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Acts Financial Advisors, LLC
1390 Chain Bridge Rd #10147
McLean, VA 22101
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
(571) 749-5522
Last revised on March 28, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Acts Financial Advisors,
LLC, “AFA”. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at (571) 749-5522.
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.
Acts Financial Advisors, LLC is registered as an Investment Adviser with the SEC. Registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about AFA is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, which can
be found using the firm’s identification number, 325930.
Item 2: Material Changes
Acts Financial Advisors, LLC has the following material changes to report. Material changes relate to
Acts Financial Advisors, LLC’s policies, practices or conflicts of interests.
The firm updated Item 4 to add an additional service offering.
The firm updated Item 5 to update fee structures for its service offerings.
The firm updated Item 9 to clarify disciplinary action disclosures.
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices,
changes in regulations, and routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. Either this
complete Disclosure 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 Acts Financial Advisors, LLC.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC's Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm name or by our CRD
number 325930.
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us at (571) 749-5522.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Acts Financial Advisors, LLC became registered as an Investment Advisor with the State of Virginia and with
the SEC in 2023. Stephen Chang and Mark Eid are the principal owners of AFA. As of December 31 2024, AFA
has $79,169,643 discretionary assets under management and $35,673,191 non-discretionary assets under
management.
Types of Advisory Services
One-Time Financial Planning Services
We provide financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, risk management, cash flow, debt
management, work benefits, and estate planning.
Financial planning involves an evaluation of a Client's current and future financial state by using currently known
variables to predict future cash flows, asset values, and withdrawal plans. The key defining aspect of financial
planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions, information, and analysis will be considered
as they affect and are affected by the entire financial and life situation of the Client. Clients purchasing this
service will receive a written or an electronic report, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed
to achieve his or her stated financial goals and objectives. The adviser will meet with the Client to review the
financial plan and outline the corresponding action plan.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The Client and advisor will
work together to select specific areas to cover. These areas may include some or all of, but are not limited to, the
following:
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be
used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your 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.
● Financial Goals: We will help Clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will
identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how much time
you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an
employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are 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.
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a
part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which
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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 your situation. We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional
before initiating any tax planning strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for
accountants or attorneys who specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We
will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your approval.
● 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 you in establishing your own investment account 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 your likelihood
of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the primary objective.
For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make 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 you 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 your retirement years.
● Insurance Needs Analysis & Risk Management: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage
for life, health, disability, long-term care, liability, home, and automobile. A risk management review
includes an analysis of your exposure to major risks that could have a significant adverse impact on your
financial picture, such as 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 (retention of risk, sometimes called “self‐insuring”).
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your current
estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts, and other related
documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid future estate taxes by
implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts, as well as a
review of your asset protection strategies. We always recommend that you consult with a qualified
attorney when you initiate, update, or complete estate planning activities. We may provide you with
contact information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for
such purposes. From time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your
attorney with your approval or request.
● Education Planning: We review Clients' education goals and existing savings vehicles. We also help to
identify sources of education funding and assist with evaluating and establishing optimal methods of
saving for future education costs based on Clients' preferences.
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Investment Management Services
We manage individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides continuous advice to a Client 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 Services
We provide financial planning services on an ongoing basis. Clients purchasing this service will receive a written
or an electronic report during the first year of services, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed
to achieve his or her stated financial goals and objectives. The adviser will meet with the Client to review the
financial plan and outline the corresponding action plan. There will be a full review of this plan every 6-12
months to ensure its accuracy and ongoing appropriateness.
In addition to including the services provided in One-Time Financial Planning as described above, we also
provide the services described above in Investment Management.
Business Planning & Consulting Services
We provide consulting services for Clients who are considering starting a business, currently operate their own
business, or are planning for an exit by sale or succession from their current business. Under this type of
engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation, identify your objectives, and develop a plan
aimed at achieving your goals.
Real Estate Analysis Services
We provide real estate analysis services for Clients who currently own property, are considering purchasing a new
property, or are planning to sell their current property. Depending on the property, investment analysis could
encompass consultation about the development and management needs of real estate across classes and markets.
Under this type of engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation, identify your objectives, and
develop a plan aimed at achieving your goals.
Business Retirement Plan Management Services
We offer consulting services to pension and other employee benefit plans (including but not limited to 401(k),
403b, 457 plans, Cash Balance Pension Plans, and Defined Benefit Plans). Business Retirement Plan Management
may include, but is not limited to:
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identifying investment objectives and restrictions,
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• providing guidance on various assets classes and investment options ,
• monitoring performance of investment options and making recommendations for changes,
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recommending other service providers, such as custodians, administrators and broker-dealers, and
creating a written plan for business retirement plan management.
These services are based on the goals, objectives, demographics, time horizon, and/or risk tolerance of the plan
and its participants.
Educational Seminars/Workshops
We provide periodic educational seminars and workshops to the general public. Seminars are typically 1-2 hours
in length. The seminars are meant to be informational in nature and would cover various aspects of personal
finance, including but not limited to investing, tax optimization, retirement planning, and risk
management/insurance needs.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our Clients. However, specific Client financial plans and their
implementation are dependent upon the Client Investment Policy Statement which outlines each Client’s current
situation (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 the firm’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.
One-Time Financial Planning Fees
One-Time Financial Planning engagements can be offered at an hourly rate of $450 per hour. The total fee, which
may be negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract. A retainer commensurate
with the scope of the engagement will be collected at the beginning. Thereafter, monthly bills will be provided,
with the final balance due at completion.
One-Time Financial Planning engagements can also be offered on a project/fixed fee basis. The total fee, which
may be negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract and based on scope and
complexity. For project-based billing, half of the fee will be due at the beginning of the engagement and the
remaining amount will be due at the completion of the engagement.
Fees for this service may be paid by check or electronic funds transfer. This work will commence immediately
after the fee is paid and will be completed within 60 days of the date the Client provides his or her full financial
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information OR within the first 175 days of the date the fee is paid, whichever is earlier. Therefore, the upfront
portion of the fee will not be paid more than 6 months in advance. In the event of early termination by the Client,
any fees for work already performed will be due or, if applicable, any prepaid fees will be returned to the Client.
Ongoing Financial Planning Fees
Our standard annual advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management (which includes
assets held at our recommended custodian, assets held away, and assets under advisement) and is calculated as
follows:
Account Value
Annual Advisory Fee
$0 - $500,000
1.00%
$500,001 - $1,000,000
0.90%
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
0.80%
$2,000,001 - $5,000,000
0.70%
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000
0.65%
$10,000,001 - $20,000,000
0.60%
$20,000,001 - $50,000,000
0.55%
$50,000,001 and above
0.50%
New Ongoing Financial Planning clients are required to pay one-quarter of the minimum annual advisory
fee upfront for the first year only. The financial plan, which is included with these services, will be provided
within 60 days of the date the Client provides his or her full financial information OR within the first 175 days of
the date the fee is paid, whichever is earlier.
The annual advisory fees are negotiable, based on certain factors, e.g., personal relationships, net worth, income.
Annual advisory fees are pro-rated and paid in arrears on a monthly basis. The annual advisory fee is a tiered fee
and is calculated by assessing the percentage rates using the predefined levels of assets as shown in the above chart
and applying the fee to the account value as of the last day of the previous month. (In the event that the account
value cannot be ascertained as of the last day of the previous month, the value from the last day of the previous
quarter will be used instead.) The annual advisory fee is subject to a $10,800 minimum (and an $900 monthly
minimum) per client, which is inclusive of comprehensive financial planning and investment management fees.
Annual advisory fees will not exceed more than 1.00% of the client’s total AUM as a result. No increase in the
annual advisory fee shall be effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new agreement or amendment
to their current advisory agreement.
We calculate period-end account values after all dividends settle in the account. Therefore, the account value used
to calculate advisory fees may differ from that of the custodial account statement. Our billing invoice will indicate
the total account value used to calculate the advisory fee.
Advisory fees are directly debited from Client accounts when possible. Accounts initiated or terminated during a
month will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period. An account
may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears, no
refund will be needed upon termination of the account.
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Note: Our annual minimum fee of $10,800 (and monthly minimum fee of $900) may not be suitable for all
clients, and in certain cases, could result in what may appear to be unreasonable and excessive charges. In such
scenarios, we reserve the right to invoke our fiduciary duty, decline the engagement, and counsel those for whom
we are not a good fit that they should seek a lower cost alternative.
Investment Management Services
Our standard annual advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management (which includes
assets held at our recommended custodian, assets held away, and assets under advisement) and is calculated as
follows:
Account Value
Annual Advisory Fee
$0 - $500,000
1.00%
$500,001 - $1,000,000
0.90%
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
0.80%
$2,000,001 - $5,000,000
0.70%
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000
0.65%
$10,000,001 - $20,000,000
0.60%
$20,000,001 - $50,000,000
0.55%
$50,000,001 and above
0.50%
The annual investment management fees are negotiable, based on certain factors, e.g., personal relationships, net
worth, income. Annual investment management fees are pro-rated and paid in arrears on a monthly basis. The
annual investment management fee is a tiered fee and is calculated by assessing the percentage rates using the
predefined levels of assets as shown in the above chart and applying the fee to the account value as of the last day
of the previous month. (In the event that the account value cannot be ascertained as of the last day of the previous
month, the value from the last day of the previous quarter or applicable period will be used instead.) Annual
investment management fees will not exceed more than 1.00% of the client’s total AUM as a result. No increase in
the annual investment management fee shall be effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new
agreement or amendment to their current investment management agreement.
We calculate period-end account values after all dividends settle in the account. Therefore, the account value used
to calculate investment management fees may differ from that of the custodial account statement. Our billing
invoice will indicate the total account value used to calculate the advisory fee.
Investment management fees are directly debited from Client accounts when possible. Accounts initiated or
terminated during a month will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing
period. An account may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid
in arrears, no refund will be needed upon termination of the account.
Business Planning & Consulting Services
Business Planning & Consulting engagements can be offered at an hourly rate of $450 per hour. The total fee,
which may be negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract. A retainer
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commensurate with the scope of the engagement will be collected at the beginning. Thereafter, monthly bills will
be provided, with the final balance due at completion.
Business Planning & Consulting engagements can also be offered on a project/fixed fee basis. The total fee,
which may be negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract and based on scope
and complexity. For project-based billing, half of the fee will be due at the beginning of the engagement and the
remaining amount will be due at the completion of the engagement.
AFA will not bill an amount greater than $1,200.00 six months or more in advance. Fees for this service may be
paid by check or electronic funds transfer. This work will commence immediately after the fee is paid and will
be completed within 60-90 days of the date the Client provides his or her full financial information OR within the
first 175 days of the date the fee is paid, whichever is earlier. Therefore, the upfront portion of the fee will not be
paid more than 6 months in advance. In the event of early termination by the Client, any fees for work already
performed will be due or, if applicable, any prepaid fees will be returned to the Client.
Real Estate Analysis Services
Real Estate Analysis engagements can be offered at an hourly rate of $450 per hour. The total fee, which may be
negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract. A retainer commensurate with the
scope of the engagement will be collected at the beginning. Thereafter, monthly bills will be provided, with the
final balance due at completion.
Real Estate Analysis engagements can also be offered on a project/fixed fee basis. The total fee, which may be
negotiable in certain cases, will be estimated and outlined in the client contract and based on scope and
complexity. For project-based billing, half of the fee will be due at the beginning of the engagement and the
remaining amount will be due at the completion of the engagement.
AFA will not bill an amount greater than $1,200.00 six months or more in advance. Fees for this service may be
paid by check or electronic funds transfer. This work will commence immediately after the fee is paid and will
be completed within 60-90 days of the date the Client provides his or her full financial information OR within the
first 175 days of the date the fee is paid, whichever is earlier. Therefore, the upfront portion of the fee will not be
paid more than 6 months in advance. In the event of early termination by the Client, any fees for work already
performed will be due or, if applicable, any prepaid fees will be returned to the Client.
Business Retirement Plan Management Services
AFA will be compensated for Employee Benefit Plan services according to the value of plan assets not to exceed
0.75% of total plan assets. This does not include fees to other parties, such as Recordkeepers, Custodians, or Third
Party-Administrators. Fees for this service may be negotiable in certain cases and are typically deducted directly
from the plan assets by the Custodian on a quarterly basis in arrears. Business Retirement Plan Management
Services may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears,
no refund will be needed upon termination of the account.
Educational Seminar/Workshop Fees
Educational seminars and workshops are offered free of charge.
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Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses which 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, and 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 a fund's prospectus. 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, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for Client’s
transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
Stephen Chang and Mark Eid are licensed to accept compensation for the sale of investment products to AFA
clients. This may present a conflict of interest and can give the supervised person an incentive to recommend
products based on the compensation received rather than on the client’s needs. When recommending the sale of
securities or investment products for which the supervised persons receives compensation, AFA will document
the conflict of interest in the client file and inform the client of the conflict of interest. Clients always have the
right to decide whether to purchase AFA-recommended products and, if purchasing, have the right to purchase
those products through other brokers or agents that are not affiliated with AFA.
Commissions are not AFA’s primary source of compensation for advisory services. Advisory fees that are
charged to clients are not reduced to offset the commissions or markups on securities or investment products
recommended to clients.
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.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and other services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, charitable
organizations, corporations or other businesses, state or municipal government entities, and other investment
advisers.
We do not have a minimum account size requirement. Please see Item 5 for the minimum fee requirement.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies and Risk of Loss
Our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis.
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
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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 in an effort 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.
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
The underlying principles of MPT are:
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Investors are risk averse. The only acceptable risk is that which is adequately compensated by an
expected return. Risk and investment return are related and an increase in risk requires an increased
expected return.
● Markets are efficient. The same market information is available to all investors at the same time. The
market prices every security fairly based upon this equal availability of information.
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● The design of the portfolio as a whole is more important than the selection of any particular security. The
appropriate allocation of capital among asset classes will have far more influence on long-term portfolio
performance than the selection of individual securities.
Investing for the long term (preferably longer than ten years) becomes critical to investment success
because it allows the long-term characteristics of the asset classes to surface.
Increasing diversification of the portfolio with lower correlated asset class positions can decrease
portfolio risk. Correlation is the statistical term for the extent to which two asset classes move in tandem
or opposition to one another.
Passive Investment Management
We primarily practice passive investment management. Passive investing involves building portfolios that are
composed 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 your original investment which you
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: The Adviser’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
securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of your
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.
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
repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively,
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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.
Exchange Traded Funds prices may vary significantly from the Net Asset Value due to market conditions.
Certain Exchange Traded Funds 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 their 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. The Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds in which the
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).
Alternative Investments Investing in alternative investments and/or strategies will not be suitable for all
investors and involves special risks, such as risks associated with commodities, real estate, leverage, selling
securities short, the use of derivatives, potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes and potential
illiquidity. There are special risks associated with mutual funds that invest principally in real estate securities,
such as sensitivity to changes in real estate values and interest rates and price volatility because of the fund’s
concentration in the real estate industry.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
AFA and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
AFA and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
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AFA and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events that are material to a Client’s or
prospective Client’s evaluation of AFA or the integrity of its management.
Other Disciplinary Actions
The Adviser will disclose the existence of any public discipline or bankruptcy, and the location(s) of the
webpages of all relevant public websites of any governmental authority, self-regulatory organization, or
professional organization that sets forth the Adviser’s or its IARs’ public disciplinary history or any personal
bankruptcy or business bankruptcy where an IAR was a Control Person: There are no bankruptcies, whether
personal or business, to disclose. Medical license disciplinary actions, if any, can be found by searching
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Medicine/, https://www.mbp.state.md.us/, https://wvbom.wv.gov/,
https://www.ncmedboard.org/, https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-prof/medical,
https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/boards/statemedboard.html, and https://www.mbc.ca.gov/.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
No AFA employee is registered, or has an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a registered
representative of a broker-dealer.
No AFA employee is registered, or has an application pending to register, as a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
Mark Eid is a Real Estate Agent with INK Homes and Lifestyle.
Mark Eid and Stephen Chang are Owners/Co-Founders of Rich to Wealthy, LLC, a personal finance-related
social media and website-based education and entertainment company.
Mark Eid and Stephen Chang are licensed insurance agents. From time to time, they will offer clients advice or
products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and may involve a
conflict of interest, as commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment
adviser. AFA always acts in the best interest of the client, including the sale of commissionable products to
advisory clients. Clients always have the right to decide whether or not to utilize the services of any representative
of AFA in such individual’s outside capacities.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers
AFA does not recommend Outside Managers to manage client accounts.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or
Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm 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
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on our conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of Ethics and represents the expected
basis of all of our dealings. The firm also 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.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest
None among our firm, its associates, or any related person is authorized to recommend to a Client or to effect a
transaction for a Client that involves 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. In an effort 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 securities 5 days prior to the same security for Clients.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
Acts Financial Advisors, LLC does not have any affiliation with 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.
We recommend that a client use Adviser’s broker of choice, Charles Schwab & Company, Inc. (“Schwab”).
Should the client indicate that they would prefer not to use Schwab, then we reserve the right to either decide not
to provide investment advisory services for the client, to leverage held-away account access tools to provide
discretionary asset management services, or to provide non-discretionary asset management services. None of
these circumstances results in higher fees for clients. However, use of held-away account access tools or non-
discretionary advisement might lead to delays in trade execution.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Schwab)
AFA may participate in the Schwab Advisor Services (SAS) services program offered to independent investment
advisors by Schwab and is an unaffiliated SEC-registered broker dealers and FINRA/SIPC member broker
dealers. Each offer to independent advisors, services which include custody of securities, trade execution,
clearance and settlement transactions. Schwab is also FINRA member and member of SIPC.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Generally, we 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 your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Client accounts with the Investment Management Service will be reviewed regularly on a quarterly basis by the
portfolio manager. 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, addition 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.
For Ongoing Financial Planning clients, there will be a full review of this plan every 6-12 months to ensure the
plan’s accuracy and ongoing appropriateness.
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.
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.
Item 15: Custody
AFA does not accept custody of Client funds except in the instance of withdrawing Client fees.
For Client accounts in which AFA directly debits their advisory fee:
i. AFA will send a copy of its invoice to the custodian at the same time that it sends the Client a copy.
ii.
iii.
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 AFA, permitting them to be paid directly for 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 you to carefully review such statements and compare such
official custodial records to the account statements or reports that we may provide to you. Our statements or reports
may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies
of certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those Client accounts where we provide Investment Management services, we typically 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. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of
securities, or industry sectors.
For some Client accounts where we provide Investment Management services, we may provide advice in a non-
discretionary fashion. In this case, before we can buy or sell securities on the Client’s behalf, we will obtain
explicit approval prior to the execution of any transactions for Client’s account(s). The Client has an unrestricted
right to decline to implement any advice provided by our firm on a non-discretionary basis. If the Client chooses
to limit our trading authority, we are not responsible for any losses which may occur because of a communication
delay by Client, AFA, or the Custodian. In some cases, Client may engage us to provide periodic advice on assets
held in a brokerage account held with a custodian other than Schwab. In these cases, we may provide portfolio
advice, research, analysis or recommendations that we will communicate to Client for action implemented by
Client at his or her own discretion.
The type of relationship, discretionary or non-discretionary, will be outlined in the advisory contract and signed
by the Client.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies, and (2)
acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client shall instruct the Client’s
qualified custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the
Client’s investment assets. If the Client would like our opinion on a particular proxy vote, they may contact us at
the number listed on the cover of this brochure.
In most cases, Client will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the event we
were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to Client by mail,
unless Client has authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we would forward to Client
by electronic mail any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with 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.
AFA neither requires nor solicits prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in advance
and therefore does not need to include a balance sheet with this brochure.
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Acts Financial Advisors, LLC
1390 Chain Bridge Rd #10147
McLean, Virginia, 22101
(571) 749-5522
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
For
Mark Eid Individual CRD# 7717662
Owner, Co-CEO, and Chief Compliance Officer
This brochure supplement provides information about Mark Eid that supplements the Acts Financial Advisors, LLC
(“AFA”) brochure. A copy of that brochure precedes this supplement. Please contact Mark Eid if the AFA brochure
is not included with this supplement or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mark Eid is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which can
be found using the identification number 7717662.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business
Experience
Mark Eid
Born: 1980
Educational Background
• 05/2006 – Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• 05/2010 – Master of Business Administration, Temple Fox School of Business
Business Experience
• 03/2023 – Present, Acts Financial Advisors, LLC, Owner & CCO
• 01/2020 – Present, Qualderm Partners, Managing Clinical Director of VA
• 02/2012 – 12/2019, VA Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Owner & Founder
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
No management person at Acts Financial Advisors, LLC has ever been involved in an arbitration claim of any
kind or been found liable in a civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative proceeding.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Mark Eid also works as a Mohs micrographic surgeon at Qualderm Partners. He spends approximately 2 days per
week performing clinical duties.
Mark Eid is a Real Estate Agent with INK Homes and Lifestyle. Mr. Eid spends 0 hours per month during trading
hours, and 5 hours per month outside trading hours on this activity.
Mark Eid is Owner/Co-Founder of Rich to Wealthy, LLC, a personal finance-related social media and website-
based education and entertainment company. Mr. Eid spends 10 hours per month during trading hours, and 10
hours per month outside trading hours on this activity.
Mark Eid is a licensed insurance agent. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from those
activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and may involve a conflict of interest, as
commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. AFA always
acts in the best interest of the client, including the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients. Clients
always have the right to decide whether or not to utilize the services of any representative of AFA in such
individual’s outside capacities. Mr. Eid spends 5 hours per month during trading hours, and 5 hours per month
outside trading hours on this activity.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Mark Eid does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or organization, in exchange for
providing Clients advisory services through AFA.
Item 6: Supervision
Mark Eid, as Chief Compliance Officer of AFA, is responsible for supervision. He may be contacted at the phone
number on this brochure supplement.
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Acts Financial Advisors, LLC
1390 Chain Bridge Rd #10147
McLean, Virginia, 22101
(571) 749-5522
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
For
Stephen Chang Individual CRD# 7717661
Owner, Co-CEO
This brochure supplement provides information about Stephen Chang that supplements the Acts Financial Advisors,
LLC (“AFA”) brochure. A copy of that brochure precedes this supplement. Please contact Stephen Chang if the
AFA brochure is not included with this supplement or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about Stephen Chang is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov which
can be found using the identification number 7717661.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business
Experience
Stephen Chang
Born: 1980
Educational Background
• 06/2002 – Bachelor of Arts, Harvard
• 06/2006 – Doctor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
• 05/2014 – Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania
Business Experience
• 03/2023 – Present, Acts Financial Advisors, LLC, Owner
• 09/2021 – 03/2023, McKinsey, Expert
• 10/2020 – 03/2021, Virginia Dermatology, COO, Senior Advisor
• 07/2013 – 03/2022, Capital College, President
• 07/2013 – 08/2020, United Medical Laboratories, President
• 07/2012 – 06/2013, Radiology Associates of Ridgewood, Radiologist
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
No management person at Acts Financial Advisors, LLC has ever been involved in an arbitration claim of any
kind or been found liable in a civil, self-regulatory organization, or administrative proceeding.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Stephen Chang is Owner/Co-Founder of Rich to Wealthy, LLC, a personal finance-related social media and
website-based education and entertainment company. Mr. Chang spends 10 hours per month during trading hours,
and 10 hours per month outside trading hours on this activity.
Stephen Chang is a licensed insurance agent. From time to time, he will offer clients advice or products from
those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission and may involve a conflict of
interest, as commissionable products can conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser.
AFA always acts in the best interest of the client, including the sale of commissionable products to advisory
clients. Clients always have the right to decide whether or not to utilize the services of any representative of AFA
in such individual’s outside capacities. Mr. Chang spends 5 hours per month during trading hours, and 5 hours per
month outside trading hours on this activity.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Stephen Chang does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or organization, in exchange for
providing Clients advisory services through AFA.
Item 6: Supervision
Mark Eid, as Chief Compliance Officer of AFA, is responsible for supervision. He may be contacted at the phone
number on this brochure supplement.
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