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Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Avaii Wealth Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii 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 Avaii to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Avaii 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 by CRD# 298165.
Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.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 Avaii. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Avaii 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. Avaii 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 change has been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the annual amendment filing on
February 27, 2024:
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Item 5.A has been amended to reflect an updated tiered fee schedules for Investment Management and
Retirement Plan Advisory services. Please see Item 5.A for these updates.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our 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 each Client 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# 298165. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
Item 2 – Material Changes
Item 4 – Advisory Services
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 – Custody
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Item 18 – Financial Information
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Avaii Wealth Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”)
under the laws of the State of Wisconsin in July 2018 and launched as a registered investment advisor in
September 2018. Avaii is owned and operated by Christian J. Doule (President and Wealth Advisor), Mark
Truettner (Member, Wealth Advisor), Joel Blattner (Partner, Director of Investments, Chief Compliance Officer),
and David Jensen (Partner and Wealth Advisor). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the
qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided by Avaii.
For more information regarding this disclosure Brochure, please contact Joel Blattner, the Chief Compliance
Officer, at (920) 214-1212.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Avaii provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses and
retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”). Avaii provides individualized services to each Client, which are
determined during initial conversations and updated over the course of the relationship as needed or requested
by the Client.
Avaii 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. Avaii’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.
Investment Management Services
Avaii 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. Avaii will then construct a portfolio, consisting of primarily
of active and passive mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), individual equity securities, individual fixed
income securities and other types of investments, as appropriate to meet the needs of each Client. Evaluation of
legacy investments will include a review of portfolio fit, tax situation and other considerations.
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. Avaii will construct, implement and monitor the
portfolio on a discretionary basis with respect to the Client’s investment policy statement.
At no time will Avaii 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 their designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Participant Account Management: As part of the Advisor’s Investment Management Services, when appropriate,
the Advisor will use a third party platform to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined
contribution plan participant accounts, with discretion. The platform allows us to avoid being considered to have
custody of Client funds since we do not have direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. We are not
affiliated with the platform in any way and receive no compensation from them for using their platform. A link will
be provided to the Client allowing them to connect an account(s) to the platform. Once Client account(s) is
connected to the platform, Adviser will review the current account allocations. When deemed necessary, Adviser
will rebalance the account considering client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations
will consider current economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account performance over time,
minimize loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance. Client
account(s) will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes will be made as deemed necessary.
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Retirement Accounts – When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will recommend that a Client
take a distribution from an ERISA sponsored plan or to roll over the assets to an Individual Retirement Accounts
(“IRAs”), 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). In such instances, the Advisor will serve as an investment fiduciary as that term is defined under
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as
applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. 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.
Use of Independent Managers
Avaii will in certain circumstances recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated investment managers
or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment
portfolio, based on the Client’s needs and objectives. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing oversight and
due diligence over each Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Clients investment
objectives and overall best interests. The Advisor will also assist the Client in the development of the initial policy
recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Client will be provided with the
Independent Manager's Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate
disclosures).
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Avaii provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan
Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is customized
to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
∙ Vendor Analysis
∙ Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
∙ Investment Management
∙ Performance Reporting
∙ Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
∙ Benchmarking Services
Avaii may provide investment advisory services on behalf of the Plan and Plan Sponsor, which may be in either a
3(21) or 3(38) context depending on whether or not the Advisor is also providing discretionary investment
management over the Plan assets. For 3(38) services, the Advisor shall have the discretion to select the
investments for the Plan and/or make investment decisions on behalf of Plan Participants.
These services are provided by Avaii serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan
Sponsor is provided with a written description of Avaii’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered and
all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
Financial Planning Services
Financial Planning Services are at the core of the Client relationship with Avaii. Financial planning is an
evaluation of a Client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash
flows, asset values and withdrawal plans while also understanding personal values, goals and objectives.
Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact
and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the Client.
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Avaii will provide financial planning and consulting services to Clients pursuant to a written financial planning
agreement. Services are offered in several areas depending on the Client’s goals, objectives and financial
situation. Generally, such financial planning services will involve a written report which provides the Client with a
detailed financial plan to assist the Client in achieving his or her financial goals and objectives. This planning or
consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, financial position, tax
considerations, employee benefits, investment analysis, insurance analysis, retirement analysis, death and
disability considerations, and estate planning.
Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of contract date, assuming all information and
documents requested are provided promptly by the Client.
Avaii may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists as appropriate for their unique
situation. 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 Client’s
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. 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 Avaii to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements 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 – Avaii, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Portfolio Construction – Avaii will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Avaii will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio. Avaii will review Client portfolios at least annually.
● Financial Planning – Avaii provides initial and ongoing planning services, to assist Clients in meeting the
financial goals.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Avaii does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by Avaii.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Avaii manages $442,587,428 in Client assets, $427,525,469 of which are managed
on a discretionary basis and $15,061,959 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 one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
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A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid either monthly or quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, (the “Billing
Period”), pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement. Fees are calculated and deducted in
advance of each Billing Period based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior
month or quarter. Fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $250,000
$250,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $750,000
$750,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000
Over $2,000,000
Annual Fee (%)
1.50%
1.25%
1.15%
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
Client’s may select the fixed fee option when paying for advisory services, pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Fixed advisory fees range from $5,000 to $30,000 annually, depending on the
complexity of the engagement, financial planning needs, frequency of reviews and meetings, and size of the
Client relationship. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions
and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
The investment advisory fee in the first Billing Period of service is prorated from the inception date of the
account[s] to the end of the first Billing Period. 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 Advisor. Investment
management fees are prorated for deposits and withdrawals of $20,000 or more throughout the quarter and are
reflected in the next quarter’s fee. All securities held in accounts managed by Avaii will be independently valued
by the Custodian. Avaii will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuations.
The Client may make additions or withdrawals from the account[s] at any time, subject to the Advisor’s right to
terminate an account or the overall relationship. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Advisor
reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a Client’s
account[s]. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Avaii, subject to the usual and customary securities
settlement procedures. However, withdrawals from the Client's account[s] may impede the Advisor's ability to
implement the investment strategy designed for the Client. Clients are advised that when such securities are
liquidated, they may be subject to securities transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, and/or tax
ramifications. An adjustment will be made in the next billing period to reflect the fee difference.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However,
the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or
more Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation
from an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above. The
Advisor will allocate a portion of the advisory fee collected to the Independent Manager pursuant to the terms of
the executed agreement between the Advisor and the Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the
Advisor’s fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will not exceed 1.55% annually.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for 3(21) and 3(38) retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to
1.25%, billed in advance, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Retirement plan fees are based on the market
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value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar month. Fees may be negotiable depending
on the size and complexity of the Plan. Fees in the first month of the engagement are prorated from the effective
date of the Agreement to the end of the first month. Fees range are generally based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $500,000
$500,001 to $750,000
$750,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000
Over $2,000,000
Annual Fee (%)
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
0.65%
0.50%
The Advisor may offer a fixed annual fee for its 3(21) services. For Clients where a fixed fee has been
determined, the fee is billed monthly, at the beginning of each calendar month. Fixed advisory fees will generally
range from $300 - $5,000 per year. Financial Planning may be included as part of the fixed fee offering.
For accounts with American Funds (“AFS”) as the custodian where advisory fees are paid from that account, fees
are based on the following fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $500,000
$500,001 to $750,000
$750,001 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $2,000,000
Over $2,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.25%
1.15%
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
Fees shall be calculated by AFS for each quarterly period ending the last business day of February, May,
August, and November and shall be the product of (i) the rate selected by the Firm above, (ii) the average daily
net asset value of the Client’s assets invested in the Fund through the Program during the quarter; divided by,
(iii) the number of days in the year multiplied by the number of days in the quarter. The fees shall be paid within
thirty (30) days following the end of the quarter for which such fees are payable.
Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
Financial Planning Services
Avaii may include financial planning services as part of the overall investment advisory fee or it may be offered
separately as a stand-alone service. Project-based engagements may be offered at an hourly rate ranging from
$150 to $300 per hour based on the experience of the Advisory Person rendering services and/or the complexity
of the services provided. Fixed fee projects are based on the expected duration to complete the engagement
deliverable[s] at the Advisor’s hourly rate. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the
services to be provided and the overall relationship with the Advisor. The Advisor may also engage for ongoing
planning services payable in advance of each month. An estimate for total hours and/or costs will be provided
prior to engaging for these services.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the end of each Billing Period. The amount due is calculated by applying
the fee rate to the total assets under management with Avaii. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least
quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the
Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian
does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted
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by Avaii to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory
agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees may include Avaii’s
investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or platform fees charged by the
Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the Independent Manager or the Advisor may
assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deduct all fees from the Client’s account[s]. For certain
Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Advisor and the Independent Manager will
each assume the responsibility for calculating and deducting their respective fees from the Client’s account[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
Financial Planning Services
Project-based financial planning fees are invoiced by the Advisor upon completion of the agreed upon
deliverable[s]. Ongoing retainer engagements are billed monthly in advance.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Avaii, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all securities execution and
custody fees charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor's recommended custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client accounts, provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian’s brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
certain mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Avaii are separate and distinct from
these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Avaii for investment advisory 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 Avaii,
but would not receive the services provided by Avaii 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
Avaii 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
Investment Management Services
Avaii is compensated for its services in advance of the Billing Period in which investment advisory services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory 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 promptly refund any unearned, prepaid fees. The
Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
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Use of Independent Managers
In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager is no longer in the Client’s best
interest, the Advisor will have the discretion to terminate the relationship with the Independent Manager. The
terms for termination are set forth in the respective agreements between the Advisor and the Independent
Managers.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Avaii is compensated for its services at the beginning of the month before advisory services are rendered. Either
party may request to terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for retirement plan advisory fees up to and including the
effective date of termination. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from the
effective date of termination to the end of the month. The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Avaii may be partially compensated for its services in advance of the engagement. Either party may terminate
the financial planning agreement by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may terminate
the financial planning 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 Client shall be
billed for the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor and any unearned, prepaid fees will
be promptly refunded to the Client. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable
without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Avaii does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in any
Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. These persons will earn
commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to Clients.
Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate and in addition to advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor who are
insurance agents have an incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating
commissions. However, Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance
products through any person affiliated with the Advisor. Please see Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities
and Affiliations.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Avaii does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by Avaii
are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held
by any Client.
Avaii 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
Avaii offers investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations,
businesses and retirement plans. Avaii generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship,
however certain Independent Managers may impose a minimum.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Avaii may employ any of the following methods of analysis, tools and strategies in developing portfolios for its
Clients.
Fundamental Analysis involves evaluating a security using real data such as company revenues, earnings, return
on equity, and profit margins to determine underlying value and potential growth. Fundamental analysis may
involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and financial risk.
Cyclical Analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market. Cyclical analysis may involve inflation risk, market
risk, and currency risk.
Behavioral Finance proposes psychology-based theories to explain stock market anomalies. It assumes the
information structure and the characteristics of market participants systematically influence the investment
decisions of individuals as well as the market outcomes.
Modern Portfolio Theory (“MPT”) assumes investors are risk averse which means when given two assets with the
same expected return the investor will choose the less risky one. An investor is only willing to take more risk if
the expected return is greater. Therefore, MPT aims to construct a portfolio of investments that has the best
possible expected return for the level of risk.
Asset Allocation is an investment strategy used to balance risk and return according to a client’s investment
objective, risk tolerance and investment horizon. It is used to manage portfolio volatility by investment in different
asset classes.
Diversification is a risk management strategy used to reduce the volatility of a portfolio by investing in different
asset classes, different market sectors, and/or different companies.
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. Avaii 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.
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 approach:
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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 have 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.
Inverse ETFs (also called "short" funds)
Inverse ETFs seek to deliver the opposite of the performance of the index or benchmark they track. Like
traditional ETFs, some leveraged and inverse ETFs track broad indices, some are sector-specific, and others are
linked to commodities, currencies, or some other benchmark. Inverse ETFs often are marketed as a way for
investors to profit from, or at least hedge their exposure to, downward moving markets.
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.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contractions have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Advisors may
use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the
obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific price on or before a certain date. An
option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a derivative because it derives its value from an
underlying asset. The two types of options are calls and puts. A call gives us the right to buy an asset at a certain
price within a specific period of time. We will buy a call if we have determined that the stock will increase
substantially before the option expires. A put gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a
specific period of time. Option writing is not a fundamental part of Avaii’s overall investment strategy, but advisors
may use this strategy when the advisor determines that it is suitable given a Client’s stated investment objectives
and tolerance for risk.
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
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Avaii or its management persons. Avaii
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 and its
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# 298165.
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 5, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. The Advisor does not receive any compensation nor does this present a material conflict
of interest. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.A.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons of Avaii are licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role with Avaii. As insurance
professionals, Advisory Persons will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various
insurance companies whose products are sold. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular
advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending insurance products. Clients are under
no obligation to implement any recommendations made the Advisor or its Advisory Persons.
Tax Preparation and Filing Services
Avaii offers tax preparation and filing services to its Clients on a fixed fee basis through its in-house CPA. Fees
for tax services start at $250 and will increase based on the nature and complexity of the Client’s tax return. The
tax service fee is based upon the complexity of the work performed, professional time and out-of-pocket
expenses. An estimate of total fees for these services is provided to Clients prior to engaging in this service. The
Advisor will send an invoice to Clients upon completion of the service, which can be paid online via ACH or credit
card. Invoices are payable upon receipt. You agree that you will deliver all records requested and respond to all
inquiries made by our staff to complete this engagement on a timely basis. If the Client terminates services at
any point the Client shall be billed for the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. Clients
are under no obligation to engage the Advisor for these services.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Avaii 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 Avaii (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. Avaii
and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation
of Avaii’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 (920) 214-1212.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Avaii allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Avaii 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. Avaii does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Avaii 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 Avaii requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the
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Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). 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 Avaii 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 afterward. At no
time will Avaii, or any Supervised Person of Avaii, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Avaii 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 Avaii to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, Avaii does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-
by-trade basis.
Where Avaii 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 by
the Advisor and will not incur any extra fee or cost associated with using a broker not recommended by Avaii.
However, if the recommended Custodian is not utilized the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide
to the Client comparable to other Clients. Avaii 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, its
reputation, and/or location of the Custodian’s offices.
Avaii will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions
and related entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc. (collectively “Fidelity”). Fidelity is a FINRA-registered broker-
dealer and member SIPC and will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian”. Avaii maintains an institutional
relationship with Fidelity whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from Fidelity. Please see Item 14
below.
Avaii will, in certain circumstances, recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s
“qualified custodian”.
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 the broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Avaii does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from Fidelity. Please see Item
14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Avaii 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 Avaii 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], unless separately instructed by the Client. 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]). In selecting the Custodian, Avaii will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities
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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. Avaii will execute its transactions through the
Custodian authorized by the Client.
Avaii 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 of Avaii and
periodically by the CCO. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more or less 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 withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Avaii 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 Avaii
Avaii does not receive commissions from product sponsors or broker-dealers. Avaii may refer Clients to various
unaffiliated professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services
necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Avaii may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients
from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Avaii has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing Client account[s].
Access to the Fidelity platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to software
and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that
maintain assets at Fidelity. 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
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potential 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. The following benefits are also
received from Fidelity: reimbursement to Clients for transfer costs to the platform/custodian; financing services,
receipt of duplicate Client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk that
exclusively services its institutional participants; access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate
securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts; and access to an electronic
communication network for Client order entry and account information.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Avaii has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Avaii. As a registered investment advisor
participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Avaii receives access to software and related support
without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services
provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. 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.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services to Avaii that may not benefit the
Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting services and
discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to
recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest. Avaii believes, however, that the selection of Schwab
as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
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
All Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian”. Clients are required to engage the Custodian to
retain their funds and securities and direct Avaii to utilize that Custodian for the Client’s security transactions.
Avaii does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except for the authorized deduction of the
Advisor’s fees or authorized transfers on the Client’s behalf. If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move
money from one account to another account, the Advisor may have custody of those assets. In order to avoid
additional regulatory requirements in these cases, the Custodian and the Advisor have adopted safeguards to
ensure that the money movements are completed in accordance with the Client’s instructions.
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Clients should review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by Avaii to
ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about custodians and
brokerage practices, see Item 12 - Brokerage Practices.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Avaii 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 Avaii.
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 Avaii will be in accordance with each Client's investment
objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Avaii does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from
the Custodian. If the Client elects to direct proxies to the Advisor, such election does not result in the authority for
the Advisor to vote such proxies. 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 Avaii, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability
of Avaii to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Avaii, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject to
a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Avaii is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more
in advance.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Christian J. Doule, ChFC®, CLU®
President and Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Christian J. Doule, ChFC®, CLU® (CRD# 5469878) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth
Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy
of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Doule 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# 5469878.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Christian J. Doule, ChFC®, CLU®, born in 1975, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as its President and
Wealth Advisor. Mr. Doule earned an Associates in Finance from Madison Area Technical College in 1999 and
holds the following designations:
● Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
● Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
Additional information regarding Mr. Doule’s employment history is included below.
09/2018 to Present
Recent Employment History:
President and Wealth Advisor,
Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Registered Representative, Private Client Services, LLC
Wealth Management Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
09/2018 to 09/2023
05/2008 to 09/2018
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
The Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) program prepares you to meet the advanced financial planning
needs of individuals, professionals and small business owners. You'll gain a sustainable advantage in this
competitive field with in-depth coverage of the key financial planning disciplines, including insurance, income
taxation, retirement planning, investments and estate planning. The ChFC® requires three years of full-time,
relevant business experience, nine two-hour course specific proctored exams, and 30 hours of continuing
education every two years. Holders of the ChFC® designation must adhere to The American College’s Code of
Ethics.
Program Objectives:
● Function as an ethical, competent and articulate practitioner in the field of financial planning
● Utilize the intellectual tools and framework needed to maintain relevant and current financial planning
knowledge and strategies.
● Apply financial planning theory and techniques through the development of case studies and solutions.
● Apply in-depth knowledge in a holistic manner from a variety of disciplines; namely, estate planning,
retirement planning or non-qualified deferred compensation.
The Chartered Life Underwriter (“CLU®”)
The Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) is a designation of insurance expertise, helping gain a significant
advantage in a competitive market. This course of study helps by providing in-depth knowledge on the insurance
needs of individuals, business owners and professional clients.
Program Learning Objectives:
● Provide guidance to clients on types and amounts of life insurance needed
● Make recommendations on aspects of risk management, including personal and business uses of a
variety of insurance solutions
● Provide guidance to clients on legal aspects of life insurance contracts and beneficiaries
● Assist clients in making decisions about estate planning, including proper holding of assets and title to
assets, as well as the implications of various wills and trust arrangements on financial, retirement and
succession planning issues
Provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to addressing the insurance planning needs of their clients
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Doule. Mr. Doule 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. Doule.
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. Doule. However, the Advisor does encourage
Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Doule on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5469878.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Doule is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Doule’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Doule will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Doule 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. Doule or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Doule has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Doule serves as the President and as a Wealth Advisor of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Joel T. Blattner, CFP ®
Partner, Director of Investments, and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Joel T. Blattner, CFP ® (CRD# 5440787) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth
Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy
of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Blattner 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# 5440787.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Joel T. Blattner, CFP ®, born in 1984, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Partner, Director of
Investments, and the Chief Compliance Officer of the Advisor. Mr. Blattner also earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration / Finance from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2006. Additional information regarding Mr.
Blattner’s employment history is included below.
09/2018 to Present
Employment History:
Partner, Director of Investments, Chief Compliance Officer, Avaii Wealth
Management, LLC
Registered Representative, Private Client Services, LLC
Director of Investments, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
Director of Brokerage Operations, Packerland Brokerage Services
Director of Network Office Supervision, Northwestern Mutual
Investment Review Principal, SII Investments
09/2018 to 09/2023
04/2014 to 09/2018
04/2012 to 04/2014
06/2010 to 04/2012
01/2007 to 05/2010
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no
federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the
United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent
code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements
with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
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Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Blattner. Mr. Blattner 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. Blattner.
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. Blattner. However, the Advisor does encourage
Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Blattner on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5440787.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Blattner is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Blattner’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Blattner will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Blattner 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. Blattner or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Blattner has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Blattner serves a Member, Director of Investments, and Chief Compliance Officer of Avaii. Mr. Blattner can
be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Mark D. Truettner
Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Mark D. Truettner (CRD# 5851829) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth Management,
LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Truettner 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# 5851829.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Mark D. Truettner, born in 1969, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Wealth Advisor. Mr. Truettner
earned a B.S. in Finance from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 2009. Additional information regarding Mr.
Truettner’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Member and Wealth Advisor, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Registered Representative, Private Client Services, LLC
Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
09/2018 to Present
09/2018 to 02/2019
10/2009 to 09/2018
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Truettner. Mr. Truettner 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. Truettner.
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. Truettner. However, the Advisor does encourage
Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Truettner on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5851829.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Truettner is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Truettner’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Truettner will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Truettner 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. Truettner or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Truettner has an additional business activity where compensation is received that is detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Truettner serves as a Wealth Advisor with Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person in
meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
William D. Fenili
Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
William D. Fenili (CRD# 2009408) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
(“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Fenili 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# 2009408.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
William D. Fenili, born in 1962, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Wealth Advisor. Mr. Fenili earned a
Bachelor of Science in Business from Eastern Illinois University in 1988. Additional information regarding Mr.
Fenili’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Wealth Advisor, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Registered Representative, Private Client Services, LLC
Advisor, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC
Advisor, Chase Investment Services Corp.
08/2021 to Present
08/2021 to 09/2023
10/2012 to 08/2021
07/2005 to 10/2012
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Fenili. Mr. Fenili 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. Fenili.
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. Fenili.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Fenili on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2009408.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Fenili is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Avaii’s Clients. Mr. Fenili does not have any other
business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Fenili is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Avaii’s Clients. Mr. Fenili does not receive any
additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Fenili serves as a Wealth Advisor of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief Compliance Officer.
Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Mark A. Nelessen
Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Mark A. Nelessen (CRD# 7483952) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth Management,
LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Nelessen 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# 7483952.
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Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Mark A. Nelessen, born in 1962, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Wealth Advisor. Mr. Nelessen
earned a Bachelors Degree of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in 1993. Additional
information regarding Mr. Nelessen’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Wealth Advisor, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
National Events Marketing Director, Compassion International
12/2021 to Present
10/2006 to 8/2021
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Nelessen. Mr. Nelessen 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. Nelessen.
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. Nelessen.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Nelessen on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 7483952.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Sales Representative
Mr. Nelessen serves as a Sales Representative for Array Energy in Seymour, Wisconsin. Mr. Nelessen spends
approximately 20-40 hours per month in this capacity.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Nelessen is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Nelessen’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Nelessen will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Nelessen 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. Nelessen or the Advisor. Mr. Nelessen spends approximately 10% of his time per
month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Nelessen has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4
above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Nelessen serves as a Wealth Advisor of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief Compliance
Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Charity L. Schiltz
Financial Planning Associate
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Charity L. Schiltz (CRD# 5228420) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
(“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact us at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mrs. Schiltz is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 5228420.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Charity L. Schiltz, born in 1977, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Financial Planning Associate. Mrs.
Schiltz earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Organization Administration from University of Wisconsin -
Oshkosh in 2008. Additional information regarding Mrs. Schiltz’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
09/2023 to Present
11/2019 to 09/2023
Financial Planning Associate, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Securities Office Professional, Lefty Range LLC dba Thrivent Badgerland
Group
Senior Principal, Suitability, Thrivent Financial
9/2006 to 4/2019
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mrs. Schiltz. Mrs. Schiltz has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mrs. Schiltz.
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 Mrs. Schiltz.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mrs. Schiltz on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD#
5228420.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mrs. Schiltz is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Avaii’s Clients. Mrs. Schiltz does not have any
other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mrs. Schiltz is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Avaii’s Clients. Mrs. Schiltz does not receive any
additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mrs. Schiltz serves as a Financial Planning Associate of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
David R. Jensen, CFP®
Partner and Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
David R. Jensen, CFP® (CRD# 5391883) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth
Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy
of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Jensen 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# 5391883.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
David R. Jensen, CFP®, born in 1977, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Partner and Wealth Advisor.
Mr. Jensen earned a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University in 2012. Mr. Jensen also
earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2000. Additional
information regarding Mr. Jensen’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner and Wealth Advisor, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Financial Representative, Thrivent Finanacial for Lutherans
Registered Representative, Thrivent Investment Management
09/2023 to Present
07/2007 to 09/2023
07/2007 to 09/2023
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
● Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
● Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
● Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
● Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
● Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
● Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Jensen. Mr. Jensen 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. Jensen.
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. Jensen.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Jensen on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
5391883.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Jensen is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Jensen’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Jensen will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Jensen 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. Jensen or the Advisor. Mr. Jensen spends approximately 8 hours of his time per
month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Jensen has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Jensen serves as a Partner and Wealth Advisor of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii 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.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Kole K. Purtell
Wealth Advisor
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Kole K. Purtell (CRD# 7536871) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
(“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact us at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Purtell 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# 7536871.
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2101 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
Phone: (920) 214-1212 | Fax: (920) 214-1216
avaii.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Kole K. Purtell, born in 1997, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as a Wealth Advisor. Mr. Purtell earned his
High School Diploma from Pardeeville High School in 2015. Additional information regarding Mr. Purtell’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Wealth Advisor, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Registered Representative, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
Agent, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Biomedical Technician, Fresenius Medical Care
04/2025 to Present
01/2023 to 04/2025
05/2022 to 04/2025
11/2019 to 04/2022
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Purtell. Mr. Purtell 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. Purtell.
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. Purtell.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Purtell on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
7536871.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Purtell is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Purtell’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Purtell will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Purtell 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. Purtell or the Advisor. Mr. Purtell spends approximately 5% of his time per month
in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Purtell has an additional business activity where compensation is received that is detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Purtell serves as a Wealth Advisor of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the Chief Compliance Officer.
Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii is required to
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periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the
business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Claus P. Kerntke, CFP®
Investment Advisor Representative
Effective: July 2, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Claus P. Kerntke, CFP® (CRD# 1547070) in addition to the information contained in the Avaii Wealth
Management, LLC (“Avaii” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 298165) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy
of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Avaii Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (920) 214-1212.
Additional information about Mr. Kerntke 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# 1547070.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Claus P. Kerntke, CFP®, born in 1954, is dedicated to advising Clients of Avaii as an Investment Advisor
Representative. Mr. Kerntke earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1978. Mr. Kerntke also earned his Master of Science in Accounting from University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1985. Additional information regarding Mr. Kerntke’s employment history is included
below.
Employment History:
07/2025 to Present
02/2007 to 07/2025
Investment Advisor Representative, Avaii Wealth Management, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, Kerntke Otto McGlone Wealth
Management Group
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards,
Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional or a
CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”)
that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. has licensed to CFP Board
in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics. To
become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and complete
CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP Board Registered Program. The
coursework covers the financial planning subject areas CFP Board has determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial
plan development capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher requirement in 2007
and the financial planning development capstone course requirement in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP®
professional who first became certified before those dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher
degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal financial planning
process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for CFP®
professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements to remain
certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board Certification Marks:
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• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a commitment to
CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best interests of the
client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP®
professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP®
professional's services. A client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement that
includes a fiduciary obligation to the client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain
competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Kerntke. Mr. Kerntke 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. Kerntke.
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. Kerntke.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Kerntke on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
1547070.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Kerntke is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Kerntke’s role with Avaii. As an insurance professional, Mr. Kerntke will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Kerntke 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. Kerntke or the Advisor. Mr. Kerntke spends less than 5% of his time per month in
this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Kerntke has an additional business activity where compensation is received that is detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Kerntke serves as an Investment Advisor Representative of Avaii and is supervised by Joel Blattner, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Blattner can be reached at (920) 214-1212.
Avaii has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Avaii. Further, Avaii is subject to regulatory oversight by various
agencies. These agencies require registration by Avaii and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Avaii
is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Avaii is required to
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periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the
business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Avaii, Partners, LLC (“Avaii” 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. Avaii (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.
Avaii 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?
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
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
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.
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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
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, broker-dealers, 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 to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Avaii 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 Avaii 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.
Yes
Yes
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
Avaii 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
the Advisor at (920) 214-1212.
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