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Fortem Financial Group, LLC

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Client assets under management

$585,290,430

Clients

333

42% high-net-worth

Advisors

5

of 10 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

67

Typical

Average account size

$1,757,629

About

Fortem Financial Group provides financial planning, consulting, discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting for high‑net‑worth individuals, families, corporations, employee benefit plans, trusts and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity and fixed‑income securities and offers integrated oversight of held‑away accounts (using the Pontera order management system) and plan assets.

Portfolios are constructed from an initial financial plan and investment policy statement and emphasize diversification, modern portfolio theory and alignment with each client’s risk tolerance, time horizon and liquidity needs; the firm also uses Independent Managers where appropriate. Fortem monitors accounts on an ongoing basis with at least annual reviews and, for retirement clients, acts in a fiduciary capacity under ERISA and Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Distinctive features include Fortem’s position as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners and a range of operational affiliates and third‑party relationships that are outside the norm for many adviser teams — for example, a mortgage intermediary affiliate (Fortem Loans), an insurance placement affiliate (Focus Risk Solutions/Fortem Financial Insurance), and revenue‑sharing arrangements with UPTIQ and Flourish for credit and cash‑management solutions. Some supervised persons are also associated with a broker‑dealer (M.S. Howells) and may receive commissions for brokerage or insurance products; the firm discloses these compensation relationships, the related conflicts of interest, and the steps it takes to provide such services on a disclosed, generally nondiscretionary basis.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management
Credit and cash management solutions and insurance solutions

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning and consulting services available on fixed-fee basis, negotiable.

Percentage

0.25% – 1.75% annually, varying by portfolio size and service type

Commissions

Certain supervised persons earn commissions from insurance product sales and securities brokerage as registered representatives.

Project-based

Hourly fees may apply for financial planning and consulting services (specific rates not stated).

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 depending on scope and complexity.

Main office location

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

44801 Village Court #201

Palm Desert CA 92260, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Idaho · Illinois · Kansas · Louisiana · Nevada · New Hampshire · Ohio · Oregon · Texas · Utah · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Brian A

Series 63, Series 65

Palm Desert, CA

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

Brian Amidei is a financial advisor with Fortem Financial Group, LLC in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortem Financial Group since 2018 and previously at Hightower Securities and Hightower Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he owns BPA Capital Management, Inc. Fortem Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm builds diversified portfolios based on client-specific financial plans, utilizing modern portfolio theory and quantitative tools, and offers integrated planning that includes held-away accounts and retirement plan consulting.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Nadyne A

Series 65

Phoenix, AZ

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

Nadyne Abubo is a financial advisor with Fortem Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fortem Financial Group since 2024. Her prior work experience includes roles in the restaurant and service industries as well as employment at a non-denominational Christian church. Fortem Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses client-specific financial plans and diversified portfolios, employing tools such as modern portfolio theory and quantitative optimization.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Cole P

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

Cole Pine is a financial advisor at Fortem Financial Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MassMutual and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he has held roles related to brewing and university affiliations. Fortem Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm builds diversified portfolios based on client-specific financial plans using modern portfolio theory and quantitative optimization tools.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Joseph R

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

Joseph Romano is a financial advisor with Fortem Financial Group, LLC in Palm Desert, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Hightower Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Romano serves as a voluntary board member for local charities in the Coachella Valley and holds a vice chairman role for a charity event benefiting St. Jude. Fortem Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm builds client-specific portfolios using diversified assets and employs modern portfolio theory and quantitative tools, with access to affiliated service providers offering mortgage lending, credit management, and insurance solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Brett D

Series 66

Palm Desert, CA

Fortem Financial Group, LLC

Brett D'orlando is a financial advisor at Fortem Financial Group, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fortem Financial Group since 2018, following prior roles at Fortem Financial, LLC and Hightower Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns BCD Capital Management, Inc., a flow-through entity for RIA and insurance compensation. Fortem Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios based on client-specific financial plans and employs modern portfolio theory and quantitative optimization tools, with options for tactical strategies when appropriate.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Life insurance needs analysis Options & derivatives strategies Executive Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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