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Security First Financial

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Client assets under management

$299,398,310

Clients

639

10% high-net-worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

320

Very High

Average account size

$468,542

About

Security First Financial provides personalized investment management to individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations, handling the establishment, management and servicing of client investment accounts. As of January 2026 the firm manages approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family units and operates as a fee-only adviser that does not accept commissions.

The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and typically invests primarily in no‑load mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds and certificates of deposit, taking into account the economy, markets, interest rates and clients’ cash‑flow needs. Its stated methods of analysis include charting, fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis; clients are encouraged to schedule periodic portfolio reviews, and the firm may manage employer‑sponsored retirement plans while maintaining custodial relationships subject to surprise examinations under the Custody Rule.

Compared with peers in this support category, Security First Financial has an uncommon client density: two advisors serve roughly 640 family accounts, resulting in a high client count per advisor that is rare among similar firms. The brochure also discloses features that may affect client experience—no account minimums, acceptance of limited powers of attorney for trading, and a policy of not voting proxies—so clients should understand how day‑to‑day and shareholder‑level matters are handled.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,500,000: 0.6% annually $1,500,000+: 0%

Other

Fee-only: 0.6% annually on assets up to $1.5 million; no fee on assets above $1.5 million. Fees may be waived or reduced for family or friends.

Main office location

Security First Financial

6012 S. Linden Road, Suite 10

Swartz Creek MI 48473, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Tennessee · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Edward I

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Swartz Creek, MI

Security First Financial

Edward Irwin is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, and has held prior roles at firms including Reliable Planning LLC and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in business consulting and publishing through his ownership of Reliable Planning LLC and Reliable Portfolio, LLC. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $299 million in assets and focuses on discretionary accounts investing mainly in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Wealth management
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Mark H

Series 65

Swartz Creek, MI

Security First Financial

Mark Herhold is a financial advisor at Security First Financial in Swartz Creek, MI, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Security First Financial since 1999. Security First Financial provides personalized investment management services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $299 million in assets for about 640 family accounts, typically investing in no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and certificates of deposit on a discretionary basis.

Wealth management
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