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Columbia River Advisors, LLC
Item 1: Cover Page
Part 2A Firm Brochure | Part 2B Brochure Supplements | Privacy Policy
March 30, 2026
1927 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-589-1401 | Fax: 253-589-1442
compliance@investcra.com | www.investcra.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Columbia River Advisors ("CRA"). If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us by phone at 253-589-1401 or by email at compliance@investcra.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.
CRA is a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration as an Investment Adviser with the SEC or any state securities authority does not imply a
certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Columbia River Advisors is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search for us using
our IARD number: 154571.
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes
This section addresses only those "material changes" that have been incorporated since our last annual delivery.
The following material change has occurred since our 2025 annual update filing:
• Blue Water Investment Fund II, LP ("BW II"), the affiliated private investment fund for which CRA served as
General Partner, began its final distributions effective February 15, 2026. The final audited financial statements
are currently in process with our third-party auditing firm, Spicer Jeffries. BW II is now in wind-down status
pending completion of those financials and final tax filings. Our ongoing role is limited to administrative
oversight of this process.
We've also made various non-material clarifications and updates throughout this brochure to reflect our current
operations, including updates related to Summit Tax Services stopping services in December 2025 and the conclusion of
CRA's General Partner role in BW II. Overall, these changes reflect a reduction in the affiliated relationships and
associated conflicts previously disclosed in this brochure, as those arrangements have been resolved or wound down.
If you would like another copy of this brochure, you can download it from the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov,
or you may contact our Compliance Committee at 253-589-1401 or compliance@investcra.com. We encourage you to
read this entire document.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes ................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3: Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5: Fees & Compensation ................................................................................................................................. 8
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees & Side-By-Side Management .......................................................................... 10
Item 7: Types of Clients & Account Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, & Risk of Loss .................................................................... 10
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................... 13
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities & Affiliations ................................................................................... 13
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading ............................. 14
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 13: Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................................ 16
Item 14: Client Referrals & Other Compensation ................................................................................................. 17
Item 15: Custody ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 16: Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................ 18
Item 17: Voting Client Securities .......................................................................................................................... 18
Item 18: Financial Information ............................................................................................................................. 19
Foy — Brochure Supplement ................................................................................................................................ 20
Addink — Brochure Supplement .......................................................................................................................... 22
Zimmerman — Brochure Supplement .................................................................................................................. 24
Privacy Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Background Information
Columbia River Advisors is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as a Registered
Investment Adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), with our principal place
of business in Tacoma, Washington. We also have branch offices in Bellevue, Washington and Burien, Washington.
We commenced business in November 2011 after forming as a limited liability company in the State of Delaware and
registering with the Washington Secretary of State. As of the date of this brochure, the principal owners of CRA and their
respective ownership interests are as follows: Ben Addink (51%) and Jada Addink (49%). Jada Addink is a passive
ownership interest holder and does not provide investment advisory services or supervision on behalf of CRA.
Our primary advisory business is to manage the investment portfolios of individuals and businesses (the "Clients")
through our Investment Adviser Representatives (the "IAR" or "IARs"), who provide investment advice based on the
individual needs of each Client. Our IARs will discuss your particular financial situation and help you establish and
document your financial goals, investment objectives, time horizons, and level of risk tolerance. They also review your
prior investment experience to make sure that the advisory services we provide are appropriate for you, which is
documented in the Portfolio Management Agreement (the "PMA") you execute with CRA. In this capacity, CRA and its
IARs act as fiduciaries for our clients.
Portfolio Management
Our IARs serve as portfolio managers and manage client accounts using the investment methodologies described under
Item 8 below. Securities we use include but are not limited to: (a) Mutual Funds; (b) Exchange Traded Funds; (c) Equity
and fixed income securities (individual equities, corporate debt, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, and U.S.
government securities); and (d) Alternative assets, which may include liquid mutual funds, liquid ETFs, and private
placements (not liquid "Funds or Fund").
We provide services primarily on a discretionary basis — meaning we place transactions on your behalf without prior
approval for each transaction, consistent with your objectives and needs. We also have some non-discretionary clients
who are legacy clients from firms we acquired, and who have kept their non-discretionary status. For those clients, you
confirm each transaction before we place it.
Identifying Your Goals and Objectives
To better understand your investment objectives and risk tolerance, we use several tools, including:
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Investment Policy Statements ("IPS"). We use an IPS to document your goals, objectives, risk tolerances,
personal and family obligations, and related data points — which allows us to build and manage the right
portfolio for you. If you came to CRA through an acquisition of another firm, you likely already have an IPS that
we've reviewed and updated with you. We generally revisit it annually or whenever your personal or financial
situation changes. The IPS is often referred to as our Client Information Sheet.
Margin Accounts
Clients can open cash accounts (accounts valued with security holdings and cash) with their broker/custodian. A margin
account offers additional flexibility — it allows you to access cash via debit card or check against your account value,
which clients often find useful for unexpected expenses (home repairs, medical events, etc.). You can request a margin
account, and we may also suggest it in appropriate circumstances.
In a margin account, your securities and account value are used as collateral by your broker/custodian, which creates
additional buying power based on your total account value — generally up to 50% of that value. For example, a
$500,000 account creates approximately $250,000 of margin availability. There's no requirement for you or CRA to
actually use that margin value; however, if you do, you'll pay margin interest fees to your broker/custodian for any
margin amount used. We've found this very convenient for clients when unexpected expenses arise — home repairs,
medical costs, car repairs, and similar events.
Margin accounts are only opened at client request and are created through your broker/custodian's account application
process. We're happy to answer any questions you have about margin accounts.
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Our Model Portfolios and Investment Process
We build customized asset allocations using traditional asset classes — equities, fixed income, alternative investments,
and cash. Security types across all asset classes include mutual funds, ETFs, active/passive Smart Beta strategies, and
passive ETFs.
Our internally developed Model Portfolios (the "Models") are designed with varying return expectations and associated
risk levels, and are built to provide both active and passive investment management. Each Model typically maintains a
cash allocation of approximately 0%–4%. Our current Models include:
• *Growth
• *Equity Growth
• *Conservative
• *Moderate
• *Balanced
All models also have a Tax Managed (for tax sensitive accounts) and an ESG version for clients that wish to impose those
guidelines. Not all IARs use the standard corporate Models developed by our Investment Committee. Some IARs
maintain their own models that were established for their clients based on individual needs and circumstances.
Investment Restrictions or Limitations
Any investment restrictions or limitations you want to place on us are documented in the PMA you sign with CRA.
Changes to those restrictions are reviewed and approved in writing and/or noted in our CRM system in your file. That
said, CRA does reserve the right not to accept (or to terminate) an account if we believe the restrictions are so limiting
that we can't deliver our portfolio management services and meet our fiduciary obligations to you. Investment
restrictions include, but are not limited to:
• Equity Concentrations. For example, if you work for a company that issues stock, the restriction might be that
you can't accumulate any more of that security through your engagement with CRA.
• Restrictions for Moral or Values-Based Reasons. For example, tobacco, foreign issuers, child labor, violations of
federal and state securities regulations, weapon manufacturers, etc.
• Certain assets may be held in client accounts for convenience but are not managed by CRA (“Unmanaged
Assets”). These assets may include securities held in certificate form, at the issuer, or at another
broker/custodian. Unmanaged Assets are excluded from advisory fee calculations and performance reporting,
and CRA does not verify or guarantee their valuation.
Sub-Advisory Services and Other Investment Advisors
From time to time, we may recommend that you use the services of a third-party money manager ("TPMM") to manage
all or a portion of your portfolio. After learning about your financial situation and objectives, we may recommend a
specific TPMM or investment program. Factors we consider when making that recommendation include the TPMM's
performance, methods of analysis, fees, and how well they align with your financial needs, investment goals, risk
tolerance, and objectives. We'll monitor the TPMM's performance to make sure their style remains consistent with your
goals.
We retain discretionary authority to hire or replace TPMMs and to reallocate your assets where we think it's
appropriate. Ultimately, the responsibility for determining whether the model is right for you stays with us. Once we
select the model, the platform typically processes the transactions automatically. Note that a TPMM does not
independently verify information we provide them — that's our responsibility to keep accurate and current.
Private Funds
Alternative investments (the "Funds") are generally available only to clients who qualify as Accredited Investors as
defined under Regulation D, Section 501 of the Securities Act of 1933, or who meet other applicable net worth
qualifications. We only recommend a Fund when it's suitable for you based on your investment objectives and risk
tolerance. Alternative Investments involve a higher degree of risk, are not publicly traded, and are not easily converted
to cash. They are included in your overall portfolio management fee calculation and are typically valued at the most
recent net asset value ("NAV") prepared by a third-party administrator or the issuer.
Householding of Accounts
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When we work with you on your investment goals and objectives, we group your related accounts into a "Household
Account," which generally includes accounts with the same physical address and family members. This gives us a more
complete picture of your overall financial situation, including a risk tolerance assessment that applies across all your
assets under our management. Each Household Account is identified in the PMA and may include: (a) individual
accounts; (b) joint accounts (spouses, siblings, or parents); (c) UGMA accounts for children; (d) IRAs or Roth IRAs; and (e)
trusts or estates, among others.
Some account types can't be classified as Household Accounts, including a corporation's capital reserve or certain
qualified plans governed by ERISA. These accounts may have their own PMA, risk tolerance analysis, and separate
quarterly reports. In certain cases, accounts acquired through prior firm transactions remain subject to legacy
householding structures that differ from CRA’s current methodology. As a result, some clients may experience fee
calculations that differ from those applied under CRA’s current householding standards.
Financial Planning and Consulting
We believe financial planning is an important part of what we do for our clients. For new client relationships, we'll
review your investment and other assets to prepare an overall summary that helps us identify and monitor your
situation. We also have IARs who can provide more in-depth financial planning services.
Depending on your needs, this may take the form of a Limited Financial Plan (a more focused, topical assessment) or a
Comprehensive Financial Plan (a full written plan). Clients with an existing Portfolio Management Agreement with CRA
can receive either at no additional fee. If you're not a portfolio management client, you can engage us for a standalone
plan through a separate Financial Planning Agreement — see Item 5 for fee details.
Limited Financial Plan
The Limited Plan is designed to give you a better understanding of your current financial situation relative to where
you'd like to be. It's less formal and more topical — focused on one question or issue — and is typically delivered as a
discussion, summary letter, or other communication.
Comprehensive Financial Plan
Our Comprehensive Plan covers several areas of your personal and financial life, including but not limited to: wealth
accumulation and preservation (retirement, IRA rollovers, 401k rollovers, tax management, multi-generational IRAs,
charitable giving); education savings; tax consequences and planning; personal portfolio tailoring (investments,
retirement, estate planning, probate management, estate taxes, family asset management, property titles, post-death
planning); and insurance/risk management (current and future risk exposures, long-term care, family income protection
in the event of disability or death).
To develop a Comprehensive Plan, we work closely with you and your other advisors — attorneys, accountants, etc. The
output may include recommended changes to help you meet your goals, overall asset allocation adjustments, savings
habit changes, retirement projections, trust or estate document recommendations, and other items relevant to your
situation. Ultimately, what you do with those recommendations is always your decision.
Insurance Product Services
We may have IARs or employees who are licensed insurance agents. You are never required to use them for insurance
services — you can use any insurance agency or broker you choose. When an IAR or employee recommends an
insurance product, they are required to: (1) disclose the commission payable to them as the insurance agent; and
explain the related conflict of interest prior to completing the transaction. CRA doesn't recommend or facilitate the
purchase of insurance products for ERISA accounts or IRAs.
401(k) and Retirement Services
CRA provides investment advisory services to 401(k) plans and similar retirement accounts as a named fiduciary under
ERISA. Depending on the form and organization of the retirement account (401k, pension, profit-sharing, money
purchase pension plan, IRA, SEP-IRA, etc.), Overall the "Plan," services are tailored to each retirement client. We also
provide "non-advice services" such as employee training and education to plan participants. The retirement services we
offer include:
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• Retirement Services Consulting. We provide mutual fund evaluation and recommendation services to plan
trustees and/or account holders. When advising a Plan, the Plan itself is our Client. Plan trustees are "named
fiduciaries" under ERISA and enter into an agreement with CRA that identifies the services we're providing.
These are either 3(21) or 3(38) services.
• Non-Discretionary / Consulting (3(21)). For 3(21) services, the plan's named fiduciaries retain the final
determination to accept or reject our investment recommendations. They're also responsible for overall plan
administration and their various service providers. Services of this type are typically provided to daily valued
401(k) plans, and all advice is provided in the sole interest of the plan and its participants.
• Discretionary Advisory Services (3(38)). For 3(38) services, applicable to certain 401(k) or money purchase
pension plans, CRA is a named fiduciary with investment discretionary authority granted by the trustees. This
means we're responsible for developing, monitoring, and making changes to the investment options and asset
allocation models used by the plan and its participants. All services are provided in the sole interest of the plan
and its participants.
Important Information for Retirement Investors
When we recommend that you roll over or transfer retirement assets (such as a 401(k) or IRA) to our management, we
have a conflict of interest — we'll generally earn additional revenue when we manage more assets. In making any such
recommendation, however, we do so only after determining that it's in your best interest. We act as a "fiduciary" as that
term is defined in ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code, or both, with respect to our recommendations and ongoing
discretionary management services. To the extent we provide non-fiduciary services, those will be described in the PMA.
Blue Water Investment Fund II, L.P.
CRA formed Blue Water Investment Fund II, L.P. ("BW II") in May 2012 and served as its General Partner. BW II's primary
investment strategy was to provide debt financing to CRA, which in turn combined the loan proceeds with seller
financing to acquire or refinance investment advisory books of business. In return, the General Partner issued fixed rate
secured promissory notes to BW II, subject to priority lien positions. Those loans were collateralized by a second position
priority lien on the books of business acquired, and a first position lien on all other General Partner assets.
As of the date of this filing, BW II has zero outstanding Promissory Notes from CRA, as the fund began its final
distributions in February 2026. BW II is in wind-down status pending completion of the final audit by Spicer Jeffries, LLP
("SJ") and final tax filings. As required by the Advisers Act, the audited financials of BW II must be delivered to limited
partners within 120 days of BW II's fiscal year end (December 31). If we learn that the audit will be completed after that
120-day deadline, we'll notify all BW II limited partners in writing with an estimated completion date. Although BW II is
in wind-down status, all applicable disclosures and investor reporting obligations remain in effect for clients who held
interests in the fund at the time of its final distribution process.
Assets Under Management as of December 31, 2025
Discretionary Assets:
$187,698,182.01
Non-Discretionary Assets:
$3,451,597.52
Total Assets Under Management:
$191,149,779.53
Assets under management are calculated as of December 31, 2025 and include both fee-paying client assets and certain
client assets held for reporting purposes. These figures do not include all assets of CRA employees, their family
members, or beneficial ownership accounts, and only include such accounts where advisory services are provided or
assets are otherwise included for reporting consistency.
CRA provides services primarily on a discretionary basis. Although CRA ceased accepting new non-discretionary accounts
in 2015, certain legacy non-discretionary relationships remain, primarily from prior firm acquisitions and associated
advisor transitions.
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Item 5: Fees & Compensation
Portfolio Management Fees
The following information applies to all of our portfolio management services. Clients who came to CRA from advisory
firms we acquired may have previously established fee schedules that are "grandfathered" in — those aren't available to
new clients. For new CRA clients, we offer an asset-based fee arrangement as described below. Fees are charged in
advance of the service and are pro-rated for accounts opened or closed during a calendar quarter (upon request, CRA
may agree to charge fees in arrears). CRA doesn't independently value securities held in the accounts we advise.
Asset-Based Fee on All Household Account Assets
Each Client agrees to pay CRA an annual fee, billed quarterly, in advance of the service. Fees are calculated based on the
daily average value of your account(s) over the previous calendar quarter, as calculated by our back-office system,
Orion.
If the value on your custodial statements looks different from your CRA fee invoice, that's expected — it's because we're
billing you on the average daily value over the most recent quarter, not a single end-of-month or end-of-quarter
snapshot like the broker/custodian typically shows on their statements.
Fees are negotiated between you and your IAR and documented in your PMA. The factors we consider when negotiating
include: (a) the number of accounts in your household; (b) the size of the overall relationship; (c) the opportunity for
additional contributions; (d) any investment restrictions you've placed; and (e) meeting and reporting requirements,
among others.
Fee Schedule
CRA charges an asset-based fee of up to 1.50% annually on all household account assets, which is negotiable between
the client and the IAR. While CRA no longer offers tiered fee schedules to new clients, certain legacy clients—primarily
from prior firm acquisitions—continue under previously established tiered arrangements.
Financial Planning / Consulting Fees
Clients who have signed a Portfolio Management Agreement with CRA can receive a Limited or Comprehensive Financial
Plan at no additional fee. If you haven't signed a PMA and want a financial plan, we'll enter into a separate Financial
Planning Agreement. Fees for those services are as follows:
• Hourly Fees: Range from $150.00 to $500.00 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments. If your arrangement is
hourly only, we'll bill you monthly showing the time spent.
• Fixed Fees: Range from $1,500.00 to $20,000.00 or more, depending on the complexity of your situation. These
are negotiated between you and your IAR. There is a minimum fixed fee of $1,500.00, with 50% due at
execution of the planning agreement.
401(k) and Retirement Service Fees
Fees for retirement plan services are based on the aggregated assets of the plan and are determined on an asset-based
fee basis as described above. Some clients from EAM prior to our acquisition have fee schedules that differ from the
above. Fees are charged in advance and are pro-rated for relationships established or closed during a quarter. Specific
fees are identified in the agreement we enter into with you.
Direct Debit
We prefer that you authorize us to deduct our advisory fees directly from your custodial account(s). If you do, we send a
debit request to your broker/custodian, who then sends the fees to CRA. We provide you with a statement reflecting: (a)
the assets on which the fee is based; (b) the annual fee charged; (c) the calculation method (pro-rated for the days the
service was provided); and (d) the total amount due for the period. Some legacy CRA clients elect to pay by check; these
clients are grandfathered into this payment method, which is no longer generally offered.
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Valuations
For securities that trade on an exchange or are actively traded, your broker/custodian provides account values for
performance and fee calculation purposes. All valuations are provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., or in the case of
Private Funds, directly from the Fund itself. CRA doesn't independently value securities held in your account. See Item
12 for more details.
Illiquid Securities
Certain alternative investments — such as non-traded REITs, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), private equity funds, and
other investments not traded on public markets — are called "Illiquid Securities." Examples of such investments may
include private funds or other structured alternative investments held by certain clients. As of this filing, Ashbridge
Transformation Secondaries Fund II and Apollo AAA are among the Illiquid Securities that some of our clients hold.
Illiquid Securities may be appropriate for your account based on your risk tolerance, but they are not easily converted to
cash and are difficult to value; redemptions may not be allowed by the issuer. When redemptions are available, the
dollar amount is determined by the issuer or underwriter. These securities may not be held at your broker/custodian but
can be included in reporting through Orion. Values are only updated when the issuer provides updated balances or
statements. Unless the subscription documents state otherwise, Illiquid Securities are part of your overall portfolio with
CRA and are included in the portfolio management fee calculation under your PMA.
CRA doesn't review or approve valuations of Illiquid Securities provided to clients or Orion, and does not independently
value securities in your accounts.
Other Compensation — Insurance
If your IAR sells an insurance product sponsored by an insurance company, that company will pay your IAR a commission
as a licensed insurance agent — separate from and in addition to their role as your IAR. When your IAR recommends an
insurance product, this commission arrangement creates a conflict of interest that must be disclosed to you in writing
prior to implementation of the transaction.
Blue Water Investment Fund II, L.P.
As disclosed above, CRA was the general partner and investment adviser to BW II. CRA did not charge an advisory fee to
BW II directly; instead, the Fund received a loan origination fee equal to 1% of the value of each loan at the time the
note was issued. The General Partner did not charge BW II a management fee; however, the limited partner's
investment in BW II was part of their overall assets under management with CRA and was subject to the advisory fee in
their respective PMA. CRA as General Partner was reimbursed by BW II for certain organizational costs related to BW II's
formation, and BW II was responsible for its ongoing operational expenses.
General Information on Advisory Services and Fees
Termination of Agreements. A Portfolio Management Agreement, Comprehensive or Limited Financial Planning
Agreement, or ERISA Services Agreement may be terminated immediately by CRA or the Client with written notice.
Verbal notice of termination should be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable to ensure a clear record. Since PMA
fees are paid in advance, if you terminate, we'll earn our fees through the date of termination. All transactions placed on
your behalf can settle, but we'll take no further action after the termination date. Unearned pre-paid advisory fees will
be returned within 30 days of termination, pro-rated for the days remaining in the calendar quarter as calculated by
Orion.
Financial Planning Agreement. Financial planning is free for clients with an active PMA. If you want a Limited or
Comprehensive Plan without a PMA, you'll enter into a Financial Planning Agreement with CRA.
Advisory Services to CRA Family/Friends. At CRA's discretion, we may provide similar services at reduced or no fee to
our employees, their family members, and friends of employees. These reduced-fee or no-fee arrangements are not
available to general clients.
Other Investment Advisory Services. The advisory services we offer may also be available from other investment
advisers or professionals at fee schedules that are lower or higher than ours.
Accounts Subject to ERISA. ERISA and regulations under the IRC govern IRAs and similar accounts. As stated,, CRA acts
as a fiduciary to all of our clients, including those subject to ERISA and the IRC. As a result, we're subject to specific
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duties and obligations under ERISA and the IRC, including restrictions on certain forms of compensation we may receive
from third parties.
Other Fees and Expenses You May Incur. The total advisory fees you pay, along with other costs associated with your
account, impact your overall portfolio performance. Please review these costs with your IAR. They may include: (a)
brokerage commissions on transactions; (b) transaction fees; (c) other related costs; and (d) charges imposed by
custodians, brokers, TPMMs, mutual funds, ETFs, and private placements — such as advisory and administrative fees,
custodial fees, deferred sales charges, transfer taxes, wire/electronic processing fees, and commissions or
markups/markdowns on security transactions (unless the mutual fund/ETF is available through the broker/custodian on
a no-transaction-fee basis).
Advisory fees charged by TPMMs are separate from and in addition to our advisory fees. Assets managed by TPMMs are
included in calculating our fee. You should review the recommended TPMM's brochure and consider their fees alongside
ours to understand the total cost of the program.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees & Side-By-Side Management
We don't charge any of our clients performance-based fees. All advisory fees are charged only as described in this
brochure. Because we don't charge performance-based fees, we also do not engage in "side-by-side management" of
accounts with different fee structures — so there's no incentive for us to favor one client's account over another based
on how we're compensated.
Item 7: Types of Clients & Account Requirements
CRA generally provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth individuals (assets
exceeding $2.2 million). To a lesser extent, we also work with pension and profit-sharing plans, private funds,
corporations, and other business entities.
For Portfolio Management Services, we have a minimum account requirement of $250,000.00, which may be reduced at
our discretion.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, & Risk of Loss
Information Resources
The information resources we use to provide investment advice include, but are not limited to:
• Financial journals
• Research materials provided by third parties
• Shareholder reports
• Annual reports, prospectuses, and filings with the SEC
• Company press releases
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service. They may include, among other
things, interests in real estate partnerships, private placements and funds, DSTs, and other real estate-focused
investments (including initial or rollover DST allocations and sell vs. hold guidance).
We have developed a method of analysis to determine which securities are approved for possible inclusion in client
accounts through our investment models. This starts with the investment philosophy developed by our Investment
Committee (the "IC"). The IC determines the securities CRA considers for each appropriate investment model and
establishes the level of risk associated with those securities. The IC uses a variety of information sources to inform its
security and industry investment choices, including publicly available financial information (annual reports, financial
filings, research reports), Morningstar reports, and others.
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Our overall investing methodology (buy and manage) includes, but is not limited to:
• Decisions based in part on Modern Portfolio Theory ("MPT"), incorporating traditional and non-traditional asset
allocation (equities, fixed income, and alternative assets)
• Diversification, with strategic and tactical asset weightings
• Passive and active management of account assets
• Emphasis on managing downside portfolio risks
• Tax management strategies within taxable portfolios, where appropriate
Investment Committee
The CRA IC evaluates securities, asset allocation, and models for our portfolios and makes investment decisions for most
of our IARs. One exception is the IAR working out of our Burien, Washington office, who maintains his own investment
models that were previously established for his clients and does not use the IC models. Additionally, if a TPMM is used,
while our IARs approve and monitor the trades and portfolio, the portfolio would not be invested in a CRA IC model.
Market factors and techniques the IC may consider when approving a model portfolio include: (a) economic trends,
including macro market analysis (economic, political, and legal factors); (b) technical analysis; (c) fundamental analysis;
(d) Cyclically Adjusted Price Earnings Ratios ("CAPER"); (e) charting; (f) interest rate trends and credit spreads; and (g)
cyclical analysis.
Technical Analysis
Our technical analysis involves evaluating market data to forecast price direction by studying past market data. We focus
primarily on price and volume — looking at what investors fear or think about current developments, and whether they
have the wherewithal to back up those views.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis examines an issuer (or other security) by reviewing its historical and current earnings, dividends,
new products/innovation, research, and other issuer-specific criteria. We balance this approach with technical analysis
by examining the resulting data together. Both methods have limitations and involve assumptions about stock, bond,
and global markets.
Charting
We may also use charting — plotting the span between the high and low prices of a security, industry, or sector over
specified trading periods. A risk of relying on charting is similar to the weaknesses of technical or fundamental analysis:
the price may reflect a trend rather than underlying economic factors.
Cyclical Analysis
Cyclical Analysis allows us to examine data on a recurring, periodic basis and identify price movement patterns over time
related to a particular issuer, industry, or sector. On its own, cyclical analysis may be too narrow to predict price
movements without integration with other relevant factors.
Investment Strategies
CRA is a long-term focused adviser and portfolio manager. Our strategies are based specifically on your needs, risk
tolerance, goals and objectives, tax status, and other personal factors. We may, due to market conditions, trade
securities more frequently (with holding periods of less than one year) when appropriate.
We build client securities portfolios based on your data and information as described above, using investment models
with varying risk levels. We then align your needs with the appropriate model, using it as a guide. Substitutions may
occur due to special circumstances, market conditions, new IC recommendations, or your current holdings.
The IC establishes asset allocation, securities, and rebalancing decisions for each of our models (except the Burien IAR's
model). Our IARs then make independent portfolio management decisions for each client account. Securities used
across our models include:
• Equities: U.S. large cap, U.S. small cap, developed international, emerging markets, growth, and value
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• Fixed Income: Short, intermediate, and long-term maturities, U.S. government bonds, municipals, investment
grade corporate bonds, developed and emerging markets, asset-backed securities, and structured notes
Liquid Alternatives: Mutual Funds including managed futures, commodities, REITs, global macro, arbitrage,
event driven, and hedged equity
Illiquid Securities: In more limited areas, such as private equity and private financing
•
We utilize no-transaction-fee Mutual Funds and ETFs wherever available in your accounts. CRA doesn't have fee-sharing
agreements and doesn't receive additional revenue from your selected broker/custodian.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Investing
When suitable and requested by a client, we will manage accounts according to responsible investing principles, as
outlined in the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing. We believe that environmental, social, and
governance ("ESG") issues can affect portfolio performance across companies, sectors, regions, and asset classes over
time, and that applying these principles may better align a portfolio with broader societal objectives. However, if you
choose ESG investing, be aware that it may pose certain growth and return trade-offs compared to a more broadly
allocated portfolio. Your IAR can discuss those risks in detail.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you, as the investor, should be prepared to bear. CRA does not represent
or guarantee that we can predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or protect client portfolios
from losses. The prices of — and income generated by — equities and other securities in your portfolio may decline in
response to events around the world, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities you own.
Conditions affecting the general economy, overall market changes, local or global political or economic instability,
governmental responses to economic conditions, and currency, interest rate, and commodity price fluctuations are all
risk factors that can affect the value of your investments. We cannot offer any guarantees that your financial goals and
objectives will be achieved. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.
Specific risk factors to be aware of include:
• Asset Allocation Risk: The risk that your portfolio is allocated to an asset class that underperforms others (e.g.,
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fixed income underperforming equities).
Investment and Market Risk: Securities may lose value, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, due to adverse
market conditions unrelated to the individual merits of the investment.
Interest Rate Risk: Fixed income values change inversely with interest rates — as rates rise, bond prices typically
fall, and vice versa. This risk is greater for longer-term securities.
• Counterparty Risk: Counterparties may fail to deliver or default on their obligations, and there may be risk of
•
loss of assets held in custody with a broker in the event of their bankruptcy.
Liquidity Risk: Illiquid securities may not be sellable at the most opportune time or at prices close to their value.
A wider bid/ask spread indicates greater liquidity risk.
• ETF Risk: While ETFs typically invest in a diverse group of securities and reduce concentration risk, certain ETFs
remain susceptible to industry, commodity, or country risk. Leveraged and inverse ETFs bear unique risks —
please read the applicable prospectus before investing.
• Fixed Income / Reinvestment Risk: Interim cash flows from fixed income investments may be reinvested at lower
rates. Default risk ("credit risk") is the probability that the issuer fails to meet its debt obligations and is rated by
third-party commercial rating agencies.
• Call Risk: Callable bonds carry four key risks: (1) cash flow timing is uncertain; (2) if the issuer calls when rates
drop, you face reinvestment risk at lower rates; (3) the bond's price appreciation potential is limited by the call
price; and (4) if purchased at a premium, you may lose the difference between the purchase price and call price.
Inflation Risk: The purchasing power of fixed income cash flows may erode over time due to inflation.
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• Exchange Rate Risk: Non-dollar-denominated bonds expose you to currency fluctuations.
• Alternative/Illiquid Investment Risks: Illiquid investments (non-traded REITs, DSTs, hedge funds, managed
futures, BDCs, private equity) may have limited or no secondary markets.
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For DSTs, in addition to the alternative/illiquid investment risks above, real estate-specific risks also apply. When we
recommend a DST, we have a conflict of interest because we'll charge our agreed advisory fee on the invested amount
for as long as you hold it. We address this conflict by recommending DSTs only where we believe the benefits (including
any potential tax advantages) outweigh the additional expenses.
• Cash Balance Risk: We invest your cash balances primarily through money market mutual funds swept by your
broker/custodian. We may also use FDIC-insured certificates of deposit, high-grade commercial paper, or U.S.
government-backed debt instruments.
• Margin Risk: For clients who use margin accounts (for debit cards, check writing, etc.), your account assets serve
as collateral for a loan from your broker/custodian — without involvement from CRA. You'll pay interest on any
margin balance used.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding legal or disciplinary events that
would be material to a client's evaluation of CRA or the integrity of its management.
On July 28, 2017, CRA, Ben Addink, and Don Foy (together, the "Respondents") settled an Administrative Proceeding
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, File No. 3-18084 (the "Final Order"). Without admitting or denying
the allegations, the Respondents agreed to remedial sanctions and a cease-and-desist order. For questions or to request
a copy of the Final Order, please contact compliance@investcra.com.
In addition, Mr. Don Foy was involved in a customer matter while associated with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. in
2008. That matter was settled and closed with no further action against Mr. Foy. Please see the Part 2B Brochure
Supplement for Mr. Don Foy for further information.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities & Affiliations
Other financial industry activities and affiliations are potential conflicts of interest between the financial interests of CRA
and our employees compared to your interests. However, as fiduciaries to our clients, we're obligated to disclose all
potential and actual conflicts. This section provides a summary of those conflicts between clients, CRA, and our IARs and
employees.
Conflicts of Interest — General
We try to avoid all potential conflicts with clients and, at a minimum, disclose those conflicts to you through this Form
ADV Part 2A&B and other required disclosures. We address and mitigate conflicts through our business management
practices, policies and procedures, controls, IAR supervision, and monitoring of our overall business activity. CRA also
uses non-affiliated third-party service providers — such as our broker/custodian, accounting firms, and financial auditors
— that provide independent third-party reports and reviews of our activities. It is our responsibility, as fiduciaries, to
operate our business in a manner that does not place our financial interests ahead of yours.
BW II
As discussed earlier in this brochure, BW II was a private equity fund affiliated with CRA. BW II issued loans to CRA as
General Partner, which used the proceeds — combined with seller financing — to finance or refinance acquisitions of
investment advisory books of business. The General Partner had a conflict of interest because it was on both sides of the
loan transactions (borrower and General Partner of the lender). There were no assurances that the General Partner
always identified and pursued transactions in BW II's best interest rather than in its own self-interest.
Insurance Services
If a CRA IAR or employee is separately registered as a licensed insurance agent with a State Insurance Commissioner, the
insurance company underwriting the product pays them a commission for insurance transactions. This is separate
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compensation in addition to their role as an IAR or employee. When insurance products are recommended to CRA
clients, this commission arrangement creates a conflict of interest. No client is obligated to use a CRA IAR or employee
for insurance services — you can select your own insurance agent, company, or broker.
Summit Tax Services
Ben Addink and Adam Zimmerman were previously associated with Summit Tax Services, LLC ("Summit Tax"), a
separately operated tax preparation affiliate. Summit Tax ceased operations in December 2025 and is no longer
providing services to any clients. However, Summit Tax has outstanding receivables from prior tax preparation services
that remain due and payable. When those receivables are collected, Ben Addink and Adam Zimmerman will receive a
financial benefit from those payments. This creates a potential conflict of interest, which we're disclosing here. CRA
clients are not required to use Summit Tax or any affiliated tax professional, and CRA doesn't condition any of its
advisory services on the use of Summit Tax or any other specific service provider.
Other Outside Business Activities
Certain management persons of CRA may be involved in other business activities or hold ownership interests in separate
entities. These activities are not affiliated with CRA and do not involve the provision of investment advisory services
through CRA. We review such outside business activities to identify potential conflicts and implement controls to ensure
those activities don't interfere with our obligations to clients, including: periodic review and monitoring of outside
business activities; evaluation of potential conflicts; and implementation of supervisory controls where appropriate.
In prior filings, CRA disclosed a financial arrangement involving Hornets Land, LLC, an entity in which Ben Addink holds a
membership interest. That arrangement — in which Hornets Land contributed funds toward CRA’s acquisition of
Evergreen Asset Management, and was subsequently repaid through BW II — has been fully resolved and Hornets Land
has no ongoing financial relationship with CRA.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1, CRA has adopted a Code of Ethics (the "Code") that promotes the fiduciary duty of CRA,
our employees, and our IARs. The Code articulates the importance of trust as the foundation of the relationship
between a fiduciary investment adviser and its clients, and establishes policies and procedures (the "P&Ps") to ensure
that we always place clients' interests first. The Code requires CRA to adhere to all applicable securities laws and
regulations, and to follow industry best practices involving:
• Suitability of investments
• Safeguarding material non-public information concerning clients
• Personal trading by CRA and its employees
• The misuse of material, non-public information about any issuer of a security
• Outside business activities
• Pre-approval for any private placement that an employee wants to purchase
• The receipt of or providing gifts and gratuities
• Disclosure and mitigation of conflicts of interest
CRA permits its employees and their family members to purchase, sell, or hold the same securities recommended to CRA
clients. This creates a potential conflict of interest between CRA's own interests and those of its clients. CRA previously
recommended investments to clients in BW II; as General Partner, CRA had a conflict of interest as described under
Items 4 and 5 of this brochure.
We've implemented, as required under the Advisers Act, policies, procedures, and controls to monitor trading activity
and potential conflicts of interest. These requirements are incorporated into our Code. You may request a copy of our
Code by contacting our Compliance Committee at the phone number or email on the cover page of this brochure.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Under our Code, all reportable transactions and brokerage accounts must be disclosed and reported by employees when
hired, with quarterly and annual updates thereafter.
Gift Restrictions. The size, frequency, and number of gifts (given or received) are limited. Gifts given or received are
reported at least quarterly for compliance review.
Insider Trading Prohibitions. CRA and its employees are prohibited from communicating or taking any action for
themselves or any client when we are in possession of material, non-public information about the issuer of a security.
Outside Business Activities ("OBA"). Prior to accepting any paid or volunteer position outside of CRA, any employee must
obtain OBA approval by submitting an OBA Form to our Compliance Committee. New hires are required to disclose all
OBAs at the time of employment.
Pre-Clearance. The Code does not currently require pre-clearance or mandatory holding periods for personal securities
transactions by CRA employees; however, all reportable transactions must be disclosed quarterly as described above.
New Issues. CRA employees, including all IARs, are prohibited from participating in an initial allocation from an
underwriter of new security offerings.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Selection of a Broker/Custodian
Clients must maintain assets at a "qualified custodian," generally a broker/dealer or bank. CRA recommends Charles
Schwab & Company, Inc. ("Schwab"), a third-party, independent, qualified custodian registered with FINRA and a
member of SIPC.
We recommend Schwab based on our knowledge and experience working with them, their name recognition, and their
industry status as a qualified broker/custodian serving registered investment advisers. CRA is not affiliated, directly or
indirectly, with Schwab. While we recommend Schwab, you decide whether to open an account by entering into
agreements directly with them. Accounts are always held in your name, never CRA's.
Evaluation of Custodial Services
We believe Schwab provides an excellent overall blend of services, commission costs, and other benefits. Our
assessment considers, among other things: (a) commission charges, execution, clearance, and settlement; (b) ability to
block trade; (c) reputation and financial strength; (d) free custody services; (e) many no-transaction-fee funds (mutual
funds and ETFs); (f) access to institutional shares at no-load or load-waived prices; (g) duplicate confirmations and
reports; (h) dedicated trading desks and electronic trading; (i) operational/back office support; and (j) guidance and
seminars on technology, compliance, business management, and operations.
Best Execution
As a CRA client, you select a broker/custodian for all of your account assets under our management. We review the
custodian arrangements we recommend to help you achieve the best execution on your portfolio investments. Best
execution is not a defined term; it encompasses several factors that Overall equate to the best overall execution of a
transaction, including price, commission, and timing.
Other Custodial Benefits / Advisor Platform
Schwab provides investment advisers and their clients with services and other benefits through its Advisor Platform. Of
particular importance to CRA and our clients is access to many ETFs and Mutual Funds on a "no transaction fee" basis.
CRA also receives certain benefits through our participation in the Advisor Platform, as described under Item 14. This
creates an incentive for us to recommend Schwab, which we're disclosing here. We believe our recommendation of
Schwab remains in your best interest.
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Trading Activity
When we place a transaction in your account at Schwab, a commission is charged unless the mutual fund or ETF is one
of the no-transaction-fee funds available through the Advisor Platform. Commissions apply to stocks, bonds, and other
securities.
Aggregation of Trades
We may aggregate client and employee transactions together. If we're purchasing or selling an equity security, closed-
end fund, or ETF traded on an exchange or NASDAQ, all participating accounts — clients and employees alike — receive
an average price if multiple executions occur. If partial fills happen that don't cover all accounts in the block, client
accounts are filled first; employee accounts are filled after.
Block Trading
When purchasing or selling the same security for multiple clients at the same time, we may (but are not obligated to)
aggregate ("block") those transactions. Our block trades are "mini blocks" — grouped by individual IARs acting as their
own traders, as CRA doesn't have a dedicated trading desk.
Confirmations and Statements
For each transaction, you receive a confirmation directly from Schwab via US Postal Service or email. You'll also receive
regular custodial statements directly from Schwab on all accounts we manage, reflecting all current positions,
transactions (including debits and credits), and any advisory fees paid to CRA through your direct debit authorization.
Prohibited Brokerage Activity
Due to the nature of our business and portfolio management services, the following are prohibited brokerage activities:
(a) receipt of commission compensation (direct or indirect) from security transactions placed on your behalf; (b) client-
directed brokerage to any broker or dealer other than those identified in this brochure; (c) soft dollar credits or
transactions with Schwab; (d) brokerage activity to custodians in exchange for client referrals; and (e) cross transactions,
agency cross transactions, or principal transactions.
Clients Subject to ERISA
By selecting and directing CRA to place all transactions at Schwab, you represent that you have independently evaluated
Schwab and, as plan fiduciary, determined that this directed brokerage arrangement is in the best interests of the
retirement plan and its participants.
Non-Discretionary Clients
For non-discretionary clients, we have limited power of attorney that allows us to place transactions at your designated
securities broker, dealer, or custodian. However, we only place transactions when we receive your verbal or written
permission to do so.
Trade Errors
CRA has fiduciary responsibilities related to trade error correction. If we create the error, our policy is to make you
whole — meaning you won't suffer an economic loss due to our mistake. We have policies and procedures for
identifying, documenting, and correcting errors. If a third party caused the error, they are responsible for the correction.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Portfolio Management Reviews
Account reviews include comparing your stated investment goals, objectives, and/or risk tolerance with current
portfolios, and determining whether any rebalancing or adjustments are needed. We request to meet with clients
periodically — some prefer quarterly meetings, others prefer semi-annual or annual reviews. Regardless, your IAR will
meet with you as frequently as you request. If we haven't heard from you, CRA reaches out at least annually to schedule
a review.
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The CRA Investment Committee monitors our portfolio models and the securities within them. Specific client account
reviews are conducted by your IAR. Additional reviews may be triggered by your request or by changes in your personal
circumstances.
Financial Planning
Reviews for standalone financial plans are not applicable unless you contact us to initiate a Comprehensive or Limited
Financial Plan.
401(k) Consulting or Discretionary Services
CRA conducts periodic reviews of the securities authorized for use by plan trustees, whether providing 3(21) consulting
or 3(38) discretionary services.
BW II
CRA reviewed capital account statements prepared by the BW II Fund Administrator prior to their distribution to each
limited partner. The final Audited Financial Statements for BW II are being prepared by Spicer Jeffries, LLP ("SJ"), an
independent third-party qualified public accounting firm registered with and subject to regular inspection by the PCAOB,
within 120 days of December 31 (BW II’s final fiscal year end). If we learn that the audit will be completed after that 120-
day deadline, we’ll notify all BW II limited partners in writing with an estimated completion date.
Broker / Custodial Statements
You typically receive a monthly (but not less than quarterly) custodial statement directly from Schwab for all accounts
we manage. These statements reflect all current positions, transactions, and advisory fees paid. Please contact CRA as
soon as possible if you don't receive your custodial statements.
Item 14: Client Referrals & Other Compensation
Client Referrals
We don't pay any person or entity — directly or indirectly — for client referrals or introductions.
Additional Compensation
As disclosed under Item 12, Schwab provides CRA, as a participant in their advisor program, with certain economic
benefits that we don't pay for separately. There are no expected trading volume requirements or other conditions for
CRA to receive these benefits. None of these products, services, or other benefits are considered soft dollars under the
safe harbor of Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act.
Product Wholesalers
CRA uses Mutual Funds and ETFs created and managed by third-party broker-dealers and investment advisers. These
firms have sales and service representatives ("Wholesalers") located regionally across the country who assist us and
other investment advisers in growing our businesses. Wholesalers and their firms may provide economic assistance to
CRA in the form of underwriting client events. While this compensation is a potential conflict of interest, CRA is not
required to hold or commit to any particular asset size in the Wholesaler's funds or ETFs.
CRA Employee and IAR Business Activities
Our IARs and employees may, from time to time, be licensed insurance brokers with a State Insurance Commission and
authorized to recommend and sell insurance products to CRA clients. To mitigate this conflict, when any such
recommendation is made, the IAR or employee must: (1) disclose the commission payable to them as the insurance
agent; (2) explain the related conflict of interest; and (3) obtain your specific written consent prior to completing the
transaction.
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Item 15: Custody
Direct Debiting of Advisory Fees
If you engage CRA for portfolio management services, your authorization to have advisory fees directly debited from
your account is considered custody of a client's funds. We deliver a fee statement to you showing the assets under
management, the fee, the fee calculation, and the actual debit amount we request from your broker/custodian.
Standing Letters of Authorization ("SLOA")
CRA offers clients the ability to add a money movement feature to their investment account. By completing and signing
a SLOA, you authorize CRA to perform money movement transfers such as ACH, journal entries, and/or wires from your
account on your behalf. The SEC has deemed this to be custody in many instances.
CRA implements procedures consistent with SEC guidance regarding Standing Letters of Authorization to ensure
compliance with applicable custody requirements.
Alternative or Illiquid Investments
Some DSTs may be held or maintained by the issuer rather than your broker/custodian. In those cases, we don't have
physical possession of your assets. Any advisory fee deduction for a DST is done pursuant to a SLOA signed by you.
BW II
Due to the broad authority CRA had as General Partner and Investment Adviser to BW II, CRA was deemed to have
custody of the partnership's cash and securities. To ensure compliance with the Custody Rule under the Advisers Act,
the General Partner engaged Spicer Jeffries, LLP, a third-party qualified accounting firm registered with and subject to
regular examination by the PCAOB, to complete annual financial audits within 120 days of BW II's fiscal year end
(December 31). The final audit, covering fiscal year 2025, is currently in process with Spicer Jeffries, LLP ("SJ"). As
required by the Advisers Act, the audited financials of BW II must be delivered to limited partners within 120 days of BW
II’s fiscal year end (December 31). If we learn that the audit will be completed after that 120-day deadline, all BW II
limited partners will be notified in writing with an estimated completion date.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
As described in Item 4, we have investment discretionary authority over portfolio management, as provided through the
written PMA advisory agreement we have with you. In the PMA, you may place limitations on our discretionary
authority. We may determine, at our sole discretion, whether to accept or continue a relationship with you if the
investment restrictions you request are determined to be too limiting.
With respect to BW II, under the terms of the BW II Limited Partnership Agreement, we had the discretionary
investment authority, which ended upon commencement of final distributions in February 2026, to direct the
investments of BW II in our capacity as General Partner. CRA's discretionary authority over BW II ended when the fund
began its final distributions in February 2026. We no longer exercise investment discretion over BW II.
Unmanaged Assets: At a client's request, we may include certain Unmanaged Assets in your account solely for reporting
purposes. These are securities that may or may not be held at Schwab — they may be held in certificate form, at the
issuer, or at another broker/custodian. These securities are often "manual input securities" and are not managed by
CRA, so they're not included in fee calculations or performance reporting.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Clients will receive proxies or other solicitations directly from their broker/custodian or transfer agent. If proxies are
sent to our firm, we will forward them to you and ask the sending party to mail them directly to you in the future — as
CRA will not vote proxies on your behalf. Clients may call (253-589-1401), write us at 1927 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA
98402, or email compliance@investcra.com with any questions about proxy votes.
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Item 18: Financial Information
For financial planning, CRA does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200.00 in fees per Client, six (6)
months or more in advance. Therefore, we have not included a balance sheet for our most recent fiscal year.
As of the date of this annual amendment, CRA's cash flow is adequate to meet its ongoing operational and financial
commitments. Should any further regulatory actions or other unforeseen financial liabilities occur, there can be no
assurance that there will not be an impairment of cash flow in the future. If this occurs, CRA will update its ADV to
reflect such material changes, as required under the Advisers Act. CRA has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition
at any time during the past ten (10) years.
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Donald "Don" A. Foy
Investment Adviser Representative
826 SW 152nd Street,
Burien, WA 98166
206-409-0435
www.investcra.com
March 30, 2026
This brochure supplement provides information about Don Foy that supplements the Columbia River Advisors Part 2A
Firm Brochure. If you have any questions about the contents of this supplement, please contact us at the information
listed above.
Additional information about Don Foy is available on the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Donald A. Foy (CRD# 4821689)
Name
1971
Year of Birth
University of Washington, Economics Major, through 1993
Formal Education
Member
01/2018 – 01/2024
Foy Family LLC
Business Background — Previous Five Years
Investment Adviser Representative (IAR)
09/2010 – Present
Direct Shareholder
01/2014 – 12/2019
Columbia River Advisors, LLC
Member
01/2018– 01/2024
Three Tree Advisors, LLC
Member
01/2018 – Present
Seahurst Advisor, LLC
Shareholder
03/2017 – 12/2025
Petriage, Inc.
Licensing / Exams
NASD / FINRA Series 7 and Series 66
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
For a claim against Don and Raymond James in 2008 that was settled and closed, with no action taken against Don,
additional details regarding this matter are available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
On July 28, 2017, Don settled an Administrative Proceeding with the Securities & Exchange Commission, File No. 3-
18084 (the "Final Order"). For questions or to request a copy of the Final Order, please contact
compliance@investcra.com.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Don Foy is also a licensed insurance agent and may recommend insurance products in that capacity. In such cases, he
may receive commissions separate from and in addition to advisory fees. This creates a potential conflict of interest.
When any such recommendation is made, Don is required to: disclose the commission payable to him as the insurance
agent; and explain the related conflict of interest prior to completing the transaction. Clients are under no obligation to
use his insurance services.
Item 6: Supervision
Don Foy is an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) of Columbia River Advisors and is subject to the firm's Policies
and Procedures. Don operates with a degree of autonomy that reflects his experience and tenure with the firm. Rather
than managing client accounts through firm-wide model portfolios, Don works on a more individualized basis,
constructing and managing client accounts through a tailored, account-by-account approach.
Don's investment activities are reviewed by the Compliance Committee in accordance with the firm's supervisory policies. For
additional information regarding our supervisory structure, please contact the Compliance Committee at 253-589-1401 or
compliance@investcra.com.
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Benjamin “Ben” J. Addink
Investment Adviser Representative
1927 Dock Street,
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-589-1401
www.investcra.com
March 30, 2026
This brochure supplement provides information about Ben Addink that supplements the Columbia River Advisors Part 2A
Firm Brochure. If you have any questions about the contents of this supplement, please contact us at the information
listed above.
Additional information about Ben Addink is available on the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
Benjamin J. Addink (CRD# 387214)
Name
1978
Year of Birth
University of Hawaii at Hilo, B.A., Business Administration, 2000
Formal Education
Member
02/2021 – 12/2022
Columbia River Holdings Investment Group LLC
Member
10/2006 – Present
Whitestone Land Management, LLC
Member
09/2010 – Present
Hornets Land, LLC
Business Background — Previous Five Years
Managing Member & Head of Investment Committee
07/2024 – Present
Direct Shareholder
01/2014 – Present
Investment Adviser Representative (IAR)
09/2010 – Present
Co-Managing Member
01/2018 – 12/2023
Chief Compliance Officer
11/2017 – 12/2019
Columbia River Advisors, LLC
Member
06/2006 – Present
Desert Lilly LLC
Member
09/2010 – 12/2025
Summit Tax Services, LLC
Licensing / Exams
NASD / FINRA Series 65
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
On July 28, 2017, Ben settled an Administrative Proceeding with the Securities & Exchange Commission, File No. 3-18084 (the "Final
Order"). For questions or to request a copy of the Final Order, please contact compliance@investcra.com.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Ben Addink holds membership interests in Hornets Land, LLC, Whitestone Land Management, LLC, and Desert Lilly LLC. These are
personal holding entities unrelated to the financial services industry. CRA clients are not solicited to invest in or through these
companies, and these memberships do not affect Ben's activities on behalf of CRA.
As a direct shareholder of Columbia River Advisors, Ben was also an owner of the General Partner of Blue Water Investment Fund II,
L.P. ("BW II"), the affiliated private fund described in the Part 2A Firm Brochure. BW II is currently in wind-down status pending
completion of its final audit and tax filings.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Ben Addink was previously a member of Summit Tax Services, LLC ("Summit Tax"), a separately operated tax preparation affiliate
that ceased operations. Summit Tax is no longer providing services to any clients. However, Summit Tax has outstanding receivables
from prior tax preparation services that remain due and payable. When those receivables are collected, Ben will receive a financial
benefit from those payments. This represents a potential conflict of interest, which we're disclosing here.
In addition, as a shareholder of CRA, Ben participates in firm profits, which may include revenue from insurance commissions
received by IARs who are also licensed insurance agents.
Item 6: Supervision
Ben Addink is a principal and direct shareholder of Columbia River Advisors, and as such is a member of the Compliance Committee.
In his capacity as Managing Member and Head of the Investment Committee, Ben plays an active role in the firm's oversight
structure. As a principal, Ben is subject to review by the Compliance Committee as a whole, consistent with CRA's Policies and
Procedures.
For additional information regarding our supervisory structure, please contact the Compliance Committee at 253-589-1401 or
compliance@investcra.com.
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Adam Q. Zimmerman
Investment Adviser Representative
500- 108th Ave NE, #1100
Bellevue, WA. 98004
425-401-7220
www.investcra.com
March 30, 2026
This brochure supplement provides information about Adam Zimmerman that supplements the Columbia River Advisors
Part 2A Firm Brochure. If you have any questions about the contents of this supplement, please contact us at the
information listed above.
Additional information about Adam Zimmerman is available on the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
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Adam Q. Zimmerman (CRD# 4321709)
Name
1962
Year of Birth
Formal Education
University of Massachusetts — Amherst, B.S., Astronomy, 1984; Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University, M.S., Aerospace Science, 2000
Business Background — Previous Five Years
Chief Investment Officer
03/2025 – Present
Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) and
Member of Investment Committee
04/2016 – Present
Columbia River Advisors, LLC
Professional Designations
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
This designation is issued by The American College of Financial Services and is awarded to individuals with at least three
years of full-time business experience within the five years preceding the award date. Candidates must complete seven
mandatory courses covering financial planning, insurance, retirement and estate planning, income taxation, and
investments, plus two elective courses. Each course includes a proctored examination. Once awarded, designees must
complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain the designation
Licensing / Exams
NASD / FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
None
Item 4: Other Business Activities
None
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Adam Zimmerman was previously associated with Summit Tax Services, LLC ("Summit Tax"), a separately operated tax
preparation affiliate that ceased operations. Summit Tax is no longer providing services to any clients. However, Summit
Tax has outstanding receivables from prior tax preparation services that remain due and payable. When those
receivables are collected, Adam will receive a financial benefit from those payments. This represents a potential conflict
of interest, which we're disclosing here.
Item 6: Supervision
Adam Zimmerman is supervised by the Compliance Committee of CRA in accordance with the firm's Policies and
Procedures. For additional information regarding our supervisory structure, please contact the Compliance Committee
at 253-589-1401 or compliance@investcra.com.
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Columbia River Advisors, LLC — Privacy Notice | CRD #154571
FACTS
WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives
consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell
you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice
carefully to understand what we do.
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service
you have with us. This information can include: • Social Security number and personal
finance details • Account balances and transactions between you and third parties • Full
birth dates and other financial and personal data on you and your family When you are
no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this
notice.
How?
All financial companies need to share clients' personal information to run their everyday
business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their
clients' personal information; the reason Columbia River Advisors chooses to share; and
whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal information
Can you
limit this
sharing?
Does
Columbia
River
Advisors
share?
Yes
No
For our everyday business purposes — such as to process your transactions,
maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or
report to credit bureaus.
For our marketing purposes — to offer our products and services to you.
No
No
For joint marketing with other financial companies
No
No
Yes
Yes
For our affiliates' everyday business purposes — information about your
transactions and experiences.
For our affiliates' everyday purposes — information about your creditworthiness.
No
No
For nonaffiliates to market to you
No
No
Call 253-589-1401 or visit us at www.investcra.com
Questions?
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Who we are
Columbia River Advisors, LLC
Who is providing this
notice?
What do we do?
Columbia River Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser providing
portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services
to individuals, families, and businesses.
How does CRA protect my
personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we
use security measures that comply with federal law — including Regulation S-
P. These measures include:
• Computer safeguards and password-protected systems
• Secured physical files and buildings
• Data backups, archiving, and other technology protocols
• Access restrictions limiting personal information to employees and
service providers who need it to do their jobs
How does CRA collect my
personal information?
We collect your personal information, for example, when you:
• Open an account or provide account statements
• Provide wills or trusts, or share your goals and objectives with us
• Open a brokerage account with our assistance
• Review your investment needs, risk tolerances, and personal/family
obligations and career data (such as income, net worth, etc.)
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
Why can't I limit all
sharing?
• Sharing for affiliates' everyday business purposes — information about
your creditworthiness
• Affiliates from using your information to market to you
• Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit
sharing. We share your information only where it's necessary to service your
needs or as required by law.
Definitions
Affiliates
Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial
and nonfinancial companies.
• CRA does not have affiliates under common control or ownership. Our
principals do have interests in other companies, but not with full
common ownership or control. Please see our Form ADV Part 2A for
details.
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Nonaffiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial
and nonfinancial companies.
• We recommend Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as custodian for client
assets. We are not affiliated with Schwab; we are separate entities.
Joint Marketing
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together
market financial products or services to you.
• Not applicable to Columbia River Advisors, LLC.
Other Important Information
Columbia River Advisors, LLC is the legal entity name of our company. We're an SEC-Registered Investment
Adviser (CRD #154571). Our Form ADV Part 2A/B is available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Our privacy practices are governed by Regulation S-P. We provide this notice at the start of our relationship
and annually thereafter. Questions? Contact our Compliance Committee at 253-589-1401 or
compliance@investcra.com.
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