TEPLITZ FINANCIAL GROUP LLC (“TFG”) is a limited liability company formed in the state of
New Jersey on June 28, 2002. TFG became registered as an Investment Adviser Firm on
September 2, 2005 and recently transitioned from a state-registered investment adviser in
New Jersey to a federally covered adviser with the SEC in July 2022. TFG is equally owned by
Daniel Teplitz with a 50% ownership along with Ari Teplitz with a 50% ownership. Ari also acts
as TFG’s CCO.
As discussed below, TFG offers to its clients (individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans,
trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and business entities) investment
advisory services, and, to the extent specifically requested by a client, financial planning and
consulting.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
The client can determine to engage TFG to provide discretionary investment advisory services
on a fee-only basis. TFG’s annual investment advisory fee is based upon a percentage (%) of
the market value of the assets placed under TFG’s management (between 1.00% and 1.50%) as
follows:
Market Value of Portfolio % of Assets
$0 - $1,000,000 1.0%
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000 0.75%
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000 0.56%
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000 0.42%
$10,000,001+ 0.31%
TFG's annual investment advisory fee may be discounted at TFG’s discretion and shall
include investment advisory services. The fees listed in the above table are a blended tier
starting at 1% of the first $1,000,000, then .75% after achieving the next threshold.
In the event the client requires extraordinary financial planning (to be determined in the sole
discretion of TFG), TFG may determine to charge for such additional services, the dollar
amount of which shall be set forth in a separate written notice to the client.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
To the extent specifically requested by TFG we may determine to provide financial planning
and/or consulting services on a stand-alone separate fee basis.
TFG’s financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable, but generally range from a fixed fee
of $1,500 to $3,000 and from $150 to $250 on an hourly rate basis, depending upon the level
and scope of the service(s) required and the professional(s) rendering the service(s).
Prior to engaging TFG to provide financial planning and consulting services, clients are generally
required to enter into a Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement with TFG setting forth the
terms and conditions of the engagement (including termination), describing the scope of the
services to be provided, and the portion of the fee that is due from the client prior to TFG
commencing services. If requested by the client, in performing its services, TFG shall not be
required to verify any information received from the client or from the client’s other
professionals (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such
information. TFG may recommend the services of itself, its Advisory Affiliates in their individual
capacities as registered representatives of a broker-dealer, and/or other professionals to
implement its recommendations.
Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists if TFG recommends its own services. The
client is under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations made by TFG under a
financial planning/consulting engagement and/or engage the services of any such
recommended professional, including TFG itself. The client retains absolute discretion over all
such implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject any of TFG’s recommendations.
The client is under no obligation to engage the services of any such recommended professional.
The client retains absolute discretion over all such implementation decisions and is free to
accept or reject any recommendation from TFG.
Please Note: If the client engages any such recommended professional, and a dispute arises
thereafter relative to such engagement, the client agrees to seek recourse exclusively from and
against the engaged professional.
Please Also Note: It remains the client’s responsibility to promptly notify TFG if there is ever
any change in his/her/its financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of
reviewing/evaluating/revising TFG’s previous recommendations and/or services.
SUB-ADVISORY ARRANGEMENTS
TFG may engage sub-advisors for the purpose of assisting it with the management of its client
accounts. The sub-advisor(s) shall have discretionary authority for the day-to-day management
of the assets that are allocated to it by TFG. The sub-advisor shall continue in such capacity
until such arrangement is terminated or modified by TFG. Currently, TFG may recommend the
investment management services of SEI Private Trust Company (“SEI”), TD Ameritrade
Institutional (“TDAI”) and AssetMark.
The terms and conditions under which the client shall engage the Independent Manager(s) shall
be set forth in separate written agreements between (1) the client and TFG and (2) the client
and the designated Independent Manager(s) and/or wrap fee program sponsor.
TFG shall continue to render advisory services to the client relative to the ongoing monitoring
and review of account performance, for which TFG shall receive an annual advisory fee which is
based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets being managed by the designated
Independent Manager(s). Factors that TFG shall consider in recommending Independent
Manager(s) include the
client’s stated investment objective(s), management style, performance, reputation, financial
strength, reporting, pricing, and research. The investment management fees charged by the
designated Independent Manager(s),
together with the fees charged by the wrap fee program
sponsor and corresponding designated broker-dealer/custodian of the client’s assets, may be
exclusive of, and in addition to, TFG’s investment advisory fee set forth above. As discussed
above, the client may incur additional fees than those charged by TFG, the designated
Independent Manager(s), wrap fee program sponsor (if applicable), and corresponding broker-
dealer and custodian.
Certain Independent Manager(s) may impose more restrictive account requirements and
varying billing practices than TFG. In such instances, TFG may alter its corresponding account
requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Manager(s) or
wrap fee program sponsor.
If TFG refers a client to certain Independent Manager(s) where TFG’s compensation is included
in the advisory fee charged by such Independent Manager(s) and the client engages those
Independent Manager(s), TFG shall be compensated for its services by receipt of a fee to be
paid directly by the Independent Manager(s) to TFG in accordance with the requirements of
Rule 206(4)-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and any corresponding state
securities laws, rules, regulations, or requirements, but not to exceed an aggregate amount of
3%.
TFG’s Chief Compliance Officer, Ari Teplitz, remains available to address any questions
concerning TFG’s sub-advisory arrangements.
CUSTODIANS
TFG may contract with other firms for administrative services in carrying out its duties under
the Asset Management Agreement, including trade processing at the direction of TFG,
collection of management fees, record maintenance and report preparation, and Client agrees
to execute a limited power of attorney in favor of such firms as required for them to carry out
those services.
TFG intends to use SEI, TDAI and AssetMark for such services, plus research and marketing
assistance. Client acknowledges that SEI, TDAI and AssetMark act only as a provider of
administrative services to TFG and TFG is responsible to client for all investment advice
provided pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. No additional fee is paid by TFG to
SEI, TDAI or AssetMark.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
A copy of TFG’s written Brochure as set forth in this Part 2A of Form ADV shall be provided to
each client prior to, or contemporaneously with, the execution of the Investment Management
Agreement or Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement. Any client who has not received a
copy of TFG’s written Brochure at least 48 hours prior to executing the Investment
Management Agreement or Financial Planning and Consulting Agreement shall have five (5)
business days after executing the agreement to terminate TFG’s services without penalty.
TFG shall provide investment advisory services specific to the needs of each client. Prior to
providing investment advisory services, an investment adviser representative will ascertain
each client’s investment objective(s). Thereafter, TFG shall allocate and/or recommend that
the client allocate investment assets consistent with the designated investment objective(s).
The client may, at any time, impose reasonable restrictions, in writing, on TFG’s services.
TFG currently has sub-advisor arrangements with AssetMark Investment Management.
AssetMark Investment Management: AssetMark acts in a sub-advisory capacity for TFG client
accounts. An advisory agreement with TFG will be retained to allow AssetMark to act in a sub-
advisory capacity. TFG will direct AssetMark to manage the account according to specified
guidelines. AssetMark allocates portfolios among individual securities and/or fixed income and
retail mutual funds and ETFs through allocations discussed with TFG. Fund groups and ETF
sponsors, if used, are compensated by expense ratio.
Under this sub-advisory arrangement AssetMark may have limited contact with clients and
will manage accounts according to the instructions of TFG who has retained AssetMark to act
in a sub-advisory capacity.
The advisory fees received by AssetMark will be determined by the agreement entered
between TFG and AssetMark.
Financial Planning: TFG IARs can provide comprehensive, individualized financial planning
services to clients, either on an hourly or fixed fee basis. The Financial Plan may be for a portion
of the overall financial needs of the client or a completed comprehensive plan of the client's
entire needs which may include analysis of investable assets, college planning, retirement
planning as well as insurance needs. Analysis is based on the goals of the Client which is gathered
in meetings with the IAR.
All advisory services are required to be tailored to the individual needs of the Client. IARs will
determine and gather necessary data during client meetings. Such data may include: client's
current financial situation, client's personal goals and objectives, tolerance for risk and
investment style of the client. This information can be gathered in various forms, including
conversations between the Client and IAR, and/or the Client completing questionnaires to assess
tolerance of investment risk, or other questionnaires when appropriate.
Clients may impose restrictions on specific securities or types of securities. IARs will honor this
restriction by documenting the file. Clients should communicate the request for restriction to the
IAR.
As of December 31, 2022, TFG had $91,708,090 in assets under management on a discretionary
basis and $10,892,992 in assets under management on a non-discretionary basis for a total of
$102,601,082 in assets under management.