Overview
- Headquarters
- Carmel, IN
- Average Client Assets
- $1.5 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 159003
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (2025 GIMBAL FINANCIAL FORM ADV WRAP)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.25% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.90% |
| $5,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $12,500 | 1.25% |
| $5 million | $49,500 | 0.99% |
| $10 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $50 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $100 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 53.38%
- Total Client Accounts
- 847
- Discretionary Accounts
- 843
- Non-Discretionary Accounts
- 4
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: 2026 GIMBAL FINANCIAL FORM ADV (2026-03-05)
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Firm Brochure
Form ADV Parts 2A and 2B
CRD #159003
Gimbal Financial, LLC
620 North Rangeline Road
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(317) 578-1600
www.gimbalfinancial.com
March 2026
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Gimbal Financial, LLC.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 317-578-1600. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission or by any state securities authority.
Gimbal Financial, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply any level of skill or
training.
Additional information about Gimbal Financial, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Gimbal Financial Form ADV Parts 2A & 2B
March 2026
Item 2 – Material Changes
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material changes
occur since the previous release of this Firm Brochure.
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Item 3
Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page……………………………………………………………..…….
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Item 2 – Material Changes………………………………………………………..…..
2
Item 3 – Table of Contents……………………………………………………..……..
3
Item 4 – Advisory Business………………………………………………….……….
4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation…………………………………………………….
6
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management………..….
8
Item 7 – Types of Clients…………………………………………………………..….
8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss…….
8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information………………………………………………..…..
10
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations……………..……
10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation, or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading……..……………………………………………………………
10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices……………………………………………………….
10
Item 13 – Review of Accounts………………………………………………………..
11
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation……………….…………….
11
Item 15 – Custody……………………………………………………………..………..
11
Item 16 – Investment Discretion……………………………………………..………
12
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities…………………………………………..……….
12
Item 18 – Financial Information………………………………………………………
12
Brochure Supplements Part 2B………………………………………………………
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Gimbal became registered as an investment advisor in 2011 and is owned by Keith A. Tyner and
Douglas A. Shrieve.
Gimbal (“we” or “our”) provides clients with various asset management programs – Wrap Fee
Program, Retirement Plan Consulting Services, and Variable Annuity Consulting Services for
Mutual Securities, Inc.
Wrap Fee Program
Gimbal offers discretionary asset management services through a wrapped program account (the
“Program”) for individuals and 401(k) Plans. Services are based on the needs of individual clients
and the objectives of 401(k) Plans (collectively “client,” “you” or “your”). We will determine
financial goals and objectives through discussions and completion of a questionnaire. The
investment objective you select (e.g., growth with income, growth, or aggressive growth) will guide
us in managing your account. In the Program we provide management services using a variety of
investment types, including but not limited to, individual equities, fixed income securities,
exchange-traded funds (“ETF”), no-load and load-waived mutual funds, structured products, and
cash and cash equivalents.
For Gimbal to manage your assets, you will be required to establish a Program account in your
name at an approved and qualified custodian. We can assist you with this process. The custodian
provides clearing, custody and other services for accounts established through the Program. You
will retain all rights of ownership of your account, including the right to withdraw securities or cash,
vote proxies, and receive transaction confirmations. In addition, you can impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities at the time you open the account.
To hire us to provide management services, you will be asked to enter into a written investment
advisory agreement with us. This agreement will set forth the terms and conditions of our
relationship, including the amount of your investment advisory fee. You will also be asked to
complete an account application with the custodian.
If you would like to receive a brochure that describes our wrap fee program, kindly contact your
advisory representative to get a copy.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Gimbal offers consulting services to retirement plan sponsors in some, or all the following areas,
as agreed upon between the plan sponsor and Gimbal in the written consulting services
agreement.
1. Investment Policy Statement –assist plan sponsor in developing or revising the plan’s
investment policy statement based upon its objectives and constraints.
2. Service Provider Liaison – function as a liaison between the plan and its service
providers, product sponsors and vendors based solely on instructions from the plan
on investment or administrative matters. Gimbal will not exercise judgment or
discretion regarding these matters.
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3. Investment Monitoring – perform ongoing monitoring of investments and/or investment
managers based on written guidance provided by the plan.
4. Investment Recommendations – recommend specific investments for plan sponsor to
consider within the plan or to make available to plan participants (if applicable), and/or
recommend replacement investments if an existing investment is deemed no longer
suitable by the plan sponsor. All decisions regarding investment options to be made
available to plan participants for purchase are the responsibility of the plan sponsor.
5. 404(c) Assistance – assist plan in identifying investment options under the “broad
range” requirement of ERISA 404(c).
6. Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) Assistance – assist client in identifying
an investment alternative within the definition of QDIA under ERISA.
7. Education Services to Plan Sponsor – provide training for members of the plan
sponsor or any plan committee regarding their services, including education with
respect to their fiduciary responsibilities.
8. Participant Enrollment – assist and/or provide resources to assist the plan in enrolling
plan participants in the plan, including facilitating agreed upon enrollment meetings
and providing participants with information about the plan such as terms and
operations of the plan, benefits of plan participation, benefits of increasing plan
contributions, and impact of preretirement withdrawals on retirement income.
9. Participant Education – facilitate individual or group investment education meetings
for plan participants providing information about investment options under the plan
such as investment objectives and historical performance, explaining investment
concepts such as diversification, risk, and return, and providing guidance as to how
to determine investment time horizon and risk tolerance. This will not include
individualized investment advice for a particular participant.
10. Changes in Investment Options – assist in making changes to investment options
under the plan upon the plan sponsor’s direction. Gimbal will have no discretion over
the changes made or be involved in trade execution.
11. Vendor Analysis – assist plan with the preparation, distribution and evaluation of
Requests for Proposals, finalist interviews, and conversion support.
12. Benchmarking Services – provide plans with comparisons of plan data such as fees,
services, participant enrollment, and participant contribution levels to data from the
plan’s prior years and/or similar plans.
13. Fee Assessment – assist plan in identifying fees and other costs incurred by the plan
for investment management, recordkeeping, participant education, participant
communication, and/or other services provided.
The plan sponsor is responsible for determining whether to implement any recommendations
provided by Gimbal. Gimbal does not take discretion with respect to plan assets and Gimbal does
not provide individualized advice to participants in the plan.
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In certain situations, where requested by the plan sponsor and agreed to by Gimbal, Gimbal may
provide individualized investment advice for a particular participant.
to
investment
Within Retirement Plan Consulting Services, Gimbal may assist with
recommendations
include research and
the retirement plan sponsor. This could
recommendations, for consideration and selection by the plan sponsor, of specific investments to
be made in the plan or, in the case of a participant-directed defined contribution plan, to be made
available as an investment option under the plan. The plan sponsor is responsible for the selection
of any vendor, broker-dealer, or custodian for plan assets, and is responsible for placing any
transactions deemed appropriate.
Gimbal’s Reported Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2025, Gimbal had total assets under management of $270,355,271 on a
discretionary basis and $19,657,339 on a non-discretionary basis. These assets encompass the
Wrap accounts, retirement plan consulting services, and one variable annuity held at Lincoln
Financial.
Variable Annuity Consulting Services for Mutual Securities
Gimbal provides consulting services to certain brokerage customers of Mutual Securities, Inc., a
registered broker dealer. The consulting services include, but are not limited to, the following:
conducting a periodic review of their brokerage customers’ investment holdings then making
recommendations regarding certain investment holdings. These services are provided pursuant
to a written agreement between Gimbal and Mutual Securities. While Gimbal will make
recommendations with respect to certain investment holdings, Gimbal is not responsible for
providing ongoing monitoring of securities or management services to brokerage customers. The
variable annuity accounts will be reviewed as needed among the investment selections to remain
consistent with the client’s goals and objectives. All variable annuity assets are maintained at the
insurance companies issuing the variable annuity, and the insurance companies will continue to
issue periodic account statements to the client as the custodian of assets.
Accounts with Mutual Securities are not included in Gimbal’s reported assets under management.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The amount of advisory fees will be disclosed prior to services being provided and agreed upon in
the appropriate written investment advisory agreement.
Wrap Program
The advisory fee for individuals and 401k plans within the Wrap is based on a percentage of the
market value of your account according to the schedule below. Fees can be negotiated between
Gimbal and the client. Advisory fees are billed monthly in arrears and calculated based on the
account’s market value on the last business day of the month. You may choose to have the
advisory fee deducted from another account managed by Gimbal or choose direct billing. For
direct billing, Gimbal will provide you with an invoice for the advisory fee and you may pay the
fees by check made payable to and delivered to Gimbal Financial.
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Market Value of Accounts
$0 - $999,999
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
$2,000,000 - $4,999,999
$5,000,000 +
Annual Advisory Fee
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
Negotiable
You may terminate the agreement for services with us at any time with written notice.
For additional information, refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
For additional information pertaining to Gimbal’s Wrap Brochure, Form ADV, Appendix 1.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
The retirement plan consulting fee is based on a percentage of the market value of plan assets
as agreed upon between Gimbal and the plan sponsor in the written consulting services
agreement. Fees are negotiable between Gimbal and the plan sponsor, and the maximum annual
fee is 0.50%. Fees are billed monthly in arrears and calculated based on the plan assets on the
last business day of the month. Fees may be paid directly by the plan sponsor or out of plan
assets by a service provider or other third party, as authorized by the plan sponsor. Upon
termination of the written consulting services agreement, fees will be due to Gimbal based on a
pro-rata basis for the number of days during the month for which retirement plan consulting
services were provided and based on the market value of plan assets as of the date of termination.
Variable Annuity Consulting Services for Mutual Securities
Gimbal receives a consulting services fee from Mutual Securities ranging from 0.25% to 0.75%
based on the value of assets held in brokerage customers’ accounts that have entered into a
consulting services agreement with Gimbal. This fee is paid to Gimbal by Mutual Securities on a
quarterly basis, and the consulting fee is calculated based on the value of assets as of the end of
the calendar quarter.
Client should be aware that in certain circumstances Mutual Securities will receive compensation
from the mutual fund and/or variable annuity sponsors including but not limited to, 12b-1 fees,
revenue sharing fees, networking fees, or transfer agent fees.
Mutual Securities will also receive commissions to the extent you purchase additional investment
holdings through them or liquidate any holdings that contain a contingent deferred sales charge.
Client should also be aware that the insurance company issuing the variable annuity contract
imposes additional charges on variable annuity assets, including mortality, expense and
administrative charges, fees for additional riders purchased by you on the contract, and charges
for excessive transfers within a calendar year if imposed by the variable annuity sponsor. Gimbal
does not receive any portion of these fees.
Service Support and “Soft Dollars”
Gimbal may receive support services and/or products from Fidelity, Mutual Securities, the variable
annuity sponsor or insurance company, and various mutual fund companies, which assist Gimbal
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to better manage, and service client accounts. However, many of these services benefit only
Gimbal, for example, services that assist Gimbal in growing its business. These support services
and/or products may be received without cost, at a discount, and/or at another negotiated rate,
and may include the following. These services may include:
1. investment-related research and tools
2. pricing information and market data
3. software and other technology that provide access to client account data
4. technology to facilitate trade execution
5. receipt of duplicate client statements and confirmations
6. assist with back-office functions
7. recordkeeping
8. compliance and/or practice management-related publications
9. consulting services
10. attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events
11. marketing support
12. other products to further their investment advisory business operations
Clients do not pay more for services because of this arrangement, and we do not accept soft
dollars.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
This Item is not applicable as Gimbal does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based
on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Gimbal provides services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, retirement plans, and
Mutual Securities Inc.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
We use three primary strategies for managing assets. We invest in and manage your portfolio
based on your desired risk level and investment objective (e.g., growth with income, growth, or
aggressive growth). We typically allocate the portfolio into several components, including buy and
hold growth-oriented investments, fixed income funds, money market funds, and alternative asset
allocation funds.
Alternative asset allocation funds include world allocation funds, which seek to provide both capital
appreciation and income by investing in stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds may be invested
in commodities and foreign currencies. These funds may also invest in international and emerging
markets, with special risks including currency fluctuations, the potential for diplomatic and political
instability, regulatory and liquidity risks, and foreign taxation, among others. The risks of foreign
investments are generally greater in emerging markets.
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All investments are susceptible to risk, such as:
1. Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar
against the currency of the originating country, also referred to as exchange rate risk.
2. Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to fluctuate.
For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less attractive,
causing their market values to decline.
3. Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible
and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors
independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political,
economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
4. Inflation Risk: When inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a dollar next
year, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
5. Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be
reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e., interest rate). This primarily relates to
fixed income securities.
6. Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company
within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil and then
refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from a steady stream of
customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
7. Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally,
assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For
example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
8. Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of
profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and
bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
We consider the overall economy, both domestically and globally, when making allocation
decisions. We also consider current and recent market levels and volatility when making
management decisions. We use a variety of sources of data to conduct our economic, investment
and market analysis, such as financial newspapers and magazines, economic and market
research materials prepared by others, conference calls hosted by mutual funds, corporate rating
services, annual reports, prospectuses, and company press releases.
It is important to keep in mind that there is no specific approach to investing that guarantees
success or positive returns; investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be
prepared to bear.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of our advisory business or the
integrity of our management. We have no information applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Gimbal is in the business of providing investment advice as described above through offering a
wrap fee program described in the firm’s Wrap Program Brochure, through consulting for
retirement plans, and through consulting services with Mutual Securities, Inc.
Advisory representatives are also licensed as independent insurance agents and appointed
through various insurance companies to offer fixed insurance. In such capacity, the advisory
representatives can sell insurance products to clients and receive normal and customary
compensation in the form of commissions. Clients purchasing insurance from advisory
representatives will receive certain disclosure documents and complete an insurance application
process when conducting such transactions.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading
It is our policy not to affect any principal trades for client accounts. Principal trades are generally
defined as transactions where an advisor, acting for their own account, buys from or sells a
security to an advisory client. It is also our policy not to cross trade between your account and the
account of another client. Gimbal and its advisory representatives may buy or sell securities for
our personal accounts identical to those recommended to clients. This creates a potential conflict
of interest. It is our policy that all people associated with us in any manner must place the interests
of clients ahead of their own when making personal investments. We require that client
transactions be placed before our own transactions. We also monitor the trading activities of our
advisory representatives.
The relationship with its clients presents a conflict of interest because Gimbal has a financial
incentive to recommend that you maintain or increase your investment holdings so that Gimbal
continues to receive compensation on the value of the holdings. We take our responsibilities
seriously and will only make such a recommendation if we believe it is in your best interest.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
For its Wrap Program, Gimbal recommends that clients establish their accounts at Fidelity
Clearing and Custody Solutions and related divisions and entities of Fidelity Investment, Inc.,
including National Financial Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (collectively
“Fidelity”), a FINRA registered broker/dealer and member of SIPC. Fidelity will serve as the client’s
qualified custodian. Fidelity and Gimbal are separate and unaffiliated. Gimbal has entered into an
institutional relationship with Fidelity, which offers services to independent investment advisors
which include custody of securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions.
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Gimbal offers consulting services on variable annuity accounts and mutual funds that were
previously purchased and are currently held at Mutual Securities. Recommendations are among
the selections made available by the insurance company issuing the variable annuity contract and
the funds available within the mutual fund family. Gimbal is not responsible for implementing
transactions for accounts held at Mutual Securities. Mutual Securities, the variable annuity
sponsor, and mutual fund companies may charge the client for such transactions, but Gimbal
receives no portion of those charges. Gimbal, nor its associates, are registered as a broker-dealer
or representative.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Advisory representatives conduct reviews of accounts on a periodic basis, but at least annually,
for consistency with the client’s stated investment objectives, among other factors. Reviews may
also be triggered upon client requests, a change in circumstances, or unusual market activity.
The client will continue to receive periodic account statements directly from Fidelity Investments,
Inc. (“Fidelity”), the mutual fund, and/or insurance company holding client assets. Gimbal will not
provide any additional reporting.
For Retirement Plan Consulting Services, plan Trustees/Sponsors receive reports or statements
directly from the Plan Administrator/Third Party Administrator, Plan Record Keeper, Custodian or
Third-Party Fiduciaries (3:38) with copies distributed to us, as necessary. The report may contain
some or all the following elements, among others, as agreed upon between the plan sponsor and
Gimbal: investment performance, changes in fund management or practices, benchmarking to a
peer group and market indices, and potential concerns for plan holdings.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We do not compensate any party for client referrals.
Gimbal and its advisory representatives may receive items as gifts valued at less than $300
annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with
educational meetings or marketing or advertising initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for
education or training events that may be attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory
representatives. However, gifts and reimbursement may not be tied to the sales of any products.
Item 15 – Custody
We do not have custody of client funds or securities. All client assets are maintained at Fidelity,
Mutual Securities, the mutual fund companies, and/or the insurance company who issued the
variable annuity. Each of those entities will issue periodic account statements to the client as
custodian of the assets. We encourage careful review of these statements upon receipt.
Custody for plan assets through Retirement Plan Consulting Services are maintained at a
custodian selected by the plan sponsor. The plan will receive statements directly from the
custodian at least quarterly, and we encourage careful review of these statements upon receipt.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Upon your written authorization, we will provide discretionary management services for our clients’
wrap accounts with Fidelity.
We do not exercise any discretionary authority when providing Retirement Plan Consulting
Services.
For the variable annuities held at Mutual Securities, our authority is limited to making
recommendations to the account representative.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Gimbal does not have any authority to vote client securities or proxies on your behalf. Proxy
information may be sent to you by Fidelity, the mutual fund, and/or the variable annuity sponsor.
We will not be providing you with this information. If you have any questions about a particular
solicitation, you may contact us for general information.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Gimbal is required to provide clients with certain information or disclosures about its financial
condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual or
fiduciary commitments to clients, and we have not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
Keith A. Tyner
CRD #1542622
March 2026
Item 1 - Cover Page
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Keith Tyner (“Keith”) was born in 1961 and has been an owner and Financial Consultant for
Gimbal Financial, LLC since 2012.
Additional Business Background
• HFPC LLC doing business as Gimbal Financial, 2005-2011
• LPL Financial LLC, Registered Representative, 1997 to 2022
Formal Education after High School
• Murray State University, B.S. Business Administration, 1983
• Murray State University, Master of Business Administration, 1984
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
In addition to offering advisory services, Keith is also licensed as an independent insurance agent
and appointed through various insurance companies to offer fixed insurance. In such a capacity,
Keith can sell insurance products to clients and receive normal and customary compensation in
the form of commissions. The potential for receipt of commissions and other compensation can
provide an incentive to recommend insurance products based on the compensation received,
rather than on clients’ needs. To address this, clients purchasing insurance will receive certain
disclosure documents and complete an insurance application process when conducting such
transactions. Keith is also the owner of rental property in the form of an Airbnb.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Keith may receive gifts valued at less than $300 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a
sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or
advertising initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for education or training events that may
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be attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory representatives. However, gifts and
reimbursement may not be tied to the sales of any products. Keith receives rental income from
his Airbnb.
Item 6 – Supervision
Advisory activities are supervised by Doug Shrieve, Co-Owner. Although Keith does not “report”
to Sue Mitchell, she was hired by Gimbal to oversee regulatory compliance items. With questions
or concerns, please call Doug Shrieve on (317) 578-1600.
information about Keith Tyner
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
Douglas A. Shrieve
CRD #3159316
March 2026
Item 1 - Cover Page
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Douglas A. Shrieve (“Doug”) was born in 1975 and has been a Financial Consultant for Gimbal
Financial, LLC since 2012. Doug became a co-owner of Gimbal in 2022.
Additional Business Background
• HFPC LLC doing business as Gimbal Financial, 2005-2011
• LPL Financial LLC, Registered Representative, 2003 to 2022
Formal Education after High School
• Taylor University, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies, 1998
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
In addition to offering advisory services, Doug is also licensed as an independent insurance agent
and appointed through various insurance companies to offer fixed insurance. In such a capacity,
Doug can sell insurance products to clients and receive normal and customary compensation in
the form of commissions. The potential for receipt of commissions and other compensation can
provide an incentive to recommend insurance products based on the compensation received,
rather than on clients’ needs. To address this, clients purchasing insurance will receive certain
disclosure documents and complete an insurance application process when conducting such
transactions.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Doug may receive gifts valued at less than $300 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a
sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or
advertising initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for education or training events that may
be attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory representatives. However, gifts and
reimbursement may not be tied to the sales of any products.
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Item 6 – Supervision
Advisory activities are supervised by Keith Tyner, Co-Owner, and Financial Consultant. Although
Doug does not “report” to Sue Mitchell, she was hired by Gimbal to oversee regulatory compliance
items. With questions or concerns, please call Keith Tyner on (317) 578-1600.
information about Doug Shrieve
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
Philip A. Byers, Jr.
CRD #4744380
March 2026
Item 1 - Cover Page
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Philip A. Byers, Jr. (“Phil”) was born in 1961 and has been a Financial Consultant for Gimbal
Financial, LLC since 2023.
Additional Business Background
• Phil Byers, LLC, Support Company/DBA Owner, 07/2013 – Present
• Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Financial Advisor, 10/2009 – 1/2023
• BSH Financial, Support Company Financial advisor, 10/2009 – 7/2013
• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Financial Advisor, 06/2009 - 10/2009
• Citigroup Global Markets. Inc., Financial Advisor, 12/2003 - 10/2009
Formal Education after High School
• University of Evansville, Bachelors Degree, Business, 1983
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
In addition to offering advisory services, Phil is also licensed as an independent insurance agent
and appointed through various insurance companies to offer fixed insurance. In such a capacity,
Phil can sell insurance products to clients and receive normal and customary compensation in the
form of commissions. The potential for receipt of commissions and other compensation can
provide an incentive to recommend insurance products based on the compensation received,
rather than on clients’ needs. To address this, clients purchasing insurance will receive certain
disclosure documents and complete an insurance application process when conducting such
transactions.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Phil may receive gifts valued at less than $300 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a
sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or
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advertising initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for education or training events that may
be attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory representatives. However, gifts and
reimbursement may not be tied to the sales of any products.
Item 6 – Supervision
Advisory activities are supervised by Doug Shrieve, Co-Owner. Although Phil does not “report” to
Sue Mitchell, she was hired by Gimbal to oversee regulatory compliance items. With questions or
concerns, please call Doug Shrieve on (317) 578-1600.
information about Phil Byers
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Brochure Supplement
Form ADV Part 2B
Caleb A. Tyner
CRD #8057464
March 2026
Item 1 - Cover Page
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Caleb A. Tyner (“Caleb”) was born in 2002 and started his financial industry career with Gimbal
Financial, LLC in 2025.
Additional Business Background
Gimbal Financial, LLC is Caleb’s initial employment in the financial industry. Caleb has prior work
experience with multiple part-time jobs during his time as a high school and college student, some
of which was working as an intern at tax accounting firms.
Formal Education after High School
• Murray State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting 2024.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events to report.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Caleb is not engaged in other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Caleb may receive gifts valued at less than $300 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a
sporting event, or reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or
advertising initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for education or training events that may
be attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory representatives. Gifts and reimbursement may
not be tied to the sales of any products.
Item 6 – Supervision
Advisory activities are supervised by Doug Shrieve, Co-Owner. Although Caleb does not “report”
to Sue Mitchell, she was hired by Gimbal to oversee regulatory compliance items. With questions
or concerns, please call Doug Shrieve on (317) 578-1600. Information about Caleb Tyner is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Additional Brochure: 2026 GIMBAL FINANCIAL WRAP PROGRAM (2026-03-05)
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Wrap Program Brochure
Form ADV
Appendix 1
Gimbal Financial, LLC
620 North Rangeline Road
Carmel, Indiana 46032
(317) 578-1600
www.gimbalfinancial.com
March 2026
This wrap fee program brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Gimbal Financial, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure please contact us at
317-578-1600. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Gimbal Financial. LLC is a registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply any level of skill or
training.
information about Gimbal Financial, LLC
is also available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Gimbal Financial Form ADV WRAP
March 2026
Item 2 – Material Changes
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material
changes occur since the previous release of this Firm Brochure. As of 12/31/25, there are no
material changes to report to the Wrap Program.
Material Changes impacting Gimbal Financial, LLC (“Gimbal”) will be disclosed in Form ADV
Part 2A. As of 12/31/25, there are no material changes to Gimbal’s Form ADV Part 2A.
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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 – Services, Fees, and Compensation……………...………………………………. 4
Services……………...………………………………………………..……………………..…. 4
Fees……………...………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Other Important Considerations……………...……………………………………………. 6
ERISA and Retirement Accounts…………………………………………………………... 7
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients.…………………………………. 8
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation……………….…….……………. 8
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies……………….………………....……. 8
Voting of Client Securities……………….………………………………………..………... 10
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers………………………… 10
Item 8 –Client Contact with Portfolio Managers………………….…….………………. 10
Item 9 –Additional Information...…………………………………………………….……. 10
Disciplinary Information...………………………………….……………...…………...….. 10
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations...………………...……………….. 11
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading...……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Review of Accounts...…………………………………………………….………………….. 11
Other Compensation...…………………………………………………...………………….. 12
Financial Information...………………………………………………….………………….. 12
Custody...…………………………………………………………………………………..….. 12
Investment Discretion...………………………………………….………………………….. 12
Brokerage Practices...………………………………………….…...……………………….. 13
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Item 4 – Services, Fees, and Compensation
Services
Gimbal Financial, LLC (“Gimbal,” we” or “our”) became registered as an investment advisor in
2011 and is owned by Keith A. Tyner and Douglas A. Shrieve. Gimbal provides clients with
various asset management programs – Wrap Fee Program (“Program), Retirement Plan
Consulting Services, and Variable Annuity Consulting Services for Mutual Securities, Inc.
This Brochure describes our Wrap Fee Program. For additional information on other services
provided by Gimbal, feel free to contact us on 317-578-1600.
Gimbal offers discretionary asset management services through a wrapped program account
for individuals and 401(k) Plans. Services are based on the needs of individual clients and
the objectives of 401(k) Plans (collectively “client,” “you” or “your”). We will determine
financial goals and objectives through discussions and completion of a questionnaire. The
investment objective you select (e.g., growth with income, growth, or aggressive growth) will
guide us in managing your account. In the Program we provide management services using a
variety of investment types, including but not limited to, individual equities, fixed income
securities, exchange-traded funds (“ETF”), no-load and load-waived mutual funds, structured
products, and cash and cash equivalents.
For Gimbal to manage your assets, you will be required to establish a Program account at an
approved and qualified custodian. We can assist you with this process. The custodian
provides clearing, custody, and other services for accounts established through the Program.
You will retain all rights of ownership, including the right to withdraw securities or cash, vote
proxies, and receive transaction confirmations. In addition, you can impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities at the time you open the account.
To hire us to provide management services, you will be asked to enter into a written
investment advisory agreement with us. This agreement will set forth the terms and
conditions of our relationship, including the amount of your investment advisory fee. You will
also be asked to complete an account application with the custodian.
Fees
In a Program account, the client pays an advisory fee for advisory services and execution of
transactions. The advisory fee is between the client and Gimbal and is set out in the written
investment advisory agreement. Fees are negotiable and differ based upon a number of
factors including pre-existing or employee relationships, the nature of services to be provided,
types of investments, portfolio makeup, whether the client has elected to receive electronic
delivery or mailed copies of custodian account statements, and/or the complexity of the
client’s situation. In addition, assets in related accounts may be aggregated to establish the
amount upon which advisory fees will be based.
The standard advisory fee is based on a percentage of the market value of your account,
including cash holdings, according to the schedule below. Advisory fees are billed monthly in
arrears and calculated by Gimbal based on the account’s average daily value during the
month. Instructions are provided to the custodian to deduct the advisory fee from your
account.
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Advisory Fee
Market Value of Accounts
$0 - $999,999
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
$2,000,000 - $4,999,999
$5,000,000 +
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
Negotiable
The advisory fee may be higher than the fee charged by other investment advisors for similar
services. The advisory fee is paid to Gimbal and is shared between Gimbal and its advisory
representatives. Gimbal does not accept performance-based fees for Program accounts.
Gimbal has established an institutional relationship with a qualified custodian based on the
scope of business Gimbal engages with the custodian, including the aggregate value of
Gimbal’s client assets with the custodian. While clients do not pay transaction charges for
trades in Program accounts, clients should be aware that Gimbal pays transaction charges to
the custodian under certain circumstances. The transaction charges to Gimbal range from $0
to $30 and vary based on Gimbal’s overall relationship with the custodian, the type of security
(e.g., equity, ETF, mutual fund, etc.) being purchased or sold, whether the custodian receives
other compensation directly from the product provider (e.g., mutual fund, ETF, or variable
annuity), and whether the client elects to receive electronic delivery or mailed copies of
custodian account statements (e.g., transaction charges apply for some security types if
client’s household account is below the custodian’s criteria). We will provide you with a
schedule of transaction charges upon account opening and as amended by the custodian
from time to time. The fact that Gimbal pays the transaction charges presents a conflict of
interest as Gimbal has a financial incentive not to place a transaction in your account if
Gimbal incurs a transaction charge. It also presents a conflict of interest in that Gimbal may
consider the amount of anticipated transaction charges in determining the amount of the
advisory fee to charge to clients.
Clients should also be aware that Gimbal pays the custodian an asset-based fee for services
such as transaction costs, fee deduction services, and other administrative processing and
support services. This presents an incentive for Gimbal to recommend that you use a specific
custodian and executing broker/dealer for your Program account so that Gimbal retains
favorable asset-based pricing. We believe this arrangement benefits you because you do not
pay transaction charges. As a result, we believe that using the recommended custodian to
execute transactions for your account is consistent with our duty to obtain best execution.
The existence of an asset-based fee also presents a conflict of interest in that Gimbal may
consider the amount of this asset-based fee in determining the amount of the advisory fee to
charge clients.
You should also be aware that in certain circumstances the custodian will receive other types
of compensation from third parties such as mutual funds, money market, and variable annuity
product providers, including but not limited to, revenue sharing, networking fees, transfer
agent fees, or other fees based on asset balances in Program accounts. The custodian may
also impose markups or markdowns on fixed income transactions. Gimbal does not receive
any portion of these fees.
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Other Important Considerations
In certain circumstances, clients will incur certain charges imposed by the custodian and/or
other third parties in connection with investments made through a Program account
depending upon the type of investments made. Gimbal does not receive any portion of these
fees. The fees and charges include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Mutual funds – mutual fund 12b-1 fees, mutual fund management fees and
administrative expenses, mutual fund transaction fees and redemption charges (if
applicable) and deferred sales charges on previously purchased mutual funds
transferred into the account.
2. ETFs – fund management fees and expenses
3. Variable annuities – mortality, expense and administrative charges, fees for
additional riders purchased by you on the contract, and charges for excessive
transfers within a calendar year if imposed by the variable annuity sponsor.
4. Certain retirement accounts – administrative servicing fees for trust accounts
5. Certain trust accounts – administrative servicing fees for trust accounts
6. Sweep money market funds and cash balances – 12b-1 fees or other fees based
on average daily deposit balances
7. Custodian service fees – fees imposed by the custodian for specific additional
services requested by the client (e.g., wire fees, overnight check fees, check
reorder fees, retirement account termination fees, etc.)
8. Other charges required by law and imposed by the executing broker/dealer and
custodian
The advisory fee is an ongoing wrap fee for investment advisory services, the execution of
transactions and other administrative and custodial services. The advisory fee may cost the
client more than purchasing the program services separately, for example, paying an
advisory fee plus commission for each transaction in the account. Factors that bear upon the
cost of the account in relation to the cost of the same services purchased separately include
the type and size of the account, historical and or expected size or number of trades for the
account, and number and range of supplementary advisory and client-related services
provided to the client.
The advisory fee also may cost the client more than if assets were held in a traditional
brokerage account. In a brokerage account, a client is charged a commission for each
transaction, and the representative has no duty to provide ongoing advice with respect to the
account. If the client plans to follow a buy and hold strategy for the account or does not wish
to purchase ongoing investment advice or management services, the client should consider
opening a brokerage account rather than a Program account.
The investment products available to be purchased in the program can be purchased by
clients outside of a Program account, through investment firms not affiliated with Gimbal.
Within the Program account, Gimbal uses mutual funds that the custodian makes available
within their custodial platform. Mutual funds may offer multiple classes of shares for purchase
in a fee-based investment advisory program. In certain instances, a mutual fund may offer
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only class A shares, but another similar mutual fund may be available that offers an
institutional or fee-based advisory share class.
When a Program account purchases class A shares, the custodian receives from the mutual
fund a portion of the 12b-1 fees charged by the mutual fund. Gimbal does not receive any
portion of these 12b-1 fees. Institutional or fee-based advisory share classes generally are
not subject to 12b-1 fees. It is generally more expensive for a client to own class A shares
than an institutional or fee-based advisory share class. An investor in an institutional or fee-
based advisory share class will pay lower fees over time and keep more of his or her
investment returns than an investor who holds class A shares of the same fund. Gimbal takes
care to identify the least expensive share class to the client. However, clients should
understand that in certain circumstances the share class offered for a particular mutual fund
through the Program will not be the least expensive share class that the mutual fund makes
available. In an advisory program, the appropriateness of a particular mutual fund share class
should be determined based on a variety of different considerations, including but not limited
to: the advisory fee that is charged; whether transaction charges are applied and the amount
of the transaction charges applied to the purchase or sale of mutual funds; the anticipated
frequency of transactions; the holding period for the mutual funds; the overall cost structure of
the advisory program; share class eligibility or minimum requirements; and potential tax
consequences.
ERISA and Retirement Accounts
If client is a qualified plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(ERISA) or a plan within the meaning of Section 4975(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (the Code), Gimbal is acting as a fiduciary under ERISA as defined in Section (21) of
ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code with respect to services listed in Item 4 of this Brochure.
There is a conflict of interest for individuals who currently invest in an employer-sponsored
retirement plan or individual retirement account that are considering a rollover of assets from
the retirement plan. A conflict of interest exists because Gimbal will be compensated only if
the individual rolls the proceeds into an IRA that is then managed by Gimbal. As a result, it
can be concluded that Gimbal has a financial incentive to recommend a rollover. Clients
should understand that Gimbal maintains an education-only policy with respect to client
rollovers. Gimbal will not make a recommendation; the client is solely responsible for all
decisions. Therefore, the individual should include in his/her decision making process, a
thorough review of all options; for example (i) remain invested in the current retirement plan
or account (if available), (ii) transfer assets to a new employer-sponsored retirement plan (if
available), (iii) transfer assets to an IRA with a financial institution, or (iv) withdraw assets
directly which would be subject to federal and applicable state and local taxes and possibly
subject to an IRS penalty depending upon the age of the individual. Individuals are
encouraged to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option, including any
applicable fees and all features of each option. A decision to roll over assets to an IRA should
reflect consideration of various factors, the importance of which will depend on the
individual’s needs and circumstances.
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Item 5 –Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Gimbal provides services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses.
Item 6 –Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
In a Program account, Gimbal does not select, review, or recommend other investment
advisors or portfolio managers. Gimbal, through its advisory representatives, is responsible
for the investment advice and management offered to clients. Gimbal generally requires that
individuals involved in determining or giving investment advice have a college degree and/or
relevant industry training and experience. For more information about the Gimbal advisory
representative managing the account, client should refer to the Brochure Supplement for the
advisory representative, which client should have received along with this Brochure at the
time client opened the Program account.
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
We use four primary strategies for managing Program accounts; (i) a mutual fund strategy,
(ii) an ETF strategy, (iii) a dividend stock focused strategy, and (iv) a growth stock strategy.
We will invest and manage your portfolio based on your desired risk level and investment
objective, which could range from conservative to aggressive. As stated above, we generally
use the following types of investment vehicles within Program accounts: mutual funds
(including asset allocation funds, index funds, international funds, emerging market funds,
real estate funds and high yield bond funds), ETFs (including commodity funds, precious
metal funds and agricultural funds), structured products, individual stocks, bonds, cash and
cash equivalents. The investments selected for your Program account will depend upon your
investment objective, level of risk tolerance, and other factors.
All investments are speculative and have risks associated with them. The following highlights
some of the risks associated with the types of investments that may be purchased for your
account:
1. Investments in international markets present special risks including currency
fluctuations, the potential for diplomatic and political instability, regulatory and
liquidity risks, and foreign taxation, among others. The risks of foreign investment
are generally greater in emerging markets.
2. Asset allocation funds include world allocation funds. A world allocation fund seeks
to provide both capital appreciation and income by investing in stocks, bonds, and
cash. These funds may be invested in commodities and foreign currencies. These
funds may also be invested in international and emerging markets.
3. High yield bond bonds carry greater risks than bonds rated as investment grade.
For example, they are issued by organizations that do not qualify for an investment
grade rating by one of the rating agencies because of the potential for higher default
by the issuer. Another risk is that further financial difficulties by the issuer may result
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in a decrease in the market value, and this may make it impossible to liquidate the
bond prior to maturity.
4. ETFs are typically investment companies that are legally classified as open-end
mutual funds or UITs. However, they differ from traditional mutual funds in that ETF
shares are listed on a securities exchange. Shares can be bought and sold
throughout the trading day like shares of other publicly traded companies. ETF
shares may trade at a discount or premium to their net asset value. This difference
between the bid price and the ask price is often referred to as the “spread.” The
spread varies over time based on ETF’s trading volume and market liquidity and is
generally lower if ETF has a lot of trading volume and market liquidity and higher if
ETF has little trading volume and market liquidity. Although many ETFs are
registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940
like traditional mutual funds, some ETFs, those that invest in commodities, are not
registered as an investment company.
5. Structured products are securities derived from another asset, such as a security or
a basket of securities, an index, a commodity, a debt issuance, or a foreign
currency. Structured products frequently limit the upside participation in the
reference asset. Structured products are senior unsecured debt of the issuing bank
and subject to the credit risk associated with that issuer. This credit risk exists
whether or not the investment held in the account offers principal protection. The
creditworthiness of the issuer does not affect or enhance the likely performance of
the investment other than the ability of the issuer to meet its obligations. Any
payments due at maturity are dependent on the issuer’s ability to pay. In addition,
the trading price of the security in the secondary market, if there is one, may be
adversely impacted if the issuer’s credit rating is downgraded. Some structured
products offer full protection of the principal invested, others offer only partial or no
protection. Investors may be sacrificing a higher return to obtain the principal
guarantee. In addition, the principal guarantee relates to the nominal principal and
does not offer inflation protection. An investor in a structured product never has a
claim on the underlying investment, whether a security, zero coupon bond, or
option. There may be little or no secondary market for the securities and information
regarding independent market pricing for the securities may be limited. This is true
even if the product has a ticker symbol or has been approved for listing on an
exchange. Tax treatment of structured products may be different from other
investments held in the account (e.g., income may be taxed as ordinary income
even though payment is not received until maturity). Structured CDs that are
insured by the FDIC are subject to applicable FDIC limits.
We consider the overall economy, both domestically and globally, when selecting specific
investments and making allocation decisions. We also consider current and recent market
levels and volatility when making management decisions. We use a variety of sources of data
to conduct our economic, investment and market analysis, such as financial newspapers and
magazines, economic and market research materials prepared by others, conference calls
hosted by mutual funds, corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses, and
company press releases.
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It is important to keep in mind that there is no specific approach to investing that guarantees
success or positive returns; investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be
prepared to bear.
Voting Client Securities
Gimbal does not have any authority to vote client securities or proxies on your behalf. Proxy
information for any securities which are held in your account will be sent to you by Fidelity or
the mutual fund company. If you have any questions about a particular solicitation, you may
contact us for general information.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Manager
In the Program account, Gimbal is responsible for account management; there is no separate
portfolio manager involved. Gimbal obtains the necessary financial data from the client and
assists the client in setting an appropriate investment objective for the account. We obtain
this information by having the client complete a written investment advisory agreement and
other documentation. Clients are encouraged to contact us if there have been any changes in
the client’s financial situation or investment objectives or if they wish to impose any
reasonable restrictions on the management of the account or reasonably modify existing
restrictions. Clients should be aware that the investment objective selected for the program is
an overall objective for the entire account and may be inconsistent with a particular holding
and the account’s performance at any time. Clients should further be aware that achievement
of the stated investment objective is a long-term goal for the account.
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Manager
Client should contact his/her advisory representative at any time with questions regarding a
Program account or if there are changes in their personal or financial situation.
Item 9 –Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisors are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal
or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of our advisory business or
the integrity of our management. We have no information applicable to this Item.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Gimbal is only in the business of providing investment advice.
Advisory representatives are also licensed as independent insurance agents and appointed
through various insurance companies to offer fixed insurance. In such capacity, the advisory
representatives can sell insurance products to clients and receive normal and customary
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compensation in the form of commissions. Client’s purchasing insurance from advisory
representatives will receive certain disclosure documents and complete an insurance
application process when conducting such transactions.
Gimbal makes available a lending arrangement through US Bank that enables clients to
collateralize certain advisory accounts to obtain secured loans. Gimbal does not receive any
compensation from US Bank as the result of any loan, however, Gimbal’s interest in
continuing to receive advisory fees gives Gimbal an incentive to recommend that client’s
borrow money rather than liquidating a portion of their assets managed by Gimbal when it
could be in the client’s best interest to sell such assets instead of using them as collateral for
a loan.
When a client pledges assets into an account, the client is a borrower and uses the cash and
securities in the account as collateral for a loan and pays interest to the bank. Clients may be
limited in their ability to negotiate the most favorable loan terms with US Bank. However,
clients are not required to work with US Bank and can work directly with other banks to
negotiate loan terms or obtain other financing arrangements. Clients should be aware that the
use of US Bank is one way, among many, for clients to obtain a secured loan. Clients should
understand that the interest and additional fees paid to US Bank in connection with the loan
are separate from and in addition to the advisory fees the client pays Gimbal for its
management services.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
It is our policy not to affect any principal trades for client accounts. Principal trades are
generally defined as transactions where an advisor, acting for their own account, buys from
or sells a security to an advisory client. It is also our policy not to cross trade between your
account and the account of another client.
Gimbal and its advisory representatives may buy or sell securities for our personal accounts
identical to those recommended to clients. This creates a potential conflict of interest. It is our
policy that all people associated with us in any manner must place the interests of clients
ahead of their own when making personal investments. In addition, we require that client
transactions be placed before our own transactions. We also monitor the trading of our
advisory representatives.
Review of Accounts
triggered upon client requests, a change
Advisory representatives conduct reviews of client accounts on a quarterly basis for
consistency with the client’s stated investment objectives, among other factors. Client
account reviews may also be
in client
circumstances, or unusual market activity.
During any month that there is activity in a Program account, you will receive a monthly
account statement from the custodian showing account activity as well as positions held in
the account at month end. Additionally, you will receive confirmation of each transaction that
occurs unless the transaction is a result of a systematic purchase, redemption, or exchange.
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The custodian provides these statements and confirms electronically unless you elect to
receive them by mail.
Upon client request, Gimbal will provide clients with a performance report. In addition,
account positions and balances are available through the custodian’s client portal.
Other Compensation
Gimbal and its advisory representatives may receive gifts from product sponsors. However,
gifts may not be tied to the sales of any products. Compensation may include such items as
gifts valued at less than $300 annually, an occasional dinner or ticket to a sporting event, or
reimbursement in connection with educational meetings or marketing or advertising
initiatives. Product sponsors may also pay for education or training events that may be
attended by Gimbal’s employees and advisory representatives.
Financial Information
Gimbal is required to provide clients with certain information or disclosures about its financial
condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual or
fiduciary commitments to clients, and we have not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
Custody
Physical custody for all Program accounts is maintained by Fidelity Clearing and Custody
Solutions and related divisions and entities of Fidelity Investment, Inc., including National
Financial Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (collectively “Fidelity”), a FINRA
registered broker/dealer and member of SIPC. Fidelity will serve as your qualified custodian.
You will receive accounts statements from Fidelity directly. We encourage you to carefully
review these statements upon receipt.
We may provide you with additional, customized reporting from time to time and upon
request. This additional report does not take the place of the official statements that you
receive from Fidelity.
Investment Discretion
Upon your written authorization in our investment advisory agreement, we will provide
discretionary investment advisory services for your Program account. Our discretionary
authority is limited only to affecting trades in your accounts; we will determine the type of
securities and the amount of securities that can be bought or sold for your portfolio without
obtaining your consent for each trade.
We will not have access to your funds or securities except for having advisory fees deducted
from your account and paid to us by the custodian. Any fee deduction will be made pursuant
to your prior written authorization in our investment advisory agreement.
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Brokerage Practices
Gimbal does not have discretionary authority to select the custodian/executing broker-dealer
for custody and execution services. The client will engage the custodian to safeguard client
assets and authorize Gimbal to direct client trades to the custodian as agreed in the
investment advisory agreement.
Gimbal recommends that clients establish their accounts at Fidelity Clearing and Custody
Solutions and related divisions and entities of Fidelity Investment, Inc., including National
Financial Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (collectively “Fidelity”), a FINRA
registered broker/dealer and member of SIPC. Fidelity will serve as the client’s qualified
custodian. Fidelity and Gimbal are separate and unaffiliated.
Gimbal has entered into an institutional relationship with Fidelity. Fidelity offers services to
independent investment advisors which include custody of securities, trade execution,
clearance, and settlement of transactions. Gimbal receives some benefits from Fidelity
through this relationship. These benefits are described below.
Gimbal seeks to recommend a custodian who will hold your assets and execute transactions
on terms that are overall most advantageous when compared to other available providers
and their services. We consider a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the
following: ability to execute, clear and settle transactions and provide custody services,
availability of a range of investment products, availability of technological tools and
investment research to assist us in managing assets, competitive pricing, reputation, financial
strength, and stability.
While Gimbal believes that Fidelity has execution procedures designed to obtain the best
execution possible, there can be no assurance that best execution will be achieved. Clients
should understand that not all advisors require their clients to direct brokerage. By directing
brokerage, clients may be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of client
transactions. Therefore, directed brokerage may cost clients more money.
Gimbal receives support services and/or products from Fidelity, which assist Gimbal to better
manage and service client accounts. Some of these services assist Gimbal to better monitor
and service client accounts, however, many of these services benefit only Gimbal, for
example, services that assist Gimbal in growing its business. These support services and/or
products may be received without cost, at a discount, and/or at another negotiated rate, and
may include the following. Fidelity or a third-party vendor may provide these services:
1. investment-related research and tools
2. pricing information and market data
3. software and other technology that provide access to client account data
4. technology to facilitate trade execution, payment of Gimbal’s fees from client
accounts, and client reporting
5. receipt of duplicate client statements and confirmations
6. assist with back-office functions
7. recordkeeping
8. compliance and/or practice management-related publications or services
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9. consulting services
10. attendance at conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social
events
11. marketing support
12. other products used by Gimbal in furtherance of its investment advisory
business operations
Where a third-party vendor provides such services, Fidelity will pay the third-party vendor
directly on behalf of Gimbal.
There is no direct link between Gimbal’s relationship with Fidelity and the investment advice
we provide to our clients, although Gimbal receives economic benefits through its relationship
that are typically not available to Fidelity retail investors.
The receipt of these benefits creates potential conflicts of interest between Gimbal and its
clients. For example, the receipt of the benefits by Gimbal could indirectly influence our
decision to recommend Fidelity for custody, brokerage, and execution. Notwithstanding,
Gimbal takes its responsibility to clients seriously and will recommend a custodian to clients
only if it believes it is in the client’s best interest.
The products and services described above are provided to Gimbal as part of its overall
relationship with Fidelity. While as a fiduciary Gimbal strives to act in its clients’ best interests,
the receipt of these benefits creates a conflict of interest because Gimbal’s requirement that
clients’ custody their assets at Fidelity is based in part on the benefit to Gimbal of the
foregoing products and services and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody or
brokerage services provided by Fidelity. Gimbal’s receipt of some of these benefits is based
on the amount of advisory assets custodied on the Fidelity platform. Clients do not pay more
for services because of this arrangement. The benefits do not depend on the amount of
transactions made through the custodian. There is no corresponding commitment made by
Gimbal to the custodian or any other entity to invest any specific amount or percentage of
client assets in any specific securities because of this arrangement.
Gimbal has entered into an arrangement with Fidelity for certain transaction charge pricing in
accounts for which Fidelity services as custodian and executing broker/dealer. This favorable
pricing remains in place as long as Gimbal meets certain conditions in terms of maintaining
asset levels at Fidelity. Please see the detailed discussion of the conditions and the
implications of this arrangement in Item 4, Services, Fees, and Compensation.
We may aggregate transactions for a client with other clients to improve the quality of
execution. When transactions are aggregated, the actual prices applicable to the aggregated
transactions will be averaged, and the client account will be deemed to have purchased or
sold its proportionate share of the securities involved at the average price obtained. We may
determine not to aggregate transactions, for example, based on the size of the trades, the
number of client accounts, the timing of the trades, the liquidity of the securities, and the
discretionary or non-discretionary nature of the trades. If we do not aggregate orders, some
clients purchasing securities around the same time may receive a less favorable price than
other clients. This means that this practice of not aggregating may cost clients more money.
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