Overview
- Headquarters
- Alpharetta, GA
- Average Client Assets
- $1.8 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $25,000
- SEC CRD Number
- 281621
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT BROCHURE PART 2A)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 3.00% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $30,000 | 3.00% |
| $5 million | $150,000 | 3.00% |
| $10 million | $300,000 | 3.00% |
| $50 million | $1,500,000 | 3.00% |
| $100 million | $3,000,000 | 3.00% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 24.06%
- Total Client Accounts
- 5,357
- Discretionary Accounts
- 5,356
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 1
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT BROCHURE PART 2A (2026-04-23)
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Brochure
Form ADV Part 2A
Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC
3980 Old Milton Parkway
Alphare(cid:425)a, Georgia 30005
(678) 694-8770
h(cid:425)ps://gibbswealthria.com
This Brochure provides informa(cid:415)on about the qualifica(cid:415)ons and business prac(cid:415)ces of Gibbs
Wealth Management, LLC (“Gibbs,” “the Adviser,” “the firm,” “we,” “us,” “our”). If you have any
ques(cid:415)ons about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at (678) 694-8770.
The informa(cid:415)on in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United
States Securi(cid:415)es and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or by any state securi(cid:415)es authority.
Gibbs is a registered investment advisor. Investment advisor registra(cid:415)on does not imply a certain
level of skill or training. Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on about Gibbs is available on the SEC's website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides informa(cid:415)on about those individuals
who are registered as investment advisor representa(cid:415)ves (“IARs”) of Gibbs.
Updated: April 22, 2026
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Item 2: Material Changes
This Brochure is dated April 22, 2026. Our last annual update was March 31, 2026.
Since our last annual update, we have made the following changes:
Enhanced disclosures regarding insurance ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es in Items 5 and 10 to clarify that certain
supervised persons are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions for the
sale of insurance products, which creates a conflict of interest.
Updated personal trading and Code of Ethics disclosures in Item 11 to clarify that
employees may hold securi(cid:415)es also held within the Model Por(cid:414)olios used in client
accounts and described Gibbs’s conflict-mi(cid:415)ga(cid:415)on procedures.
Updated proxy vo(cid:415)ng disclosure in Item 17 to clarify that Gibbs does not vote proxies and
does not provide specific vo(cid:415)ng recommenda(cid:415)ons.
Added disclosure regarding use of endorsements in marke(cid:415)ng materials. Addi(cid:415)onal
informa(cid:415)on is provided in Item 14 of this Brochure.
Updated third-party ra(cid:415)ngs in marke(cid:415)ng materials and compensates certain promoters
for providing tes(cid:415)monials or endorsements.
Added disclosure regarding a related person’s real estate business. Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on
is provided in Item 10 of this Brochure.
Updated Item 12 to reflect that Gibbs no longer recommends broker-dealers.
Updated the President of Gibbs as a control person. Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on is provided in
Item 10 of this Brochure.
Updated Item 9 to reflect disciplinary informa(cid:415)on involving certain supervised persons,
including:
o a civil judicial proceeding involving allega(cid:415)ons related to the sale of unregistered
securi(cid:415)es that was resolved through se(cid:425)lement,
o a pending civil ac(cid:415)on in Minnesota state court alleging misrepresenta(cid:415)ons in
connec(cid:415)on with an investment strategy involving life insurance policies,
in cease-and-desist orders and
o two state regulatory ac(cid:415)ons resul(cid:415)ng
administra(cid:415)ve penal(cid:415)es, and
o customer-ini(cid:415)ated civil ac(cid:415)ons and a wri(cid:425)en customer complaint involving
investment-related allega(cid:415)ons.
Appointed a new Chief Compliance Officer, who is also iden(cid:415)fied as a control person.
Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on is provided in Items 10 of this Brochure.
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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 Business
4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
7
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
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
16
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and A(cid:431)iliations
18
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
20
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
23
Item 13: Review of Accounts
25
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
26
Item 15: Custody
29
Item 16: Investment Discretion
30
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
31
Item 18: Financial Information
31
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Ownership
Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC (“Gibbs”) was founded on September 14, 2015, and became a
registered investment adviser in November 2015. The firm was established prior to registra(cid:415)on
approval in prepara(cid:415)on for the formal applica(cid:415)on with the State of Georgia. No advisory services
were provided before registra(cid:415)on approval.
Edward Byron Gibbs is the sole owner of the firm.
Under CCR Sec(cid:415)on 260.238(k), Gibbs, its representa(cid:415)ves, and its employees will disclose all
material conflicts of interest to clients. This cita(cid:415)on is required by the State of California and may
not apply in other jurisdic(cid:415)ons where Gibbs conducts business.
Firm Overview
Gibbs provides discre(cid:415)onary investment advisory services to individuals, families, and other
clients. These services are primarily delivered through the Advisor-Directed Model Management
program, which u(cid:415)lizes third-party pla(cid:414)orms and investment managers to construct, maintain,
and implement Model Por(cid:414)olios.
Gibbs does not directly select individual securi(cid:415)es for client accounts. Instead, Gibbs evaluates
each client’s financial situa(cid:415)on, goals, and risk tolerance and selects an appropriate Model
Por(cid:414)olio designed and managed by third-party investment managers.
Types of Advisory Services
Use of Third-Party Platforms and Investment Managers
Gibbs u(cid:415)lizes the services of:
Orion Por(cid:414)olio Solu(cid:415)ons (“OPS”) – provides account administra(cid:415)on, technology,
repor(cid:415)ng, and trade implementa(cid:415)on; and
Orion OCIO (formerly TownSquare Capital, “TSC”) – provides Model Por(cid:414)olios, por(cid:414)olio
construc(cid:415)on, model-delivery, and investment management services.
These firms design, maintain, and implement the Model Por(cid:414)olios used in client accounts. OPS
and Orion OCIO also select the broker-dealer and custodian for accounts managed through their
pla(cid:414)orms.
Gibbs retains discre(cid:415)onary authority to select the Model Por(cid:414)olio for each client and to make
changes to the selected model when appropriate.
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Use of Third-Party Options Strategist
In limited circumstances, Gibbs may recommend or select ZEGA Investments, LLC (“ZEGA”) to
manage an op(cid:415)ons-based strategy for clients who hold a significant concentrated posi(cid:415)on and
seek to hedge risk or generate income through covered-call wri(cid:415)ng. ZEGA provides discre(cid:415)onary
management of these strategies, including the implementa(cid:415)on of op(cid:415)ons trades.
Gibbs determines whether the use of ZEGA is appropriate based on the client’s objec(cid:415)ves, risk
tolerance, and overall financial situa(cid:415)on.
Discretionary Authority
Clients grant Gibbs discre(cid:415)onary authority through the advisory agreement and through the
program agreements governing the OPS and Orion OCIO pla(cid:414)orms.
Gibbs exercises discre(cid:415)on in selec(cid:415)ng and changing Model Por(cid:414)olios.
Orion OCIO exercises discre(cid:415)on in designing and upda(cid:415)ng its Model Por(cid:414)olios.
OPS and Orion OCIO exercise discre(cid:415)on in implemen(cid:415)ng trades to align client accounts
with the selected models.
Client Tailoring and Restrictions
Gibbs selects Model Por(cid:414)olios based on each client’s investment objec(cid:415)ves and risk profile.
Clients may request reasonable restric(cid:415)ons on certain securi(cid:415)es or types of securi(cid:415)es, however,
restric(cid:415)ons that prevent implementa(cid:415)on of a Model Por(cid:414)olio may limit the client’s ability to
par(cid:415)cipate in that model.
Gibbs’s Role
Gibb’s responsibili(cid:415)es include:
Conduc(cid:415)ng client discovery and suitability analysis
Recommending and selec(cid:415)ng Model Por(cid:414)olios
Monitoring the client’s selected model
Reviewing the client’s financial situa(cid:415)on and objec(cid:415)ves
Recommending changes when appropriate
Serving as the primary client rela(cid:415)onship manager
Gibbs does not:
Execute trades
Select broker-dealers for OPS/OCIO accounts
Provide direct por(cid:414)olio management
Construct or maintain the Model Por(cid:414)olios
These func(cid:415)ons are performed by OPS and Orion OCIO.
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Revenue-Sharing Agreements
Gibbs receives compensa(cid:415)on from OPS and Orion OCIO under revenue-sharing arrangements
based on assets under management on their pla(cid:414)orms. These arrangements create conflict of
interest because Gibbs has an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend or maintain client assets on these
pla(cid:414)orms.
This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Full disclosure
Supervisory oversight
Gibbs’s fiduciary duty to act in the client’s best interest
The client’s ability to accept or decline the use of these services
Educational Seminars and Workshops
From (cid:415)me to (cid:415)me, Gibbs offers educa(cid:415)onal seminars and workshops for clients and prospec(cid:415)ve
clients. These events provide general investment and financial educa(cid:415)on on topics such as
re(cid:415)rement planning, risk considera(cid:415)ons, and long-term investment principles. The seminars are
provided at no cost and do not include individualized investment advice.
A(cid:425)endance at a seminar does not create an advisory rela(cid:415)onship with Gibbs, and no a(cid:425)endee is
required to engage Gibbs for advisory services.
Wrap Fee Programs
Gibbs does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Gibbs managed $1,045,821,925 in discre(cid:415)onary assets and
$19,000,000 in non-discre(cid:415)onary assets, for a total of $1,064,821,925 in regulatory assets under
management.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Advisory Fees
Gibbs charges an annual asset-based advisory fee for discre(cid:415)onary por(cid:414)olio management
services provided through the Advisor-Directed Model Management program sponsored by OPS
and Orion OCIO. The advisory fee is expressed as a percentage of the market value of the assets
under management and is disclosed in the client’s advisory agreement.
Total fees to the client—including Gibbs’s advisory fee, pla(cid:414)orm fees, and Strategist or model
management fees—will not exceed 3% of assets under management per year.
Fees may be nego(cid:415)able based on factors such as account size, services requested, householding,
and the overall rela(cid:415)onship with Gibbs.
Advisory fees are typically billed quarterly in advance based on the account value as of the last
business day of the prior quarter. Fees are generally deducted directly from client accounts by the
custodian upon wri(cid:425)en authoriza(cid:415)on from the client.
If a client ini(cid:415)ates or terminates services during a billing period, the fee will be prorated based on
the number of days services were provided. Any unearned fees paid in advance will be refunded
on a prorated basis.
Billing Methods
Fees are deducted directly from a designated client account. Clients must provide advance wri(cid:425)en
authoriza(cid:415)on for direct debi(cid:415)ng of their investment account. Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on regarding
fee deduc(cid:415)on and custody is provided in Item 15 of this Brochure.
Other Fees and Expenses
Orion OCIO
Orion OCIO provides Model Por(cid:414)olios and investment management services through the
Advisor-Directed Model Management program. Orion OCIO charges a separate investment
management fee, which is exclusive of and in addi(cid:415)on to Gibbs’s advisory fee. Orion OCIO does
not receive any por(cid:415)on of the advisory fee charged by Gibbs.
Orion OCIO fees are billed quarterly in advance based on the prior quarter-end balance and are
prorated for accounts opened or closed mid-billing period.
Gibbs receives a por(cid:415)on of Orion OCIO’s investment management fee under a revenue-sharing
arrangement. This creates a conflict of interest because Gibbs has an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend or
maintain client assets in Orion OCIO strategies. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through full disclosure,
supervisory oversight, and Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the client’s best interest.
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Orion OCIO Fee Schedule
Strategy
Management Fee
(Households between
$0mm and $3mm)
0.70%
0.80%
0.40%
0.35%
0.35%
0.45%
0.30%
0.30%
Management Fee
(Households over
$3mm)
0.65%
0.75%
0.40%
0.30%
0.30%
0.40%
0.30%
0.30%
Partner SMAs
TSC Global Conviction
Custom Bond Ladders
TSC BRIX
TSC Asset Alloca(cid:415)on Models
TSC Brix Tac(cid:415)cal High Yield
TSC Trading Services
Cash Management Bond
Portfolio
Orion OCIO fees are in addi(cid:415)on to the Gibbs’s advisory fee and any custodial or transac(cid:415)on fees
charged by the custodian.
OPS
OPS provides pla(cid:414)orm administra(cid:415)on, technology, repor(cid:415)ng, and trade implementa(cid:415)on services.
OPS charges a pla(cid:414)orm administra(cid:415)on fee that is exclusive of and in addi(cid:415)on to Gibbs’s advisory
fee. OPS does not receive any por(cid:415)on of the advisory fee charged by Gibbs.
OPS fees are billed monthly in arrears based on the average daily balance of the prior month and
are prorated for accounts opened or closed mid-billing period.
Gibbs receives compensa(cid:415)on from OPS under a revenue-sharing arrangement based on assets
under management on the OPS pla(cid:414)orm. This creates a conflict of interest because Gibbs has an
incen(cid:415)ve to recommend or maintain client assets on the OPS pla(cid:414)orm. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated
through disclosure, supervisory oversight, and Gibbs’s fiduciary duty.
OPS Fee Schedule – Exis(cid:415)ng Clients
Account Size
$0-$50,000
$50,000-$100,000
$100,000-$500,000
$500,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000-5,000,000
$5,000,001+
Percentage
0.45%
0.30%
0.20%
0.15%
0.10%
0.08%
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OPS Fee Schedule – New Clients
Account Size
$0-$100,000
$100,000-$250,000
$250,000-$1,000,000
$1,000,000+
Percentage
0.35%
0.30%
0.20%
0.00%
OPS fees are automa(cid:415)cally deducted from client accounts by OPS, and OPS remits Gibbs’s
por(cid:415)on of the fees.
ZEGA
ZEGA charges an annualized management fee of 0.45% of assets under management, calculated
based on the end-of-quarter account value. This fee is exclusive of, and in addi(cid:415)on to, Gibbs’s
advisory fee. ZEGA does not receive any por(cid:415)on of the advisory fee charged by Gibbs.
Fees charged by ZEGA may be higher than those charged by other investment advisers for
comparable services, and lower-cost alterna(cid:415)ves may be available. Fees are prorated for accounts
opened or closed mid-billing period.
Additional Client Fees and Expenses
Mutual Fund and Exchange-Traded Fund (“ETF”) Expenses
Investments in mutual funds and ETFs include internal management fees and opera(cid:415)ng expenses
charged by the fund. These expenses are described in each fund’s prospectus. Clients invested in
mutual funds or ETFs will bear two layers of fees:
Gibbs’s advisory fee
The internal expenses of the mutual fund or ETF
Custodial and Transaction Fees
Custodians may charge fees for:
Purchases or sales of stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds
Mutual fund transac(cid:415)on fees
Postage and handling
Regulatory and exchange fees
OPS and Orion OCIO report Charles Schwab & Co. (“Schwab”) fees such as a $50 full outgoing
ACAT transfer fee.
OPS Ancillary Fees
OPS charges the following addi(cid:415)onal fees:
Account Maintenance Fee: $50 annually
Termina(cid:415)on Fee: $75 per account for full outgoing distribu(cid:415)ons
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No Performance Based Fees
Gibbs does not charge performance-based fees or fees based on a share of capital gains or capital
apprecia(cid:415)on of client assets.
Third Party Membership and Listing Fees
Gibbs may pay standard membership, lis(cid:415)ng, or par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on fees to third-party organiza(cid:415)ons
such as the Be(cid:425)er Business Bureau (“BBB”), Forbes Councils, or other professional or business
directories. These fees are paid for membership or lis(cid:415)ng purposes only and are not based on
client referrals, the amount of client assets managed, or the provision of advisory services. These
organiza(cid:415)ons do not provide investment advice or supervisory oversight of Gibbs.
Gibbs does not receive external compensa(cid:415)on for the sale of securi(cid:415)es to clients.
Insurance Compensation
Certain supervised persons of Gibbs are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions
or other sales-based compensa(cid:415)on for the sale of insurance products to advisory clients. These
commissions are separate from and in addi(cid:415)on to Gibbs’s advisory fees, and clients may incur
higher overall costs when purchasing insurance products through these individuals. Clients are
not obligated to purchase insurance products through supervised persons of Gibbs and may
obtain insurance through any provider of their choosing.
This arrangement creates a conflict of interest because supervised persons have an incen(cid:415)ve to
recommend insurance products that pay commissions. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through
disclosure, supervisory procedures, and Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the client’s best
interest.
Fee Negotiation and Householding Grouping
Gibbs may, at its discre(cid:415)on, aggregate related accounts for billing purposes or reduce fees for
clients with mul(cid:415)ple accounts or family rela(cid:415)onships.
Amendments to the Advisory Agreement and Terminations
Gibbs may amend the advisory agreement, including changes to the fee schedule, by providing
advance wri(cid:425)en no(cid:415)ce to clients. Unless the client objects in wri(cid:415)ng within the no(cid:415)ce period
specified in the agreement, the amendment will become effec(cid:415)ve through nega(cid:415)ve consent.
Clients may terminate the advisory agreement at any (cid:415)me if they do not agree to the amended
terms.
Clients may terminate their account within five (5) business days of signing the advisory
agreement without fee or penalty. For accounts closed mid-month, Gibbs will be en(cid:415)tled to a
prorated fee for the days service was provided.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Performance-Based Fees
Gibbs does not charge performance-based fees. Advisory fees are not based on a share of capital
gains or capital apprecia(cid:415)on of the assets in a client’s account.
Side-by-Side Management
Because Gibbs does not manage any accounts with performance-based fee arrangements, the
conflicts of interest typically associated with side-by-side management—such as alloca(cid:415)ng
investment opportuni(cid:415)es among accounts with differing fee structures—do not apply.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Gibbs generally provides investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth
individuals. Client rela(cid:415)onships vary in scope, complexity, and dura(cid:415)on based on each client’s
financial situa(cid:415)on, investment objec(cid:415)ves, and overall needs.
Account Minimums
Gibbs generally requires a minimum of $25,000 to open and maintain an account on the
investment pla(cid:414)orms used by the firm. This minimum is based on the requirements of the
third-party pla(cid:414)orms and custodians u(cid:415)lized for client accounts.
Gibbs may, in its sole discre(cid:415)on, accept accounts with lesser assets when doing so is consistent
with the client’s needs and Gibbs’s service model.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Gibbs evaluates each client’s financial situa(cid:415)on, investment objec(cid:415)ves, and risk tolerance and
selects an appropriate Model Por(cid:414)olio available through the OPS and Orion OCIO pla(cid:414)orms.
Gibbs does not directly select individual securi(cid:415)es for client accounts.
The Model Por(cid:414)olios used in client accounts are created and maintained by third-party
investment managers (“Strategists”) made available through the OPS and Orion OCIO pla(cid:414)orms.
Strategists may use one or more of the following methods of analysis:
Fundamental analysis – evalua(cid:415)ng economic, financial, and issuer-specific factors.
Technical analysis – evalua(cid:415)ng price pa(cid:425)erns, market trends, and trading volume.
Quan(cid:415)ta(cid:415)ve analysis – using mathema(cid:415)cal models, factor-based approaches, and
sta(cid:415)s(cid:415)cal techniques.
Macroeconomic analysis – evalua(cid:415)ng interest rates, infla(cid:415)on, monetary policy, and global
economic condi(cid:415)ons.
OPS and Orion OCIO implement trades in client accounts to align them with the selected Model
Por(cid:414)olios.
Investment Strategies
The Model Por(cid:414)olios available through OPS and Orion OCIO may include a combina(cid:415)on of:
Individual equi(cid:415)es or fixed-income securi(cid:415)es (depending on the Strategist)
ETFs
Mutual funds
Alterna(cid:415)ve or non-tradi(cid:415)onal investments (where appropriate)
Tac(cid:415)cal or strategic asset-alloca(cid:415)on approaches
Strategies may be:
Strategic (long-term alloca(cid:415)on)
Tac(cid:415)cal (periodic adjustments based on market condi(cid:415)ons)
Factor-based or rules-based
Risk-based (e.g., conserva(cid:415)ve, moderate, aggressive)
Gibbs selects the Model Por(cid:414)olio that aligns with the client’s goals and risk profile and may
recommend changes if the client’s circumstances change.
Options-Based Strategies Managed by Zega
For clients with a large concentrated posi(cid:415)on, Gibbs may engage ZEGA to implement an
op(cid:415)ons-based strategy, including hedging, protec(cid:415)ve op(cid:415)ons, or covered-call wri(cid:415)ng. These
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strategies involve significant risks, including the poten(cid:415)al for loss of premium, assignment risk,
limited upside par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on, and the possibility that hedging may not be effec(cid:415)ve. Op(cid:415)ons
strategies are not suitable for all clients and are used only when appropriate based on the client’s
circumstances.
Material Risks of Investment Strategies
All investments involve risk, including the risk of loss of principal. Clients should be prepared to
bear investment losses, including the poten(cid:415)al loss of the en(cid:415)re amount invested.
Material risks associated with the strategies used in Model Por(cid:414)olios include, but are not limited
to:
Market Risk
The value of securi(cid:415)es may decline due to general market condi(cid:415)ons, economic events,
geopoli(cid:415)cal developments, or investor sen(cid:415)ment.
Equity Risk
Equity securi(cid:415)es may experience greater vola(cid:415)lity and risk of loss than other asset classes.
Fixed-Income Risk
Fixed-income securi(cid:415)es are subject to interest-rate risk, credit risk, infla(cid:415)on risk, and liquidity risk.
ETF and Mutual Fund Risk
Investments in ETFs and mutual funds involve the risks of the underlying securi(cid:415)es and may
include addi(cid:415)onal expenses.
Tactical Strategy Risk
Tac(cid:415)cal strategies may underperform due to (cid:415)ming errors, market vola(cid:415)lity, or unexpected
economic condi(cid:415)ons.
Quantitative and Model Risk
Model-based strategies rely on assump(cid:415)ons, data inputs, and algorithms that may not perform
as expected in all market condi(cid:415)ons.
Third-Party Manager Risk
Because Gibbs relies on third-party Strategists for Model Por(cid:414)olio construc(cid:415)on and updates,
there is a risk that a Strategist’s methodology, assump(cid:415)ons, or decisions may not achieve the
desired results.
Platform and Operational Risk
OPS and Orion OCIO provide trading, rebalancing, and opera(cid:415)onal support. System failures,
delays, or errors may affect account performance or trading ac(cid:415)vity.
Additional General Investment Risks
Inves(cid:415)ng in securi(cid:415)es involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Investment
performance cannot be predicted or guaranteed, and the value of a client’s assets will fluctuate
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due to market condi(cid:415)ons and other factors. Risks may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Interest Rate Risk
The risk that the value of fixed income securi(cid:415)es will decline when interest rates rise. Longer-term
bonds generally experience greater price sensi(cid:415)vity to interest rate changes.
Market Risk
The risk that the value of securi(cid:415)es may decline due to broad market movements, economic
condi(cid:415)ons, geopoli(cid:415)cal events, or other external factors affec(cid:415)ng the overall financial markets.
Inflation Risk
The risk that rising prices will erode the purchasing power of investment returns. If investments
do not keep pace with infla(cid:415)on, the real value of a client’s assets may decline.
Currency Risk
The risk that changes in foreign exchange rates will affect the value of investments denominated
in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Reinvestment Risk
The risk that future proceeds from investments—such as interest or principal payments—may
need to be reinvested at lower interest rates than the original investment.
Business and Issuer-Specific Risk
The risk that the financial condi(cid:415)on or performance of a specific company or issuer will nega(cid:415)vely
affect the value of its securi(cid:415)es, regardless of broader market condi(cid:415)ons.
Liquidity Risk
The risk that a security may be difficult to sell at an advantageous (cid:415)me or price. In stressed
markets, certain securi(cid:415)es may become illiquid or may only be sold at a significant discount.
Financial and Credit Risk
The risk that an issuer may be unable to meet its financial obliga(cid:415)ons, including interest or
principal payments. Lower-rated or high-yield securi(cid:415)es generally carry higher credit risk.
Trading Risk
The risk that frequent trading may result in higher transac(cid:415)on costs, tax consequences, or
reduced investment performance. Short-term market movements can be unpredictable and may
lead to losses.
Equity Risk
The risk that the value of equity securi(cid:415)es may fluctuate due to company-specific factors, industry
developments, or overall market condi(cid:415)ons.
Mutual Fund and ETF Risk
Mutual funds and ETFs are subject to the risks of their underlying investments. ETFs may trade at
a premium or discount to their net asset value, and both vehicles may experience market,
management, and liquidity risks.
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Fixed Income Risk
Fixed income securi(cid:415)es are subject to interest rate, credit, infla(cid:415)on, and liquidity risks. When
interest rates rise, the value of exis(cid:415)ng bonds typically falls. Issuers may also default on payments.
Horizon and Longevity Risk
The risk that a client’s investment (cid:415)me horizon may be shorter or longer than an(cid:415)cipated, or that
a client may outlive their assets. Changes in personal circumstances may require adjustments to
investment strategies.
Regulatory and Legislative Risk
The risk that changes in laws, regula(cid:415)ons, tax rules, or government policies may affect the value
of investments or the opera(cid:415)on of financial markets.
Cybersecurity and Operational Risk
The risk of financial loss or disrup(cid:415)on due to cybersecurity breaches, system failures, data
corrup(cid:415)on, or other opera(cid:415)onal issues affec(cid:415)ng Gibbs, custodians, or third-party service
providers.
Clients should review the Form ADV Part 2A of any third-party Strategist or investment manager
for addi(cid:415)onal risks associated with their specific strategies.
Risk of Loss
Inves(cid:415)ng in securi(cid:415)es involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Past
performance of any Model Por(cid:414)olio, Strategist, or investment strategy does not guarantee future
results. Gibbs does not represent or guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its
objec(cid:415)ves.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
Gibbs has not been involved in any criminal or civil ac(cid:415)ons.
However, one of Gibbs’s supervised persons has been the subject of an investment-related civil
judicial proceeding involving allega(cid:415)ons connected to the sale of unregistered securi(cid:415)es and
related conduct. The ma(cid:425)er was resolved through se(cid:425)lement and resulted in a monetary
payment.
Another of Gibbs’s supervised persons has been named as a defendant in a civil ac(cid:415)on filed in the
Third Judicial District Court of the State of Minnesota, County of Olmsted. The plain(cid:415)ffs generally
allege that the defendants made misrepresenta(cid:415)ons in connec(cid:415)on with an investment strategy
involving the sale of life insurance policies and assert various claims under common law and state
statutes. The supervised person denies the allega(cid:415)ons and is vigorously defending the ma(cid:425)er.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
Gibbs has not been the subject of any administra(cid:415)ve enforcement proceedings.
However, one of Gibbs’s supervised persons has been the subject of two state regulatory ac(cid:415)ons.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services and the Michigan Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs each issued cease-and-desist orders and imposed civil
administra(cid:415)ve penal(cid:415)es in connec(cid:415)on with alleged viola(cid:415)ons of state insurance and securi(cid:415)es
laws. Both ma(cid:425)ers resulted in final orders.
Another of Gibbs’s supervised persons has been the subject of a state regulatory ac(cid:415)on. The
Commissioner of Securi(cid:415)es and Insurance, State of Montana, issued an administra(cid:415)ve order and
imposed a civil monetary penalty in connec(cid:415)on with alleged viola(cid:415)ons of state regulatory
requirements. The ma(cid:425)er resulted in a final order.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
Gibbs and its management persons have not been involved in any self-regulatory organiza(cid:415)on
disciplinary proceedings.
Customer-Initiated Civil Actions
One of Gibbs’s supervised persons has been named in several customer-ini(cid:415)ated civil ac(cid:415)ons filed
in Michigan state courts involving investments in Woodbridge-related real-estate securi(cid:415)es. The
complaints included allega(cid:415)ons such as misrepresenta(cid:415)on, omissions, negligence, breach of
fiduciary duty, viola(cid:415)ons of state securi(cid:415)es laws, and similar investment-related claims. Each of
these ma(cid:425)ers was se(cid:425)led.
Another of Gibbs’s supervised persons was the subject of a wri(cid:425)en customer complaint alleging
misrepresenta(cid:415)ons in connec(cid:415)on with an investment strategy involving the sale of life insurance
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policies. The complaint sought monetary damages and asserted that the supervised person’s
recommenda(cid:415)ons were unsuitable. The supervised person denies the allega(cid:415)ons.
Addi(cid:415)onal informa(cid:415)on regarding these events is available in the supervised person’s public
disclosure record at Investor.gov/CRS or through FINRA’s BrokerCheck system.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and A(cid:431)iliations
Broker-Dealer A(cid:431)iliations
None.
Futures or Commodity Registration
None.
Insurance Activities and Related Conflicts of Interest
Managing Member Edward Gibbs is also an independent licensed insurance agent with Gibbs
Financial Group. In this capacity, he may receive commissions for the sale of insurance products.
Other investment adviser representa(cid:415)ves of Gibbs may also be licensed insurance agents and
may receive commissions for insurance sales.
These arrangements create a conflict of interest because Gibbs and its supervised persons have
an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend insurance products based on the compensa(cid:415)on received. This conflict
is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Full disclosure
Supervisory oversight
Gibbs’s fiduciary duty to act in the client’s best interest
The client’s ability to obtain insurance products through any agent of their choosing
Clients are not required to purchase insurance products through its supervised persons.
Third-Party Investment Adviser – ZEGA
Gibbs recommends or selects ZEGA to provide discre(cid:415)onary management of op(cid:415)ons-based
strategies for certain clients. Gibbs does not receive compensa(cid:415)on from ZEGA and does not have
any ownership or other financial interest in ZEGA. Clients are not required to use ZEGA and may
request alterna(cid:415)ve approaches.
Banking of Thrift Institution A(cid:431)iliations
None.
Relationships with Third-Party Investment Managers and Platforms
Gibbs u(cid:415)lizes the services of OPS and Orion OCIO, both independent SEC-registered investment
advisers, to provide Model Por(cid:414)olios, por(cid:414)olio construc(cid:415)on, model-delivery, and trade
implementa(cid:415)on services.
OPS and Orion OCIO design and maintain Model Por(cid:414)olios and implement trades in client
accounts to align them with the selected models. These firms also select the broker-dealer and
custodian for accounts managed through their pla(cid:414)orms.
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Gibbs retains discre(cid:415)onary authority to select the Model Por(cid:414)olio(s) appropriate for each client
and remains responsible for determining suitability, providing ongoing advice, and monitoring the
client’s selected model.
Gibbs has revenue-sharing arrangements with OPS and Orion OCIO under which Gibbs receives
compensa(cid:415)on based on assets under management on their pla(cid:414)orms. These arrangements
create a conflict of interest because Gibbs has an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend or maintain client
assets with these firms. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Full disclosure
Supervisory oversight
Gibbs’s fiduciary duty to act in the client’s best interest
The client’s ability to accept or decline the use of these services
Third-Party Ratings, Memberships, and Listings
Gibbs may reference third-party ra(cid:415)ngs, memberships, directory lis(cid:415)ngs, or media pla(cid:414)orms
(such as the Be(cid:425)er Business Bureau or professional councils) in its marke(cid:415)ng materials. These
organiza(cid:415)ons are independent of Gibbs and determine their own criteria, methodologies, and
lis(cid:415)ng standards.
Any ra(cid:415)ng, badge, or lis(cid:415)ng should not be interpreted as an endorsement or assurance regarding
the quality of Gibbs’s services. Gibbs may pay standard membership, lis(cid:415)ng, or par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on fees
to these organiza(cid:415)ons; such fees are not based on client referrals, advisory services, or the
amount of client assets managed.
These rela(cid:415)onships do not involve the provision of investment advice, do not create supervisory
authority over Gibbs, and do not cons(cid:415)tute promoter or solicitor arrangements.
Commodity, Futures, or Derivatives Applications
None.
Real Estate A(cid:431)iliations
None.
Other Business Activities
Real Estate Holding Company — Passive Ownership
The supervised person is the owner of a real estate holding company that owns and manages real
property. The company does not engage in real estate brokerage, sales, or advisory services, and
it does not conduct business with advisory clients. This ac(cid:415)vity is passive and does not create a
conflict of interest with advisory clients.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions,
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Overview
Gibbs has adopted a Code of Ethics (“the Code”) that establishes standards of conduct for the
firm and its supervised persons and reinforces Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)ons to clients. The Code
requires supervised persons to comply with applicable federal securi(cid:415)es laws, place client
interests ahead of their own, and avoid or disclose conflicts of interest that may affect the
advice provided to clients.
The Code includes policies rela(cid:415)ng to personal securi(cid:415)es transac(cid:415)ons, repor(cid:415)ng requirements
for Access Persons, restric(cid:415)ons on certain types of investments, and procedures designed to
prevent the misuse of material nonpublic informa(cid:415)on. Gibbs will provide a copy of its Code of
Ethics to any client or prospec(cid:415)ve client upon request.
Standards of Conduct
Gibbs and its supervised persons owe a fiduciary duty to clients, which includes both a duty of
care and a duty of loyalty. In prac(cid:415)ce, supervised persons must:
Place the interests of clients ahead of their own
Provide advice that is in the client’s best interest based on a reasonable understanding of
the client’s objec(cid:415)ves
Seek best execu(cid:415)on of client transac(cid:415)ons when Gibbs has such responsibility
Make full and fair disclosure of all material facts, including conflicts of interest
Avoid misleading statements or omissions in communica(cid:415)ons with clients
Maintain the confiden(cid:415)ality of client informa(cid:415)on
Comply with applicable securi(cid:415)es laws and Gibbs’s internal policies
Supervised persons are expected to conduct themselves with honesty,
integrity, and
professionalism in all dealings with clients, regulators, and colleagues. Any supervised person
who becomes aware of a poten(cid:415)al viola(cid:415)on of the Code of Ethics must promptly report it to the
Chief Compliance Officer.
Personal Trading
Personal Trading Policies
Gibbs maintains personal trading policies designed to iden(cid:415)fy and mi(cid:415)gate conflicts of interest
that may arise when Access Persons buy or sell securi(cid:415)es for their own accounts. These policies
help ensure that personal securi(cid:415)es transac(cid:415)ons do not interfere with Gibbs’s fiduciary
obliga(cid:415)ons to clients.
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Access Person Reporting Requirements
Access Persons must provide Gibbs with reports of their personal securi(cid:415)es holdings and
transac(cid:415)ons, as required under Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers Act. These reports allow
Gibbs to monitor for poten(cid:415)al conflicts between personal trading and client trading ac(cid:415)vity.
Access Persons must submit:
Ini(cid:415)al Holdings Report within 10 days of becoming an Access Person
Annual Holdings Report at least once every 12 months
Quarterly Transac(cid:415)on Reports within 30 days a(cid:332)er each calendar quarter
Access Persons must also disclose all brokerage accounts in which they have a direct or indirect
beneficial interest.
Pre-Clearance Requirements
Access Persons must obtain pre-approval from the Chief Compliance Officer before purchasing
securi(cid:415)es in:
Ini(cid:415)al Public Offerings (“IPOs”)
Private placements or limited offerings
Pre-clearance helps Gibbs iden(cid:415)fy poten(cid:415)al conflicts of interest and ensure that Access Persons
do not take advantage of investment opportuni(cid:415)es that may be appropriate for clients.
Restrictions on Personal Trading
Access Persons may not:
Use informa(cid:415)on regarding client transac(cid:415)ons or recommenda(cid:415)ons for personal benefit
Engage in personal transac(cid:415)ons that conflict with client interests
Trade in a manner that is inconsistent with Gibbs’s duty to place client interests first
Gibbs may impose addi(cid:415)onal restric(cid:415)ons, including blackout periods or limita(cid:415)ons on trading in
securi(cid:415)es that are ac(cid:415)vely being purchased or sold for client accounts.
Monitoring and Review
The Chief Compliance Officer, or a designee, reviews Access Person reports and brokerage
statements to iden(cid:415)fy poten(cid:415)al conflicts, inappropriate trading pa(cid:425)erns, or viola(cid:415)ons of the
Code. Any iden(cid:415)fied issues are addressed in accordance with Gibbs’s compliance procedures.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Gibbs and its supervised persons do not have a material financial interest in any securi(cid:415)es that
are recommended to clients. Gibbs does not maintain a proprietary trading account and does not
engage in principal transac(cid:415)ons or agency-cross transac(cid:415)ons.
Because Gibbs u(cid:415)lizes Model Por(cid:414)olios created and maintained by third-party Strategists through
the OPS and Orion OCIO pla(cid:414)orms, Gibbs does not select individual securi(cid:415)es for client accounts.
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However, supervised persons may hold or trade securi(cid:415)es that are also held within the Model
Por(cid:414)olios used in client accounts. This overlap may create a poten(cid:415)al conflict of interest, including
the appearance that an employee could benefit from trading ahead of client transac(cid:415)ons.
To mi(cid:415)gate these risks, Gibbs monitors personal securi(cid:415)es transac(cid:415)ons of Access Persons,
requires repor(cid:415)ng of holdings and transac(cid:415)ons, and enforces pre-clearance requirements for
certain types of investments. These procedures are designed to ensure that personal trading does
not disadvantage clients or conflict with Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)ons.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Selection of Broker-Dealers
Gibbs does not select broker-dealers for most client transac(cid:415)ons. For accounts managed through
the Advisor-Directed Model Management program, OPS and Orion OCIO determine the
broker-dealer and custodian used for client accounts. These firms typically u(cid:415)lize Schwab, an
unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member, to provide custody, trade
execu(cid:415)on, clearance, and se(cid:425)lement services.
Clients are responsible for all custodial and transac(cid:415)on fees charged by Schwab or any other
custodian, in addi(cid:415)on to the advisory fees described in Item 5.
For accounts not managed through OPS or Orion OCIO, Gibbs may recommend Schwab as
custodian based on factors such as execu(cid:415)on quality, transac(cid:415)on costs, financial stability,
technology, and repor(cid:415)ng capabili(cid:415)es. Comparable services may be available at lower cost
through other financial ins(cid:415)tu(cid:415)ons.
Use of Third-Party Manager for Options Strategies (ZEGA)
For certain clients who maintain a large concentrated posi(cid:415)on and seek an op(cid:415)ons-based strategy
such as hedging or covered-call wri(cid:415)ng, Gibbs may engage ZEGA to provide discre(cid:415)onary
management of the op(cid:415)ons strategy. When ZEGA is engaged, ZEGA places trades directly in the
client’s account in accordance with the selected strategy.
ZEGA may require the use of a specific custodian or trading pla(cid:414)orm to implement op(cid:415)ons
transac(cid:415)ons. Clients will receive ZEGA’s Form ADV and applicable disclosures prior to enrollment
in the strategy.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
None.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
None.
Directed Brokerage
Clients may request that Gibbs direct the execu(cid:415)on of securi(cid:415)es transac(cid:415)ons to a specific
broker-dealer. Gibbs will consider such requests; however, clients should understand that
direc(cid:415)ng brokerage may result in:
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Higher transac(cid:415)on costs
Less favorable execu(cid:415)on
Limita(cid:415)ons on Gibbs’s ability to nego(cid:415)ate commissions
Inability to aggregate trades
Reduced ability to obtain best execu(cid:415)on
For accounts managed through OPS or Orion OCIO, Gibbs does not have the ability to direct
brokerage. These firms determine the broker-dealer and custodian used for client accounts, and
clients who par(cid:415)cipate in these programs are generally required to use the broker-dealer
selected by OPS or Orion OCIO.
Clients who choose to direct brokerage for accounts not managed through OPS or Orion OCIO
may experience differences in execu(cid:415)on quality, (cid:415)ming, or transac(cid:415)on costs compared to clients
whose accounts are not subject to directed brokerage instruc(cid:415)ons.
Aggregation and Allocation of Trades
Gibbs does not aggregate or block client trades.
For accounts managed through OPS or Orion OCIO, these firms may aggregate orders for mul(cid:415)ple
client accounts when doing so is consistent with their duty to seek best execu(cid:415)on. Aggregated
trades are allocated among par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)ng accounts in a fair and equitable manner, typically based
on the size of each account’s order.
If an aggregated order is only par(cid:415)ally filled, alloca(cid:415)ons are made on a pro-rata or other equitable
basis determined by OPS or Orion OCIO.
Best Execution
Gibbs has a fiduciary duty to seek best execu(cid:415)on of client transac(cid:415)ons. For accounts managed
through OPS and Orion OCIO, Gibbs relies on these firms to evaluate and obtain best execu(cid:415)on
for client trades. Gibbs periodically reviews OPS’s and Orion OCIO’s execu(cid:415)on prac(cid:415)ces to ensure
they remain consistent with industry standards.
When recommending Schwab for accounts not managed through OPS or Orion OCIO, Gibbs
considers factors including execu(cid:415)on quality, commission rates, financial stability, technology, and
the overall value of services provided. The availability of Schwab’s products and services is not
based on Gibbs providing any par(cid:415)cular investment advice.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Gibbs reviews client accounts on an ongoing basis as part of its por(cid:414)olio management services.
Reviews generally focus on:
Asset alloca(cid:415)on
Consistency with the selected Model Por(cid:414)olio
Alignment with the client’s investment objec(cid:415)ves and risk tolerance
Addi(cid:415)onal reviews may occur in response to significant market events, changes in a client’s
financial situa(cid:415)on, or updates to the Model Por(cid:414)olios provided by OPS or Orion OCIO.
Non-Periodic Reviews
Addi(cid:415)onal reviews may be triggered by significant events, including but not limited to:
Changes in a client’s financial situa(cid:415)on, goals, or risk tolerance
Changes in tax laws or economic condi(cid:415)ons
Requests from the client
Material updates to the Model Por(cid:414)olios provided by OPS or Orion OCIO
Reports to Clients
Clients receive account statements at least quarterly from the qualified custodian holding their
assets. These statements reflect all holdings, transac(cid:415)ons, and any advisory fees deducted from
the account. Clients also receive trade confirma(cid:415)ons and addi(cid:415)onal statements from the
custodian during any month in which a transac(cid:415)on occurs.
Gibbs may provide addi(cid:415)onal reports or summaries to clients upon request, however, clients are
encouraged to compare any such reports to the statements received directly from the
custodian.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits from Third Parties
Gibbs receives economic benefits from OPS and Orion OCIO through revenue-sharing
arrangements. Under these arrangements, Gibbs receives compensa(cid:415)on based on the amount of
client assets placed on these pla(cid:414)orms. These payments create a conflict of interest because
Gibbs has an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend or maintain client assets with OPS and Orion OCIO.
This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Full disclosure of the arrangements
Supervisory and compliance oversight
Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the client’s best interest
The client’s ability to accept or decline the use of these services
Gibbs does not receive economic benefits from product sponsors, mutual fund companies, or
other investment providers.
Custodial Benefits
Gibbs may recommend Schwab as custodian for certain accounts. Schwab provides access to
services such as custody, trading, repor(cid:415)ng, and technology. These services are generally available
to all independent advisers who use Schwab and are not condi(cid:415)oned on Gibbs direc(cid:415)ng client
transac(cid:415)ons or providing any par(cid:415)cular investment advice.
Gibbs does not receive client referrals or direct compensa(cid:415)on from Schwab in exchange for
recommending Schwab as custodian.
Client Referrals and Promoter Compensation
Gibbs compensates certain promoters for providing tes(cid:415)monials or endorsements. Promoters
may be clients or non-clients. Compensa(cid:415)on may include cash payments or non-cash benefits.
Because promoters receive compensa(cid:415)on, they have an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend Gibbs, which
creates a conflict of interest.
Promoters are required to provide clients and prospec(cid:415)ve clients with disclosures describing:
The nature of their rela(cid:415)onship with Gibbs
The compensa(cid:415)on received
Any material conflicts of interest
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Clients are not obligated to engage Gibbs through any promoter and may choose any adviser
they prefer.
Non-Cash Compensation to Supervised Persons
Gibbs may provide non-cash recogni(cid:415)on awards to its IARs based on factors such as tenure,
professional development, client service, or overall contribu(cid:415)on to the firm. These awards may
include commemora(cid:415)ve items or a(cid:425)endance at firm-sponsored events.
From (cid:415)me to (cid:415)me, IARs may also receive meals, training, or educa(cid:415)onal support from third-party
service providers. These benefits are not (cid:415)ed to the recommenda(cid:415)on of any par(cid:415)cular
investment product or service.
These arrangements create a conflict of interest because IARs may have an incen(cid:415)ve to meet
internal recogni(cid:415)on criteria. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Supervisory oversight
Wri(cid:425)en policies and procedures
Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the client’s best interest
Prohibi(cid:415)ons on sales contests or product-specific incen(cid:415)ves
Clients do not pay higher fees as a result of these arrangements.
Insurance Compensation
Certain supervised persons of Gibbs are licensed insurance agents and may receive commissions
for the sale of insurance products. These commissions are separate from advisory fees, and no
advisory fee is charged on products for which a commission is received.
This creates a conflict of interest because Gibbs has an incen(cid:415)ve to recommend insurance
products that pay commissions. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through:
Full disclosure
Supervisory oversight
Gibbs’s fiduciary duty to place the client’s interests first
The client’s ability to purchase insurance products from any agent of their choosing
Third-Party Ratings, Badges, Memberships, or Endorsements
From (cid:415)me to (cid:415)me, Gibbs may reference third-party ra(cid:415)ngs, badges, or memberships—such as
BBB accredita(cid:415)on or membership in the Forbes Finance Council—in its marke(cid:415)ng materials.
These organiza(cid:415)ons are independent of Gibbs and determine their own criteria, methodologies,
and lis(cid:415)ng standards. Any ra(cid:415)ng, badge, or membership should not be interpreted as an
endorsement of Gibbs or a guarantee of the quality of its advisory services.
Gibbs may pay standard membership, accredita(cid:415)on, or par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)on fees to these organiza(cid:415)ons.
These fees are not based on client referrals, advisory services, or the amount of client assets
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managed. Gibbs does not receive client referrals, compensa(cid:415)on, or preferen(cid:415)al treatment from
these organiza(cid:415)ons in exchange for par(cid:415)cipa(cid:415)ng in their programs or referencing their badges.
Gibbs’s use of third-party ra(cid:415)ngs or memberships creates a poten(cid:415)al conflict of interest because
such recogni(cid:415)ons may influence prospec(cid:415)ve clients’ percep(cid:415)ons of Gibbs. This conflict is
mi(cid:415)gated through full disclosure and Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the best interests of its
clients.
Other Compensation or Benefits
From (cid:415)me to (cid:415)me, Gibbs or its supervised persons may receive access to educa(cid:415)onal resources,
industry research, training programs, or a(cid:425)endance at conferences sponsored by third-party
service providers. These benefits are not (cid:415)ed to client referrals, the recommenda(cid:415)on of any
par(cid:415)cular investment product or service, or the amount of client assets placed with any provider.
These benefits may create a poten(cid:415)al conflict of interest because they could influence Gibbs’s
selec(cid:415)on of vendors or service providers. This conflict is mi(cid:415)gated through full disclosure,
supervisory oversight, and Gibbs’s fiduciary obliga(cid:415)on to act in the best interests of its clients.
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Item 15: Custody
Fee Deduction Authority
Gibbs is deemed to have custody of client assets solely because it is authorized to deduct advisory
fees from client accounts held with qualified custodians. This limited form of custody does not
require Gibbs to maintain client assets or undergo a surprise examina(cid:415)on. The custodian sends
clients an account statement at least quarterly reflec(cid:415)ng all holdings, transac(cid:415)ons, and any
advisory fees deducted on behalf of Gibbs.
Gibbs provides the custodian with the fee amount to be deducted, and the custodian processes
the deduc(cid:415)on pursuant to the client’s wri(cid:425)en authoriza(cid:415)on.
Physical Custody / Possession of Client Assets
Gibbs does not have custody of client assets beyond the limited authority to deduct advisory fees.
Gibbs does not accept client checks made payable to Gibbs, does not maintain client passwords
or login creden(cid:415)als, and does not have authority to withdraw client funds for any purpose other
than fee deduc(cid:415)on.
Limited Custody Only
Gibbs is deemed to have limited custody of client assets solely because it is authorized to
deduct advisory fees from client accounts held with qualified custodians. This form of custody
does not require Gibbs to maintain client assets or undergo an annual surprise examina(cid:415)on.
Gibbs does not accept client checks, does not maintain client login creden(cid:415)als, and does not
have authority to withdraw client funds for any purpose other than the deduc(cid:415)on of advisory
fees.
Qualified Custodian Statements
Clients receive account statements directly from the qualified custodian at least quarterly. These
statements reflect all holdings, transac(cid:415)ons, and any advisory fees deducted from the account.
Clients are encouraged to review the statements provided by the custodian carefully and to
compare them with any reports or summaries received from Gibbs. The custodian’s statements
should be considered the official record of the account.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority
Gibbs provides investment management services on a discre(cid:415)onary basis. Clients grant Gibbs
discre(cid:415)onary authority through the execu(cid:415)on of the investment advisory agreement. This
authority allows Gibbs to select and change the Model Por(cid:414)olio used in a client’s account without
obtaining prior approval for each transac(cid:415)on.
Gibbs does not select individual securi(cid:415)es for client accounts. Instead, Gibbs exercises discre(cid:415)on
to:
Select the appropriate Model Por(cid:414)olio based on the client’s objec(cid:415)ves and risk tolerance
Change the selected Model Por(cid:414)olio when appropriate
Implement updates to the client’s investment strategy
Trades within client accounts are implemented by OPS or Orion OCIO in accordance with the
Model Por(cid:414)olio selected by Gibbs.
When ZEGA is engaged, ZEGA exercises discre(cid:415)onary authority to implement op(cid:415)ons trades
within the client’s account in accordance with the selected strategy. Gibbs’s discre(cid:415)onary
authority is limited to selec(cid:415)ng ZEGA and determining when the strategy is appropriate.
Client-Imposed Restrictions
Clients may request reasonable restric(cid:415)ons on the management of their accounts, such as
excluding certain securi(cid:415)es or types of securi(cid:415)es for personal, ethical, or religious reasons.
Restric(cid:415)ons must be provided to Gibbs in wri(cid:415)ng and may limit the client’s ability to par(cid:415)cipate
in certain Model Por(cid:414)olios.
Because Model Por(cid:414)olios are designed and managed by third-party Strategists, certain
restric(cid:415)ons may not be feasible. In such cases, Gibbs will discuss alterna(cid:415)ve op(cid:415)ons with the
client.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Gibbs does not vote proxies for client accounts. Clients receive proxy materials directly from the
custodian or issuer and are responsible for vo(cid:415)ng their own securi(cid:415)es. Upon request, Gibbs may
provide general informa(cid:415)on to help clients understand the materials but does not make specific
vo(cid:415)ng recommenda(cid:415)ons.
Neither OPS, Orion OCIO, nor ZEGA votes proxies on behalf of clients.
Item 18: Financial Information
Gibbs does not have any financial condi(cid:415)on that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet
its contractual commitments to clients.
Gibbs does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in advisory fees per client, six
months or more in advance, and therefore is not required to include a balance sheet with this
Brochure.
Neither Gibbs nor any of its management persons has been the subject of a bankruptcy pe(cid:415)(cid:415)on
within the past ten years.
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