Overview
- Headquarters
- Saratoga Springs, NY
- Total Firm Assets
- $346 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $2.4 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $500,000
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (CONTINUUM WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (""DISCLOSURE BROCHURE"") AND PART 2B (""BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT""))
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $2,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $2,000,001 | $3,000,000 | 0.90% |
| $3,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $5,000,001 | $7,500,000 | 0.70% |
| $7,500,001 | and above | 0.60% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $45,000 | 0.90% |
| $10 million | $77,500 | 0.78% |
| $50 million | $317,500 | 0.64% |
| $100 million | $617,500 | 0.62% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 73.51%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 104
- Total Client Accounts
- 872
- Discretionary Accounts
- 870
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 2
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 152895
Additional Brochure: CONTINUUM WEALTH ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (""DISCLOSURE BROCHURE"") AND PART 2B (""BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT"") (2026-07-15)
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Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure
Effective: July 14th 2026
This Form ADV 2A ("Disclosure Brochure") provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC ("Continuum" or the "Advisor"). If you have any
questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (518) 583-4050
or by email at info@contwealth.com.
Continuum 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 Continuum to assist you
in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Continuum 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 firm CRD# 152895.
Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC
18 Division Street, Suite 207B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 583-4050 * Fax: (518) 587-5303
http://www.contwealth.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 Continuum. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these
documents into a single disclosure document.
Continuum 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.
Continuum encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss
any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
Since the last annual update, Continuum has updated this Disclosure Brochure to provide additional
disclosure regarding its use of unaffiliated third-party money managers, model providers, managed
account platforms, and similar investment management providers. These updates include additional
disclosure regarding Continuum’s due diligence and oversight of unaffiliated managers, the use of
managed account platforms available through custodians, the potential use of options strategies by
certain unaffiliated managers, and the fees and expenses that apply when Client assets are managed
by an unaffiliated manager. Continuum has also clarified that assets managed by certain unaffiliated
managers may be subject to a reduced Continuum advisory fee, in addition to fees charged by the
unaffiliated manager, platform, custodian, or other service providers.
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 in the business practices of Continuum.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or
CRD# 152895. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the
Advisor at (518) 583-4050 or by email at info@contwealth.com.
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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.......................................................................................................................................... 7
D. Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
E. Assets Under Management ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................................................ 7
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................ 7
B. Fee Billing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
C. Other Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................................................... 10
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................................ 10
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities .......................................................................................................................... 11
Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................................... 11
Item 7 - Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................................................ 12
A. Methods of Analysis .................................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................................. 14
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................................... 15
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 15
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 15
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 15
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices .............................................................................................................................................. 16
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 16
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 17
Item 13 - Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................................... 17
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................................. 17
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
C. Review Reports ........................................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................................... 18
A. Compensation Received by Continuum ....................................................................................................................... 18
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 18
Item 15 - Custody................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 18 - Financial Information ............................................................................................................................................. 19
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC (“Continuum” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with
the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability
Company (“LLC”) under the laws of the State of New York. Continuum was founded in 2010, and is
primarily owned and operated by Timothy Smith (Chief Executive Officer). The Chief Compliance
Officer of Continuum is Jennifer Henry. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the
qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided by Continuum.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Continuum offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
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. Continuum’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the
Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 –
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Continuum may provide Clients with wealth management services, which generally includes a broad
range of comprehensive financial planning services in connection with discretionary management of
investment portfolios. These services are described below.
Investment Management Services –
Continuum provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary or non-discretionary
investment management and related advisory services. Continuum works 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. Continuum will then construct a portfolio primarily consisting of mutual funds,
exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), individual debt and equity securities, and/or independent investment
managers (“Independent Managers”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. 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.
Continuum’s investment strategies are 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. Continuum 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.
Continuum evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its
internal due diligence process. Continuum may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment
allocations to diversify the portfolio. Continuum 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. Continuum 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.
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At no time will Continuum accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the
limited authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their
designated account[s] at the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. For additional
information, please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts –
When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will recommend that a Client take a
distribution from an ERISA sponsored plan or to roll over the assets to an Individual Retirement
Accounts (“IRAs”), or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored
Plan to another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g.
commission-based account to fee- based account). In such instances, the Advisor will serve as an
investment fiduciary as that term is defined under The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
1974 (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new
(or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to
roll over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers and Managed Account Platforms
When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, Continuum may recommend that all or a portion of a
Client’s portfolio be implemented through one or more unaffiliated third-party money managers, model
providers, sub-advisers, managed account platforms (“SMA Programs”), turnkey asset management
platforms, or similar investment management providers, each referred to in this Disclosure Brochure as an
“Independent Manager.” Independent Managers may be accessed directly or through platforms made
available by custodians or other third-party service providers.
Continuum’s role with respect to Independent Managers may include recommending or selecting an
Independent Manager, assisting the Client in establishing investment objectives and restrictions, allocating
or reallocating assets to or from an Independent Manager, reviewing the Independent Manager’s
investment strategy and disclosures, monitoring the continued appropriateness of the Independent
Manager for the Client, and coordinating with the Client, Independent Manager, platform, and custodian as
appropriate.
Prior to recommending an Independent Manager, Continuum conducts due diligence that may include, as
applicable, review of the Independent Manager’s registration status, Form ADV or other disclosure
documents, investment strategy, fee schedule, disciplinary history, background information, platform
materials, marketing materials, operational capabilities, and other information Continuum deems relevant.
Continuum does not rely solely on the availability of an Independent Manager through a custodian or
managed account platform as a substitute for Continuum’s own due diligence review. The availability of an
Independent Manager through a custodian or platform does not mean that the custodian or platform has
determined that the Independent Manager is suitable for any particular Client.
In certain instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an investment management
agreement, account agreement, platform agreement, options agreement, or similar document with the
Independent Manager, custodian, or platform. The Independent Manager may have discretionary authority
over the portion of the Client’s account allocated to the Independent Manager, subject to the terms of the
applicable agreement and any reasonable restrictions accepted by the Independent Manager.
Certain Independent Managers may utilize investment strategies that include options transactions,
including covered options strategies. Clients participating in such strategies may be required to obtain the
appropriate level of options trading approval from the custodian before assets can be managed pursuant to
the strategy. Continuum will consider the use of an Independent Manager, including any options-based
strategy, in light of the Client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, financial circumstances, liquidity
needs, and other relevant information provided by the Client.
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Before entering into an agreement with an Independent Manager, the Client will receive, as applicable, the
Independent Manager’s Form ADV Part 2A or other disclosure brochure, fee schedule, investment
management agreement, platform documents, and other relevant disclosures.
Participant Account Management –
As part of the Advisor’s Investment Management Services, when appropriate, the Advisor will use a
third-party platform to facilitate management of held away assets such as defined contribution plan
participant accounts, with investment discretion. The platform enables the Advisor to gain access to
Client account without having access through the Client’s credentials. This independent advisor access
ensures that the Advisor will not have custody of Client funds or securities when implementing trades
for the Client. The Advisor is not affiliated with the platform in any way and receives no compensation
from the platform. A link will be provided to the Client allowing them to connect their account[s] to the
platform for the Advisor’s secure access.
Financial Planning Services –
Continuum provides a variety of financial planning services to Clients as a part of the Advisor’s wealth
management service. Clients may also engage the Advisor separately for financial planning services,
pursuant to a written agreement. Financial plans 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 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 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.
Continuum may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for
their unique situation. The Advisor may also recommend a third party for estate planning services in the
context of Continuum’s financial planning service. The Advisor does not receive any compensation from
recommending this third party. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a
written summary of the 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 (6) months of contract date, assuming all information and documents
requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning 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[s] through the Advisor.
401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Platform
Continuum will provide fiduciary and non-fiduciary services to plans. Continuum will work with plan
sponsors and third-party administrators to ensure that the objectives for the plan participants are
achieved. Non-discretionary investment advice regarding asset classes and investment alternatives
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available for the plan will be provided to the plan sponsor in accordance with the plan’s investment
policies and objectives. However, it is up to the plan sponsor to make the final decisions regarding the
initial selection, retention, removal and/or addition of investment options.
Continuum acts as the client relationship manager for plan participants, providing information and
answering questions including, but not limited to, account balances, loans, beneficiary designations and
rollovers. They act as the liaison, when needed, with the third-party administrator.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Continuum 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 – Continuum, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy to
achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Continuum 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 – Continuum will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
• Investment Management and Supervision – Continuum will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Continuum does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Continuum manages approximately $345,582,814 in Client assets,
$337,567,211 of which are managed on a discretionary basis and $8,015,603 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 agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services For Clients engaged for comprehensive wealth management services,
the Client will be charged a single combined investment advisory fees for investment management and
financial planning. Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar quarter,
pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the
market value of assets under management at the end of the prior
calendar quarter. Investment advisory fees range from 0.60% to 1.00% annually based on the following
tiered schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $2,000,000
$2,000,001 to $3,000,000
Annual Rate
1.00%
0.90%
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$3,000,001 to $5,000,000
$5,000,001 to $7,500,000
$7,500,001 and over
0.80%
0.70%
0.60%
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 Continuum 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.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, Continuum may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio through
one or more Independent Managers. For assets managed by an Independent Manager, Continuum’s
advisory fee may be charged at a reduced rate, as set forth in the Client’s investment advisory
agreement, fee schedule, account application, or separate written addendum. Unless otherwise agreed
in writing, this reduced advisory fee applies only to the assets managed by the applicable Independent
Manager and does not apply to assets managed directly by Continuum, which remain subject to
Continuum’s standard fee schedule above.
In addition to Continuum’s advisory fee, the Client may pay separate fees and expenses charged by the
Independent Manager, platform, custodian, broker-dealer, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or
other investments or service providers used in connection with the account. The Independent
Manager’s fees are separate from Continuum’s advisory fee unless otherwise stated in writing. The
total blended fee, including Continuum’s advisory fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will not
exceed 1.00% annually.
Continuum does not receive compensation, referral fees, solicitor fees, revenue sharing, or other
compensation from Independent Managers in connection with recommending or selecting an
Independent Manager. Continuum has a conflict of interest because it charges an advisory fee on
assets allocated to Independent Managers. Continuum may also have a financial incentive to
recommend that assets remain under Continuum’s advisory relationship. Continuum addresses this
conflict by recommending Independent Managers only when Continuum believes the arrangement is in
the Client’s best interest based on the Client’s objectives, circumstances, and needs.
Financial Planning Services –
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor offers its financial planning services as a part of its wealth management
services. Clients may choose to engage the Advisor separately for a fixed fee engagement ranging up
to $4,500. Fees are negotiable depending on the nature and complexity of each Client’s circumstances.
An estimate for total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for financial planning services
401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Platform
Fees for employer-sponsored plans are based on assets under management as negotiated with the
Plan Sponsor and typically range up to 0.50% of plan assets under management. The stated fees are
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charged quarterly in advance or arrears, based on the market value of the total plan assets and
pursuant on the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
All internal fees charged by ETFs, mutual funds and closed end funds are separate and distinct from
the fees charged by Continuum. Continuum does not at any time act as the custodian or third-party
administrator for any retirement plan or employer sponsored plan Client.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services Investment advisory fees will be calculated by the Advisor 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, based on
the tiered schedule above, divided by 4) to the total assets under management with Continuum at the
end of the prior quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian
reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the
accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not
assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted
by Continuum directly from their accounts held by the Custodian as part of the agreement and separate
account forms provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees may
include Continuum’s advisory fee, the Independent Manager’s investment management fee, platform
fees, custodial fees, brokerage charges, transaction costs, and other applicable expenses. Continuum’s
advisory fee may be deducted from the Client’s account by the custodian, billed by Continuum, or
collected through another method authorized by the Client in writing. The Independent Manager’s fee
may be calculated and deducted separately by the Independent Manager, custodian, or platform,
depending on the terms of the applicable Independent Manager, custodial, and platform documents.
Clients should review account statements, invoices, and applicable disclosure documents to
understand the total fees and expenses paid in connection with Independent Manager accounts.
Continuum’s reduced advisory fee, if applicable, will be described in the Client’s agreement, fee
schedule, account application, or separate written addendum.Financial Planning Services –
Financial planning fees are invoiced by the Advisor and are due upon completion of the agreed upon
deliverable[s].
401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Platform
Similar to wealth management services described above, investment advisory fees will either be
automatically deducted from the Client account by the Custodian or may be invoiced to the Client and
paid by check or other method. If directly deducting, the Client authorizes the plan’s custodian or record
keeper to remit the fees directly to the Advisor from the plan’s assets and the Advisor shall send an
invoice to the plan’s custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client
Account[s] at the respective quarter end date. The amount due in all cases is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with Continuum at the
end of each quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian
reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the
accuracy of these fees as listed on the custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not
assume this responsibility. Clients may provide written authorization permitting Continuum to be paid
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directly from their accounts held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and
separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Continuum, 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 meets the terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements.
However, the Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. The
investment advisory fee charged by Continuum is separate and distinct from these custody and
execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Continuum 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 Continuum, but would not receive the services provided
by Continuum 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
Continuum to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
for additional information.
Accounts managed by Independent Managers may incur additional fees and expenses, including
Independent Manager fees, managed account platform fees, custodial fees, brokerage charges,
transaction charges, options-related fees, margin or options approval-related costs, and internal
expenses of mutual funds, ETFs, or other investment products used by the Independent Manager.
These fees are separate from Continuum’s advisory fee. Clients should review the Independent
Manager’s disclosure brochure, fee schedule, custodial documents, platform documents, and account
statements to understand the total cost of the arrangement.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services Continuum is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in
which wealth management services are rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory
agreement with Continuum, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The
Client shall be responsible for investment advisory fees up to and including the effective date of
termination. 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 agreement with the Advisor is non-
transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers – In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent
Manager is no longer in the Client’s best interest or a Client should wish to terminate their relationship
with the Independent Manager, the terms for the termination will be set forth in the respective
agreements between the Client or the Advisor and the Independent Manager. Continuum will assist the
Client with the termination and transition as appropriate.
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Financial Planning Services –
Continuum is compensated for its financial planning services upon completion of the engagement
deliverable[s]. Either party may terminate the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing
advance written notice to the other party. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for the percentage
of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the
Advisor is non- transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan Platform
Continuum is compensated for its 401(k) and profit-sharing plan services in advance or arrears of the
quarter in which services are rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement
with Continuum, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall be
responsible for investment advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The
Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business days of signing
the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges
for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment
advisory fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s agreement
with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Continuum does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role with Continuum. As an
insurance professional, an Advisory Person will receive customary commissions and other related
revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Commissions generated by
insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Advisory Persons are not required to offer
the products of any particular insurance company. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by an Advisory Person or the Advisor.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Continuum does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees
charged by Continuum are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital
appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Continuum 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
Continuum provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, retirement plans. Continuum generally requires a minimum relationship size of $500,000. The
minimum
relationship size may be waived at the sole discretion of the Advisor. Additionally, certain Independent
Managers may impose minimums for their investment strategies.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Continuum primarily employs fundamental analysis in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from Continuum 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 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.
As noted above, Continuum generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as
consistent with their financial goals. Continuum 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, Continuum 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.
Independent Manager Due Diligence
When recommending or selecting an Independent Manager, Continuum considers factors such as the
Independent Manager’s registration status, investment strategy, portfolio management process, risk
controls, experience, disciplinary history, fees and expenses, disclosure documents, operational
capabilities, trading authority, platform requirements, and the manner in which the strategy fits within
the Client’s overall portfolio. Continuum also considers whether the Independent Manager’s strategy is
appropriate in light of the Client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, tax
considerations, and other relevant circumstances. Continuum’s due diligence and monitoring do not
guarantee the future performance of any Independent Manager or eliminate the risks associated with
the Independent Manager’s strategy.
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. Continuum 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.
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 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
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portfolio construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment
strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets,
as well as economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the
performance of the overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the ETFs will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition,
ETFs have a trading risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a
liquidity risk if the ETFs has 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.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The
price of the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the
funds. The price of a mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in
the day will typically have the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Independent Manager Risk
Continuum may recommend that all or a portion of a Client’s assets be managed by an Independent
Manager. The use of an Independent Manager involves risks, including the risk that the Independent
Manager’s strategy will underperform, that the Independent Manager will deviate from its stated
investment process, that the Independent Manager’s investment decisions will be unsuccessful, or that
the Independent Manager’s services may not remain appropriate for the Client. Continuum’s review and
monitoring of an Independent Manager does not guarantee the performance of the Independent
Manager or prevent losses in the Client’s account.
Managed Account Platform Risk
Certain Independent Managers may be accessed through custodial or third-party managed account
platforms. These platforms may impose operational, trading, documentation, account minimum, options
approval, or other requirements. Platform availability does not mean that the platform or custodian has
determined that an Independent Manager or strategy is suitable for any particular Client. Platform or
custodial limitations, technology issues, trading restrictions, or delays may affect account
implementation, trading, reporting, or the termination of an Independent Manager strategy.
Options Risk
Certain Independent Managers may use options strategies, including covered options strategies.
Options involve risks that may not be present in traditional equity or fixed income investments. These
risks include, but are not limited to, market risk, liquidity risk, volatility risk, assignment risk,
counterparty or clearing risk, tax risk, and the risk that the strategy may limit upside participation or
increase losses depending on market conditions. Covered options strategies may generate income, but
they can also result in the sale of an underlying security at a price below its current market value,
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reduce participation in gains, or create tax consequences. Options strategies are not appropriate for all
Clients, and Clients may be required to obtain the appropriate level of options trading approval from the
custodian before participating in such strategies.
Strategy-Specific Risk
Independent Managers may use strategies that differ from Continuum’s standard investment approach.
These strategies may involve more frequent trading, concentrated positions, options, or other
techniques that create risks different from, or greater than, those associated with Continuum’s
traditional long-term investment strategies. Clients should review the Independent Manager’s disclosure
documents and discuss the risks of any Independent Manager strategy with Continuum before
participating.
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 Continuum or its owner. Continuum
values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite
due diligence on any advisor or service provider with whom 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 and can be found by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or firm CRD#
152895.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Insurance License
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals.
Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart from an Advisory Person’s role
with Continuum. As an insurance professional, an Advisory Person will receive customary commissions
and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents
a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Advisory Persons
are not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Clients are under no
obligation to implement any recommendations made by an Advisory Person or the Advisor.
Continuum Tax Advisors, LLC
Timothy Smith and David Rath partially own Continuum Tax Advisors, LLC (“Continuum Tax”), an
affiliated entity that provides tax preparation services to Clients. Tax preparation services are separate
and distinct from the advisory services offered to Clients and based on the unique needs of each Client.
The time devoted to tax preparation generally increases during tax season. Clients are not obligated to
engage Continuum Tax for these services in order to have an advisory relationship with the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, Continuum may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with
one or more Independent Managers. Continuum does not receive compensation, referral fees, revenue
sharing, solicitor fees, or other compensation from Independent Managers in connection with
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recommending or selecting an Independent Manager. Continuum only receives its advisory fee as
described in Item 5.
The use of Independent Managers presents certain conflicts of interest. For example, Continuum has a
financial incentive to recommend or retain assets under its advisory relationship because Continuum
charges an advisory fee on those assets, including assets managed by an Independent Manager. In
addition, the Client may pay both Continuum’s advisory fee and separate fees charged by the
Independent Manager, platform, custodian, or other service providers. Continuum addresses these
conflicts by reviewing the fees, services, strategy, and risks of an Independent Manager and
recommending or continuing the use of an Independent Manager only when Continuum believes the
arrangement is in the Client’s best interest.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Continuum has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code of Ethics applies to all persons associated with Continuum (“Supervised Persons”).
The Code of Ethics was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions
regarding the Advisor’s duties to each Client. Continuum and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of
loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of Continuum 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 of Ethics covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code of Ethics, please contact the Advisor at (518) 583-
4050 or via email at info@contwealth.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Continuum allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Continuum 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. Continuum does not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client
accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Continuum 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, consistent with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, a Code of Ethics, which
addresses insider trading (material non-public information controls) and personal securities reporting
procedures. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons of Continuum 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 Continuum requiring reporting of
personal securities trades pursuant to its Code of Ethics. 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 Continuum 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
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orders or traded afterward. At no time will Continuum, or any Supervised Person of Continuum, transact
in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Continuum 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 Continuum to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in
the investment advisory agreement. Further, Continuum does not have the discretionary authority to
negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Continuum 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 Continuum. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it
can provide if the recommended Custodian is not engaged. Continuum may recommend the Custodian
based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client,
services made available to the Client, its reputation and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Continuum 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”. Continuum maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the
Advisor receives economic benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
Brokerage Practices for Independent Manager and SMA Accounts
For accounts or assets managed through an Independent Manager or SMA program, trading and
brokerage practices may be determined by the Independent Manager, SMA Manager, platform
provider, custodian, or applicable program documentation. The SMA Manager may have discretion to
place trades, direct trades, rebalance accounts, aggregate orders, or implement model portfolio
changes for accounts enrolled in the program. Continuum may not control the timing, execution, or
allocation of individual trades placed by an SMA Manager.
Continuum will review the brokerage and trading practices of Independent Managers and SMA
Managers as part of its due diligence and ongoing oversight process. However, clients should
understand that the use of an SMA program may limit Continuum's ability to seek alternative execution
venues or negotiate trading terms for trades placed by the SMA Manager.
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. Continuum does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or
offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor does receive certain economic benefits
from the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – Continuum does not receive any compensation from any third party in
connection with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage – Except for accounts or assets managed through an Independent Manager or
SMA program, Clients are generally serviced on a “directed brokerage basis,” where Continuum will
place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. For accounts
or assets managed through an Independent Manager or SMA program, brokerage and trading
practices may be determined by the Independent Manager, SMA Manager, platform provider,
custodian, or applicable program documentation. Further, Client accounts are traded within their
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respective account[s]. 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]). Continuum 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, Independent
Manager, SMA Manager, platform provider, or other applicable trading party, as applicable.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to
obtain the most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3)
difficulty of execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Continuum will execute its
transactions through the Custodian as directed by the Client. Continuum may aggregate orders in a
block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple
(discretionary) accounts. 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 particular Client accounts.
Where an Independent Manager or SMA Manager is responsible for trading client accounts, such
manager may aggregate, allocate, or implement trades according to its own trading policies and
procedures. Continuum will seek to understand and periodically review the manager's trading practices,
but Continuum may not be responsible for the manager's day-to-day trade aggregation, allocation, or
execution decisions.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by members of the
Investment Review Team of Continuum. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or
more 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 Continuum 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.
Review of Independent Manager and SMA Accounts
For Client accounts or assets managed through an Independent Manager or SMA program, Continuum
will periodically review the account, the continued suitability of the manager or strategy, and the
services provided by the Independent Manager or SMA Manager. Such reviews may include
consideration of performance, holdings, investment strategy, risk profile, fees, client objectives,
restrictions, manager disclosures, operational issues, and any material changes reported by the
manager or otherwise identified by Continuum.
Continuum's review of SMA accounts is generally focused on the suitability and oversight of the SMA
program and manager, rather than day-to-day selection or trading of individual securities within the
SMA strategy. Additional reviews may be conducted as a result of client requests, material market
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events, changes in a client's financial situation, changes in the manager's strategy or personnel,
regulatory disclosures, or other information that Continuum determines to be relevant.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These
brokerage statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish
electronic access to the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their
account activity. Client brokerage statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to
the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their
holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Continuum
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform Continuum has established an institutional relationship
with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving
independent advisory firms like Continuum. As a registered investment advisor participating on the
Schwab Advisor Services platform, Continuum receives access to software and related support without
cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all
services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor
endeavors
at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of
economic benefits from a custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the
Advisor's recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems
support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad
range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and
securities. Through Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes
that the Client would not be able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may
be able to invest in certain mutual funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment
minimums that might be required if the Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate
statements for Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support
services as part of its relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in
effectively managing accounts for its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services to Continuum 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. Continuum believes, however, that the
selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Continuum does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised
persons, for Client referrals.
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Item 15 – Custody
Continuum 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 Continuum 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 Continuum 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 Continuum to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not
perform this review.
For accounts managed by an Independent Manager, the Independent Manager, custodian, or platform
may deduct the Independent Manager’s fees or platform fees from the Client’s account pursuant to the
Client’s written authorization and the applicable Independent Manager, custodial, or platform
documents. Continuum’s custody disclosure relates to Continuum’s authority to deduct its advisory fees
and does not address custody that may arise from the authority granted to an Independent Manager,
custodian, or platform under separate agreements with the Client.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Continuum typically 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, restrictions, or limitations
previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by Continuum. 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 agreement containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All
discretionary trades made by Continuum will be in accordance with each Client's investment objectives
and goals.
For accounts or assets enrolled in an Independent Manager or SMA program, discretionary authority
may be exercised by the Independent Manager or SMA Manager pursuant to the applicable client
authorization, investment management agreement, program agreement, custodial documentation, or
other relevant documents. In such cases, the Independent Manager or SMA Manager may make day-
to-day investment decisions, including purchases, sales, and rebalancing, for the assets enrolled in the
program. Continuum remains responsible for evaluating the suitability of the manager or SMA program
for the Client and for conducting ongoing oversight of the manager, but Continuum may not make the
day-to-day investment decisions for assets managed by the Independent Manager or SMA Manager.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Continuum 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 Continuum, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably
impair the ability of Continuum to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Continuum, nor any of its
advisory persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Continuum is not
required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect
fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or more in advance.
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