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Item 1: Cover Page
Part 2A of Form ADV Brochure
1600 Broadway, 4th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
303-539-0100
5601 Granite Parkway, 13th Floor
Plano, TX 75024
972-302-4951
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210- 568-7690
1250 S. Capital of Texas Hwy
Building 1 Suite 550
Austin, TX 78746
www.bokfinancialprivatewealth.com
June 2025
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This Brochure (“Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure,
please contact us at (303) 539-0100 or via email at bokfprivatewealthinc.com. 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. Additional information about BOK
Financial Private Wealth, Inc., is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Note: While BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. may refer to itself as a “registered investment
adviser” or “RIA”, you should be aware that registration itself does not imply any level of skill or
training.
Item 2: Material Changes
This Brochure dated June 2025, is an updated document, based on the Firm’s last Brochure dated
May 2025.
• As of June 16, 2025, BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc., has named Ryan Flippo (#CRD
5711110) as its Chief Compliance Officer.
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Table of Contents
Advisory Business
Fees and Compensation
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Types of Clients
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Disciplinary Information
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Code of Ethics Participation Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading 10
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Brokerage Practices
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Review of Accounts
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Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Custody
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Investment Discretion
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Voting Client Securities
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Financial Information
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Item 4. Advisory Business
Advisory Firm Description
BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. (the “Firm”) is a registered investment adviser and a Colorado
corporation with offices in Colorado, Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma that offers investment
management services, investment supervisory services, and makes available financial planning
services through its affiliate BOKF, NA. The Firm combines intellectual rigor and a disciplined
process to provide customized investment management services to high-net-worth individuals,
trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans and other legal entities. The Firm was founded in
1996 as The Milestone Group, Inc. and in August 2012 was acquired by BOK Financial
Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In July 2019, CoBiz
Wealth, LLC, a registered investment adviser founded in 1975 and wholly owned subsidiary of
BOK Financial Corporation, was merged with and into The Milestone Group, Inc. and the Firm
was rebranded to BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc.
Advisory Firm Services
The Firm manages advisory accounts primarily on a discretionary basis. The Firm’s investment
management and supervisory services generally includes recommendations regarding cash, money
market instruments, mutual funds, debt instruments, equity securities and public or private
partnerships. The Firm considers each client’s unique financial objectives and circumstances to
tailor advisory services to that client’s individual needs and personalize our portfolio management
services so that each client has a customized investment plan. As part of this investment plan,
clients may impose some restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Security level restrictions may not be applied for purchased or held mutual funds, exchange traded
funds, separately managed accounts or other third-party investment products. Investment strategies
are guided by a deep knowledge of our clients’ current situation and future plans. The Firm’s
strategies are able to adapt to our clients’ changing needs and are periodically reassessed
throughout the year. On a case-by-case basis, the Firm will manage non-discretionary advisory
accounts.
The Firm may provide portfolio management services to wrap fee programs for which it would
receive a portion of the wrap fee for the services provided. There are no material differences in
how wrap fee accounts are managed.
The Firm provides fiduciaries of 401(k) plans and other types of qualified retirement plans with
objective setting, criteria for selecting appropriate asset classes, and assists in the specific asset
selection. In addition, asset allocation strategies for ERISA Defined Contribution Plans will be
tailored to meet the requirements of the plan and to satisfy fiduciary obligations. The Firm will
provide Plan Fiduciaries with support and assistance in explaining the Plan to the Plan
Participants and providing some basic information to Plan Participants regarding asset classes
and asset allocation.
Sub Advisor Services
Adviser may engage an outside Sub-adviser to perform investment management services in a
separately managed account (SMA) for a portion of Client’s managed assets. Adviser will
monitor all Sub-Adviser performance. Specific services and fees related to Sub-Adviser services
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for the Separately Managed Account will be available in the Sub-Adviser’s current disclosure
document, which will be provided upon request.
Account Minimums
The Firm recommends a minimum of $2.5 million in liquid assets to start or maintain an account.
Accounts that do not meet the recommended level may not receive the full benefits of the Firm’s
typical investment strategies due to limitations on diversification and other considerations
including transaction costs. At the Firm’s discretion, it may accept new investment management
relationships below the recommended minimum criteria. A Managing Director of the Firm must
approve any exceptions to the minimum requirements. The Firm may consider the termination of
accounts falling below this minimum after discussing this decision with the client and providing a
written notice to the client.
Assets under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Firm managed $ $3,185,223,176 in assets on a discretionary and
non-discretionary basis.
Wealth Advisory Services and Financial Planning
Wealth Advisory Services include the Firm offering advice in the following areas:
Investment advice for illiquid investments
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• Estate planning
• Cash management
• Debt management
• Business exit planning
These services are generally provided under a Wealth Advisory Services Agreement with the Firm
for a fee.
Financial planning services may be provided to you through the Firm’s affiliate BOKF, NA. In
the event financial planning services are provided, there will be no charge, unless separately agreed
to and, the following will be offered:
• Reviewing and prioritizing your goals and objectives.
• Developing a summary of your current financial situation, including a net worth
statement, cash flow summary, and insurance analysis.
• Completing a retirement planning assessment, including financial projections of assets
required at estimated retirement date.
• Identifying tax planning strategies to optimize financial position.
• Presenting a written financial plan that will be reviewed in detail with you. It will contain
recommendations designed to meet your stated goals and objectives, supported by
relevant financial summaries.
• Developing an action plan to implement the agreed upon recommendations.
• Referral to other professionals, as required, to assist with implementation of the action
plan.
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In order to ensure that the financial plan contains sound and appropriate recommendations, it is
your responsibility to provide complete and accurate information regarding pertinent aspects of
your personal and financial situation including objectives, needs and values, investment
statements, powers of attorney, insurance policies, employment benefits, retirement benefits, and
relevant legal agreements. This list is not all-inclusive and any other relevant information should
be disclosed in a timely manner. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that any material changes
to the above noted circumstances are disclosed to the Firm as your financial planner on a timely
basis since they could impact the financial planning recommendations.
Financial planning services provided by a BOK Financial CFP® professional will be performed
in accordance with CFP® Board’s Statement of Professional Conduct as outlined at www.cfp.net
and all applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
A copy of the Firm’s privacy policy notice and a written disclosure statement that meet the
requirements of Rule 204-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (“Adviser Act”),
shall be provided to each client prior to or in conjunction with the execution of the Firm’s Wealth
Master Services Agreement.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Investment management services are available on a discretionary basis; though non-discretionary
accounts may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. The Firm calculates its investment management
fees as a percentage of total assets under management. Ongoing account management fees are
typically prorated and paid quarterly in arrears, based upon, the average daily balance of the assets
during the preceding calendar quarter, not to exceed 1.00% per annum with breakpoints applying
to relationships exceeding $1 million. Firm’s fees may be negotiable at Firm’s discretion.
For advisory services offered for fees based upon a percentage of assets under management, the
Master Services Agreement authorizes the Firm, through Financial Institution(s), to deduct fees
from the client’s assets for the Firm’s fee and to directly remit that management fee to the Firm in
accordance with applicable custody rules. Financial Institution(s) shall include, but are not limited
to, any custodian or broker-dealer recommended by the Firm, custodian or broker-dealer directed
by the client, trust companies, separate account managers, banks, etc. The Financial Institution(s)
recommended by the Firm have agreed to provide a statement to the client, at least quarterly,
indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management fees paid
directly to the Firm.
With the exception of any wrap fee program, the management fee is exclusive of, and in addition
to, brokerage commissions, transaction fees, custodian fees, mutual fund expenses, separately
managed account (SMA) fees and other related costs, which shall be incurred by the client. The
Firm shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs. Please see Item 12 for
more information on brokerage practices
For the initial quarter that investment management services are rendered, the management fee shall
be calculated on a pro-rata basis. The Master Services Agreement between the Firm and the client
will continue in effect until terminated by either party pursuant to the terms of the Master Services
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Agreement. The Firm’s fee shall be prorated through the date of termination based on the number
of days in the calendar quarter during which the Master Services Agreement was in effect.
Wealth Advisory and Financial Planning Services
Financial planning services are available to clients with an existing investment advisory account
generally at no additional charge as part of the Firm’s suite of services. Wealth Advisory Service
consulting fees are based on the nature and level of services required. Mutually agreed upon fees
may be fixed or hourly. Clients using only the Firm’s wealth advisory or financial planning
services will typically pay an initial upfront fee and an annual recurring fee for ongoing services
provided. Clients utilizing the Firm’s investment management services with enhanced financial
planning requirements under a separate Financial Planning Agreement will typically pay quarterly
financial planning fees in arrears.
Specialized Investment Management & Research Services
Mutually agreed upon fees may be fixed or hourly and are generally based on rates varying from
$200-$500 per hour. Fees are usually billed each quarter and not more than six months in advance
of services provided.
Account Aggregation Service
As a part of its Wealth Advisory Services, the Firm offers account aggregation services to
consolidate client assets held at unaffiliated financial institutions; which provides the Firm and its
clients with a more comprehensive understanding of a clients’ net worth. The Firm may charge a
fee for this service, billed quarterly in arrears. The amount of the fee depends on the complexity
of the clients’ requirements.
Sub-Advisor Fees
Sub-Advisor fees will vary based on the chosen Sub-Advisor. The annual management fee will be
based on the amount of assets managed by the Sub-Advisor and charged quarterly. The fees will
be paid according to the management agreement of the chosen Sub-Advisor and all fees will be
payable directly to the Sub-Advisor.
The Firm engages Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc., (“CHIM”), an affiliate of the Firm,
to provide sub-advisory services to certain Firm clients. Firm clients will not pay any additional
CHIM advisory fees under the arrangement.
The client may terminate the management agreement with the Sub-Advisor based on the terms of
the agreement and any unearned fees will be refunded or credited against amounts due.
Fee Deductions
Ongoing account management fees are generally payable quarterly in arrears, based on the average
daily balance of the assets during the preceding calendar quarter. Account management fees are
directly deducted from client account on a quarterly basis unless alternative arrangements are
agreed upon between the Firm and the client.
At the Firm’s discretion, special fee arrangements may be negotiated for family groups, whereby
various accounts are bundled to meet asset level fee breakpoints. Existing clients are subject to
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advisory fees in effect at the time they enter into the advisory relationship with the Firm.
Therefore, fee rates may differ among clients.
The Firm’s accounting, reporting, and billing systems use pricing information provided by various
sources including client custodians. However, the Firm primarily uses prices provided by Charles
Schwab & Co, Inc. (“Schwab”). This information is used to report valuations, calculate
performance returns for client portfolios and to assess management fees. Because the Firm uses
different pricing sources, the Firm’s statements may have slightly different prices as those
provided by the account’s custodian for certain securities such as municipal bonds, some corporate
bonds, or other difficult-to-price securities. When preparing the Firm’s reports, precedence will be
given to Schwab valuations if and when discrepancies exist between custodians. Clients are
encouraged to compare the account statements provided to them by the custodian with the Firm’s
reports.
Other Fees
Investments in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other investment company assets are
subject to additional advisory and other fees and expenses. These fees and expenses are described
in the prospectuses of those funds, and are paid for by the funds, but are ultimately borne by the
client.
Timing of Fees and Obtaining Fee Refunds
All services may be terminated by the client verbally with their adviser or by either party in writing.
The Firm will provide the client with a written confirmation when a client verbally terminates their
relationship with the Firm. Investment management fees will be based on the average daily
balance of the investment management account, pro-rated to the termination date. Wealth advisory,
financial planning, project, or hourly fees paid in advance, if any, will be pro-rated to the date of
termination specified, and any unearned portion will be refunded or credited against amounts due.
Additional Compensation
The Firm and its employees do not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other
investment products. See Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation for additional
information.
Item 6: Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
The Firm does not charge any performance fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
The Firm may manage assets for a broad and diverse client base that could include individuals,
corporations, trusts, foundations, institutional clients, families, pension plans, profit sharing plans
and similar entities.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Depending on client financial needs, risk tolerance and special circumstances, the Firm will help
clients choose the appropriate investment objective and asset class mix generally defined by the
client exposures to equities and bonds. Client assets are managed by a team of the Firm’s
investment professionals. The investment selection options for client portfolios are professionally
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developed by BOKF, NA’s Strategic Investment Advisors (“SIA”) group. SIA provides the
research and analytics that build the foundation for investment services for all BOK Financial
affiliates.
The Firm manages each investment objective primarily by: (1) diversifying capital to several asset
classes (primarily U.S. and foreign stocks, bonds and specialized investments), usually through
individual securities and/or mutual funds and exchanged-traded funds (“ETFs”); (2) rebalancing
to target allocations; and (3) generally seeking to limit what the Firm deems as unnecessary
portfolio expenses. In addition, the Firm will consider fundamental valuations, the current macro-
economic climate, market sentiment and other factors to adjust asset class allocations over time.
The asset classes the client may hold are exposed to investment risk that may include the loss of
principal invested.
Public Health Emergencies Risk: The outbreak of respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus
COVID-19 has had, a severely adverse impact on the economies of many nations, individual
companies and the market in general. The Adviser cannot predict the likelihood of occurrence or
the impact of similar pandemics, epidemics or other public health emergencies in the future on
the U.S. markets as well as other economies, or individual securities or other financial
instruments the Adviser may invest in on behalf of its clients.
Artificial Intelligence ("AI") Risk: The Adviser may rely on programs and systems that utilize
AI, machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and other data science technologies ("AI Tools").
AI Tools may be flawed and underlying data sets may be insufficient, of poor quality, or contain
biased information. In addition, AI Tools generally utilize machine learning and/or predictive
analytics that may lead to flawed, biased, and inaccurate results.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
The Firm and its employees have not been involved in any investment-related legal or disciplinary
events in the past 10 years that would be material to a client’s evaluation of the Firm or its
personnel.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Certain Firm management persons and employees are also employees, management persons,
executive officers, directors, or registered representatives of BOKF, NA, CHIM, or BOK
Financial Securities, Inc. Neither the Firm nor any of its employees are registered, or have an
application pending to register, as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a
commodity trading advisor, or are an associated person of the foregoing entities. The Firm has
established policies and procedures to address conflicts of interest and address the SEC’s
requirements on principal and affiliated trading. The Firm has also established restrictions
within its Code of Ethics that reflect its fiduciary responsibilities.
The following is a description of relationships or arrangements that are important to the Firm’s
advisory business and provides the client with the Firm’s and its personnel’s affiliations:
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Related Relationships
The Firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of BOK Financial Corporation (“BOKF Corp”), a financial
holding company. BOKF Corp offers wealth management and trust services through BOKF, NA
(“BOK Financial”), various bank subsidiary Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc., and the
Firm, each an SEC registered investment adviser. BOKF Corp offers additional insurance,
investment and financial services and products through its subsidiary BOK Financial Securities,
Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser, which offers
advisory services under its trade name BOK Financial Advisors.
Affiliated Bank
Trust and fiduciary services are provided by BOKF, NA through its banking divisions: Bank of
Albuquerque, Bank of Oklahoma, Bank of Texas and BOK Financial. The Firm has entered into
a Services Agreement with BOK Financial. The agreement covers financial planning, manager
research and due diligence, custody, administration and operational services. Services provided
by BOK Financial in conjunction with the Services Agreement are handled via allocations between
BOK Financial and the Firm. Certain employees of the Firm are dually employed by the Firm and
BOK Financial.
Investment Advisor or Financial Planner
BOK Financial Securities, Inc. is a dual registered broker/dealer and investment advisor (dba:
BOK Financial Advisors - “BOKFA”) and an affiliate of the Firm. BOKF, NA is a national
banking association affiliate that may also provide advisory and financial planning services to its
clients. Cavanal Hill Investment Management (CHIM) is a registered investment advisor affiliate
of the Firm, CHIM includes a diverse and experienced team of full-time professional portfolio
managers, offering the Firm’s clients access to fixed income and equity security inventories often
available to institutional-level investors. The Firm may utilize CHIM as a sub-advisor when the
Firm believes it is in the best interest of such clients.
Broker-Dealer, Municipal Securities Dealer, or Government Securities Dealer
BOK Financial Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, and
member FINRA/SIPC. Cavanal Hill Distributors, Inc. (“CHD”) a registered broker-dealer,
member FINRA, is the distributor for the Cavanal Hill Funds. BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and
CHD are wholly owned subsidiaries of BOK Financial Corporation and affiliates of the Firm. The
Firm does not affect client transactions through BOK Financial Securities, Inc. or CHD.
Insurance Company or Agency
BOSC Agency, Inc. is an affiliate of the Firm.
Investment Company or Other Pooled Investment Vehicle
The Cavanal Hill Funds are an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act
of 1940. The Cavanal Hill Funds are managed by CHIM and are compensated for the provision of
advisory and administrative services to the funds. In addition, BOKF, NA is compensated for
providing custody and shareholder services.
As required, any affiliated investment advisers and broker-dealers are specifically disclosed in
Section 7.A. on Schedule D of Form ADV, Part 1, which can be accessed by following the
directions provided on the cover page of this Brochure.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
The Firm has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its
access persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws. In accordance with Section
204A of the Advisers Act, the Firm’s Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed
to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by the Firm or any of its access
persons. The Code of Ethics also requires that all access persons report their personal securities
holdings and transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments such as initial public
offerings and limited offerings. Clients or prospective clients may contact the Firm to request a
copy of its Code of Ethics.
The Firm and its access persons are permitted to buy or sell securities that it also recommends to
clients consistent with the Firms policies and procedures.
Trade Errors
The Firm has a legal and fiduciary obligation to ensure that clients are not disadvantaged by trade
errors. A trade error is an error in the placement, execution or settlement of a client’s trade. When
a trade error occurs, the Firm will 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 a trade error
may generate a gain or a loss, which is ultimately isolated from a client’s account. A trade error
gain is typically not paid to the Firm. Most trade errors are processed in a separate trade error
account, and the client’s portfolio is not impacted by the error activity.
Potential Conflict of Interest – Affiliate Referral Arrangements
The Firm may refer a client to an affiliate when the client specifies a need for a financial service
offered by such affiliate. The Firm’s advisers will evaluate the benefits of using both affiliated and
unaffiliated resources and will always be driven by solutions in the best interest of its clients.
Where a referral is made, the Firm’s employees may be compensated for these referrals. This fee
may range from a nominal amount to a percentage of the anticipated revenue for the account over
a set period of time. These payments are not added to a client’s fees, but are deducted from the
revenue received by BOKF, NA, the Firm or the affiliate.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Selecting Custodians and Broker-Dealers
Unless client directs otherwise, the Firm will recommend where investment management accounts
will be custodied. When recommending custodians to clients, the Firm considers their financial
strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research and service.
The Firm will arrange for the execution of securities transactions through broker-dealers that the
Firm reasonably believes will provide best execution. In seeking best execution, the determinative
factor is not the lowest possible commission cost, but whether the transaction represents the best
qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s services
including the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates and
responsiveness of the broker. Although the Firm will seek competitive commission rates, it may
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not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for account transactions. The Firm
generally does not execute individual bond transactions at the clients’ custodian. As a result,
custodians may charge clients trade-away fees. The Firm believes the benefit of price or execution
quality received from trading away from the custodian outweighs the additional transaction fee
incurred.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
The Firm participates in the service program offered by various custodians. The economic benefits
derived from participation in the service program can include: receipt of duplicate client
confirmations and bundled duplicate client confirmations and statements. In addition, the client
has access to a trading desk servicing these participants exclusively; access to block trading, which
provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to
the client’s account. Benefits also include access to an electronic communication network for client
entry, account information, receipts of compliance publications, and access to mutual funds
generally requiring a significantly higher minimum initial investment or available only to
institutional investors. These benefits received through participation in these custodial programs
do not depend upon the amount of transactions directed to the custodians.
The custodians also make available to the Firm, other products and services that benefit the Firm
but may not benefit clients’ accounts. Some of these other products and services assist the Firm in
managing and administering client’s account which include software and other technology that
provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements);
facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders from multiple client accounts);
provide research, pricing information and other market data; facilitate payment of Firm’s fees from
its clients’ accounts; and assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
With respect to any brokerage commissions charged by executing broker/dealers, the Firm will
regularly and continuously review such charges within the foregoing criteria and such other
comparative standards which it may
regard as pertinent for the purpose of evaluating the
reasonableness of such commissions. As permitted by law, and specifically by provisions of
Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Firm may cause its clients to pay a
broker/dealer an amount of commission for executing a portfolio transaction order on behalf
of its clients which is m o r e t h a n the commissions other broker/dealers would have charged
for effecting such a transaction. To do so, the Firm must determine in good faith that the higher
commissions are reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services
provided by the executing broker/dealer viewed in terms of either a particular transaction or the
Firm’s overall responsibilities to its other clients.
Directed Brokerage
A Client may direct the Firm to use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all transactions
for the client’s account. The Firm reserves the right to decline and/or terminate the engagement if
such arrangements cannot be accommodated. In such event, client will negotiate terms and
arrangements for the account with that broker-dealer, and the Firm will not seek better execution
services or prices from other broker-dealers or be able to aggregate client transactions for execution
through other broker-dealers with orders for other accounts managed by the Firm. As a result,
client may pay higher commissions, transaction costs, spreads, or receive less favorable net prices
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on transactions than would otherwise be the case.
Trade Aggregation
The Firm generally manages client accounts according to their individual directives. However,
under certain circumstances, it may be beneficial to aggregate client orders for a specific security.
The Firm may but is not obligated to combine or aggregate client trades.
Trade Allocations
The Firm manages accounts for numerous clients that invest in the same or similar securities.
Although most securities used in the Firm’s investment strategy are highly liquid and readily
available, certain municipal bonds or other fixed income securities may occasionally have capacity
constraints. The Firm attempts to allocate investment opportunities among clients in a fair and
equitable manner. Performance is never a factor in the Firm’s decision to allocate securities to a
client’s account.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Account Reviews
Account reviews are performed annually by the Firm. More frequent reviews may be triggered by
various factors including portfolio model changes, changes in client investment objectives, account
deposits, account withdrawals and market changes. Clients receive account statements from their
custodian at least quarterly. Clients should review these statements carefully as they are the official
records for their account.
The Investment Committee oversees the review of client accounts and is responsible for
developing and implementing the Firm’s investment strategy. The Investment Committee includes
an experienced group of the Firm’s senior leaders.
Non-Discretionary Account Review Frequency
When accepted, the Firm’s Private Wealth Advisors review non-discretionary accounts on a
regular basis; however, they first receive permission from clients before implementing trades.
Clients are advised that it remains the client’s responsibility to inform the Firm of any changes in
client investment objectives, risk tolerance and/or financial situation. Client (in person or via
telephone) is encouraged to comprehensively review financial planning issues, investment
objectives and account performance (as applicable) with the Firm on an annual basis.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Referral Sources
The Firm may enter arrangements where it will pay an unaffiliated promoter or an employee a fee
for referring a prospect, who subsequently becomes a client of the Firm.
Unaffiliated solicitors receiving a referral fee may provide an incentive for the referrer to act in his
or her own best interest. To address this conflict of interest, unaffiliated solicitors are required to
provide all prospective clients with a separate written disclosure document that fully informs the
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client regarding the nature of the relationship between the solicitor and the Firm and any fees to
be paid.
Affiliates of the Firm may receive compensation from the Firm where one of its representatives
introduces a client to the Firm resulting in a client relationship. Such a fee will be paid in
accordance with Rule 206(4)-3 of the Act. Affiliate employees are required to disclose the status
of their relationship with the Firm at the time of the solicitation or referral.
All referral fees are paid solely in accordance with a written agreement between the solicitor and
the Firm, will not result in any additional charge to the client. Referred clients should be aware of
inherent conflicts of interest between client and the Firm with respect to the solicitation
arrangement described above.
Item 15: Custody
The Firm is not a qualified custodian and does not generally have custody of client assets. In
situational instances, clients of the Firm have entered into a custodial agreement with BOK
Financial, thus the Firm is deemed to have custody by virtue of its affiliation with BOK Financial,
and the Firm is subject to a surprise audit. The Firm’s clients use their custodians to provide
custody, trading and other services as it relates to their agreement with the Firm. Different
custodians offer higher or lower trading costs and overall service offerings differ from custodian
to custodian. In the event client assets are maintained by BOK Financial, the Firm will obtain a
report of the internal controls relating to the custody of those assets from an independent public
accountant registered with and subject to regular inspection by the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board. At least quarterly, clients should receive statements from the qualified custodian
that holds and maintains their assets. The Firm will typically provide client with quarterly
performance reports.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
Investment management and investment supervisory services are offered on a discretionary basis
and on a non-discretionary basis, case-by-case. For discretionary accounts, the Firm is authorized
to implement recommendations without contacting the client. For non-discretionary accounts, the
Firm seeks approval from the client for each recommended course of action.
Prior to providing investment management services, the Firm requires that client enter into a
formal Master Service Agreement and Investment Management Statement of Service that sets
forth the terms and conditions under which the Firm will manage client assets. In addition, clients
must sign a separate custodial/clearing agreement with their chosen custodian. Both the Firm’s
Master Service Agreement and Investment Management Statement of Service and the
custodial/clearing agreement may authorize the custodian to debit client account for the Firm’s
investment management fee and, if applicable, other wealth advisory, financial planning, or tax-
related consulting fees. Fees are directly remitted to the Firm.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
By default, Clients are responsible for voting proxies. In certain instances, Client may
request the Firm vote proxies by executing a Proxy Voting Addendum. Should the Firm be
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delegated the responsibility to vote proxies, as a matter of policy and as a fiduciary to our clients,
proxies are voted in the best economic interest of the client accounts.
The Firm has engaged the services of a third party to provide and implement its proxy voting
guidelines and to vote client proxies, if applicable. The third party shall do extensive
research on all proxy questions and vote client proxies according to the Firm’s proxy voting
guidelines. The relationship with the third party will assist the Firm to ensure proxy voting
decisions are made in the best interest of clients and avoid any conflicts of interest that
could otherwise exist due to business or personal relationships that the Firm maintains with
persons who may have an interest in the outcome of certain votes.
Clients may contact the Firm to request information about how proxies for securities in their
accounts were voted. Clients generally are not able to direct the Firm’s vote in a particular
solicitation.
Item 18: Financial Information
The Firm does not charge any fees for any client more than six months in advance. The Firm is
unaware of any financial condition that is likely to impair its ability to meet its contractual
commitments to its clients. The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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