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Item 1: Cover Page
Tenon Financial LLC
10 Station Place, Suite 9
Metuchen, New Jersey, 08840
732-902-0066
https://www.tenonfinancial.com
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Dated: January 7, 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Tenon Financial LLC,
(“Tenon Financial”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 732-902-
0066. 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.
Tenon Financial LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). Registration of an Investment Adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Tenon Financial is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and
can be found using the firm’s identification number, 305581.
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Item 2: Material Changes
Note the following material changes that have been made to this Brochure since the filing dated January 7,
2025.
• Tenon Financial has changed its business address. See Item 1 for more information.
• Tenon Financial has updated its service options. See Items 4 and 5 for more information.
From time to time, we may amend this Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices, changes in
regulations, and routine annual updates as required by securities regulators. Either this complete Brochure or
a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and if a material change occurs in
the business practices of Tenon Financial.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By- Side Management ......................................................................... 7
Item 7: Types of Clients .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss.................................................................... 8
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................................. 10
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................. 11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................... 11
Item 12: Brokerage Practices .................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 13: Review of Accounts..................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................... 14
Item 15: Custody ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 16: Investment Discretion................................................................................................................................. 15
Item 17: Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................................................. 15
Item 18: Financial Information ................................................................................................................................ 16
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Tenon Financial LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the SEC. Registration of an Investment Adviser
does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Tenon Financial was founded in March of 2019. Andrew Panko is the principal owner of the firm.
Tenon Financial reports $316,033,549 in discretionary and $0 in non-discretionary Assets Under Management as
of December 31, 2025.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services (Tenon Financial manages accounts)
We manage individually tailored investment portfolios. Tenon Financial provides continuous advice to clients
regarding the investment of client funds based on the individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions
in which goals and objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's
personal investment policy or an investment plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a portfolio
based on that policy and allocation targets. We will also review and discuss a client’s prior investment history, as
well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (e.g., maximum capital appreciation, growth,
income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on
investing in certain securities, types of securities or industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in
Item 5 of this brochure.
Ongoing Financial Planning
This service involves working one-on-one with Tenon Financial over an extended period of time. Clients work
with Tenon Financial to develop and implement their plan. Tenon Financial will monitor the plan, recommend
any changes and ensure the plan is up to date. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this
brochure.
Upon desiring a comprehensive plan, a client will be taken through establishing their goals and values around
money. They will be required to provide information to help complete the following areas of analysis: net worth,
cash flow, insurance, credit scores/reports, employee benefits, retirement planning, insurance, investments,
college planning and estate planning. Once the client's information is reviewed, their plan will be built and
analyzed. Then the findings, analysis and potential changes to their current situation will be reviewed with the
client. Clients subscribing to this service will receive a written or electronic report providing the client with a
detailed financial plan designed to achieve his or her stated financial goals and objectives. If a follow-up meeting
is required, we will meet at the client's convenience. The plan and the client's financial situation and goals will be
monitored throughout the year and follow-up phone calls and emails will be made to the client to confirm that any
agreed upon action steps have been carried out. On an annual basis, there will be a full review of this plan to
ensure its accuracy and ongoing appropriateness. Any needed updates will be implemented at that time.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all the following areas of concern. The client and Tenon
Financial will work together to select specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
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● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of client’s income and expenses to
determine their current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be used
or how to reduce expenses if they exceed income. Advice may also be provided on which debts to pay off
first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax ramifications. We may also
recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve that should be considered for emergencies
and other financial goals, along with a review of accounts (such as money market funds) for such
reserves, plus strategies to save desired amounts.
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College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other post-
secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for the client to save the desired amount.
Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review the client’s
financial picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute to grandchildren
(if appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether the client, as an
employee, is taking the maximum advantage possible of their employee benefits. If the client is a business
owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be structured to meet
both business and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of the client’s exposure to estate taxes and current
estate plan which may include whether the client has a will, powers of attorney, trusts and other related
documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for the client to minimize or avoid future estate taxes
by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts. We always
recommend that the client consults with a qualified attorney when the client initiates, updates or
completes estate planning activities. We may provide the client with contact information for attorneys
who specialize in estate planning when the client wishes to hire an attorney for such purposes. From time-
to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between the client and their attorney with the
client’s approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will
identify what clients plan to accomplish, what resources will be needed to make it happen, how much
time will be needed to reach the goal, and how much the client should budget for the goals.
● Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term
care, liability, home and automobile.
● Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet clients’ financial
goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies, reviewing
employee stock options, as well as assisting clients in establishing their own investment accounts at a
selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may recommend are
further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of clients’
likelihood of achieving their financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the primary
objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make
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recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting certain variables
(e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with investments).
If clients are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution strategies
to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter spending during
retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of clients’ exposure to major risks
that could have a significant adverse impact on their financial pictures. Such risks include premature
death, disability, property and casualty losses or the need for long‐term care planning. Advice may be
provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance versus the
benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing insurance (“self‐insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a
part of clients’ overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which
type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,” with
the consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state or local tax laws and
rates that may impact their situations.
To the extent Tenon Financial feels the level of tax expertise needed exceeds Tenon Financial’s
knowledge and/or abilities, we will recommend that clients consult with another qualified tax professional
before initiating any tax planning strategy. To that end, we may provide clients with contact information
for accountants or attorneys who specialize in this area if clients wish to hire someone for such purposes.
With clients’ approval, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between clients and their chosen
external tax professional.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all our clients. However, specific client financial plans and their
implementation are dependent upon the client’s unique goals and objectives, and the client’s investment policy
statement which outlines the client’s current situation (e.g. income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels) and is
used to construct a client-specific plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions, needs, and
targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a client has received Tenon Financial’s disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing
the investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be terminated by the client within five (5)
business days of signing the contract without incurring any advisory fees. How we are paid depends on the type of
advisory service we are performing. Please review the fee and compensation information below.
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Tenon Financial has one service offering; an ongoing financial planning and investment management
service:
Our fee is based on a flat fee range and is calculated as follows:
The annual fees are negotiable, prorated and paid in arrears on a quarterly basis. The fee range is flat, ranging
from $3,600 to $36,000 annually. The fee is to be mutually agreed upon with the client prior to Tenon Financial
starting work on the client’s financial plan. The fee determination is based upon the complexity of the client’s
financial profile and therefore the resources required to service the client during the year.
Clients whose annual fees are on the low end of the fee ranges are clients whose financial profiles have minimal
complexity. Typical aspects of a client with minimal financial complexity include, but are not limited to, the
following: single with no children, no ex-spouses or no other dependent persons, a W-2 wage earner as opposed
to self-employed, does not own any real estate, does not own any investments besides liquid publicly traded
securities and pooled investment vehicles, does not have any particular legacy goals for his or her estate, etc.
Clients whose annual fees are on the high end of the fee range are clients whose financial profiles contain a lot of
complexity. Such clients may include, but are not limited to, business owners, clients with large holdings of real
estate or other less liquid assets, clients with highly structured legal estates, clients whose household has multiple
different investment accounts, etc.
No increase in the annual fee shall be effective without agreement from the client by signing a new agreement or
amending their current advisory agreement.
Advisory fees can be directly debited from client accounts or the client may choose to pay by check, credit card,
debit credit or electronic funds transfer.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee based on the amount of
days in the quarter the accounts are under Tenon Financial’s management. An account may be terminated with
written notice at least 14 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund will be needed upon
termination of the account.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees and other related costs and expenses that may
be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, and other third parties
such as custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer or electronic fund
fees and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded
funds also charge internal management fees which are disclosed in their respective fund prospectuses. Such
charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of, and in addition to, our fee and we shall not receive any portion of
these commissions, fees or costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors we consider in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for client
transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g. commissions).
We do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products including asset-based sales
charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By- Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees and do not engage in side-by-side management.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high net-worth individuals.
We do not have a minimum account size requirement.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of
Loss
Our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental, technical and cyclical.
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a company’s
financial statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and expertise of the company’s
management, and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data is used to measure the true value of
the company’s stock compared to the current market value. The risk of fundamental analysis is that the
information obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate estimate of earnings, which
may be the basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices adjust rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental
analysis may not result in favorable performance.
Technical analysis involves using chart patterns, momentum, volume, and relative strength to pick sectors that may
outperform market indices. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or that trends will develop in the
markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without discernible trends and similar periods will
presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends develop, outside factors like government intervention
could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data which can translate into
price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic market, a technical method
may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods may overreact to minor price movements,
establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which may result in losses. Finally, a technical trading method
may underperform other trading methods when fundamental factors dominate price moves within a given market.
Cyclical analysis is a type of technical analysis that involves evaluating recurring price patterns and trends based
upon business cycles. Economic/business cycles may not be predictable and may have many fluctuations between
long-term expansions and contractions. The lengths of economic cycles may be difficult to predict with accuracy
and therefore the risk of cyclical analysis is the difficulty in predicting economic trends and consequently the
changing value of securities that would be affected by these changing trends.
Passive Investment Management
We primarily practice passive investment management. Passive investing involves building portfolios that are
comprised of various distinct asset classes. The asset classes are weighted in a manner to achieve the desired
relationship between correlation, risk and return. Funds that passively capture the returns of the desired asset classes
are placed in the portfolio. The funds that are used to build passive portfolios are typically index mutual funds or
exchange-traded funds.
Passive investment management is characterized by low portfolio expenses (i.e. the funds inside the portfolio have
low internal costs), minimal trading costs (due to infrequent trading activity), and relative tax efficiency (because
the funds inside the portfolio are tax efficient and turnover inside the portfolio is minimal).
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In contrast, active management involves a single manager or managers who employ some method, strategy or
technique to construct a portfolio that is intended to generate returns that are greater than the broader market or a
designated benchmark.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of clients’ original investment which
clients should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds, commodities, and any
other investment or security. Material risks associated with our investment strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall because of a
general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the operational success of the issuer’s
operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: Tenon Financial’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work as intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium market capitalizations
are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and medium cap companies
may face a greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: At times, the strategy may have a portfolio turnover rate that is higher than other strategies. A
high portfolio turnover would result in correspondingly greater brokerage commission expenses and may result in
the distribution of additional capital gains for tax purposes. These factors may negatively affect the account’s
performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices may at times be
more volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions, we may be unable to sell or liquidate
investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable or find buyers at any price.
Concentration Risk: Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset-classes, industries, sectors or types of
investment. From time to time these strategies may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such
areas of focus than a strategy that is more broadly diversified across a wider variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value may fall
below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices generally rise when
interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price
changes. Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or court rulings may impact the value of investments or the
security owner’s claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying power of clients’ investment portfolios, even if the nominal dollar value
of the investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities may have
other risks.
Commercial Paper is, in most cases, an unsecured promissory note that is issued with a maturity of 270 days or
less. Being unsecured, the risk to the investor is that the issuer may default.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically and in the event of an issuer’s bankruptcy or
restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse
effect on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest and
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repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively,
investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero-coupon bonds which do not pay current interest but
rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their values accrete over time to face value at maturity.
The market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on factors such as interest rates, credit quality and
maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when interest rates rise and increase when interest
rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
Bank Obligations including bonds and certificates of deposit may be vulnerable to setbacks or panics in the
banking industry. Banks and other financial institutions are greatly affected by interest rates and may be adversely
affected by downturns in the U.S. and foreign economies or changes in banking regulations.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes including the
construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most other types of bonds.
However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should compare the relative after-tax return
to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds
carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in general. Those risks include interest rate risk, reinvestment
risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption risk, credit risk, and liquidity and valuation risk.
Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can result in the complete
loss of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial hedge to the stock against which the call is
written, the hedge is limited to the amount of cash flow received when writing the option. When selling covered
calls, there is a risk the underlying position may be called away at a price lower than the current market price.
Exchange Traded Fund (“ETF”) prices may vary significantly from their net asset values due to market
conditions. Certain ETFs may not track underlying benchmarks as expected. ETFs are also subject to the
following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below its net asset value; (ii) the
ETF may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may
be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the
exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices)
halts stock trading generally. Tenon Financial has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds in which
clients invest.
Mutual Funds When a client invests in open-end mutual funds or ETFs, the client indirectly bears its
proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the client will incur
higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the client's overall portfolio may be affected by
losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying fund
(such as the use of derivatives).
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Neither Tenon Financial nor its management have been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
Neither Tenon Financial nor its management have been involved in any administrative enforcement proceedings.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
Neither Tenon Financial nor its management have been involved in any legal or disciplinary events with any self-
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regulatory organizations.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
No Tenon Financial employee is registered, or has an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a
registered representative of a broker-dealer.
No Tenon Financial employee is registered, or has an application pending to register, as a futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
Tenon Financial does not have any related parties. As a result, we do not have a relationship with any related
parties.
Tenon Financial only receives compensation directly from clients. We do not receive compensation from any
outside source. We do not have any conflicts of interest with any outside party.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
As a fiduciary, Tenon Financial and its associates have a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best
interests of each client. Our clients entrust us with their funds and personal information which, in turn, places a
high standard on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of Ethics and
represents the expected basis of all our dealings. Tenon Financial also adheres to the Code of Ethics and
Professional Responsibility adopted by the CFP® Board of Standards Inc. and accepts the obligation not only to
comply with the mandates and requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to take responsibility
to act in an ethical and professionally responsible manner in all professional services and activities.
Code of Ethics Description
This code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest and literal compliance with each of its specific
provisions will not shield associated persons from liability for personal trading or other conduct that violates a
fiduciary duty to advisory clients. A summary of the Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined below.
Integrity - Associated persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
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● Objectivity - Associated persons shall be objective in providing professional services to clients.
● Competence - Associated persons shall provide services to clients competently and maintain the necessary
knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which they are engaged.
● Fairness - Associated persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair and reasonable to
clients, principals, partners, and employers and shall disclose conflict(s) of interest in providing such
services.
● Confidentiality - Associated persons shall not disclose confidential client information without the specific
consent of the client unless in response to proper legal process, or as required by law.
● Professionalism - Associated persons' conduct in all matters shall reflect the credit of the profession.
● Diligence - Associated persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and we require all firm
access persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the Code of Ethics at least annually. Our firm
will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any client or prospective Client upon request.
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Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest
Neither our firm, its associates nor any related person is authorized to recommend to a client or effect a
transaction for a client, involving any security in which our firm or a related person has a material financial
interest such as in the capacity as an underwriter, adviser to the issuer, etc.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest
Our firm and its related persons may buy or sell securities similar to, or different from, those we recommend to
clients for their accounts. To reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest involving the firm or personal
trading, our policy may require that we restrict or prohibit associates’ transactions in specific reportable securities
transactions. Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must be approved by the firm principal in advance of the
transaction in an account, and we maintain the required personal securities transaction records per regulation.
Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Client’s Securities
From time to time, our firm or its related persons may buy or sell securities for themselves at or around the same
time as clients. We will not trade non-mutual fund or ETF securities 5 days prior to the same security for clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Specific custodian recommendations are made to the client based on their need for such services. We recommend
custodians based on the reputation and services provided by the firm.
1. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We currently do not receive soft dollar benefits.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
We do recommend a specific custodian for clients to use, however, clients may custody their assets at a custodian
of their choice. Clients may also direct us to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions. By allowing
clients to choose a specific custodian, we may be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of client
transaction and this may cost clients money over using a lower-cost custodian.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Charles Schwab)
We may recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a registered broker-dealer,
member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with
Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we instruct them
to. While we recommend that you use Schwab as custodian broker, you will decide whether to do so and will
open your account with Schwab by entering into an account agreement directly with them. We do not open the
account for you, although we may assist you in doing so. Even though your account is maintained at Schwab, we
can still use other brokers to execute trades for your account as described below (see “Your brokerage and
custody costs”)
How we select brokers/custodians We seek to recommend a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and
execute transactions on terms that are overall most advantageous when compared with other available providers
and their services. We consider a wide range of factors, including:
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fee for custody)
● Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a separate
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● Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
● Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests, bill
● payment, etc.)
● 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, margin interest rates, other fees,
● etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
● Reputation, financial strength, security and stability
● Prior service to us and our clients
● Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see “Products and services
available to us from Schwab”)
Your brokerage and custody costs For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not
charge you separately for custody services but is compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on
trades that it executes or that settle into your Schwab account. Certain trades (for example, many mutual funds
and ETFs) may not incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees.
Products and services available to us from Schwab Schwab Advisor ServicesTM is Schwab’s business serving
independent investment advisory firms like us. They provide our clients and us with access to their institutional
brokerage services (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, while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s
support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request them) and at no charge
to us. Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support services:
Services that benefit you 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 to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a significantly
higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit
you and your account.
Services that may not directly benefit you Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that
benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and
administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third
parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including
accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available software and
other technology that:
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts
● provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account statements)
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● provide pricing and other market data
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● assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Services that generally benefit only us Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and
further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
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● Educational conferences and events
● Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
● Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
We may combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory accounts we manage.
This practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”. We will then distribute a portion of the shares to
participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is typically
proportionate to the size of the account but it is not based on account performance or the amount or structure of
management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding particular circumstances and market conditions, when we
combine orders, each participating account pays an average price per share for all transactions and pays a
proportionate share of all transaction costs. Accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may
participate in block trading with client accounts; however, accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with
our firm will not be given preferential treatment.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Investment Adviser Representatives of Tenon Financial, will work with clients to obtain current information
regarding their assets and investment holdings and will review this information as part of our financial planning
services. Tenon Financial does not provide to clients specific reports other than access to reports provided by
third-party software we make available to clients. Such software includes, but is not limited to, financial
planning software.
Client accounts under Tenon Financial’s ongoing investment management service will be reviewed regularly on a
quarterly basis by an Investment Adviser Representative of Tenon Financial. The account is reviewed with
regards to the client’s investment policies and risk tolerance levels. Events that may trigger a special review
would be unusual performance, additions or deletions of client-imposed restrictions, excessive draw-down,
volatility in performance or buy and sell decisions from the firm or per client's needs.
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the broker(s) for each transaction in their accounts as well as
monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements from their custodian showing all activity in
the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and interest.
Tenon Financial will not provide written reports to investment advisory clients.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for advice rendered to our
clients. Nor do we, directly or indirectly, compensate any person who is not advisory personnel for client
referrals.
As disclosed under Item 12 above, Tenon Financial participates in Schwab’s institutional customer program and
Tenon Financial may recommend Schwab to clients for custody and brokerage services. There is no direct link
between Tenon Financial’s participation in the program and the investment advice it gives to its clients, although
Tenon Financial receives economic benefits through its participation in the program that are typically not available
to Schwab retail investors. 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
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services; access to a trading desk serving Tenon Financial 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 to certain
institutional money managers; and discounts on compliance, marketing, research, technology, and practice
management products or services provided to Tenon Financial by third party vendors. Schwab may also have paid
for business consulting and professional services received by Tenon Financial’s related persons. Some of the products
and services made available by Schwab through the program may benefit Tenon Financial but may not benefit its
client accounts. These products or services may assist Tenon Financial in managing and administering client
accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. Other services made available by Schwab are intended to
help Tenon Financial manage and further develop its business enterprise. The benefits received by Tenon Financial
or its personnel through participation in the program do not depend on the number of brokerage transactions directed
to Schwab. As part of its fiduciary duties to clients, Tenon Financial endeavors at all times to put the interests of its
clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by Tenon Financial or its related
persons in and of itself creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence the Tenon Financial’s
choice of Schwab for custody and brokerage services.
Item 15: Custody
Tenon Financial does not accept custody of client funds except in the instance of withdrawing client fees.
For client accounts in which Tenon Financial directly debits their advisory fee:
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The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the client showing all disbursements for the account,
including the amount of the advisory fee.
The client will provide written authorization to Tenon Financial, permitting Tenon Financial’s advisory
fees to be paid directly from their accounts held by the custodian.
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that
holds and maintains client's investment assets. We urge clients to carefully review such statements and compare
such official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we may provide to them. Our statements or
reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation
methodologies of certain securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those client accounts where we provide investment management services, we maintain discretion over client
accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the amount of securities to be bought and sold.
Investment discretion is explained to clients in detail when an advisory relationship has commenced. At the start
of the advisory relationship, the client will execute a limited power of attorney, which will grant our firm
discretion over the account. Additionally, the discretionary relationship will be outlined in the advisory contract
and signed by the client.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote client proxies.
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Item 18: Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide certain financial information or disclosures
about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual and
fiduciary commitments to clients, and we have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not have custody of client funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than $1200 in fees per
client six months in advance.
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