational clarity and planning support,
but do not constitute a legal estate plan unless finalized and executed by a licensed attorney. The firm may assist clients
in interpreting and utilizing the information generated through Vanilla to align with their overall financial and investment
planning goals.
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INDEPENDENT SUB-ADVISORY AND THIRD-PARTY MANAGER SERVICES
If deemed appropriate, in limited circumstances, our Firm will utilize the services of a Sub-Advisor (“SMA” or “Manager”)
or Independent Third-Party Manager (“ITPM” or “Manager”) to manage your accounts. Investment recommendations and
securities trading will only be offered by or through the chosen SMA or ITPM. Our Firm will not advise on any specific
securities concerning this service.
Before referring you, our Firm will provide initial due diligence on SMA and ITPMs and ongoing reviews of their
management of your accounts. To assist in selecting an SMA or ITPM, our Firm will gather information about the Client’s
financial situation, investment objectives, and reasonable restrictions to be imposed upon the account management.
Our Firm will periodically review the Manager reports provided to the Client. We will periodically contact the Client to
review their financial situation and objectives, communicate information to the Manager as warranted, and assist you in
understanding and evaluating the services provided. The Client will be expected to notify our Firm of any changes in their
financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their financial standing.
By executing an Investment Advisory Agreement with our Firm, the Client gives our Firm the discretionary authority to hire
or fire the Manager and to allocate assets among Managers without obtaining consent.
The services provided by the SMA and ITPM include:
Implementation of an asset allocation
• Assessment of your investment needs and objectives
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• Delivery of suitable style allocations (e.g., Income, Large Cap, Small Cap, Growth, Value, etc.)
• Facilitation of portfolio transactions
• Ongoing monitoring of investment vehicles’ performance
• Review of accounts for adherence to policy guidelines and asset allocation
• Reporting of your portfolio activity.
Each Manager has minimum account requirements that will vary between Managers. Account minimums are typically
higher for fixed-income accounts than for equity-based accounts. A complete description of the Manager’s services, fee
schedules, and account minimums will be disclosed in the Manager’s disclosure brochure, which will be provided to you
before or when an agreement for services is executed, and the account is established.
PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES
MFA provides pension consulting services, which may be offered separately or in combination to retirement benefit plans.
These services are contracted directly with plan sponsors or trustees and may include a variety of support tailored to the
plan’s needs. Services offered include assisting with the plan sponsor due diligence, conducting vendor searches and
analysis, and providing related recommendations. Additionally, MFA offers the creation or review of investment policy
statements, employee education programs and presentations, and general plan consulting services to address ongoing
questions, concerns, and issues raised by the client.
RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
investment advisory services, we will solely be making
investment
When providing any non-discretionary
recommendations to the Sponsor, and the Sponsor retains full discretionary authority or control over assets of the
retirement plan. We agree to perform any non-discretionary investment advisory services to the retirement plan as a
fiduciary, as defined in ERISA Section 3(21)(A)(ii). We will act in good faith and with the degree of diligence, care, and skill
that a prudent person rendering similar services would exercise under similar circumstances.
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When providing administrative services, we may support the Sponsor with plan governance and committee education;
vendor management and service provider selection and review; investment education; or plan participant non-fiduciary
education services. We agree to perform any administrative services solely in a capacity that would not be considered a
fiduciary under ERISA or any other applicable law.
When offering investment models to plan sponsors, under certain circumstances, we will act as a “fiduciary” as defined
under Section 3(21) of ERISA and Section 4975I (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
ROLLOVER RECOMMENDATION DISCLOSURE
Our Firm is considered a fiduciary under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. When we provide investment advice to you
regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are also fiduciaries within the meaning of
Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. We must act in your best interest and not put our interests ahead of yours. At the same
time, how we make money conflicts with Client interests.
A Client leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing retirement plan (and may engage in a
combination of these options):
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leave the money in the former employer’s plan, if permitted,
roll over the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted,
rollover to an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”), or
cash out the account value (which depending upon the Client’s age, could result in adverse tax consequences).
Our Firm may recommend a Client rollover plan assets to an IRA for which our Firm provides investment advisory
services. As a result, our Firm and its advisors may earn an asset-based fee on the rolled assets. In contrast, a
recommendation that a Client leave their plan assets with their previous employer or rollover the assets to a plan
sponsored by a new employer will result in no compensation to our Firm. Therefore, our Firm has an economic incentive
to encourage a Client to roll plan assets into an IRA that our Firm will manage, which presents a conflict of interest. To
mitigate the conflict of interest, there are numerous factors that our Firm will consider before recommending a rollover,
including but not limited to:
the investment options available in the plan versus the investment options available in an IRA,
fees and expenses in the plan versus the fees and expenses in an IRA,
the services and responsiveness of the plan’s investment professionals versus those of our Firm,
required minimum distributions and age considerations, and
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• employer stock tax consequences, if any.
The Chief Compliance Officer remains available to address client questions regarding the supervision and oversight of
rollover and transfer assets.
ADVISORY SERVICES TO BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS
MFA may provide investment advisory services to certain broker-dealers’ customers (“Brokerage Customers”) who provide
written consent requesting to receive the firm’s advisory services. Brokerage Customers must enter into a written advisory
agreement with MFA.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
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Our Firm occasionally provides financial, retirement, estate, and college planning seminars. Seminars are always offered
on an impersonal basis and do not focus on the individual needs of participants.
CLIENT OBJECTIVES & RESTRICTIONS
Our Firm tailors our investment management and advisory services continuously to meet the needs of our Clients. We seek
to ensure Client portfolios are managed consistently with those needs and objectives in mind. We meet with Clients on an
initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity constraints, and other related factors
relevant to managing their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on managing the accounts if the
conditions do not impact the performance of a management strategy.
WRAP FEE PROGRAM
Our Firm does not sponsor or participate in a Wrap Program.
REGULATORY ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of October 31st, 2025, our Firm had $285,912,983 in regulatory assets under management. Of which $273,841,683
was managed on a discretionary basis and $12,071,230 was managed on a non-discretionary basis.
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
In addition to the information provided in Item 4 – Advisory Business, this section details our Firm’s services and each
service’s fees and compensation arrangement. The Client and MFA’s Investment Advisory Agreement will outline and
agree upon the exact costs and other terms related to the Client’s Accounts.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE
Our Firm offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under management.
Our maximum annual fee is 1.00%. We retain the right to waive the minimum account size at our discretion.
Our annual fee is reasonable in relation to (1) the services provided and (2) the fees charged by other investment advisers
offering similar services/programs.
Our annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advanced, based on the value of the Client’s assets under
management as of the close of business on the last business day of the previous quarter. Cash and cash equivalents,
including money market funds, are subject to the agreed-upon advisory fee. Clients should understand that the advisory
fees charged on these balances may exceed the returns provided by cash, cash equivalents, or money market funds,
especially in low-interest rate environments.
Our Firm retains complete discretion to negotiate fees and may waive or impose different fees on any Client. The
investment advisory fees will be deducted from your account and paid directly to our Firm by the qualified Custodian(s) of
your account. The Client will authorize your account's qualified Custodian(s) to deduct fees from the account and pay such
fees directly to our Firm. All account assets, transactions, and advisory fees will be shown on the monthly or quarterly
statements provided by the Custodian. You should review your account statements received from the qualified
Custodian(s) and verify that appropriate investment advisory fees are being deducted. The qualified Custodian(s) will not
verify the accuracy of the investment advisory fees deducted. We may aggregate related Client accounts to calculate the
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advisory fee applicable to the Client. The investment management agreement will outline the fee charged to a Client and
any breakpoints based on the level of assets managed. The fees are subject to change with prior written notice to the
Client.
Our annual investment advisory fee may be higher than that of other investment advisers that offer similar services and
programs. In addition to our compensation, you may incur charges imposed at the mutual fund level (e.g., advisory fees
and other fund expenses).
Clients may terminate investment management services at any time and receive a full pro-rata refund of any unearned
fees.
LEGACY MANAGEMENT FEE
Managed legacy positions are included within our Firm’s standard investment management fee and are outlined in the
executed investment management agreement.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEE
Our Firm may provide financial planning as part of our investment advisory services. We do not charge a separate fee for
financial planning. Any financial planning we provide to investment advisory Clients is included in, and covered by, the
Client’s investment advisory fee described above.
Because financial planning is not billed separately, there are no stand-alone financial planning agreements, invoices, or
payment methods, and there are no refunds or prorations specific to financial planning upon termination of the advisory
relationship. Our Firm does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per Client, six months or more
in advance.
Our financial planning services may vary in scope and complexity based on a Client’s needs and are provided at our
discretion as part of the advisory engagement. We do not currently offer financial planning as a separate, stand-alone
service.
TAX PLANNING SERVICE FEES
The fee for tax planning services is a maximum of $2,500, which may be waived at the advisor’s discretion. The fee is
dependent on the complexity and work involved in the tax planning. The fee for a custom tax analysis will be determined
based on the complexity of the client situation. A fee will be quoted and agreed upon before work commences. For
both services, the fee will be quoted and agreed upon before work commences. The fee is collected ½ up front and ½
upon delivery and review of the plan.
The fee for tax return preparation is based on time spent preparing the client returns and will be submitted to the client
for payment when the tax return is complete.
services provided, and the relationship of the Client and the investment adviser representative.
ESTATE PLANNING
The Firm may provide consultative estate planning services—such as reviewing existing estate documents, identifying gaps
or planning opportunities, discussing beneficiary designations and asset titling, and coordinating with the client’s attorney
and tax professional—as part of our investment advisory relationship. No separate fee is charged by the Firm for these
estate planning services. They are included within the client’s ongoing asset-based advisory fee described above.
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Estate planning services are only available to clients who maintain at least $1,000,000 in assets under management
(“AUM”) with the Firm. These services are not offered on a standalone basis and are not available to clients who do not
meet the AUM threshold.
The Firm does not draft legal documents and does not provide legal or tax advice. Clients are responsible for all fees and
expenses charged by their attorney, tax professional, or any other third party engaged to implement estate planning
recommendations. Such costs are separate from and in addition to the Firm’s advisory fee.
Because eligibility for no-additional-cost estate planning depends on maintaining at least $1,000,000 in AUM with the
Firm, we have a financial incentive to encourage clients to (i) consolidate additional assets with us in order to meet or retain
eligibility, and/or (ii) not withdraw assets that would reduce AUM below the threshold. We mitigate this conflict by acting
as a fiduciary, providing recommendations we reasonably believe are in the client’s best interest, and disclosing this
incentive. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation through the Firm.
Since no separate fee is charged for estate planning services, there are no additional billing arrangements or prepaid fees
related to these services, and no refunds apply upon termination of the advisory relationship. If a client’s AUM falls below
$1,000,000, estate planning services may cease; however, the client will continue to receive investment advisory services
at the applicable fee rate unless and until the advisory agreement is terminated.
INDEPENDENT SUB-ADVISORY & THIRD-PARTY MANAGER SERVICE FEES
A complete description of the SMA and ITPM’s services, fee schedules, and account minimums will be disclosed in
Manager's disclosure brochure, which will be provided to you before or when an agreement for services is executed, and
the account is established. Each third-party investment adviser is required under federal securities laws to provide their
clients, including SMA and ITPM Clients, with a Form ADV Part 2A (“Adviser Brochure” or “this Brochure”) that includes
disclosures, and among other things, the fees charged to their clients.
The actual fee charged to the Client will vary depending on SMA or ITPM. All fees are calculated and collected by the
Manager, who will be responsible for delivering our Firm’s portion of the fee paid by the Client. With SMA and ITPMs, you
may incur additional charges, including mutual fund sales loads, 12b-1 fees and surrender charges, and IRA and qualified
retirement plan fees.
There is a potential conflict of interest in using independent Managers if they pay us a portion of their advisory fee and
have met the conditions of our Firm’s due diligence review. Our Firm is committed to always working in the Client's best
interest. There may be other Managers not affiliated with our Firm that may be suitable for a Client or may be more or less
costly. As with any Advisor, no guarantees can be made that the SMA or ITPM will achieve your financial goals or objectives.
Further, no guarantees of performance can be offered.
Clients should review the SMA or ITPM’s Brochure in its entirety, along with this Brochure, to fully understand the services,
fees, agreements, and risks surrounding these arrangements and fully understand that these types of arrangements have
layers of fees that may or may not be apparent without reading the SMA or ITPM’s Brochure and this Brochure, along with
the offering document/prospectus for underlining investments.
PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES
For Retirement Plan Advisory Services compensation, we charge an advisory fee as negotiated with the Plan Sponsor and
as disclosed in the Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans Consulting Agreement (“Plan Sponsor Agreement”).
Typically, the billing period for these fees is paid quarterly. This fee is negotiable, but the terms and the advisory fee are
agreed upon in advance and acknowledged by the Plan Sponsor Agreement or Plan Provider’s account agreement. Fee
billing methods vary depending on the Plan Provider.
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Our Firm or the Plan Sponsor may terminate the Agreement upon 30 days written notice to the other party. The Plan
Sponsor is responsible for paying for the services rendered until the termination of the Agreement.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS FEE
Seminars and workshops are offered to prospective and current clients of our firm on a complimentary basis.
CLIENT TERMINATION
Clients have the right to terminate their contract with MFA within five (5) business days of entering the contract without
penalty.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ORION ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC
Our Firm has contracted with Orion Advisor Services, LLC (referred to as “Orion”) to utilize its technology platforms to
support data reconciliation, performance reporting, fee calculation and billing, research, client database maintenance,
quarterly performance evaluations, payable reports, web site administration, models, trading platforms, and other
functions related to the administrative tasks of managing client accounts. Due to this arrangement, Orion will have access
to client accounts, but Orion will not serve as an investment advisor to our clients. Millington Financial Advisors and Orion
are non-affiliated companies. Orion charges our Firm an annual fee for each account administered by Orion. Please note
that the advisory fee charged to the client will not increase due to the annual fee our Firm pays to Orion. The annual fee
is paid from the portion of the management fee retained by our Firm.
ADDITIONAL FEES & EXPENSES
In addition to the advisory fees paid to our Firm, Clients also incur certain charges imposed by other third parties, such as
broker-dealers, Custodians, trust companies, banks, and other financial institutions. These additional charges include
securities, transaction fees, custodial fees, fees charged by the SMA, ITPM, and Manager charges imposed by a mutual
fund or ETF (Exchange Traded Funds) in a Client’s account, as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management
fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic
fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Our brokerage practices are
described at length in Item 12 below. Neither our Firm nor its supervised persons accept commission compensation for
selling securities or other investment products. Further, we do not share any additional fees and expenses outlined
above.
Our Firm’s investment strategies may include mutual and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). Our policy is to purchase
institutional share classes of those mutual funds selected for the Client’s portfolio. The institutional share class generally
has the lowest expense ratio. The expense ratio is the annual fee that all mutual funds or ETFs charge their shareholders.
It expresses the percentage of assets deducted each fiscal year for funds expenses, including 12b-1 fees, management
fees, administrative fees, operating costs, and all other asset-based costs incurred by the fund. Some fund families offer
different classes of the same fund, and one share class may have a lower expense ratio than another. Mutual fund expense
ratios are in addition to our fees; we do not receive any portion of these charges. If an institutional share class is not
available for the mutual fund selected, the adviser will purchase the least expensive share class available for the mutual
fund. As share classes with lower expense ratios become available, we may use them in the Client’s portfolio or convert
the existing mutual fund position to the lower-cost share class. Clients who transfer mutual funds into their accounts with
our Firm would bear the expense of any contingent or deferred sales loads incurred upon selling the product. If a mutual
fund has a frequent trading policy, the policy can limit a Client’s transactions in fund shares (e.g., for rebalancing,
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liquidations, deposits, or tax harvesting). All mutual fund expenses and fees are disclosed in the respective mutual fund
prospectus.
When selecting investments for our Clients’ portfolios, we might choose mutual funds on your account Custodian’s Non-
Transaction Fee (NTF) list. This means that your account Custodian will not charge a transaction fee or commission
associated with the purchase or sale of the mutual fund.
The mutual fund companies that choose to participate in the Client’s Custodial NTF fund program pay a fee to the
Custodian to be included in the NTF program. The mutual fund owners bear the fee that a company pays to participate in
the program, as captured in the fund’s expense ratio. When choosing a fund from the Client’s Custodial NTF list, our Firm
considers the expected holding period, position size, and expense ratio versus alternative funds. Depending on our Firm’s
analysis and future events, NTF funds might not always be in the Client’s best interest.
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Performance-based fees are based on a share of capital gains on or appreciation of the assets in a Client’s account.
Our Firm does not accept performance-based or other fees based on a share of capital gains or appreciation of a Client's
assets.
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
Our Firm provides investment management, investment advice, financial planning and third-party portfolio management
to individuals, high-net-worth individuals and families, estates, corporations, retirement plans, trusts and foundations.
For fee calculation purposes, unless instructed otherwise, we will automatically aggregate related client accounts, a
practice commonly known as "householding" portfolios. Householding may result in lower fees than if each account were
billed separately, as the combined value is used to determine the account size and the corresponding annualized fee.
Our approach to householding considers the overall family dynamic and relationship. Additionally, if applicable, and as
noted in Appendix B of the Investment Management Agreement, legacy positions may be excluded from the fee
calculation.
Clients must execute a written agreement with our Firm specifying the advisory services to establish a Client arrangement
with us.
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, STRATEGIES, & RISK OF LOSS
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
Our Investment Advisory Representatives will generally use the following analysis methods to formulate our investment
advice and manage Client assets. However, each IAR can manage its Client’s account as necessary, and their specific
analysis method may vary from below. Clients should acknowledge that investing in securities involves the risk of loss,
regardless of the strategies, that Clients should be prepared to bear.
CYCLICAL
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In this type of technical analysis, we measure the movements of a particular stock against the overall market to predict the
security price movement.
FUNDAMENTAL
Fundamental analysis attempts to identify stocks offering sturdy growth potential at a competitive price by examining the
underlying company's business and conditions within its industry or the broader economy. Investors have traditionally used
fundamental analysis for longer-term trades, relying on metrics such as earnings per share, price-to-earnings ratio, price-
to-earnings growth, and dividend yield.
TECHNICAL
Technical analysis is a form of security analysis that uses price and volume data, typically displayed graphically in charts.
The charts are analyzed using various indicators to make investment recommendations. Technical analysis has three main
principles and assumptions: (1) The market discounts everything, (2) prices move in trends and countertrends, and (3) price
action is repetitive, with specific patterns reoccurring.
RISKS FOR ALL FORMS OF ANALYSIS
Our Firm’s securities analysis method relies on the assumption that the companies whose securities we purchase and sell,
the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly available sources of information about these securities,
are providing accurate and unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a
risk that the analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Our Firm may use any of the following investment strategies when managing Client assets and providing investment
advice:
LONG-TERM HOLDING
Our Firm purchases securities with the intent to hold them in the Client's account long-term (longer than one year). In
extreme circumstances, we may be forced to sell a fund completely within a year of buying it. An example would be a fund
Manager resigns, and we do not have confidence in the new management. Also, fund positions may be trimmed
occasionally to rebalance the portfolio.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that holding the security for this length of time may decline in value before we
decide to sell. We do not guarantee the future performance of the account or any specific level of performance, the success
of any investment decision or strategy we may use, or the success of the overall management of the account.
SHORT-TERM HOLDING
Our Firm may purchase securities with the intent to hold them in the Client’s account for a short period (less than one
year). In some cases, securities may be sold within a very brief timeframe if specific market conditions or opportunities
arise, such as capitalizing on short-term price fluctuations or reacting to significant events that could impact the value of
the investment. For example, the firm may sell the security quickly if unexpected news significantly changes its outlook or
if market conditions warrant immediate attention.
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A risk associated with a short-term holding strategy is increased market volatility and transaction costs, which may reduce
overall returns. Additionally, short-term capital gains taxes can apply to profits, potentially impacting the Client’s net
returns. We do not guarantee the future performance of the account, the success of any investment decision or strategy
we may use, or the overall management of the account.
SHORT SALES
Our Firm may use a short sale strategy, which involves selling a security that the Client does not own, with the intent to
repurchase it later at a lower price. This strategy is employed when we believe the value of a security is likely to decline in
the short term, allowing the Client to profit from the price difference. Short sales require borrowing the security to sell it
initially, and the security must be repurchased to close the position. In some cases, short positions may be closed quickly
if market conditions change or if unexpected news impacts the security’s price. For example, we may cover a short position
earlier than planned if the security’s value unexpectedly increases, minimizing potential losses.
A risk associated with a short sale strategy is that losses can theoretically be unlimited because there is no cap on how
high the price of the security can rise. Additionally, short selling may involve higher transaction costs and borrowing fees,
which can impact overall returns. We do not guarantee the future performance of the account, the success of any
investment decision or strategy we may use, or the success of the overall management of the account.
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
If deemed appropriate for your portfolio, our Firm may recommend "alternative investments.” Alternative investments
may include a broad range of underlying assets including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, registered, publicly
traded securities, structured notes, and private real estate investment trusts. Alternative investments are speculative, not
suitable for all Clients, and intended for only experienced and sophisticated investors who are willing to bear the high risk
of the investment, which can include: loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment due to leveraging, short-selling,
or other speculative investment practices; lack of liquidity in that there may be no secondary market for the fund and none
expected to develop; volatility of returns; potential for restrictions on transferring an interest in the fund; potential lack of
diversification and resulting higher risk due to concentration of trading authority with a single adviser; absence of
information regarding valuations and pricing; potential for delays in tax reporting; less regulation and often higher fees
than other investment options such as mutual funds. The SEC requires investors to be accredited to invest in these more
speculative alternative investments. Investing in a fund concentrating on a few holdings may involve heightened risk and
greater price volatility.
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL, SIGNIFICANT OR UNUSUAL RISKS
Our Firm generally invests client cash balances in money market funds, FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit, high-grade
commercial paper and/or government backed debt instruments. Ultimately, our Firm tries to achieve the highest return on
client cash balances through relatively low-risk conservative investments. In most cases, at least a partial cash balance will
be maintained in a money market account so that our Firm may debit advisory fees for our services related to our Asset
Management and Comprehensive Portfolio Management services, as applicable.
RISK OF LOSS
A Client’s investment portfolio is affected by general economic and market conditions, such as interest rates, availability
of credit, inflation rates, economic conditions, changes in laws, and national and international political circumstances.
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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. Our Firm will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy based on
their tolerance for risk.
While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be compromised
by inaccurate or misleading information.
ACTIVE MANAGEMENT RISK
Due to its active management, a portfolio could underperform other portfolios with similar investment objectives or
strategies.
ALLOCATION RISK
A portfolio may use an asset allocation strategy to pursue its investment objective. There is a risk that a portfolio’s allocation
among asset classes or investments will cause a portfolio to lose value or cause it to underperform other portfolios with a
similar investment objective or strategy or that the investments themselves will not produce the returns expected.
ALTERNATIVE RISK
Alternative investments include other additional risks. Lock-up periods and other terms obligate Clients to commit their
capital investment for a minimum period, typically no less than one or two years and sometimes up to 10 or more years.
Illiquidity is considered a substantial risk and will restrict the ability of a Client to liquidate an investment early, regardless
of the success of the investment. Alternative investments are difficult to value within a Client’s total portfolio. There may
be limited availability of suitable benchmarks for performance comparison; historical performance data may also be limited.
In some cases, there may be a lack of transparency and regulation, providing an additional layer of risk. Some alternative
investments may involve the use of leverage and other speculative techniques. As a result, some alternative investments
may carry substantial additional risks, resulting in the loss of some or all the investment. Using leverage and certain other
strategies will result in adverse tax consequences for tax-exempt investors, such as the possibility of unrelated business
taxable income, as defined under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
CAPITALIZATION RISK
Small-cap and mid-cap companies may be hindered due to limited resources or less diverse products or services. Their
stocks have historically been more volatile than the stocks of larger, more established companies.
CALL RISK
Some bonds allow the issuer to redeem the bond before its maturity date. If an issuer exercises this option during declining
interest rates, the proceeds from the bond may have to be reinvested in an investment offering a lower yield and may not
benefit from an increase in value due to declining rates. Callable bonds are also subject to increased price fluctuations
during market illiquidity or rising interest rates. Finally, the capital appreciation potential of a bond will be reduced because
the price of a callable bond may not rise much above the price at which the issuer may call the bond.
CONCENTRATION RISK
Strategies concentrated in only a few securities, sectors or industries, regions or countries, or asset classes could expose a
portfolio to greater risk. They may cause the portfolio value to fluctuate more widely than a diversified portfolio.
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Overexposure to certain sectors or asset classes (e.g., MLPs, REITs, etc.) may be detrimental to an investor if there is a
negative sector move.
CREDIT RISK
The credit rating of an issuer of a security is based on, among other things, the issuer’s historical financial condition and
the rating agencies’ investment analyses at the time of rating. An actual or perceived deterioration of the ability of an
issuer to meet its obligations would harm the value of the issuer’s securities.
CYBERSECURITY RISK
Increased Internet use makes a portfolio susceptible to operational and informational security risks. In general, cyber
incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. Cyberattacks include but are not limited to infection
by computer viruses or other malicious software code, gaining unauthorized access to systems, networks, or devices
through “hacking” or other means to misappropriate assets or sensitive information, corrupting data, or causing
operational disruption. Cybersecurity failures or breaches of third-party service providers may cause disruptions at third-
party service providers and impact our business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; the inability to transact
business; violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, or penalties; reputational damage; unanticipated
expenses or other compensation costs; or additional compliance costs. Our Firm has an established business continuity
and disaster recovery plan and related cybersecurity procedures designed to prevent or reduce the impact of such risks;
there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems due in part to the evolving nature of technology and cyberattack
tactics.
FIXED INCOME & DEBT RISK
Debt securities are affected by changes in interest rates. When interest rates rise, the value of debt securities is likely to
decrease. Conversely, when interest rates fall, the values of debt securities are likely to increase. The values of debt
securities may also be affected by changes in the issuing entities' credit rating or financial condition.
FREQUENT TRADING RISK
A portfolio Manager may actively and frequently trade investments in a portfolio to carry out its investment strategies.
Frequent trading of investments increases the possibility that a portfolio, as relevant, will realize taxable capital gains
(including short-term capital gains, which are typically taxable at higher rates than long-term capital gains for U.S. federal
income tax purposes), which could reduce a portfolio's after-tax return. Frequent trading can also mean higher brokerage
and other transaction costs, which could reduce a portfolio's return. The trading costs and tax effects of portfolio turnover
can adversely affect its performance.
INTEREST RATE RISK
When interest rates increase, the value of the account’s investments may decline, and the account’s share value may
decrease. This effect is typically more pronounced for intermediate and longer-term obligations. This effect is also typically
more pronounced for mortgages and other asset-backed securities since the value may fluctuate more significantly in
response to interest rate changes. When interest rates decrease, the account’s current income may decline.
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LEGACY HOLDING RISK
Investment advice may be offered on any investment a Client holds at the start of the advisory relationship. Depending on
tax considerations and Client sentiment, these investments will be sold over time, and the assets invested in the
appropriate strategy. As with any investment decision, there is the risk that timing with respect to the sale and reinvestment
of these assets will be less than ideal or even result in a loss to the Client.
LIQUIDITY RISK
Low trading volume, large positions, or legal restrictions are some conditions that could limit or prevent a portfolio from
selling securities or closing positions at desirable prices. Securities that are relatively liquid when acquired could become
illiquid over time. The sale of any such illiquid investment might be possible only at substantial discounts or might not be
possible at all. Further, such investments may take more work to value.
MARKET RISK
Even a long-term investment approach cannot guarantee a profit. Economic, political, and issuer-specific events will cause
the value of securities to rise or fall. Because the value of investment portfolios will fluctuate, there is the risk that you will
lose money, and your investment may be worth less upon liquidation. Due to a lack of demand in the marketplace or
other factors, an account may only be able to sell some or all the investments promptly or may only be able to sell assets
at desired prices.
MUTUAL FUND OR ETF RISK
Our models and accounts may use certain ETFs and mutual funds to invest primarily in alternative investments or strategies.
Investing in these alternative investments and strategies may only be suitable for some of our Clients. These include special
risks, such as those associated with commodities, real estate, and leverage, selling securities short, use of derivatives,
potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes, and potential ill-liquidity. Special risks are associated with ETFs that
invest principally in real estate securities, such as sensitivity to changes in real estate values or changes in interest rates
and price volatility due to the ETF’s concentration in the real estate market.
The risks with mutual funds include the costs and expenses within the fund that can impact performance, change of
Managers, and the fund straying from its objective (i.e., style drift). Mutual funds have certain costs associated with
underlying transactions and operating costs, such as marketing and distribution expenses and advisory fees. Mutual fund
costs and expenses vary from fund to fund and will impact a mutual fund’s performance. Additionally, mutual funds typically
have different share classes, as further discussed below, that trade at different Net Asset Values (“NAV”) as determined at
the daily market close and have different fees and expenses.
NON-LIQUID ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RISK
From time to time, our Firm will recommend to certain qualifying Clients that a portion of such Clients’ assets be invested
in private funds, private fund-of-funds, or other alternative investments (collectively, “Non-liquid Alternative Investments”).
Non-liquid Alternative Investments are not suitable for all our Firm’s Clients. They are offered only to those qualifying
Clients for whom our Firm believes such an investment is suitable and in line with their overall investment strategy. Non-
liquid Alternative Investments typically are available to only a limited number of sophisticated investors who meet the
definition of “accredited investor” under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or
“qualified Client” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or “qualified purchaser” under the Investment Company Act
of 1940. Non-liquid Alternative Investments present special risks for our Firm’s Clients, including, without limitation, limited
liquidity, higher fees and expenses, volatile performance, no assurance of investment returns, heightened risk of loss,
limited transparency, additional reliance on underlying management of the investment, special tax considerations,
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subjective valuations, use of leverage and limited regulatory oversight. When a Non-liquid Alternative Investment invests
part or all of its assets in real estate properties, there are additional risks that are unique to real estate investing, including
but not limited to: limitations of the appraisal value, the borrower’s financial conditions (if a loan has obtained the
underlying property), including the risk of foreclosures on the property; neighborhood values; the supply of and demand
for properties of like kind; and certain city, state or federal regulations.
Additionally, real estate investing is also subject to possible loss due to uninsured losses from natural and artificial disasters.
The above list is not exhaustive of all risks related to an investment in Non-liquid Alternative Investments. A more
comprehensive discussion of the risks associated with a particular Non-liquid Investment is set forth in that fund’s offering
documents, which will be provided to each Client subscribing to a Non-liquid Alternative Investment for review and
consideration. It is important that each potential, qualified investor carefully read each offering or private placement
memorandum before investing.
SECURITIES LENDING RISK
Securities lending involves the risk that the fund loses money because the borrower fails to return the securities promptly.
The fund could also lose money if the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities, or the value of the investments
made with the cash collateral, falls. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the fund.
SHORT SALE RISK
A short sale is affected by selling a security that the seller does not own or selling a security that the seller owns but which
it does not deliver upon consummation of the sale. To make delivery to the buyer of a security sold short, the prime broker
or Custodian must borrow the security on behalf of the seller. In so doing, it incurs the obligation to replace that security,
whatever its price may be, at the time it is required to deliver it to the lender. The seller must also pay to the lender of the
security any dividends or interest payable on the security during the borrowing period and may have to pay a premium to
borrow the security. This obligation must, unless the seller then owns or has the right to obtain, without payment, securities
identical to those sold short, be collateralized by a deposit of cash or marketable securities with the lender. Short selling
is subject to the theoretically unlimited risk of loss because there is no limit on how much the price of a security may
appreciate before the “short” position is closed out.
Further, short sales of securities involve a form of investment leverage, and the amount of the portfolio’s potential loss is
theoretically unlimited. See Borrowing and Leverage Risk.
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required to provide information about all disciplinary information that would be
material to a Client’s evaluation of our Firm or the integrity of its management. Clients should refer to the Advisor’s Form
ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement. If the Client did not receive the Advisor’s Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement,
the Client should contact the Chief Compliance Officer using the information provided on the cover page of this Brochure.
Our Chief Compliance Officer is available to address any questions a Client or prospective client may have regarding the
above or any information outlined in this Brochure.
Our Firm has no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a Client or prospective clients, evaluation of our advisory
business, or the integrity of our management services.
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ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
Clients should review our IARs Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement to determine whether the Client’s IAR is engaged
in any of the activities described below that may create a conflict of interest. If the Client did not receive the Advisor’s
Form ADV Part 2B Brochure Supplement, the Client should contact the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer using the
information on the cover page of this Brochure. The Chief Compliance Officer is available to address any questions a Client
or prospective client may have regarding any of the below conflicts of interest, or any other information outlined in this
Brochure.
BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATED
Our Firm is not a broker-dealer, but some of the IARs are Registered Representatives and have controlling ownership
interest of Millington Investments, LLC (CRD #168800), a full-service broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, which
compensates them for effecting securities transactions. When placing securities transactions through Millington
Investments, LLC in their capacity as Registered Representatives, they will earn sales commissions. Because some of the
IARs are dually registered representatives and agents of Millington Investments, LLC and our Firm, Millington Financial
Advisors, LLC, has specific supervisory and administrative duties under the requirements of FINRA Conduct Rule 3280.
Millington Investments, LLC and our Firm are affiliated companies. Some of our IARs spend a portion of their time in
connection with broker-dealer activities.
As a broker-dealer, Millington Investments, LLC (“Millington Investments”) engages in various activities normally
associated with securities brokerage firms. Pursuant to the investment advice given by our Firm or its IARs, investments in
securities may be recommended for Clients. If Millington Investments is selected as the broker-dealer, Millington
Investments and its Registered Representatives, including some of the IARs of our Firm, may individually receive
commissions for executing securities transactions.
If Millington Investments is selected as the broker-dealer, the transaction charges may be higher or lower than the charges
you may pay if the transactions were executed at other broker-dealers. You should note, however, that you are under no
obligation to purchase securities through the IARs of our Firm or Millington Investments.
Moreover, you should note that under the rules and regulations of FINRA, Millington Investments must maintain certain
Client records and perform other functions regarding certain aspects of the investment advisory activities of its Registered
Representatives. These obligations require Millington Investments to coordinate with and have the cooperation of its
Registered Representatives that operate as or are otherwise associated with investment advisors other than Millington
Investments. Accordingly, Millington Investments may limit the use of certain custodial and brokerage arrangements
available to Clients of our Firm, and Millington Investments may collect, as paying agent of our Firm, the investment
advisory fee remitted to our Firm by the account Custodian. Millington Investments may retain a portion of the investment
advisory fee you pay as a charge for the functions it performs and may be further re-allowed to other Registered
Representatives of Millington Investments. The charge will not increase the advisory fee you have agreed to pay our Firm.
Some of the IARs, in their capacity as Registered Representatives of Millington Investments or as agents appointed with
various life, disability, or other insurance companies, receive insurance commissions, fee trails, or other compensation from
the respective product sponsors or because of effecting securities transactions for Clients. However, Clients should note
that they are not obligated to purchase investment products through our IARs.
As a result of the relationship with Millington Investments, they may have access to certain confidential information (e.g.,
financial information, investment objectives, transactions, and holdings) about our Clients, even if the Client does not
establish any account through Millington Investments. If you would like a copy of the Millington Investments Privacy Policy,
please contact our Firm’s CCO. The contact information for our Firm can be found on the Cover Page of this Brochure.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES
In their individual capacities, some of our Firm’s IARs are agents for various third-party insurance companies. As such, these
individuals may receive separate yet customary commission compensation for implementing product transactions on our
advisory Clients' behalf. Clients, however, are not obligated to engage IARs when considering implementing advisory or
insurance recommendations. Implementing any or all recommendations is solely at the Client's discretion.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Occasionally, our IARs may present financial or investment-related seminars to educate our Clients and the general
investing public. The seminar materials and any handouts provided may be prepared by an IAR or an unaffiliated publisher
or distributor of investment seminar materials. The materials presented at the seminars and in general are intended to be
purely educational. Neither the information discussed at seminars nor contained in the seminar materials, or any handouts,
is intended as specific investment advice to any individual, Client, or prospective client. We do not represent that any
information provided during a seminar will be appropriate for your situation or help you meet your financial goals or
objectives.
Client attendance at a seminar can be done without completing an Investment Advisory Agreement with our IAR. If you
attend a seminar, you are considered a prospective client only for the seminar's purposes. You can cease to be our
prospective client following the seminar's conclusion unless you subsequently engage us to provide additional advisory
services through the execution of an Investment Advisory Agreement.
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION & INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS, & PERSONAL TRADING
Our Firm maintains a Code of Ethics to reinforce the fiduciary principles governing our Firm and its employees. The Code,
among other things, requires all employees to act with integrity and ethics, and professionalism.
Policies against overreaching, self-dealing, insider trading, and conflicts of interest are outlined in our Code. Our Code
forbids employees from trading, either personally or on behalf of others, based on non-public material information or
communicating non-public material information to others violating the law.
Additionally, our Code sets forth restrictions and quarterly attestations on receiving gifts, outside business activities,
personal trading activity, maintenance of personal brokerage accounts, and other matters. The Code is appropriately
designed and implemented to prevent or eliminate potential conflicts of interest between our Firm, our employees and
IARs, Clients, and investors. We always strive to make decisions in our Client's best interest should a conflict of interest
arise.
Clients should be aware that no set of rules, policies, or procedures can anticipate, avoid, or address all potential conflicts
of interest.
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS & PERSONAL TRADING
Our employees, IARs, and our associated persons are not prohibited from owning or trading securities bought, sold, and
recommended to our Clients, provided such personal trading activity complies with the parameters, limitations, and
requirements of the Code. Employees, IARs, and associated persons must receive approval from our Firm’s CCO when
engaging in reportable securities transactions. Our CCO is responsible for reviewing all employees', IARs, and associated
persons' trading when they occur and periodically reviewing trading activity. Our CCO has broad discretion to reject
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employee trading for any reason. Our Firm’s policies and procedures related to the personal trading activity of employees
aim to demonstrate our commitment to placing Clients’ interests ahead of our trading interests.
While our Firm does not maintain a proprietary trading account and therefore does not have a direct material financial
interest in any securities it recommends to Clients, in certain situations, our Firm’s employees and associated persons may
purchase interests in the same securities at the same or different portfolio percentages or risk levels, in which one or more
Clients is investing or has invested. Conversely, a Client may purchase interests in security where our employees, IARs,
and associated persons are investing or have invested.
Any exceptions to the Code require the prior approval of the CCO. We will provide a copy of the Code to any Client or
prospective client upon such written or verbal request. Such requests should be directed to our Firm’s CCO at the contact
information listed in Item 1 - Cover Page of this Brochure.
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Clients must maintain assets in an account with a “qualified Custodian,” a broker-dealer or bank. If our Firm is asked to
give a recommendation, our recommendation is based on the broker’s cost and fees, skills, reputation, dependability, and
compatibility with the Client. The Client may obtain lower commissions and fees from other brokers.
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO. INC.
We typically recommend that our Clients utilize Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Advisor Services ("Schwab"), a registered
broker-dealer, Member SIPC, as the qualified Custodian. Our Firm is independently owned, operated and unaffiliated with
Schwab. Schwab will hold Client assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when our Firm instructs them.
While our Firm recommends that Clients use Schwab as a Custodian, Clients must decide whether to do so and open
accounts with Schwab by entering into account agreements directly with them. The Client opens the accounts with Schwab.
The accounts will always be held in the Client's name and never in our Firm’s.
HOW OUR FIRM SELECTS CUSTODIAN-BROKER
Our Firm seeks to recommend a Custodian-Broker who will hold Client assets and execute the transactions on terms that
are, overall, most advantageous compared to other available providers and their services. Our Firm considers a wide range
of factors, including, among others:
Combination of transaction execution and asset custody services (without a separate fee for custody).
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for Client accounts).
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests, bill payments,
etc.).
• The breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds [ETFs], etc.).
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions.
• Quality of services.
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate
the prices.
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• Reputation, financial strength, and stability.
• Prior service to our Firm and our other Clients.
Availability of other products and services that benefit our Firm, as discussed below (see “Products and Services Available
to Us from Schwab”).
CLIENT BROKERAGE & CUSTODY COSTS
For Clients' accounts, Schwab maintains and generally does not charge separately for custody services. However, Schwab
receives compensation by charging ticket charges or other fees on trades it executes or settling into Clients' Schwab
accounts. In addition to commissions, Schwab charges a flat dollar amount as a "prime broker" or "trade away" fee for
each trade that our Firm has executed by a different broker-dealer but where the securities bought or the funds from the
securities sold are deposited (settled) into a Client’s Schwab account. These fees are in addition to the ticket charges or
compensation the Client pays the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, our Firm has Schwab execute most trades for
Client accounts to minimize trading costs. Our Firm has determined that having Schwab execute most trades is consistent
with our duty to seek the "best execution" of Client trades. Best execution means the most favorable terms for a transaction
based on all relevant factors, including those listed above (see How Our Firm Selects Custodian-Broker).
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO US FROM SCHWAB
Schwab Advisor Services™ (formerly called Schwab Institutional®) provides independent investment advisory Firms and
Clients with access to its institutional brokerage, trading, custody, reporting, and related services, many of which are not
typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various support services. Some of those
services help us manage or administer our Clients’ accounts; others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s
support services typically are available on an unsolicited basis and at no charge to our Firm. These are typically considered
soft dollar benefits because there is an incentive to do business with Schwab. Receiving soft dollar benefits creates a
conflict of interest. We have established policies in this regard to mitigate any conflicts of interest. We believe our selection
of Schwab as Custodian-Broker is in the Clients' best interests. Our Firm will always act in the best interest of our Clients
and act as fiduciary in carrying out services to Clients. The following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support
services:
SERVICES THAT BENEFIT OUR CLIENTS
Schwab's institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products, execution of securities
transactions, and custody of Client assets. The investment products available through Schwab include some we might not
otherwise have access to or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our Clients. Schwab’s
services described in this paragraph benefit our Clients and their accounts.
SERVICES THAT MAY NOT DIRECTLY BENEFIT OUR CLIENTS
Schwab also makes other products and services available that benefit our Firm but may not directly benefit our Clients or
their accounts. These products and services assist our Firm in managing and administering our Clients’ accounts. They
include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third parties. Our Firm may use this research to service all or
a substantial number of our Client's accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment
research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
• Provides access to Client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account statements).
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple Client accounts.
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Provide pricing and other market data.
• Facilitate payment of our fees from our Clients’ accounts.
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and Client reporting.
SERVICES THAT GENERALLY BENEFIT ONLY US
Schwab also offers other services to help our Firm manage and further develop our business enterprise.
These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors to provide the
services to our Firm. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or pay all or a part of a third
party’s fees. Schwab may also provide our Firm with other benefits, such as occasional business entertainment for our
personnel.
OUR INTEREST IN SCHWAB’S SERVICES
• The availability of these services from Schwab benefits our Firm because we do not have to produce or purchase
them. These services are not contingent upon our Firm committing any specific amount of business to Schwab in
trading commissions. We believe our selection of Schwab as Custodian and Broker is in our Client’s best interests.
Some of the products, services, and other benefits provided by Schwab benefit our Firm and may not benefit our Client
accounts. Our recommendation or requirement that you place assets in Schwab's custody may be based, in part, on the
benefits Schwab provides to our Firm or our Agreement to maintain certain Assets Under Management at Schwab and
not solely on the nature, cost, or quality of custody and execution services provided by Schwab.
• Our Firm places trades for our Clients' accounts subject to its duty to seek the best execution and other fiduciary
duties. Schwab's execution quality may be different from other broker-dealers.
Our Firm does not routinely recommend, request, or require that the Client direct us to execute the transactions through
a specified Custodian. Additionally, our Firm typically does not permit the Client to direct brokerage. We place trades for
Client accounts subject to our duty to seek the best execution and other fiduciary duties.
• We will aggregate trades for ourselves or our associated persons with your trades, providing that the following
conditions are met:
o Our policy for the aggregation of transactions shall be fully disclosed separately to our existing Clients (if
any) and the broker/dealer(s) through which such transactions will be placed.
o We will only aggregate transactions if we believe that aggregation is consistent with our duty to seek the
best execution (which includes the duty to seek the best price) for the Client and is consistent with the
terms of our investment advisory agreement.
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o No advisory Client will be favored over any other Client; each Client that participates in an aggregated
order will participate at the average share price for all transactions in a given security on a given business
day, with transaction costs based on each Client's participation in the transaction.
o Our Firm will prepare a written statement (“Allocation Statement”) specifying the participating Client
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accounts and how to allocate the order among those Clients.
If the aggregated order is filled in its entirety, it will be allocated among Clients per the allocation
statement; if the order is partially filled, the accounts that did not receive the previous trade's positions
should be "first in line" to receive the next allocation.
o Notwithstanding the preceding, the order may be allocated on a basis different from that specified if all
Client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment. The reason for the difference in allocation will be
documented and reviewed by our Firm’s Compliance Officer. Our Firm’s books and records will
separately reflect, for each Client account, the orders which are aggregated, and the securities held by
and bought for that account.
o Our Firm will not receive additional compensation or remuneration of any kind because of the proposed
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aggregation; and
Individual advice and treatment will be accorded to each advisory Client.
BROKERAGE FOR CLIENT REFERRALS
Our Firm does not receive Client referrals from any Custodian or third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or
third party.
AGGREGATION & ALLOCATION OF TRANSACTIONS
Our Firm may aggregate transactions if it believes that aggregation is consistent with the duty to seek the best execution
for its Clients and is consistent with the disclosures made to Clients and terms defined in the Investment Advisory
Agreement. No Client will be favored over any other Client. Each account in an aggregated order will participate in the
average share price (per Custodian) for all transactions in that security on a given business day.
If we do not receive a complete fill for an aggregated order, we will allocate the order on a pro-rata basis. If we determine
that a pro-rata allocation is not appropriate under the circumstances, we will base the allocation on other relevant factors,
which may include:
• When only a small percentage of the order is executed, with respect to purchase allocations, allocations may be
given to accounts high in cash.
• Concerning sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash.
• We may allocate shares to the account with the smallest order, to the smallest position, or to an account that is
out of line concerning security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios with similar mandates.
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• We may allocate one account when that account has limitations in its investment guidelines prohibiting it from
purchasing other securities that we expect to produce similar investment results, and other accounts can purchase
that in the block.
If an account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, we may reallocate
shares to other accounts. For example, this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account's assets after placing
an order.
If a pro-rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more account(s),
we may exclude the account(s) from the allocation.
• Our Firm will document the reasons for any deviation from a pro-rata allocation.
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In certain cases, client requests or specific needs will trigger an unplanned transaction in a security where an aggregate
transaction occurred previously during the day. Under these circumstances, client transactions will be excluded from the
block transaction and receive differing pricing.
TRADE ERRORS
Our Firm has implemented procedures designed to prevent trade errors; however, our Firm cannot always avoid Client
trade errors.
Consistent with our Firm's fiduciary duty, it is our Firm’s policy to correct trade errors in a manner that is in the Client's best
interest. In cases where the Client causes the trade error, the Client will be responsible for any loss resulting from the
correction. Depending on the specific circumstances of the trade error, the Client may not be able to receive any gains
generated due to the error correction. In all situations where the Client does not cause the trade error, the Client will be
made whole, and we would absorb any loss resulting from the trade error if our Firm caused the error. If the Custodian
causes the error, the Custodian will cover all trade error costs. If an investment error results in a gain when correcting the
trade, the gain will be donated to charity. Our Firm will never benefit or profit from trade errors.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE
Our Firm does not routinely recommend, request, or require that the Client direct us to execute the transaction through a
specified broker-dealer. Additionally, our Firm typically does not permit the Client to direct brokerage. Our Firm places
trades for Client accounts subject to its duty to seek the best execution and other fiduciary duties.
A retirement or ERISA plan client may direct all or part of portfolio transactions for its account through a specific broker or
dealer to obtain goods or services on the plan's behalf. Such direction is permitted provided that the goods and services
provided are reasonable expenses of the plan incurred in the ordinary course of its business for which it otherwise would
be obligated and empowered to pay. ERISA prohibits directed brokerage arrangements when the goods or services
purchased are not for the exclusive benefit of the plan. Consequently, we will request that plan sponsors who direct plan
brokerage provide us with a letter documenting that this arrangement will be for the exclusive benefit of the plan.
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
CLIENT REVIEWS
Our Firm reviews Client accounts and financial plans periodically. Our IARs will monitor Client accounts regularly and
perform annual reviews with each Client. All accounts are reviewed for consistency with Client investment strategy, asset
allocation, risk tolerance, and performance. More frequent reviews may be triggered by changes in an account holder’s
personal, tax, or financial status. Geopolitical and macroeconomic-specific events may also trigger reviews. Our
recommendations depend on the information provided by the Client. Our Client must notify our Firm of any situation that
would impair our ability to manage our Client accounts properly.
The Client receives a copy of each trade confirmation (unless the Client has authorized the Custodian to suppress the
confirmations) and the standard written account statement from the qualified account Custodian every quarter.
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS & OTHER COMPENSATION
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BROKERAGE PRACTICES
As disclosed under Item 12 Brokerage Practices, we participate in the Custodian’s institutional customer programs, and
we may recommend a Custodian to our Clients for custody and brokerage services. There is no direct link between our
participation in the program and the investment advice we give to our Clients. However, we receive economic benefits
through our participation in the program that is typically not available to any other independent advisors participating in
the program. These benefits include the following products and services (provided without cost or at a discount):
• Receipt of duplicate Client statements and confirmations.
• Research-related products and tools.
• Consulting services.
• Access to a trading desk serving adviser participants.
• Access to block trading (which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions for execution and then
allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts);
• The ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from Client accounts.
• Access to an electronic communications network for Client order entry and account information.
• Access to mutual funds with no transaction fees and certain institutional money Managers.
• Discounts on compliance, marketing, research, technology, and practice management products or services
provided to us by third-party vendors.
Custodians may also have paid for business consulting and professional services received by some of our IARs. Some of
the products and services made available by Custodians through the program may benefit us but may not benefit your
account. These products or services may assist us in managing and administering Client accounts, including accounts not
maintained at our recommended Custodian. Other services made available by the Custodian are intended to help us
manage and further develop our business enterprise. The benefits our Firm or our IARs receive through participation in
the program do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to the Custodian. Due to these
arrangements, our Client does not pay more for assets maintained at Schwab. As part of our fiduciary duties to Clients, we
always endeavor to put our Client's interests first. Clients should be aware, however, that receiving economic benefits from
our Firm or our IARs in and of itself creates a conflict of interest because the cost of these services would otherwise be
borne directly by us. These arrangements could indirectly influence our choice of Custodian for custody and brokerage
services. Clients should consider these conflicts of interest when selecting a Custodian. The products and services provided
by the Custodian, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are described above.
LEAD GENERATION & REFERRALS
CLIENT REFERRALS
Our Firm neither accepts nor pays fees for Client referrals. Further, we do not have any compensation arrangements other
than what is disclosed in this Brochure.
PROMOTERS
We may enter into agreements with individuals who will promote our Firm (“Promoters”). If a Client is introduced to our
Firm by a Promoter, we will pay that Promoter a referral fee per the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940 and any corresponding state securities law requirements. Any referral fee will be paid solely from
advisory fees and will not incur additional charges to the Client. The Promoter, at the time of the referral, will disclose the
nature of the Promoter relationship and provide each prospective client with a copy of the written disclosure statement
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from the Promoter to the Client disclosing the terms of the arrangement between our Firm and the Promoter, including
the compensation to be received by the Promoter from our Firm.
OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Our Firm may refer business to estate planning attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, and other professionals.
However, we do not receive monetary or other material compensation for referring Clients to such professionals. We also
do not pay any person or firm commissions or other items of material value when referring Clients to us. If we receive or
offer an introduction to a Client, we do not pay or earn a referral fee, nor are there established quid pro quo arrangements.
Each Client can accept or deny such referral or subsequent services.
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
Regulators have defined custody as having access or control over Client funds or securities. As it applies to our Firm, we
do not have physical custody of funds or securities.
FEE DEDUCTION
Our Firm is deemed to have constructive custody over those Client accounts where it can deduct our fees directly from
the Client account. If we comply with certain regulatory requirements, this constructive custody does not mandate that our
Firm undergo a surprise audit for those accounts. Our Clients receive account statements directly from the qualified
Custodian at least quarterly. Our Firm may send Clients quarterly reports that our Firm produces using our portfolio
accounting system, Orion.
We strongly urge our Clients to compare such reports with the statements received from the qualified Custodian.
Furthermore, when our Firm calculates our investment management fees and instructs the Custodian to remit these fees
to us directly from Clients’ accounts, the Custodian does not verify our calculation of fees. Our Firm performs quarterly
testing to ensure that our fees are charged per the Client’s Investment Advisory Agreement on file with our Firm.
STANDING LETTERS OF AUTHORIZATION (“SLOA”)
Additionally, our Firm is deemed to have custody of the Client’s funds or securities when you have standing authorizations
with their Custodian to move money from your account to a third-party Standing Letter of Authorization (“SLOA”) and,
under that SLOA, it authorizes us to designate the amount or timing of transfers with the Custodian. The SEC has set forth
standards to protect your assets in such situations, which we follow. We do not have a beneficial interest in any of the
accounts we are deemed to have Custody of where SLOAs are on file. In addition, account statements reflecting all activity
on the account(s) are delivered directly from the qualified Custodian to each Client or the Client’s independent
representative at least monthly. You should carefully review those statements and are urged to compare the statements
against reports received from us. When you have questions about your account statements, contact us, your Advisor, or
the qualified Custodian preparing the statement.
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ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY
Upon receiving written authorization from the Client, our Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services for Client
accounts. For discretionary accounts, before engaging our Firm to provide investment advisory services, you will enter into
a written Investment Advisory Agreement with us granting our Firm the authority to supervise and direct, on an ongoing
basis, investments per the Client's investment objective and guidelines. In addition, our Client will need to execute
additional documents required by the Custodian to authorize and enable our Firm, in its sole discretion, without prior
consultation with or ratification by our Client, to purchase, sell or exchange securities in and for your accounts. We are
authorized, at our discretion and without prior consultation with the Client, to (1) buy, sell, exchange, and trade any stocks,
bonds, or other securities or assets and (2) determine the amount of securities to be bought or sold and (3) place orders
with the Custodian. Any limitations to such discretionary authority will be communicated to our Firm in writing by you, the
Client.
The limitations on investment and brokerage discretion held by our Firm are:
• For discretionary accounts, we require that we be given the authority to determine which securities and the
amounts to be bought or sold.
• Any limitations on this discretionary authority shall be in writing as indicated in the Investment Advisory
Agreement. Clients may change or amend these limitations as required.
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
PROXY VOTING
For accounts held with an SMA or ITPM and depending on their voting policies and procedures, the SMA or ITPM could
require the Client to appoint them as agent and attorney-in-fact with discretion to vote proxies on the Client’s behalf.
Clients should review the SMA or ITPMs disclosure brochure to understand their proxy voting policies and procedures.
CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS
Our Firm does not advise or instruct Clients on whether to participate as a member of class action lawsuits and will not
automatically file claims on the Client’s behalf. However, if a Client notifies us that they wish to participate in a class action,
we will provide the Client with transaction information about the Client’s account that is required to file a proof of claim in
a class action.
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Our Firm has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet Client contractual and fiduciary obligations and has
not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding. We do not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1200 in fees per
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Client six months or more in advance. Therefore, we are not required to include a balance sheet for the most recent fiscal
year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PRIVACY POLICY
Our Firm collects non-public personal information about Clients from information received on applications or other forms
and information about Client transactions with firm affiliates, others, or our Firm. We do not disclose any nonpublic personal
information about current or former Clients except as permitted by law or to provide services. Firm employees have limited
access to Clients' data based on their responsibilities to provide products or services to Clients.
Our Firm maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with federal standards to protect Client
information. If the IAR servicing a Client account leaves our Firm to join another firm, the IAR is not permitted to retain
copies of specific Client information.
A copy of our Firm's Privacy Policy is given to each Client at account opening, upon request, and provided annually.
BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN
Our Firm has developed a Business Continuity Plan to address how our Firm will respond to events that significantly disrupt
the operation of our business. Since the timing and impact of disasters and disruptions are unpredictable, our Firm will be
flexible in responding to current events as they occur.
Within 24 hours after a significant business disruption, our Firm plans to quickly recover and resume business operations
and respond by safeguarding employees and property, making a financial and operational assessment, protecting our
Firm’s books and records, and allowing Clients to transact business. Given the scope and severity of the significant business
disruption, our business continuity plan is designed to permit our Firm to resume operations as quickly as possible.
Our Firm’s business continuity plan addresses: data back-up and recovery; all mission critical systems; financial and
operational assessments; alternative communications with customers, employees, and regulators; alternate physical
location of employees; critical supplier, contractor, bank, and counter-party impact; regulatory reporting; and assuring
Clients’ prompt access to their funds and securities if our Firm is unable to continue as a business.
Our Firm backs up essential records in a geographically separate area. At the same time, every emergency poses unique
problems based on external factors, such as the time of day and the severity of the disruption. Its objective is to restore
operations and be able to complete existing transactions and accept new transactions and payments within four hours of
the disruptive event. Client orders and requests for funds and securities could be delayed during this period.
CONTACTING US
If a Client cannot contact our Firm via (630) 922-7900 after a significant business disruption, please visit the website at
www.millingtonfa.com to review updated contact information.
VARYING DISRUPTIONS
Significant business disruptions can vary in scope, such as disruption that affects only our Firm, a single building housing
our Firm, the business district where our Firm is located, the city where our Firm is located, or the whole region. Within
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each area, the disruption's severity can also vary from minimal to severe. In a disruption to only our Firm or a building
housing our Firm, our Firm will transfer operations to a local site when needed and expect to recover and resume business
within 24 hours.
In a disruption affecting our Firm’s business district, city, or region, our Firm will transfer operations to a site outside the
affected area and recover and resume business within three (3) days. In either situation, our Firm plans to continue the
business, transfer operations to its clearing firm if necessary, and provide Clients with instructions on contacting our Firm
through its parent company’s website: www.millingtonfa.com. If the significant business disruption is so severe that it
prevents our Firm from remaining in business, our Firm will ensure the Client’s prompt access to their funds and securities.
This information is provided solely to Clients of our Firm, and no further distribution or disclosure is permitted without the
prior written consent of our Firm. No person other than our Firm Clients can rely on any statement herein. Our Firm’s
Business Continuity Plan is reviewed and updated regularly and is subject to change.
Please visit the website at www.millingtonfa.com for the most current copy of this disclosure. You can request an updated
copy by contacting our Firm at (630) 922-7900 or writing our Firm at the following:
Millington Financial Advisors, LLC
55 Shuman Blvd
Suite 1050
Naperville, IL 60563
p/ 630.922.7900
w/ www.millingtonfa.com
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