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The fee is billed in advance and is negotiable.","source":"FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE 2026, filed 26 August 2026","sourceRef":{"doc":"brochure","section":"fees"}},{"question":"How many financial advisors does Fortress Planning Group have?","answer":"Fortress Planning Group has 5 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 5 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 Fortress Planning Group invest in?","answer":"At the end of its last fiscal year, Fortress Planning Group’s separately managed accounts held 66% exchange-traded equities, 19% non-exchange-traded equities, 12% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 2% cash and equivalents and 1% other. 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