Financial Design Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Financial Design Group reports 210 clients. They include 175 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans. Of its assets, 100.0% ($113M across 527 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 6 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 83% | 53% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 13% | 46% |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 3% | 1% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 175 | $60.4M | 53.3% | $345K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 28 | $51.6M | 45.5% | $1.84M |
| Pension and profit-sharing plans | 7 | $1.33M | 1.2% | $190K |
| Total | 210 | $113M | 100% | $540K |
- Clients
- 175
- Regulatory AUM
- $60.4M
- AUM share
- 53.3%
- Avg. per client
- $345K
- Clients
- 28
- Regulatory AUM
- $51.6M
- AUM share
- 45.5%
- Avg. per client
- $1.84M
- Clients
- 7
- Regulatory AUM
- $1.33M
- AUM share
- 1.2%
- Avg. per client
- $190K
Total
- Clients
- 210
- Regulatory AUM
- $113M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $540K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 6
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 0
Financial Design Group charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$500K | 1.00% |
| $500K–$1.2M | 0.75% |
| $1.2M–$2.5M | 0.65% |
| $2.5M and above | 0.55% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Retirement Plan Services
- Annual fee of 0.20% to 0.80% of plan assets, negotiable based on the services requested and assets held.
Brian Farris owns 50% to 75% of Financial Design Group. The leadership team of Financial Design Group includes Chief Compliance Officer Christopher Farris. It has 3 employees, 2 of them in advisory roles.
Leadership
- Christopher FarrisChief Compliance Officer and Managing Member
- Brian FarrisManaging Member
Investment adviser representatives
2 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 2 in advisory functions
- 2 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of Financial Design Group, LLC
Brian Farris
Control person · since June 2021
- Owns 50% to 75% of Financial Design Group, LLC
Christopher Farris
Control person · since April 2022
Besides its headquarters, Financial Design Group has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in Nebraska.
Nebraska · 1 listed address
- 12110 Port Grace Boulevard, Suite 200, LavistaHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Financial Design Group, LLC
- Headquarters
- 12110 Port Grace Boulevard, Suite 200, Lavista, NE 68128
- Website
- fdgomaha.com
- Phone
- 402-509-2250
- SEC file
- 801-134407
- Structure
- Nebraska LLC
- Fiscal year end
- December
Financial Design Group uses Wells Fargo Clearing Services ($110M) as custodian for its separately managed accounts. Financial Design Group does not have custody of client assets.
- Wells Fargo Clearing ServicesWells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC · St. Louis, MO · $110M100%
At year end, Financial Design Group’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (96%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks2%
- Funds96%
- Cash2%
How many clients does Financial Design Group have?
Financial Design Group has 210 clients and manages $113 million for them, as of January 2026. They include 175 individual clients, 28 high-net-worth individuals, and 7 pension and profit-sharing plans.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 6 January 2026
What services does Financial Design Group offer?
Financial Design Group provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and pension consulting.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Financial Design Group charge?
Financial Design Group charges 0.55%–1.00% a year for its Asset Management Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.
Source: FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE, filed 6 January 2026
Which custodians does Financial Design Group use?
Financial Design Group’s separately managed account assets are held at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (St. Louis, MO), with $110M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 6 January 2026
How many financial advisors does Financial Design Group have?
Financial Design Group has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 2 perform investment advisory functions. 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
What does Financial Design Group invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Financial Design Group’s separately managed accounts held 96% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% exchange-traded equities and 2% cash and equivalents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Who owns Financial Design Group?
Financial Design Group’s direct owners are Brian Farris (50% to 75%) and Christopher Farris (50% to 75%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 6 January 2026
How does Financial Design Group get paid?
Financial Design Group is paid through a percentage of assets under management. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Is Financial Design Group registered with the SEC?
Yes, Financial Design Group has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 24 September 2025. Its CRD number is 316103 and its SEC file number is 801-134407.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 6 January 2026; IAPD firm record
How do I contact Financial Design Group?
Financial Design Group’s main office is at 12110 Port Grace Boulevard, Suite 200, Lavista, NE 68128. Its phone number is 402-509-2250. Its website is fdgomaha.com.