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| CRD # | 107631 |
| SEC # | 801-35190 |
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| AUM | 727.8 M (2026-03-02) |
| Employees | 20 (10% Investors, 0% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 800-336-1102 |
| Address | 74 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 |
| Source | [IAPD] [Website] |
| Total AUM ($M) |
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| Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (3/2/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
Management Fees Charged by CFF
CFF earns a fee based on a percentage of assets under management, which is
directly deducted from client assets monthly in arrears based on the account
value on the last day of the previous month. Management fees are prorated for
each capital contribution and withdrawal made during the applicable month
(with the exception of de minimis contributions and withdrawals, as determined
by CFF). Accounts initiated or terminated during a month will be charged a
prorated fee.
Account fees for Funeral Services Escrow Agreements vary based on the client’s
assets under management and any individual state regulations that may apply
and are billed monthly based on the client’s portfolio value at the completion of
the prior full billing month. Our general fee schedule is:
Funeral Services Escrow Account Management Fees
Assets Under Management Fee Percentage
$0 to $650,000 1.15%
$650,001 and above 1.00%
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CFF may, in its sole discretion, offer introductory rates that vary from the fee
schedule above when entering new markets, but the foregoing fee schedule is
not negotiable. However, as noted above, fees may vary slightly from the
schedule based on regulatory restrictions in individual states.
Cemetery Escrow Agreement Fees
Account fees for Cemetery Escrow Agreements are equal to 1.10% of the
amount of assets under management and are billed monthly, in arrears, based
on the client’s portfolio value at the completion of the prior full billing month.
The fee for Cemetery Escrow Agreements is not negotiable.
Compensation from the Sale of Insurance
CFF serves as a managing general agent (“MGA”) for an insurance company. As
an MGA, CFF assists in underwriting insurance policies and receives
compensation for these efforts- from National Guardian Life Insurance
Company. In addition, CFF’s principal receives a commission over-ride, in lieu
of an ongoing asset-based fee, on the sale of insurance products to clients who
wish to use those types of products to fund their obligations under pre-need
service agreements or merchandise sales. Thereceipt of these commissions and
other compensation presents a conflict of interest in that it creates an incentive
for CFF to recommend investment products based on the receipt of
commissions and compensation to CFF and our principal rather than the needs
of the client. Clients may purchase insurance products that CFF’s principal
recommends through any broker, agent, or insurance company the client
desires.
Other Fees & Expenses
The majority of CFF’s clients are cemetery trust accounts. In addition to the fees
charged by CFF, these accounts are also subject to trustee fees. In Wisconsin,
Regions Bank serves as the trustee for the accounts CFF manages. In the rest of
the country, First State Bank serves as the trustee for these trust accounts. In
addition to CFF’s fee, the trust accounts will also have expenses and fees payable
to the trustee/escrow agent, which are disclosed in the Funeral Services Escrow
Agreement and/or Cemetery Escrow Agreement. Clients are also charged
incidental fees such as postage for tax documents that CFF sends out.
Additionally, upon termination, clients are charged for any costs that arise as a
result of the termination of the agreement, such as a client termination and cash
out resulting in CFF having to sell a Treasury security at a loss to- generate the
cash to distribute the client’s investment. Fees relating to the annual audits of
the escrow trust accounts that invest in CFF’s investment strategies are paid
from the respective escrow trust accounts’ assets.
CFF’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other
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related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client.
Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, third- party
investment managers and other third parties such as management fees,
custodial fees, deferred sales charges, transfer taxes, wire transfer and
electronic fund transfer fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts
and securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also
charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus.
Brokerage firms may charge a mark-up or mark-down for the purchase of US
Treasury Bonds. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in
addition to CFF’s fee.
Please refer to Item 12 - Brokerage Practices for additional information
relating to brokerage and other transaction costs.
Termination of Agreement
At termination, fees payable to CFF will be billed on a pro rata basis for the
portion of the month completed and be charged termination costs as noted
above. |
| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (3/2/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 7 - Types of Clients
CFF provides investment advice to funeral homes, cemeteries, and monument
companies. Most client accounts are set up as trusts. In Wisconsin, Regions
Bank serves as the trustee for these trusts while First State Bank serves as the
trustee in the rest of the country. Client relationships vary in scope and length
of service, however, CFF does not have any minimum required amounts to start
a trust.
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| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($M) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 0 | 0.0 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 0 | 0.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 0 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 0 | 0.0 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | 0.0 |
| (n) Other | 1,250 | 727.8 |
| Total | 1,250 | 727.8 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 1,250 | 727.8 |
| Non-Discretionary | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 1,250 | 727.8 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 0.0 | |
| United States Persons | 727.8 | |
| Total | 1,250 | 727.8 |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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| Discretionary AUM | $0.4B |
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