Financial Advisor Disclosures Explained: What the ADV Tells You

Every registered investment advisor is required to send clients an annual ADV and privacy policy. Ryan explains what these documents actually contain: how the firm charges fees, what services it provides, any conflicts of interest, background information on the advisors, disciplinary history, and how client data is handled. Aaron shares that reading Alchemy's ADV gave him a clearer picture of who was managing his money.Ryan describes these disclosures as the owner's manual for the relationship. They are written in legal language and most people skim them, but knowing where to find the fee structure and the material changes section is worth a few minutes. If you have a financial advisor, Ryan recommends pulling up the most recent ADV and checking those two sections at minimum. Talk to your advisor if anything raises questions.Find "Your Fiscal Physical" the book on AmazonIf you have suggestions or feedback, please email us at: [email protected], as always, Stay the Course!