# Bona Fide Finance

> Bona Fide Finance is a state-registered investment advisory firm in Bismarck, ND, registered since 2015, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026.

- CRD: 281078
- Filed as: BONA FIDE FINANCE
- Legal name: Bona Fide Finance, LLC
- Registration: State-registered investment adviser (status as filed: APPROVED)
- Location: Bismarck, ND
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: February 13, 2026
- Public record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281078
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/bona-fide-finance-bismarck-nd-281078

## Quick answers

**How is Bona Fide Finance compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Bona Fide Finance reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Bona Fide Finance located?**
Bona Fide Finance's principal office is in Bismarck, ND, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Bona Fide Finance registered with the SEC or a state?**
Bona Fide Finance is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2015. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 281078.

**How much does Bona Fide Finance manage?**
Bona Fide Finance reports $15,703,197 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated February 13, 2026 (100% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Bona Fide Finance serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (43); high net worth individuals (8).

**Does Bona Fide Finance report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/281078

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Hourly charges
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $15,703,197
- Discretionary: $15,703,197
- Non-discretionary: $0

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 43 | $10,673,151 |
| High net worth individuals | 8 | $5,030,046 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Pension consulting services
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)
- Educational seminars/workshops

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2015 (11 years)
- Employees: 4 total, 1 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, LA, ND
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- bonafidefinance.com
- Facebook @BONA-FIDE-FINANCE-1481028082190102
- LinkedIn @ben-martinek-cfp®-ea-cslp®-38848a7b

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Bona Fide Finance (CRD 281078): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.