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CORRIGAN FINANCIAL, INC.
747 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-9313
www.corriganfinancialinc.com
Investment Advisory and Wealth Management Services
Disclosure Document
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information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Registration
with the Securities and Exchange Commission does not imply a certain level of skill or
training.
Additional information about Corrigan Financial, Inc. is available also on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
January 1, 2025
Statement of Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this document since the prior issue date
of January 1, 2025.
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Table of Contents
Cover Page and Statement of Material Changes
1
Table of Contents
2
I
Advisory Business
3
II
Fees and Compensation
4
III
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
5
IV Types of Clients
5
V Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
6
VI
Disciplinary Information
8
VII
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
8
9
VIII Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
IX Brokerage Practices
10
X Review of Accounts
11
XI
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
11
XII
Custody
11
XIII
Investment Discretion
12
XIV Voting Client Securities
12
XV Financial Information
12
XVI
Summary
12
XVII
Brochure Supplement
15
The Corrigan Financial Team
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Additional Information on Professional Designations
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I. Advisory Business
A. Background Information
Corrigan Financial, Inc. (CFI) was incorporated in the State of Rhode Island in
November 1989. The company previously operated under the name of Corrigan
Financial Associates, Ltd. From September 1, 1997 through September 30, 2005, the
company was owned by BankNewport, a community bank serving Rhode Island’s
Newport and Bristol counties. Effective October 1, 2005, the Company was acquired
by a group of its employees. Daniel G. Corrigan, who founded the Company in 1989,
heads up this group.
B. Advisory Services
CFI provides comprehensive wealth management services. These services are
customized to each client’s unique goals and objectives and include the following
major functional areas:
Personal Financial Planning
Investment Management
Tax Planning and Preparation
Estate Planning
In formulating and executing strategies, we will often coordinate the services of other
specialists.
We are compensated for these services on a fee-only basis. CFI does not earn
commissions (or participate in any other compensation arrangements) from the sale of
investment or insurance related products.
C. Client Specific Situations
CFI tailors its advisory services to the individual needs of its clients. We believe the
creation of a financial planning framework and the adherence to investment policy are
the foundations for successful wealth management:
Creating a Financial Planning Framework:
1. We believe everyone needs a financial plan.
2. We believe all financial decisions should be made within the context of a
long-term planning framework.
3. We believe the financial planning framework should be updated on at least
an annual basis.
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Adhering to Investment Policy:
1. We believe diversification reduces risk and enhances return.
2. We believe market-timing strategies do not work.
3. We believe accountability is a function of strict benchmarking.
Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
CFI does not participate in wrap fee programs.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, CFI had approximately $1,149 million in client assets
under management. Substantially all accounts are managed on a discretionary basis.
II. Fees and Compensation
A. Compensation and Fee Schedule
CFI is compensated by fees only. (We do not receive any compensation from
commissions or other transaction charges.) For the management of investment
portfolios, our fees are based on the assets under management. These fees are
invoiced quarterly in arrears according to the following schedule:
Annual % Account Balances
Annual % Account Balances
.40
.30
.25
.20
$2,000,001 - $4,000,000
$4,000,001 - $25,000,000
$25,000,001 - $75,000,000
$75,000,001+
1.50
1.25
1.00
0.75
0.50
$0 - $200,000
$200,001 - $400,000
$400,001 - $600,000
$600,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,001 - $2,000,000
The following is an example of an annual fee calculation
for assets under management of $2,000,000:
Annual Fee %
1.50
1.25
1.00
.75
.50
Asset Tier
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 400,000
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
Fee _
$ 3,000
$ 2,500
$ 2,000
$ 3,000
$ 5,000
$15,500
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For certain institutional clients, fees may be charged at a flat annual rate of 0.50% of
total assets under management. A portion of fees may be waived for certain qualified
non-profit organizations.
Investment management fees are not negotiable.
Generally, we will quote a maximum total fee for personal financial planning
engagements. Other one-time consulting services may be billed at an hourly rate of
$150 to $250.
B. Method of Payment
Fees are generally deducted directly from clients’ accounts on a quarterly basis.
Clients may also elect to be invoiced for fees incurred.
C. Other Types of Fees
Mutual funds charge their own separate and distinct fees. Clients may also incur
brokerage and other transaction costs that are charged by the custodian. Please refer
to section IX Brokerage Practices.
D. Advance Billings
CFI clients do not pay fees in advance.
E. Compensation for the Sale of Securities
CFI does not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment
products.
III. Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Performance-based fees are fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client. CFI does not charge or accept performance-based
fees or use any method of fee calculation other than as described in section II.
IV. Types of Clients
CFI works with approximately 1,100 clients, including individuals, trusts, corporations,
and pension plans. While our individual clients come from all walks of life, they share
many of the same challenges and concerns.
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People come to us when they need to resolve significant financial issues. Such concerns
may relate to retirement, college funding, income taxes or estate planning. Often, their
circumstances are driven by concerns about their current investment portfolios.
Generally, our clients’ concerns are multi-variable and include both personal and
financial goals. These goals need to be sorted out and prioritized.
CFI does not require a minimum asset balance to open or maintain an advisory account.
V. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Many investment professionals focus their attention on the evaluation and selection of
specific issues (stocks and bonds) rather than on the portfolio as a whole. It is a
common misconception that skilled professionals, with their financial resources and
information gathering abilities, should be able to consistently “beat the market”. It is
assumed that this can be done with sophisticated securities analysis and selection and
by “timing” moves into and out of the markets. This assumption is based on the
premise that markets are inherently inefficient, thereby allowing investors with
superior skills to outperform benchmarks of market performance.
Most academic and industry research, however, supports the concept that markets are
efficient. (The nature of efficient markets is such that all participants have the same
overall information on the markets in general ... and specific issues in particular.)
Ironically, the sophistication of money managers (and their virtually instantaneous
access to information) creates greater efficiency in the marketplace, thereby making
above-average returns extremely difficult to achieve.
Asset allocation is the process of selecting a mix of asset classes - and the efficient
allocation of capital to those assets - by matching expected rates of returns to a
specified tolerance for risk. (Risk tolerance is essentially the percentage of an
investment portfolio that an investor is willing to risk in order to achieve a specific
rate of return.) It is no longer a one-dimensional process of selecting the right stock,
bond, or property to place in a portfolio.
Portfolio diversification is not so much a function of the number of stocks and bonds
involved, as it is of the relationships of each asset to each other asset and their relative
proportion within the portfolio. Therefore, investors should search for those assets
that tend to move independently of one another - or possibly go up in value as the
values of other assets decline. By using asset allocation methodologies, investors
should achieve higher returns with less risk.
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At CFI, we are focused on portfolio design … or the overall composition of the
investment portfolio. Specific investment strategies are based on our clients’ unique
financial circumstances and explicit risk/reward objectives.
B. Investment Strategies and Related Risks
The stock and bond markets are composed of numerous styles and sectors. To access
the return potential of the financial markets and reduce risk, a portfolio must be
diversified within each asset class. Therefore, there should be carefully designed
strategies for the domestic equity market, the international equity market, and the
fixed income market.
Historically, growth and value equity styles move in and out of favor in different
markets and in a random fashion. At times, growth stocks outperform value. In other
periods, value stocks outperform growth. Similarly, small cap and large cap company
securities are also popular at varied times. Just as with other financial projections, no
one has developed a way to accurately predict how a particular style will perform in
any given time.
A properly structured portfolio will provide exposure to all types of equities, through
“style diversification”. Combining each of these investment styles will enable the
portfolio to benefit from the unique characteristics of the different types of equities,
while minimizing the risk of the overall portfolio.
Generally, investors look to balance the risks associated with inflation and volatility.
An investor’s time horizon will usually determine which risk (inflation or volatility)
is of greater importance.
Inflation risk is of greater concern to investors with longer time horizons.
As such, they will tend to have a higher allocation to stock investments in
order to maintain and grow their purchasing power.
Volatility risk is of greater concern to investors with shorter term horizons.
As such, they will tend to have a higher allocation to bond investments and
cash reserves in order to gain more portfolio stability.
C. Security Types and Related Risks
Mutual funds are an excellent vehicle for efficiently investing within our
predetermined asset allocations. CFI has access to the universe of mutual funds and
exchange traded funds through our various custodial/brokerage relationships.
More and more, institutional investors are utilizing index funds to implement their
asset allocation strategies. Since studies have shown that “active” money managers
have historically added minimal value to a portfolio’s return, index funds are a lower
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cost method of getting “passive” access to a certain asset class. Whenever
appropriate, based on a client’s specific circumstances, CFI will make use of passive
strategies (such as index mutual funds and exchange traded funds) within our
portfolios.
When using actively managed funds, individual fund selection is made using
analytical screens that weigh many factors, including (but not limited to) historical
performance, adherence to stated investment objective, management status and
tenure, portfolio size and internal fund expenses.
For some clients, we will consider using separately managed accounts. Separately
managed accounts utilize individual securities (i.e., stocks and bonds) and are
managed by specialist money managers. Managed accounts may be appropriate for
certain high net worth clients where the emphasis is on tax efficiency. The managers
of these accounts are subject to the same due diligence standards applied to our
mutual fund selections.
Mutual funds and separately managed accounts carry internal expenses that are in
addition to any fees paid to CFI. These costs are clearly explained to the client before
any investments are made.
All money managers, active as well as passive, should be held accountable to a
predetermined benchmark for performance.
Stock and bond markets are inherently volatile. Investing in securities involves risk
of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
VI. Disciplinary Information
CFI and its employees have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events related
to past or present activities.
VII. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
CFI does not participate in any other financial industry activities or affiliations.
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VIII. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics
As an advisor and a fiduciary to our clients, we recognize that our clients’ interests
must always be placed first and foremost.
Our code of ethics applies to all members of CFI.
Compliance with federal securities laws is required of all members of CFI.
Confidentiality is to be maintained in all client services. Further, all client non-
public information is to be safeguarded and is subject to CFI’s privacy policies
and procedures.
Each employee of CFI must identify any personal investment accounts, request
prior approval for certain transactions and report all reportable transactions and
investment activity.
Employees will not accept favors or gifts of a personal nature or of value above a
de minimus amount from clients, potential clients, vendors or service providers.
Certain employees of CFI are members of and have received certifications from
professional organizations including the Certified Financial Planner Board (CFP) and
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). We, therefore,
further establish that members of CFI will uphold and adhere to the technical and
ethical standards and principles defined in the following documents:
CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct
AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and the AICPA’s Statement on Standards
in Financial Planning Services
Upon request, we will provide a copy of our code of ethics to any client or
prospective client.
B. Material Interest in Certain Securities
CFI does not recommend to clients, or buy or sell for client accounts, securities in
which we have a material financial interest.
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C. Trading Conflicts of Interest
Each employee of CFI must identify any personal investment accounts, request prior
approval for certain transactions and report all reportable transactions and investment
activity. Because CFI utilizes mutual funds and exchange traded funds to execute its
investment strategies, conflicts of interest associated with personal trading activities
do not inherently exist.
IX. Brokerage Practices
A. Factors in Selecting a Custodian (Broker-Dealer)
CFI is an independent advisory firm with no exclusive custodial or brokerage
agreements. We currently use Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and Fidelity Investments
(National Financial Services LLC) as our primary custodians. CFI also has custodial
relationships with The Vanguard Group, TIAA-CREF, TD Ameritrade, and American
Funds.
Custodians are selected based on industry standing, access to product, and execution
capabilities. Brokerage fees are generally comparable among these custodians and
competitive to the overall industry. Often, a client’s personal circumstances or
preferences will dictate or influence the selection of custodians.
1. Research and Other Soft Dollars
Other than trade execution, CFI does not receive any special products or
services from its custodians.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
CFI does not receive client referrals from any broker-dealer or third party.
3. Directed Brokerage
All client transactions are executed by their account custodians.
B. Aggregation of Trades
CFI does not aggregate the purchase or sale of securities for various client accounts.
Overall investment strategies are based on models, and execution of these strategies is
tailored to the specific circumstances of each client. Therefore, all trading occurs at the
individual account level.
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X. Review of Accounts
Clients are encouraged to meet with a CFI financial planner and/or investment advisor at
least annually for a review of their investment portfolio. We can meet in our office or at
another designated site. In addition, we often hold meetings with clients using our
electronic video and audio systems.
Client investment portfolios are reviewed by CFI’s investment team on a quarterly basis,
as well as each time there is a significant cash transaction, and the securities within the
investment portfolios are regularly monitored. An integrated web-based platform
provides comprehensive daily portfolio information including performance analysis,
account rebalancing, and report presentation. Our reporting system can generate various
analytics and rate of return calculations for any period desired and for comparison to
industry indices. In addition, our clients have easy on-line access to a secure customized
portal where they can view daily portfolio reports. CFI will supply quarterly statements
to all clients. These reports will include show account activity for the period and
compare periodic performance to benchmarks. Reports can be mailed or delivered
electronically through the secure client portal.
XI. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CFI does not compensate any person (or entity) for client referrals.
XII. Custody
Under government regulations, CFI is deemed to have custody of your assets if you
authorize us to instruct the custodian to deduct our investment management fees from
your accounts or if you grant us authority to move your money to another person’s
account. Many of our clients routinely grant CFI such authority. All client investments
are held at qualified custodians, clients’ written instructions are maintained at the
custodian, and CFI acts within the specifications of those written instructions. Further,
the qualified custodians confirm these instructions directly with clients at least annually,
send a notice to the client promptly after each transaction, and provide account statements
to clients at the address of record at least quarterly. Clients are urged to carefully review
and compare the reports they receive from us and statements they receive from their
qualified custodians.
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XIII. Investment Discretion
CFI has discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in clients’ accounts on their
behalf within their approved investment policy. Investment portfolios are strictly
managed to adhere to their documented allocation policies.
Clients may occasionally request to hold certain securities in their accounts that were not
recommended by CFI. For these securities, our due diligence is limited to performance
review relative to asset class peers.
While client assets are held by independent custodians, CFI has the limited authority to
place trades and receive all transactional information on client accounts. Clients must
sign a limited power of attorney before CFI is given discretionary authority. The limited
power of attorney is included in the qualified custodian’s account application.
XIV. Voting Client Securities
CFI does not vote proxies for any client securities.
XV. Financial Information
CFI does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting its
contractual commitments to clients. A balance sheet is not required to be provided
because CFI does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities and does not
require or solicit prepayment of fees.
XVI. Summary
Everyone needs a financial plan. If you have one, make sure it is updated on an
annual basis.
People are working longer, reversing a century long early retirement trend. Rising health
care costs and the decline of traditional defined benefit pension plans have shifted
retirement risk squarely on individual workers. Longer life expectancies, inflation, taxes
and spending habits are the major factors in considering a sound long-term plan.
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The overall goal is to make sure you don’t outlive your resources, and the emphasis is on
managing risk. The need for comprehensive financial planning services has never been
greater.
What sets us apart from others is our commitment to personal financial planning. We
believe risk evaluation is not just about the investment portfolio … it is about the
individual. Having a comprehensive financial planning framework is the first, and most
important, step to mitigating the negative impact of declining stock prices or weak
housing markets.
All investors should establish and document an investment policy.
No one would ever construct a building without a blueprint. It’s hard to imagine, but
many investors continue to make decisions on an incremental basis and without regard to
an overall game plan. By adhering to a well-constructed investment policy, investors can
gain control of their overall portfolios by bringing discipline and consistency to their
investment decisions.
The investment marketplace has humbled a lot of really smart people over the years.
Studies consistently rate expert predictions no higher than statistical chance. For
example, an economist’s forecasting skill has been shown to be about as good as
guessing. Media personalities were also found to do worse than their colleagues not in
the limelight. Fragmented investment decisions simply do not work.
By trying to “beat” the markets, most investors woefully underperform. In effect,
improving investors’ returns depends more on correcting behaviors than on fund
performance. Without a policy, many investors find themselves consistently buying high
and selling low… something they do with each passing market cycle. Adherence to
investment policy enables investors to unemotionally buy low and sell high, allowing
them to efficiently capture market performance.
Financial success is all about staying focused on process and maintaining discipline.
At CFI we are committed to a simple, yet comprehensive, three-step process:
1. Develop a financial plan.
2. Establish an investment policy.
3. Execute and manage the specific financial and investment strategies.
In simple terms, we are focused on helping our clients get from where they are to where
they want to be.
Successful wealth management is all about process and discipline. And if discipline is all
about adherence to process … it makes sense that investors initially need to establish a
proper process.
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Discipline is the bridge between intention and achievement. It’s the
product of our own evolving character. One disciplines oneself precisely
because one isn’t possessed of effortless genius: most of us have to work
long and hard at whatever we wish to excel in. Discipline is, in that sense,
the gift we give ourselves.
Nick Murray, Financial Advisor – March 2006
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XVII. Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
The Corrigan Financial Team
Planning and Investment Group
Daniel G. Corrigan, CPA/PFS, CFP
Dan, president of CFI, founded the firm 1989. He holds a Master of Business
Administration (1982) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1979) from
the University of Rhode Island. Dan received his CPA license in 1985, the CFP
designation in 1988 and the PFS credential in 1996. Prior to founding CFI, Dan practiced
as a CPA with the accounting firms of Ernst & Whinney (currently Ernst & Young) and
Rooney, Plotkin & Willey, CPA’s. Dan is a member of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public
Accountants (RISCPA), and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Dan does not
participate in any other business activities, receives no other compensation, and has not
been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of birth is May 9, 1957.
Andre Khalfayan, CPA/PFS, MST
Andre joined CFI in February 1997. Andre holds a Master of Science in Taxation (1997)
from Bentley College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1987) from
Salve Regina University. Andre received his CPA license in 1991 and the PFS credential
in 2001. He was previously employed as Audit and Accounting Manager with Casten,
Victor and Company, CPA’s. Andre is a member of the AICPA, the RISCPA, and the
FPA. His current firm position is Director of Financial Planning and Tax Services.
Andre does not participate in any other business activities, receives no other
compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of birth is
October 16, 1960.
Christine M. Winslow, CPA/PFS
Christine joined CFI in January 1998. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting
(1987) from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1971)
from Mount Holyoke College. Christine received her CPA license in 1988 and the PFS
credential in 2010. She was previously employed as Finance Director by New Visions
for Newport County, Inc. and Supervisor with Rooney, Plotkin & Willey, CPA’s. She is
a member of the AICPA, the RISCPA, and the FPA. Christine, a Senior Financial
Planner, is also CFI’s Director of Operations. Christine does not participate in any other
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business activities, receives no other compensation, and has not been subject to any
disciplinary actions. Her date of birth is December 20, 1949.
Ralph T. Salvatore, CPA/PFS, CFP
Ralph joined CFI in November 2007. He holds a Master of Business Administration
(1999) from Providence College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1995) from
Bryant University. Ralph received his CPA license in 2004, the PFS designation in 2010,
and the CFP® credential in 2013. Ralph was previously self-employed as a financial
consultant and tax practitioner and employed as the Senior Budget Officer for the
Providence School Department. He is a member of the AICPA, the RISCPA, and the
FPA. Ralph does not participate in any other business activities, receives no other
compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of birth is
April 15, 1973.
Andrew J. Parsons, CFP , CIMA®
Andy joined CFI in April 2011. He holds a Master of Business Administration (2003)
from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Finance (1990) from Boston College
School of Management and received the CIMA® credential in 2018. Andy is CFI’s Chief
Compliance Officer and the Director of Investment Services. He has passed the FINRA
Series 6, 24, 63 and 65 examinations. Andy was previously employed as Vice President,
Executive Relationship Manager with New York Life Investments. Andy does not
participate in any other business activities, receives no other compensation, and has not
been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of birth is August 24, 1968.
Daniel T. Corrigan, CIMA®
Dan joined CFI in September 2015. His position is Investment Advisor. Dan holds a
Bachelor of Science in Finance (2011) from Stonehill College and received the CIMA®
credential in 2018. Dan was previously employed as Billing Specialist at Morgan, Lewis
& Bockius, LLP. Dan does not participate in any other business activities, receives no
other compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of
birth is July 13, 1988.
Jeffrey T. Grimes, CPA, CFP
Jeff joined CFI in September 2019. He holds a Master of Science in Accounting (2017)
and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2016) from the University of
Rhode Island. He received his CPA license in 2022. Jeff was previously employed as
Audit Associate at CBIZ & MHM New England. He is a member of the AICPA, the
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RISCPA and the FPA. Jeff does not participate in any other business activities, receives
no other compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of
birth is July 25, 1995.
Rebecca J. Card
Rebecca joined CFI in September 2019. She holds a Master of Business Administration
in Accounting (2014) from Johnson and Wales University and a Bachelor of Arts (2003)
from Brown University. Rebecca was previously employed as Tax Associate with
KPMG LLP. She is currently studying for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.
Rebecca does not participate in any other business activities, receives no other
compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. Her date of birth is
October 17, 1980.
Brendan J. Solecki, CPA, CFP
Brendan joined CFI in December 2020. He holds a Master of Business Administration in
Accounting and Finance (2011) and a Bachelor of Arts in Management (2010) from
Clark University. He was previously employed as Finance Director with Clean Harbors,
Inc. Brendan received his CPA license in 2023. He is a member of the AICPA,
RISCPA, and the FPA. He does not participate in any other business activities, receives
no other compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of
birth is December 18, 1987.
Sean P. Maloney, CFP , CIMA®
Sean joined CFI in April 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration (1993) from Georgetown University. Sean received the CFP credential
in 2020 and the CIMA® credential in 2022. Sean was previously employed as
Institutional Sales Trader at Virtu Financial, Inc. (formerly KCG). He does not
participate in any other business activities, receives no other compensation, and has not
been subject to any disciplinary actions. His date of birth is May 25, 1971.
Maxwell A. Khalfayan, CPA, CFP
Max joined CFI in November 2022. He holds a Master of Business Administration
(2018) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2018) from the University
of Rhode Island. He received his CPA license in 2021. Max was previously employed as
Audit Manager with Ernst & Young in New York, NY. He is a member of the AICPA,
the RISCPA, and the FPA. Max does not participate in any other business activities,
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receives no other compensation, and has not been subject to any disciplinary actions. His
date of birth is May 2, 1995.
Client Services Group
Andrea M. Borges
Andrea joined CFI in February, 1990. Andrea is an Investment Administrative Assistant.
Andrea is a graduate of Katharine Gibbs School and was previously employed by the
accounting firm Rooney, Plotkin and Willey, CPA’s.
Giovanna Izzo
Jo-Ann joined CFI in March 2003. Jo-Ann is a Wealth Management Relationship
Coordinator. Jo-Ann has passed the FINRA Series 53, 24, 7, 63 and 65 exams. She was
previously employed as an operations manager at Citizens Financial Services.
Sarah Vanderveer Lui
Sarah joined CFI in March 2004. Her current position is Manager of Investment
Operations. She holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Elementary Education and History
from the University of Rhode Island (2002). She has passed the Series 65 exam.
Sarah was previously employed by the Middletown School District and Tuition
Management Systems.
Lisa M. Medeiros
Lisa joined CFI in July 2007 as Receptionist. She was previously employed with the
Newport School Department.
Caroline W. McCarthy
Carol joined CFI in December 2007 as Data and Systems Manager. She holds a Bachelor
of Arts in Economics from Wheaton College (1990). Carol was previously employed by
SAIC, Inc. as a computer systems analyst.
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Jessica W. Gemming
Jess joined CFI in January 2011. Her current position is Financial Planning and Tax
Administrative Assistant, and she has received the Financial Paraplanner Qualified
Professional™ (FPQP™) certification from the College for Financial Planning® (2023).
Jess holds an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (2003) from Escola Santa
Catarina, Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.
Jennifer A. Corcoran
Jennifer joined CFI in September 2017 as Operations Assistant. She holds a Master of
Business Administration (1997) from Babson College and Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration (1986) from Bentley College. She was previously employed by
First Trade Union Bank as Business Development Officer and self-employed as financial
consultant supporting many Rhode Island companies.
Noelle L. Robinson
Noelle joined CFI in July 2018 as Receptionist. She was previously employed with the
Newport School Department. Noelle has received the Financial Paraplanner Qualified
Professional™ (FPQP™) certification from the College for Financial Planning® (2023).
Juan M. Roldan
Juan joined CFI in September 2019 as Associate Investment Advisor. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in Global Business and Economics (2016) from Salve Regina
University. Juan was previously employed by BankNewport.
Alyson C. Mulhern
Aly joined CFI in March 2021 as Wealth Management Relationship Coordinator. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts (1998) from Providence College. Aly was previously employed
as Associate Director of The St. George’s Fund by the St. George’s School.
James A. Desmet
James joined CFI in January 2023 as Financial Planning and Tax Assistant. James holds
a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (2019) from Adrian College. He was
previously employed by Clinton Community Schools in Clinton, Michigan.
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Alexander E. Khalfayan
Alex joined CFI in November 2022 as Associate Investment Advisor. He holds a Master
of Business Administration (2022) and a Bachelor of Science (2021) from Quinnipiac
University.
Kathleen N. Barker
Katie joined CFI in August 2023 as Wealth Management Relationship Coordinator. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rollins College (2005), and she has received the Financial
Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ (FPQP™) certification from the College for
Financial Planning® (2024). Katie was previously employed as Director of Finance and
Business Operations with The Sailing Museum and the National Sailing Hall of Fame.
Adriane Garcia Machado
Adriane joined CFI in March, 2024 as Associate Investment Advisor. She holds an
Associate in Liberal Arts from Community College of Rhode Island (2014). Adriane was
previously employed as Healthcare Financial Specialist with Rhode Island Hospital.
Abigail J. Willey
Abby joined CFI in September, 2024 as Receptionist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from
University of Vermont (2020). Abby was previously employed as Assistant Talent
Manager with Athleta.
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Additional Information on Professional Designations
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws
and regulations vary, the education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a
CPA generally include minimum college education (typically 150 credit hours with at
least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting), minimum experience
levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax
or consulting skills, all of which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification
by a CPA), and successful passage of the Uniform CPA Examination. In order to
maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40 hours of continuing
professional education (CPE) each year, 80 hours over a two-year period, or 120 hours
over a three-year period. Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (AICPA) members are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional
Conduct which requires that they act with integrity, objectivity, due care and competence,
fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict exists),
maintain client confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees, and
serve the public interest when providing financial services.
In addition to the Code of Professional Conduct, AICPA members who provide personal
financial planning services are required to follow the Statement on Standards in Personal
Financial Planning Services (the Statement). Most state boards of accountancy define
financial planning as the practice of public accounting and therefore have jurisdiction
over CPAs practicing in this discipline; state boards would likely look to the Statement as
the authoritative guidance in this practice area regardless of specific or blanket adoption
of AICPA standards.
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
The PFS credential demonstrates that an individual has met the minimum education,
experience and testing required of a CPA in addition to a minimum level of expertise in
personal financial planning. To attain the PFS credential, a candidate must hold an
unrevoked CPA license, fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial planning business
experience, complete 75 hours of personal financial planning CPE credits, pass a
comprehensive financial planning exam, and be an active member of the AICPA. A PFS
credential holder is required to adhere to the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct and
the AICPA’s Statement on Standards in Financial Planning Services when providing
personal financial planning services. To maintain their PFS credential, the recipient must
complete 60 hours of financial planning CPE credits every three years. The PFS
credential is administered through the AICPA.
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Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®)
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) is a certification and
standards-setting organization founded in 1985 that benefits the public by establishing
and enforcing education, examination, experience and ethics requirements for CFP®
certificants. The CFP Board has exclusive authority to determine who may use the CFP®,
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP certification marks in the United
States. CFP professionals must have earned a bachelor’s degree (or higher), completed
a comprehensive course of study at a college or university offering a financial planning
curriculum (or an accepted equivalent) approved by the CFP Board, and passed a
comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination that tests their ability to apply financial
planning knowledge in an integrated format. In addition, prior to earning the right to use
the CFP® certification marks, CFP® professionals must have three years minimum
experience in the financial planning process and successfully complete a rigorous
background check. As a final step to certification, CFP® practitioners agree to abide by a
strict code of professional conduct, the CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct,
which sets forth their ethical responsibilities to the public, clients and employers. Once
certified, CFP® practitioners are required to maintain technical competence and fulfill
ethical obligations by completing a minimum 30 hours of continuing education in
accepted financial planning and ethics content.
Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional™ (FPQP™)
Individuals who hold the FPQP™ (formerly known as Registered Paraplanner or RP)
designation have completed a course of study encompassing the financial planning
process, the five disciplines of financial planning and general financial planning
concepts, terminology and product categories. Additionally, individuals must pass an
end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and
apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to
the College for Financial Planning Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to
a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two years by completing
16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional
Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®)
The CIMA® certification signifies that an individual has met initial and ongoing
experience, ethical, education, and examination requirements for investment management
consulting, including advanced investment management theory and application. To earn
CIMA® certification, candidates must: submit an application, pass a background check
and have an acceptable regulatory history; complete an in-person or online executive
education program through a Registered Education Provider; pass an online Certification
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Examination; pass a second background check; and have three years of financial services
experience at the time of certification.
CIMA® certificants must adhere to Investments & Wealth Institute’s Code of
Professional Responsibility, and Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Marks. CIMA®
designees must report 40 hours of continuing education credits, including two ethics
hours, every two years to maintain the certification.