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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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What services does Financial Design Group offer?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"How much does Financial Design Group charge?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"Which custodians does Financial Design Group use?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"custodians"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Financial Design Group have?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What does Financial Design Group invest in?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Who owns Financial Design Group?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does Financial Design Group get paid?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"Is Financial Design Group registered with the SEC?","answer":"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","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact Financial Design Group?","answer":"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.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 6 January 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"offices"}}],"holdings":null,"notice":"Compiled from public SEC Form ADV filings on the dates in `sources`. Facts as filed; not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. Niva is not affiliated with this firm. Disciplinary history is deliberately not included here or on the page; the SEC publishes the complete record at the `iapdUrl` above."}