Financial Management Network, Inc., a California Corporation, is a full-service, comprehensive financial
advisory firm working to assist individuals and entities (trusts, estates, partnerships, pension and profit
sharing plans and corporations) to achieve their financial goals.
Financial Management Network, Inc. was formed in 1991 by Matthew S. Merwin, CFP®, EA. The principal
owners of Financial Management Network, Inc. are the Jeffrey G Merwin Irrevocable Trust, Dated
December 29, 2021 and the Matthew M. Merwin Irrevocable Trust Dated December 28, 2021.
Item 1 D Financial Management Network, Inc. provides its clients (i.e., individuals, business entities,
pension and profit sharing plans, estates, partnerships and trusts) with financial planning and related
consulting services, business consulting, Tax Preparation, and discretionary (primarily) and
nondiscretionary investment management services.
As of September 30, 2023, Financial Management Network, Inc. had a total of $1,131,001,787 in
discretionary assets under management and $347,371,511 in non-discretionary assets under
management.
Managed Accounts
Client Responsibilities
Clients must provide FMN with all information required or appropriate to procure services from FMN.
This includes information regarding the Client’s financial situation and investment objectives. Clients must
also notify FMN promptly of any significant change in the information provided or any other significant
change in Client's financial circumstances that might affect the services or advice the Client may receive
from FMN.
Clients also provide FMN with additional information as FMN may request from time to time to assist in
providing services and/or advice. FMN cannot adequately perform its services for Clients unless each
Client diligently carries out these responsibilities. Clients authorize FMN to respond to inquiries from, and
communicate and share information with, their attorneys, accountants and other professionals to the
extent necessary in furtherance of FMN's services. FMN is not required to verify any information obtained
from Clients or their professional service providers.
Investment Policy
Management of Client accounts will be based on an "Investment Policy" made up of the following three
objectives:
1. Acceptable probabilities for achieving a relevant and predetermined rate of return (95%
probability will be used);
2. An acceptable policy for funding the plan's objectives; and
3. A time horizon for measuring success (a 5-year time horizon will be used).
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There are no assurances that these objectives can be met and past performance is no guarantee that
future results will be successful. Clients agree that all historical research data, forecasts, projections,
exhibits and other indications (i.e. past performance) referred to by FMN are not to be considered
promises, guarantees or indications of future performance.
With the exception of the Model Portfolio Management accounts, all fee-based management accounts
are tailored to the individual needs of our Clients. In most cases, FMN has produced a financial plan for
the Client and the design of the portfolio is dictated by the direction of the plan.
Management
For certain Clients, FMN will invest the Client's money in various securities as market conditions dictate
and in consideration of the Client's investment objectives. Clients authorize FMN to manage money in
the Client's account (the "Account") on a discretionary basis (does not require prior consultation with the
Client). This discretionary authority will be limited to buying, selling and exchanging securities in the
Account.
Each Client may have a separate Account established with one or more of the following
brokerages/custodians: FMN Capital Corporation, a Broker-Dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Charles
Schwab (Schwab), FISERV Trust Company (FISERV), Fidelity Management Trust Company (FTC), TD
Ameritrade and/or Fidelity Investment Advisors Group (FIAG ).
Model Portfolio Management
FMN will invest the Client's money in various securities as market conditions dictate, in consideration of
the Client's investment objectives and in accordance with certain model portfolio guidelines. Clients
authorize FMN to manage money in the Client's account (the "Account") on a discretionary basis (does
not require prior consultation with the Client). This discretionary authority will be limited to buying,
selling and exchanging securities in the Account.
Each Client will have a separate Account established with FMN Capital Corporation to facilitate
management of the Account according to the model portfolio guidelines.
FM6 Management
For certain Clients who are employees of non-profit organizations, according to prior arrangements made
with FMN, FMN will invest the Client's money in various securities as market conditions dictate and in
consideration of the Client's investment objectives. Clients authorize FMN to manage money in the
Client's account (the "Account") on a discretionary basis (does not require prior consultation with the
Client). This discretionary authority will be limited to buying, selling and exchanging securities in the
Account.
Each Client will have a separate Account established with FMN Capital Corporation to facilitate
management of the Account according to the FM6 guidelines.
Class F-2 shares of the American Funds
FMN now offers Clients the option of invest in Class F-2 shares of the American Funds.
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Client Restrictions
Clients can impose a restriction on an Account that all transactions must have the Client’s prior approval
before a trade
is placed in the Account.
No-load Transactions
FMN regularly recommends that Clients invest in certain "no-load" Mutual Funds. All Mutual Fund
transactions are executed with the knowledge and authorization of the Client. FMN is affiliated with FMN
Capital Corporation, a Broker-Dealer registered with the SEC, and a member of FINRA and thus subject to
the regulatory jurisdiction of FINRA in regard to the execution of securities transactions. To comply with
FINRA requirements, all no-load mutual fund transactions effected by a FMN IAR will be executed through
FMN Capital Corporation or in an account established on a fully disclosed basis through Schwab, FISERV,
FTC and/or FIAG. A transaction fee is charged by Schwab, FISERV, FTC and FIAG for these no-load fund
transactions.
Wrap Fee Programs
Financial Management Network, Inc. does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Sub-Adviser
FMN has added the option for accounts with assets under $10,000 to be advised by a sub-adviser who
offers an automated platform. This platform is more cost effective for smaller accounts. For accounts
from $0-$200k the fee is 1% and 0.25% is paid to CLS with 0.75% being paid over to FMN. Accounts over
200k are charged 90 bips with CLS still getting .25%
Financial Planning and Consulting
Financial Planning
For certain Clients, FNM will provide one of the following:
1. "Total Financial Planning Package" which will include a written financial plan comprised of advice
on assets, indebtedness, present and future income, insurance policies, the Client's desired
financial goals and other related data such as:
a. cash flow management
b. tax planning
c. accumulation of wealth
d. risk management
e. retirement provisions
f. estate planning
2. "Target Plan" which will include a written plan or report comprised of advice on one or more of
the following areas:
a. income tax minimization
b. investment/asset repositioning
c. retirement security
d. life insurance
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e. estate planning
f. disability insurance
g. educational funding
h. other risk management
i. other specified area requested by Client
Consulting
Certain Clients wish to consult with FMN for the purposes of acquiring information concerning assets,
indebtedness, present and future income, insurance policies, desired financial goals and other related
data. As a result, FMN may provide a written financial plan and/or analysis and recommendations in one
or each of the following areas:
a. cash flow management
b. tax planning
c. accumulation of wealth
d. risk management
e. retirement provisions
f. estate planning
Recommendations will be made based upon the goals and objectives provided by the Client.
FMN will provide to the Client, on a quarterly basis, a newsletter and consolidated statement of the assets
purchased as a result of the aforementioned recommendations.
Hourly Consulting
Financial Management Network, Inc. offers advice on specific financial concerns at an hourly rate.
Implementing Recommendations
FMN may recommend that the Client purchase and/or sell investments and enter into other financial
transactions. The Client is free to accept or reject any and all recommendations and to select his/her own
agents and brokers for the implementation of any recommendations. Should the Client choose to
implement the recommendations with an FMN Investment Adviser Representative (“IAR”), it is important
for the Client to understand that the IAR will use the brokerage services of FMN Capital Corporation, an
affiliated Broker-Dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and a member
of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FMN Capital Corporation will receive brokerage
commissions and transaction fees for effecting the applicable transactions. In addition, a conflict of
interest may exist because an IAR who is also a Representative of FMN Capital Corporation may, in
addition to receiving a portion of the financial planning fees, also receive brokerage commissions as a
consequence of acting as broker of such transactions. The amount of compensation received will be
disclosed in the offering circular or other document describing such securities transaction.
Consulting: Quicken® and Quickbooks®
Quicken® Consulting
FMN consults with certain Clients for the purpose of assisting the Client with cash flow management by
using Quicken®. A FMN representative will provide the following services: (i) two meetings at Client's
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home, (ii) monthly email tips/tricks for use in Quicken®, (iii) follow up with client one month into the
program, and (iv) follow up six months after utilizing the program and review of budget.
Quicken® Bookkeeping Consulting
FMN consults with certain Clients for the purpose of assisting Client with cash flow management by using
Quicken® and providing the following services: (i) install and register Quicken on FMN's systems, (ii) set up
bank & credit card accounts, (iii) input budget, (iv) process Client's monthly bills, and (v) set up bill pay.
Quickbooks® Bookkeeping Consulting
FMN consults with certain Clients for the purpose of assisting with the preparation and analysis of Clients'
financial statements by using Quickbooks® and providing the following services: (i) install Quickbooks® on
FMN's systems, (ii) link bank & credit card accounts to Quickbooks and/or receive duplicate statements,
(iii) itemize business expenses and income, and (iv) create and manage financial statements.
Income Tax Preparation
FMN consults with certain Clients (individuals, partnerships, trusts, estates and corporations) for the
purpose of assisting with the preparation of income tax returns.