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AGP Franklin, LLC
dba Aspen Grove Asset Management
dba Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices
of AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the “Advisor”). The Advisor conducts business under two practice names
(“doing business as” or “dba” names), including Aspen Grove Asset Management and Strong Tower Wealth
Management. If you have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at
615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information about AGP Franklin to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about AGP Franklin and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 331699.
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
http://www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
http://www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of AGP Franklin. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
AGP Franklin believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and
will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. AGP Franklin encourages
all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the
Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the initial filing July 25, 2024:
• The Advisor no longer uses independent managers. Please see Items 4, 5, and 10 for additional
information.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices, changes
in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure
or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 331699. You may also
request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at 615-778-9842.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services .................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ........................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services.............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
C. Other Fees and Expenses .............................................................................................................................................. 6
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................................... 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................. 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 8
A. Methods of Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
B. Risk of Loss ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................ 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 10
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ......................................................................................................................... 10
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ........................................................................................................... 10
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 10
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................... 11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................. 11
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Causes for Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 12
A. Compensation Received by AGP Franklin .................................................................................................................... 12
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ....................................................................................................................... 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ........................................................................................................................... 13
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) ................................................................. 14
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplements ..................................................................................................... 21
Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 30
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the laws of the State
of Tennessee. AGP Franklin was founded in May 2024. AGP Franklin is owned and operated by Charles D. Crouch
(Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer) and Edward B. Lewis (Member). The Advisor conducts business
under the dba names of Aspen Grove Asset Management and Strong Tower Wealth Management. This Disclosure
Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided
by AGP Franklin.
B. Advisory Services Offered
AGP Franklin offers investment advisory services to individuals and high net worth individuals (each referred to as a
“Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary, the
Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential conflicts
of interest. AGP Franklin's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more
information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
AGP Franklin provides customized wealth management services for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management
and financial planning services.
Investment Management Services – AGP Franklin works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals
and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. AGP Franklin will
then construct an investment portfolio, consisting of individual stock portfolios to achieve the Client’s investment
goals. The Advisor may also utilize mutual funds, bonds, low-cost, diversified exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types of
investments based on a Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons as
identified between the Advisor and the Client.
AGP Franklin’s investment strategies are primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market conditions.
AGP Franklin will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives,
circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable
restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
AGP Franklin evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. AGP Franklin may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. AGP Franklin may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor
may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement.
AGP Franklin may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital
gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or
overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client
needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will AGP Franklin accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority
as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the Custodian,
pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement accounts
or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws
governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment
advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or
recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another
IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based account to fee-based account). Such a
recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a
result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account to an account managed by
the Advisor.
Financial Planning Services – AGP Franklin will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting
services to Clients as part of its wealth management services. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s
financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve
preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals
and objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to,
investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs and other areas of
a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example, recommendations
may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter retirement savings,
establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
AGP Franklin may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique
situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s
financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not
provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date,
assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor for
investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would increase
the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made
by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the transaction through the
Advisor.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging AGP Franklin to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into an
agreement with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and the
Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – AGP Franklin, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy
that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – AGP Franklin will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – AGP Franklin will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – AGP Franklin will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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D. Wrap Fee Programs
AGP Franklin includes, in addition to certain custodial costs, administrative fees, other fees and expenses (herein
“Covered Costs”) together with its wealth management fees. Including these fees into a single asset-based fee is
considered a “Wrap Fee Program”. The Advisor customizes its wealth management services for its Clients. The
Advisor sponsors the AGP Franklin Wrap Fee Program solely as a supplemental disclosure regarding the
combination of fees. Depending on the level of trading required for the Client’s account[s] in a particular year, the
Client may pay more or less in total fees than if the Client paid its own transaction fees. Please see Appendix 1 –
Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this Disclosure Brochure.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, AGP Franklin manages $195,168,875 in Client assets, $178,100,511 of which is
managed on a discretionary basis and $17,068,364 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more current
information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into a written
agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the wealth management agreement.
Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar
quarter. Wealth management fees range up to 2.25% annually based on several factors, including: the scope and
complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be managed; and the overall relationship with the
Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other
complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
AGP Franklin will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing. As noted in Item 4.D, the Advisor’s wealth management fees will
include Covered Costs. However, the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are generally calculated by the Custodian and deducted directly from the Client’s account(s)
held with the Custodian. However, in certain situations, these fees may be calculated by the Advisor or delegate and
deducted from the Client’s account(s) at the Custodian. In such cases, the Advisor will provide an invoice to the
Custodian at the start of the relevant quarter, specifying the amount to be deducted from the Client’s account(s). The
amount due is calculated by applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management
with AGP Franklin at the end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the
Custodian reflecting deduction of the wealth management fee. Clients are urged to also review and compare the
statement provided by the Advisor to the brokerage statement from the Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform
a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by AGP Franklin to
be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and separate
account forms provided by the Custodian.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties in connection with investments made on behalf of
the Client’s account[s]. AGP Franklin includes Covered Costs as part of its overall wealth management fee through
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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the AGP Franklin Wrap Fee Program. Securities transaction fees for Client-directed trades may be charged back to
the Client. Please see Item 4.D. above as well as Appendix 1 – Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
In addition, all fees paid to AGP Franklin for wealth management services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in
each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the funds,
other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a possible
distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of AGP Franklin, but
would not receive the services provided by AGP Franklin which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client
in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by AGP Franklin to
fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
AGP Franklin may be compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in which services
are rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur
charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by
the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid wealth management fees from the
effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management agreement with the Advisor is
non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
AGP Franklin does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for
securities transactions in any Client account, other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Insurance Agency Affiliation
Certain Advisory Persons are licensed as independent insurance professionals. As an independent insurance
professional, an Advisory Person may earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance products,
including insurance products offered to Clients. Insurance commissions earned by the Advisory Person are separate
and in addition to investment advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest as an Advisory Person who
is also an insurance professional will have an incentive to recommend insurance products to the Client for the purpose
of generating commissions rather than solely based on the Client’s needs. Clients are under no obligation, contractual
or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any Advisory Person affiliated with the Advisor. Please see
Item 10 below.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
AGP Franklin does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
AGP Franklin are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client.
AGP Franklin does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund
or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
AGP Franklin offers investment advisory services to individuals and high net worth individuals. AGP Franklin generally
does not impose a minimum relationship size.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
AGP Franklin primarily employs a fundamental analysis method in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from AGP Franklin are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies,
third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports,
prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria consists
generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being analyzed.
Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value
discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does
not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the
fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these
economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
As noted above, AGP Franklin generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with
their financial goals. AGP Franklin will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold
for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, AGP
Franklin may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client
and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should
be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. AGP Franklin will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy
based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet
their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process.
Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs will
fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk based
on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-ask spread
and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may dissociate from
the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point
in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same price
as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon
rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than
was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that
exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk
associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its
repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the
company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity
Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks
associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. For Example, equity REITs may be affected by
changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the
quality of credit extended. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-
liquidation. REITs, especially mortgage REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the
value of the REIT may decline).
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the Advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matters that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. AGP Franklin values the trust Clients place
in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service
provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory Persons are available on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD#
331699. Please note that Mr. Edward Lewis was subject to a judgement / lien in November 1996 which remains
unresolved.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance Agency Affiliation
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with the Advisor. As an insurance professional, the Advisory
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Person will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Advisory Persons are not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset investment advisory fees. This presents a conflict of interest
in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or Advisory Persons.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with AGP Franklin (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was
developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each Client.
AGP Franklin and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the
obligation of AGP Franklin’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also
to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at 615-778-9842.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
AGP Franklin allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. AGP Franklin does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor
does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. AGP Franklin does not have a
material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
AGP Franklin allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is mitigated
by AGP Franklin requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief
Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the
misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While AGP Franklin allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterwards.
At no time will AGP Franklin, or any Supervised Person of AGP Franklin, transact in any security to the
detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
AGP Franklin does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets and
authorize AGP Franklin to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, AGP Franklin does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where AGP Franklin does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian recommended
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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by the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by AGP
Franklin. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not
engaged. AGP Franklin may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness
of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of
the Custodian’s offices.
The Advisor will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
(“Raymond James”). Raymond James is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and New York Stock Exchange/SIPC
member. Raymond James will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. The Advisor maintains institutional
relationships with Raymond James, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see
Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor enters
into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and other
services. AGP Franklin does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please see
Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - AGP Franklin does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with
the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where AGP Franklin will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are
traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any
security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a
security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). AGP Franklin will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction
costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution,
4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. AGP Franklin will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client. AGP Franklin may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities
are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block
trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of
each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written
statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’
accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons and periodically
reviewed by Charles Crouch, Chief Compliance Officer of AGP Franklin. Formal reviews are generally conducted at
least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least annually.
Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a result of major
changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or
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725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
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3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify AGP Franklin if changes occur in the Client’s
personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may be
triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage statements
are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to the Custodian’s
website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage statements will include
all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also provide Clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by AGP Franklin
AGP Franklin is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment
product. AGP Franklin does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or
any un-related third party. AGP Franklin may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g.
attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients.
Likewise, AGP Franklin may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
As noted in item 12, the Advisor has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the
Advisor in managing Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Raymond James makes available to the Advisor,
certain research and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Raymond James directly from
independent research companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from Raymond
James. The Advisor has an incentive to continue to use or expand the use of Raymond James's services. The Advisor
examined this potential conflict of interest when it chose to enter into the relationship with Raymond James and has
determined that the relationship is in the best interests of the Advisor’s Clients and satisfies its Client obligations,
including its duty to seek best execution. Please see Item 12 above. The Advisor receives access to software and
related support because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Raymond James. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In
fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should
be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these
benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not furnish similar
software, systems support, or services
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for Client
referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
AGP Franklindoes not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined
below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction of
advisory fees, all Clients for whom AGP Franklin exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a
"qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct AGP Franklin to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf. Clients
are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by AGP
Franklin to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
AGP Franklin generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to
by AGP Franklin. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of
such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by AGP Franklin will be in accordance with each
Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
AGP Franklin does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the
sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither AGP Franklin, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of AGP Franklin to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither AGP Franklin, nor any of its Advisory Persons,
have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. AGP Franklin is not required to deliver a balance sheet
along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to
be performed six months or more in the future.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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AGP Franklin, LLC
dba Aspen Grove Asset Management
dba Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Appendix 1
(“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”)
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV2A - Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Program Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and
business practices for AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the “Advisor”) services when offering services pursuant
to a wrap program. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure shall always be accompanied by the AGP Franklin Disclosure
Brochure, which provides complete details on the business practices of the Advisor. If you did not receive the
complete AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure or you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure or the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at 615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin is a registered investment advisor with the SEC. The information in this Wrap Fee Program Brochure
has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment
advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure provides information
about AGP Franklin to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about AGP Franklin and its advisory persons are available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 331699.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2A - Appendix 1 provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s business practices
and conflicts of interest. In particular, this Wrap Fee Program Brochure discusses the Wrap Fee Program offered by
the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Wrap Fee Program Brochure since the initial filing July 25,
2024:
• The Advisor no longer uses independent managers. Please see Item 4 for additional information.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Wrap Fee Program Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Wrap Fee
Program Brochure (along with the complete AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure) or a Summary of Material Changes
shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of AGP Franklin.
At any time, you may view this Wrap Fee Program Brochure and the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s firm name
or CRD# 331699. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at
615-778-9842.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 2 – Material Changes ................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 3 – Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 15
Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................ 16
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients ..................................................................................... 17
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ....................................................................................... 17
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers ............................................................................ 19
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers ............................................................................................... 19
Item 9 – Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 19
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 4 – Services Fees and Compensation
A. Services
AGP Franklin provides customized investment advisory services for its Clients. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is
provided as a supplement to the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure (Form ADV 2A). This Wrap Fee Program
Brochure is provided along with the complete Disclosure Brochure to provide full details of the business practices
and fees when selecting AGP Franklin as your investment advisor.
As part of the wealth management fees noted in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure, AGP Franklin includes, in addition
to securities transaction fees, certain custodial, and administrative services fees. (herein “Covered Costs”) as part of
the overall wealth management fee. Securities regulations often refer to this combined fee structure as a “Wrap Fee
Program”. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for exchange-traded
fund (“ETF”) and equity trades in Client accounts, but typically charges for mutual funds and other types of
investments. The Advisor sponsors the AGP Franklin Wrap Fee Program.
The sole purpose of this Wrap Fee Program Brochure is to provide additional disclosure relating the combination of
Covered Costs into a single “bundled” wealth management fee. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure references back
to the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure in which this Wrap Fee Program Brochure serves as an Appendix. Please
see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Disclosure Brochure for details on AGP Franklin’s investment
philosophy and related services.
B. Program Costs
Advisory services provided by AGP Franklin are offered in a wrap fee structure whereby Covered Costs are included
in the overall wealth management fee paid to AGP Franklin. As the level of activity in a Client’s account[s] may vary
from year to year, the annual cost to the Client may be more or less than engaging for advisory services where the
Covered Costs are borne separately by the Client. The cost of the Wrap Fee Program varies depending on services
to be provided to each Client, however, the Client is not charged more if there is higher trading activity or other
Covered Costs. A Wrap Fee structure presents a conflict of interest as the Advisor is incentivized to limit the number
of trades placed in the Client’s account[s] or to utilize securities that do not have transaction fees. As noted above,
the Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client
accounts, but typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. As such, the Advisor is incentivized
to utilize ETFs and other equity securities to limit the overall cost to the Advisor. The Advisor will only place Client
assets into a Wrap Fee Program when it is believed to be in the Client’s best interest. Please see Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation of the Disclosure Brochure for complete details on fees.
C. Fees
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly in advance pursuant to the terms of the wealth management agreement.
Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar
quarter. Wealth management fees range up to 2.25% annually based on several factors, including: the scope and
complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be managed; and the overall relationship with the
Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other
complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
AGP Franklin will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing. As noted in Item 4.D of the Disclosure Brochure, the Advisor’s wealth
management fees will include Covered Costs. However, the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions,
fees, and costs.
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725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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As noted above, the Wrap Fee Program includes Covered Costs incurred in connection with the discretionary wealth
management services provided by AGP Franklin, as part of its overall wealth management fee.
In addition, all fees paid to AGP Franklin for wealth management services or part of the Wrap Fee Program are
separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to their shareholders,
if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will
generally be used to pay management fees for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody,
brokerage and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. Securities transaction fees for Client-directed trades
will be charged back to the Client. In connection with the discretionary wealth management services provided by AGP
Franklin, the Client will incur other costs assessed by the Custodian or other third parties, other than the Covered
Costs noted above, such as wire transfer fees, fees for trades executed away from the Custodian, IRA custodial fees
and other fees. The Advisor does not control nor share in these fees. The Client should review both the fees charged
by the fund[s] and the fees charged by AGP Franklin to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please see Item
5.C. – Other Fees and Expenses in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
D. Compensation
AGP Franklin is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program. AGP Franklin receives investment
advisory fees paid by Clients for participating in the Wrap Fee Program and pays the Covered Costs associated with
the management of the Client’s account[s].
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
AGP Franklin offers investment advisory services to individuals and high net worth individuals. AGP Franklin generally
does not impose a minimum account size for establishing a relationship. Please see Item 7 – Types of Clients in the
Disclosure Brochure for additional information.
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Portfolio Manager Selection
AGP Franklin serves as sponsor and as portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee Program.
Related Persons
AGP Franklin personnel serve as portfolio managers for this Wrap Fee Program. AGP Franklin does not serve as a
portfolio manager for any third-party Wrap Fee Programs.
Performance-Based Fees
AGP Franklin does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged by
AGP Franklin are as described in Item 5 of the Disclosure Brochure and are not based upon the capital appreciation
of the funds or securities held by any Client.
AGP Franklin does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund
or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Supervised Persons
AGP Franklin Advisory Persons serve as portfolio managers for all accounts, including the services described in this
Wrap Fee Program Brochure. Details of the advisory services provided are included in Item 4.A. of the Disclosure
Brochure.
Methods of Analysis
Please see Item 8 of the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for details on the
research and analysis methods employed by the Advisor.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients should
be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. AGP Franklin will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy
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725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
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3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet
their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the
investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may
lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to
determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are
included in Item 13 – Review of Accounts of the Disclosure Brochure.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the Client
or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals or
other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts.
The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process.
Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs will
fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading risk based
on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large bid-ask spread
and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and may dissociate from
the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point
in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a mutual
fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the same price
as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will fall
if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the coupon rate
of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower rate than was
previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at a rate that exceeds
the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk, i.e. the risk associated
with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting on its repayment
obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating
which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk
that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the bond.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks associated
with investing in the real estate industry in general. For Example, equity REITs may be affected by changes in the
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of credit
extended. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs,
especially mortgage REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the value of the REIT may
decline).
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments involve
a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss
these risks with the Advisor. Please see Item 8.B. – Risk of Loss in the Disclosure Brochure for details on
investment risks.
Proxy Voting
AGP Franklin does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the
sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
AGP Franklin is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for the Program. The Advisor does not share Client
information with other portfolio managers because it is the sole portfolio manager for this Wrap Fee Program. Please
also see the AGP Franklin Privacy Policy (included after this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
AGP Franklin is a full-service investment management advisory firm. Clients always have direct access to the
Portfolio Managers at AGP Franklin.
Item 9 – Additional Information
A. Disciplinary Information and Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the Advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matters that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. AGP Franklin values the trust Clients place
in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service
provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory Persons are available on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD#
331699. Please note that Mr. Edward Lewis was subject to a judgement / lien in November 1996 which remains
unresolved.
Please see Item 9 of the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure as well as Item 3 of each Advisory Person’s Brochure
Supplement (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for additional information on how to research the
background of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons.
Other Financial Activities and Affiliations
Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Activities and Affiliation and Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure).
B. Code of Ethics, Review of Accounts, Client Referrals, and Financial Information
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each Client. This
Code of Ethics applies to all persons subject to AGP Franklin’s compliance program (our “Supervised Persons”).
Complete details on the AGP Franklin Code of Ethics can be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure).
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Investments in
Review of Accounts
Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of AGP Franklin under the
supervision of the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). Details of the review policies and practices are provided in
Item 13 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure.
Other Compensation
The Advisor has established an institutional relationship with Raymond James to assist the Advisor in managing
Client account[s]. As part of the arrangement, Raymond James makes available to the Advisor, certain research and
brokerage services, including research services obtained by Raymond James directly from independent research
companies. The Advisor may also receive additional services and support from Raymond James. The Advisor has
an incentive to continue to use or expand the use of Raymond James's services. The Advisor examined this potential
conflict of interest when it chose to enter into the relationship with Raymond James and has determined that the
relationship is in the best interests of the Advisor’s Clients and satisfies its Client obligations, including its duty to
seek best execution. Please see Item 12 in the Disclosure Brochure. The Advisor receives access to software and
related support because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Raymond James. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its Clients directly. In
fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should
be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of interest since these
benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not furnish similar
software, systems support, or services.
Please se
Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation in the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap
Fee Program Brochure) for details on additional compensation that may be received by AGP Franklin or its Advisory
Persons. Each Advisory Person’s Brochure Supplement (also included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure)
provides details on any outside business activities and the associated compensation.
Client Referrals from Solicitors
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for Client
referrals.
Financial Information
Neither AGP Franklin, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of AGP Franklin to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither AGP Franklin, nor any of its Advisory Persons,
have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. AGP Franklin is not required to deliver a balance sheet
along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to
be performed six months or more in the future.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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AGP Franklin, LLC
(dba Aspen Grove Asset Management)
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Charles D. Crouch
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Charles
D. Crouch (CRD# 2122991) in addition to the information contained in the AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the
“Advisor”, CRD# 331699) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at 615-778-9842.
Additional information about Mr. Crouch is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2122991.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Charles D. Crouch, born in 1951, is dedicated to advising Clients of AGP Franklin as the Managing Member and
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Crouch earned a Bachelor of Science – Business Administration from David Lipscomb
University in 1975. Additional information regarding Mr. Crouch’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
05/2024 to Present
07/2011 to 07/2024
01/2009 to 07/2024
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, AGP Franklin, LLC dba Aspen
Grove Asset Management
CEO, Aspen Grove Asset Management
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James Financial Services
Advisors, Inc.
Registered Representative, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
11/2002 to 07/2024
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Crouch. Mr. Crouch has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Crouch.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Crouch.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Crouch on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2122991.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Crouch is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Crouch’s role with AGP Franklin. As an insurance professional, Mr. Crouch will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Crouch
is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales
do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Crouch
or the Advisor. Mr. Crouch spends approximately 10% of his time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Crouch has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Crouch serves as the Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of AGP Franklin. Mr. Crouch can be
reached at 615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of AGP Franklin. Further, AGP Franklin is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by AGP Franklin and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, AGP Franklin is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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AGP Franklin is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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AGP Franklin, LLC
(dba Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC)
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Edward B. Lewis
Member
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Edward
B. Lewis (CRD# 2248235) in addition to the information contained in the AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the
“Advisor”, CRD# 331699) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at 615-778-9842.
Additional information about Mr. Lewis is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2248235.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Edward B. Lewis, born in 1968, is dedicated to advising Clients of AGP Franklin as a Member. Mr. Lewis earned a
Bachelor of Science from University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in 1991. Additional information regarding Mr. Lewis’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
07/2024 to Present
09/2020 to 07/2024
Member, AGP Franklin, LLC dba Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
Financial Advisor, Eudaimonia Partners, LLC dba Strong Tower Wealth
Management, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, Morgan Stanley
Registered Representative, Morgan Stanley
04/2011 to 09/2020
03/2011 to 09/2020
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices.
Mr. Lewis has events that require disclosure. These can be found on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name (Edward Lewis) or his Individual CRD# 2248235.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Lewis is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Mr. Lewis’s role with AGP Franklin. As an insurance professional, Mr. Lewis will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr. Lewis
is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales
do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Lewis or
the Advisor. Mr. Lewis spends less than 5% of his time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Lewis has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Lewis serves as a Member of AGP Franklin and is supervised by Charles Crouch, the Chief Compliance Officer.
Mr. Crouch can be reached at 615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of AGP Franklin. Further, AGP Franklin is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by AGP Franklin and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, AGP Franklin is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
AGP Franklin is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jacob R. Hester
Financial Advisor
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Jacob
R. Hester (CRD# 6958041) in addition to the information contained in the AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the
“Advisor”, CRD# 331699) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact us at 615-778-9842.
Additional information about Mr. Hester is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 6958041.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jacob R. Hester, born in 1997, is dedicated to advising Clients of AGP Franklin as a Planning Coordinator. Mr.
Hester earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University in 2018. Additional information
regarding Mr. Hester’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
09/2024 to Present
Planning Coordinator, AGP Franklin, LLC dba Strong Tower Wealth
Management, LLC
Customer Support Specialist, eMoney Advisor
Paraplanner, Evangelista and Associates
Director of Planning, Archer Huntley Financial Services
Universal Banker, Citizens Bank
03/2022 to 02/2023
05/2020 to 01/2021
05/2018 to 05/2019
05/2017 to 12/2017
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hester. Mr. Hester has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims
or administrative proceedings against Mr. Hester.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hester.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Hester on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
6958041.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Hester is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of AGP Franklin’s Clients. Mr. Hester does not have
any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Hester is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of AGP Franklin’s Clients. Mr. Hester does not receive
any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Hester serves as a Planning Coordinator of AGP Franklin and is supervised by Charles Crouch, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Crouch can be reached at 615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of AGP Franklin. Further, AGP Franklin is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by AGP Franklin and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, AGP Franklin is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or
unannounced. AGP Franklin is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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AGP Franklin, LLC
(dba Aspen Grove Asset Management)
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Ethan P. Pflug
Financial Advisor
Effective: July 14, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Ethan
P. Pflug (CRD# 7569627) in addition to the information contained in the AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the
“Advisor”, CRD# 331699) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you
have any questions about the contents of the AGP Franklin Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please
contact us at 615-778-9842.
Additional information about Mr. Pflug is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7569627.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Ethan P. Pflug, born in 2003, is dedicated to advising Clients of AGP Franklin as a Financial Advisor. Mr. Pflug earned
a Double Major in Finance and Economics from the University of Alabama in 2025. Additional information regarding
Mr. Pflug’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Financial Advisor, AGP Franklin, LLC DBA Aspen Grove Asset Management
Student, University of Alabama
Intern, Aspen Grove Asset Management
07/2025 to Present
08/2021 to 05/2025
05/2022 to 08/2024
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Pflug. Mr. Pflug has never been involved
in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration claims or
administrative proceedings against Mr. Pflug.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud;
false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or
extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Pflug.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Pflug on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7569627.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Pflug is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of AGP Franklin’s Clients. Mr. Pflug does not have any
other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Pflug is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of AGP Franklin’s Clients. Mr. Pflug does not receive any
additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Pflug serves as a Financial Advisor of AGP Franklin and is supervised by Charles Crouch, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Crouch can be reached at 615-778-9842.
AGP Franklin has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of AGP Franklin. Further, AGP Franklin is subject to regulatory
oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by AGP Franklin and its Supervised Persons. As
a registered entity, AGP Franklin is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced.
AGP Franklin is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various
reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: July 14, 2025
Our Commitment to You
AGP Franklin, LLC (“AGP Franklin” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal information of
our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as described here in our
Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your private
information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. AGP Franklin (also referred to as "we", "our"
and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or servicing
of our relationship with you.
AGP Franklin does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of
our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set forth
in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
questionnaires
and
suitability
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect Client’s
personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they receive
from us.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
to: processing
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed
upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but not
limited
transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
AGP Franklin does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with financial
institutions where you are a customer and where AGP Franklin or the client
has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share
information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and persons
that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
AGP Franklin does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public personal
information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an opportunity to
prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
us at 615-778-9842.
Strong Tower Wealth Management, LLC
725 Cool Springs Blvd., Suite 330, Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-807-2247
Aspen Grove Asset Management
3326 Aspen Grove Drive Suite 602 Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9842
www.aspengroveassetmanagement.com
www.strongtowerwealthmanagement.com
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