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Item 1 – Cover Page
Registered As: JMK & Associates, LLC | CRD No. 312760
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Disclosure Brochure
102 East Main Street
Spokane, Washington 99202
Office: (509) 703-7771 | Fax: (509) 703-7674
jmkfa.com
January 13, 2026
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of JMK & Associates, LLC (“the firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this
Disclosure Brochure, please contact us at (509) 703-7771 or by email at jimmy@jmkfa.com. The information
in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific
level of skill or training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information about the firm to assist you in
determining whether to retain the firm. Additional information about JMK & Associates, LLC is available on
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching our CRD number 312760.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
The ADV 2A dated January 13, 2026 is an amendment to the ADV 2A dated July 8, 2025 and is the annual
amendment. There have been no material changes.
Annually, a complete Disclosure Brochure will be offered to Clients along with a summary of material
changes, if any, within 120 days from the firm’s fiscal year-end.
At any time, the current Disclosure Brochure is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching the firm name or CRD number 312760. A copy of this
Disclosure Brochure may be requested at any time, by contacting (509) 703-7771 or by email at
jimmy@jmkfa.com.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ..............................................................................................................................................1
Item 2 – Material Changes ....................................................................................................................................2
Item 3 – Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3
Item 4 – Advisory Business .................................................................................................................................4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................................12
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ...................................................................14
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................14
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................................14
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................20
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ..........................................................................20
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .....................21
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................22
Item 13 – Review of Accounts............................................................................................................................23
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..........................................................................................24
Item 15 – Custody ...............................................................................................................................................24
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .........................................................................................................................24
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities......................................................................................................................24
Item 18 – Financial Information .........................................................................................................................24
Appendix 1 - Wrap Fee Program Brochure...………………………………………………………………….25
Privacy Policy …………………………………………………………………………………………………31
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Firm Information
The firm was organized in 2013 as an LLC in the state of Washington to help individuals and business owners
pursue their financial goals. The entity registered as an investment advisor with the SEC in 2021.
Once a client’s goals have been established, the firm can customize appropriate investments strategies
consistent with a client’s investment objective and risk profile utilizing the following products and services:
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Financial Planning
Investments
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Retirement Strategies
Estate Planning
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Insurance and Annuities
Asset Allocation
This disclosure brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices and details of
the advisory services and the applicable fees.
Principal Owner
James “Jimmy” M. King (CRD No. 5236222) is the owner of JMK & Associates. After graduating from
Eastern Washington University with a degree in Finance and Economics, he became a financial advisor
with Waddell & Reed through April 2016. Following his 9+ years with Waddell & Reed, Jimmy chose to take
his business and experience independent, creating JMK & Associates.
Advisory Services Offered
JMK & Associates, LLC provides regular and continuous management and supervision of assets as well as
financial planning primarily to individuals and business owners. Assets are managed on a discretionary or
non-discretionary basis, as selected on the written asset management agreement.
• Discretionary Authority – Client grants Advisor ongoing and continuous discretionary authority to
execute its investment recommendations without the Client's prior approval of each specific transaction.
Under this authority, Client shall allow Advisor to purchase and sell securities and instruments in this
Account(s), arrange for delivery and payment in connection with the foregoing, select and retain sub-
advisors, and act on behalf of the Client in all matters necessary or incidental.
• Non-Discretionary Authority – Advisor will not execute any investment recommendations without
Client’s prior approval (verbal or written).
Asset management focuses on investment goals, objectives, risk tolerance consistent with a client’s financial
situation. Investment portfolios consist primarily of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) as
well as individual stocks as appropriate. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain
types of securities.
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At no time will the firm accept or maintain direct custody of funds or securities. All client assets will be
managed within the designated brokerage account[s] held at a qualified custodian, according to the terms of
the account opening documents.
If a client does not receive this disclosure brochure at least 48 hours prior to entering into an investment
advisory agreement, they have a right to terminate the contract, without penalty, within five business days.
Investment Advisor Representatives are restricted to providing services and charging fees based in accordance
with the descriptions detailed in this document and the account agreement. However, the exact service and
fees charged to a particular Client are dependent upon the Investment Advisor Representative that is working
with the Client. Investment Advisor Representatives will consider the individual needs of each Client when
providing investment advice. Investment strategies and recommendations are tailored to the individual needs
of each Client but generally consist of an asset allocation consistent with:
1.
Income with Capital Preservation. Designed as a longer-term accumulation account, this
investment objective is considered generally the most conservative. Emphasis is placed on
generation of current income with minimal risk of capital loss. Lowering the risk generally means
lowering the potential income and overall return.
2.
Income with Moderate Growth. This investment objective emphasizes generation of current
income with a secondary focus on moderate capital growth.
3. Growth with Income. This investment objective emphasizes modest capital growth with some
focus on generation of current income.
4. Growth. This investment objective emphasizes achieving high long-term growth and capital
appreciation. There is little focus on generation of current income.
5. Aggressive Growth. This investment objective emphasizes aggressive growth and maximum
capital appreciation, with no focus on generation of current income. This objective has a very high
level of risk and is for investors with a longer timer horizon.
LPL Financial Sponsored Platform: Strategic Wealth Management (SWM)
Strategic Wealth Management is the name of the custodial account offered through LPL to support
investment advisory services provided by JMK & Associates, LLC. Within a SWM account, Investment
Advisor Representatives provide advice on the purchase and sale of various types of investments, such as
mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), and equities. The advice is tailored to the individual needs of
the Client based on the investment objective chosen by the Client in order to help assist Clients in attempting
to meet their financial goals. Accounts are reviewed on a regular basis and rebalanced as necessary according
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to each Client’s investment profile. More specific account information and acknowledgements are further
detailed in the account opening documents. Investment Advisor Representatives can determine if transaction
fees are sponsored by JMK & Associates, LLC or the client. When Clients are charged transaction fees, the
fees are in addition to the advisory fee whereas for when JMK & Associates, LLC sponsors, the fee includes
both the transaction fees and advisory fees.
JMK & Associates, LLC Wrap Fee Program
JMK & Associates, LLC offers SWM as a wrap fee program where the firm acts as the sponsor and portfolio
manager. A wrap fee program is an advisory account with a single fee that covers a bundle of services; such
as, portfolio management, advice, and investment research as well as trade execution, custody, and reporting
fee. Please see Appendix 1 –Wrap Fee Program Brochure, which is included as a supplement to this
Disclosure Brochure. The advisory fee for wrap accounts may be higher than non-wrap accounts to account
for the transaction fees. Depending on the anticipated level of trading, Investment Advisor Representatives
of JMK & Associates, LLC will work with each Client to determine the most cost-effective fee structure.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Investment Advisor Representatives assist Clients that are trustees or other fiduciaries to retirement plans
(“Plans”) by providing fee-based consulting and/or non-discretionary advisory services. Investment Advisor
Representatives perform one or more of the following services, as selected by the Client in the Client
agreement:
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Acting as a liaison between the Plan and service providers, product sponsors or vendors.
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Ongoing monitoring of investment manager(s) or investments in relation to written guidelines
provided by the Client to the Investment Advisor Representative.
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Preparation of reports describing the performance of Plan investment manager(s) or
investments, as well as comparing the performance to benchmarks.
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Ongoing recommendations for consideration and selection by Client about specific
investments to be held by the Plan or, in the case of a participant-directed defined
contribution plan, to be made available as investment options under the Plan.
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Training for the members of the Plan Committee regarding their service on the Committee,
including education and consulting with respect to fiduciary responsibilities.
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Assistance in enrolling Plan participants in the Plan, including conducting an agreed upon
number of enrollment meetings. As part of such meetings, Representatives may provide
participants with information about the Plan, which includes information on the benefits of
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Plan participation, the benefits of increasing Plan contributions, the impact of pre-retirement
withdrawals on retirement income, the terms of the Plan and the operation of the Plan.
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Assistance with investment education seminars and meetings for Plan participants. Such
meetings may be on a group or individual basis and includes information about the
investment options under the Plan (e.g., investment objectives, risk/return characteristics, and
historical performance), investment concepts (e.g., diversification, asset classes, and risk and
return), and how to determine investment time horizons and assess risk tolerance. Such
meetings do not include specific investment advice about investment options under the Plan
as being appropriate for a particular participant.
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Assistance at Client’s direction in making changes to investment options under the Plan.
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Assistance with the preparation, distribution and evaluation of Request for Proposals, finalist
interviews, and conversion support in connection with vendor analysis and service provider
support.
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Preparation of comparisons of Plan data (e.g., regarding fees and services and participant
enrollment and contributions) to data from the Plan’s prior years and/or a benchmark group of
similar plans.
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Assistance in identifying the fees and other costs borne by the Plan for, as specified by Client,
investment management, record keeping, participant education, participant communication
and/or other services provided with respect to the Plan.
If the Plan makes available publicly traded employer stock (“company stock”) as an investment option under
the Plan, Investment Advisor Representatives do not provide investment advice regarding company stock
and are not responsible for the decision to offer company stock as an investment option. In addition, if
participants in the Plan invest the assets in their accounts through individual brokerage accounts, a mutual
fund window, or other similar arrangement, or obtain participant loans, Investment Advisor Representatives
do not provide any individualized advice or recommendations to the participants regarding these decisions.
If a Client elects to engage the firm and our Investment Advisor Representatives to perform ongoing
investment monitoring and ongoing investment recommendation services in the Client agreement, such
services will constitute “investment advice” under Section 3(21)(A)(ii) of ERISA. Therefore, the firm and
our Investment Advisor Representative will be deemed a “fiduciary” as such term is defined under Section
3(21)(A)(ii) of ERISA in connection with those services.
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ERISA Fiduciary
Services provided by an Investment Advisor Representative may be subject to the Investment Advisers Act of
1940 (“Advisers Act”), and the advisor is a fiduciary under the Advisers Act with respect to such services. If
a Client elects to engage an Investment Advisor Representative to perform ongoing investment monitoring
and ongoing investment recommendation services to a Plan subject to ERISA in the Client agreement, such
services will constitute “investment advice” under Section 3(21)(A)(ii) of ERISA. Therefore, the Investment
Advisor Representatives will be deemed a “fiduciary” as such term is defined under Section 3(21)(A)(ii) of
ERISA in connection with those services.
Clients should understand that to the extent the Investment Advisor Representative is engaged to perform
services other than ongoing investment monitoring and recommendations, those services are not “investment
advice” under ERISA and therefore, the Investment Advisor Representative will not be a “fiduciary” under
ERISA with respect to those other services. From time to time the Investment Advisor Representative may
make the Plan or Plan participants aware of other services available that are separate and apart from the
services provided under Retirement Plan Consulting. Such other services may be services to the Plan, to a
Client with respect to Client's responsibilities to the Plan and/or to one or more Plan participants. In offering
any such services, the Investment Advisor Representative is not acting as a fiduciary under ERISA with
respect to such offering of services. If any such separate services are offered to a Client, the Client will make
an independent assessment of such services without reliance on the advice or judgment of the Investment
Advisor Representative.
Retirement Plan Rollovers
An employee generally has four (4) options for their retirement plan when they leave an employer:
1.
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3.
4.
Leave the money in his/her former employer’s plan, if permitted
Rollover the assets to his/her new employer’s plan if one is available and permitted
Rollover to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or
Cash out the account value, which has significant tax considerations
JMK & Associates, LLC provides educational services pertaining to retirement plan assets that could
potentially be rolled-over to an IRA managed by the firm. Education is based on a particular Client’s
financial circumstances.
Client Account Management
Prior to engaging JMK & Associates, LLC to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to
enter into an investment advisory agreement that defines the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities.
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Assets Under Management
Assets under management as of December 31, 2025, are as follows:
Assets under Management
Discretionary
$268,371,774
Non-Discretionary
$0.00
Total
$268,371,774
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Investment Management
Fees are paid quarterly in advance and will generally not exceed 2% of assets under management unless the
scope, complexity, amount of time or expertise required warrant a higher fee. The account custodian
calculates the advisory fee based on the prior quarter end value, multiplied by the advisory fee divided by 360
and then multiplied by 90. The fee is deducted based on a separate written authorization between the custodian
and the Client.
• Clients will receive quarterly statements from the Custodian that provides details of the advisory fees.
• The investment advisory fee in the first period of service is pro-rated from the inception date of the
account[s] to the end of the first quarter.
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If the advisory agreement is terminated before the end of the quarterly period, Client is entitled to a
pro-rated refund of any pre-paid quarterly advisory fee based on the number of days remaining in the
quarter after the termination date.
• Asset management fees are exclusive of and in addition to, brokerage fees, transaction fees, and
other related costs and expenses.
• The firm will not have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities.
Financial Planning
Financial planning is not billed separately but within the scope of the larger advisory relationship.
Mutual Fund Share Class Disclosures
JMK & Associates, LLC strives to select the lowest cost share class available; however, certain mutual fund
share classes charge a 12b-1 fee that generally amounts to an additional .25% expense ratio or more. The
purpose of 12b-1 fees, as approved by the SEC, are to cover marketing expenses and shareholder services such
as support services and “other expenses” such as legal, accounting and the administrative functions of the
custodian. When selecting a mutual fund, Investment Advisor Representatives have a fiduciary duty to choose
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the share class that helps manage the overall fee structure of the account. The entire fee structure includes
such fees as the asset management fee, the expense ratio and ticket charges.
• Mutual funds typically offer multiple share classes, including lower-cost share classes that do not
charge 12b-1 fees and are therefore usually less expensive.
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Investment Advisor Representatives will consider investing Client funds in 12b-1 fee-paying share
classes even when a lower-cost share class is available as appropriate to account for the overall fee
structure and tax considerations as well as attributes of a fund not available for lesser fees.
Compensation for Sales of Securities
JMK & Associates, LLC does not receive commission compensation for advisory services.
Cash Holdings
Cash balances invested in LPL’s multi-bank insured cash account (ICA) program are invested in Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured deposit accounts at one or more banks or other participating
depository institutions. However, clients receive the same interest rate across all ICA deposit accounts taken in
the aggregate based on a percentage of the average daily deposit balance. LPL receives a fee from the
institutions participating in the ICA program based on the value of advisory assets held in the ICA
program. This fee could be higher than the interest rate received by clients and/or could reduce the rate a client
could receive elsewhere.
Other Fees and Expenses
Clients will incur transaction charges for trades executed in their accounts unless they open a wrap fee account.
These transaction fees are separate from asset management fees. Clients will also pay the following separately
incurred expenses, which we do not receive any part of: charges imposed directly by a mutual fund, index
fund, or exchange traded fund which shall be disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (i.e., fund management fees
and other fund expenses).
If a Client’s assets are invested in mutual funds or other pooled investment products, Clients should be aware
that there will be two layers of advisory fees and expenses for those assets. Client will pay an advisory fee to
the fund manager and other expenses as a shareholder of the fund. Client will also pay Advisor the advisory fee
with respect to those assets. Most of the mutual funds available in the program may be purchased directly.
Therefore, Clients could generally avoid the second layer of fees by not using the management services of JMK
& Associates, LLC and by making their own investment decisions. Further information regarding fees
assessed by a mutual fund is available in the appropriate prospectus.
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Broker/Dealer Affiliation
Certain investment adviser representatives of JMK & Associates, LLC are also associated with LPL Financial
as broker-dealer registered representatives (“Dually Registered Persons”). In their capacity as registered
representatives of LPL Financial, certain Dually Registered Persons may earn commissions for the sale of
securities or investment products that they recommend for brokerage clients. They do not earn commissions
on the sale of securities or investment products recommended or purchased in advisory accounts through JMK
& Associates, LLC. Clients have the option of purchasing many of the securities and investment products we
make available to you through another broker-dealer or investment adviser. However, when purchasing these
securities and investment products away from JMK & Associates, LLC, you will not receive the benefit of the
advice and other services we provide.
Termination
A contract between JMK & Associates, LLC and a Client may be cancelled at any time, by either party, by
written notice to the other party. Clients will be given this brochure form ADV Part 2A, forty-eight hours in
advance of signing an agreement or they will have five business days to unconditionally cancel the agreement.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
JMK & Associates, LLC does not accept performance-based fees, fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of the assets of a Client (such as a Client that is a hedge fund or other pooled investment
vehicle).
JMK & Associates, LLC also does not participate in side-by-side management, where an advisor manages
accounts that are both charged a performance-based fee and accounts that are charged another type of fee,
such as an hourly or flat fee or an asset-based fee.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
The advisory services offered by JMK & Associates, LLC are generally provided to individuals, high net
worth individuals, pension & profit-sharing plans and corporations.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
JMK & Associates, LLC emphasizes continuous and regular account supervision. As part of our asset
management service, we generally create a portfolio, consisting of individual stocks or bonds, exchange
traded funds (“ETFs”), options, mutual funds and other public and private securities or investments. The
Client’s individual investment strategy is tailored to their specific needs and may include some or all of the
previously mentioned securities. Each portfolio will be initially designed to meet a particular investment goal,
which we determine to be suitable to the Client’s circumstances. Once the appropriate portfolio has been
determined, it is subject to review and if necessary, rebalanced based upon the Client’s individual needs,
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stated goals and objectives. Each Client can place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be
held in the portfolio.
JMK & Associates, LLC uses multiple forms of research to analyze financial data and market conditions such
as the general financial health of a company, and/or the analysis of management or competitive advantages, past
market data (primarily price and volume), business cycles as well as patterns and trends.
• Behavioral Analysis - Behavioral analysis involves an examination of conventional economics
as well as behavioral and cognitive psychological factors. Behavioral analysis seeks to combine a
qualitative and quantitative approach to provide explanations for why individuals may, at times,
make irrational financial decisions. Where conventional financial theories have failed to explain
certain patterns, the behavioral finance methodology investigates the underlying reasons and
biases that cause some people to behave against their best interests. The risks relating to behavior
analysis are that it relies on spotting trends in human behavior that may not predict future trends.
• Charting Analysis - Charting analysis utilizes various market indicators as investment selection
criteria. These criteria are generally pricing trends that may indicate movement in the markets.
Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong
investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the firm in
evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value.
Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in the technical and charting analysis may lose
value and may have negative investment performance. The firm monitors these market indicators
to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
• Cyclical Analysis - Cyclical analysis is like technical analysis in that it involves the analysis of
market conditions at a macro (entire market/economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather
than the overall fundamental analysis of the health of the company. The risks with cyclical
analysis are like those of technical analysis.
• Fundamental Analysis - Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as
investment selection criteria. These criteria consist generally of ratios and trends that may
indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being analyzed. Assets are
deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a
value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the firm in evaluating a
potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets
meeting the investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have
negative investment performance. The firm monitors these economic indicators to determine if
adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
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• Technical Analysis - Technical analysis is a trading discipline employed to evaluate investments
and identify trading opportunities by analyzing statistical trends gathered from trading activity,
such as price movement and volume. The primary risk in using technical analysis is that spotting
historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future. Even if the trend will
eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that the firm will be able to accurately predict such a
reoccurrence.
JMK & Associates, LLC will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for
shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, JMK
& Associates, LLC will buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of
the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities can fluctuate in value or lose value up to
the entire principal amount invested. Clients should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. JMK &
Associates, LLC will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and
other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of
analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. Investment Advisor Representatives
monitor economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for
the analysis of a Client's account. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by
the Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the
provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial
condition, goals or other factors that may affect this analysis. The risks associated with a particular strategy
are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client
to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio construction process. The firms’ methods of
analysis and investment strategies do not represent any significant or unusual risks however all strategies have
inherent risks and performance limitations. Clients should be aware of the following types of risks that apply
to investing and are encouraged to discuss the specific risks applicable to their account holdings:
• Business Risk – the measure of risk associated with a particular security. It is also known as
unsystematic risk and refers to the risk associated with a specific issuer of a security. All businesses
in the same industry have similar types of business risk. More specifically, business risk refers to
the possibility that the issuer of a particular company stock or a bond may go bankrupt or be unable
to pay the interest or principal in the case of bonds.
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• Call Risk – the risk specific to bond issues and refers to the possibility that a debt security will be
called prior to maturity. Call risk usually goes hand in hand with reinvestment risk because the
bondholder must find an investment that provides the same level of income for equal risk. Call risk
is most prevalent when interest rates are falling, as companies trying to save money will usually
redeem bond issues with higher coupons and replace them on the bond market with issues with
lower interest rates.
• Company Specific Risk – an unsystemic risk specific to a certain company's operations, executive
decisions and reputation which is difficult to quantify.
• Concentration Risk – concentrated portfolios are an aggressive and highly volatile approach to
trading and investing and should be viewed as complementary to a stable, highly predictable
investment approach. Concentrated portfolios hold fewer different stocks than a diversified portfolio
and are much more likely to experience sudden dramatic price swings. In addition, the rise or drop in
price of any given holding in the portfolio is likely to have a larger impact on portfolio performance,
than a more broadly diversified portfolio.
• Credit Risk – the risk that an investor could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income
security is unable or unwilling to meet its financial obligations.
• Currency/Exchange Rate Risk – the risk of a change in the price of one currency against another.
• Force Majeure– a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events,
market structure and access to funds.
• Interest Rate Risk – the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an
increase in interest rates; a bond or a fixed income fund with a longer duration will be more sensitive
to changes in interest rates than a bond or bond fund with a shorter duration.
• Inflationary Risk – the risk that future inflation will cause the purchasing power of cash flow from
an investment to decline.
• Legislative Risk – the risk of a legislative ruling resulting in adverse consequences.
• Liquidity Risk – the possibility that an investor may not be able to buy or sell an investment as and
when desired or in sufficient quantities because opportunities are limited.
• Market Risk – the risk that the value of securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or
unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or industries. This is a risk that
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will affect all securities in the same manner caused by some factor that cannot be controlled by
diversification.
• Pandemic Risk – Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease that can greatly increase morbidity and
mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international boundaries, and causing significant
economic, social, and political disruption.
• Reinvestment Risk – the risk that falling interest rates will lead to a decline in cash flow from an
investment when its principal and interest payments are reinvested at lower rates.
• Social/Political Risk – the possibility of nationalization, unfavorable government action or social
changes resulting in a loss of value.
• Taxability Risk – the risk that a security that was issued with tax-exempt status could potentially
lose that status prior to maturity. Since municipal bonds carry a lower interest rate than fully taxable
bonds, the bond holders would end up with a lower after-tax yield than originally planned.
• Terrorism Risk – an act of terror or calculated use of violence against the country, market structure
or individuals.
All investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that future performance of any
specific investment or investment strategy will be profitable or equal any specific performance level(s).
Investing in securities and other investments involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be
willing to bear. Clients are reminded to discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Types of Investments
JMK & Associates, LLC generally manages Client portfolios that consist of mutual funds, Exchange Traded
Equities (ETFs) and individual securities.
• Mutual Funds – a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in
securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets.
o Open-End Mutual Funds – a type of mutual fund that does not have restrictions on the
amount of shares the fund will issue and will buy back shares when investors wish to sell.
Investing in mutual funds carries the risk of capital loss and thus Clients may lose money
investing in mutual funds. All mutual funds have costs that lower investment returns. The
funds can be of bond “fixed income” nature (lower risk) or stock “equity” nature.
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o Closed-End Mutual Funds – a type of mutual fund that raises a fixed amount of capital
through an initial public offering (IPO). The fund is then structured, listed, and traded like a
stock on a stock exchange. Clients should be aware that closed-end funds available within the
program are not readily marketable. In an effort to provide invest or liquidity, the funds may
offer to repurchase a certain percentage of shares at net asset value on a periodic basis. Thus,
Clients may be unable to liquidate all or a portion of their shares in these types of funds.
o Alternative Strategy Mutual Funds – Certain mutual funds available in the program invest
primarily in alternative investments and/or strategies. Investing in alternative investments
and/or strategies may not be suitable for all investors and involves special risks, such as risks
associated with commodities, real estate, leverage, selling securities short, the use of
derivatives, potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes and potential illiquidity. There
are special risks associated with mutual funds that invest principally in real estate securities,
such as sensitivity to changes in real estate values and interest rates and price volatility because
of the fund’s concentration in the real estate industry.
•
Equity – An investment that generally refers to buying shares of stocks in return for receiving a future
payment of dividends and/or capital gains if the value of the stock increases. The value of equity
securities may fluctuate in response to specific situations for each company, industry conditions and
the general economic environment.
•
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – An ETF is a portfolio of securities invested to track a market
index similar to an index mutual fund, but the shares are traded on an exchange like an equity. An
ETF share price fluctuates intraday depending on market conditions instead of having a net asset
value (NAV) that is calculated once at the end of the day. The shares may trade at a premium or
discount; and as a result, investors pay more or less when purchasing shares and receive more or less
than when selling shares. The supply of ETF shares is regulated through a mechanism known as
creation and redemption that involves large specialized investors, known as authorized
participants (APs). Authorized participants are large financial institutions with a high degree
of buying power, such as market makers, banks or investment companies that provide market
liquidity. When there is a shortage of shares in the market, the authorized participant creates more
(creation). Conversely, the authorized participant will reduce shares in circulation (redemption)
when supply falls short of demand. Multiple authorized participants help improve the liquidity of a
particular ETF and stabilize the share price. To the extent that authorized participants cannot or are
otherwise unwilling to engage in creation and redemption transactions, shares of an ETF tend to
trade at a significant discount or premium and may face trading halts and delisting from the
exchange. The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the complete loss of
principal. ETFs also have a trading risk based on cost inefficiency if the ETFs are actively traded
and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large price spread and low trading volume. In addition,
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investors buying or selling shares in the secondary market pay brokerage commissions, which may
be a significant proportional cost not incurred by mutual funds.
Structured Products – 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 yield to obtain the principal
guarantee. In addition, the principal guarantee relates to 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.
Additional types of investments will be considered per Client for asset allocation and risk management
purposes.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving JMK & Associates, LLC or any of its
Supervised Persons.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Affiliation
Investment Advisor Representatives are also a Registered Representative of LPL Financial LLC (LPL), a
FINRA1/SIPC2 member broker/dealer (CRD No. 6413) that is independently owned and operated and is not
1 FINRA (Financial Regulatory Authority) is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient
regulation of the securities industry. FINRA is not part of the government but an independent, not-for-profit organization authorized
by Congress to protect America’s investors by making sure the securities industry operates fairly and honestly. http://www.finra.org
2 SIPC (Securities Investors Protection Corporation) was created under the Securities Investor Protection Act as a non-profit
membership corporation. SIPC oversees the liquidation of member broker-dealers that close when the broker-dealer is bankrupt or in
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affiliated with JMK & Associates, LLC. Please refer to Item 12 for a discussion of the benefits JMK &
Associates, LLC may receive from LPL Financial and the conflicts of interest associated with receipt of such
benefits.
In one’s separate capacity as a Registered Representative, Investment Advisor Representatives will typically
receive commission compensation for security transactions. Clients are not obligated to implement any such
recommendations.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Certain Investment Advisor Representatives are also a licensed insurance professional. Implementation of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with JMK & Associates, LLC. Commission
compensation is received for the sale of insurance products that is not offset by advisory fees. This causes a
conflict of interest. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by the Investment
Advisor Representative in their capacity as an insurance agent.
This chart is intended to explain the potential capacity a Financial Advisor can serve, and the type of
compensation received.
Capacity
Compensation
Investment Advisor Representatives
Advisory Fee
Registered Representative
Commissions
Insurance Agent
Commissions
Conflicts of interests exist because securities and insurance sales create an incentive to recommend products
based on the compensation earned rather than the best interests of the Client. Such potential conflicts of interest
are subject to review by the Chief Compliance Officer.
Neither JMK & Associates, LLC nor any of the management persons are registered or has a registration
pending to register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor,
or an associated person of the foregoing entities.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
JMK & Associates, LLC has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines our fiduciary
commitment to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with the firm (our “Supervised
Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding
financial trouble, and customer assets are missing. http://sipc.org
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our duties to you, our Client. The firm and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good
faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of the firm’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the
specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a
range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of our Code, please
contact us at (509) 703-7771 or by email at jimmy@jmkfa.com.
Personal Trading with Material Interest
JMK & Associates, LLC does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the firm does not act as the
general partner of a fund or advise an investment company. JMK & Associates, LLC does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
JMK & Associates, LLC allows our Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities, we recommend (purchase or
sell) to you presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, we must disclose to you and mitigate through
policies and procedures. As noted above, we have adopted a Code of Ethics to address insider trading
(material non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal
securities reporting.
Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
Supervised Persons may not purchase or sell any security immediately prior to or immediately after a
transaction being implemented for an advisory account, thereby preventing an employee from benefiting from
transactions placed on behalf of advisory accounts.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
JMK & Associates, LLC will generally recommend that Clients establish a brokerage account with LPL
Financial to maintain custody of assets and to effect trades. LPL Financial provides brokerage and custodial
services to independent investment advisory firms, including JMK & Associates, LLC. LPL Financial is
compensated by Clients through commissions, trails, or other transaction-based fees for trades that are
executed through LPL Financial or that settle into LPL accounts. For IRA accounts, LPL Financial generally
charges an account maintenance fee. In addition, LPL Financial also charges Clients miscellaneous fees, such
as account transfer fees. LPL Financial charges JMK & Associates, LLC an asset-based administration fee
for administrative services. Such administration fees are not directly borne by Clients but are considered
when JMK & Associates, LLC negotiates its advisory fee with Clients.
While LPL Financial does not participate in or influence the formulation of the investment advice provided,
Investment Advisor Representatives that are also Registered Representatives are restricted by FINRA rules
from maintaining Client accounts at another custodian or executing Client transactions in such Client accounts
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through any broker/dealer or custodian that is not approved by LPL Financial. As a result, the use of other
trading platforms must be approved not only by JMK & Associates, LLC, but also by LPL Financial.
Clients should also be aware that for accounts where LPL Financial serves as the custodian, the firm is limited
to offering services and investment that are approved by LPL Financial and may be prohibited from offering
services and investment vehicles that may be available through other broker-dealers and custodians, some of
which may be more suitable for a client’s portfolio than the services and investment vehicles offered through
LPL Financial.
Clients should understand that not all investment advisers require, request or recommend that clients custody
their accounts and trade through specific broker-dealers.
Clients should also understand that LPL Financial is responsible under FINRA rules for supervising certain
business activities of JMK & Associates, LLC and its Dually Registered Persons that are conducted through
broker-dealers and custodians other than LPL Financial. LPL Financial charges a fee for its oversight of
activities conducted through these other broker-dealers and custodians. This arrangement presents a conflict
of interest because JMK & Associates, LLC has a financial incentive to recommend that you maintain your
account with LPL Financial rather than with another broker-dealer or custodian to avoid incurring the
oversight fee.
Benefits Received by JMK & Associates, LLC Personnel
LPL Financial makes available to JMK & Associates, LLC various products and services designed to assist
JMK & Associates, LLC in managing and administering client accounts. Many of these products and services
may be used to service all or a substantial number of JMK & Associates, LLC’s accounts, including accounts
not held with LPL Financial. These include software and other technology that provide access to client
account data (such as trade confirmation and account statements); facilitate trade execution (and aggregation
and allocation of trade orders for multiple client accounts); provide research, pricing information and other
market data; facilitate payment of JMK & Associates, LLC’s fees from its clients’ accounts; and assist with
back-office functions; recordkeeping and client reporting.
LPL Financial also makes available to JMK & Associates, LLC other services intended to help JMK &
Associates, LLC manage and further develop its business. Some of these services assist JMK & Associates,
LLC to better monitor and service program accounts maintained at LPL Financial, however, many of these
services benefit only JMK & Associates, LLC, for example, services that assist JMK & Associates, LLC in
growing its business. These support services and/or products may be provided without cost, at a discount,
and/or at a negotiated rate, and include practice management-related publications; consulting services;
attendance at conferences and seminars, meetings, and other educational and/or social events; marketing
support; and other products and services used by JMK & Associates, LLC in furtherance of the operation and
development of its investment advisory business.
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Where such services are provided by a third party vendor, LPL Financial will either make a payment to JMK
& Associates, LLC to cover the cost of such services, reimburse JMK & Associates, LLC for the cost
associated with the services, or pay the third party vendor directly on behalf of JMK & Associates, LLC.
The products and services described above are provided to JMK & Associates, LLC as part of its overall
relationship with LPL Financial. While as a fiduciary JMK & Associates, LLC endeavors to act in its clients’
best interests, the receipt of these benefits creates a conflict of interest because JMK & Associates, LLC’s
[requirement, request or recommendation] that clients custody their assets at LPL Financial is based in part on
the benefit to JMK & Associates, LLC of the availability of the foregoing products and services and not solely
on the nature, cost or quality of custody or brokerage services provided by LPL Financial. JMK &
Associates, LLC’s receipt of some of these benefits may be based on the amount of advisory assets custodied
on the LPL Financial platform.
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker/dealers whereby an advisor enters
into an agreement to place security trades with the broker in exchange for research and other services.
LPL Financial makes available various products and services designed to assist the firm in managing
and administering Client accounts. These services include software and other technology that provide
access to Client account data (such as trade confirmation and account statements); facilitation of trade
execution (and research reports or other information about particular companies or industries;
economic surveys, data and analyses; financial publications; portfolio evaluation services; financial
database software and services; computerized news and pricing services; quotation equipment for use
in running software used in investment decision-making. These support services are provided based
on the overall relationship without a minimum production level or value of assets held with the
custodian. Consequently, it is not the result of soft dollar arrangements or any other express
arrangements that involve the execution of Client transactions as a condition to receive the services.
2. Brokerage Referrals - JMK & Associates, LLC does not receive any compensation from any third
party in connection with the recommendation for establishing a brokerage account.
3. Transaction Fees -The Custodian charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting
certain securities transactions (i.e., transaction fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds,
commissions are charged for individual equity and debt securities transactions). The Custodian enables
JMK & Associates, LLC to obtain many no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other
no-load funds at nominal transaction charges. The Custodian’s commission rates are generally
discounted from customary retail commission rates. However, the commission and transaction fees
charged by the Custodians may be higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and
broker/dealers.
4. Best execution - In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full
range of a broker/dealer’s services, including the value of research provided, execution capability,
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commission rates, and responsiveness. Accordingly, although we will seek competitive rates, to the
benefit of all Clients, we may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific
Client account transactions.
5. Aggregating and Allocating Trades - The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and
sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the most favorable net results taking into account such
factors as price, size of order and difficulty of execution. JMK & Associates, LLC may aggregate
purchases and sales for various Client accounts.
6. Transition Assistance Benefits - LPL Financial provides various benefits and payments to Dually
Registered Persons that are new to the LPL Financial platform to assist the representative with the
costs (including foregone revenues during account transition) associated with transitioning his or her
business to the LPL Financial platform (collectively referred to as “Transition Assistance”). The
proceeds of such Transition Assistance payments are intended to be used for a variety of purposes,
including but not necessarily limited to, providing working capital to assist in funding the Dually
Registered Person’s business, satisfying any outstanding debt owed to the Dually Registered Person’s
prior firm, offsetting account transfer fees (ACATs) payable to LPL Financial as a result of the Dually
Registered Person’s clients transitioning to LPL Financial’s custodial platform, technology set-up fees,
marketing and mailing costs, stationary and licensure transfer fees, moving expenses, office space
expenses, staffing support and termination fees associated with moving accounts.
The amount of the Transition Assistance payments are often significant in relation to the overall
revenue earned or compensation received by the Dually Registered Person at [his/her] prior firm. Such
payments are generally based on the size of the Dually Registered Person’s business established at
[his/her] prior firm and/or assets under custody on the LPL Financial. Please refer to the relevant Part
2B brochure supplement for more information about the specific Transition Payments your
representative receives.
Transition Assistance payments and other benefits are provided to associated persons of JMK &
Associates, LLC in their capacity as registered representatives of LPL Financial. However, the receipt
of Transition Assistance by such Dually Registered Persons creates conflicts of interest relating to
JMK & Associates, LLC’s advisory business because it creates a financial incentive for JMK &
Associates, LLC’s representatives to recommend that its clients maintain their accounts with LPL
Financial. In certain instances, the receipt of such benefits is dependent on a Dually Registered Person
maintaining its clients’ assets with LPL Financial and therefore JMK & Associates, LLC has an
incentive to recommend that clients maintain their account with LPL Financial in order to generate
such benefits.
JMK & Associates, LLC attempts to mitigate these conflicts of interest by evaluating and
recommending that clients use LPL Financial’ s services based on the benefits that such services
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provide to our clients, rather than the Transition Assistance earned by any particular Dually Registered
Person. JMK & Associates, LLC considers LPL Financial’ seeking best execution, the determining
factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative
execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker dealer’s services, including the value of
research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness when recommending or
requiring that clients maintain accounts with LPL Financial. However, clients should be aware of this
conflict and take it into consideration in making a decision whether to custody their assets in a
brokerage account at LPL Financial.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
For those Clients to whom JMK & Associates, LLC provides investment advisory services, account reviews
are conducted on an ongoing basis by the Investment Advisor Representative. All Clients (in person or via
telephone) are encouraged to review financial planning issues (to the extent applicable), investment objectives
and account performance with their Investment Advisor Representative. In addition, each Client relationship
shall be reviewed at least annually. Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client’s request.
Accounts may also be reviewed as a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the
Client’s financial situation, and/or large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account. The Client is
encouraged to notify JMK & Associates, LLC if changes occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that
might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews may be triggered by material market,
economic or political events.
Clients will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client can also establish electronic access
to the Custodian’s website so they can view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s].
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
JMK& Associates, LLC and/or its Dually Registered Persons are incented to join and remain affiliated with
LPL Financial and to recommend that clients establish accounts with LPL Financial through the provision of
Transition Assistance (discussed in Item 12 above). LPL also provides other compensation to JMK &
Associates, LLC and its Dually Registered Persons, including but not limited to, bonus payments, repayable
and forgivable loans, stock awards and other benefits.
The receipt of any such compensation creates a financial incentive for your representative to recommend LPL
Financial as custodian for the assets in your advisory account. We encourage you to discuss any such conflicts
of interest with your representative before making a decision to custody your assets at LPL Financial.
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Client Referrals from Solicitors
JMK & Associates, LLC does not engage paid solicitors for Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
JMK & Associates, LLC does not accept or maintain actual custody of funds or securities. A qualified
custodian is responsible to provide Clients with trade confirmations, tax forms and quarterly statements that
include account balance(s). Clients are advised to carefully review the information provided by the custodian
and notify their Investment Advisor Representative with any questions or if such information is not received.
• The custodian sends statements at least quarterly to clients showing all disbursements in account
including the amount of the advisory fees paid to advisor, the value of client assets upon which advisor’s
fee was based, and the specific manner in which advisor’s fee was calculated.
• Clients provide authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted in advance from client advisory
account.
• Payment of fees may result in the liquidation of a client’s positions if there are insufficient funds in the
account.
• Fees are assessed on all assets in the account(s), including securities, cash or money market balances.
• Margin debits do not reduce the value of the assets in the account for billing purposes.
• Accounts where LPL is the custodian, clients must provide authorization to LPL, per their Account
Application with LPL, for any increase in fees as a safeguard.
• Clients should review the fee calculated and deducted by the custodian to ensure that the fees were
calculated correctly.
• Clients authorize the custodian by separate agreement to deduct advisory fees on behalf of JMK &
Associates, LLC.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Clients can determine to engage JMK & Associates, LLC to provide investment advisory services on a
discretionary basis. Prior to JMK & Associates, LLC assuming discretionary authority over a Client’s
account, the Client shall be required to execute an Investment Advisory Agreement, naming JMK &
Associates, LLC as the Client’s attorney and agent in fact, granting JMK & Associates, LLC full authority to
buy, sell, or otherwise effect investment transactions involving the assets in the Client’s name found in the
discretionary account.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
JMK & Associates, LLC does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy
statements directly from the Custodian. JMK & Associates, LLC can assist in answering questions relating to
proxies, however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither the firm, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations to disclose and have not been
subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise.
• The firm does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six months or
more in the future.
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Item 1 – Cover Page
Registered As: JMK & Associates, LLC | CRD No. 312760
Appendix 1 – JMK & Associates, LLC
Wrap Fee Brochure
102 East Main Street
Spokane, Washington 99202
Office: (509) 703-7771 | Fax: (509) 703-7674
jmkfa.com
January 13, 2026
This Form ADV2A - Appendix 1 (“Wrap Fee Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and
business practices for JMK & Associates, LLC (“the firm") services when offering services according to a wrap
program. This Wrap Fee Brochure shall always be accompanied by the firm’s Disclosure Brochure, which
provides complete details on the business practices of the firm. If you did not receive the firm Disclosure Brochure
or you have any questions about the contents of this Wrap Fee Brochure or the firm Disclosure Brochure, please
contact us at (509) 703-7771 or by email at jimmy@jmkfa.com. 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. Additional information about the firm and its advisory persons are available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm name or by our CRD No. 312760. Registration does not
imply a certain level of skill or training.
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Item 2 - Material Changes
The Wrap Fee Brochure dated January 13, 2026 is an amendment to the Wrap Fee Brochure dated July 8, 2025.
There have been no changes.
If the firm amends this brochure so that it contains material changes from the last annual update, the changes
will be identified in this item.
Clients will receive, at no charge, a summary of any material changes within 120 days of the firm's fiscal year-
end and promptly (generally within 30 days) after any material changes throughout the year.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ……………………………………………………………………………..…..……….. 25
Item 2 – Material Changes ……………………………………………………………….……………….…. 26
Item 3 – Table of Contents ……………………………………………..………………………………….… 27
Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation ……………………….………….………………….....……….. 28
Item 5 – Account Requirments and Types of Clients …………….……………………………………...… 28
Item 6 – Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation ……………………………………..……..……….. 29
Item 7 – Client Information Provided by Portfolio Managers ………….…………………………..…….. 29
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers …………………………..……………….....………..… 29
Item 9 – Additional Information …………………………………………………………..…....................... 29
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Item 4 – Services, Fees and Compensation
JMK & Associates, LLC provides investment advisory services where the asset management fee and ticket
charges are "wrapped" into a single payment. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure is provided as a supplement to
the firm’s Disclosure Brochure (Form ADV 2A) to provide further details of the business practices and fee
structure. This Wrap Fee Program Brochure references back to the firm’s Form ADV 2A in which this Wrap
Fee Program Brochure serves as an Appendix. Please see Item 4 – Advisory Services of the Form ADV 2A for
details on the firm’s investment philosophy and related services.
• JMK & Associates, LLC is the sponsor and portfolio manager of this Wrap Fee Program and receives
investment advisory fees paid by Clients and pays the Custodian for the costs associated with the regular
trading activity.
•
Investment advisory fees will be calculated and deducted from the Client’s account by direct agreement
between the Client and LPL Financial. Client will receive independent statements from the Custodian.
The amount due is calculated based on the following formula: (Quarter End Value x Advisory Fee) / 360)
x 90 = Advance Billing.
The exact fee amount is provided on the LPL Account Application that is incorporated by
reference, not to exceed 2% of assets under management.
Participation in this wrap fee program may cost more or less than purchasing such services separately. For
example, a Client account with a high volume of trading is likely to benefit from the fee structure of a wrap fee
program whereas a Client with a low volume of trading is likely to benefit more from a fee structure that
charges a transaction fee per trade with a lower asset management fee or a brokerage account that does not
charge an asset management fee for active management.
Other Fees and Expenses
Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have separate operating costs that are described in each fund's
prospectus. These fees and costs will generally be used to pay management fees, account administration (e.g.,
custody, brokerage, and account reporting), and a possible distribution fee. JMK & Associates, LLC does not
receive any of the fees charged by a mutual fund or ETF. A Client could invest in these products directly,
without the services of JMK & Associates, LLC, but would not receive the advisory services to assist in
determining which products or features are most appropriate for their financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by the firm to fully
understand the total costs. Only advisory fees are retained by JMK & Associates, LLC.
Item 5 – Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Please see Item 7 – Types of Clients in the Form ADV 2A Disclosure Brochure.
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Item 6 - Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
JMK & Associates, LLC serves as sponsor and portfolio manager for the services under this Wrap Fee Program.
The firm does not charge performance-based fees. The selection of the wrap fee program for a Client is based
on their preference for a model-based account or open architecture as well as account minimum reuirements.
The performance of the wrap fee program is calculated by LPL Financial and reviewed based on account
statements and performance reports prepared by LPL Financial. There is no financial incentive to recommend
one wrap fee program over another.
JMK & Associates, LLC does not accept proxy-voting responsibility. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. JMK & Associates, LLC can assist in answering questions relating to proxies;
however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 7 – Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
JMK & Associates, LLC is the sponsor and sole portfolio manager for the Program. There is no other portfolio
manager where Client information can be shared.
Item 8 – Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
JMK & Associates, LLC is a full-service investment management advisory firm. Clients always have direct
access to the Portfolio Managers at the firm.
Item 9 – Additional Information
The backgrounds, disciplinary information (none) and other financial industry activities and affiliations is
available on the Investment Advisor Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our
firm name or by our CRD No. 312760.
Please also see Item 9 of the firm Disclosure Brochure as well as Item 3 of each Investment Advisor
Representatives Form ADV 2B Brochure Supplement (included with this Wrap Fee Program Brochure) for
additional information on how to research the background information.
JMK & Associates, LLC has implemented a Code of Ethics that defines our fiduciary commitment to each
Client. The details of the Code of Ethics can be found under Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading in the Disclosure Brochure (included with this Wrap Fee Program
Brochure).
Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”).
Details of the review policies and practices are provided in Item 13 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure
Brochure.
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Please see Item 14 – Other Compensation in the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure (included with this
Wrap Fee Brochure) for details on additional compensation that may be received by the firm or its Investment
Advisor Representatives. Each Investment Advisor Representative’s Form ADV 2B Brochure Supplement (also
included with this Wrap Fee Brochure) provides details on any outside business activities and the associated
compensation.
• JMK & Associates, LLC does not pay a referral fee for the introduction of Clients.
• Financial information is available in Item 18 of the Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure.
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Effective Date: January 2026
Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to You
JMK & Associates, LLC is committed to safeguarding the use of personal information of our Clients (also referred
to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy
(“Policy”). Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with
your private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. JMK & Associates, LLC (also
referred to as "we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have
and implements controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with
the management or servicing of our relationship with you. The firm does not sell your non-public personal
information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others except for discrete and reasonable business
purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information while servicing your
account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose how
we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Employment Information and or Government ID
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number
Assets and liabilities
Name, address, and phone number(s)
Income and expenses
E-mail address(es)
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage, and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service your account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural, and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal information
and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to protect
Client’s personal information. We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the
personal information they receive from us.
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How do we share your information?
JMK & Associates, LLC shares Client personal information to effectlively implement its services. In the
section below, we list some reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Servicing our Clients. We may share non-public personal information
with non-affiliated third parties (such as administrators, brokers,
custodians, regulators, credit agencies, consultants, or other financial
institutions) as necessary for us to provide agreed upon services to you,
consistent with applicable law, including but not limited to: processing
transactions; general account maintenance; responding to regulators or
legal investigations; and credit reporting. We may share non-public
information with broker-delear firms having regulatory requirements to
supervise certain activities of JMK & Associates, LLC.
Marketing Purposes. JMK & Associates, LLC does not disclose, and
does not intend to disclose, personal information with non-affiliated third
parties to offer you services. Certain laws may give us the right to share
your personal information with financial institutions where you are a
customer and where JMK & Associates, LLC or the Client has a formal
agreement with the financial institution. We will only share information
for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users. Your non-public personal information may be
disclosed to you and persons that we believe to be your authorized
agent(s) or representative(s).
Information About Former Clients. JMK & Associates, LLC does not
disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public personal information
to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons who are no longer
our Clients.
Other Important Information
Information for California, North Dakota, and Vermont Customers. In response to applicable state law, if the mailing address
provided for your account is in California, North Dakota, or Vermont, we will automatically treat your account as if you do not want
us to disclose your personal information to non-affiliated third parties for purposes of them marketing to you, except as permitted by
the applicable state law.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
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Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting us at (509) 703-7771 or by email at jimmy@jmkfa.com.
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