Overview
Assets Under Management: $161 million
High-Net-Worth Clients: 7
Average Client Assets: $16 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 7
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 70.99
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $16 million
Total Client Accounts: 25
Discretionary Accounts: 25
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 110741
Last Filing Date: 2024-03-27 00:00:00
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: FINANCIAL HORIZONS, INC. ADV PART 2 2025 NARRATIVE BROCHURE (2025-03-27)
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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
FINANCIAL HORIZONS, INC.
4415 Forman Avenue
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818 505-9313
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Financial Horizons, Inc. If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us at: 818 505-9313. 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.
Additional information about Financial Horizons, Inc. is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
March 15, 2025
Financial Horizons, Inc.
Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes since the Last Update
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a final rule in July
2010 requiring advisers to provide a Firm Brochure in narrative “plain English”
format. The new final rule specifies mandatory sections and organization.
Full Brochure Available
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Brochure, please contact us at: 818 505-9313.
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Table of Contents
Material Changes. ........................................................................................................... i
Annual Update ............................................................................................................. i
Material Changes since the Last Update ...................................................................... i
Full Brochure Available ................................................................................................ i
Advisory Business ........................................................................................................ 1
Firm Description ......................................................................................................... 1
Principal Owners ........................................................................................................ 1
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................ 1
Tailored Relationships ................................................................................................ 1
Types of Agreements ................................................................................................. 2
Financial Planning Agreement .................................................................................... 2
Advisory Service Agreement ...................................................................................... 2
Retainer Agreement ................................................................................................... 3
Investment Management Agreement ......................................................................... 3
Tax Preparation Agreement ....................................................................................... 3
Hourly Planning Engagements ................................................................................... 3
Asset Management .................................................................................................... 3
Termination of Agreement .......................................................................................... 3
Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................... 4
Description ................................................................................................................. 4
Fee Billing .................................................................................................................. 4
Other Fees ................................................................................................................. 4
Expense Ratios .......................................................................................................... 4
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement .................................................... 4
Performance-Based Fees .............................................................................................. 5
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................ 5
Types of Clients ............................................................................................................. 5
Description ................................................................................................................. 5
Account Minimums ..................................................................................................... 5
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................. 5
Methods of Analysis ................................................................................................... 5
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Investment Strategies ................................................................................................ 6
Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................ 6
Disciplinary Information................................................................................................ 7
Legal and Disciplinary ................................................................................................ 7
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................... 7
Financial Industry Activities ........................................................................................ 7
Affiliations ................................................................................................................... 7
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ........................................................................................................................... 7
Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................ 7
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions ........................................................... 7
Personal Trading ........................................................................................................ 8
Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 8
Selecting Brokerage Firms ......................................................................................... 8
Best Execution ........................................................................................................... 8
Soft Dollars ................................................................................................................ 8
Order Aggregation ...................................................................................................... 8
Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................... 8
Periodic Reviews ........................................................................................................ 8
Review Triggers ......................................................................................................... 9
Regular Reports ......................................................................................................... 9
Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................... 9
Incoming Referrals ..................................................................................................... 9
Referrals Out .............................................................................................................. 9
Other Compensation .................................................................................................. 9
Custody .......................................................................................................................... 9
SEC “Custody” ........................................................................................................... 9
Account Statements ................................................................................................... 9
Performance Reports ................................................................................................. 9
Net Worth Statements ................................................................................................ 9
Investment Discretion ................................................................................................. 10
Discretionary Authority for Trading ........................................................................... 10
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Limited Power of Attorney ........................................................................................ 10
Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................. 10
Proxy Votes .............................................................................................................. 10
Financial Information .................................................................................................. 10
Financial Condition ................................................................................................... 10
Business Continuity Plan ........................................................................................... 11
General .................................................................................................................... 11
Disasters .................................................................................................................. 11
Alternate Offices ....................................................................................................... 11
Loss of Key Personnel ............................................................................................. 11
Information Security Program .................................................................................... 11
Information Security ................................................................................................. 11
Privacy Notice .......................................................................................................... 11
Education and Business Standards .......................................................................... 13
Professional Certifications ........................................................................................ 13
EMPLOYEE 1, James T. Adams CERTIFICATIONS ............................................... 14
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Financial Horizons, Inc.
Advisory Business
Firm Description
Financial Horizons, Inc. was founded in 1971.
Financial Horizons, Inc. provides investment management to individuals,
trusts and pension and profit sharing plans. Advice is provided through
consultation with the client and may include: determination of financial
objectives, investment management and retirement planning.
Financial Horizons, Inc. is strictly a fee-only investment management firm.
The firm does not receive commissions for purchasing or selling stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, or other commissioned products. The firm is not
affiliated with entities that sell financial products or securities. No
commissions in any form are accepted. No finder’s fees are accepted.
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not act as a custodian of client assets. The
client always maintains asset control. Financial Horizons, Inc. places trades
for clients under a limited power of attorney.
Periodic reviews are also communicated to provide reminders of the specific
courses of action that need to be taken. More frequent reviews occur but are
not necessarily communicated to the client unless immediate changes are
recommended.
Principal Owners
James T. Adams is 100%
Types of Advisory Services
Financial Horizons, Inc. provides investment supervisory services, also known
as asset management services; manages investment advisory accounts not
involving investment supervisory services.
As of December 31, 2024, Financial Horizons, Inc. manages approximately
$163,743,502 in assets for approximately 17 clients. Approximately
$163,743,502 is managed on a discretionary basis, and $ 0 is managed on a
non-discretionary basis.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client
relationship management system. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities.
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Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Financial Planning Agreement
Not Applicable
Advisory Service Agreement
Clients choose to have Financial Horizons, Inc. manage their assets in order
to obtain ongoing in-depth advice. Realistic and measurable goals are set
and objectives to reach those goals are defined. As goals and objectives
change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an ongoing
basis.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to
the client in writing prior to the start of the relationship. An Advisory Service
Agreement includes: cash flow management; investment management
(including performance reporting); retirement planning; as well as the
implementation of recommendations within each area.
The annual Advisory Service Agreement fee is based on a percentage of
the investable assets according to the following schedule:
2.00% on $200,000
1.50% on $500,000
1.25% on $750,000
1.00% on $1,000,000
.75% on $2,000,000 and above
Current client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than
the fee schedule above.
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the
client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be
billed on a pro rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed. The
portfolio value at the completion of the prior full billing period is used as the
basis for the fee computation, adjusted for the number of days during the
billing quarter prior to termination.
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Retainer Agreement
Not Applicable
Investment Management Agreement
Not Applicable
Tax Preparation Agreement
Not Applicable
Hourly Planning Engagements
Not Applicable
Asset Management
Assets are invested primarily in stocks and bonds. Assets may also be
invested in no-load or low-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Fund companies charge each fund shareholder an investment management
fee that is disclosed in the fund prospectus. Discount brokerages may charge
a transaction fee for the purchase of some funds.
Stocks and bonds are purchased or sold through a brokerage account. The
brokerage firm may charge a fee for stock and bond trades. Financial
Horizons, Inc. does not receive any compensation, in any form, from fund
companies.
Investments may include: equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt
securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, and
mutual funds shares), and U. S. government securities.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through Financial Horizons, Inc.
Termination of Agreement
A Client may terminate the aforementioned agreement at any time by
notifying Financial Horizons, Inc. in writing. If the client made an advance
payment, Financial Horizons, Inc. will refund any unearned portion of the
advance payment.
Financial Horizons, Inc. may terminate the agreement at any time by notifying
the client in writing. If the client made an advance payment, Financial
Horizons, Inc. will refund any unearned portion of the advance payment.
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Fees and Compensation
Description
Financial Horizons, Inc. bases its fees on a percentage of assets under
management.
Fees may be negotiable.
Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed semi-annually at the end of the
billing period. Payment in full is expected upon invoice presentation. Fees
may be deducted from a designated client account to facilitate billing. The
client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their investment account.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are
usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a security.
Financial Horizons, Inc. may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser
investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical
relationship, type of assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated
future additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed, related
accounts, account composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Expense Ratios
Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as
investment managers. The management fee is called an expense ratio. For
example, an expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company
charges 0.5% for their services. These fees are in addition to the fees paid
by you to Financial Horizons, Inc.
Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications
are after their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement
Financial Horizons, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue work on any
account that is more than 120 days overdue. Any unused portion of fees
collected in advance will be refunded within 30 days.
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Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not use a performance-based fee structure.
Types of Clients
Description
Financial Horizons, Inc. generally provides investment advice to individuals,
pension and profit sharing plans, and trusts.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
The minimum account size is $200,000 of assets under management, which
equates to an annual fee of $4,000.
When an account falls below $200,000 in value, the minimum annual fee of
$4,000 may be charged.
Financial Horizons, Inc. has the discretion to waive the account minimum.
Accounts of less than $200,000 may be set up when the client and the
advisor anticipate the client will add additional funds to the accounts bringing
the total to $200,000 within a reasonable time.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include fundamental analysis, technical
analysis, and cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and other
publications, inspections of corporate activities, research materials
prepared by others, corporate rating services, timing services, annual
reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, and company press releases.
Other sources of information that Financial Horizons, Inc. may use include
Morningstar Principia mutual fund information, Morningstar Principia stock
information, Charles Schwab & Company's "SchwabLink" service, Advisor
Intelligence, and the World Wide Web.
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Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is long term
investment in individual stocks by implementing strategic asset allocation
utilizing a core and satellite approach. This means that we use passively-
managed index and exchange-traded funds as the core investments, and
then add actively-managed funds where there are greater opportunities to
make a difference. Portfolios are globally diversified to control the risk
associated with traditional markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives
stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these
objectives at any time.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors
face the following investment risks:
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Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
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a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present investment clients.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
Not Applicable
Affiliations
Not Applicable
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Financial Horizons, Inc. have committed to a Code of
Ethics that is available for review by clients and prospective clients upon
request. The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or
prospective client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Financial Horizons, Inc. and its employees may buy or sell securities that are
also held by clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of
client trades. Employees comply with the provisions of the Financial
Horizons, Inc. compliance policies.
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Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of Financial Horizons, Inc. is James T. Adams.
He reviews all employee trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews
ensure that the personal trading of employees does not affect the markets,
and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment. Since most
employee trades are small mutual fund trades or exchange-traded fund
trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not have any affiliation with product sales firms.
Specific custodian recommendations are made to Clients based on their need
for such services. Financial Horizons, Inc. may recommend custodians
based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the
best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates.
Financial Horizons, Inc. recommends discount brokerage firms and trust
companies (qualified custodians), such as Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not receive fees or commissions from any of
these arrangements.
Best Execution
Financial Horizons, Inc. reviews the execution of trades at each custodian
each quarter. Trading fees charged by the custodians is also reviewed on a
quarterly basis. Financial Horizons, Inc. does not receive any portion of the
trading fees.
Soft Dollars
Not Applicable
Order Aggregation
Not Applicable
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed quarterly by advisors James T. Adams,
President. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market
conditions dictate.
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Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Regular Reports
Clients receive periodic communications on at least a bi-annual basis.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
Financial Horizons, Inc. has been fortunate to receive client referrals over the
years. The referrals came from current clients, estate planning attorneys,
accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar
sources. The firm does not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
Referrals Out
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not accept referral fees or any form of
remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to
them.
Other Compensation
Not Applicable
Custody
SEC “Custody”
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not have custody of accounts.
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians
provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record
monthly.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the performance report statements provided by Financial
Horizons, Inc.
Net Worth Statements
Not applicable
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Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Financial Horizons, Inc. accepts discretionary authority to manage securities
accounts on behalf of clients. Financial Horizons, Inc. has the authority to
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be
bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
However, Financial Horizons, Inc. consults with the client prior to each trade
to obtain concurrence if a blanket trading authorization has not been given.
The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid
to the custodian. Financial Horizons, Inc. does not receive any portion of the
transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain
trades.
Limited Power of Attorney
A limited power of attorney is a trading authorization for this purpose. You
sign a limited power of attorney so that we may execute the trades that you
have approved.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are
expected to vote their own proxies.
.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
Financial Horizons, Inc. does not have any financial impairment that will
preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Financial Horizons,
Inc. does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and does not
require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or
more in advance.
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Business Continuity Plan
General
Financial Horizons, Inc. has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides
detailed steps to mitigate and recover from the loss of office space,
communications, services or key people.
Disasters
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snow storms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters
such as loss of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat,
nuclear emergency, chemical event, biological event, T-1 communications
line outage, Internet outage, railway accident and aircraft accident.
Electronic files are backed up regularly and archived offsite.
Alternate Offices
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the
main office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five
days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Loss of Key Personnel
Financial Horizons, Inc. has not signed a Business Continuation Agreement
with another financial advisory firm to support Financial Horizons, Inc. in the
event of James T. Adams’s serious disability or death.
Information Security Program
Information Security
Financial Horizons, Inc. maintains an information security program to reduce
the risk that your personal and confidential information may be breached.
Privacy Notice
Financial Horizons, Inc. is committed to maintaining the confidentiality,
integrity and security of the personal information that is entrusted to us.
We do not provide your personal information to mailing list vendors or
solicitors. We require strict confidentiality in our agreements with unaffiliated
third parties that require access to your personal information, including
financial service companies, consultants, and auditors. Federal and state
securities regulators may review our Company records and your personal
records as permitted by law.
Personally identifiable information about you will be maintained while you are
a client, and for the required period thereafter that records are required to be
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maintained by federal and state securities laws. After that time, information
may be destroyed.
We will notify you in advance if our privacy policy is expected to change. We
are required by law to deliver this Privacy Notice to you annually, in writing.
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Education and Business Standards
Financial Horizons, Inc. requires that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's
degree and further coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial planning
and tax planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an MBA, a
CFP®, a CFA, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors must
have work experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning
and investment management.
Professional Certifications
Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): Chartered Financial Analysts are
licensed by the CFA Institute to use the CFA mark. CFA certification
requirements:
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have
equivalent education or work experience.
• Successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA Program.
• Have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the
investment decision-making process.
• Fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are
upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor
statements as part of each application; these are submitted online by
your sponsors.
• Agree to adhere to and sign the Member's Agreement, a Professional
Conduct Statement, and any additional documentation requested by
CFA Institute.
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EMPLOYEE 1, James T. Adams CERTIFICATIONS
Educational Background:
Institutions: B.S. University of Southern California
• Date of birth: 1/28/1937
•
• C.F.A. 1980
Business Experience:
• Portfolio Manager 1975 to 2025
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: None
Additional Compensation: None
Supervision:
James T. Adams is supervised by James T. Adams.
SUPERVISOR’S contact information: 818 505-9313
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