Accordant Advisory Group, Inc. (“AAG”) is a registered investment adviser with its
principal place of business located in Annapolis, Maryland. AAG began conducting
business in 2000.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or
entities controlling 25% or more of this company).
·David R. McKee, CFP, President, Chief Compliance Officer
·Thomas E. Burdette, CPA
AAG offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Ambassador Investment Account Program
The Ambassador Investment Account Program is a fee-based wrap fee program
sponsored by Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (“RJA”), member New York Stock
Exchange/SIPC. The Client is provided with ongoing investment advice and monitoring
of securities holdings including portfolio reviews and recommendations. AAG provides
continuous advice to the 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 the Client's particular circumstances are established, we develop
the Client's personal investment policy and create and manage a portfolio based on
that policy. During our data-gathering process, we determine the Client’s individual
objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we also
review and discuss the Client's prior investment history, as well as family composition
and background.
We generally construct portfolios using individual stocks, ETFs (equity, fixed income
and commodities), actively managed traditional mutual funds, passively managed index
funds, and individual fixed income securities. AAG will manage the account on a
discretionary or non-discretionary basis in accordance with the Ambassador Investment
Adviser Client Agreement. Clients shall designate their investment objective on the New
Account Form. Any changes to the investment objective shall be provided to AAG in
writing. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities,
types of securities, or industry sectors.
As RJA is the sponsor of the wrap fee program, clients will receive a Wrap Fee Program
Brochure (Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1) prepared by RJA. The Wrap Fee Program
Brochure describes in detail the services offered within the program. Clients are
encouraged to review the Wrap Fee Program Brochure to learn more about the
particular characteristics of the services offered within the program. RJA is an
investment adviser registered with the SEC that is independent of AAG.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
We provide financial planning services. 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. Through the
financial planning process, all questions, information and analysis are considered as
they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client.
Clients purchasing this service receive a written report which provides the client with a
detailed financial plan designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals and
objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
·PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate
information and financial goals.
·TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and
planning for past, current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various
investments on the client's current income tax and future tax liability.
·INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the
client's portfolio.
·INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life,
health, disability, long-term care, liability, home and automobile.
·RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the
client achieve his or her retirement goals.
·DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income
needs of surviving dependents, estate planning and disability income.
·ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies,
including as appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney, asset
protection plans, nursing homes, Medicare and elder law.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information
gathered includes the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns
objectives and attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the
client, including a questionnaire completed by the client, and prepare a written report.
Should the client choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we
suggest the client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent,
and/or stockbroker. Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the
client's discretion.
Typically the financial plan is presented to the client within six months of the contract
date, provided that all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been
promptly provided.
Financial Planning recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service
offered by a broker-dealer or insurance company. All recommendations are of a generic
nature.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of December 31, 2023, we were actively managing $194,664,103 of client assets
on a discretionary basis plus $40,703,860 of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.