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They include 22 pension and profit-sharing plans.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 17 September 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"employees"}},{"question":"What services does First Light Retirement offer?","answer":"First Light Retirement provides 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 many financial advisors does First Light Retirement have?","answer":"First Light Retirement has 2 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 2 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 First Light Retirement invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, First Light Retirement’s separately managed accounts held 100% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs).","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 First Light Retirement?","answer":"First Light Retirement’s direct owner is Tyler Wolfson (75% or more).","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 17 September 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"scheduleA"}},{"question":"How does First Light Retirement get paid?","answer":"First Light Retirement 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 First Light Retirement registered with the SEC?","answer":"Yes, First Light Retirement has been registered with the SEC as an investment adviser since 8 June 2021. Its CRD number is 314509 and its SEC file number is 801-121422.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1, filed 17 September 2026; IAPD firm record","sourceRef":{"doc":"adv1","section":"identity"}},{"question":"How do I contact First Light Retirement?","answer":"First Light Retirement’s main office is at 1330 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. Its phone number is 858-692-1283. Its website is firstlightretirement.com.","source":"Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 17 September 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."}