First Down Financial
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About
First Down Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning and qualified‑plan advisory services primarily for high‑net‑worth individuals as well as pension, trust and business clients. The firm manages roughly $57 million across about 52 client relationships and implements advice through model asset‑allocation portfolios.
The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and passive, asset‑class implementation, using institutional asset‑class mutual funds (including DFA funds) supplemented by individual U.S. treasuries or laddered municipal bonds when appropriate. Portfolios are managed on a discretionary basis against documented investment policies and are monitored and rebalanced to maintain target allocations and factor exposures.
Compared with many peers, FDF discloses active client education and communications programs — it periodically publishes newsletters and conducts seminars and workshops for clients and plan participants — and it offers managed model portfolios to qualified‑plan sponsors. The firm also discloses that some supervised persons are licensed insurance agents and that it may present annuity or life insurance products, with commissions for placement described as a potential conflict of interest.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$0 - $249,999: Maximum 1.75% annually (accepted at discretion) $250,000 - $499,999: 1.5% to 2.0% annually (blended tier) $500,000 - $999,999: 1.25% annually $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 1.10% annually $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.90% annually $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.75% annually $10,000,000+: Quoted on an individual basis
Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Fee-only, no commissions or sales charges from investment products
Main office
See office1942 W Cr 419, Suite #1030
Oviedo FL 32766
Advisors at this office
1
Offices (2)
Most active in
California · Florida · Ohio
Also doing business as
First Down Financial · First Down Financial, Inc.
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
Advisors at this firm
Stephen V
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Oviedo, FL
First Down Financial
Stephen Vettorel is a financial advisor at First Down Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Fisher Investments and Brookstone Capital Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is the founder and president of Riptide Financial, LLC, an insurance agency. First Down Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified-plan advisory services primarily for high-net-worth individuals as well as pension, trust, and business clients. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with passive asset-class implementation and actively engages clients through educational programs and managed model portfolios.
Jaden G
Series 65
Scottsdale, AZ
First Down Financial
Jaden Gallion is a financial advisor at First Down Financial based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 65 license and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Elite Financial, West Coast Financial, Mt. Spokane, and RW Gallion Inc. First Down Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified-plan advisory services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, pension, trust, and business clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based, passive asset-class investment approach and actively engages in client education through newsletters, seminars, and workshops.
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