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Item 1 – Cover Page
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
IFG Advisors, LLC
Main Office:
10560 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 250
St. Louis, MO 63141
(314) 569-0500
Colorado Office:
(203) 668-3090
www.ifgadvisors.com
March 10, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of IFG
Advisors, LLC (IFG). If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please
contact us at (314) 569-0500. 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.
IFG is a registered investment adviser. Registration as an investment adviser does not
imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an adviser
provide you with information from which you can determine whether to hire or retain an
adviser.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
This Brochure dated March 10, 2025, represents an amendment to the Brochure for IFG
Advisors, LLC.
Since the filing of the firm’s annual update dated March 15, 2024, subsequently amended
July 19, 2024 and December 11, 2024, we have made various minor updates to our
Brochure but no material changes were made.
Pursuant to SEC Rules, we will deliver to you a summary of any material changes to this
and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year. We may further
provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary. All
such information will be provided to you free of charge.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting us at (314) 569-0500.
Additional information about IFG is also available via the SEC’s web site
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons
affiliated with IFG who are registered as investment adviser representatives of the firm.
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Item 3 ‐ Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................................. i
Item 2 – Material Changes.................................................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3 - Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................... 5
Item 7 – Types of Clients ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................................ 5
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................... 6
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................. 6
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................................................. 10
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 18 – Financial Information ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Brochure Supplement(s)
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
IFG Advisors, LLC (CRD # 172329) (IFG) is registered as an investment adviser with the
Securities Exchange Commission. IFG is based in Missouri and is organized as a limited
liability company under the laws of the State of Missouri. The firm was formed in 2006, has
been registered as a registered investment adviser since 2014, and currently has 5
employees.
IFG’s principal office and place of business is located at 10560 Old Olive Street Road, Suite
250, St. Louis, MO 63141. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday by
appointment. The firm can be contacted at its primary office by phone at (314) 569-0500
and by fax at (314) 569-0573. The firm also has an investment adviser representative
located in Colorado who can be reached at (203) 668-3090.
W. Ted Isaacs is the owner and President of the firm, and Judith A. Isaacs currently serves
as the Chief Compliance Officer.
IFG provides ongoing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services
to individuals, families and businesses. When providing portfolio management services,
the firm not only makes recommendations related to investments, but also implements
these recommendations and provides ongoing monitoring and reporting. Clients may elect
to give the firm discretion to make all decisions (discretionary management), or may prefer
to approve all decisions before implementation (non discretionary management).
IFG also provides ongoing investment advisory services to individuals, families and
businesses where the firm makes ongoing investment recommendations but the client is
responsible for determining whether or not to implement recommendations, and if they
decide to do so, are responsible for actual implementation.
Additionally, the firm provides project oriented and ongoing financial planning services to
individuals and families where the firm offers advice or other strategic assistance in areas
such as education funding, retirement planning, estate planning, risk management,
employee benefits planning, tax planning, etc. When engaged to provide financial planning
assistance, clients are responsible for determining whether or not to implement a
recommendation, and if they decide to do so, are responsible for actual implementation.
The actual details of an engagement vary on a case by case basis depending on the
complexity of the client’s financial situation. Generally however, an engagement involves
identification of goals and objectives, collection and analysis of data, formulation of a
strategy, and preparation of a written plan.
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IFG also provides retirement plan services to businesses which may include plan level
services such as discretionary management services, non-discretionary management
services, and investment advisory services related to different types of retirement plans.
When providing management services, the firm is responsible for implementing
recommendations. When the firm is providing advisory services, the client is responsible
for implementation of recommendations.
Regardless of the services provided, each is tailored to the individual needs of a particular
client (whether an individual, a family, or a business) through an assessment conducted
prior to an engagement. Clients may impose restrictions related to the level of discretion
granted, the types of investments used, etc. Terms of an actual engagement, including
description of service, limitations and restrictions, fees, etc., are all detailed before any
engagement begins in a written client agreement.
Because IFG is a registered investment adviser, we are required to meet certain fiduciary
standards when providing investment advice to clients. Additionally, when we provide
investment advice related to a retirement plan account or an individual retirement account,
we are considered fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. As such, we are required to act in your best interest and
not put our interest ahead of yours, even though our compensation creates some conflicts
with your interests in that the more you have us manage, the more we can earn. Our clients
however are under no obligation to use services recommended by our associated persons.
Furthermore, we believe that our recommendations are in the best interests of our clients
and are consistent with our clients’ needs.
The firm does not provide a “wrap fee” program.
As of 12/31/2024, IFG managed $818,000,000 in assets, $799,000,000 of which was
managed on a discretionary basis and $19,000,000 of which was managed on a non-
discretionary basis.
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Investment Management Services
Fees charged for discretionary and non discretionary investment management services are
generally charged in arrears and are based on total assets under management according to
the following schedule:
Market Value of Assets Under Management
Annual Fee
Up to $1,000,000
1.50%
$1,000,001 - $3,000,000
0.75%
Assets over $3,000,000
0.50%
Fees are generally deducted directly from client accounts on a quarterly basis, but clients
may elect to alternatively pay fees by check or wire transfer.
Services may be terminated at any time by either party with 30 days written notice to the
other party, and fees will be prorated accordingly. Any payments made in advance will be
prorated and refunded to the client.
All management fees paid to IFG are separate and unrelated to any fees or expenses
assessed by mutual funds or exchange traded funds, or to any trade commission charged by
an account custodian. Information pertaining to fund-generated fees and expenses can be
found in mutual fund and exchange traded fund prospectuses.
Investment Advisory Services
Fees charged for advisory services may be charged in advance or in arrears depending on
the service provided. Fees are quoted in advance, generally range from .50% to 1.50%
annually and may be negotiable. Fees are based on actual services provided rather than
being based on the level of assets managed as detailed above for investment management
services.
In some cases, fees may be deducted directly from client accounts, but clients generally are
billed directly on a quarterly basis.
Services may be terminated at any time by either party with 30 days written notice to the
other party, and fees will be prorated accordingly. Any payments made in advance will be
prorated and refunded to the client.
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All advisory fees paid to IFG are separate and unrelated to any fees or expenses assessed by
any broker, custodian, or other outside party.
Financial Planning Services
Fees charged for financial planning services are quoted in advance and charged at a fixed
amount. Quoted fixed fees will be based on the complexity and level of service provided on
a case by case basis. As mentioned above, services may include planning in areas such as
education funding, retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, employee
benefits planning, tax planning, etc. Since each of these areas can vary in complexity
depending on the complexity of the client’s financial situation, cost will vary as well. Fees
are negotiable depending on the circumstances of the engagement, location, etc.
Fees are generally billed directly to the client in arrears, although a portion of which may
be billed in advance.
Services may be terminated at any time by either party with 30 days written notice to the
other party, and fees will be prorated based on the degree to which services have been
completed. Any payments made in advance will be prorated and refunded to the client.
All financial planning fees paid to IFG are separate and unrelated to any fees or expenses
assessed by any broker, custodian, or other outside party.
Retirement Plan Services
Fees charged for retirement plan services may be charged in advance or in arrears
depending on the service provided. Fees may be fixed or asset based (not to exceed 1.50%
annually), and are negotiable depending on the complexity of the service. Fee levels
(whether fixed or asset based) are primarily based on actual services to be provided.
Fees may be deducted directly from client accounts on a quarterly basis, or clients may
elect to alternatively pay fees by check or wire transfer. There is a minimum annual fee of
$1,000 per plan.
Services may be terminated at any time by either party with 30 days written notice to the
other party, and fees will be prorated accordingly. Any payments made in advance will be
prorated and refunded to the client.
All retirement plan fees paid to IFG are separate and unrelated to any fees or expenses
assessed by any broker, custodian, or other outside party.
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Item 6 – Performance‐Based Fees and Side‐By‐Side Management
IFG does not charge performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of the assets of a client), and consequently does not simultaneously
manage performance based and non performance based accounts.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
IFG provides services to individuals, businesses and retirement plans.
For its services, IFG does not require a minimum dollar value in assets for establishing or
maintaining a client’s account, but the firm reserves the right to decline engagements for
various reasons including account size.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
IFG’s general investment strategy, consistent with the tenets of modern portfolio theory, is
to attempt to reduce risk and volatility by building globally diversified portfolios. To
implement this strategy, IFG primarily uses fundamental security methods of analysis, as
well as market trend and economic cycle analysis. While mutual funds and exchange
traded funds are the primary investment vehicles used in or recommended for client
accounts, we may also use or recommend various other investment vehicles in the
implementation of our strategies, including long-term purchases (securities held at least a
year), short-term purchases (securities sold within a year), trading (securities sold with 30
days), margin and options.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Such
risks include market risk, interest rate risk, currency risk, and political risk, and loss of
capital, among others. Additionally, certain trading strategies can affect investment
performance through increased brokerage and other transactions. Each client’s propensity
for risk however is thoroughly evaluated, documented, and considered throughout the
portfolio implementation process.
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Although IFG intends to manage risk though the careful selection of investments, no
investment strategy can assure a profit or avoid a loss.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to the evaluation of the firm or the
integrity of its management. IFG is currently not subject to, nor has ever been subject to,
any legal or disciplinary events of a material nature.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
IFG may also offer clients advice or recommendations related to insurance products. Some
associated persons of IFG are licensed insurance agents and may represent various
insurance companies. Any insurance product placed through IFG or IFG associated persons
may generate standard and customary insurance commissions and other compensation, a
portion of which may be received by IFG or associated persons of IFG.
While IFG will endeavor at all times to put the interest of clients first as part of its fiduciary
duty, clients should be aware that the receipt of additional compensation creates a
potential conflict of interest, and may affect the judgment of individuals who make
recommendations. However, our clients are under no obligation to purchase products
recommended by our associated persons or to purchase products through IFG or IFG
associated persons. We believe that our recommendations are in the best interests of our
clients, and are consistent with our clients’ needs.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
IFG has adopted a Code of Ethics expressing the firm's commitment to ethical conduct. The
IFG Code of Ethics describes the firm's fiduciary duties and responsibilities to clients, and
details practices for reviewing the personal securities transactions of supervised persons
with access to client information. The Code also requires compliance with applicable
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securities laws, addresses insider trading, and details possible disciplinary measures for
violations. IFG will provide a complete copy of its Code of Ethics to any client upon request
to the Chief Compliance Officer.
Trading Conflicts of Interest
Individuals associated with IFG are permitted to buy or sell securities for their personal
accounts identical to or different than those recommended to clients. However, no person
employed by IFG is allowed to favor his or her own interest over that of a client or make
personal investment decisions based on the investment decisions of advisory clients.
In order to address potential conflicts of interest, IFG requires that associated persons with
access to advisory recommendations provide annual securities holdings reports and
quarterly transaction reports to the firm's Chief Compliance Officer. IFG also requires prior
approval from the Chief Compliance Officer for investing in any IPOs or private placements
(limited offerings).
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
The Custodian and Brokers We Use
We do not maintain custody of client assets. Instead, we require all client assets be
maintained in an account at a non affiliated “qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer
or bank. We currently recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
(Schwab), a registered broker-dealer, member SIPC, as a qualified custodian. We are not
affiliated with Schwab but instead are independently owned and operated. Schwab will
hold your assets in a brokerage account and will be able to buy and sell securities on your
behalf.
While we recommend that you use Schwab as custodian/broker, you will ultimately decide
whether to do so and will open your account with Schwab or another custodian/broker by
entering into an account agreement directly with one of them. We cannot actually open
accounts for you, but we can assist you in opening an account at whatever
custodian/broker you decide to use.
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How We Select Custodians and Brokers
When recommending a custodian or broker for our clients, we consider many different
factors including quality of service, types of services offered, overall capability, execution
quality, competitiveness of transaction costs, availability of investment research,
reputation of the firm, and financial resources, among other things. In determining the
reasonableness of a broker’s compensation, we consider the overall cost to you relative to
the benefits you receive, both directly and indirectly, from the broker.
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
Our clients receive various services directly from Schwab, our custodian. For our clients’
accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge separately for custody
services but instead is compensated by charging commissions or other fees on trades that it
executes or trades that are executed by other brokers to and from Schwab accounts. Fees
applicable to our client accounts were negotiated based on the condition that our clients
collectively maintain a certain level of assets at Schwab. We feel this commitment benefits
you because we expect the overall rates you pay will be lower than they might be
otherwise.
Since Schwab charges you a fee for each trade that we have executed by a different broker-
dealer, we have Schwab execute most trades for your account in order to minimize your
trading costs.
We have determined that having Schwab execute most trades is consistent with our duty to
seek “best execution” of your trades. Best execution means seeking the most favorable
terms for a transaction based on all relevant factors, including those listed above.
Products and Services Available to Us from Brokers/Custodians
Our primary custodian provides us and our clients with access to its institutional brokerage
services like trading, custody, reporting, and related services, many of which are not
typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various
support services, some of which may help us manage or administer our clients’ accounts,
while others may help us manage and grow our business.
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services which benefit you directly include access to a
broad range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and asset
custody. The investment products available through Schwab include some to which we
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might not otherwise have access or that would require a significantly higher minimum
initial investment by our clients.
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not
directly benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and
administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own
and that of third parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number of
our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to
investment research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that
provide access to client account data, facilitates trade execution for multiple client
accounts, provides pricing and other market data, facilitates payment of our fees from our
clients’ accounts, and assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client
reporting.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business. These services include educational conferences and events, consulting on
technology, compliance, legal, and business needs, publications and conferences on
practice management and business succession, and access to employee benefits providers,
human capital consultants, and insurance providers.
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to
produce or purchase them. Of course, this may give us an incentive to recommend that you
maintain your account with Schwab based on our interests rather than yours, which is a
potential conflict of interest. We believe, however, that our selection of Schwab as
custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients, and is primarily supported by
the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services and not Schwab’s services that benefit
only us.
Aggregation of Transactions
IFG may, from time to time, aggregate client orders into blocks in order to facilitate more
efficient account management and execution. When aggregating orders, an average price is
given to all participants in the block, or other measures are taken, in order to treat all
accounts fairly.
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Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Review of Accounts
Accounts are generally reviewed on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis,
depending on the type of account. Reviews may be general in nature, addressing
investment objectives, risk tolerances or asset allocations, or they may be more detailed,
depending on circumstances. The level of detail of the review is generally triggered by
factors such as market, political, or economic conditions, or the client's individual financial
situation. Clients should notify the firm of any material personal financial changes.
Regular Reports Provided to Clients
In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transaction that clients receive
from the custodian, IFG may provide other reports directly to the client from time to time
depending on the type of engagement. Investment management clients for example may
receive periodic performance related reports. Financial planning clients may receive a
planning analysis but do not receive regular reports from IFG.
IFG urges clients to carefully review custodial statements and compare to the reports
which we may provide.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
IFG does not compensate any outside parties for client referrals, nor do we receive any
compensation or non cash economic benefit for client referrals.
IFG does however receive economic benefits from our custodian in the form of the support
products and services that are made available to us and to other independent investment
advisors. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of
interest are described in Item 12 above. The availability to us of our custodian’s products
and services is not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying
particular securities for our clients.
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Item 15 – Custody
As noted in Item 12, IFG recommends that clients’ assets be held by Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc., as custodian. Although we do not hold assets, we may have limited control in some
instances to trade on your behalf, to deduct our advisory fees from your account with your
authorization, or to request disbursements to you or outside parties (although various
types of written authorizations are required depending on the type of disbursements).
You will receive account statement directly from your custodian at least quarterly, which
will be sent to the email or postal mailing address you provide. IFG urges clients to
carefully review custodial statements and compare to any account reports that we might
provide.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
IFG will accept discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of clients,
although we will also accept non discretionary accounts.
When granted authority to manage accounts, IFG customarily has the authority to
determine which securities and the amounts that are bought or sold. Any discretionary
authority accepted by IFG however is subject to the client’s risk profile and investment
objectives, and may be limited by any other limitations provided by the client in writing.
IFG will not exercise any discretionary authority until it has been given authority to do so
in writing. Such authority is granted in the written agreement between IFG and the client,
and in the written agreement with the third party custodian.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
IFG does not vote proxies on behalf of clients.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in some cases to provide certain financial
information and or disclosures about their financial condition. For example, if the firm
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requires prepayment of fees for six months in advance, has custody of client funds, or has a
condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet it contractual commitments
to its clients, it must provide financial information and make disclosures.
IFG has no financial or operating conditions which trigger such additional reporting
requirements.
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