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Compass Advisory Group LLC
d/b/a Compass Advisors
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Compass Advisory Group LLC dba Compass Advisors (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”). If you
have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any
state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or
training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Compass Advisors to assist you in determining
whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Compass Advisors and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 288256.
Compass Advisory Group LLC
d/b/a Compass Advisors
155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Compass Advisors. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single
disclose document.
Compass Advisors believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with
clients and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Compass
Advisors encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any
questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the annual amendment filing
on February 15th, 2024:
• Effective March 1st, the Advisor has appointed Jeffrey Myers as Chief Investment Officer.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
You may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 288256. You may also
request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (516) 938-2400.
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Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered ............................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Client Account Management ........................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses .............................................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................................... 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................. 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 9
A. Methods of Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ............... 11
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ......................................................................................................................... 12
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ........................................................................................................... 12
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................................... 12
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ............................................................................................................................... 13
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 13
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................... 13
B. Causes for Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 14
A. Compensation Received by Compass Advisors ........................................................................................................... 14
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 15
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplements .................................................................................................... 16
Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Compass Advisory Group LLC d/b/a Compass Advisors (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”) is a registered
investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Compass Advisors is organized
as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Delaware. Compass Advisors was founded
in March 2017 and is owned and operated by Lauren M. King (Partner) and Michael A. Cuneo (Partner). This
Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Compass Advisors.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Compass Advisors offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
businesses and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Compass Advisors’ fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics.
For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest
in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Compass Advisors provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and
related advisory services. Compass Advisors works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and
objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. Compass
Advisors will then construct an investment portfolio consisting primarily of low-cost, diversified mutual funds
and/or exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize
individual stocks, bonds or options contracts to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types
of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons,
or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Compass Advisors’ investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-
allocate positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Compass Advisors will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to
place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to
acceptance by the Advisor.
Compass Advisors evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its
internal due diligence process. Compass Advisors may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment
allocations to diversify the portfolio. Compass Advisors may recommend specific positions to increase sector or
asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against
market movement. Compass Advisors may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not
limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of
securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client,
generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Compass Advisors accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the
limited authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated
account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant to the Client investment advisory agreement. For additional information,
please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
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www.compassadvisors.com
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios – The Advisor may recommend an automated investment program
through which Clients are invested in a range of investment strategies Compass Advisors has constructed and
manages (“Program”). The Client’s portfolio is held in a brokerage account opened by the Client at Charles
Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). The Advisor utilizes the Institutional Intelligent Portfolios® platform, offered by
Schwab Performance Technologies, a software provider to independent investment advisors and an affiliate of
Schwab, to operate the Program. The Advisor remains the Client’s investment advisor and primary point of
contact. The Advisor is responsible for determining the appropriateness of the Program for the Client, choosing a
suitable investment strategy and portfolio for the Client’s investment needs and goals, and managing that
portfolio on an ongoing basis.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Compass Advisors provide retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”)
and the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist
the Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) Design and Monitoring
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
Investment Management Services (ERISA 3(38))
• Vendor Analysis
• Plan Participant Enrollment and Education Tracking
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• Performance Reporting
• Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
• ERISA 404(c) Assistance
• Benchmarking Services
These services are provided by Compass Advisors serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA section 408(b)(2),
the Plan Sponsore is provided with a written description of Compass Advisors’ fiduciary status, the specific
services to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor resonablt expects under the
engagement.
Financial Planning Services
Compass Advisors will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients, either
as a component of investment management services or pursuant to a written financial planning agreement.
Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives.
Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific
financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting may
encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement planning,
personal savings, education savings, insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
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Compass Advisors may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their
unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of
Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the
Advisor may not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of
contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Compass Advisors to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into
one or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the
Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Compass Advisors, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Compass Advisors will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Compass Advisors will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet
the stated goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Compass Advisors will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Compass Advisors does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management
services are provided directly by Compass Advisors.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Compass Advisors manages $644,083,351 in Client assets, $430,118,536 of which
are managed on a discretionary basis and $213,964,815 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the average daily balance of assets under management during
the prior calendar quarter. Investment advisory fees range up to 2.00% annually based on several factors,
including: the complexity of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio
restrictions and other complexities may be charged a higher fee.
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The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed
by Compass Advisors will be independently valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of
the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C. below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the
Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolio Service – Program fees are billed quarterly in advance the average daily
balance of assets under management during the prior calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
agreement.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual-asset based fee of up to 1.00% and are payable
in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Retirement
plan advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the prior calendar
quarter. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan and the services to be offered.
Financial Planning Services
Compass Advisors offers financial planning services either on an hourly or fixed fee basis. Hourly engagements
range from $200 to $350 per hour. Fixed fees range from $1,500 to $15,000 per engagement. Fees may be
negotiable based on the on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall relationship
with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours and total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these
services.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by the number of days in the year multiplied by the number of days in the
quarter) to the average daily balance of assets under management with Compass Advisors during the prior quarter.
Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the deduction of the
investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the
Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written
authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by Compass Advisors to be paid directly from their account[s]
held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided by the
Custodian.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to 100 percent (100%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning. The Advisor will not collect fees that are greater than $1,200 if the services will be for six months
or more in the future.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Compass Advisors in connection
with investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and
securities execution fees charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does
not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account
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meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically
charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. Clients invested through the Schwab Institutional
Intelligent Portfolios will not be charged a separate fee for securities transaction fees for the purchase and
rebalancing of the Client’s investment portfolio. The fees charged by Compass Advisors are separate and distinct
from these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Compass Advisors for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees
for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and
a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of
Compass Advisors, but would not receive the services provided by Compass Advisors which are designed,
among other things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each
Client’s financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the
fund[s] and the fees charged by Compass Advisors to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Compass Advisors is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which investment management
services are rendered. Either party may also terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory
agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-
day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and
such fees will be due and payable by the Client. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory
fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s investment advisory agreement
with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios – Fees charged for the Program are collected quarterly, after services are
provided. The Client may terminate the account[s] with the Program at any time by providing advance written notice
to the Advisor and the Program. The Advisor will assist the Client with this process upon request. The Client shall
be responsible for platform and investment advisory fees up to an including the effective date of termination.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Compass Advisors is compensated for its services at the beginning of the quarter in which retirement plan advisory
services are rendered. Either party may terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by
providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the financial planning
agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-
day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and
such fees will be due and payable by the Client. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid retirement plan
advisory fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s retirement plan advisory
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Compass Advisors requires an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate the financial
planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also
terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no
cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to
the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be
billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual hourly rate or in the case of a fixed fee
engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. The Advisor will refund any
unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination. The Client’s financial planning agreement
with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
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E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Compass Advisors does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc.
(“PKS”). PKS is a registered broker-dealer (CRD No. 35747), member FINRA, SIPC. In one’s separate capacity
as a registered representative of PKS, an Advisory Person may implement securities transactions under PKS
and not through Compass Advisors. In such instances, an Advisory Person will receive commission-based
compensation in connection with the purchase and sale of securities, including 12b-1 fees for the sale of
investment company products. Compensation earned by an Advisory Person in one’s capacity as a registered
representative is separate and in addition to Compass Advisors’ advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest because Advisory Persons who are registered representatives have an incentive to effect securities
transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on the Client. Clients are not
obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Advisory Persons. Neither the Advisor nor Advisory
Persons will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or services implemented in
the Advisory Person’s separate capacity as a registered representative Please see Item 10 – Other Financial
Activities and Affiliations.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as independent insurance professionals. These persons will earn
commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to Clients.
Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate and in addition to advisory fees. This practice
presents a conflict of interest because persons providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor who are
insurance agents have an incentive to recommend insurance products to Clients for the purpose of generating
commissions rather than solely based on Client needs. However, Clients are under no obligation, contractually or
otherwise, to purchase insurance products through any person affiliated with the Advisor. Please see Item 10 –
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Compass Advisors does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees
charged by Compass Advisors are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation
of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Compass Advisors does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a
mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to
its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Compass Advisors offers investment advisory services individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
businesses and retirement plans. Compass Advisors generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing
a relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Compass Advisors employs fundamental and macro analysis in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from Compass Advisors are derived from numerous sources, including financial media
companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual
reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria
are generally ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment
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with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential
investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment
criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The
Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
The Advisor also performs macroeconomic analysis using third-party research. Some factors that are reviewed
include general economic growth, unemployment, and other economic statistics. This analysis provides a
broader view of the market and is used in conjunction with fundamental and technical analysis.
As noted above, Compass Advisors generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as
consistent with their financial goals. Compass Advisors will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more
than a year, but may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs
of Clients. At times, Compass Advisors may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature,
depending on the goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Compass Advisors will assist Clients in determining an
appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of an ETF is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the
ETFs will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a
trading risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have
a large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market
movements and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying
investments. An ETF purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF
purchased or sold a short time later.
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Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of a mutual fund is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying
stock. This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Compass Advisors or its management
persons. Compass Advisors values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to
perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds
of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 288256.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also registered representatives of PKS. PKS is a registered
broker-dealer, member FINRA, SIPC. In one’s separate capacity as a registered representative of PKS, an
Advisory Person will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for commissionable
transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Advisory Persons. Neither
the Advisor nor its Advisory Persons will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any services
implemented in Advisory Person’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with Compass Advisors. As an insurance
professional, an Advisory Persons will receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the
various insurance companies whose products are sold. An Advisory Persons is not required to offer the products
of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory
fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies.
Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by an Advisory Persons or the Advisor.
Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios
As noted in Item 4 – Advisory Services, Compass Advisors may recommend that a Client’s investment portfolio
be implemented through the Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios. Compass Advisors may be required to pay
Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios an investment sub-advisory fee for the use of the platform, trading,
rebalancing, fee billing, reporting and other services. The Advisor does not receive compensation from Schwab
Institutional Intelligent Portfolios, Schwab or any other affiliate for these services but does receive these services
at a discount.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Compass Advisors (“Supervised
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Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the
Advisor’s duties to the Client. Compass Advisors and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and
good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Compass Advisors’ Supervised Persons to adhere not only
to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a
range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please
contact the Advisor at (516) 938-2400.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Compass Advisors allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Compass Advisors does not act as principal in any
transactions. In addition, the Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment
company. Compass Advisors does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Compass Advisors allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended
(purchase or sell) to Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and
mitigated through policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider
trading (material non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and
personal securities reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest
if trading in the same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if
personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material
non-public information. This risk is mitigated by Compass Advisors requiring reporting of personal securities
trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor
has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Compass Advisors allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or
traded afterward. At no time will Compass Advisors, or any Supervised Person of Compass Advisors,
transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Compass Advisors does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard
Client assets and authorize Compass Advisors to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the
investment advisory agreement. Further, Compass Advisors does not have the discretionary authority to
negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Compass Advisors does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend
the Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not
recommended by Compass Advisors. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the
recommended Custodian is not engaged. Compass Advisors may recommend the Custodian based on criteria
such as, but not limited to, the reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to
the Client, its reputation, and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Compass Advisors will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co.,
Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s
“qualified custodian”. Compass Advisors maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor
receives economic benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
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Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Compass Advisors does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by
any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor does receive certain economic benefits from Schwab
as detailed in Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Compass Advisors does not receive any compensation from any third party in
connection with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Compass Advisors will
place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client
accounts are traded within their respective account[s] at the Custodian, unless otherwise directed by the Client.
The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own
account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account
from another Client’s account[s]). Compass Advisors will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities
transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are
determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) the skill required of the Custodian. Compass Advisors will execute its
transactions through the Custodian as authorized by the Client, unless otherwise directed in writing by the Client.
Compass Advisors may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold
through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be
executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business
day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This
must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Michael A. Cueno, Chief
Investment Officer and Lauren M. King, Chief Compliance Officer of Compass Advisors. Formal reviews are
generally conducted at least annually or more or less frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A. above, each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Compass Advisors if
changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions, and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
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also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Compass Advisors
Compass Advisors may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys,
accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients.
Likewise, Compass Advisors may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Compass Advisors has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor
Services” unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Compass Advisors. As
a registered investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Compass Advisors
receives access to software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment
management services to Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services
benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to
its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware,
however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits
may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software,
systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back-office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and support to Compass
Advisors that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, consulting services, and
discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to
recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest. Compass Advisors believes, however, that the
selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Compass Advisors does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances
outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Compass Advisors exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets
with a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds
and securities and must instruct Compass Advisors to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their
behalf. Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports
provided by Compass Advisors to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
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Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Compass Advisors to move funds
between their accounts, Compass Advisors and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all
money movement activities are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Compass Advisors generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in
Client accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales
may be subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and
agreed to by Compass Advisors. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client.
The granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement
containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Compass Advisors will be
in accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Compass Advisors does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies,
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Compass Advisors, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably
impair the ability of Compass Advisors to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Compass Advisors, nor any of
its Advisory Persons, has been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Compass Advisors is not
required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance
fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Lauren M. King, CFP®
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Lauren M. King, CFP® (CRD# 4629988) in addition to the information contained in the Compass Advisory Group
LLC d/b/a Compass Advisors (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 288256) Disclosure Brochure. If you
have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content of the
Compass Advisors Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-
2400.
Additional information about Ms. King is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 4629988.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Lauren M. King, CFP®, born in 1980, is dedicated to advising Clients of Compass Advisors as a Partner and the
Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. King earned a Masters in Business Administration from the Tuck School of
Business at Dartmouth College in 2007. Ms. King also earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and
Management from Cornell University in 2002. Ms. King obtained her Certified Financial Planner Designation in
2013. Additional information regarding Ms. King’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer, Compass Advisory Group LLC
Registered Representative, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc.
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
05/2017 to Present
05/2017 to Present
09/2010 to 05/2017
About the CFP® Designation
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered
in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s
ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to
real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional
Conduct. The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services
at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services
in the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their
CFP® certification.
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. King. Ms. King has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. King.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. King.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Ms. King on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual
CRD# 4629988.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Ms. King is also a registered representative of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”). PKS is a
registered broker-dealer (CRD# 35747), member FINRA, SIPC. In Ms. King’s separate capacity as a registered
representative, Ms. King will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for
commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Ms. King.
Neither the Advisor nor Ms. King will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any products or
services implemented in Ms. King’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Ms. King is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate
and apart from Ms. King’s role with Compass Advisors. As an insurance professional, Ms. King will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Ms. King is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated
by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by Ms. King or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Ms. King has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Ms. King serves as a Partner and the Chief Compliance Officer of Compass Advisors. Ms. King can be reached
at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Compass Advisors. Further, Compass
Advisors is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Compass
Advisors and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Compass Advisors is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Compass Advisors is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Michael A. Cuneo, CFP®
Managing Partner
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Michael A. Cuneo, CFP® (CRD# 4634237) in addition to the information contained in the Compass Advisory
Group LLC d/b/a Compass Advisors (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 288256) Disclosure Brochure.
If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content of the
Compass Advisors Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-
2400.
Additional information about Mr. Cuneo is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4634237.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Michael A. Cuneo, CFP®, born in 1979, is dedicated to advising Clients of Compass Advisors as a Managing
Partner. Mr. Cuneo earned a Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University in 2002. Mr. Cuneo obtained his
Certified Financial Planner Designation in 2012. Additional information regarding Mr. Cuneo’s employment
history is included below.
Employment History:
Managing Partner, Compass Advisory Group LLC
Registered Representative, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc.
Registered Representative, LPL Financial LLC
Regional Vice President, Riversource Distributors, Inc.
Internal Sales Desk Manager, Cohen & Steers Securities, LLC
05/2017 to Present
05/2017 to Present
08/2013 to 05/2017
03/2010 to 08/2013
01/2006 to 01/2010
About the CFP® Designation
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered
in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s
ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to
real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional
Conduct. The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services
at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services
in the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their
CFP® certification.
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Cuneo. Mr. Cuneo has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Cuneo.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Cuneo.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Cuneo on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 4634237.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Mr. Cuneo is also a registered representative of Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. (“PKS”). PKS is a
registered broker-dealer (CRD# 35747), member FINRA, SIPC. In Mr. Cuneo’s separate capacity as a registered
representative, Mr. Cuneo will receive commissions for the implementation of recommendations for
commissionable transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendation provided by Mr.
Cuneo. Neither the Advisor nor Mr. Cuneo will earn ongoing investment advisory fees in connection with any
products or services implemented in Mr. Cuneo’s separate capacity as a registered representative.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Cuneo is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Cuneo’s role with Compass Advisors. As an insurance professional, Mr. Cuneo will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Mr. Cuneo is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Cuneo or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Cuneo has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Cuneo serves as a Managing Partner of Compass Advisors and is supervised by Lauren King, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Ms. King can be reached at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Compass Advisors. Further, Compass
Advisors is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Compass
Advisors and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Compass Advisors is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Compass Advisors is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jeffrey J. Myers, CFP®
Chief Investment Officer
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Jeffrey J. Myers, CFP® (CRD# 3154149) in addition to the information contained in the Compass Advisory Group
LLC (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 288256) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy
of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content of the Compass Advisors Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-2400 or by email at
info@compassadvisors.com.
Additional information about Mr. Myers is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 3154149.
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jeffrey J. Myers, CFP®, born in 1975, is dedicated to advising Clients of Compass Advisors as the Chief
Investment Officer. Mr. Myers earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from University of Phoenix in 2000.
Additional information regarding Mr. Myers’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Compass Advisory Group LLC
- Chief Investment Officer
- Senior Investment Advisor
President, Long Island Wealth Management, Inc.
Investment Advisor, Fusion Analytics Securities
Investment Advisor, Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc.
03/2025 to Present
11/2018 to 03/2025
02/2006 to Present
07/2010 to 12/2014
03/2010 to 07/2010
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Myers. Mr. Myers has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Myers.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Myers.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Myers on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 3154149.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Myers is also the Owner and an Investment Advisor Representative of Long Island Wealth Management, Inc.
(“LIWM”), and Long Island Wealth Management, Inc. DBA Triangle Retirement Solutions in New York. Compass
Advisors is not affiliated with Long Island Wealth Management, Inc., or Long Island Wealth Management, Inc.
DBA Triangle Retirement Solutions. Mr. Myers spends approximately 75% of his time per week in this capacity
and he is compensated by LIWM. Clients of Compass Advisors are not offered services of LIWM.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Myers has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Myers serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Compass Advisors and is supervised by Lauren King, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. King can be reached at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Compass Advisors. Further, Compass
Advisors is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Compass
Advisors and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Compass Advisors is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Compass Advisors is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jeffrey R. Burke, CFP®, CRPC®
Financial Advisor
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Jeffrey R. Burke, CFP®, CRPC® (CRD# 4849507) in addition to the information contained in the Compass
Advisory Group LLC (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 288256) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content of the Compass
Advisors Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-2400 or by
email at info@compassadvisors.com.
Additional information about Mr. Burke is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4849507.
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Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jeffrey R. Burke, CFP® CRPC®, born in 1981, is dedicated to advising Clients of Compass Advisors as a
Financial Advisor. Mr. Burke earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Providence College in 2003.
Additional information regarding Mr. Burke’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Financial Advisor, Compass Advisory Group LLC
Investment Advisor, Blank Equity Management, LLC
Investment Advisor, CCO, Long Island Wealth Management, Inc.
Investment Advisor, Fusion Analytics Investment Partners, LLC
Financial Planning Consultant, Fidelity Investments
03/2019 to Present
12/2015 to 02/2019
10/2014 to 02/2019
10/2011 to 10/2014
08/2004 to 10/2011
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP®, and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real-world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®.
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Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (“CRPC®”)
Individuals who hold the CRPC® designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-
retirement needs, asset management, estate planning, and the entire retirement planning process using models
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and techniques from real client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that
tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All
designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a disciplinary
process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing education,
reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct and complying with self-disclosure
requirements.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Burke. Mr. Burke has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no lawsuits, arbitration claims or
administrative proceedings against Mr. Burke. Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where
the advisor or its advisory persons have been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that
alleges violation of securities and other statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or
wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical
practices.
As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Burke.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Burke on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 4849507.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Burke is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Burke’s role with Compass Advisors. As an insurance professional, Mr. Burke will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Mr. Burke is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Burke or the Advisor.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Burke has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Burke serves as a Financial Advisor of Compass Advisors and is supervised by Lauren King, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Ms. King can be reached at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Compass Advisors. Further, Compass
Advisors is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Compass
Advisors and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Compass Advisors is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Compass Advisors is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Brendan L. Hyde, CRPS®, AIF®
Director of Retirement Services
Effective: March 3, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Brendan L. Hyde, CRPS®, AIF® (CRD# 4940858) in addition to the information contained in the Compass
Advisory Group LLC (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor,” CRD# 288256) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content of the Compass
Advisors Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (516) 938-2400 or by
email at info@compassadvisors.com.
Additional information about Mr. Hyde is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4940858.
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Brendan L. Hyde, CRPS®, AIF®, born in 1980, is dedicated to advising Clients of Compass Advisors as the
Director of Retirement Services. Mr. Hyde earned a Bachelor of Science from State University of New York at
Cortland in 2004. Additional information regarding Mr. Hyde’s employment history is included below.
Employment History
Director of Retirement Services, Compass Advisory Group LLC
Regional Vice President, Transamerica Retirement Solutions
Senior Sales Representative, Principal Financial Group
06/2020 to Present
03/2015 to 06/2020
06/2007 to 03/2015
Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (“CRPS® ”)
Individuals who hold the CRPS® designation have completed a course of study encompassing design,
installation, maintenance and administration of retirement plans. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-
course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-
life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a
disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing
education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct and complying with self-disclosure
requirements.
Accredited Investment Fiduciary (“AIF®”)
The AIF® mark is held by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC, a Fiduciary360 (fi360) company.
The professional designations awarded by fi360 demonstrate the focus on all the components of a
comprehensive investment process, related fiduciary standards of care, and commitment to excellence. AIF®
designees undergo an initial training program, annual continuing education, and pledge to abide by the
designation's code of ethics.
Since October 2002, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation has been the mark of commitment
to a standard of investment fiduciary excellence. Those who earn the AIF® mark successfully complete a
specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care and subsequently passed a comprehensive
examination. AIF® designees demonstrate a thorough understanding of fi360's Prudent Practices for investment
advisors and stewards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hyde. Mr. Hyde has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Hyde.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hyde.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Hyde on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 4940858.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Real Estate - Landlord
Mr. Hyde is also a landlord in Clinton, MA. In this capacity, he ensures a suitable living environment for the
tenant. He spends approximately two hours per month in this capacity and is compensated.
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Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Hyde has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Hyde serves as the Director of Retirement Services of Compass Advisors and is supervised by Lauren King,
the Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. King can be reached at (516) 938-2400.
Compass Advisors has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Compass Advisors. Further, Compass
Advisors is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Compass
Advisors and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Compass Advisors is subject to examinations by
regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Compass Advisors is required to periodically update the
information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and
assets of the Advisor.
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155 Pinelawn Road, Suite 210 N, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (516) 938-2400 Fax: (516) 938-2455
www.compassadvisors.com
Privacy Policy
Effective: March 3, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Compass Advisory Group LLC d/b/a Compass Advisors (“Compass Advisors” or the “Advisor”) is committed to
safeguarding the use of personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain
as your Investment Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Compass Advisors (also referred to
as "we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and
implements controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Compass Advisors does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such
information to others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and
management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Compass Advisors shares Client information with Purshe Kaplan Sterling
Investments, Inc. (“PKS”). This sharing is due to the oversight PKS has
over certain Supervised Persons of the Advisor. You may also contact us
at any time for a copy of the PKS Privacy Policy.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Compass Advisors does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose,
personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services.
Certain laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Compass
Advisors or the client has a formal agreement with the financial
institution. We will only share information for purposes of servicing
your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Compass Advisors does not disclose and does not intend to disclose,
non-public personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect
to persons who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy, and will provide you with a revised policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (516) 938-2400.
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