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Item 1: Cover Page
Impact Retirement Advisors LLC
6820 156th Street
Savage, MN 55378
507-581-6131
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Dated: March 18, 2026
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Impact Retirement
Advisors LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 507-581-
6131. 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.
Impact Retirement Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level
of skill or training.
Additional information about Impact Retirement Advisors LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, which can be found using the firm’s identification number, 330475.
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Item 2: Material Changes
Initially, we will provide you with this brochure which highlights information about our
qualifications, business practices, and potential conflicts of interest. Thereafter, on an annual basis,
if there have been any material changes to the information in the brochure during the previous
year, we will provide you with one of the following:
• An updated annual brochure along with a summary of material changes which will be
provided within 120 days of the close of our business fiscal year. Our business fiscal year-
end is December 31st.
• A summary of material changes within 120 days of the close of our business fiscal year-
end that includes an offer to provide a copy of the full annual updated brochure and
information on how you may obtain the brochure from us.
Throughout any calendar year, we will also provide you with an updated interim amendment to our
brochure under the following circumstances:
• We report any new information in response to Item 9 of Part 2A regarding disciplinary
information about the Firm or any of its management personnel.
• Any material change that could affect the relationship between you and us.
We will provide, free of charge, a new brochure any time at your request, or as may become
necessary based on material changes as outlined above.
You may request our brochure by contacting us at (507) 581-6131. You may also receive this and
any other disclosure documents via electronic delivery, where allowed, by signing and returning to
us an authorization to deliver disclosure and other documents electronically. This authorization may
be included in any agreement you enter into with the Firm.
information about
the Firm
is also available via
Additional
the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any persons affiliated
with the Firm who are registered, or are required to be registered, as investment adviser
representatives of the Firm.
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Item #10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations was updated to add the new related
person, Impact Retirement Agency, an insurance agency under common control with the Firm.
Item #14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation was updated to reflect the use of promoters
for referring and securing new clients for the Firm.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Impact Retirement Advisors LLC is an Investment Adviser principally located in the state of Minnesota. We are
a limited liability company founded in February 2024. Impact Retirement Advisors LLC became registered in
May 2024. Todd Mathison is the principal owner.
As used in this brochure, the words “IRA”, "we", "our firm", “Advisor” and "us" refer to Impact Retirement
Advisors LLC and the words "you", "your" and "Client" refer to you as either a client or prospective client of
our firm.
Types of Advisory Services
IRA is a fee-only firm, meaning the only compensation we receive is from our Clients for our services. Our
services include Investment Management, Ongoing Financial Planning, Project-Based Financial Planning,
Retirement Consulting and Management Services. From time to time, IRA recommends third-party
professionals such as attorneys, accountants, tax advisors, insurance agents, or other financial professionals.
Clients are never obligated to utilize any third-party professional we recommend. IRA is not affiliated with nor
does IRA receive any compensation from third-party professionals we may recommend.
Investment Management Services
Our firm provides continuous advice to a Client regarding the investment of Client funds based on the
individual needs of the Client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a Client's
particular circumstances are established, we develop a Client's personal investment policy or an investment
plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a portfolio based on that policy and allocation
targets. We will also review and discuss a Client’s prior investment history, as well as family composition and
background. Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the Client (e.g., maximum capital
appreciation, growth, income, or growth, and income), as well as risk tolerance and tax considerations.
We primarily advise our Clients regarding investments in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, U.S. government
and municipal securities, and cash and cash equivalents. We may also provide advice regarding investments
held in Client’s portfolio at the inception of our advisory relationship and/or other investment types not listed
above, at the Client’s request.
When we provide investment management services, Clients grant us limited authority to buy and sell
securities on a discretionary basis or non-discretionary basis. More information on our trading authority is
explained in Item 16 of this Brochure. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain
securities, types of securities, or industry sectors.
When appropriate, we utilize the services of third-party investment advisers (“Outside Managers”) to assist
with the management of Client accounts. We assist Clients in completing the Outside Managers’ investor
profile questionnaire, selecting an appropriate asset allocation model, interacting with the Outside Managers
and conducting an ongoing review of the Outside Managers’ investment offerings and investment selection.
Our review process and analysis of Outside Managers is further discussed in Item 8 of this Brochure.
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Additionally, we will meet with the Client on a periodic basis to discuss changes in their personal or financial
situation, suitability, and any new or revised restrictions to be applied to the account.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning involves an evaluation of a Client's current and future financial state by using currently
known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values, and withdrawal plans. The key defining aspect of
financial planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions, information, and analysis will
be considered as they affect and are affected by the entire financial and life situation of the Client. Clients
purchasing this service will receive a written report, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed
to help achieve the Client’s stated financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan will address some or all of the following areas of concern. The Client and IRA will
work together to select specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
● Business Planning: We provide consulting services for Clients who currently operate their own
business, are considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current business.
Under this type of engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation, identify your
objectives, and develop a plan aimed at achieving your goals.
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to
determine your current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be
used or how to reduce expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on which
debts to pay off first based on factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax
ramifications. We may also recommend what we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve that should
be considered for emergencies and other financial goals, along with a review of accounts (such as
money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save desired amounts.
● College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other post-
secondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired amount.
Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review your financial
picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute to children and
grandchildren (if appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an
employee, are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a
business owner, we will consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be
structured to meet both business and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your current
estate plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts, and other related
documents. Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid future estate taxes
by implementing appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts. We
always recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney when you initiate, update, or complete
estate planning activities. We may provide you with contact information for attorneys who specialize
in estate planning when you wish to hire an attorney for such purposes. From time-to-time, we will
participate in meetings or phone calls between you and your attorney with your approval or request.
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● Financial Goals: We will help Clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will
identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how much time
you will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
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Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term
care, liability, home, and automobile.
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet Clients’
financial goals and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies,
reviewing employee stock options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment
account at a selected broker/dealer or custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may
recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your
likelihood of achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the
primary objective. For situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make
recommendations, including those that may impact the original projections by adjusting certain
variables (e.g., working longer, saving more, spending less, taking more risk with investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution
strategies to minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter spending
during your retirement years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major risks
that could have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature death,
disability, property and casualty losses, or the need for long-term care planning. Advice may be
provided on ways to minimize such risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance versus
the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the potential cost of not purchasing insurance (“self-insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a
part of your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which
type of account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,” with
the consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state or local tax laws
and rates that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax planning
strategy, and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys who
specialize in this area if you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in meetings
or phone calls between you and your tax professional with your approval.
Financial Planning Services are offered on a Project-Based and/or via an Ongoing engagement.
Ongoing Financial Planning. This service involves working one-on-one with a financial planner
(“planner”) over an extended period of time. Through this ongoing arrangement, Clients are expected
to collaborate with the planner to develop and assist in the implementation of their financial plan (the
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“plan”). The planner will monitor the plan, recommend any appropriate changes and ensure the plan
is up-to-date as the Client’s situation, goals, and objectives evolve.
Upon engaging the firm for financial planning, IRA is responsible for obtaining and analyzing all
necessary qualitative and quantitative information from the Client that is essential to understanding
the Client’s personal and financial circumstances; helping the Client identify, select, and prioritize
certain financial goals while understanding the effect that pursuing one goal may have on other
potential goals; assessing the Client’s current course of action and alternative courses of action to
identify required changes that provide the best opportunity for the client to meet their financial goals;
developing & presenting financial planning recommendations based on the aforementioned actions
while including all information that was required to be considered in preparing the recommendations;
and ongoing monitoring of the Client’s progress toward the goals and objectives that the
recommendations are based around. These components all require in-depth communication with the
Client in order for the planner to establish a financial plan and implementation strategy that provides
the Client with the most appropriate options in pursuing their established goals and objectives.
Project-Based Financial Planning. We provide project-based financial planning services on a
limited scope one-time engagement. Project-Based Financial Planning is available for Clients looking
to address specific questions or issues. The Client may choose from one or more of the above topics
to cover or other areas as requested and agreed to by IRA. For Project-Based Financial Planning, the
Client will be ultimately responsible for the implementation of the financial plan.
3(21) Retirement Plan Consulting
include: design of
investment policy statement,
Our firm provides retirement plan services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis. Generally, such
services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors or plan named fiduciaries in establishing, monitoring,
and reviewing their company's participant-directed retirement plan. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate,
areas of advising could
investment review and
recommendations, fee analysis, participant education, and vendor searches & analysis.
In providing retirement plan services, our firm does not provide any advisory services with respect to the
following types of assets: employer securities, real estate (excluding real estate funds and publicly-traded
REITs), participant loans, non-publicly traded securities or assets, other illiquid investments, or brokerage
window programs (collectively, “Excluded Assets”).
Certain plans and/or clients that we may provide services to are regulated under the Employee Retirement
Income Securities Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). We will provide employee benefit plan services to the plan sponsor
and/or fiduciaries as described above for the fees set forth in Item 5 of this brochure. The services we provide
are advisory in nature. We are not subject to any disqualifications under Section 411 of ERISA. In performing
fiduciary services, we are acting as a fiduciary of the plan as defined in Section 3(21)(A)(ii) under ERISA.
3(38) Retirement Plan Management
Our firm provides retirement plan services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis. Such services
consist of assisting employer plan sponsors or plan named fiduciaries in buying and selling securities within
the Plan on a discretionary basis. More information on our trading authority is explained in Item 16 of this
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Brochure. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could also include: design of
investment policy statement, investment review and recommendations, fee analysis, participant education,
and vendor searches & analysis.
In providing retirement plan services, our firm does not provide any advisory services with respect to the
following types of assets: employer securities, real estate (excluding real estate funds and publicly-traded
REITs), participant loans, non-publicly traded securities or assets, other illiquid investments, or brokerage
window programs (collectively, “Excluded Assets”).
Certain plans and/or clients that we may provide services to are regulated under the Employee Retirement
Income Securities Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). We will provide employee benefit plan services to the plan sponsor
and/or fiduciaries as described above for the fees set forth in Item 5 of this brochure. We are not subject to
any disqualifications under Section 411 of ERISA. In performing fiduciary services, we are acting as an
“investment manager” as defined in section 3(38) of ERISA pursuant to section 402(c)(3) of ERISA.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We tailor the delivery of our services to meet the individual needs of our Clients. We consult with Clients
initially and on an ongoing basis, through the duration of their engagement with us, to determine risk
tolerance, time horizon and other factors that may impact the Clients’ investment and/or planning needs.
Clients are able to specify, within reason, any restrictions they would like to place as it pertains to individual
securities and/or sectors that will be traded in their account. All such requests must be provided to IRA in
writing. IRA will notify Clients if they are unable to accommodate any requests.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
As of the date of the most recent Form ADV Part 1 filing, IRA actively manages approximately $841,736,362.00
of clients’ assets. All assets included in the Firm’s AUM are managed on a discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a Client has received this brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing an Advisory Contract,
the Advisory Contract may be terminated by the Client within five (5) business days of signing the Advisory
Contract without penalty.
How we are paid depends on the type of advisory services we perform. Below is a brief description of our
fees, however, you should review your executed Advisory Contract for more detailed information regarding
the exact fees you will be paying. No increase to the agreed-upon advisory fees outlined in the Advisory
Contract shall occur without prior Client consent. Please note, lower fees for comparable services may be
available from other sources.
Investment Management Services
The fee is generally based on a percentage of assets under management and is negotiable. The annualized
fees for investment management services are generally based on the following fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Advisory Fee
Up to 1.75%
$0 - $1,000,000
1.25%
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000
1.00%
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000
0.90%
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000
0.85%
$10,000,000 - $12,500,000
0.75%
$12,500,000 and Above
Generally, the annual advisory fee is paid monthly in arrears based on the value of the Client’s account(s) as
of the last day of the billing period. The advisory fee is a straight tier. For example, for assets under
management of $2,000,000, a Client would pay 1.25%. In some cases, if agreed upon by both parties, the
annual advisory fee may be paid quarterly in arrears based on the value of Client’s account(s) as of the last
day of the billing period.
In certain circumstances, a fixed fee for services may be offered as an option. The fees or how the fees are
billed may be negotiable on a client-by-client basis depending on a number of factors, including the type and
nature of services to be provided, the amount of assets to be managed, complexity of the account, and/or
anticipated future additional assets and accounts. As with all fee schedules, the specific annual fee schedule
is identified in the Advisory Contract.
In determining the advisory fee, we may allow accounts of members of the same household to be aggregated.
IRA relies on the valuation as provided by the Client’s custodian in determining assets under management.
Our advisory fee is prorated for any partial billing periods occurring during the engagement, including the
initial and terminating billing periods. Clients may make additions or withdrawals from their account at any
time; however, IRA reserves the right to adjust our advisory fees on a pro-rata basis on account of any such
cash-flow transactions.
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If IRA utilizes an Outside Manager, the above fee schedule includes the Outside Manager’s fee. The Outside
Manager will debit the Client's account for both the Outside Manager's fee, and IRA's advisory fee, and will
remit IRA's fee to IRA.
Ongoing Financial Planning
We charge a recurring fixed fee for Ongoing Financial Planning. Generally, fees are paid monthly in arrears,
ranging from $50 to $150. The fee range is dependent upon variables including the specific needs of the Client,
complexity, estimated time, research, and resources required to provide services to you, among other factors
we deem relevant. As discussed above under Investment Management Services, the frequency, fee, or type
of fee can also be negotiable depending on a variety of factors, and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined
in your Advisory Contract.
IRA collects an initial fee, no greater than $1,500. The initial fee covers the initial construction of the
comprehensive financial plan. This work will commence immediately after the fee is paid, and the length of
time required to complete and deliver the plan is dependent on several factors including the needs of the
Client, the Client’s ability to provide any necessary information and documentation, as well as the complexity
of their financial situation. IRA may reduce or waive the initial fee at our discretion. At no time do we require
prepayment of $1,200 or more six months or more in advance of rendering the services.
Project-Based Financial Planning
We generally charge a fixed fee for Project-Based Financial Planning. Fixed fee rates range from $500 to
$3,000. The fee range is dependent upon variables including the specific needs of the Client, complexity,
estimated time, research, and resources required to provide services to you, among other factors we deem
relevant. Fees are negotiable and the final agreed upon fee will be outlined in your Advisory Contract. Fees
are due upon completion of the services. In certain circumstances, the Advisor may, at its sole discretion,
waive the fee for a one-time financial plan. IRA will not bill an amount above $1,200 more than 6 months or
more in advance of rendering the services.
Retirement Plan Consulting/Management
The fee is based on a percentage of assets under management and is negotiable. The annualized fees is based
on the following fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Advisory Fee
$7,500 (fixed fee)
$0 - $1,000,000
0.50%
$1,000,001 - $3,500,000
0.45%
$3,500,001 - $7,500,000
0.40%
$7,500,000 - $13,500,000
0.35%
$13,500,000 - $20,000,000
0.30%
$20,000,000 and Above
For accounts up to $1,000,000, we charge a recurring fixed annual fee, which is generally paid monthly in
arrears. For accounts over $1,000,000, the annual advisory fee is paid monthly in arrears based on the value
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of a Client’s account(s) as of the last day of the billing period. The advisory fee is a straight tier. For example,
for assets under management of $2,000,000, a Client would pay 0.50%.
In some cases, if agreed upon by both parties, the annual advisory fee may be paid quarterly in arrears based
on the value of the Client’s account(s) as of the last day of the billing period. Additionally, in certain
circumstances, a fixed fee for services may be offered as an option. The fees or how the fees are billed may
be negotiable on a client-by-client basis depending on a number of factors, including the type and nature of
services to be provided, the amount of assets to be managed, complexity of the account, and/or anticipated
future additional assets and accounts. As with all fee schedules, the specific annual fee schedule is identified
in the Advisory Contract.
This does not include fees to other parties, such as record keepers, custodians, or third-party administrators.
IRA relies on the valuation as provided by the Client’s custodian in determining assets under management.
Our advisory fee is prorated for any partial billing periods occurring during the engagement, including the
initial and terminating billing periods.
Fee Payment
For Investment Management services, we deduct our advisory fee from one or more account(s) held at an
unaffiliated third-party custodian, as directed by the Client. Please refer to Item 15 of this Brochure regarding
our policy on direct fee deduction. Clients may also pay by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or check. We use an
independent third party payment processor in which the Client can securely input their payment information
to pay their fee. We do not have access to the Client’s banking or credit information at any time. The Client
will be provided with their own secure portal in order to make payments.
When an Outside Manager is used, the Outside Manager will debit the Client’s account for both the Outside
Manager’s fee, and IRA’s advisory fee.
For Financial Planning services, fees are paid by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or check. We use an
independent third party payment processor in which the Client can securely input their banking information
and pay their fee. We do not have access to the Client’s banking information at any time. The Client will be
provided with their own secure portal in order to make payments.
For Retirement Plan services, fees are either paid directly by the plan sponsor or deducted directly from the
plan assets by the custodian. Please refer to Item 15 of this Brochure regarding our policy on direct fee
deduction. Clients may also pay by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or check. We use an independent third party
payment processor in which the Client can securely input their payment information to pay their fee. We do
not have access to the Client’s banking or credit information at any time. The Client will be provided with their
own secure portal in order to make payments.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses
which may be incurred by the Client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, and
other third parties such as custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire
transfer, and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities
transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are
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disclosed in a fund's prospectus. Such charges, fees, and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to our
fee, and we shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending custodians for a Client’s
transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
Clients may incur fees from third-party professionals such as accountants and attorneys that IRA may
recommend, upon Client request. Such fees are separate and distinct from IRA’s advisory fees.
Terminations and Refunds
For Investment Management services and Retirement Plan Services, the Advisory Contract may be terminated
with written notice at least 30 calendar days in advance. Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund will be
needed upon termination of the Advisory Contract. Clients will be responsible for payment of fees up to the
date of termination.
For Ongoing Financial Planning services, the Advisory Contract may be terminated with written notice at least
30 calendar days in advance. In the event of early termination prior to the initial plan being delivered, fees will
be prorated and any unearned fees will be refunded to the Client. Since fees are paid in arrears, no refund
will be needed upon termination of the Advisory Contract. Clients will be responsible for payment of fees up
to the date of termination.
For Project-Based Financial Planning services, this service is not an ongoing engagement, thus upon receipt
of the final fees, the Advisory Contract will automatically be terminated. Clients may terminate at any time
provided written notice. If fees are paid in advance, a prorated refund will be given, if applicable, upon
termination of the Advisory Contract for any unearned fee. For fees paid in arrears, Client shall be charged a
pro-rata fee based upon the percentage of the work done up to the date of termination.
Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
As referenced in Item 10, IRA and its certain supervised persons may accept compensation for the sale of
certain products, including insurance and fixed annuity products. However, the Advisor and its supervised
persons do not accept compensation for the sale of any other securities or investment products, including
asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees and do not engage in side-by-side management.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals,
pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, or other businesses.
We do not have a minimum account size requirement to open or maintain an account.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
Below is a brief description of our methods of analysis and primary investment strategies.
Methods of Analysis
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a
company’s financial statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and expertise
of the company’s management, and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data is used to
measure the true value of the company’s stock compared to the current market value. The risk of fundamental
analysis is that the information obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate
estimate of earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s value. If securities prices adjust rapidly to new
information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable performance.
Technical analysis involves using chart patterns, momentum, volume, and relative strength in an effort to
pick sectors that may outperform market indices. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or
that trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without discernible
trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends develop, outside
factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data, which can translate
into price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic market, a
technical method may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods may overreact to
minor price movements, establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which may result in losses.
Finally, a technical trading method may underperform other trading methods when fundamental factors
dominate price moves within a given market.
Cyclical analysis is a type of technical analysis that involves evaluating recurring price patterns and trends
based upon business cycles. Economic/business cycles may not be predictable and may have many
fluctuations between long-term expansions and contractions. The lengths of economic cycles may be difficult
to predict with accuracy and therefore the risk of cyclical analysis is the difficulty in predicting economic trends
and consequently the changing value of securities that would be affected by these changing trends.
Charting analysis involves the gathering and processing of price and volume information for a particular
security. This price and volume information is analyzed using mathematical equations. The resulting data is
then applied to graphing charts, which is used to predict future price movements based on price patterns and
trends. Charts may not accurately predict future price movements. Current prices of securities may not reflect
all information about the security and day-to-day changes in market prices of securities may follow random
patterns and may not be predictable with any reliable degree of accuracy.
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
The underlying principles of MPT are:
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Investors are risk averse. The only acceptable risk is that which is adequately compensated by an
expected return. Risk and investment return are related and an increase in risk requires an increased
expected return.
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● Markets are efficient. The same market information is available to all investors at the same time. The
market prices every security fairly based upon this equal availability of information.
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● The design of the portfolio as a whole is more important than the selection of any particular security.
The appropriate allocation of capital among asset classes will have far more influence on long-term
portfolio performance than the selection of individual securities.
Investing for the long-term (preferably longer than ten years) becomes critical to investment success
because it allows the long-term characteristics of the asset classes to surface.
Increasing diversification of the portfolio with lower correlated asset class positions can decrease
portfolio risk. Correlation is the statistical term for the extent to which two asset classes move in
tandem or opposition to one another.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis: We look at the experience and track record of the manager of the mutual
fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of
time and in different economic conditions. We also look at the underlying assets in a mutual fund or ETF in
an attempt to determine if there is significant overlap in the underlying investments held in other funds in the
Client’s portfolio. In addition, we monitor the funds or ETFs in an attempt to determine if they are continuing
to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does not
guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that success in the
future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF, managers of different
funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the client if that security were
to fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy
of the fund or ETF, which could make the fund or ETF less suitable for the Client’s portfolio.
Use of Outside Managers: We may refer Clients to Third Party Investment Advisers or advisory programs
(“Outside Managers”). Our analysis of Outside Managers involves the examination of the experience,
expertise, investment philosophies, and past performance of the Outside Managers in an attempt to
determine if that Outside Manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different
economic conditions. We monitor the Outside Manager's underlying holdings, strategies, concentrations, and
leverage as part of our overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as part of our due diligence process, we
survey the Outside Manager's compliance and business enterprise risks. A risk of investing with an Outside
Manager who has been successful in the past is that they may not be able to replicate that success in the
future. In addition, we do not control the underlying investments in an Outside Manager's portfolio. There is
also a risk that an Outside Manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the
portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our Clients. Moreover, as we do not control the Outside
Manager's daily business and compliance operations, we may be unaware of the lack of internal controls
necessary to prevent business, regulatory or reputational deficiencies.
Investment Strategies
Asset Allocation
In implementing our Clients’ investment strategy, we begin by attempting to identify an appropriate ratio of
equities, fixed income, and cash (i.e. “asset allocation”) suitable to the Client’s investment goals and risk
tolerance.
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A risk of asset allocation is that the Client may not participate in sharp increases in a particular security,
industry or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of equities, fixed income, and cash will change over
time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer be appropriate for the Client’s
goals. We attempt to closely monitor our asset allocation models and make changes periodically to keep in
line with the target risk tolerance model.
Passive and Active Investment Management
We may choose investment vehicles that are considered passive, active, or a combination of both styles.
Passive investing involves building portfolios that are composed of various distinct asset classes. The asset
classes are weighted in a manner to achieve a desired relationship between correlation, risk and return. Funds
that passively capture the returns of the desired asset classes are placed in the portfolio.
Active investing involves a single manager or managers who employ some method, strategy or technique to
construct a portfolio that is intended to generate returns that are greater than the broader market or a
designated benchmark. Actively managed funds are also designed to reduce volatility and risk.
We may engage in both passive and active investing in Client’s portfolio. However, we strive to construct
portfolios of funds and individual securities that we believe will have the greatest probability for achieving our
Clients’ personal financial goals with the least amount of volatility and risk rather than attempt to outperform
an arbitrary index or benchmark.
Specific investment selections are based on a number of factors that we evaluate in order to select, what we
believe to be, the highest quality funds or individual securities for our Clients. These factors include but are
not limited to underlying holdings of funds, percentage weighting of holdings within funds, liquidity, tax
efficiency, bid/ask spreads, and other smart/strategic beta factors. These factors may or may not result in the
lowest cost ETFs and mutual funds available when utilizing funds in a Client’s portfolio, but we strive to keep
internal fund expenses as low as possible.
Socially Responsible Investing
We may utilize various socially conscious investment approaches if a Client desires. IRA may construct
portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, or individual securities with the purpose of incorporating socially
conscious principles into a Client’s portfolio. These portfolios may sometimes also be customized to reflect
the personal values of each individual, family, or organization. This allows our Clients to invest in a way that
aligns with their values. IRA may rely on mutual funds and ETFs that incorporate Environmental, Social and
Governance (“ESG”) research as well as positive and negative screens related to specific business practices to
determine the quality of an investment on values-based merits. Additionally, IRA may construct portfolios of
individual securities in order to provide Clients with a greater degree of control over the socially conscious
strategies they are utilizing. IRA relies on third-party research when constructing portfolios of individual
securities with socially conscious considerations.
If you request your portfolio to be invested according to socially conscious principles, you should note that
returns on investments of this type may be limited and because of this limitation you may not be able to be
as well diversified among various asset classes. The number of publicly traded companies that meet socially
conscious investment parameters is also limited, and due to this limitation, there is a probability of similarity
or overlap of holdings, especially among socially conscious mutual funds or ETFs. Therefore, there could be a
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more pronounced positive or negative impact on a socially conscious portfolio, which could be more volatile
than a fully diversified portfolio.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original investment which
you should be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds, commodities, and any
other investment or security. Material risks associated with our investment strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall because
of a general market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the operational success of the
issuer’s operations or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work as intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium market
capitalizations are often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and
medium cap companies may face a greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the
Client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: Actively managed mutual funds tend to have a higher turnover rate than passive funds. A
high portfolio turnover would result in higher transaction costs and in higher taxes when shares are held in a
taxable account. These factors may negatively affect the account’s performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices may at times
be more volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions, we may be unable to sell or liquidate
investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable or find buyers at any price.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value may fall
below par value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices generally rise
when interest rates fall. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these
price changes. Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or Court rulings may impact the value of investments, or the
securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of your
investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities may
have other risks.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an issuer’s bankruptcy
or restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an
adverse effect on the price of all stocks.
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Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest and
repay the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively,
investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, which do not pay current interest,
but rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their values accrete over time to face value at
maturity. The market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on factors such as interest rates, credit
quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when interest rates rise and increase
when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
Exchange Traded Funds prices may vary significantly from the Net Asset Value due to market conditions.
Certain Exchange Traded Funds may not track underlying benchmarks as expected. ETFs are also subject to
the following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above (premium) or below (discount)
their net asset value and an ETF purchased at a premium may ultimately be sold at a discount; (ii) trading of
an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are
delisted from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large
decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. The Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the
underlying funds in which the Clients invest.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including
the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most other types of
bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should compare the relative
after-tax return to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s tax bracket. Investing in
municipal bonds carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in general. Those risks include interest
rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption risk, credit risk, and liquidity and
valuation risk.
Mutual Funds When a Client invests in open-end mutual funds or ETFs, the Client indirectly bears its
proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the Client will incur
higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the Client's overall portfolio may be affected
by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying
fund (such as the use of derivatives).
Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can result in the
complete loss of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial hedge to the stock against which
the call is written, the hedge is limited to the amount of cash flow received when writing the option. When
selling covered calls, there is a risk the underlying position may be called away at a price lower than the current
market price.
Annuities Annuities are long-term financial products issued by insurance companies that are primarily used
for retirement planning and income generation. They are contracts between you and an insurance company
that require the insurer to make payments to you, either immediately or in the future. You buy an annuity by
making either a single lump-sum payment or a series of payments. This is in exchange for future income,
either for a specified period or for the rest of your life. An annuity is not a life insurance policy. Fixed annuities,
which are the type of annuity offered through our insurance-licensed representatives, provide a guaranteed
rate of return and predictable income, making them appealing to risk-averse investors seeking stability. The
guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company
and are not insured by the FDIC or any federal government agency. Unlike variable annuities, which are
regulated by the SEC, involve investment risks similar to mutual funds, and may be subject to market volatility,
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the rate of return on your investments, and expenses, fixed annuities do not fluctuate in value based on
market performance. However, fixed annuities still carry certain risks, such as inflation risk (the potential that
fixed payments may lose purchasing power over time), liquidity risk (penalties and surrender charges for early
withdrawal), and issuer risk (reliance on the solvency of the insurance company).
As referenced in Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations, certain IRA employees are
licensed insurance agents who may recommend fixed annuity products when appropriate to help clients
address specific income needs or risk management objectives. These individuals only sell insurance products
and fixed annuities and do not sell variable annuities.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
IRA and its management persons have not been involved in any criminal or civil action.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
IRA and its management persons have not been involved in any administrative enforcement proceedings.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
IRA and its management persons have not been involved in any self-regulatory organization (SRO)
proceedings.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Neither IRA or its management persons is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a broker-
dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer.
Other Affiliations
Neither IRA or its management persons is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity trading advisor, or an associated person of the
foregoing entities. Please see “Related Persons” below for details regarding the affiliate of IRA.
Other Financial Industry Activities
As previously mentioned in Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss, certain IRA
personnel are licensed insurance agents. In this capacity, they may offer clients insurance-related advice or
products, including insurance and fixed annuity products. Clients should be aware that these offerings pay a
commission, which could create a potential conflict of interest, as commission-based compensation may not
align with the fiduciary obligations of a registered investment advisor. Nonetheless, IRA remains committed
to acting in each client’s best interest at all times, including when recommending commissionable insurance
or annuity products. Clients are under no obligation to purchase insurance or fixed annuity products through
IRA personnel acting in their capacity as licensed insurance agents.
Related Persons
Impact Retirement Agency is an insurance agency that is under common control with IRA. As a result of this
shared ownership, Impact Retirement Agency is considered a related person of the Firm.
Certain supervised persons of the Firm are also associated with Impact Retirement Agency. As disclosed above
under “Other Financial Industry Activities,” insurance-related advice or products offered to clients may result
in the receipt of commissions by certain IRA personnel who are licensed insurance agents.
As previously discussed, the receipt of compensation for such products, together with the Firm’s affiliation
with an insurance agency under common control, creates a potential conflict of interest. Clients are not
obligated to purchase insurance or fixed annuity products through IRA personnel acting in their capacity as
licensed insurance agents. The Firm seeks to address these conflicts by making recommendations it believes
are suitable for the client and by providing full and fair disclosure of its financial industry activities and
affiliations.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers
IRA recommends Clients to Outside Managers to manage their accounts. In the event that we recommend an
Outside Manager, we do not share in their advisory fee. Clients pay one single fee (as noted in Item 5), however
our fee is separate to the Outside Manager’s compensation and the Outside Manager will deduct the single
fee from client account(s) and remit our advisory fee to us. In addition, Clients will receive a copy of the Outside
Manager’s Form ADV 2A, Firm Brochure, which also describes the Outside Manager’s fee. You are not
obligated, contractually or otherwise, to use the services of any Outside Manager we recommend. Moreover,
IRA will only recommend an Outside Manager who is properly licensed or registered as an investment adviser.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm has a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interests of each Client. Our
Clients entrust us with their funds and personal information, which in turn places a high standard on our
conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of Ethics and represents the expected
basis of all of our dealings. The firm also adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility adopted
by the CFP® Board of Standards Inc., and accepts the obligation not only to comply with the mandates and
requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to take responsibility to act in an ethical and
professionally responsible manner in all professional services and activities.
Code of Ethics Description
This Code of Ethics does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and compliance with each of
its specific provisions will not shield our firm or its access persons from liability for misconduct that violates a
fiduciary duty to our Clients. A summary of the Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined below.
Integrity - Access persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
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● Objectivity - Access persons shall be objective in providing professional services to Clients.
● Competence - Access persons shall provide services to Clients competently and maintain the
necessary knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which they are engaged.
● Fairness - Access persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair and reasonable
to Clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose conflict(s) of interest in providing
such services.
● Confidentiality - Access persons shall not disclose confidential Client information without the specific
consent of the Client unless in response to proper legal process, or as required by law.
● Professionalism - Access persons conduct in all matters shall reflect the credit of the profession.
● Diligence - Access persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and we require all
firm access persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the Code of Ethics at least annually.
Our firm will provide a copy of its Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of
Interest
Neither our firm, its access persons, or any related person is authorized to recommend to a Client or effect a
transaction for a Client, involving any security in which our firm or a related person has a material financial
interest, such as in the capacity as an underwriter, adviser to the issuer, principal transaction, among others.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest
Our firm, its access persons, and its related persons may buy or sell securities similar to, or different from,
those we recommend to Clients. In an effort to reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest, our Code of
Ethics may require that we restrict or prohibit access persons’ transactions in specific reportable securities.
Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must be approved by IRA’s Chief Compliance Officer in advance of
the transaction in an account. IRA maintains a copy of access persons’ personal securities transactions as
required.
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Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Client’s Securities
From time to time our firm, its access persons, or its related persons may buy or sell securities for themselves
at or around the same time as they buy or sell securities for Clients’ account(s). To address this conflict, it is
our policy that neither our firm or access persons shall have priority over Clients’ accounts in the purchase or
sale of securities.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians
IRA does not have any affiliation with any custodian we recommend. Specific custodian recommendations are
made to the Client based on their need for such services. We recommend custodians based on the reputation
and services provided by the firm.
In recommending custodians, we have an obligation to seek the “best execution” of transactions in Client
accounts. The determinative factor in the analysis of best execution is not the lowest possible commission
cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full
range of the custodian’s services. The factors we consider when evaluating a custodian for best execution
include, without limitation, the custodian’s:
● Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a
separate fee for custody);
● Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account);
● Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests,
bill payment, etc.);
● Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(ETFs), etc.);
● Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions;
● Quality of services;
● Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other fees,
etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices;
● Reputation, financial strength, security and stability;
● Prior service to us and our clients.
With this in consideration, our firm recommends Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), an independent and
unaffiliated SEC registered broker-dealer firm and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”).
Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We do not have any soft-dollar arrangements with custodians whereby soft-dollar credits, used to purchase
products and services, are earned directly in proportion to the amount of commissions paid by a Client.
However, as a result of being on their institutional platform, Schwab may provide us with certain services that
may benefit us.
Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory firms like us. They
provide our Clients and us with access to their institutional brokerage services (trading, custody, reporting
and related services), many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes
available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our Clients’ accounts,
while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are generally available on an
unsolicited basis (we don’t have to request them) and at no charge to us. The benefits received by us or our
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personnel do not depend on the number of brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. As part of our
fiduciary duties to our Clients, we, at all times, must put the interests of our Clients first. Clients should be
aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by us or our related persons in and of itself creates a
potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence our choice of Schwab for custody and brokerage
services. This conflict of interest is mitigated as we regularly review the factors used to select custodians to
ensure our recommendation is appropriate. Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support
services:
1. Services that benefit you. Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range
of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client assets. The
investment products available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have
access or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our Clients. Schwab’s
services described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
2. Services that may not directly benefit you. Schwab also makes available to us other products and
services that benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account. These products and services
assist us in managing and administering our Clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both
Schwab’s own and that of third parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number
of our Clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment
research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
● provide access to Client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple Client accounts
facilitate payment of our fees from our Clients’ accounts
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● provide pricing and other market data
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● assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and Client reporting
3. Services that generally benefit only us. Schwab also offers other services intended to help us
manage and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
● Educational conferences and events
● Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
● Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
4. Your brokerage and custody costs. For our Clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab
generally does not charge you separately for custody services but is compensated by charging you
commissions or other fees on trades that it executes or that settle into your Schwab account. Certain
trades (for example, many mutual funds and ETFs) may not incur Schwab commissions or transaction
fees.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive no referrals from a custodian, broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that custodian,
broker-dealer or third party.
Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
Our firm recommends Clients establish account(s) at Schwab to execute transactions through. We will assist
with establishing your account(s) at Schwab, however, we will not have the authority to open accounts on the
Client's behalf. Not all investment advisers require their Clients to use their recommended custodian. By
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recommending that Clients use Schwab, we may be unable to achieve most favorable execution of Client
transactions, and this practice may cost Clients more money. We base our recommendations on the factors
disclosed in Item 12 herein and will only recommend custodians if we believe it's in the best interest of the
Client.
If Clients do not wish to utilize our recommended custodian, we permit Clients to direct brokerage. We will be
added to your account through a limited trading authority. However, due to restraints from not having access
to an institutional platform, we are unable to achieve most favorable execution of Client transactions. Clients
directing brokerage may cost Clients more money. For example, in a directed brokerage account, the Client
may pay higher brokerage commissions because we may not be able to aggregate orders to reduce
transaction costs, or the Client may receive a higher transaction price at their selected custodian versus our
recommended custodian.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Generally, we combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory accounts we
manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We will then distribute a portion of the
shares to participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is
typically proportionate to the size of the account, but it is not based on account performance or the amount
or structure of management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding particular circumstances and market
conditions, when we combine orders, each participating account pays an average price per share for all
transactions and pays a proportionate share of all transaction costs. Accounts owned by our firm or access
persons may participate in block trading with your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential
treatment.
Outside Managers used by IRA may block Client trades at their discretion. Their specific practices are further
discussed in their ADV Part 2A, Item 12.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Todd Mathison, Founder & CEO of IRA, will work with Clients to obtain current information regarding their
assets and investment holdings and will review this information as part of our financial planning services. IRA
does not provide specific reports to Clients, other than financial plans. Clients who engage us for investment
management services will have their account(s) reviewed on at least an annual basis by Todd Mathison,
Founder & CEO. The account(s) are reviewed with regards to the Client’s investment policies and risk tolerance
levels.
Triggers of Reviews
Events that may trigger a special review would be unusual performance, addition or deletions of Client-
imposed restrictions, excessive draw-down, volatility in performance, or buy and sell decisions from the firm
or per Client's needs.
Review Reports
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the custodian(s) for each transaction in their accounts as well as
monthly or quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements from their custodian showing all activity
in the accounts, such as receipt of dividends and interest.
IRA will provide written performance and/or holdings reports to Investment Management Clients on a
quarterly basis. We urge Clients to compare these reports against the account statements they receive from
their custodian.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Compensation Received by Impact Retirement Advisors LLC
IRA is a fee-only firm that is compensated solely by its Clients. IRA does not receive commissions or other
sales-related compensation. Except as mentioned in Item 12 above, we do not receive any economic benefit,
directly or indirectly, from any third party for advice rendered to our Clients.
Client Referrals from Solicitors
The Firm has and may from time to time continue to enter into agreements with third-party promoters
(formerly referred to as solicitors) to whom we provide compensation for successfully referring and securing
clients for us. These promoters are required to meet the disclosure requirements and disqualification
provisions in accordance with Prong 2 of the Investment Adviser Marketing Rule 206(4)-1 under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940. At the time of the initial endorsement (formerly referred to as solicitation),
the solicited client will receive a copy of IRA’s promoter disclosure brochure, which includes information such
as the nature of the relationship between IRA and the promoter and any conflicts of interest. Additionally,
prior to, or at the time of entering into an investment management agreement with IRA, the solicited client
will receive IRA’s ADV Part 2A, Privacy Policy, and ADV Part 3-CRS, as may be applicable.
The compensation paid to a promoter may vary and is detailed in the agreement and the promoter disclosure
brochure. Compensation paid to a promoter will not increase the amount of management fees charged to a
client.
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Item 15: Custody
IRA does not hold, directly or indirectly, Client funds or securities, or have any authority to obtain possession
of them. All Client assets are held at a qualified custodian.
If IRA deducts its advisory fee from Client’s account(s), the following safeguards will be applied:
i.
ii.
The Client will provide written authorization to IRA, permitting us to be paid directly from Client’s
accounts held by the custodian.
The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the Client showing all disbursements from
the accounts, including the amount of the advisory fee.
We urge you to carefully review custodial statements and compare them to the account invoices or reports
that we may provide to you and notify us of any discrepancies. Clients are responsible for verifying the
accuracy of these fees as listed on the custodian’s brokerage statement as the custodian does not assume
this responsibility. Our invoices or reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those Client accounts where we provide Investment Management Services, IRA has discretionary authority
and limited power of attorney to determine the securities and the amount of securities to be bought or sold
for a Client’s account without having to obtain prior Client approval for each transaction. Investment
discretion is explained to Clients in detail when an advisory relationship has commenced. At the start of the
advisory relationship, the Client will execute a Limited Power of Attorney, which will grant our firm discretion
over the account(s). Additionally, the discretionary relationship will be outlined in the Advisory Contract and
signed by the Client. Clients may limit our discretion by requesting certain restrictions on investments.
However, approval of such requests are at the firm’s sole discretion.
If you enter into non-discretionary arrangements with our firm, we will obtain your approval prior to the
execution of any transactions for your account(s). You have an unrestricted right to decline to implement any
advice provided by our firm on a non-discretionary basis.
If IRA has engaged an Outside Manager to assist with the management of Client’s portfolio, IRA has the
discretion to direct the Outside Manager to buy or sell securities for Client’s portfolio without obtaining prior
Client approval for each transaction.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
We do not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies, and
(2) acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client shall instruct the Client’s
qualified custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to
the Client’s investment assets. If the Client would like our opinion on a particular proxy vote, they may contact
us at the number listed on the cover of this brochure.
In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the event we
were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to you by mail,
unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we would forward you
any electronic solicitation to vote proxies.
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Item 18: Financial Information
We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to
our Clients, nor have we been the subject of any bankruptcy proceeding. We do not have custody of Client
funds or securities, except as disclosed in Item 15 above, or require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200
in fees six months or more in advance.
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