Fiduciary First Advising, LLC fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 29, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Hourly rate

$200⁠-⁠$300/hr

“Hourly rates range between $200-$300 per hour, depending on complexity.”

Annual fee

$1,500⁠-⁠$12,000/yr

“Fees are paid quarterly in advance, ranging from $1,500 to $12,000 annually.”

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How Fiduciary First Advising, LLC bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

• “The annual fees are paid in arrears on a quarterly basis and may be negotiable at the discretion of FFA.”
• “Advisory fees are directly debited from Client accounts, or the Client may choose to pay by check.”
• “Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a prorated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the billing period.”

How Fiduciary First Advising, LLC’s fees compare

• Its hourly rate of $200-$300 is below the New York median of $300. 25% of the 301 other New York planners that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• 2 of the 8 other planners in Rochester that publish an hourly rate charge less.
• Its annual fee of $1,500-$12,000 spans the New York median of $6,250. 55% of the 80 other New York planners that publish an annual fee charge less.
• 3 of the 3 other planners in Rochester that publish an annual fee charge less.

About Fiduciary First Advising, LLC

• Principal: Christopher Coleman
• Solo practice: one person runs the firm, so you work directly with the planner.
• Meets clients remotely: the brochure mentions virtual or online meetings.
• Registered as an adviser: 2022 (4 years).

Planning areas mentioned in the brochure

• Retirement planning
• Estate planning
• College planning
• Business owners
• Cash flow and budgeting

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid

Hourly fees, fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management

Charges a % of assets

Yes

Highest asset based fee in brochure

1.5% a year

Clients

44

Employees

1

Works with

Individuals and high net worth individuals

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Assets managed

$19,663,186

Registered with

State securities regulators

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

317659

Website

fiduciaryfirstadvising.com (opens in new tab)

Phone

(585) 330-8031

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