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MCF Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
MCF Advisors, LLC (“Company”) is an SEC registered investment adviser with offices in Covington, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky. Company and its representatives are in compliance with the current filing requirements imposed upon SEC registered investment advisers by those states in which Company maintains clients. Company may only transact business in those states in which it is registered, or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements. Company’s web site is limited to the dissemination of general information pertaining to its advisory services, together with access to additional investment-related information, publications, and links. Accordingly, the publication of Company’s web site on the Internet should not be construed by any consumer and/or prospective client as Company’s solicitation to effect, or attempt to effect transactions in securities, or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, over the Internet. Any subsequent, direct communication by Company with a prospective client shall be conducted by a representative that is either registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration in the state where the prospective client resides. For information pertaining to the registration status of Company, please contact the SEC or the state securities regulators for those states in which Company maintains a notice filing. A copy of MCF’s current written disclosure statement and customer relationship summary (“Form CRS”) discussing our advisory services and fees is available at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/. The scope of the services to be provided depends upon the needs of the client and the terms of the engagement. Company does not make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy, timeliness, suitability, completeness, or relevance of any information prepared by any unaffiliated third party, whether linked to Company web site or incorporated herein, and takes no responsibility therefore. All such information is provided solely for convenience purposes only and all users thereof should be guided accordingly.
Please remember that different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including those undertaken or recommended by Company), will be profitable or equal any historical performance level(s).
Certain portions of Company’s web site (i.e. newsletters, articles, commentaries, etc.) may contain a discussion of, and/or provide access to, Company (and those of other investment and non-investment professionals) positions and/or recommendations as of a specific prior date. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions, such discussion may no longer be reflective of current position(s) and/or recommendation(s). Moreover, no client or prospective client should assume that any such discussion serves as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized advice from Company, or from any other investment professional. Company is neither an attorney nor an accountant, and no portion of the web site content should be interpreted as legal, accounting or tax advice. You should consult a qualified tax or legal professional before making any financial decisions or implementing new strategies related to your finances.
Company may conduct life insurance in Kentucky and may be licensed in other states. Financial professionals cannot conduct life insurance business in states in which they are not licensed. This content should not be construed as an offer for the sale of insurance products in unauthorized states or countries.
Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Company is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past endorsement of Company by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser.
To the extent that any client or prospective client utilizes any economic calculator or similar interactive device contained within or linked to Company’s web site, the client and/or prospective client acknowledges and understands that the information resulting from the use of any such calculator/device, is not, and should not be construed, in any manner whatsoever, as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personalized individual advice from Company, or from any other investment professional.
Each client and prospective client agrees, as a condition precedent to his/her/its access to Company’s web site, to release and hold harmless Company, its officers, directors, owners, employees and agents from any and all adverse consequences resulting from any of his/her/its actions and/or omissions which are independent of his/her/its receipt of personalized individual advice from Company.
Scope of services
Certain services described on this site may be offered through affiliated entities. Additional information regarding these relationships and any associated conflicts of interest is available in MCF Advisors’ Form ADV.
Not all services described on this site are available to all clients. Services are subject to separate agreements, eligibility requirements, and applicable fees.
Trust, tax, legal, and accounting services may be provided through affiliated entities or third-party professionals and may require separate engagement arrangements.
Alternative investments, including private equity, private credit, hedge strategies, infrastructure investments, and direct real estate investments, involve significant risks and may not be suitable for all investors.
Diversification and asset allocation do not guarantee profits or protect against losses.
Awards & recognition
Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if MCF is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past endorsement of MCF by any of its clients. Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser.
Best Places to Work in Kentucky
Best Places to Work in Kentucky is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the Commonwealth’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. The process, managed by Workforce Research Group, is based on an assessment of a company’s employee policies and procedures, as well as the results of an internal employee survey. The award is sponsored by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, SHRM Kentucky (formerly KYSHRM), and a rotating third-party sponsor (ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company, 2020–2023; Lifestyle Health Plans, 2019; CHI Saint Joseph Health, 2024–2026). Firms receive an email invitation to participate in the survey. MCF employees, active as of January 20, 2026, received an email invitation to participate in the 2026 survey. No payment was required for participating in the survey, however, MCF is a dues-paying member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Each company that chooses to participate in the survey process does pay a fee for the administration and completion of the employer and employee survey so that the data dashboard and feedback can be received. Each year, 100 companies are selected as winners. The total number of participating companies is not disclosed. MCF attends the annual awards banquet, where winner rankings are announced, and which requires payment for the cost of attendance. The date of the 2026 banquet is June 18, 2026.
Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Ranking
Financial Advisor Magazine’s Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) Ranking is an annual ranking of independent registered investment advisers based primarily on assets under management reported by participating firms. MCF Advisors was most recently recognized in the 2026 Financial Advisor Magazine RIA Ranking, published in July 2026, based on assets under management reported as of December 31, 2025. Rankings are based on information voluntarily submitted by participating firms that meet the publication’s eligibility requirements. MCF did not pay a fee to be included in the ranking. The ranking should not be construed as a guarantee of future investment performance or client experience.
Cincinnati Business Courier Best Places to Work
The Cincinnati Business Courier’s Best Places to Work is a survey and awards program that utilizes employee surveys administered by Quantum Workplace. MCF Advisors was recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work honoree, with the award presented at the Best Places to Work Awards ceremony on August 20, 2026. The recognition was based on employee survey results collected during the 2026 evaluation period. Neither employers nor employees pay a fee for inclusion in the rankings, and MCF did not pay to participate. MCF did not purchase reprints or electronic-use rights associated with the recognition. This award should not be construed as a guarantee of future investment performance or client experience.
Cincinnati Business Courier Largest Greater Cincinnati Money Management Firms
The Cincinnati Business Courier’s Largest Greater Cincinnati Money Management Firms ranking is based on locally managed assets reported by participating firms. MCF Advisors was recognized in the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 rankings, with its most recent recognition occurring in 2022, based on locally managed assets as of May 1, 2022. The ranking includes the top 25 firms by locally managed assets. No payment was required to participate; however, certain MCF employees maintain subscriptions to the publication. Following publication, MCF purchased electronic-use rights and reprints associated with the ranking. The number of participating firms is not disclosed by the publication. This ranking should not be construed as a guarantee of future investment performance or client experience.
Commerce Lexington Business Success Award
The Commerce Lexington Business Success Award is presented through Commerce Lexington’s annual Salute to Small Business program. MCF Advisors received the Business Success Award on August 25, 2016. Eligible businesses must be active members of Commerce Lexington, have completed at least three years of operation in the local market, and employ fewer than 100 employees (the eligibility requirement in effect for the 2016 award cycle). Applicants voluntarily submitted information for consideration and were evaluated during the 2016 award cycle based on criteria including community involvement, management practices, financial performance, workplace culture, employee relations, and overall business leadership. No fee was required to apply beyond Commerce Lexington membership dues, and MCF did not pay a separate fee to participate in the award process. Award recipients were selected from submitted applications and announced at the annual Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on August 25, 2016. This award should not be construed as a guarantee of future investment performance or client experience.