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NFSG Corporation
1200 North Federal Hwy
Suite 400
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone (954) 334-3450
Fax (954) 541-8689
www.nfsgwealth.com
April 30, 2025
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
NFSG Corporation is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(hereinafter “SEC”). An "investment adviser" means any person who, for compensation, engages in the
business of advising others, either directly or through publications or writings, as to the value of securities
or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing, or selling securities, or who, for compensation and as
part of a regular business, issues or promulgates analyses or reports concerning securities. Registration
with the SEC or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of NFSG Corporation.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (954) 334-3450. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
information about NFSG Corporation
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Material Changes - Item 2
This Section only discusses the material changes since the last annual update of our brochure. The last
annual update of our brochure was March 28, 2025. The following change was made since the previously
issued brochure:
• The Adviser changed its name from Newbridge Financial Services Group, Inc. to NFSG Corporation.
The cover page and various sections of the brochure has been updated to reflect this change;
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Item 4 was updated to amend the name of Alternative Wealth to Compound Planning due to a
merger and to remove Claraphi Advisory Network as a third-party asset manager; and
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Items 4 and 5 were updated to remove refence to the use of co-fiduciaries.
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Table of Contents - Item 3
Item 2 Material Changes ............................................................................................................................... 1
Item 3 Table of Contents............................................................................................................................... 2
Item 4 Advisory Business .............................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................... 6
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................ 9
Item 7 Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................. 9
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 9
Item 9 Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................. 11
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................................... 11
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................. 12
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................................... 13
Item 13 Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................... 15
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................................... 16
Item 15 Custody .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................... 17
item 17 Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................. 17
Item 18 Financial Information ..................................................................................................................... 17
Item 19 Requirements for State-Registered Advisors ............................................................................... 17
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Advisory Business - Item 4
NFSG Corporation (hereinafter “NFSG”) is an SEC registered investment adviser based in Boca Raton,
Florida. We are a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida. NFSG has been registered
with the SEC since 2007. The firm’s principal owner is Newbridge Financial, Inc. which is also the parent
company to Newbridge Securities Corporation (“NSC”), a securities broker-dealer and member firm of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Newbridge Financial, Inc. is primarily owned by Guy S.
Amico and Scott H. Goldstein.
As of December 31, 2024, we manage $735,760,545 in Client assets on a discretionary basis, and
$77,734,301 in Client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
We provide the following services:
Asset Management Services
Selection of Third-Party Managers
Financial Planning
The following paragraphs describe what we do and what we charge. Each investment advisory service is
listed below and describes how we tailor our advisory services to your individual needs. Also, you may see
the term Associated Person throughout this Brochure. As used in this Brochure, this term refers to anyone
from our firm who is an officer, employee, and all individuals providing investment advice on behalf of
our firm.
Wrap Fee Program
NFSG’s “wrap fee program” is a program that offers participants a suite of services such as asset allocation;
portfolio management; trade execution; and certain administration activities, all for a single fee – typically
an asset-based percentage of the account. The wrap fee brochure provides clients with disclosure
information about the wrap fee program.
NFSG manages client portfolios on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. NFSG receives a
portion of the wrap fee for its services. We tailor our advisory services to the individual needs of clients.
Investment recommendations are determined based upon the analysis of the client’s investment
objectives, risk tolerance, net worth, net income, age, time horizon, tax situation and other suitability
factors. Restrictions and guidelines imposed by the client may affect the composition and performance of
custom portfolios (as a result, performance of custom portfolios within the same investment objective
may differ and the client should not expect that the performance of his/her custom portfolios will be
identical to any other individual’s portfolio performance). We then monitor your portfolio’s performance
on an ongoing basis and rebalance the portfolio whenever necessary due to changes that occur in market
conditions, your financial circumstances, or both.
As referenced above, NFSG offers discretionary and non-discretionary Asset management services to our
clients and prospective clients. Discretionary portfolio management services means that once the
portfolio has been agreed upon, the ongoing supervision and management of the portfolio will be our
responsibility. This authority is granted to us by you in a written agreement. This allows our firm to decide
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on specific securities, the quantity of the securities and the execution of buy or sell orders for your account
without obtaining your approval for each transaction. This type of authorization is done using either the
investment advisory agreement you sign with our firm, a limited power of attorney agreement, or trading
authorization forms. You may limit this authority by setting a limit on the type of securities that can be
purchased for your account. Simply provide us with your restrictions or guidelines in writing. The non-
discretionary portfolio management service means that we must obtain your approval prior to making
any transactions in your account.
We create your investment portfolio depending upon what we decide would work best for you. Generally,
we customize your investment portfolio by investing in a diversified portfolio consisting of equities,
exchange traded funds (ETFs) and/or exchange traded notes (ETNs), mutual funds, fixed income securities,
and other types of investments as deemed appropriate for your risk profile and investment goals. Our
investment approach involves selectively allocating assets among various asset classes in a manner that
is consistent with your risk tolerance and return objectives.
Selection of Third-Party Managers
NFSG has entered into agreements with various TPAMs (“Third-Party Asset Managers”) for the provision
of certain investment advisory services. NFSG will provide individualized advisory services to their clients
through the selection of a suitable TPAMs. Factors considered in the selection of a TPAM include but may
not be limited to: i) NFSG’s preference for a particular TPAM; ii) the client’s risk tolerance, goals and
objectives, as well as investment experience; and, iii) the amount of client assets available for investment.
In order to assist clients in the selection of a TPAM, an Associated Person of NFSG will typically gather
information from the client about the client’s financial situation and investment objectives.
NFSG may select a TPAM for the management of a portion of or your entire portfolio. Portfolio
customization is achieved by blending traditional investment strategies with an allocation to asset classes.
The investment strategy may embrace value, growth or contrarian investing styles. Typically, the TPAM
will exercise discretion in the management of client accounts. This means that the manager selected will
have the ability to buy and sell securities in your account without obtaining your approval.
NFSG has arrangements with two types of TPAMS: Sub-Advisor and Promoter. The type of TPAM program
will determine the level of service provided by NFSG and the TPAM. NFSG currently recommends the
following TPAMS to clients:
Promoter TPAMs
• Bellatore Financial, Inc.
• The Pacific Financial Group
Sub-Advisor TPAMs
• Compound Planning
Promoter TPAMs: In a Promoter arrangement, NFSG refers Clients to a TPAM, which is solely and
exclusively responsible for providing ongoing investment advisory services and asset management. NFSG
is compensated for referring clients as a promoter to TPAMs for assisting in the establishment and ongoing
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administration of client’s relationship with the TPAM. NFSG does not provide ongoing investment advice
or serve as a fiduciary under a promoter arrangement with a TPAM. Under this arrangement, client enters
into an agreement with TPAM only. A Promoter disclosure would be provided to the client detailing the
arrangement between NFSG and TAPM.
Sub-Advisor TPAMs: In a Sub-Advisor arrangement, the TAPM is responsible for asset management. NFSG
is the primary investment advisor and serves as a fiduciary in accordance with the Investment Advisors
Act of 1940. NFSG may recommend specific investments, model portfolios, or strategies as well as
conduct ongoing supervision and monitoring of client’s portfolio. Clients enter into an agreement with
NFSG detailing the roles of the Advisor and the client.
You may obtain a copy of a TPAMs Form ADV Part 2A by visiting https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/ or upon
request from the TPAM.
Financial Planning
A financial plan is a comprehensive statement of an individual's long-term objectives for security and well-
being and a detailed savings and investing strategy for achieving those objectives. Clients purchasing this
service will receive a written report detailing a financial plan designed to reach his or her stated financial
goals. Implementing the financial plan is solely at the client’s discretion.
Fees and Compensation - Item 5
Asset Management Fees
NFSG is compensated for our advisory services by assessing annual fee up to 2% based on client’s assets
under management. The specific fee is identified in the advisory agreement between NFSG and client.
NFSG may impose a minimum annual charge of $250.
We impose an account minimum of $25,000. NFSG may allow client accounts to be aggregated for fee
calculations and to achieve the minimum.
Asset management fees are billed monthly in arrears based on the average daily balance of the previous
month and are deducted from the client’s account. The account custodian will provide client with a
monthly statement reflecting the deduction of our advisory fee. If you choose to terminate our service,
our management fee will be pro-rated for the month in which the cancellation notice was given.
Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
NFSG’s fees for financial planning and/or consulting services are determined based on the nature of the
services being provided and the complexity of each Client’s circumstances. NFSG typically charges an
hourly fee, a onetime flat fee or an annual flat fee for financial planning services and/or consulting
services. However, for consulting services, IAIM reserves the right to charge an annual fee based on a
percentage of the Client’s investment assets.
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Promoting for Third Party Asset Managers
NFSG will not directly charge its clients for advisory services pertaining to the referring clients to TPAMs.
Rather, the third-party managers that are managing the client’s assets will charge the fees for the services
provided. NFSG will enter into all appropriate agreements whereby NFSG will receive a portion of the fees
charged to the client.
Sub-Advisor Third Party Asset Managers
Sub-Advisor TPAMs bill NFSG, not client accounts. Part of the fee the client has agreed to pay NFSG for
Asset Management could be used to compensate sub-advisor TPAMs.
Additional Fees and Expenses
In addition to our advisory fees, clients are responsible for other fees and expenses charged by custodians
and imposed by affiliated broker dealer. Fees include, but are not limited to, corporate actions
adjustments, reorganization, ACAT fees, stock certificate services and any transaction related fees that
may be imposed by the custodian or broker dealer. All fees paid to us for investment advisory services are
separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds to their shareholders which
are described in each fund’s prospectus. Such fees will generally include a management fee, other fund
expenses and a possible distribution fee.
Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
Associated Persons who provide investment advice on behalf of our firm are also registered
representatives with our affiliated broker-dealer, NSC. NSC is a securities broker/dealer registered with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). As a
Broker Dealer, NSC may receive commission-based sales concession for buying and selling securities. This
concession is separate and in addition to NFSG’s advisory fees. NFSG’s advisory clients are not obligated
to purchase the products or services of NSC. You may purchase or sell securities separately from your
NFSG advisory account at any brokerage firm of your choice other than NSC.
NFSG utilizes mutual funds in some investment strategies. Some share classes include additional
compensation to the firm such as 12b-1 trails. NFSG does not allow adviser representatives to receive the
additional compensation from 12b-1 fees, therefore, adviser representatives have no financial interest in
the choice of share classes. There may be other share classes in any given fund with no 12b-1 fees and
lower annual fees. NFSG uses its best efforts to find the most efficient share class when available for its
investment strategies, such as share classes designed for fee-based accounts. NFSG periodically reviews
mutual fund positions and may recommend clients to convert to a more efficient or cost-effective share
class.
We may recommend that you purchase a new security issue to be included in your investment portfolio(s).
Associated Persons of our firm may earn commissions on the sale of these types of securities as registered
representatives of NSC. Some products have the option to be purchased net commission, NAV, or at a
discount in advisory fee-based accounts. Other products may be issued at NAV or at a price determined
by an issuer in which case NFSG, affiliated broker dealer or representative may receive compensation.
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See Item 10 for important disclosures regarding conflicts of interest and Item 12 regarding affiliated
brokerage firm.
Insurance Agents: Associated Persons who provide investment advice on behalf of NFSG may also be
licensed insurance agents. As an insurance agent, an Associated Person may receive commission-based
compensation for sale of insurance products. This commission compensation is separate and in addition
to NFSG’s advisory fees. Advisory clients are not obligated to purchase insurance products or services
offered by an Associated Person of NFSG.
The sale of mutual funds, annuity contracts, insurance instruments and other commission products
offered by Associated Persons of NFSG are intended to complement NFSG’s advisory services. However,
a conflict of interest exists due to the receipt of dual forms of compensation. Principals of NFSG regularly
review client transactions to ensure that NFSG is acting in the best interest of its clients.
NFSG recommends many types of securities, including mutual funds to its advisory clients. Where NFSG
does recommend a mutual fund to an advisory client, NFSG will generally recommend a no-load mutual
fund. In situations outside of NFSG’s advisory accounts where Associated Person(s) acting in the capacity
of a registered representative of NSC recommends a mutual fund, both no-load and ‘loaded’ funds options
will be presented to the client. It may be the case that NFSG will receive advisory fees in addition to
commissions and/or markups on securities.
Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Closed-ended Funds typically have internal fees and costs which are not assessed
by NFSG and will not appear on NFSG statements. We encourage you to consult your advisor and the
fund prospectus for more information regarding their fees.
All conflicts of interest between you and NFSG, and the Associated Persons of our firm, are outlined in
this Disclosure Brochure. If additional conflicts arise in the future, we will notify you in writing or supply
you with an updated Disclosure Brochure.
Retirement Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a
special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
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Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations
(give prudent advice);
Put your financial interests ahead of ours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice);
Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your
best interest;
Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
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For more information about our services, compensation, and additional information about conflict of
interest, please see other sections as applicable and Form CRS.
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management - Item 6
NFSG does not charge performance-based fees. Performance based fees are based on a share of capital
gains on or capital appreciation of the client’s assets.
Types of Clients - Item 7
We offer investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit-
sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities.
We require a minimum of $25,000 to open and maintain an advisory account. We may, at our sole
discretion, waive this requirement.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Item 8
The following are different methods of analysis that we may use when providing you with investment
advice:
• Cyclical Analysis – A form of fundamental analysis involving the process of making investment
decisions based on the different stages an industry is at during a given point in time. The type of
position taken will depend on firm specific characteristics, as well as where the industry is at in its
life cycle.
• Fundamental Analysis – fundamental analysis is a technique that attempts to determine a
security’s value by focusing on underlying factors that affect a company's actual business and its
future prospects. The term refers to the analysis of the economic well-being of a financial entity
as opposed to only its price movements.
• Technical Analysis – technical analysis is a technique that relies on the assumption that current
market data (such as charts of price, volume, and open interest) can help predict future market
trends, at least in the short term. It assumes that market psychology influences trading and can
predict when stocks will rise or fall.
We may use one or more of the following investment strategies when advising you on investments:
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Long Term Purchases – securities held for over a year.
• Short Term Purchases – securities held for less than a year.
• Trading – securities held for less than 30 days.
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The investment advice provided along with the strategies suggested by NFSG will vary depending on each
client’s specific financial situation and goals. This brief statement does not disclose all the risks and other
significant aspects of investing in financial markets. In light of the risks, you should fully understand the
nature of the contractual relationship(s) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to
risk. Certain investing strategies may not be suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully
consider whether the strategies employed will be appropriate for you considering your experience,
objectives, financial resources, and other relevant circumstances.
Under TPAM arrangements, each TPAM may have its own methods of analysis, investment strategies and
unique investment risks.
General Investment Risk: All investments come with the risk of losing money. Investing involves
substantial risks, including complete possible loss of principal plus other losses and may not be suitable
for many members of the public. Investments, unlike savings and checking accounts at a bank, are not
insured by the government to protect against market losses. Different market instruments carry different
types and degrees of risk and you should familiarize yourself with the risks involved in the particular
market instruments you intend to invest in.
Loss of Value: There can be no assurance that a specific investment will achieve its investment objectives
and past performance should not be seen as a guide to future returns. The value of investments and the
income derived may fall as well as rise and investors may not recoup the original amount invested.
Investments may also be affected by any changes in exchange control regulation, tax laws, withholding
taxes, international, political, and economic developments, and government, economic or monetary
policies.
Interest Rate Risk: Fixed income securities and funds that invest in bonds and other fixed income
securities may fall in value if interest rates change. Generally, the prices of debt securities rise when
interest rates fall, and their prices fall when interest rates rise. Longer term debt securities are usually
more sensitive to interest rate changes.
Credit Risk: Investments in bonds and other fixed income securities are subject to the risk that the
issuer(s) may not make required interest payments. An issuer suffering an adverse change in its financial
condition could lower the credit quality of a security, leading to greater price volatility of the security. A
lowering of the credit rating of a security may also offset the security's liquidity, making it more difficult
to sell. Funds investing in lower quality debt securities are more susceptible to these problems and their
value may be more volatile.
Our investment advice and strategies vary and are dependent upon each client’s specific financial
situation, goals, and objectives. This brief statement does not disclose all of the risks and other significant
aspects of investing in financial markets. In light of the risks, you should fully understand the nature of the
contractual relationship(s) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk. Certain
investing strategies may not be suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider
whether the strategies employed will be appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives,
financial resources and other relevant circumstances.
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Disciplinary Information - Item 9
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management. While NFSG has not
specifically been the subject of any material disciplinary events, its affiliated broker-dealer, Newbridge
Securities Corporation has been the subject of various industry related disciplinary actions, of which some
are considered to be material events, resulting in fines, suspensions, and other actions taken against the
firm, its principals and owners. To view the full disciplinary and other history of Newbridge Securities
Corporation, please visit https://brokercheck.finra.org/ for details or contact NFSG. In addition, any
disciplinary information related to your specific Investment Adviser Representative (“IAR”) will be found
in the brochure supplement you will receive separately upon opening of any account,
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/ or whenever requested.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations - Item 10
Newbridge Financial Inc., a financial service holding company, is the parent company to NFSG Corporation
and Newbridge Securities Corporation, a broker-dealer. NFSG Corporation is also affiliated with Bridge
Line Advisors LLC, an Exempt Reporting Adviser which is the asset manager of Bridge Line Ventures, LLC’s
series of venture capital funds.
Registrations with Broker-Dealer
Our affiliate, Newbridge Securities Corporation (“NSC”) is registered as a broker-dealer and is a member
of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
("SIPC"). Associated Persons of NFSG are also registered principals and/or representatives with NSC. As
dually licensed representatives, Associated Persons will receive commissions from the purchase and sale of
securities and annuity products. This commission revenue is separate and in addition to revenue received
from advisory fees. This arrangement represents a conflict of interest due to the receipt of both advisory
and commission compensation. NFSG has policies and procedures in place to monitor all client
transactions. Where NFSG finds an Associated Person has not acted in the best interest of the client, NFSG
may cancel the transaction. Alternatively, NFSG may deduct the commission costs from the advisory fee
paid by the client. In any event, all client transaction costs will be disclosed to the client.
Exempt Reporting Adviser and Unregistered Venture Capital Funds
Our affiliate Bridge Line Advisors LLC (“BLA”) is a Delaware limited liability company, is the Manager of
the Bridge Line Ventures, LLC Funds (the “Funds”). BLA is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the
Funds, and has have complete discretion over the Funds, including the authority to (i) originate, analyze,
and recommend investment opportunities to the Funds that are consistent with the purpose of the Funds,
(ii) structure investments, (iii) identify funding sources for Portfolio Companies, (iv) supervise the
preparation and review of documentation relating to the acquisition, financing, and disposition of
investments, (v) monitor and evaluate investments, and (vi) provide such other services related thereto
as the Manager may reasonably request.
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Bridge Line Ventures, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and is made up of non-voting Interests for
the purpose of making separate and distinct venture capital and growth equity investments, directly or
indirectly, in leading specific seed-stage, early-stage, developmental-stage or later-stage private
companies, broadly involved in the area known as sustainability and social impact, including without
limitation, companies in the energy, water, agriculture, materials sciences, and life sciences industries, as
well as other businesses having the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental
impact alongside a financial return (each, a “Portfolio Company”).
The Manager establishes each Series to make a direct investment in a Portfolio Company, to purchase
securities in a Portfolio Company from secondary sources, or to invest in interests of investment funds
whose investment portfolios are comprised of companies consistent with the Fund’s general investment
focus. Each Series remains segregated from each other Series.
Members of a Series shall be entitled to the benefits of that particular Series only and shall not be entitled
to share in the profits, losses, allocations or distributions of any other Series of which they are not a
Member. The Manager will make commercially reasonable efforts to have the securities of a Portfolio
Company purchased for the benefit of a particular Series certificated in the name of such Series.
Arrangements with Affiliated Entities
In addition to being registered as a broker-dealer, NSC is also licensed as an insurance agency. Therefore,
our Associated Persons may be licensed as insurance agents. As licensed insurance agents Associated
Persons will earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products. Insurance commissions
earned by Associated Persons are separate and in addition to our advisory fees. Please see the “Fees and
Compensation” section in this Brochure for additional information.
Recommendation of Other Advisors
We may recommend that you use a third-party investment advisor as part of our asset allocation and
investment strategy. NFSG will collect a portion of the compensation received by the third-party
investment advisor for managing your account. The compensation arrangement presents a conflict of
interest due to a financial incentive to recommend the services of the third-party advisor. You are not
required to use the services of any third-party investment advisor we recommend.
A conflict of interest exists when NFSG directs the Adviser’s client to Bridge Line because of the affiliation
between Bridge Line and NFSG. However, not all clients will be advised to have their assets managed by
Bridge Line and that such recommendation will only occur when it is in the best interest of the client.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading - Item 11
Description of Our Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) to address investment advisory conduct. The Code focuses
primarily on fiduciary duty, personal securities transactions, insider trading, gifts, and conflicts of interest.
The Code includes policies and procedures developed to protect our client’s interests in relation to the
following topics:
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The duty at all times to place the interests of clients first;
The requirement that all personal securities transactions be conducted in such a manner as to
be consistent with the code of ethics.
The responsibility to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest or misuse of an employee’s
position of trust and responsibility;
The fiduciary principle that information concerning the identity of security holdings and financial
circumstances of clients is confidential; and
The principle that independence in the investment decision-making process is paramount.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available upon request to Richard Slavik, the Chief Compliance Officer at
our principal office address and/or phone number listed on the cover of this brochure.
Personal Trading Practices
At times NFSG and/or its Advisory Representatives may take positions in the same securities as clients,
which may pose a conflict of interest with clients. NFSG and its Advisory Representatives will generally be
“last in” and “last out” for the trading day when trading occurs in close proximity to client trades. We will
not violate our fiduciary responsibilities to our clients. Front running (trading shortly ahead of clients) is
prohibited. Should a conflict occur because of materiality (i.e. a thinly traded stock), disclosure will be
made to the client(s) at the time of trading. Incidental trading not deemed to be a conflict (i.e. a purchase
or sale which is minimal in relation to the total outstanding value, and as such would have negligible effect
on the market price), would not be disclosed at the time of trading.
Brokerage Practices - Item 12
Transactions will be effected through Newbridge Securities Corporation (‘NSC’) and it’s clearing firm, by
AXOS Clearing LLC (‘AXOS’). AXOS and its affiliates will execute transactions on the floors of national and
regional securities exchanges where it would be appropriate for the account.
The factors we consider when recommending NSC, include our familiarity with their services, our ability
to obtain fair pricing and speed of execution and the due diligence performed by NSC for the securities
products it offers.
NSC offers a wide range of securities products for which it performs due diligence prior to selection. The
registered representatives of NSC are required to adhere to these products when implementing securities
transactions through NSC.
Commissions charged for these products may be higher or lower than commissions clients may be able to
obtain if transactions were implemented through another broker/dealer. In addition, NSC provides the
advisor with back office operational, technological and other administrative support.
NFSG has a fiduciary duty to its advisory clients and will endeavor to seek best execution when placing
trades for clients under the circumstances of each particular transaction. In attempting to achieve best
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execution, NFSG will not necessarily seek to obtain the lowest commission but rather will seek the best
overall qualitative execution.
It is the policy of the NFSG to obtain the best execution of its customers’ securities transactions on a best-
efforts basis since NFSG does not control trade execution. The firm, through the trading department at its
clearing broker, will cause each customer's securities transactions to be executed in such a manner that
the customer's total cost or proceeds in each transaction is the most favorable under the circumstances.
A good faith determination will be made that the commissions paid are reasonable in relationship to the
value of the services received. The commission schedule will be reviewed periodically and changes to the
commission schedule shall be approved by Richard Slavik, the Chief Compliance Officer of NSC.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
NFSG may receive compensation from a brokerage firm in the form of research, products or services (“soft
dollars”). When a firm uses client brokerage commissions to obtain soft dollars, the firm receives a benefit
by not having to produce or pay for such items.
Although not considered “soft dollar” compensation, NFSG may receive benefits from NSC for research
services to include reports, software, and institutional trading support.
NFSG understands its duty for best execution and considers all factors in making recommendations to
clients. These services received from NSC may be useful in servicing all NFSG clients, and may not be used
in connection with any particular account that may have paid compensation to the firm providing such
services. While NFSG may not always obtain the lowest commission rate, NFSG believes the rate is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers and custodians in which we have an institutional
advisory arrangement. Also, we do not receive other benefits from a broker-dealer in exchange for client
referrals.
Directed Brokerage
Associated Persons who are registered representatives of NSC are subject to FINRA Conduct Rule 3040
that restricts these registered individuals from conducting securities transactions away from NSC unless
NSC provides the representative with written authorization. Therefore, NFSG reserves the right to not
accept a client account if the client wishes to select a broker or dealer/custodian other than NSC. Due to
the nature of the affiliation with NSC, this brokerage arrangement presents a conflict of interest. NFSG,
by directing brokerage to NSC, may be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of client
transactions, and therefore clients may pay more for execution services. Additionally, not all investment
advisors require their clients to direct brokerage.
Trade Aggregation and Allocation
Advisory firms may, but are not obligated to combine the purchase or sale of the same securities for
several clients at approximately the same time when they believe such action may prove advantageous
to clients. This process is referred to as trade aggregation or block trading.
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NFSG does not engage in block trading. It should be noted that implementing trades on a block or
aggregate basis may be less expensive for client accounts; however, it is our trading policy is to implement
all client orders on an individual basis. Therefore, we do not aggregate or “block” client transactions. This
is because we develop individualized investment strategies for clients and holdings will vary. Our
strategies are primarily developed for the long-term and minor differences in price execution are not
material to the overall investment strategy.
TPAMs may utilize block trading when used for asset management. Consult advisor and/or TPAM for
more information on the TPAMs trading procedures.
Review of Accounts - Item 13
Portfolio Management Account Reviews
NFSG regularly monitors the individual investments within NFSG’s portfolio management programs..
Portfolio performance is reviewed, at a minimum, on a quarterly basis. NFSG offers portfolio management
clients an in-person portfolio review meeting on an annual basis. Material market, economic, or political
events, or changes in a client’s financial circumstances, may trigger more frequent reviews. If the client's
account is invested in a portfolio developed by a third party the account will be automatically re-balanced
by the third-party custodian and/or money manager without consulting NFSG or the client.
The account reviews are performed by the client’s advisory representative. The Chief Compliance Officer
and other designated compliance staff monitor the portfolios for investment objectives and other
supervisory review.
Clients will receive statements directly from their account custodian(s) on a monthly basis. This statement
will show total portfolio value and the securities holdings and activity in the account.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation - Item 14
Promoter for TPAMs
As noted in Item 4, IAIM acts as a promoter for certain TPAMs. In these promoter arrangements we refer
you as Client to a TPAM, which is solely and exclusively responsible for providing ongoing investment
advice and management services to your portfolio. In our role as a promoter under such an arrangement,
IAIM is compensated for referring you to a TPAM to manage your portfolio, and for assisting in the
establishment and ongoing administration of your TPAM relationship and portfolio. We do not provide
ongoing investment advice or serve as a fiduciary under such an arrangement with respect to
management of your portfolio.
Promoter Arrangements
NFSG and its related persons do not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any person or entity who is
not a supervised person of NFSG for client referrals.
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Other Compensation
Our firm or its affiliates offer a wide variety of investments, including but not limited to mutual funds,
variable annuities, interests in real estate investment trusts, interests in corporations, partnerships and
limited liability companies, as well as other securities products to clients (collectively, “Product(s)”). In
certain instances, issuers of the Products sponsor conferences or give presentations to prospective
investors on behalf of our firm or Associated Persons of our firms or Registered Representatives of NSC.
These conferences are intended to be educational in nature. Such sponsorships do result in compensation
to the firm, Associated Person or Registered Representative of NSC for meetings or annual conferences
and provide reimbursement for associated travel, lodging, meals or other related expenses. Such
compensation allows Associated Persons of our firm or Registered Representatives of NSC the ability to
participate in activities that are designed to help educate the Associated Person or Registered
Representative of NSC as well as to facilitate the distribution of the Products, such as marketing activities
and educational programs.
None of such fees, compensation and/or offsetting expense reimbursements that are associated with
arranging and providing such meetings and conferences are paid directly to, or otherwise contingent
upon, any Registered Representative of NSC and/or Associated Person of the firm selling the Products.
However, the firm and its Associated Persons/Registered Representatives whose clients invest in the
Products will receive a sales commission or advisory fee, as the case may be, based on such applicable
Product investment.
Custody - Item 15
Client accounts and securities are held at NSC’s clearing firm by AXOS Clearing LLC (‘AXOS’), a separate
custodial institution. Through granting us authority to deduct your investment fee, we are deemed to
have custody of funds.
We urge you to compare for accuracy, your quarterly custodial account statements against the
statements.
Investment Discretion - Item 16
NFSG offers Investment Management/Portfolio Services to its advisory clients on both a discretionary and
non-discretionary basis. NFSG will manage client accounts on a discretionary basis if the client has granted
discretionary authority in the client advisory agreement. Discretionary authority extends to the type and
amount of securities to be bought and sold and do not require advance client approval. However, NFSG
does not have the ability to withdraw funds or securities from client’s account.
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In a non-discretionary account, an Associated Person of NFSG recommends the purchase or sale of
securities for review and approval by their clients. NFSG will only purchase or sell securities which have
been approved by clients.
Client may limit this authority by setting restrictions on specific securities or the type of securities that
can be purchased or sold for your account. Please provide us with your account restrictions or guidelines
in writing. Please refer to the “Advisory Business” section in this Brochure for more information on our
discretionary management services.
Voting Client Securities - Item 17
Proxy Voting
NFSG does not vote proxies. It is the client's responsibility to vote proxies. Clients will receive proxy
materials directly from the custodian. Questions about proxies may be made via the contact information
on the cover page.
Financial Information - Item 18
We do not require nor ask for prepayment of fees more than six months in advance and more than $1,200.
We do not have financial commitment(s) or situations that impair our ability to meet contractual and
fiduciary commitments. We have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Requirements for State-Registered Advisors - Item 19
This section is intentionally left blank- Our firm is SEC registered.
Miscellaneous
Privacy Policies
We view protecting private information as a top priority and pursuant to the requirements of the federal
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; we have instituted policies and procedures to ensure that customer information
is kept private and secure.
We do not disclose nonpublic personal information about our customers or former customers to
nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by law. In the course of servicing a client's account, we
may share some information with its service providers, such as custodians or broker-dealers.
We restrict internal access to nonpublic personal information about clients to our employees or
investment advisory representatives who provide services to the client. It is our policy to never sell
information about current or former customers or their accounts to anyone. It is also our policy not to
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share information unless required to process a transaction, at the request of a customer or as required by
law.
A copy of our privacy policy notice is provided to each client prior to, or at the time the advisory agreement
is executed. Thereafter, we deliver annually to our clients, a copy of the current privacy policy notice. If
you have any questions on this policy, please contact us at the phone number listed on the cover of this
brochure.
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