BEESE, FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

Item 1 – Cover Page BEESE, FULMER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. aka Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management 4334 Munson Street, N. W., Suite 102 Canton, Ohio 44718 330-454-6555 (Phone) 330-639-4298 (Fax) Website: www.beesefulmer.com September 26, 2025 This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc (“BFIM”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact Nicholas T. Perini, our Vice President, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at (330) 454-6555. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority. Please note that the use of the term “registered investment advisor” and description of our firm and/or our associates as “registered” does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Clients are encouraged to review this firm brochure and any brochure supplements (“brochure supplements”) for more information on the qualifications of our firm and our associates. Additional information about Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for our firm is 109882.  Item 2 – Material Changes Below is a summary of material changes that have been made to the Disclosure Brochure since the last version was published. Please be aware that other non-material changes have also been included in this amendment which are not listed in Item 2. Please let us know if you have any questions about these material changes or about other items in this Disclosure Brochure. • Beese Fulmer acquired Meridian Capital Management Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor located in Green, Ohio. We will ensure that all current clients receive a Summary of Material Changes to this and subsequent firm brochures within 120 days of the close of our fiscal year. A Summary of Material Changes is also included within our firm brochure available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable IARD/CRD number for our firm is set forth on the cover page of this firm brochure. Clients will further be provided with disclosure about material changes affecting our firm or a new brochure, as may become necessary or appropriate at any time, without charge. A copy of our firm brochure may be requested, free of charge, by contacting us at the telephone number reflected on the cover page of this firm brochure. ii  Item 3 – Table of Contents Page Item 1 – Cover Page .......................................................................................................................................... i Item 2 – Material Changes .............................................................................................................................. ii Item 3 – Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ iii Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................ 4 Firm Description ....................................................................................................................... 4 Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................ 4 Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................... 5 Description .............................................................................................................................. 5 Fee Billing ............................................................................................................................... 5 Other Fees ................................................................................................................................ 6 Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement ........................................................................ 6 Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ...................................................... 6 Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................ 6 Item 7 – Types of Clients ................................................................................................................................ 7 Description .............................................................................................................................. 7 Account Minimums ................................................................................................................... 7 Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................... 7 Methods of Analysis .................................................................................................................. 7 Investment Strategies ................................................................................................................. 7 Risk of Loss ............................................................................................................................. 8 Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................... 11 Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................ 11 Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading ... 11 Participation or Interest in Client Transactions .............................................................................12 Personal Trading ......................................................................................................................12 Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ..................................................................................................................... 12 Selecting Brokerage Firms ........................................................................................................12 Best Execution ........................................................................................................................13 Order Aggregation ...................................................................................................................14 Trade Errors ............................................................................................................................14 Item 13 – Review of Accounts ..................................................................................................................... 14 Periodic Reviews .....................................................................................................................14 iii  Review Triggers ......................................................................................................................14 Regular Reports .......................................................................................................................15 Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................................. 15 Incoming Referrals ...................................................................................................................15 Referrals Out ...........................................................................................................................15 Item 15 – Custody........................................................................................................................................... 15 Account Statements ..................................................................................................................15 Performance Reports ................................................................................................................16 Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................. 16 Discretionary Authority for Trading ...........................................................................................16 Limited Trading Authorization ..................................................................................................16 Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................................. 16 Proxy Votes ............................................................................................................................16 Item 18 – Financial Information .................................................................................................................. 17 Financial Condition ..................................................................................................................17 Item 4 – Advisory Business Firm Description Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. was founded in 1980. The shareholders are Dennis S. Fulmer, Ryan T. Fulmer and Nicholas T. Perini. Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. provides personalized confidential investment management to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and corporations on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. Advice is provided through consultation with the client and may include: determination of financial objectives, identification of financial problems, cash flow management, college planning, tax planning, insurance review, investment management, education funding, retirement planning, and estate planning. We do not act as a custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control. BFIM places trades for clients under a limited power of attorney. Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest will be disclosed to the client in the unlikely event they occur. Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. is strictly a fee-only investment management firm. We do not sell annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other commissioned products. We are not affiliated with entities that sell financial products or securities. No commissions in any form are accepted. No finder’s fees are accepted. Types of Advisory Services Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. provides confidential professional investment management services on both a discretionary and a non-discretionary basis. We offer investment advice on the following investment vehicles: iv  Interests in partnerships investing in: • Exchange-listed securities • Securities traded over-the counter • Foreign Issuers • Exchange Traded Fund • Warrants • Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper) • Commercial paper • Certificates of Deposit • Municipal Securities • Mutual Funds • Collective Investment Trusts • U.S. government securities • Options contracts on securities • 1) Real estate 2) Oil and gas interests 3) Master Ltd. Partnership in operating companies BFIM may provide financial planning by evaluating a client’s financial state using currently known variables to predict future cash flows and asset values. Information is gathered through personal interviews and completed questionnaires. In isolated cases, BFIM provides investment advice through consultations. • Consults are billed at an agreed upon hourly rate • BFIM does not maintain any supervision over the assets on which the consultation was provided • The decision to buy/sell any securities discussed during the consultation is made by the person(s) who requested the consultation Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. publishes an Investment Outlook quarterly. It is distributed to clients, prospects, attorneys and accountants and other professionals at no charge. When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement plan account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under this special rule’s provisions, we must: • Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent advice) • Never put our financial interest ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal advice) • Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments • Follow policies and procedures designated to ensure that we give advice that is in your best interest 4  • Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and • Give you basic information about conflicts of interest. Beese Fulmer manages Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), assets in the Beese Fulmer Quality Equity Fund a collective investment trust (“CIT”) created in November of 2023. The CIT is bank maintained and not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The CIT is not a mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), or other applicable law, and unit holders are not entitled to the protections of the 1940 Act. The regulations applicable to the CIT are different from those applicable to a mutual fund. The CIT’s units are not securities registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction. Beese Fulmer has engaged a third‐party service provider, Chicago Clearing Corporation (CCC), to monitor and file securities claims class action litigation paperwork with claims administrators on behalf of the Firm’s clients. When a claim is settled and payments are awarded to Beese Fulmer clients, it may be necessary to share client information, such as name and account number, with CCC in connection with this service. Beese Fulmer does not receive any fees or remuneration in connection with this service nor does it receive any fees from the third‐party provider(s). CCC earns a fee based on a flat percentage of all claims it collects on behalf of Beese Fulmer clients. This fee is collected and retained by CCC out of the claims paid by the claims administrator. Clients may opt out of this service at any time. If a client opts out, Beese Fulmer does not have an obligation to advise or take any action on behalf of a client with regard to class action litigation involving investments held in or formerly held in a clients account. As of December 31, 2024, Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. managed approximately $1.58 billion in assets for approximately 1,257 accounts. All of our assets are managed on a discretionary basis. Item 5 – Fees and Compensation Description Beese Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees (not including subscription fees). Hourly charges and fixed fees are rare and for unique projects, the fee will be agreed upon prior to the start of any project outside the scope of normal billing. Fees are negotiable. Fee Billing Investment management fees are billed early in the quarter to which the fee applies, based on the valuation at the beginning of the quarter. Fees will be calculated as a percentage of the aggregate market value of all your accounts and prorated to each. Payment in full is expected upon invoice presentation. Fees can be deducted from the account or we can bill you directly. Clients who consent in advance to direct debiting of their account will receive a fee calculation statement detailing the fee amount and how it was calculated. New accounts are charged on a prorated basis to the end of the current quarter. The annual fee schedule for discretionary accounts is as follows: 5  1.00% per annum on the first $1,000,000 .80% per annum on the second $1,000,000 .60% per annum on the third $1,000,000 .50% per annum on the fourth $1,000,000 .40% per annum on the remainder The minimum annual fee is $5,000. A typical client may have two or more accounts which we designate related accounts. The fees for related accounts are based upon the aggregate value of the combined accounts. Clients who are closely related either by workplace or family relationships but make their decisions independently to use our services, we designate these as associated accounts. Associated accounts may be offered a small discount from our fee schedule to recognize their association with our existing clients. BFIM, at its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria including, but not limited to, historical relationship, anticipated future earning capacity, and anticipated future additional assets. Other Fees Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a security. The selection of the security is more important than the nominal fee that the custodian charges to buy or sell the security. Clients are advised that when their account holds investments in mutual funds that they are paying two layers of management fees. We fee the client on the total value of the account which includes the value of the mutual funds. The client is also paying an indirect fee through the management fees assessed on the mutual funds. We do not receive any portion of these indirect fees that are assessed by the mutual fund. Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement Our investment management services may be terminated at any time, without penalty, upon written notice from either party. Any fees you paid in advance will be prorated to the date of termination and any unearned fees will be returned to you as soon as practical. Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management Sharing of Capital Gains Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed securities. BFIM does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for us to invest in securities that may carry a higher degree of risk than what is appropriate to the client. Most of our clients mention that preservation of principal is just as important to them as good investment results and want us to attempt to limit the downside risks of their portfolios. 6  Item 7 – Types of Clients Description Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. generally provides investment advice to individuals, high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. Client relationships vary in scope and length of service. Account Minimums The minimum account size is typically $500,000 with a minimum fee of $5,000. If an account’s value falls below $500,000, the annual fee would be $5,000. As discussed in Item 5 (Fees and Compensation) fees are negotiable and BFIM may waive these minimums. Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss Methods of Analysis Security analysis primarily includes, but is not limited to, fundamental analysis which focuses on the sales and profit growth of a company, the balance sheet, and the valuation of the company’s equity and debt securities. BFIM also uses economic cycle analysis to determine how the macro-economic environment affects an individual company’s sales and profits. We also use technical analysis to more of a limited extent to review the price trends of a company’s stock price, and to review overall investment sentiment for the markets. The main sources of information we use are company financial statements, press releases, investor presentations and conference calls. These can be obtained from the company’s investor relations website or from filings the company makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We also receive investment research prepared by others such as brokerage firms, and from independent research sources such as Value Line, Standard & Poor’s, Morningstar and others. We also read all forms of financial media such as newspapers, magazines, and websites. In addition, we view various business related television channels such as Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox Business. Investment Strategies Regarding stock selection, we believe the price paid for a security is very important in determining the overall returns for that security. Consequently, we spend a great deal of time evaluating a company’s potential for growth. This includes evaluating the strength of their market position, the strength of their competitors, and the effects of technological, economic, and political changes on these factors. We then attempt to determine how attractive a company’s stock is at current prices relative to the factors mentioned above. We prefer to buy individual stocks, but we occasionally buy equity mutual funds to meet specific client needs or for specific investment exposure to areas such as international equities. The investments chosen for a specific client are tailored to each client relative to their tolerance for risk and income needs. Dividend income is an important consideration for many of our clients who depend upon their portfolios to cover their expenses. We will generally favor stocks of larger, more stable companies with a good history of dividend growth for these clients. Clients who are not dependent upon income will generally have a smaller percentage of larger, more stable companies and may have a higher percentage of less mature, higher growth companies. 7  Most of our accounts are balanced accounts, meaning they primarily have a combination of equities and fixed income securities in the portfolio. The asset allocation guidelines are developed through consultations with the clients regarding their risk tolerances and income needs. We adjust the percentages of the equity and fixed income segments within the guidelines based upon our expected returns for these two asset classes. When selecting fixed income securities, to limit default risk, we rely primarily upon Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch ratings. We occasionally obtain ratings from independent bond rating services such as Egan-Jones. Regarding corporate bonds, we examine a company’s balance sheet and review the volatility of its earnings before purchasing the bond. We also prefer to buy the bonds of companies we follow so we can easily keep track of the financial progress of the company. Regarding municipal bonds, we attempt to minimize our exposure to older big cities or states with large pension liabilities. On all fixed income securities, we generally limit maturities to ten years or less. This reduces the interest rate risk, which is the risk of a price decline in response to a general rise in the level of interest rates. We are concerned that the fiscal and monetary policies may result in higher inflation and interest rates at some point in the future. For larger accounts, we generally buy individual bonds, but for smaller accounts we often buy mutual funds which offer greater liquidity and diversification. Risk of Loss Below is a summary of potential material risks for the most common investment strategies used and/or the particular types of investments typically held in client portfolios. The following risk factors do not represent a complete list or explanation of the risks involved in an investment. All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind, however, there is no assurance that BFIM’s investment strategies will succeed, and BFIM cannot, and does not give any guarantee that it will achieve the investment objectives it establishes for a client or that any client investment will return its original capital. Investors face the following investment risks: • Risk of Loss: Securities investments are not guaranteed, and clients may lose money on investments. As with any investment, our investment recommendations are subject to market risk—the possibility that security prices will decline over short or extended periods of time. As a result, the value of client accounts will fluctuate with the market, and clients could lose money over short or long periods of time. Clients should recognize whenever they determine to invest in the securities markets, the entire investment is at risk. Clients should not invest money if they are unable to bear the risk of total loss of their investments. • Economic Risk: The prevailing economic environment is important to the health of all businesses and security markets. Some companies, however, are more sensitive to changes in the domestic or global economy than others. These types of companies are often referred to as cyclical businesses. Countries in which a large portion of businesses are in cyclical industries are thus also very economically sensitive and carry a higher amount of economic risk. If a security issuer is located in a country that experiences wide economic swings, or in situations where certain elements of an investment instrument interact with such countries, the investment instrument will generally be subject to a higher level of economic risk. 8  • Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to decline. • Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events. • Company Risk: When investing in stock and corporate debt positions, there is a certain level of company or industry specific risk that is inherent in each investment. This is also referred to as unsystematic risk and can be reduced through appropriate diversification. There is the risk that the company will perform poorly or have its value reduced based on factors specific to the company or its industry. For example, if a company’s employees go on strike or the company receives unfavorable media attention for its actions, the value of the company may be reduced. • Equity (stock) market risk. Common stocks are susceptible to general stock market fluctuations and to volatile increases and decreases in value as market confidence in and perceptions of their issuers change. Clients holding common stock, or common stock equivalents, would generally be exposed to greater risk than those holding preferred stocks and debt obligations of the same issuer. • Fixed Income Risk: When investing in bonds, there is the risk that the issuer will default on the bond and be unable to make payments. Further, individuals who depend on set amounts of periodically-paid income face the risk that inflation will erode their spending power. Fixed- income investors receive set, regular payments that face the same inflation risk. • Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation. • Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk. • Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income securities. • Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like. • Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are not. • Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and bad. 9  During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value. • Valuation Risk: Clients can directly or indirectly invest in securities for which reliable market quotations are not available. The process of valuing such securities is based on inherent uncertainties, and the resulting values can differ from values that would have been determined had readily available market quotations been available. As a result, the values placed on such securities by BFIM may often differ from values placed on such securities by other investors or a custodian and from prices at which such securities may ultimately be sold. Where appropriate, BFIM obtains and uses third‐party pricing information as an input in determining fair value, but such information is not always available regarding certain assets or, if available, is not always reliable. Even if considered reliable, such third‐party information may not reflect the price that could be obtained for that security in a market transaction, which could be higher or lower than the third‐party pricing information. In addition, BFIM relies on various third‐party sources to calculate market values. As a result, a client’s account is subject to certain operational risks associated with reliance on these service providers and their related data sources. • Risks Related to Analysis Methods: Our analysis of securities relies in part on the assumption that the issuers whose securities we recommend for purchase and sale, the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information. • Cybersecurity Risks: BFIM’s information and technology systems could become vulnerable to damage or interruption from computer viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltrations by unauthorized persons and security breaches, spyware, usage errors by its professionals, power outages and catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Although BFIM has implemented various measures to manage these risks, including, but not limited to, creating redundant systems at all times, if these systems are compromised, become inoperable for extended periods of time, or cease to function properly, BFIM could potentially have to make a significant investment to fix or replace them. The failure of these systems and/or disaster recovery plans for any reason could cause significant interruptions in our operations and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality, or privacy of sensitive data, including personal information relating to clients. Such a failure could harm BFIM’s reputation or subject us to legal claims and otherwise affect our business and financial performance. BFIM has taken steps to mitigate these risks by retaining the services of cybersecurity specialists who are experts at monitoring, managing, and mitigating the risks of cyberattacks. This monitoring is implemented seven days a week, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. • Securities Transactions at the Direction of Clients: Even though clients engage us on a discretionary, clients always maintain the concurrent ability to direct transactions within their accounts. We are not responsible for the consequences of clients’ self-directed investment decisions or the costs and fees they generate. 10  Item 9 – Disciplinary Information In our 43-year history, BFIM has never been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to past or present investment clients. The same is true for its employees. Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations BFIM does not have any relationships, industry activities, affiliations or arrangements and does not collect any additional compensation, directly or indirectly, that create a material conflict of interest with its clients. Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading All employees of BFIM must act in an ethical and professional manner to fulfill the fiduciary duty we owe to our clients. The employees of Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. have committed to a Code of Ethics that is based on three principles: • The interests of our clients must and will always come first. • Personal investments will be consistent with the Code and all employees shall avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest. • Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. or its employees, agents, or representatives will not take inappropriate advantage of their position. Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. has three different categories of personnel relating to investment activities: • Portfolio Managers and Wealth Advisors - Are entrusted with the direct responsibility and authority to make investment recommendations to our clients. These individuals also serve as security analysts and traders. • Other Investment Personnel – Securities analysts and traders who provide information and advice to BFIM or who help execute the Portfolio Manager’s recommendations. • Access Persons – BFIM employees who, in the course of their normal workplace duties, obtain information about BFIM’s recommendations or the purchase or sale of securities.. Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. prohibits the following: • Portfolio Managers, Access Persons, and employees will not acquire any securities in an initial public offering without prior authorization from BFIM. • Portfolio Managers, Access Persons, and employees will not acquire any securities in a private placement without prior authorization from BFIM. 11  • Portfolio Managers, Access Persons, and employees will not execute any trades in a security which is the subject of a BFIM block trade until the block trade is completed. A block trade is defined as a security that is being purchased or sold at the same time in a large number of client accounts. • Portfolio Managers, Access Persons, and employees will not accept gifts or other things of more than minimal value from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of BFIM. • Portfolio Managers, Access Persons, and employees will not serve on the boards of directors of publicly-traded companies without prior authorization from BFIM. Whenever you would like to receive a copy of our Code of Ethics, please contact us by telephone at 330- 454-6555. Participation or Interest in Client Transactions Because we have confidence in the investment advice we provide to our clients, the employees of BFIM may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients and are encouraged to do so. However, employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades. Personal Trading The Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) of BFIM is Nicholas T. Perini. The CCO or his designee reviews all Access Persons’ trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of officers does not affect the markets and that it is our clients who receive preferential treatment. Since most employees’ (officers and non-officers) trades are small in number and dollar amounts, their trades do not affect the securities markets. Item 12 – Brokerage Practices Selecting Brokerage Firms Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. does not have any affiliation with product sales firms. Specific custodian recommendations are made to clients based on their need for such services. We recommend custodians based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates. BFIM, at all times, strives to execute security transactions for clients in such a manner that the client’s total cost in each transaction is the most favorable under the circumstances. BFIM recommends discount brokerage firms and trust companies (qualified custodians), such as Charles Schwab & Co. and bank trust departments. BFIM does not receive fees or commissions from any of these arrangements. BFIM advises those of its clients that choose a custodian for the purposes of directing brokerage to that custodian that BFIM’s ability to obtain best execution in the form of lowest possible transaction cost may be, and oftentimes is, significantly diminished. The broker-dealers we recommend to clients provide us with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to retail investors. These services include the execution of securities transactions, research, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise 12  generally available only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment. Other benefits we may receive include receipt of duplicate client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services our clients; 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. These various benefits and services are generally available on an unsolicited basis and at no charge to us as long as we maintain a certain minimum amount of client assets. Our firm may also receive other services that help us manage and further develop our business. These services include educational conferences and events; technology, compliance, legal and business consulting services; publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers. Fees for these services may be waived, discounted, or paid for by the recommended custodians. Irrespective of any direct or indirect benefits provided to our clients or our firm through our brokers, we strive to enhance our client experience, help clients reach their financial goals, and put client interests before those of our firm and its associated persons. Clients should be aware that the receipt of the economic benefits by BFIM described above, in and of itself, creates a potential conflict of interest and may directly or indirectly influence our recommendation of certain custodians, like Schwab, to clients for custody and brokerage services. Other than the services and benefits described above, BFIM and its financial professionals do not direct transactions and the commissions they generate (soft dollars) to brokerage firms or other parties to receive research or other benefits. Best Execution Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. reviews the execution of trades at the time the trade is initiated and then again periodically. In recommending broker-dealers, we have an obligation to seek the “best execution” of transactions in clients’ accounts. This duty requires that we seek to execute securities transactions for clients such that the total costs or proceeds in each transaction are the most favorable under the circumstances. The determinative factor in the analysis of best execution is not the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of the recommended broker-dealer’s services. The factors we consider when evaluating a broker-dealer for best execution include, without limitation, the broker-dealer’s: • Execution capability; • Commission rate; • Financial responsibility; • Responsiveness and customer service; • Custodian capabilities; • Research services/ancillary brokerage services provided; and • Any other factors that we consider relevant. Therefore, we will seek competitive commission rates, but we may not obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific account transactions. Taking all factors into account, our firm will continue 13  to recommend that clients use Schwab until their services do not result, in our opinion, in best execution of client transactions. Order Aggregation 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. BFIM will execute its transactions through the custodian as authorized by the client. BFIM 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. Trade Errors BFIM has a legal and fiduciary obligation to ensure that clients are not disadvantaged by trade errors in any way. A trade error is an error in the placement, execution, or settlement of a client’s trade. When a trade error occurs, we work with all relevant parties in the trading process to promptly correct the error while ensuring it does not disadvantage the client. The correction of an eligible trade error may generate a gain or a loss, which is ultimately isolated from a client’s account. When we determine that a trade error has occurred for which reimbursement is appropriate, the account will be compensated as determined by BFIM in its discretion. Resolution of errors may include, but is not limited to, permitting the account to retain gains or reimbursing the account(s) for losses resulting from the trade error. The calculation of the amount of any gain or loss will depend on the particular facts surrounding the trade error, and the methodology used by BFIM to calculate gain or loss may vary. Compensation is generally expected to be limited to direct and actual out- of-pocket monetary losses (in certain circumstances, net of any associated gains) and will not include any amounts that BFIM deems to be uncertain or speculative, nor will it cover investment losses not caused by the trade error or other opportunity costs. Item 13 – Review of Accounts Periodic Reviews All of our clients’ accounts are reviewed by portfolio managers and wealth advisors. While your account will be assigned a Primary and Secondary portfolio manager, all of our portfolio managers will be able to execute transactions in your accounts. On a quarterly basis, each account is reviewed through a detailed analysis of asset allocation and risk levels. Portfolio Valuations (our primary report) are generated monthly for all accounts and are reviewed at that time. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions dictate. Review Triggers We update our equity prices daily and a change in price or company fundamentals will trigger a review of all the accounts holding that security. Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation. 14  Regular Reports The primary report we offer to our clients is the Portfolio Valuation. This report details the following information for each security: • Number of shares • Security description • Cost per unit • Market price per unit • Total cost • Total market value • Projected annual income • Current yield The Portfolio Valuation is sent to our clients at least quarterly. It will be sent monthly at the client’s request. Much of this information will also appear on the statement you receive from your custodian; at least quarterly. Other reports and their frequency are: • Portfolio Summary – quarterly • Principal Transactions – quarterly • Capital Gains – September quarter end and at year end for taxable accounts only Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation Incoming Referrals Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals came from current clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar sources. We do not compensate referring parties for these referrals. Referrals Out Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them. Item 15 – Custody Account Statements BFIM does not maintain physical possession of client cash or securities; however, pursuant to Rule 206(4)- 2 of the Advisers Act under the Amended Custody Rule, BFIM deemed to have limited custody of client funds because of its authority from most clients to directly deduct fees from the clients’ custodial accounts. All assets are held at a qualified custodian of your choice. If you do not have a preference, we will recommend some to you. Your qualified custodian will send your statements directly to you at your address of record at least quarterly. In order to verify the accuracy of your accounts, we urge you to compare the account statements you receive from your custodian against the statements you receive from us. 15  Performance Reports In addition, as discussed in Item 13, BFIM also sends periodic performance reports. Each client’s performance is reviewed and documented in their quarterly performance report that accompanies our account statements. Clients should review statements provided by the custodian and compare them to any reports provided by BFIM to ensure accuracy, as the custodian does not perform this review. Performance reports are also provided at any time upon request. If clients ever have a question about an entry on their BFIM reports, please call us immediately. For more information about custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices. Item 16 – Investment Discretion Discretionary Authority for Trading The Investment Management Agreement that is signed between BFIM and our clients is a discretionary agreement. We have the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in your account on your behalf. In some instances, BFIM’s discretionary authority may be limited by conditions imposed by clients due to their investment objectives. The client approves the custodian to be used and the commission rates paid to the custodian. BFIM does not receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain trades. Limited Trading Authorization Most custodians require you to sign a Limited Trading Authorization so that we are able to execute trades on your behalf. Item 17 – Voting Client Securities Proxy Votes Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. votes proxies for shares of stock held in client accounts. By creating and following the guidelines listed below, we establish that the interests of our clients come before our own. If we have a material conflict of interest in voting a particular action, we will generally notify you of the conflict. We will then have you vote the proxy or retain an independent third party to do so. COMPENSATION PLANS • BFIM will review compensation and incentive plans to see if they encourage long-term ownership of stock by executives and board members. We are encouraged that many companies have shifted the emphasis of incentive plans away from stock options towards stock grants and other methods which subject the recipient to the risk of a decline in the company’s stock price. We are also encouraged that vesting periods have been lengthened and clawback provisions exist if earnings are restated and those earnings were used in computing compensation. (A clawback provision is contractual language that is used in writing performance-based compensation contracts. It allows a company to take back such compensation if future events show that some or all of the compensation 16  was excessive according to the intended terms of the contract.) BFIM evaluates proxy issues using these criteria when determining whether or not to vote in favor of the issue. • BFIM will usually vote in favor of any proposal that reduces or limits generous severance payments, known as Golden Parachutes, for corporate executives. We believe that severance packages are usually too generous to executives. • BFIM will usually support proposals that reduce excessive fringe benefits received by executives, known as perks. We believe that executives receive adequate pay packages and do not need to receive additional non-cash compensation. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE/STRUCTURE • BFIM will always vote to retain or reinstate cumulative voting because we believe that cumulative voting increases the voting power of the shareholders. • BFIM will usually vote against staggered elections/terms of board members because we believe that staggered board terms reduce the board’s accountability to shareholders. • BFIM believes that the compensation committee should be made up of outside directors and will vote proxies accordingly. SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES • BFIM will usually not support proposals that create additional environmental and labor restrictions on corporations. We believe many of these issues can and should be handled by management and should not be subject to shareholder votes. We also believe that there are sufficient laws and regulations in the United States that provide for protection of the environment and employees. Clients may direct us on how to vote securities by communicating their wishes in writing or electronically to the address or email address on the cover of this brochure. A client may obtain our voting record by contacting us at phone number or e-mail address listed on the cover page of this brochure. Whenever you would like to receive a copy of our Proxy Policy, please contact us at 330-454-6555. Item 18 – Financial Information Financial Condition Beese, Fulmer Investment Management, Inc. does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients. A balance sheet is not required to be provided because BFIM does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or more in advance. 17