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None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Artifex Financial Group invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Artifex Financial Group’s separately managed accounts held 38% exchange-traded equities, 37% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 22% cash and equivalents, 3% non-exchange-traded equities, 1% U.S. government and agency bonds and 1% investment grade corporate bonds.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Does Artifex Financial Group have a minimum investment?","answer":"Yes, Artifex Financial Group’s minimum account size for its Investment management services is $500K.","source":"ARTIFEX FINANCIAL GROUP FORM ADV PART 2A (MARCH 28, 2026), filed 30 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"Who owns Artifex Financial Group?","answer":"Artifex Financial Group’s direct owners are Douglas Kinsey (50% to 75%), Darren Harp (50% to 75%), Alexander Browning (5% to 10%) and Kevin OConnor (5% to 10%).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 31 March 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Artifex Financial Group get paid?","answer":"Artifex Financial Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, fixed fees and performance-based fees. 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