# Marylynn Ford

> Marylynn Ford is a fee-only financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial in Claremont, California. Marylynn focuses on tax planning, estate & legacy planning and small business owners. LifeSteps Financial reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** LifeSteps Financial
- **Based in:** Claremont, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $442.7M across 1,191 accounts
- **Specialties:** Tax planning, Estate & legacy planning, Small business owners, Real estate investors, Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Real estate investors, Multi-generational families
- **CRD:** 6027933 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6027933)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, MO
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2010)
- **Firm size:** 9 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.lifestepsfinancial.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marylynn Ford a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Marylynn holds no broker registration, and LifeSteps Financial reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Marylynn charge for financial advice?

Marylynn's firm, LifeSteps Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Marylynn Ford based?

Marylynn Ford is based in Claremont, California.

### What does Marylynn specialize in?

Marylynn's specialties include tax planning, estate & legacy planning, small business owners, real estate investors and family wealth transfer. Marylynn works with real estate investors and multi-generational families.

### Is Marylynn Ford registered with the SEC?

Yes. Marylynn Ford is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and MO (CRD 6027933), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does LifeSteps Financial manage?

LifeSteps Financial reports $442.7M across 1,191 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Marylynn Ford?

Through Marylynn's website, www.lifestepsfinancial.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6027933): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://lifesteps.io/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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