Overview
- Headquarters
- Greenwood Village, CO
- Average Client Assets
- $3.1 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 328474
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR JPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.85% |
| $2,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.50% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | Negotiable |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $10,000 | 1.00% |
| $5 million | $41,000 | 0.82% |
| $10 million | $66,000 | 0.66% |
| $50 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
| $100 million | Negotiable | Negotiable |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 89.53%
- Total Client Accounts
- 1,081
- Discretionary Accounts
- 1,081
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Investment Advisor Selection, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
Primary Brochure: DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR JPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC (2026-03-25)
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Disclosure Brochure
March 25, 2026
JPL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
a Registered Investment Adviser
5300 DTC Pkwy., Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(855) 575-5752
www.jplwm.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of JPL Wealth Management,
LLC (hereinafter “JPL” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact the Firm at the telephone number listed above. The information in this brochure has not been approved
or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
Item 2. Material Changes
In this Item, JPL is required to discuss any material changes that have been made to the brochure since the
last annual amendment. The following material changes have been made to this brochure:
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Item 8 has been updated to reflect the risks associated with alternative investments and options
investments.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Item 2. Material Changes ................................................................................................... .......................................... 2
Item 3. Table of Contents .................................................................................................. ........................................... 3
Item 4. Advisory Business ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation .............................................................................................. ..................................... 6
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ............................................................................... 8
Item 7. Types of Clients ................................................................................................... ............................................ 8
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ....................................................................... 8
Item 9. Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................... ..................................... 13
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................................................................... 13
Item 11. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................. ................................ 13
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... ............................. 16
Item 13. Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................... ........................... 17
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................... 17
Item 15. Custody......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Item 16. Investment Discretion........................................................................................................ ........................... 19
Item 17. Voting Client Securities ............................................................................................................................... 19
Item 18. Financial Information ....................................................................................................... ............................ 19
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Item 4. Advisory Business
JPL offers a variety of advisory services, which include financial planning, consulting, and investment
management services. Prior to JPL rendering any of the foregoing advisory services, clients are required
to enter into one or more written agreements with JPL setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the
advisory relationship (the “Advisory Agreement”).
JPL filed for registration as an investment adviser in September 2023. JPL is principally owned by Joel
Johnson, Patrick Rudy and Luke Nagell. The principals each own their membership interest through their
individually owned corporations: Joel Johnson though Prime Financial Management, Inc.; Patrick Rudy
through Party of 5, Inc.; and Luke Nagel through Gallatin, Inc.
As of December 31, 2025, JPL had $587,948,392 in assets under management, $587,948,392 of which
was managed on a discretionary basis, and $0 on a non-discretionary basis.
While this brochure generally describes the business of JPL, certain sections also discuss the activities of its
Supervised Persons, which refer to the Firm’s officers, partners, directors (or other persons occupying a
similar status or performing similar functions), employees or other persons who provide investment advice
on JPL’s behalf and are subject to the Firm’s supervision or control.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
JPL offers clients a broad range of financial planning and consulting services, which include any or all of
the following functions:
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Business Planning
•
Insurance Planning
•
Cash Flow Forecasting
•
•
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
•
Trust and Estate Planning
While each of these services is available on a stand-alone basis, certain of them can also be rendered in
conjunction with investment portfolio management as part of a comprehensive wealth management
engagement (described in more detail below).
In performing these services, JPL is not required to verify any information received from the client or from
the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.,) and is expressly authorized to rely on such
information. JPL recommends certain clients engage the Firm for additional related services and/or other
professionals to implement its recommendations. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the
Firm to recommend that clients engage JPL or its affiliates to provide (or continue to provide) additional
services for compensation, including investment management services. Clients retain absolute discretion
over all decisions regarding implementation and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations made by JPL under a financial planning or consulting engagement. Clients are advised
that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify the Firm of any change in their financial situation or
investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising JPL’s recommendations and/or
services.
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Wealth Management Services
JPL provides clients with wealth management services which include a broad range of financial planning
and consulting services as well as discretionary and/or non-discretionary management of investment
portfolios.
JPL primarily allocates client assets among various exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and individual debt
and equity securities, as well as mutual funds, independent managers and alternative investments (including
REITs or interval funds) on a lesser basis. The investment recommendations are based on the stated
investment objectives of the client.
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other investment held
in client portfolios, but clients should not assume that these assets are being continuously monitored or
otherwise advised on by the Firm unless specifically agreed upon. Clients can engage JPL to manage and/or
advise on certain investment products that are not maintained at their primary custodian, such as variable
life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held in employer sponsored retirement plans and qualified
tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these situations, JPL directs or recommends the allocation of client assets
among the various investment options available with the product. These assets are generally maintained at
the underwriting insurance company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
JPL tailors its advisory services to meet the needs of its individual clients and seeks to ensure, on a
continuous basis, that client portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives.
JPL consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to assess their specific risk tolerance, time horizon,
liquidity constraints and other related factors relevant to the management of their portfolios. Clients are
advised to promptly notify JPL if there are changes in their financial situation or if they wish to place any
limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients can impose reasonable restrictions or mandates
on the management of their accounts if JPL determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions would not
materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the Firm’s
management efforts.
Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, JPL selects certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of its clients’
assets. The specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager are set
forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. That agreement can be
between the Firm and the Independent Manager (often called a subadvisor) or the client and the Independent
Manager (sometimes called a separate account manager). In addition to this brochure, clients will typically
also receive the written disclosure documents of the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage
their assets.
JPL evaluates a variety of information about Independent Managers, which includes the Independent
Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves and
other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the
Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’
individual portfolio allocations and risk exposure. JPL also takes into consideration each Independent
Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research
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capabilities, among other factors.
JPL continues to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of the
Independent Managers. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those accounts being
managed by Independent Managers. JPL seeks to ensure the Independent Managers’ strategies and target
allocations remain aligned with its clients’ investment objectives and overall best interests.
Educational Workshops and Seminars
JPL offers and conducts educational workshops periodically for its clients free of charge.
Wrap Fee Programs
JPL does not participate in, manage, or sponsor a wrap fee program.
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
JPL offers services on a fee basis, which includes fixed fees, as well as fees based upon assets under
management or advisement.
Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
JPL charges a fixed fee for providing financial planning and consulting services under a stand-alone
engagement. These fees are negotiable, but range from $5,000 to $10,000, depending upon the scope and
complexity of the services and the professional rendering the financial planning and/or the consulting
services. If the client engages the Firm for additional investment advisory services, JPL can offset all or a
portion of its fees for those services based upon the amount paid for the financial planning and/or consulting
services.
The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth in the
Advisory Agreement. JPL requires one-half of the fee payable upon execution of the Advisory Agreement.
The outstanding balance is due upon delivery of the financial plan or completion of the agreed upon
services. The Firm does not, however, take receipt of $1,200 or more in prepaid fees, six or more months
in advance of services rendered.
Wealth Management Fees
JPL offers wealth management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under the Firm’s
management. This management fee varies in accordance with the following blended fee schedule:
PORTFOLIO VALUE
BASE FEE
First $1,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $3,000,000
Next $5,000,000
Above $10,000,000
1.00%
0.85%
0.75%
0.50%
Negotiable
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The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets
being managed by JPL on the last day of the previous quarter as determined by a party independent from
the Firm (including the client’s custodian or another third-party).
The Firm includes cash in a client’s account in determining the valuation for billing purposes. The Firm
may, in its sole discretion, not include cash in determining the fee, especially where a client has a high
percentage of cash for reasons other than the Firm's investment management decision.
If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period, the fee
payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect the interim change in portfolio value. For the initial
period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory agreement is
terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the termination and
the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), JPL can negotiate a fee rate that
differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for the Firm to
recommend that clients engage JPL for additional services for compensation, including rolling over
retirement accounts or moving other assets to the Firm’s management. Clients retain absolute discretion over
all decisions regarding engaging the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon any of the
recommendations.
Fee Discretion
JPL may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such as
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention,
pro bono activities, or competitive purposes.
Additional Fees and Expenses
In addition to the advisory fees paid to JPL, clients also incur certain charges imposed by other third parties,
such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions (collectively
“Financial Institutions”). These additional charges include securities brokerage commissions, transaction
fees, custodial fees, fees attributable to alternative assets, fees charged by the Independent Managers,
margin and other borrowing costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s account,
as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), 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. The Firm’s brokerage practices are described at length
in Item 12, below.
Direct Fee Debit
Clients provide JPL and/or certain Independent Managers with the authority to directly debit their accounts
for payment of the investment advisory fees. The Financial Institutions that act as the qualified custodian
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for client accounts, from which the Firm retains the authority to directly deduct fees, have agreed to send
statements to clients not less than quarterly detailing all account transactions, including any amounts paid
to JPL.
Use of Margin
JPL can recommend that certain clients utilize margin in the client’s investment portfolio or other
borrowing. JPL only recommends such borrowing for non-investment needs, such as bridge loans and
other financing needs. The Firm’s fees are determined based upon the value of the assets being managed
gross of any margin or borrowing.
Account Additions and Withdrawals
Clients can make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to JPL’s right to
terminate an account. Additions can be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to
liquidate any transferred securities or declines to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients
can withdraw account assets on notice to JPL, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement
procedures. However, the Firm designs its portfolios as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets
may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. JPL may consult with its clients about the
options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities are
liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, fees assessed at the mutual
fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales charges) and/or tax ramifications.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
JPL does not provide any services for a performance-based fee (i.e., a fee based on a share of capital gains
or capital appreciation of a client’s assets).
Item 7. Types of Clients
JPL offers services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business
entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. We do not impose an account minimum.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
JPL primarily employs fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis methods in developing and
selecting investment strategies for its clients. Research and analysis from the Firm is derived from numerous
sources, including financial media companies, third-party research materials, internet sources and review of
company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by
others.
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Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These
criteria are generally 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 JPL 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.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data rather than specific company data in
determining the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may involve the use of charts to
identify market patterns and trends, which may be based on investor sentiment rather than the fundamentals
of the company. 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.
Cyclical analysis is similar to 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 particular company that the Firm is recommending. The risks with cyclical
analysis are similar to those of technical analysis.
Charting analysis utilizes various market indicators as investment selection criteria. 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.
Risk of Loss
The following list of risk factors does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks
involved with respect to the Firm’s investment management activities. Clients should consult with their
legal, tax, and other advisors before engaging the Firm to provide investment management services on their
behalf.
Market Risks
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and all investors should be guided
accordingly. The profitability of a significant portion of JPL’s recommendations and/or investment
decisions may depend to a great extent upon correctly assessing the future course of price movements of
stocks, bonds and other asset classes. In addition, investments may be adversely affected by financial
markets and economic conditions throughout the world. There can be no assurance that JPL will be able
to predict these price movements accurately or capitalize on any such assumptions.
Volatility Risks
The prices and values of investments can be highly volatile, and are influenced by, among other things,
interest rates, general economic conditions, the condition of the financial markets, the financial condition of
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the issuers of such assets, changing supply and demand relationships, and programs and policies of
governments.
Cash Management Risks
The Firm may invest some of a client’s assets temporarily in money market funds or other similar types of
investments, during which time an advisory account may be prevented from achieving its investment
objective.
Equity-Related Securities and Instruments
The Firm may take long positions in common stocks of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers traded on national
securities exchanges and over-the-counter markets. The value of equity securities varies in response to
many factors. These factors include, without limitation, factors specific to an issuer and factors specific to
the industry in which the issuer participates. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively
affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments, and the stock prices of such companies may
suffer a decline in response. In addition, equity securities are subject to stock risk, which is the risk that
stock prices historically rise and fall in periodic cycles. U.S. and non-U.S. stock markets have experienced
periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future. In addition, investments
in small-capitalization, midcapitalization and financially distressed companies may be subject to more
abrupt or erratic price movements and may lack sufficient market liquidity, and these issuers often face
greater business risks.
Fixed Income Securities
While the Firm emphasizes risk-averse management and capital preservation in its fixed-income bond
portfolios, clients who invest in this product can lose money, including losing a portion of their original
investment. The prices of the securities in our portfolios fluctuate. The Firm does not guarantee any
particular level of performance. Below is a representative list of the types of risks clients should consider
before investing in this product.
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Interest rate risk. Prices of bonds tend to move in the opposite direction to interest rate changes.
Typically, a rise in interest rates will negatively affect bond prices. The longer the duration and
average maturity of a portfolio, the greater the likely reaction to interest rate moves.
• Credit (or default) risk. A bond’s price will generally fall if the issuer fails to make a scheduled
interest or principal payment, if the credit rating of the security is downgraded, or if the perceived
creditworthiness of the issuer deteriorates.
• Liquidity risk. Sectors of the bond market can experience a sudden downturn in trading activity.
When there is little or no trading activity in a security, it can be difficult to sell the security at or
near its perceived value. In such a market, bond prices may fall.
• Call risk. Some bonds give the issuer the option to call or redeem the bond before the maturity
date. If an issuer calls a bond when interest rates are declining, the proceeds may have to be
reinvested at a lower yield. During periods of market illiquidity or rising rates, prices of callable
securities may be subject to increased volatility
• Prepayment risk. When interest rates fall, the principal of mortgage-backed securities may be
prepaid. These prepayments can reduce the portfolio’s yield because proceeds may have to be
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reinvested at a lower yield.
• Extension risk. When interest rates rise or there is a lack of refinancing opportunities,
prepayments
of mortgage-backed securities or callable bonds may be less than expected. This would lengthen
the portfolio’s duration and average maturity and increase its sensitivity to rising rates and its
potential for price declines.
Mutual Funds and ETFs
An investment in a mutual fund or ETF involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF
shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’s
underlying portfolio securities. Such shareholders are also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains,
as mutual funds and ETFs are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event they sell securities for a
profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss.
Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a
broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated daily
per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholders fees (e.g., sales loads, purchase fees, redemption
fees). The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated at the end of each business day, although the actual
NAV fluctuates with intraday changes to the market value of the fund’s holdings. The trading prices of a
mutual fund’s shares may differ from the NAV during periods of market volatility, which may, among other
factors, lead to the mutual fund’s shares trading at a premium or discount to actual NAV.
Shares of ETFs are listed on securities exchanges and transacted at negotiated prices in the secondary
market. Generally, ETF shares trade at or near their most recent NAV, which is generally calculated at
least once daily for index-based ETFs and potentially more frequently for actively managed ETFs.
However, certain inefficiencies may cause the shares to trade at a premium or discount to their pro rata
NAV. There is also no guarantee that an active secondary market for such shares will develop or continue
to exist.
Generally, an ETF only redeems shares when aggregated as creation units (usually 20,000 shares or more).
Therefore, if a liquid secondary market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder
may have no way to dispose of such shares.
Finally, some mutual funds and ETFs may have lock-up periods that restrict an investor from selling their
position for a period of time. Other mutual funds and ETFs could also have early redemption fees that are
taken if the investor sells their position before a certain amount of time.
Use of Independent Managers
As stated above, JPL selects certain Independent Managers to manage a portion of its clients’ assets. In
these situations, JPL continues to conduct ongoing due diligence of such managers, but such
recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement
their investment strategies. In addition, JPL does not have the ability to supervise the Independent
Managers on a day-to-day basis.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
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JPL recommends an investment in, or allocate assets among, various real estate investment trusts
(“REITs”), the shares of which exist in the form of either publicly traded or privately placed securities.
REITs are collective investment vehicles with portfolios comprised primarily of real estate and mortgage
related holdings. Many REITs hold heavy concentrations of investments tied to commercial and/or
residential developments, which inherently subject REIT investors to the risks associated with a downturn
in the real estate market. Investments linked to certain regions that experience greater volatility in the local
real estate market may give rise to large fluctuations in the value of the vehicle’s shares. Mortgage related
holdings may give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, liquidity and
counterparty risk.
Interval Funds
JPL may recommend that certain clients invest in interval funds. An interval fund is a type of closed-end
fund with shares that do not trade on the secondary market. Instead, the fund periodically offers to
repurchase a percentage of outstanding shares at NAV. The rules for interval funds, along with the types
of assets held, make this investment largely illiquid compared with (open-end) mutual funds and ETFs.
Offers to repurchase shares may be oversubscribed, meaning that shareholders may only be able to have a
portion of their shares repurchased. There is no guarantee that an investor will be able to redeem shares
on a given repurchase date or in the desired amount. In addition, to the extent an interval fund invests
in companies with smaller market capitalizations, derivatives, or securities that entail significant market or
credit risk, the liquidity risk may be greater. The client will receive a prospectus explaining such risks.
Currency Risks
An advisory account that holds investments denominated in currencies other than the currency in which the
advisory account is denominated may be adversely affected by the volatility of currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Risks
Interest rates may fluctuate significantly, causing price volatility with respect to securities or instruments
held by clients.
Alternative Investments Risks
The performance of alternative investments (e.g., commodities, futures, hedge funds; funds of hedge
funds, private equity or other types of limited partnerships) can be volatile. Alternative investments
generally involve various risk factors and liquidity constraints, a complete discussion of which is set forth
in the offering documents of each specific alternative investment. Due to the speculative nature of
alternative investments a client must satisfy certain income or net worth standards prior to investing.
Options
We may suggest the use of options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the buyer
the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific price on or
before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a derivative
because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are calls and puts: A call gives the holder the right to buy an asset at a certain
price within a specific period of time. We will suggest the purchase of a call option(s) if we have
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determined that the stock will increase substantially before the option expires. A put gives the holder the
right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time. We will suggest the purchase of a
put option(s) if we have determined that the price of the stock will fall before the option expires. We may
use options to speculate on the possibility of a sharp price swing. We will also suggest the use of options
to “hedge” a purchase of the underlying security; in other words, we may suggest an option purchase to
limit the potential upside and downside of a security we previously recommended for purchase. We may
use “covered calls,” in which we suggest the sale of an option on a security already within a particular
portfolio. In this strategy, the portfolio will receive a fee for making the option available, and the person
purchasing the option has the right to buy the security from you at an agreed-upon price. We may use a
“spreading strategy,” in which we recommend purchase two or more option contracts (for example, a call
option for the client to buy and a call option for the client to sell) for the same underlying security. This
effectively puts the portfolio on both sides of the market, but with the ability to vary price, time, and other
factors.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
JPL has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s evaluation of its
advisory business or the integrity of its management.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
This item requires investment advisers to disclose certain financial industry activities and affiliations. The
Firm does not have any other financial industry activities or affiliations that need to be disclosed.
We will refer you to independent managers. However, while we will charge you for management of your
assets referred to these third-party advisors, we will not be paid by such third-party advisors for these
referrals.
Item 11. Code of Ethics
JPL has adopted a code of ethics in compliance with applicable securities laws (“Code of Ethics”) that sets
forth the standards of conduct expected of its Supervised Persons. JPL’s Code of Ethics contains written
policies reasonably designed to prevent certain unlawful practices such as the use of material non-public
information by the Firm or any of its Supervised Persons and the trading by the same of securities ahead of
clients in order to take advantage of pending orders.
The Code of Ethics also requires certain of JPL’s personnel to report their personal securities holdings and
transactions and obtain pre-approval of certain investments (e.g., initial public offerings, limited offerings).
However, the Firm’s Supervised Persons are permitted to buy or sell securities that it also recommends to
clients if done in a fair and equitable manner that is consistent with the Firm’s policies and procedures. This
Code of Ethics has been established recognizing that some securities trade in sufficiently broad markets
to permit transactions by certain personnel to be completed without any appreciable impact on the markets
of such securities. Therefore, under limited circumstances, exceptions may be made to the policies stated
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below.
When the Firm is engaging in or considering a transaction in any security on behalf of a client, no
Supervised Person with access to this information may knowingly effect for themselves or for their
immediate family (i.e., spouse, minor children and adults living in the same household) a transaction in that
security unless:
•
the transaction has been completed;
•
the transaction for the Supervised Person is completed as part of a batch trade with clients; or
•
a decision has been made not to engage in the transaction for the client.
These requirements are not applicable to: (i) direct obligations of the Government of the United States; (ii)
money market instruments, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper,
repurchase agreements and other high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase
agreements; (iii) shares issued by money market funds; and iv) shares issued by other unaffiliated open-end
mutual funds.
Clients and prospective clients may contact JPL to request a copy of its Code of Ethics by contacting the
Firm at the phone number on the cover page of this brochure.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
Recommendation of Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
JPL recommends that clients utilize the custody, brokerage and clearing services of Charles Schwab & Co,
Inc. through its Schwab Advisor Services division (“Schwab”) and National Financial Services LLC and
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (together with affiliates, “Fidelity” and together with
Schwab, “Custodian”) for investment management accounts. The final decision to custody assets with
Custodian is at the discretion of the client, including those accounts under ERISA or IRA rules and
regulations, in which case the client is acting as either the plan sponsor or IRA accountholder. JPL is
independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Custodian. Custodian provides JPL with access
to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to retail investors.
Factors which JPL considers in recommending Custodian or any other broker-dealer to clients include their
respective financial strength, reputation, execution, pricing, research and service. Custodian enables the
Firm to obtain many mutual funds without transaction charges and other securities at nominal transaction
charges. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged by Custodian may be higher or lower than those
charged by other Financial Institutions.
The commissions paid by JPL’s clients to Custodian comply with the Firm’s duty to obtain “best
execution.” Clients may pay commissions that are higher than another qualified Financial Institution might
charge to effect the same transaction where JPL determines that the commissions are reasonable in relation
to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking best execution, the determinative
factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution,
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taking into consideration the full range of a Financial Institution’s services, including among others, the
value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates and responsiveness. JPL seeks
competitive rates but may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for client
transactions.
JPL periodically and systematically reviews its policies and procedures regarding its recommendation of
Financial Institutions in light of its duty to obtain best execution.
Software and Support Provided by Financial Institutions
JPL receives without cost from Custodian administrative support, computer software, related systems
support, as well as other third party support as further described below (together "Support") which allow
JPL to better monitor client accounts maintained at Custodian and otherwise conduct its business. JPL
receives the Support without cost because the Firm renders investment management services to clients that
maintain assets at Custodian. The Support is not provided in connection with securities transactions of
clients (i.e., not “soft dollars”). The Support benefits JPL, but not its clients directly. Clients should be
aware that JPL’s receipt of economic benefits such as the Support from a broker-dealer creates a conflict of
interest since these benefits will influence the Firm’s choice of broker-dealer over another that does not
furnish similar software, systems support or services. In fulfilling its duties to its clients, JPL endeavors at
all times to put the interests of its clients first and has determined that the recommendation of Custodian is in
the best interest of clients and satisfies the Firm's duty to seek best execution.
Specifically, JPL receives the following benefits from Custodian: i) receipt of duplicate client confirmations
and bundled duplicate statements; ii) access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional
traders; iii) access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then
allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; and iv) access to an electronic communication network
for client order entry and account information.
These services generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no
charge to them so long as a certain amount of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained in accounts at
Custodian. Custodian’s services include brokerage services that are related to the execution of securities
transactions, custody, research, including that in the form of advice, analyses and reports, and access to
mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or
would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For client accounts maintained in its custody, Custodian generally does not charge separately for custody
services but is compensated by account holders through commissions or other transaction-related or asset-
based fees for securities trades that are executed through Custodian or that settle into Custodian accounts.
Custodian also makes available to the Firm other products and services that benefit the Firm but may not
benefit its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or Firm specific educational
events organized and/or sponsored by Custodian. Other potential benefits may include occasional business
entertainment of personnel of JPL by Custodian personnel, including meals, invitations to sporting events,
including golf tournaments, and other forms of entertainment, some of which may accompany educational
opportunities. Other of these products and services assist JPL in managing and administering clients’
accounts. These include software and other technology (and related technological training) that provide
access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution
(and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing
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information and other market data, facilitate payment of the Firm's fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist
with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services
generally may be used to service all or some substantial number of the Firm’s accounts, including accounts
not maintained at Custodian. Custodian also makes available to JPL other services intended to help the
Firm manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include professional
compliance, legal and business consulting, publications and conferences on practice management,
information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human
capital consultants, insurance and marketing. In addition, Custodian may make available, arrange and/or
pay vendors for these types of services rendered to the Firm by independent third parties. Custodian may
discount or waive fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees
of a third-party providing these services to the Firm. While, as a fiduciary, JPL endeavours to act in its
clients’ best interests, the Firm's recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Custodian
may be based in part on the benefits received and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and
brokerage services provided by Custodian, which creates a potential conflict of interest.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
JPL does not consider, in selecting or recommending broker-dealers, whether the Firm receives client
referrals from the Financial Institutions or other third party.
Directed Brokerage
JPL recommends broker-dealers to its clients, and does not allow clients to direct brokerage outside of those
recommendations due to our inability to secure best execution through outside broker-dealers.
Trade Aggregation
Transactions for each client will be effected independently, unless JPL decides to purchase or sell the same
securities for several clients at approximately the same time. JPL may (but is not obligated to) combine or
“batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates or to allocate
equitably among the Firm’s clients differences in prices and commissions or other transaction costs that
might not have been obtained had such orders been placed independently. Under this procedure,
transactions will be averaged as to price and allocated among JPL’s clients pro rata to the purchase and sale
orders placed for each client on any given day. To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate client
orders for the purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which JPL’s Supervised Persons may
invest, the Firm does so in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and no-
action guidance provided by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. JPL does not
receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the particular
circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which include: (i) when only a
small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated to the account with the smallest order or
the smallest position or to an account that is out of line with respect to security or sector weightings relative
to other portfolios, with similar mandates; (ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account
has limitations in its investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are
expected to produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an
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account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be
reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is
placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash; (v) in cases
when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more
accounts, the Firm may exclude the account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro
rata basis among the remaining accounts; or (vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed
in all accounts, shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
Account Reviews
JPL monitors client portfolios on a continuous and ongoing basis and regular account reviews are conducted
on at least an annual basis. The Firm provides daily oversight of client positions and a quarterly review of
all account allocations to ensure they are in line with the client’s stated risk profile. Such reviews are
conducted by the Firm’s investment adviser representatives. All investment advisory clients are encouraged
to discuss their needs, goals and objectives with JPL and to keep the Firm informed of any changes thereto.
Account Statements and Reports
Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements directly
from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. Clients should compare the account
statements they receive from their custodian with any documents or reports they receive from JPL or an
outside service provider.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Client Referrals
JPL does not compensate any individuals to refer clients to the Firm.
Other Compensation
The Firm receives economic benefits from Custodian. The benefits, conflicts of interest and how they are addressed
are discussed above in response to Item 12.
Item 15. Custody
JPL is deemed to have custody of client funds and securities because the Firm is given the ability to debit
client accounts for payment of the Firm’s fees. As such, client funds and securities are maintained at one
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or more Financial Institutions that serve as the qualified custodian with respect to such assets. Such
qualified custodians will send account statements to clients at least once per calendar quarter that typically
detail any transactions in such account for the relevant period.
In addition, as discussed in Item 13, JPL will also send, or otherwise make available, periodic supplemental
reports to clients. Clients should carefully review the statements sent directly by the Financial Institutions
and compare them to those received from JPL. Any other custody disclosures can be found in the Firm’s
Form ADV Part 1.
Standing Letters of Authorization
JPL also has custody due to clients giving the Firm limited power of attorney in a standing letter of
authorization (“SLOA”) to disburse funds to one or more third parties as specifically designated by the
client. In such circumstances, the Firm will implement the steps in the SEC’s no-action letter on February
21, 2017 which includes (in summary): i) client will provide instruction for the SLOA to the custodian; ii)
client will authorize the Firm to direct transfers to the specific third party; iii) the custodian will perform
appropriate verification of the instruction and provide a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after
each transfer; iv) the client will have the ability to terminate or change the instruction; v) the Firm will have
no authority or ability to designate or change the identity or any information about the third party; vi) the
Firm will keep records showing that the third party is not a related party of the Firm or located at the same
address as the Firm; and vii) the custodian will send the client an initial and annual notice confirming the
SLOA instructions.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
JPL is given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of clients. JPL is considered to exercise
investment discretion over a client’s account if it can effect and/or direct transactions in client accounts
without first seeking their consent. JPL is given this authority through a power-of-attorney included in the
agreement between JPL and the client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as certain
securities not to be bought or sold). JPL takes discretion over the following activities:
• The securities to be purchased or sold;
• The amount of securities to be purchased or sold;
• When transactions are made; and
• The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
Acceptance of Proxy Voting Authority
JPL accepts the authority to vote a client’s securities (i.e., proxies) on their behalf. When JPL accepts such
responsibility, it will only cast proxy votes in a manner consistent with the best interest of its clients. Absent
special circumstances, which are fully-described in the Firm’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures, all
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proxies will be voted consistent with guidelines established and described in JPL’s Proxy Voting Policies
and Procedures, as they may be amended from time-to-time. Clients may contact JPL to request information
about how the Firm voted proxies for that client’s securities or to get a copy of JPL’s Proxy Voting Policies
and Procedures. A brief summary of JPL’s Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is as follows:
• JPL has formed a Proxy Voting Committee that will be responsible for monitoring corporate actions,
making voting decisions in the best interest of clients, and ensuring that proxies are submitted in a
timely manner.
• The Proxy Voting Committee can delegate the authority to vote proxies to a third party. In those
situations, the Proxy Voting Committee will do initial and ongoing due diligence on that third-party,
including a review of that company’s policies and procedures, conflicts of interest and a sampling of
voting decisions.
• In lieu of delegating to a third-party, the Proxy Voting Committee will vote proxies according to
JPL’s then current Proxy Voting Guidelines. The Proxy Voting Guidelines include many specific
examples of voting decisions for the types of proposals that are most frequently presented, including:
composition of the board of directors; approval of independent auditors; management and director
compensation; anti-takeover mechanisms and related issues; changes to capital structure; corporate
and social policy issues; and issues involving mutual funds.
• Although the Proxy Voting Guidelines are followed as a general policy, certain issues are considered
on a case-by-case basis based on the relevant facts and circumstances. Since corporate governance
issues are diverse and continually evolving, the Firm devotes an appropriate amount of time and
resources to monitor these changes.
• Clients cannot direct JPL’s vote on a particular solicitation but can revoke the Firm’s authority to
vote proxies.
• Clients cannot direct JPL’s vote on a particular solicitation but can revoke the Firm’s authority to
vote proxies.
In situations where there is a conflict of interest in the voting of proxies due to business or personal
relationships that JPL maintains with persons having an interest in the outcome of certain votes, the Firm
takes appropriate steps to ensure that its proxy voting decisions are made in the best interest of its clients
and are not the product of such conflict. The Firm can also delegate the voting to a third-party. In those
situations, the Firm will remain responsible for overseeing the third party to ensure that proxies are voted in
the best interest of the clients.
Item 18. Financial Information
JPL is not required to disclose any financial information listed in the instructions to Item 18 because:
• The Firm does not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more
in advance of services rendered;
• The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet
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contractual commitments to clients; and
The Firm has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past ten years.
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