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DAUS Financial Services LLC
CRD #323054
SEC #801-127526
CIK #
AUM 270.5 M (2026-02-16)
Employees 8 (38% Investors, 0% Brokers)
Fees
Minimum
Phone269-321-7472
Address487 South Drake Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Source [IAPD] [Website] [LinkedIn] [Facebook]
Total AUM ($M)
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Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (7/8/2026) [Brochure]
Fees and Compensation

The following types of fees will be assessed:

Asset Management – Fees are charged monthly in arrears and are based primarily on asset size
and the level of complexity of the services provided. Accounts that are serviced through
Envestnet (a third-party money manager platform) will have advisory fees associated with that
service which are separate from those charged by DFG. Specifically, clients in the Envestnet
program will be charged to cover the money manager fee, and DFG does not share in any fees
assessed by Envestnet, which also may be charged on a different billing cycle than DFG. Details
will be provided to those clients that are utilizing Envestnet asset managers. In individual cases,
DFG has the sole discretion to negotiate fees that are lower than the standard fee shown or to
waive fees. Fees are not based on the share of capital gains or capital appreciation of the funds
or any portion of the funds. Comparable services for lower fees may be available from other
sources. Fees for the initial month will be prorated based upon the number of calendar days in
the calendar month that the advisory agreement is in effect. Fees are based on the market value
of the assets on the last business day of the month. Annual fees range from .65% - 1.50%,
depending on the amount of assets under management (“AUM”) – See chart below. Consulting
services are included in these fees for asset management services with the exception of unique
circumstances that may require a separate agreement for financial planning services (description
and fees are discussed below). If the situation warrants separate financial planning fees, it will
be discussed upfront and a separate agreement will be negotiated.

Fee Schedule for Asset Management:

 Total Account Value                                  Maximum Annual Advisory Fee
 Under $250,000                                                1.50%
 Next $250,000                                                 1.35%
 Next $500,000                                                 1.25%
 Next $1,000,000                                               1.15%
 Next $3,000,000                                               1.00%
 Next $5,000,000                                               0.85%
 Over $10,000,000                                              0.65%

*There is a minimum annual fee per household ranging between $5,000 and $12,000. The fee
charged is based on the program invested in and disclosed in the client agreement.

As authorized in the client agreement, the account custodian withdraws Daus Financial Group,
LLC’s advisory fees directly from the clients’ accounts according to the custodian’s policies,
practices, and procedures. The custodial statement includes the amount of any fees paid to DFG
for advisory services. You should carefully review the statement from your custodian/broker-
dealer’s statement and verify the calculation of fees. Your custodian/broker-dealer does not
verify the accuracy of fee calculations.

Fees are charged in arrears on a monthly basis, meaning that advisory fees for a month are
charged on the first day of the following month. Clients may terminate investment advisory
services obtained from DFG, without penalty, upon written notice within five (5) business days
after entering into the advisory agreement with DFG. The client is responsible for any fees and
charges incurred by the client from third parties as a result of maintaining the account such as
transaction fees for any securities transactions executed and account maintenance or custodial
fees. Thereafter, the client may terminate advisory services upon written notice delivered to and
received by DFG. Clients who terminate investment advisory services during a month are
charged a prorated advisory fee based on the date of DFG’s receipt of client’s written notice to
terminate. Any earned but unpaid fees are immediately due and payable, and any prepaid and
unearned fees will be immediately refunded.

Financial Planning – Financial planning services are charged in advance through a fixed fee or
in arrears through an hourly arrangement as agreed upon between the client and Daus Financial
Group, LLC. There will never be an instance where $1,200 or more in fees is charged six or
more months in advance. Hourly fees are generally charged when the scope of services cannot
be determined or if the services are limited to one meeting. Fixed fees are generally quoted to
the client for longer-term consulting projects or on-going support (retainer services). Fees are
negotiable and vary depending upon the complexity of the client situation and services to be
provided. Hourly fees range from $250 - $1,000 per hour, depending on what is negotiated
between DFG and the client. Similar financial planning services may be available elsewhere for
a lower cost to the client. Fixed fees for longer-term consulting projects or on-going support
range from $1,500 to $50,000. An estimate for total hours and charges is determined at the start
of the advisory relationship.

Typically, clients will be invoiced monthly for hourly engagements, for all time spent by DFG as
agreed upon by client or upon completion of the services if less than a month. For on-going
support retainer services, clients will be billed quarterly in advance. Clients who wish to
terminate the planning process prior to completion may do so with written notice. The client
may obtain a refund of a pre-paid fee if the advisory contract is terminated before the end of the
billing period by contacting Terra Loew at (269) 321-7472. Upon receipt of written notification,
any earned fee will immediately become due and payable, and any prepaid and unearned fees
will be immediately refunded. A client may terminate an advisory agreement without being
assessed any fees or expenses within five (5) days of its signing.

Additional Fees and Expenses
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Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (7/8/2026) [Brochure]
Types of Clients

DFG offers investment advisory services to individuals and high net worth individuals. There is
a $100,000 minimum account size to open and maintain an advisory account.

Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 8

       Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss

DFG’s methods of analysis and investment strategies incorporate the client’s needs and
investment objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. DFG is not bound to a specific
investment strategy for the management of investment portfolios, but rather consider the risk
tolerance levels pre-determined gathered at the account opening, as well as on an on-going basis.
Examples of methodologies that our investment strategies may incorporate include:

Asset Allocation – Asset Allocation is a broad term used to define the process of selecting a mix
of asset classes and the efficient allocation of capital to those assets by matching rates of return
to a specified and quantifiable tolerance for risk.

Dollar-Cost Averaging – Dollar-cost averaging is the technique of buying a fixed dollar amount
of securities at regularly scheduled intervals, regardless of the price per share. This will
gradually, over time, decrease the average share price of the security. Dollar-cost averaging
lessens the risk of investing a large amount in a single investment at the wrong time.

Technical Analysis – involves studying past price patterns and trends in the financial markets to
predict the direction of both the overall market and specific stocks.

Long-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that the value of those
securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than one year.

Short-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a
relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the securities’
short term price fluctuations.

Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications. Regardless of
your account size or other factors, we strongly recommend that you continuously consult with a
tax professional prior to and throughout the investing of your assets.

Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Although we
manage your portfolio with strategies and in a manner consistent with your risk tolerances, there
can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful. You should be prepared to bear the risk
of loss.

All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a
reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the loss of
future earnings. These risks include market risk, interest rate risk, issuer risk, and general
economic risk. Regardless of the methods of analysis or strategies suggested for your particular
investment goals, you should carefully consider these risks, as they all bear risks.

DFG’s primary goal for investing is to help the client maintain purchasing power over the long
term. This may result in short term variability and loss of principal. Time horizon and risk
tolerance are key determinates of the proper asset allocation. DFG’s approach focuses on taking

appropriate risks for which clients are compensated (i.e. market risk) and seeking to limit or
eliminate risks that do not provide compensation over the long term (i.e. individual stock risk or
lack of portfolio risk).

Below are some more specific risks of investing:

Market Risk. The prices of securities in which clients invest may decline in response to certain
events taking place around the world, including those directly involving the companies whose
securities are owned by the client or an underlying fund; conditions affecting the general
economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic
instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations. Investors should have a
long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in market value.

Management Risk. DFG’s investment approach may fail to produce the intended results. If our
perception of the performance of a specific asset class or underlying fund is not realized in the
expected time frame, the overall performance of client’s portfolio may suffer.

Equity Risk. Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment choices. The value
of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the market as a whole. This
volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio. Small- and mid-cap companies are
subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may experience greater volatility, higher failure
rates, more limited markets, product lines, financial resources, and less management experience
than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have a lower trading volume, which may
disproportionately affect their market price, tending to make them fall more in response to
selling pressure than is the case with larger companies.

Fixed Income Risk. The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make interest and
principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a security, the greater the
risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating agency gives a debt security a lower
rating, the value of the debt security will decline because investors will demand a higher rate of
return. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities is likely to decrease. A
nominal interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate.

Municipal Securities Risk. The value of municipal obligations can fluctuate over time, and may
be affected by adverse political, legislative and tax changes, as well as by financial developments
that affect the municipal issuers. Because many municipal obligations are issued to finance
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AUM Breakdown Accounts AUM ($M)
By Client Type
(a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) 240 89.3
(b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) 87 181.2
(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 0 0.0
Total 936 270.5
By Discretionary
Discretionary 0 0.0
Non-Discretionary 936 270.5
Total 936 270.5
By Non-United States Persons
Non-United States Persons 0.0
United States Persons 270.5
Total 936 270.5
Firm Profile (Form ADV)
Clients2
ServesRetail, Research
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