Description of Advisory Firm
Sloan Advisory Group, Inc. is registered as an Investment Adviser with the United State Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). We were founded in April 2009. Rachel Sloan is the principal owner of Sloan
Advisory Group. As of August 31, 2023, Sloan Advisory Group manages $49,025,236 on a discretionary basis
and $0 on a non-discretionary basis.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
We are in the business of managing individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides continuous
advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the individual needs of the client. Through
personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are
established, we develop a client's investment plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a
portfolio based on that allocation target. During our data-gathering process, we determine the client’s
individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. We may also review and discuss a
client’s prior investment history, as well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (e.g., maximum capital appreciation,
growth, income, or growth and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients may impose reasonable
restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this
service are outlined in Item 5 of this brochure.
Financial Planning
Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future financial state by using
currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. The key defining
aspect of financial planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions, information and
analysis will be considered as they impact and are impacted by the financial and life situation of the client
including financial goals and objectives. A financial plan developed for you or financial consultation rendered
to you usually includes general recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by
you. The financial planning agreement may be for a specific project, a specified period or on-going, depending
upon your situation, goals, objectives and other factors. There may be engagements in which a final written
summary will not be presented. This will be clearly defined in the financial planning agreement.
The client always has the right to decide whether or not to act upon our recommendations. If the client elects
to act on any of the recommendations, the client always has the right to affect the transactions through
anyone of their choosing.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The client and adviser
will work together to select the specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be
used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on which
debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax
ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve that
should be considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with a review of accounts (such
as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired amounts.
• College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other post-
secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired amount.
Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review your financial
picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute to grandchildren
(if
appropriate).
• Financial Goals: We will help clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will
identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how much
time you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
• Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term
care, liability, home and automobile.
• Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet clients’
financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies,
reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment
account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may
recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
• Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your likelihood
of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the primary
objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make
recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting certain
variables (e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution
strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter spending
during your retirement years.
• Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a
part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which
type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,”
with consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state or local tax laws
and rates that may affect your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax planning
strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys who
specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in meetings
or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your approval.
Educational Seminars
We may provide educational seminars on an “as announced” basis for groups seeking general advice on
investments and other areas of personal finance. The content of these seminars will vary depending upon
the needs of the attendees. These seminars are purely educational in nature and do not involve the sale of
any investment products. Information presented will not be based on any one individual person’s needs, nor
does Sloan Advisory Group provide individualized investment advice to attendees during these seminars.
Services Limited to Specific Types of Investments
Sloan Advisory Group generally limits its investment advice to mutual funds, fixed income securities,
insurance products including annuities, equities, ETFs, treasury inflation protected/inflation linked bonds or
non-U.S. securities, although Sloan Advisory Group primarily recommends investment strategies based upon
asset -class based allocations to reflect a client’s goals, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance. Sloan
Advisory Group may use other securities as well to help diversify a portfolio when applicable.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our clients. However, specific client financial plans and their
implementation are dependent upon a client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels)
and is used to construct a client specific plan to aid in the selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions,
needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.