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Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC
Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure and Privacy Policy
910 E. St. Louis Street
Springfield, MO 65806
417.831.7283
www.forvismazars.us
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as
an investment advisor. We have provided this brochure to you to give you more information about us. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. If you
have any questions about the contents of this brochure or would like to request a copy, please contact Nicole
Conklin, Chief Compliance Officer, at 417.831.7283. Additional information about us is available on the SEC’s
website at www.advisorinfo.sec.gov. Please note: Registration with the SEC or references to Forvis Mazars
Wealth Advisors as a registered investment adviser or any reference to being registered does not imply a certain
level of skill or training.
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Services may include investment advisory services provided by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser,
and/or accounting, tax, and related solutions provided by Forvis Mazars, LLP.
Item 2: Material Changes
The following is a summary of material changes that have been made to this Firm Brochure (“Brochure”) since our
last amendment dated January 2025.
• Changes made at Item 4 to remove Strategic Clients section.
• Changes made at Item 5 to reflect new AUM fee minimum.
• Changes made at Item 5 to reflect new start up fees for Retirement Plan Consulting (RPC).
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Material Changes .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Item 3: Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ................................................................................................................................... 8
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 ....................................................................... 11
Item 9: Disciplinary Information................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................................ 15
Item 11: Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 12: Brokerage Practices...................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 13: Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................................................... 19
Item 15: Custody ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................... 20
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................. 20
Item 18: Financial Information..................................................................................................................................... 20
Privacy Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC (“Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors”) is an SEC-registered investment advisory
firm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP (“Forvis Mazars”), an accounting and professional
services provider. We offer financial planning, investment management, investment consulting, and retirement plan
consulting and provide services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits.
As of May 31, 2025, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors had total assets under management (“AUM”) as follows:
$9,582,216,965
Discretionary
$169,769,694
Non-Discretionary
$9,751,986,659
Total
As of May 31, 2025, we had $1,145,766,057 in assets under advisement (“AUA”). These assets, such as retirement
plan assets, are not directly managed by us but we provide advisory and consulting services to such clients. We
also consider assets as AUA that are included in clients’ financial plans, and we have the direct ability to execute
trades at the custodian at client’s instruction.
Forvis Mazars Private Client
Our affiliation with Forvis Mazars allows our clients to receive financial planning, investment management, and
tax/accounting services as part of an integrated service offering known as Forvis Mazars Private Client. This
Brochure describes the wealth management services provided by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors and the related
compensation. Tax and accounting services are provided by Forvis Mazars pursuant to a separate agreement and
for which separate and additional fees may be incurred. Wealth management services of Forvis Mazars Wealth
Advisors are offered under the brand Forvis Mazars Private Client. Fees for wealth management services will be
invoiced separately from tax and accounting services provided by Forvis Mazars unless other arrangements have
been made. Forvis Mazars Private Client integrated services may include:
Wealth Management. These services are provided by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors for individuals and family
clients and are described more fully below.
Consultative Tax. The accountants of Forvis Mazars offer customized analysis, individual and entity-specific tax
compliance services, tax planning strategies, and tax projections. Services offered are pursuant to a separate
agreement and separate and additional fees may be incurred.
Family Office. Services offered include a customized suite of services and tailored solutions designed to help ultra-
high net worth clients—from tax and estate planning, investment management, and philanthropic strategy—to
recommending and coordinating family counselors and risk management consultants.
Recommendations we make to engage Forvis Mazars for services present a conflict of interest. Please refer to
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations for more information.
Financial Planning
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors offers customized financial planning services designed to meet the unique needs of
each client. This process begins with a comprehensive understanding of the client’s financial circumstances and
priorities. The financial plan is informed by conversations and the data provided. Our objective is to help clients
meet both short-term and long-term goals through strategic planning. Our services may include, but are not limited
to estate planning collaboration, retirement planning, education planning, insurance planning and risk management,
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as well as investment management. We develop an asset allocation strategy that reflects specific objectives, risk
tolerance, return expectations, tax considerations, liquidity requirements, and time horizons. Financial plans can be
provided on a comprehensive or limited focus, depending on need. Clients retain the option to decline planning
services.
Planning is generally included in the Wealth Management Agreement for clients who meet fee minimums. If the
client has special circumstances, or does not meet minimums, planning may be provided under a Financial
Planning Agreement for a separate fee. See the Financial Planning Fees section below for more details.
Implementing your Financial Plan. Clients are under no obligation to act on any recommendation provided.
Referral Compensation. We may suggest engaging another service provider, such as an attorney or CPA. We do
not receive compensation for external referrals. Referrals to our parent accounting firm or affiliates may generate
additional revenue for Forvis Mazars, which could benefit us indirectly. As appropriate, we may also refer clients
without compensation to Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors, LLC (“Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors” or “Capital
Advisors”), a limited purpose broker-dealer.
Investment Management
Our typical investment management services are done on a discretionary basis. This means we will select
securities without needing prior approval. We manage client portfolios using an asset allocation model designed to
assist in meeting goals, considering risk preferences and tax situations. We also manage non-discretionary
accounts, meaning we must get client approval before any transaction. This may lead to delays, especially in
urgent situations.
Our Investment Committee determines which investments are used in client portfolios. Portfolio managers choose
from approved mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), bonds, stocks, and alternative investments. Most
client portfolios consist of ETFs and no-load or load-waived mutual funds. We will consider other investments, if
requested, if we believe they align with client’s risk tolerance and our investment philosophy.
Risk Assessment. We work with client to develop an Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) based on risk profile,
time horizon, comfort with market volatility, and target rate of return.
Investment of Assets. Assets will be managed per the IPS. Reasonable restrictions (e.g., excluding tobacco
stocks) will be documented on IPS. We may decline to open accounts if restrictions hinder effective and prudent
management. Restrictions can impact portfolio performance. Assets inconsistent with the IPS may be sold if it's in
client’s best interest, considering taxes and costs.
Portfolio Monitoring. We monitor the portfolio’s asset allocation and rebalance as needed to stay aligned with the
IPS. Clients are requested to promptly notify us of any changes to their financial situation or objectives.
Third Party Money Managers. When appropriate, we may recommend third-party money managers. Depending
on the arrangement, client may engage directly with the manager or have Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors allocate
assets pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement. These services provide specialized portfolio management that
typically require higher minimum account sizes. The managers have discretion over investment decisions within
client’s stated objectives subject to reasonable restrictions imposed. Client should review each manager's
disclosure documents for detailed program information and pricing. Third party money managers charge fees
separate and apart from fees charged by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors. Disclosure document(s) for engaged
money managers are available upon request.
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Institutional Investment Consulting
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors provides investment consulting services to institutional clients including
foundations, endowments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, governmental agencies, and ERISA plans
(including defined-benefit, 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b)), profit-sharing plans, colleges, and universities. Services may
be on a one-time or ongoing basis and are limited to those assets specifically identified in an Investment Consulting
Agreement. Services may include but are not limited to: IPS development; asset modeling; manager searches,
selection, and monitoring; investment management; portfolio and manager performance analysis and reporting;
trustee meetings and fiduciary education; cash management; fee benchmarking; and request for proposal
management.
Retirement Plan Consulting
Retirement Plan Consulting (“RPC”), a division of Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, delivers both discretionary
investment management and non-discretionary investment consulting services to qualified and nonqualified
retirement plans. Our services assist organizations in the establishment and ongoing administration of their
retirement plans. Typically, we are retained by plan sponsors to serve as advisors, supporting their selection and
monitoring of the investment options offered within the plan, as well as providing enrollment support and investment
education for plan participants. Depending on the specific services, RPC may serve as an ERISA fiduciary.
Recordkeepers. Retirement plan recordkeepers are responsible for administering the plan and maintaining records
related to participants. The services offered by recordkeepers can differ in type and quality. Forvis Mazars Wealth
Advisors does not work with all recordkeepers and may suggest certain recordkeepers to retirement plans.
CEFEX Certification. Since 2023, RPC has been certified by the Center for Fiduciary Excellence (“CEFEX”), an
independent certification organization that conducts assessments of the fiduciary practices of investment advisors
and other professionals. CEFEX evaluates whether a candidate is in conformity with the provisions of the CEFEX
Prudent Practices Handbook and charges a fee for its assessment. CEFEX certification does not imply a level of
investment performance or specific expertise.
3(21) Services. After establishing the plan’s objectives, we provide recommendations for an appropriate
investment strategy to the plan’s trustees and/or fiduciary committee. Our investment committee determines
suitable investment vehicles in each appropriate asset class. As part of our 3(21) services, we can assist in
developing and drafting an IPS and recommend investment options that align with the IPS.
We recommend plan investment options that:
• Show competitive performance against relevant benchmarks
• Maintain risk and risk-adjusted returns within reasonable ranges compared to benchmarks and peers
• Consistently follow their stated objectives
• Offer fees that are competitive with similar investments
We provide regular performance reporting to the plan sponsor or investment committee. On an ongoing basis we
review investment options and recommend changes as needed. While the plan sponsor or committee monitors plan
costs, we help by assessing fund expense ratios, administrative fees, and identifying parties receiving soft dollars
or Rule 12b-1 fees. We also support the evaluation of recordkeepers, custodians, and third-party vendors. We
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periodically meet with plan participants for limited education and enrollment support. Individualized advice is not
provided except by a separate agreement.
3(38) Retirement Plan Investment Management. In addition to the 3(21) services described above, we offer 3(38)
services which grants us discretion to determine which fund options to offer. Portfolios are designed and managed
using a mix of securities that typically include low cost, no load mutual funds or ETFs. We will follow the investment
parameters set forth in the IPS.
TPA Services. Forvis Mazars offers non-investment related third-party administrator (“TPA”) services. These
services may include retirement plan design, regulatory filings, and other compliance related services. Services
could include operating as a 3(16) fiduciary. TPA services are provided pursuant to a separate agreement for a
separate fee.
Miscellaneous Disclosures
Retirement Rollovers – Potential Conflict of Interest. Retirement investors typically have options regarding
existing retirement plans and can engage in a combination of these options. (i) keep funds in former employer’s
plan, if permitted (ii) move them to a new employer’s plan, if available and permitted (iii) roll assets into an IRA, or
(iv) cash out (which may have tax consequences). It is a conflict of interest for us to recommend clients roll
retirement plan account to be managed by us as we will earn an advisory fee on the assets. Clients are under no
obligation to roll over retirement plan assets to an account managed by us.
ERISA Fiduciary. When investment advice is provided to a client regarding a retirement plan or IRA, the firm acts
as a fiduciary under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. The firm’s compensation structure may create conflicts of interest.
As a result, the firm operates under a special rule requiring it to act in the client’s best interest and not place its own
interests ahead of the client’s.
Portfolio Activity. We have a fiduciary obligation to provide services aligned with client’s best interests. Portfolio
reviews are conducted periodically to assess whether adjustments are appropriate, considering factors such as
investment performance, economic conditions, mutual fund manager tenure, style drift, and/or changes to a client’s
investment objectives. There may be periods when no portfolio changes are considered necessary or prudent.
There is no guarantee that investment decisions will be profitable or equal any specific performance targets.
Client Obligations. We depend on clients, or designated professionals, to provide complete and accurate
information, as we do not independently verify details. Incomplete or incorrect information may lead to unsuitable
recommendations. It is the client’s responsibility to promptly notify us of any changes to financial circumstances or
investment objectives.
Investment Risk. Investments carry different levels of risk, and future results for any particular investment or
strategy cannot be guaranteed to be profitable or meet specific performance levels.
Communications via Text, Email and LinkedIn Messages. All written and electronic communications are subject
to compliance review and may be provided to the SEC as required. Withdrawal or trading requests should not be
submitted through electronic media. Custodial statements and confirmations are the official record of transactions.
Identity Verification. It may be necessary to verify information provided by client or designated professionals. For
security purposes, we orally confirm withdrawal instructions received via electronic communication. If we cannot
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reach the client at the number on record, the request may be delayed, and we cannot be responsible for claims
arising from such delays.
Accounting and Legal Services. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors does not provide legal or accounting services.
However, our parent company, Forvis Mazars, is an accounting and professional services firm. See Other Financial
Industry Activities and Affiliations for details. If requested, we can recommend other professionals for non-
investment tasks, but the client retains full decision-making authority and responsibility for resolving any disputes
with those professionals.
Portal Storage. Clients are provided access to an online portal via our vendors, offering a secure platform for
document exchange. By uploading documents to this portal, clients authorize the advisor to view them without
additional consent. Use of the portal is voluntary, and it should not serve as a primary repository of records. We
have conducted due diligence and believe our vendors have adequate security to safeguard these records. Forvis
Mazars Wealth Advisors will not be responsible for any losses resulting from any security breach. We recommend
creating a complex password, that is updated frequently and not shared with others. Due to independence
requirements, certain clients of Forvis Mazars may not be eligible for portal access.
Outside Assets. As part of the comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services outlined in the
Wealth Management Agreement, we can offer general advice on a range of assets that we do not collect fees on or
directly manage.
•
529 Plans – We assist clients with establishing 529 college savings plans, which generally offer a selection
of mutual fund investments chosen by the plan administrator. Plan features vary by jurisdiction. We provide
general guidance on whether a 529 plan aligns with client’s financial goals and include these assets in the
financial plan. We can advise on allocation options based on the investment menu offered by the plan.
Direct management of these assets is not provided.
• Annuities – We advise on a range of annuity options and work with select providers to create and
implement investment strategies, including fund selection and rebalancing. Investments in these annuities
are monitored, traded, and rebalanced as needed, and are counted as AUM for billing purposes and are
under compliance and operational supervision. Certain annuity providers grant us less ability to participate
in the management of those assets. In these circumstances, we can provide, without charge, general
guidance on fund allocation options in the annuity and evaluate how the annuity fits into client’s overall
financial plan.
•
401(k) plans – Many clients participate in employer-sponsored retirement plans in which the client has the
ability to choose from pre-selected mutual funds. If we are not able to manage client’s 401(k) plan, we can
provide complimentary guidance on overall allocation of funds in your 401(k) plan and how the plan fits into
the overall financial plan. Clients who can utilize the self-directed brokerage option in their 401(k) plan may
choose to engage us for the management of those assets. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors can provide
tailored advice to clients with large or complex retirement assets under a consulting agreement.
Disclosure Statement. The ADV Part 2 and Form CRS are given before or at the time an advisory agreement is
executed with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors. An updated ADV Part 2 is offered annually.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Assets Under Management
Fees are billed quarterly in advance for services and prorated for clients who begin or terminate service during the
quarter. Annual fees are based on a percentage of AUM, not exceeding two percent. We impose a minimum annual
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fee of $7,500, though fees can be negotiated, and minimums may be waived or reduced. We consider several
factors when determining fee arrangement, including AUM, anticipated additional assets, related accounts, client
needs, complexity, portfolio style, and other relevant factors. Employees and partners of Forvis Mazars receive
discounted or waived fees. At its discretion, Forvis Mazars may aggregate assets from a client's family members,
such as grandparents, parents, siblings, and children, regardless of residence. Client fees may differ from other
clients receiving similar services, and comparable services may be available from other advisors at lower costs.
Cash management is an important part of financial planning and portfolio management. Typically, a flat advisory
fee is charged on all supervised assets, including cash and money market funds, and this fee may exceed the
money market yield. Fees are based on AUM as indicated below. Specific fee terms are outlined in the Wealth
Management Agreement.
Assets Under Management
Fee
At or below 2,000,000
1.00%
2,000,001 - 5,000,000
0.85%
5,000,001 - 10,000,000
0.75%
10,000,001 - 15,000,000
0.60%
15,000,001 - 20,000,000
0.50%
20,000,001 - 25,000,000
0.45%
25,000,001 and above
Negotiable
As set forth on the fee schedule above, your fee rate decreases as your assets exceed each threshold. Similarly, if
your assets under our management decrease, your fee rate could increase as your assets move under each
threshold. We will reset your advisory fee based on the AUM determined as of October 31 of the previous year. Any
fee rate changes will be reflected as of January 1 in your next quarterly billing.
Quarterly fees are prorated and directly debited from your accounts unless otherwise agreed. Non-taxable accounts
may not pay for more than their pro-rata share. Custodial statements indicate the total fees deducted each quarter;
however, these fees are not independently verified by the custodian. Fees for Forvis Mazars partners are
determined each quarter but collected annually.
Billing for Accounts with Margin Balances
A margin balance does not lower the total market value of managed accounts. While we typically do not
recommend using margin as an investment strategy, we will implement it upon request following our internal
review. Using margin to cover cash needs may increase advisory fees compared to selling assets.
Recommendations to borrow on margin create a conflict of interest.
Valuation of Securities/Accounts
The custodian provides security prices, and our internal system reconciles with them daily. Fees are calculated
based on portfolio value at the previous quarter’s end, which may differ from the custodian statement due to timing
of dividends, trade settlements, and accrued interest.
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Termination
Our agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by either party in accordance with its terms. Termination does
not affect the validity of services rendered prior to the date of termination. Upon termination of the relationship, the
client will be issued a prorated refund for any prepaid advisory fees that have not been earned. Any outstanding
amounts for services rendered but not yet paid will be invoiced accordingly.
Additional Costs
Mutual fund expenses are detailed in each fund’s prospectus and are separate from fees paid to Forvis Mazars
Wealth Advisors. Custodian fees and transaction costs are not included above. Clients are solely responsible for all
fees and expenses.
Financial Planning Fees
Planning services are generally included in the investment management fee described above. If we do not manage
client’s assets, standalone financial planning is available under a separate agreement for a minimum fee of $5,000.
Total fees depend on client’s financial situation's complexity and are set before engagement based on estimated
hours to prepare the plan. Services are customized to each client’s needs and costs will vary. The Financial
Planning Agreement will specify planning fees, which may be hourly or fixed, payment schedule, and any additional
expenses. Fees can be negotiated. Additional work beyond the original scope will be billed as described in
Agreement. If terminated prior to the services being delivered, we will bill for work performed and refund any
prepaid fees on a prorated basis.
Investment Consulting Fees
Fees for investment consulting services and special projects are charged on an hourly basis, fixed, or percentage-
of-assets basis (.015 to 1.5 percent based on needs and complexity). The agreed-upon fee could be more or less
than other fee payment options. Fees, payment schedule, and any additional expenses will be outlined in
agreement.
RPC Fees for Investment Consulting/Management
Fees are calculated based on the fair market value of the account provided by the plan custodian and/or
recordkeeper. Fees may be billed in advance or arrears, depending on recordkeepers, and we may impose a start-
up fee of $7,500 in addition to a percentage-of-assets, as set forth below. A minimum fee of $10,000 will be
charged, not to exceed two percent. Minimum account values and fees are negotiable and are based on the asset
value of the qualified plan on which we consult, complexity and frequency of meetings, depth of security analysis
and reporting, among other factors. If terminated prior to the services being delivered, we will bill for work
performed and refund any prepaid fees on a prorated basis. Platform, TPA/recordkeeping, and/or investment
related expenses are not included.
As the assets increase due to additional contributions or market action, the fee rate decreases as the assets
exceed each threshold in the fee schedule. Similarly, if the assets decrease, the fee rate could increase as the
assets move under each threshold in the fee schedule. On an annual basis, we will review the advisory fee based
on the assets determined as of October 31 of the previous year. Any fee rate changes will be reflected as of
January 1 in your next quarterly billing.
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Assets
3(21) Fee
3(38) Fee
At or below 1,000,000
0.70%
0.75%
1,000,001 – 3,000,000
0.60%
0.65%
3,000,001 – 5,000,000
0.50%
0.55%
5,000,001 – 10,000,000
0.40%
0.45%
10,000,001 – 15,000,000
0.35%
0.40%
15,000,001 – 20,000,000
0.30%
0.35%
20,000,001 – 25,000,000
0.25%
0.30%
25,000,001 and above
Negotiable
Negotiable
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors does not charge any performance-based fees.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Wealth management and financial planning services are offered to individuals, ultra- and high-net worth individuals,
businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. We provide
retirement plan consulting and investment advice to institutional clients, including 401(k) plans, ESOPs, defined
benefit plans, 403(b) plans, and corporate clients.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Analysis
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors employs a variety of methods to evaluate investment options. These include, but
are not limited to, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and cyclical information and analysis. Information is
obtained from financial publications, research materials, corporate rating services, company annual reports and
press releases, prospectuses, and SEC filings.
Investment Strategies
Investment strategies are based on six fundamental investment beliefs:
1. Smart global diversification reduces risk and increases return potential
2. Both active and passive management have a place in portfolio design
3. Markets are efficient and can’t be outguessed; avoid market timing
4. Focus on what you can control; manage expenses, taxes, and turnover
5. Avoiding emotional decision making improves investment results
6. Capital markets reward disciplined, long-term investors
Portfolios are designed to suit each client’s specific risk profile, and our investment approach is long-term in focus.
As appropriate, our core long-term strategy may be complemented with short-term investments including the use of
margin and certain options strategies.
We offer advice on a broad spectrum of investments and investment programs, including short-term money market
securities, corporate, municipal, and U.S. government fixed-income securities, exchange-listed, over the counter
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and foreign equities, investment company securities such as mutual funds and ETFs, separately managed
accounts, and annuities.
Risks
Investment Risks. All investments entail risk that investors should be prepared to bear. Individual stocks or bonds,
which signify ownership in or debt obligations of specific companies, are subject to unique risks associated with
company-specific or industry/sector developments. Such risks can be mitigated through diversification.
Broader market risk stems from macroeconomic factors affecting all companies in the stock or bond markets and
cannot be fully eliminated through diversification. We attempt to manage general market risk by constructing
portfolios that limit exposure to similar risks and incorporate low-correlation asset classes. For clients seeking
reduced market risk, we may recommend lowering stock allocations. Bonds present interest rate and credit risk,
among other things. This can be mitigated using shorter-term and higher-quality bonds.
In addition to the risks noted above, sequence of returns risk may apply in some situations. This type of risk
involves the interplay between decreased asset values due to negative investment returns, and an investor’s
immediate need for liquidity. This combination of events could result in higher-than-normal required external
funding during difficult economic periods. This type of risk can be particularly acute for certain types of defined
benefit plans, such as cash balance pension plans.
Mutual funds and ETFs that invest in domestic equities seek long-term capital growth and serve as a long-term
inflation hedge. Equity investments carry risks, such as:
• Market Risk – Investment values will fluctuate due to economic, political, industry-specific or issuer-
specific events.
•
Investment Risk – Certain stocks may perform differently from the market as a whole.
• Small Company Risk – Small companies often exhibit lower liquidity, may encounter greater challenges
during economic downturns, may fluctuate more in value, and typically offer less publicly available
information.
• Real Estate Risk – Real estate securities may be affected by real estate values, property taxes, rental
income, and interest rates.
Mutual funds and ETFs that invest in international equities provide long-term capital growth, serve as a long-term
inflation hedge, diversify currency exposure, and are intended to reduce the volatility by increasing overall portfolio
diversification. Non-US investments have the following additional risks:
• Foreign Securities Risk – Value of securities may be impacted by the actions of foreign governments and
securities markets may be less liquid and less regulated.
• Currency Risk – Fluctuations in foreign currency values relative to the US dollar may diminish total return
from foreign securities.
• Emerging Markets Risk – Emerging markets may face economic and political instability, with smaller
stock markets that can make investing and withdrawing funds more challenging.
Mutual funds and ETFs that invest in fixed income instruments can contribute to portfolio stability and may offer
some protection in certain economic conditions. However, they generally do not provide significant protection
during periods of high inflation. Fixed income investments are subject to the following risks:
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•
Interest Rate Risk – Prices of fixed income securities fluctuate in the opposite direction of interest rates. If
interest rates rise, the securities held will decline in value.
• Maturity Risk – Fixed income investments with longer maturities tend to be more sensitive to interest rate
fluctuations.
• Credit Risk – Bond issuers who experience economic difficulties could delay or miss payments. Issuers
could have their issuer ratings downgraded or experience a default.
Annuities chosen for client portfolios may have variable returns linked to the performance of stock or fixed income
markets, or market indices. In these situations, clients are exposed to stock and fixed income risks to some extent.
Annuities depend on the ability of the insurance company to pay the distributions according to the terms of the
annuity contract. While insurer solvency is a potential risk in all annuities, we take care to select insurance
companies that have high solvency ratings.
Margin Account Risk. When purchasing securities, investors may opt to pay in full or borrow part of the purchase
price from their account custodian, or alternatively, borrow against eligible securities held within their custodial
accounts. Engaging in margin borrowing—whether for purchasing additional securities or leveraging assets—
requires pledging account securities as collateral. Prospective borrowers must execute a margin account
agreement directly with the custodian. We may give advice regarding the use of margin facilities for short-term
funding needs; however, choosing to utilize margin rather than liquidating portfolio holdings increases the overall
risk profile of the account.
If the value of the margin account decreases (for example, due to declining security prices), the custodian may
request that the client deposit additional funds to increase the account value, or may liquidate securities from the
client’s account or, in certain instances, from other accounts as necessary to reduce outstanding margin balances.
This action, known as a margin call, is taken in order to maintain the necessary level of equity in the account.
Should the client fail to meet the margin call, the custodian reserves the right to select and sell securities from any
of the client’s accounts, without prior notification.
Trading on margin or other margin borrowing can magnify losses. It is essential to fully understand the risks
associated with margin trading and maintaining a margin account. Key risks include, but are not limited to:
• Margin loans increase both potential returns and potential losses, magnifying portfolio volatility.
• Margin borrowing exposes your investment equity to greater risk, potentially resulting in losses exceeding
the initial investment.
• The custodian may liquidate securities or other assets in client accounts, frequently during volatile markets,
without prior notice.
• The custodian may move securities held in other accounts to the margin account and pledge these
securities.
• Custodians may adjust "house" maintenance margin requirements at any time, without advance written
notice.
Thoroughly review your margin agreement with the custodian to understand costs, obligations, and requirements—
including margin requirements and a detailed description of associated risks.
Private Investments. Privately offered funds may be suitable depending on eligibility and individual circumstances.
These investments are generally considered illiquid and may involve additional risks.
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• Liquidity Risk – Access to invested funds can be limited for an extended period. Investments made by
alternative funds may also be illiquid, potentially requiring significant time to sell.
•
Information and Regulatory Risk – Privately offered investments are typically not SEC-registered.
Information regarding such investments may be limited to the offering memorandum.
While we review the terms of privately offered funds that we recommend, we cannot guarantee either their
performance or their continued suitability over time. Privately offered funds are subject to investment risks
discussed above for equity and fixed income securities, and in certain cases, these risks may be greater due to
lower diversification compared to other investments such as mutual funds. Privately offered funds may also have
higher expenses than other types of investments.
There may be fee discounts offered by private equity platforms for a certain level of client investments
recommended by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors during a specific timeframe. Clients receive the benefit of any fee
discounts. We do not receive any portion of private fund or platform fees, and we will recommend privately offered
investments only when we consider them appropriate for clients. There is no guarantee that privately offered
investments will be profitable or successful.
Interval Funds/Risks and Limitations
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors may use interval funds, which are non-traditional closed-end mutual funds that
periodically repurchase a portion of outstanding shares from shareholders. These funds lack liquidity and have
restrictions on withdrawals. Outside of specified repurchase window(s) investors will be unable to sell shares of the
interval fund. There is no guarantee that investor will be able to tender shares in amount or at time desired and the
eventual sale price for interval fund could be less than the value on the date the sale was requested. Shares are
not typically traded on exchanges and there is no secondary market. Interval funds carry specific risks and will only
be recommended when suitable for a client's objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. There is no guarantee
interval funds will prove profitable or successful.
Socially Responsible Investment Risks and Limitations
Socially responsible investing incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) considerations into the
investment process. There are potential limitations to allocating part of an investment portfolio to securities chosen
based on ESG criteria. The definition of ESG investments may vary from person to person and between clients and
ESG-focused funds. The range of available securities may be more limited than those without an ESG mandate.
Additionally, ESG-based securities may perform differently compared to broader market indices. Clients requesting
ESG-focused investing should be willing to accept these potential risks and limitations. Securities selected using
ESG criteria are not typically recommended, but limited ESG model allocations can be implemented upon request.
ESG allocations are made considering traditional investment metrics such as risk and return characteristics
alongside client investment needs and preferences.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors has no disciplinary events to disclose.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Accounting Firm
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is wholly owned by Forvis Mazars, a certified public accounting and professional
services firm. Forvis Mazars Private Client is an integrated service offering providing wealth management services
through Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, alongside tax and accounting services offered by Forvis Mazars. While we
may recommend Forvis Mazars to clients in need of tax, accounting, or business consulting services, clients are
under no obligation to select Forvis Mazars and are free to engage any unaffiliated accounting firm of their choice.
Fees for services will be invoiced separately unless other arrangements have been made. Our recommendation to
use Forvis Mazars services presents a conflict of interest, because our firm stands to benefit from such
recommendation.
Independence Securities
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is a wholly owned subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, an accounting and professional
services firm. Due to this relationship, accounting industry independence standards apply. Accountants must
maintain their independence when rendering accounting opinions. Consequently, certain securities are classified as
independence securities or restricted by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors due to their affiliation with Forvis Mazars.
An independence security is of an issuer for whom Forvis Mazars provides audit or attest work. Forvis Mazars
Wealth Advisors is unable to provide services or charge fees with respect to any independence security. In limited
circumstances, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors may charge a fee on independence securities. This could include
separately managed accounts or accounts that have assets held away from Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors and
are consulting only in nature. If a client’s portfolio includes restricted securities, the portfolio manager will either sell
or restrict them, considering tax implications first. No investment advice or fees apply to these restricted assets;
instead, alternatives are suggested to maintain Forvis Mazars’ independence.
Broker-Dealer
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is affiliated with Forvis Mazars Capital Advisors, a limited purpose broker-dealer
registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and the SEC. Capital Advisors is licensed to
perform certain investment banking functions such as mergers and acquisitions and business valuations. We may
make uncompensated client referrals to Capital Advisors, but there is no obligation to use their services. Other than
these potential referrals, there is no material relationship between the two entities. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors’
recommendation to use the services of Capital Advisors presents a conflict of interest as any compensation
received by Capital Advisors may indirectly benefit Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors.
Schwab Advisor Services Client Experience Panel Membership
A partner of Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors serves on the Schwab Advisor Services Client Experience Panel (“CX
Panel”). The CX Panel consists of representatives from independent investment advisory firms invited by Schwab
to meet and discuss Schwab Advisor Services’ services for the firms and their clients. CX Panel members sign a
nondisclosure and agree not to disclose confidential information. The CX Panel generally does not obtain material
non-public information about the Charles Schwab Corporation. Meetings are held approximately twice per year
along with periodic conference calls. CX Panel members are not compensated by Schwab, but will be reimbursed
by Schwab for travel, lodging, meals, and expenses incurred while attending meetings. Schwab may provide CX
Panel members with complimentary attendance at Schwab conferences, such as IMPACT.
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Practice Support
Subadvisors, mutual fund sponsors, and other consultants may provide us with practice management support,
educational conferences, access to academic research, portfolio analysis, and marketing support. Such support is
not contingent upon the selection of any particular investment.
Item 11: Code of Ethics
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors employees are subject to the Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors Code of Ethics (“the
Code”), which outlines professional conduct standards. The Code includes provisions addressing personal
securities trading activities in employee accounts to mitigate potential conflicts of interest. The Code is designed to
maintain and apply high ethical standards and deter activities that could result in or appear as conflicts of interest,
insider trading, or other prohibited or unethical business practices. It is based on the principle that Forvis Mazars
Wealth Advisors and its employees have a fiduciary duty to clients, including the expectation to avoid:
• Placing personal interests before those of clients
• Using their position at the firm for inappropriate advantage
• Engaging in actual or potential conflicts of interest, or misuse of positions of trust and responsibility
Employees may engage in securities transactions for their own accounts that are identical to those recommended
to clients. This presents potential conflicts of interest, but the Code sets out procedures intended to mitigate such
risks. Our asset allocation models contain primarily publicly available, broadly held mutual funds and ETFs. Based
on this, it is considered unlikely that employee personal trading would impact the pricing of these investments for
clients. Nor do we believe that client trading in mutual funds would have any impact on the value of a mutual fund
held by employees. All personnel are required to report their personal securities transactions, and employee trading
activity is monitored to reduce the likelihood of potential conflicts with clients. Employees are required to
acknowledge receipt the Code upon hiring, when amended, and annually thereafter. Requests for a complete copy
of the Code can be directed to Chief Compliance Officer Nicole Conklin.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
The Custodians We Use
We recommend that clients select Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) or Fidelity Investments (“Fidelity”) as
custodians. Both firms are members of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) and
operate as registered broker-dealers. They maintain custody of clients’ assets and execute trades in their accounts.
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is not affiliated with these entities. In considering these custodians/brokers, we
assessed a range of factors, including service offerings, financial stability, commission rates, and availability of
certain mutual funds. Our custodians provide Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors with services such as brokerage,
custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other investment options that are typically reserved for
institutional investors or require higher minimum investments.
We participate in back-office support programs sponsored by Schwab and Fidelity. These programs, along with the
associated services—such as trading platforms—are integral to our service arrangements and operational
capabilities. Through our involvement in these programs, we receive certain benefits that would not be available if
we did not provide investment advisory services. See the Research and Additional Benefits section below for more
details.
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Ultimately, clients retain the discretion to select their asset custodian; however, we generally do not accept clients
who direct us to use other custodians. Under limited circumstances, we may accommodate client instructions to
direct brokerage transactions to a custodian/broker different from those suggested by our firm (directed brokerage).
Clients should be aware that, when selecting a different custodian, we will not have the authority to negotiate
commission rates among various custodians or secure volume discounts. This limitation could impact our ability to
obtain best execution.
Clients should evaluate each firm to ensure the recommended custodian offers the best blend of service and cost.
Schwab and Fidelity do not charge custody fees but do charge account holders commissions or transaction fees,
which may differ from other broker-dealers. We do not have authority to negotiate commissions charged by
custodians. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors may decline to manage assets at custodians or broker-dealers that
would cause additional cost or burden.
We do not participate in soft dollar arrangements. We do not engage in principal, cross, or agency-cross
transactions.
Research and Additional Benefits
Schwab and Fidelity offer complimentary support and products to help us better monitor and service client
accounts. Their dedicated advisor platforms give advantages in pricing, services, and direct access to real-time
client account data, including trades, balances, positions, and fee debiting.
These firms could make available resources for Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors' business development, such as
research, market data, technology, compliance publications, consulting, conferences, marketing support, and
business software or hardware. Some services are delivered directly or arranged through third parties by Schwab
and Fidelity at reduced or no cost.
As outlined above, certain support services and products received help Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors with the
management and administration of client accounts, while others are intended to assist in the general operation and
development of the business. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors does not have any arrangement or agreement with
Schwab, Fidelity, or any other entity to allocate a specific amount or percentage of client assets to particular mutual
funds, securities, or investment products as a result of these relationships. Chief Compliance Officer Nicole Conklin
is available to answer questions regarding these arrangements and any potential conflicts of interest.
Best Execution Review
A Best Execution Review of the brokerage services offered by custodians is conducted annually. The evaluation
includes factors such as the execution capability, experience, financial stability, reputation, and quality of services
provided by the custodian.
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors places trades for client accounts in accordance with its duty of best execution and
other fiduciary obligations. Recommendations for clients to maintain assets at Schwab or Fidelity may take into
account the availability of certain products and services that benefit Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, and not solely
the nature, cost, or quality of custody and execution services.
This situation presents a potential conflict of interest. Custodians offer various products, services, and benefits to
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors at no or reduced cost, contingent on maintaining or placing a specified amount of
client assets with the custodian. Specifically, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors has an agreement with Schwab for the
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provision of specific benefits, such as credits toward marketing, technology consulting, compliance consulting, and
business consulting services. This may result in a conflict of interest.
Trade Errors
In the event of an error, affected accounts will be adjusted accordingly to ensure the client is made whole. The
method of correction may vary depending on the nature of the error. Any resulting profits are generally donated to
charity through the custodian. Clients will not receive financial benefit from such errors.
Brokerage Discretion – Tradeaway Fees
In certain circumstances, individual bond transactions may be conducted through broker-dealers other than
Schwab or Fidelity. These brokers may charge a ‘tradeaway’ fee in addition to the transaction fee assessed by the
executing broker-dealer. Clients are required to meet custodial qualifications to participate in such transactions.
Discretionary authority is exercised to trade away from the custodian solely for the purchase or sale of fixed-income
securities, and this approach is not applied in all situations. If an account does not qualify for a tradeaway, trades
must be executed at the client’s selected custodian.
Block Trading and Order Timing
Block trading refers to combining purchases or sales of the same security across multiple accounts. When an order
requires several executions to be completed, each participating account receives the average price. Client orders
are combined by portfolio manager when possible. If a client instructs us to place a trade, we will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate specific timing requests, but we cannot guarantee these requests will always be met.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Account reviews are conducted on a regular basis, typically once per year. Formal reviews follow objectives and
parameters established by the client through their IPS. Ongoing reviews are performed to determine whether
account rebalancing is necessary and to identify opportunities for tax-loss harvesting. Account reviews may also
occur following life events, changes in investment objectives or financial circumstances, market corrections, or
upon client request.
Clients receive quarterly performance reports providing details on account values, asset allocation, and historical
rates of return. Custodial statements are sent at least quarterly, and clients are advised to compare these with the
quarterly performance reports received.
Financial Planning Services
Financial plans are generally not reviewed after delivery of the written plan or completion of consulting services.
However, reviews may occur if clients have an annual service contract that includes an annual update or if a client
requests a periodic review.
RPC
Each corporate retirement plan client receiving investment consulting services is reviewed by retirement plan
consultants and/or portfolio managers on an ongoing basis. Various reports are available to clients at any time, and
formal performance reviews are conducted by retirement plan consultants and/or portfolio managers periodically,
as agreed upon with each client. Clients are advised to meet with their retirement plan consultant at least once a
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year. Reviews can also be initiated by a client’s request, changes in the client’s financial situation or investment
objectives, or significant global, economic, or market events.
Investment Consulting Services
Reviews vary depending on the client’s agreement.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
As stated in Brokerage Practices above, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors receives economic benefits from Schwab
and Fidelity.
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors does not have any active promoter agreements; however, referral fees are still
being paid under previous agreements.
If you are referred to another service provider, Forvis Mazars will not receive compensation for the referral. It is
advised that you conduct your own due diligence to determine if any referred service providers are qualified and
suitable for your needs, and you are free to choose a different provider. We will coordinate work with these
providers as appropriate and upon request, but unless there is a separate written agreement, we will not monitor or
evaluate the performance of the referred or other service providers.
Schwab Referral Program and AdvisorDirect
In the past, we have received client referrals from Schwab through our participation in the Schwab Advisor Network
program, a service designed by Schwab to refer brokerage customers and other investors to independent
investment advisors that do business with Schwab Institutional and provide investment management and/or
financial planning services. Historically, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors has received client referrals from TD
AMERITRADE (now Schwab) through its participation in the AdvisorDirect program. We no longer participate in
either program but continue to pay solicitation fees to Schwab from previously referred clients. Forvis Mazars
Wealth Advisors is not affiliated or supervised by Schwab. We continue to serve as a fiduciary and seek best
execution on any referred accounts.
Item 15: Custody
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is deemed to have custody of a client’s assets if authorized to deduct advisory fees
directly from the client’s account. Custody may also be attributed if an affiliate, such as a Forvis Mazars partner,
acts as a trustee on an account managed by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors. Additionally, some clients have
provided standing letters of authorization for Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors to transfer funds from their custodial
accounts to a non-like-titled third party. In compliance with Rule 206(4)-2 of the Advisers Act, all cash and securities
are held with a qualified custodian. Clients receive account statements directly from the custodian on at least a
quarterly basis, along with written notification of the custodian’s name and contact information. Clients are advised
to review these statements and compare them to any quarterly reports provided by Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors,
as differences may arise due to accounting practices, reporting periods, or valuation methods. An independent
auditor conducts an annual surprise custody audit of Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
We are authorized to make decisions regarding the selection and quantity of securities to be bought or sold in client
accounts without obtaining specific consent for each transaction. All activities within your accounts will be executed
in accordance with the previously stated investment objectives and risk tolerance established in your IPS. Clients
may place reasonable restrictions on this authority. Please refer to Advisory Business for more details.
A small proportion of the firm's accounts are classified as non-discretionary.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
As a general matter, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors does not vote proxies. Charles Schwab Trust Company is
unable to vote on behalf of clients. In this limited circumstance, Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors has accepted voting
authority and has engaged Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) to act as an independent voting agent. ISS
retains proxy voting books and records.
Item 18: Financial Information
Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors maintains the financial capacity to fulfill all contractual and fiduciary obligations to
its clients and has not been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 28, 2025
Forvis Mazars, LLP and all subsidiaries, parent entities, divisions, departments, and affiliates of Forvis Mazars
(collectively, “Forvis Mazars,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respect the privacy of the information you have entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to both the online and offline collection of personal information that we
process in connection with our website and services (collectively, the “Services”).
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to change this Policy. When we do, we will also revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this
Policy. If we make material changes to the Policy, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website
and/or by sending you an email at the email address we have on file for you. We encourage you to periodically
review this Policy to keep up to date on how we are handling your personal information.
What Is Personal Information?
Personal information is information that relates to you or allows us to identify you. This includes obvious things like
your name, address, and telephone number but can also include less obvious things like analysis of your use of our
websites. The definition of personal information can vary from one jurisdiction to another.
There are different types of personal information. The most important types for you to know about are:
• Special categories of personal information: these categories of personal information often have additional
protection under data protection laws around the world. These categories include information about your
health, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs and trade union
membership, your genetic data and biometric data, and information concerning your sex life or sexual
orientation; and
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• Criminal convictions information: this is information relating to your criminal convictions and offenses. Local
data protection laws may restrict the way in which we can use this information when compared to, for
example, your name and address.
Our Responsibility to You
We process your personal information in our capacity as a controller. This means that we are responsible for
ensuring that we comply with relevant data protection laws when processing your personal information.
Please note that our clients, service providers, and other third parties will have their own privacy policies. You can
learn more about how your information is collected and used by relevant third parties by reviewing the privacy
policies of those businesses with which you engage.
Personal Information Collected
The personal information we collect about you helps us manage our relationship with you, primarily by allowing us
to respond to your questions, to improve website experience, and to notify you of our services.
We also collect information throughout the employment and hiring process.
We may collect personal information directly from you, for example, if you contact us to ask a question. We may
also obtain personal information relating to you from other sources, including:
• Your current or past employer(s);
• Our clients and our service providers;
• Your attorneys, advisors and family members;
• The custodians you use to hold any assets managed by our wealth advisors;
• Credit reference agencies;
• Anti-fraud databases, sanctions lists, court judgments, and other databases;
• Government agencies and publicly accessible registers or sources of information; and
• By actively obtaining your personal information ourselves, for example, through the use of website tracking
devices
Which of the sources apply to you will depend on why we are collecting your personal information. Where we obtain
your information from a third party, in particular your employer or our client, we may ask them to provide you with a
copy of this privacy notice (or a shortened version of it) to ensure you know we are processing your information and
the reasons why.
The categories of personal information we collect are detailed below. Sometimes, these activities are carried out by
third parties (see “Sharing of Disclosure of Personal Data” section below).
Category of personal information
Examples
Identifiers
A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier,
online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address,
account name, or other similar identifiers
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Category of personal information
Examples
A name, signature, address, financial, and health information
Personal information categories listed in the
California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ.
Code § 1798.80(e))
Commercial information
Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or
considered, or other purchasing activity on our sites
Internet or another similar network activity
Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's
interaction with a website, application, or advertisement
Professional or employment-related
information
Current or past employment information when you submit an
application to us through our site
Detailed financial information
Assets, income, tax information, retirement plan information,
estate plans, transaction history, investment objectives, family
relationships and marital status
COOKIES
Cookies listed below are specific to the forvismazars.us website. All other domains/websites related to Forvis
Mazars maintain a separate listing of applicable cookies on each site.
To access the full Cookie List, please visit https://www.forvismazars.us/privacy-policy.
Use of Personal Information Collected & Legal Basis for Processing
In this section we set out in more detail the main purposes for which we use your personal information and the legal
bases upon which we are using your personal information. Personal Information received by any of our
departments or subsidiaries may be shared with any of our other departments or subsidiaries.
Purpose
Legal basis for processing
To provide our Services
Our legitimate interest in using your information where this is
necessary or appropriate to provide our Services
To respond to your requests and inquiries
Our legitimate interest in responding to your requests and
inquiries
To improve user experiences by making our
website easier to use and navigate
We have a legitimate interest in providing to you the facilities on
our websites that you have requested and in understanding how
our websites are used and in making our website easier to use
To send you marketing communications
Consent for those outside the United States – we will ask you to
opt in to receiving marketing communications from us. For
residents of the United States, you will be able to opt out of any
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Purpose
Legal basis for processing
such communications via a link on the message or
by privacynotice@us.forvismazars.com
To send you information regarding our
Services such as information about changes
to our policies and other notices and
disclosures required by law
For all information – our legitimate interest in knowing the
identity and background of the individuals we employ to ensure
we have the appropriate staff to comply with our various legal
and regulatory obligations and ethical duties
Staff recruitment.
For all information – our legitimate interest in knowing the
identity and background of the individuals we employ to ensure
we have the appropriate staff to comply with our various legal
and regulatory obligations and ethical duties
Consent and Opting Out of Marketing Communications
We do not generally process your personal information based on your consent (as we can usually rely on another
legal basis). Where we do process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw
your consent at any time. To withdraw your consent, please email us at privacynotice@us.forvismazars.com.
We provide you the opportunity to opt-out of marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in email
communications or by contacting us using the contact information provided below. We will process your request as
soon as possible in accordance with applicable law, but please be aware that in some circumstances you may
receive a few more messages until the unsubscribe is processed.
We may send you information regarding our Services such as information about changes to our policies and other
notices and disclosures required by law. Generally, users cannot opt-out of these communications, but they will be
primarily informational in nature, rather than promotional.
Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We may share or disclose your information to the following categories of third parties and for the following reasons:
• To third-party service providers, agents, or independent contractors as necessary to provide you with the
Services or effect transactions you authorize, or who help us maintain our Services and provide other
administrative services to us.
• We may share your personal information in the course of any reorganization process including, but not
limited to, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of all or substantially all of our assets.
• We may disclose your personal information to law enforcement, government agencies, and other related
third parties, in order to comply with the law, enforce our policies, or protect our or others’ rights, property,
or safety.
• We may share with other third parties only with your consent or direction to do so.
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to ensure the security of your personal information. Please
understand, however, that no data transmissions over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Consequently, Forvis Mazars cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you
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understand that any information that you transfer to us is done at your own risk. If we learn of a security system
breach we may attempt to notify you electronically so that you can take appropriate protective steps. By using the
Services or providing personal information to us, you agree that we can communicate with you electronically
regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Services. We may post a notice via
our website if a security breach occurs. We may also send an email to you at the email address you have provided
to us in these circumstances. Depending on where you live, you may have a legal right to receive notice of a
security breach in writing.
Profiling & Automated Decision Marking
We do not use profiling (where an electronic system uses personal information to try and predict something about
you) or automated decision making (where an electronic system uses personal information to make a decision
about you without human intervention).
How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?
We keep your personal information in accordance with our global data retention policy, which categorizes all of the
information held by us and specifies the appropriate retention period for each category of information. Those
periods are based on the requirements of relevant data protection laws and the purpose for which the information is
collected and used, taking into account legal and regulatory requirements to retain the information for a minimum
period, limitation periods for taking legal action, taking into account legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross Border Transfers of Your Personal Information
Forvis Mazars operates in multiple jurisdictions and your personal information may well be transferred across
national boundaries.
Where we transfer your personal information across national boundaries, we will protect your personal information
by ensuring that those transfers are made in compliance with all relevant data protection laws. Generally, this
means where we transfer your personal information either to a Forvis Mazars group member or to a third party that
is located in a country which does not have adequate privacy protection, we will put in place a contract with the
recipient of the personal information that includes the standard international data transfer contractual terms
approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and/or the European Commission, as applicable.
If you would like further details of how your personal information is protected when transferred from one country to
another, then please email us at privacynotice@us.forvismazars.com.
Data Privacy Framework Notice
We participate in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy
Framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce with respect to personal information that is
transferred from the European Economic Area (EEA) to the United States within the scope of Forvis Mazars' Data
Privacy certification.
To learn more, see our https://www.forvismazars.us/privacy-policy/data-privacy-framework-notice.
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Notice to UK and EU Individuals:
If you are located in the United Kingdom (UK) or the European Union (EU), you will also be asked to provide clear
and unequivocal affirmative consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of your user information via cookies
and similar technologies.
Your Rights
Under certain conditions, you may have the right to require us to:
Provide you with further details on the use we make of your personal information;
• Provide you with a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
• Update any inaccuracies in the personal information we hold about you;
• Delete any of your personal information that we no longer have a lawful ground to use;
• Where processing is based on consent, stop that particular processing by withdrawing your consent;
• Object to any processing based on our legitimate interests unless our reasons for undertaking that
processing outweigh any prejudice to your data protection rights;
• Restrict how we use your personal information while a complaint is being investigated; and
• Transfer your personal information to a third party in a standardized machine-readable format.
In certain circumstances, we may need to restrict your rights in order to safeguard the public interest, e.g., the
prevention or detection of crime, and our interests, e.g., the maintenance of legal privilege.
We are obliged to keep your personal information accurate and up to date. Please help us to do this by advising us
of any changes to your personal information.
Your Right to Complain
If you are not satisfied with our use of your personal information or our response to any request by you to exercise
your rights, or if you think that we have breached any relevant data protection laws, then you have the right to
complain to the data protection authority that supervises our processing. In the UK, this is the UK Information
Commissioner’s Office. Details of the ICO can be found at https://ico.org.uk.
Collection & Use of Information From Children
Our Services are not intended for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and
none of our Services are designed to attract children. In the event that we learn that a person under the age of 13
has provided personal information to us, we will delete such personal information as soon as possible.
Cookies
This site employs cookies and web beacons to track usage and provide a better online experience. Some portions
of the site may not be available if the user's browser will not accept cookies. Some of this collected information is
retained and other data is discarded as Forvis Mazars modifies this site. Visitors may choose to register and accept
periodic transmissions from the firm; these transmissions do not constitute professional advice from Forvis Mazars
to the recipient. Forvis Mazars does not sell e-mail addresses collected through this site. Identifying information
submitted through the site may, however, be shared with our partners for the purpose of providing additional
information to users.
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Notice to UK and EU Individuals: If you are located in the United Kingdom (UK) or the European Union (EU), you
will also be asked to provide clear and unequivocal affirmative consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of
your user information via cookies and similar technologies.
For UK and EU individuals, essential cookies also help inform Forvis Mazars whether you require, or have already
been served, an affirmative consent request in connection with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Essential cookies include analytics cookies, which provide us data that allows Forvis Mazars to better understand
its users and improve the Site based on what we have learned from that data.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to other sites. Forvis Mazars is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of
such other sites. If you have any questions about how these other sites use your information, you should review
their policies and contact them directly.
How We Respond to Do-Not-Track Signals
At this time our website does not recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may
include “Do Not Track” instructions.
Residents of the European Economic Area
For individuals in the European Economic Area, please click here https://www.forvismazars.us/privacy-
policy/privacy-disclosures-to-residents-of-the-european-economic-area for additional detailed disclosures
regarding your Personal Data.
California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, residents of California are provided with certain rights regarding their
personal information:
1. The right to know, by way of our Privacy Policy and any specific inquiries you direct to us, the categories of
personal information we collect from you, the source(s) of that personal information, what we use that
information for, whether it is being disclosed or sold, and if so, to whom;
2. The right to “opt-out” of Forvis Mazars’ sale of your Personal Information to any third parties;
3. The right to request Forvis Mazars to stop sharing your Personal Information with third parties;
4. The right, with some exceptions, to have your Personal Information deleted from Forvis
Mazars’ possession or control;
5. The right to correct inaccuracies in your Personal Information; and
6. The right to receive equal service and pricing from Forvis Mazars even if you exercise any of your privacy
rights.
For all California residents, any such inquiries shall be responded to within forty-five (45) days and at no cost to
you. We must verify your identity with respect to such inquiries. Depending on the nature of the Personal
Information at issue, we may require additional measures or information from you as part of that verification.
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents who use our website to request certain
information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
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We do not and will not sell personal information about California residents, as defined under California state law.
We also have not done so for the last 12 months.
For California residents under age 18 who have publicly posted content or information, you may request and obtain
removal of such content or information pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 22581,
provided you are a registered user of any website where this Policy is posted. To make such a request, please click
here https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/61dcb4fc-fb23-4230-87d6-f228f6ef3e4d/5f262a83-0bf6-
4117-a660-5c2f7c23f0e7. Please be aware that such a request does not ensure complete or comprehensive
removal of the content or information you have posted and that the law may not require or allow removal in all
instances, even if requested.
To contact us to exercise any of the California rights listed above, please click here
https://privacyportal.onetrust.com/webform/61dcb4fc-fb23-4230-87d6-f228f6ef3e4d/5f262a83-0bf6-4117-
a660-5c2f7c23f0e7 or call us at 1-844-235-3485.
Contact Us
Please call if you have any questions, because your privacy, our professional ethics, and the ability to provide you
with quality financial services are very important to us.
Forvis Mazars
Chief Compliance Officer
910 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65806
417.520.1118
Email: compliancewa@us.forvismazars.com
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