CFM Advisors, Inc. d/b/a CCG Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its
principal place of business located in Hauppauge, New York. CCG Investments began
conducting business in 1996.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities
controlling 25% or more of CCG Investments):
• Apollo Lunar Module Limited Partnership
In addition, the following individual indirectly owns 99% of CCG Investments through Apollo
Lunar Module Limited Partnership:
• Michael S. Russo, Limited Partner
CCG Investments offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
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
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 a client's prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a non-discretionary basis. Account supervision is
guided by the client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, or
growth and income), as well as tax considerations.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by
a broker-dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the
following securities:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Variable life insurance
• Variable annuities
• Mutual fund shares
• United States governmental securities
• Interests in partnerships investing in real estate
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only
be implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives,
tolerance for risk, liquidity and suitability.
MANAGER OF MANAGERS PROGRAM
CCG Investments offers advisory management services to clients through our Manager of
Managers Program. We provide the client with an asset allocation strategy developed through
personal discussions in which the client's goals and objectives are established based on the
client's particular circumstances. This asset allocation strategy is drafted into the client's
Personal Investment Policy Statement.
CCG Investments performs management searches of various registered investment advisers.
Based on the client's individual circumstances and needs (as exhibited in the client's Personal
Investment Policy Statement) we determine which selected registered investment adviser's
("adviser" or "asset manager") portfolio management style is appropriate for that client.
Factors considered in making this determination include account size, risk tolerance, the
opinion of each client and the investment philosophy of the selected asset manager. Clients
should refer to the asset manager's Firm Brochure or other disclosure document for a full
description of the services offered. Client meetings are available on a regular basis, or as
determined by the client, to review the account.
Once we identify the most appropriate asset manager(s), our firm provides the selected
adviser with the client's Personal Investment Policy Statement, who then creates and
manages the client's portfolio based on that Personal Investment Policy Statement.
On an ongoing basis, we monitor the performance of the asset manager(s). If we determine
that a particular adviser is not providing sufficient management services to the client, or is not
managing the client's portfolio in a manner consistent with that client's Personal Investment
Policy Statement, then we may move the client’s portfolio to a different asset manager and/or
program sponsor. Under this scenario, our firm retains the discretion to hire and fire the asset
manager and/or move the client’s portfolio to a different program.
At least annually, we meet with the client to review and update, as necessary, the client's
Personal Investment Advisory Statement. However, should there be any material change in
the client's personal and/or financial situation, we should be notified immediately to determine
whether any review and/or revision of the client's Personal Investment Advisory Statement is
warranted.
PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES
We also provide several advisory services separately or in combination. While the primary
clients for these services will be pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, we offer these
services, where appropriate, to individuals and trusts, estates and charitable organizations.
Pension Consulting Services are comprised of four distinct services. Clients may choose
to
use any or all of these services.
Investment Policy Statement Preparation (hereinafter referred to as ''IPS''):
We will meet with the client (in person or over the telephone) to determine an appropriate
investment strategy that reflects the plan sponsor's stated investment objectives for
management of the overall plan. Our firm then prepares a written IPS detailing those needs
and goals, including an encompassing policy under which these goals are to be achieved.
The IPS also lists the criteria for selection of investment vehicles as well as the procedures
and timing interval for monitoring of investment performance.
Selection of Investment Vehicles:
We assist plan sponsors in constructing appropriate asset allocation models. We will then
review various mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which investments are
appropriate to implement the client's IPS. The number of investments to be recommended will
be determined by the client, based on the IPS.
Monitoring of Investment Performance:
We monitor client investments continually, based on the procedures and timing intervals
delineated in the Investment Policy Statement. Although our firm is not involved in any way in
the purchase or sale of these investments, we supervise the client's portfolio and will make
recommendations to the client as market factors and the client's needs dictate.
Employee Communications:
For pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plan clients with individual plan participants exercising
control over assets in their own account (''self-directed plans''), we may also provide quarterly
educational support and investment workshops designed for the plan participants. The nature
of the topics to be covered will be determined by us and the client under the guidelines
established in ERISA Section 404(c). The educational support and investment workshops will
NOT provide plan participants with individualized, tailored investment advice or individualized,
tailored asset allocation recommendations.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
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, Medicaid 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.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary
planning, estate planning and business planning.
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 12/31/2022, we were actively managing $1,400,000,000 of client assets on a
non- discretionary basis.