Resurgent Financial Advisors, LLC (“Resurgent”, “the Firm”, “we”, “our”, “us”) opened its doors in
2019. The Firm is primarily owned by Kip Caffey, CEO and Invergarry Holdings LP. In addition to
Resurgent Financial Advisors, LLC, our Firm conducts some of its investment advisory business under
different entity names which are listed in the Firm’s ADV Part 1 Section 1.B of Schedule D.
Resurgent offers a variety of advisory services, including financial planning, investment management,
analysis, evaluation and monitoring. Resurgent works primarily with individuals and families. We
believe that sound financial advice must be based on a thorough knowledge of client financial
circumstances, risk tolerances and financial and personal goals. Our advisors begin client
relationships by getting to know those considerations. Resurgent seeks to provide ongoing financial
planning and investment strategies consistent with the goals and values defined by our clients. Prior to
Resurgent rendering any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are required to enter into one or
more written agreements with Resurgent setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory
relationship (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”).
Resurgent Financial Advisors LLC has regulatory assets under management of $348,088,434.71
managed on a discretionary basis and $52,051,933.96 on a non-discretionary basis as of December 31,
2022.
While this brochure generally describes the business of Resurgent, certain sections also discuss the
activities of its Access Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons
occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees or any other person who
provides investment advice on Resurgent’s behalf and are subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
Advisory Services
Resurgent offers clients a broad range of investment management services, which may include any or
all of the following functions: retirement income planning, education funding analysis, charitable giving
analysis, intergenerational wealth transfer, tax optimization for investment assets and cash flow
planning.
Resurgent offers these investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary
basis. Resurgent primarily allocates client assets among various mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”) and independent investment managers (“Sub-Advisors”), as well as a limited amount of
individual debt and equity securities, and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), in accordance with a
client’s stated investment objectives. In addition, where appropriate, Resurgent also recommends that
certain eligible clients invest in alternative investments and/or privately placed securities, which may
include debt, equity and/or interests in pooled investment vehicles (e.g., private equity funds).
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other investment
held in client portfolios.
Resurgent may advise clients on certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary
Custodian. Examples of these include life insurance, annuity contracts, and assets held in employer
sponsored retirement plans and qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, Resurgent
directs or recommends the allocation of client assets among the various investment options available
with the product. These assets are generally maintained at the underwriting insurance company, or the
Custodian designated by the product’s provider. Resurgent may receive compensation for such
recommendations in certain circumstances.
Resurgent tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on
a continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and
objectives. Resurgent consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk
of not achieving stated financial goals and objectives, as well as a client’s time horizon, liquidity
constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients are advised
to promptly notify Resurgent if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any
limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or
mandates on the management of their accounts if Resurgent determines,
in its sole discretion, the
conditions will not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly
burdensome to the Firm’s management efforts.
In performing these services, Resurgent is not required to verify any information received from the
client or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.,) and is expressly
authorized to rely on such information. Resurgent may recommend clients engage the Firm for additional
related services, that its investment advisors in their individual capacities as insurance agents and/or
other professionals to implement their recommendations. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest
exists if they engage Resurgent’s investment advisors if additional services outside the Firm are
provided for compensation. Clients retain absolute discretion over all decisions regarding
implementation and are under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations made by Resurgent
under a financial planning or consulting engagement.
Clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify the Firm of any change in their
financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising
Resurgent’s portfolio management and/or services.
Use of Sub-Advisors
As mentioned above, where appropriate, Resurgent selects certain Sub-Advisors to actively manage a
portion of its clients’ assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an
Independent Manager are set forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent
Manager or within the Investment Advisory Agreement (“IAA”) executed with Resurgent. In addition
to this brochure, clients will also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Sub-
Advisors engaged to manage their assets.
Resurgent evaluates a variety of information about Sub-Advisors, which may include the Sub-Advisors’
public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Sub-Advisors themselves and other third-party
analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Sub-Advisors’
investment strategies, past performance, and risk results in relation to its clients’ individual portfolio
allocations and risk exposure. Resurgent also takes into consideration each Independent Manager’s
management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research capabilities,
among other factors.
Resurgent continues to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of
the Sub-Advisors. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being
managed by Sub-Advisors. Resurgent seeks to ensure the Sub-Advisors’ strategies and target
allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
In cases where a Sub-adviser is engaged in a client relationship, the client will also sign an advisory
contract directly with the Sub-Adviser (Dual Contract Relationships) or through Resurgent combined
with the Sub-Adviser (Single Contract Relationships). The Sub-Adviser will deliver their Firm
Brochure, such as this one, to the client as well.
Fiduciary Responsibility for Retirement Accounts
When we provide investment advice to a client regarding a retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, Resurgent is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act (ERISA) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so
we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in the best interest of the client and not put
Resurgent’s interest ahead of the client’s interest.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent
advice);
Never put our financial interests ahead of the client’s financial interests when making
recommendations (give loyal advice);
Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interests, fees and investments;
Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that gives advice that is in the best interest
of the client;
Charge no more than is reasonable for services provided; and
Give the client basic information about conflicts of interest.