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Item 1 – Cover Page
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC
rd
1201 3
Ave – Suite 1680
Seattle, WA 98101
206-621-7400
WWW.KKRA.COM
March 28, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC (“KKRA”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this Brochure, please contact KKRA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jeffrey Atkin, or
Director of Compliance & Operations, LeAna Alvarado-Smith, at (206) 621-7400 or
KKRA@KKRA.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 KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC also is available on
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an Investment
the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training, and you should not choose an investment adviser solely on
the basis of its status as a registered investment adviser. Please consider the information provided to you in oral
and written communications to determine whether to hire or retain an investment adviser and to evaluate an
adviser’s qualifications and business practices.
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC
Item 2 – Material Changes
This Brochure dated March 28, 2025 does not contain any material changes from our June
7, 2024.
You may request a copy, free of charge, by contacting LeAna Alvarado-Smith, Director of
Compliance & Operations, at 206-621-7400 or leana@kkra.com.
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Item 3 -Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page .................................................................................................................................................................. i
Item 2 – Material Changes.................................................................................................................................................... ii
Item 3 - Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................................. 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................... 4
Item 7 – Types of Clients ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................................ 4
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................. 8
Item 11 – Code of Ethics ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Client
Item 13 – Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 14 –
Referrals and Other Compensation .............................................................................................. 15
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Client
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 – Voting
Securities ................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 18 – Financial Information ...................................................................................................................................... 17
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Kunath Karren Rinne & Atkin LLC, founded in 1983 and wholly owned Bruce E. Rinne,
Jeffrey Atkin, LeAna Alvarado-Smith & Kara Gerhart, is an independent, registered
investment advisor with offices in Seattle, Washington.
As of December 31, 2024, KKRA manages approximately $345.6 Million in client assets.
KKRA provides investment management and family office services. The firm’s investment
management services include separately managed portfolios for corporations, retirement
plans, foundations, individuals, families, not-for-profits and other institutions. Its
investment strategies focus on domestic cash, bond, and stock strategies. Family office
services, for clients with a minimum of $25 million under KKRA’s management, provide
clients with a customized service depending on client goals, needs such as investment
management, cash flow management, strategic philanthropy, legacy planning, and other
services such as coordination of payments or due diligence of private investments.
KKRA seeks to construct well-balanced and diversified portfolios based on academic
research, with the goal of providing investors with superior risk-adjusted returns. The
firm’s primary investment management service products use individual securities
including but not limited to stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds and fixed
income, as well as the services of other investment managers, to help clients achieve their
investment objectives, as follows:
(i) Equity Management: KKRA offers two equity strategies – Growth and Core. Client
assets are allocated and rebalanced across what KKRA believes to be a carefully
selected mix of equities to maximize returns and manage risk.
(ii) Fixed Income Management: The firm offers two fixed income strategies –
Taxable and Tax-Exempt. KKRA believes fixed income portfolios should produce
superior returns with as little volatility as possible. As a result, we buy taxable
bonds with maximum maturities of five years and for the tax-exempt strategy we
focus exclusively on a laddered strategy that limits maturities to ten years or less.
(iii) Cash Management: KKRA purchases high-quality fixed income securities (rated
"A" or better) to preserve principal, and target maturities to meet anticipated cash
flow requirements for each client; and
(iv) Family Office: Custom Strategy, we determine the client's entire asset picture;
create a customized investment and service plan based on clients needs.
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KKRA has discretionary authority over all managed accounts. When operationally feasible,
KKRA strives to accommodate client requests for certain restrictions on their accounts.
Each of these products is described in additional detail in Item 8.
In addition to investment management, KKRA provides limited financial planning advice to
its clients, at no extra charge, including assistance with answers to questions like these:
When will I be able to retire?
What is the best withdrawal strategy for me when I am retired?
How can I use my portfolio to help fund my lifestyle in retirement?
Will I need to make any changes to sustain a long retirement?
When should I take Social Security?
What are the best ways to save for my kids’ and grandkids’ college educations?
How can I build a financial legacy?
KKRA may also provide referrals to professionals who specialize in taxation, estate
planning, mortgage financing, insurance and other areas, as needed.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
As a fee-only advisory firm, KKRA is compensated through fees paid by its clients. Annual
fees will normally be based upon the value of assets managed according to the following fee
schedule. Applicant reserves the right to negotiate special fee arrangements where
circumstances warrant.
The specific manner in which fees are charged by KKRA is established in a client’s written
agreement with KKRA. KKRA will generally bill its fees on a quarterly basis in advance of
services being rendered. Except when other arrangements are made in writing, clients
authorize KKRA to directly debit fees from client accounts on a quarterly basis. Accounts
initiated or terminated during a billing period will be charged a prorated fee. Upon
termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any
earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
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Investment Strategy Portfolio Size Annual Fee
Equity Under $5 Million 1.00% of Assets Managed
$5.1 - $10 Million .85% of Assets Managed
Above $10 Million Negotiated
Balanced Under $5 Million 1.00% of Assets Managed
(Equity & Fixed Income) $5.1 - $10 Million .85% of Assets Managed
Above $10 Million Negotiated
Fixed Income Under $10 Million .70% of Assets Managed
$10.1 - $30 Million .60% of Assets Managed
Above $30 Million .50% of Assets Managed
Cash Management Under $10 Million .30% of Assets Managed
$10 - $30 Million .20% of Assets Managed
Above $30 Million .15% of Assets Managed
Family Office
Minimum $25 Million 1.25% of Assets Managed
In addition to the fees described above, clients are responsible for any brokerage
commissions, transaction fees, taxes and other related costs and expenses which shall be
incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers,
mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees, which are
disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in
addition to KKRA’s fee, and KKRA shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees,
and costs.
client
transactions and determining the reasonableness of their
Item 12 further describes the factors that KKRA considers in selecting or recommending
e.g.
broker-dealers for
compensation (
, commissions).
KKRA may provide investment advice through consultations not included in investment
supervisory services. Additionally, KKRA may provide expert witness testimony.
KKRA intends to charge an hourly rate for Partners and staff time as follows:
Partners $500.00 and Staff $250.00
Depending on the extent of the work involved as to time and complexity, these rates may
be negotiable. In general, all consulting fees are payable when work is completed. However,
the KKRA may request some portion of the fee in advance if the engagement is lengthy or if
expenses are to be incurred.
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Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
KKRA does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains
on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
KKRA provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth individuals,
pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, foundations,
endowments, as well as corporations and publicly traded companies.
KKRA requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000,000 per household. However,
KKRA, at its discretion, may reduce the foregoing minimum investment requirements.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
KKRA CORE EQUITY STRATEGY
Managed by Principal Jeffrey Atkin
The KKRA Core Equity Strategy focuses on large-cap equities defined as a market
capitalization of over $5.0 billion. While the majority of stocks in the portfolio are based in
the United States, the strategy may include non-U.S. based companies. While not
maintaining a focus on either growth or value stocks, the Strategy does seek to maintain a
portfolio with the following characteristics:
A dividend yield greater than the S&P 500
A low price/earnings ratio relative to the S&P 500
Positive free cash flow which enhances the opportunity for dividend growth
A sound, unleveraged balance sheet
An established operating history
A beta below that of the S&P 500
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KKRA GROWTH EQUITY STRATEGY
Managed by Principal Jeffrey Atkin
The Growth Equity Strategy invests in high quality companies with above average sales and
earnings growth. We define “quality” as companies with sustainable competitive
advantage and strong balance sheets. For more mature companies, we look for leading
market positions with strong barriers to entry and high margins and returns on capital, as
well as continued ability to grow faster than overall industry. For emerging companies, we
look for disruptors of existing industries through new technologies or processes with large
addressable markets and multi-year strong growth opportunities. The main goal of the
Growth Equity Strategy is to seek capital appreciation rather than dividend income. While
we look for stocks across economic sectors, the portfolio typically has higher
concentrations in technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors.
OUR GROWTH INVESTMENT PROCESS
Build a diversified portfolio of quality stocks that are either sustainable leaders in
attractive industries or disruptors of exiting industries
Moderate portfolio turnover with trading around existing positions, based on
valuation, as well as new positions
Risk control through diversification and position weights, with larger weights
ascribed to higher conviction holdings
By basing our investment philosophy on "value" and "growth" criteria, we seek to manage
the GROWTH Equity Strategy in a moderate risk manner. Turnover tends to be higher
than average, consistent with most comparable equity growth funds, as capital gains
maximization is sought.
KKRA TAXABLE BOND STRATEGY
Managed by Principal Bruce Rinne
KKRA Taxable Bond Strategy portfolios are comprised of highly marketable, investment-
grade taxable securities with maturities of five years or less. Although portfolios are not
identical, bonds of similar credit quality and maturity are selected for each client portfolio.
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OUR TAXABLE BOND INVESTMENT PROCESS
Analyze the shape of the yield curve to determine whether to emphasize shorter or
longer durations within our five-year maximum maturity scope
Purchase securities from large, highly-liquid markets for optimal flexibility and
liquidity
Buy investment grade bonds (rated "A" or better by a major rating firm) to limit
credit risk
Emphasize corporate bonds in our tax-exempt portfolios to enhance returns.
Investment grade corporate bonds currently produce higher returns on a risk-
adjusted basis than bonds of higher credit quality and similar maturity
KKRA TAX-EXEMPT BOND STRATEGY
Managed by Principal Bruce Rinne
KKRA Tax-Exempt Bond Strategy portfolios are comprised of highly marketable,
investment-grade tax-exempt securities with maturities of ten years or less. Although
portfolios are not identical, bonds of similar credit quality and maturity are selected for
each client portfolio.
OUR TAX-EXEMPT BOND INVESTMENT PROCESS
Analyze the shape of the yield curve to determine whether to emphasize shorter or
longer durations within our ten-year maximum maturity scope
Purchase securities from large, highly liquid markets for optimal flexibility
Emphasize investment grade bonds (rated “A” or better by a major rating firm) to
limit credit risk
Buy tax-exempt issues from the state of residence to either further reduce state
income taxes or hedge against such a tax (as in the State of Washington)
Principal Investment Risks
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
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Risk of Stock Investing
Stocks generally fluctuate in value more than bonds and may decline significantly over
short time periods. There is the chance that stock prices overall will decline, because stock
markets tend to move in cycles, with periods of rising prices and falling prices. The value of
a stock in which the KKRA Equity Strategies invest may decline due to general weakness in
the stock market or because of factors that affect a company or a particular industry.
Risks of Bond Investing
Default, Interest Rate & Market
Investors in KKRA bond strategies may be subject to the follow types of risk:
Default Risk is the risk that a bond issuer will be unable to make interest or principal
payments when they are due. If these payments are not made according to the agreements
in the bond documentation, the issuer can default and the investment may be lost.
Interest rate & Time to Maturity Risk: When interest rates rise, bond prices fall; on the
other hand, when interest rates decline, bond prices rise. The longer the time to a bond’s
maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
Active Management Risk for all KKRA Strategies
The strategies are subject to the risk that the portfolio managers’ judgments about the
attractiveness, value or potential appreciation of the strategy’s investments may prove to
be incorrect. If the securities selected and strategies employed by the manager fail to
produce the intended results, the strategy could underperform other investment
management companies and mutual funds with similar objectives and investment
strategies.
Foreign Investing Risk
There is a risk that our investment in foreign securities may be adversely affected by
political and economic conditions overseas, reduced liquidity or decreases in foreign
currency value relative to the U.S. dollar.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Like other registered investment advisers, KKRA is required to disclose all material facts
regarding any legal or disciplinary events that would be materially impact a client’s
evaluation of KKRA or the integrity of KKRA’s management. KKRA has no information
applicable to this Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
KKRA is not actively engaged in a business other than giving investment advice. However,
KKRA does, at no additional cost to its clients, provide limited financial planning as
described in Item 4. Neither KKRA nor any of its management persons is registered or has
an application pending to register as a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser, or associated person of the
foregoing, and KKRA does not anticipate such affiliations in the future.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics
As fiduciaries, KKRA and its employees have certain legal obligations to put clients’
interests ahead of their own. KKRA has adopted a written code of ethics based on
principles of openness, honesty, integrity and trust. At least once a year, each KKRA
employee is required to acknowledge this code in writing and agree to be bound by it.
KKRA’s code of ethics covers confidentiality of client information, personal securities
transactions, restrictions on accepting and giving of significant gifts, and reporting of
certain gifts and business entertainment items, among other things.
In rare cases, KKRA’s business may provide KKRA and its employees with access to
material nonpublic (“insider”) information. The code includes a prohibition on insider
trading and outlines strict policies that dictate how any such information is treated.
KKRA employees may have investments in some securities that are also owned by clients.
The code of ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities
and interests of the employees of KKRA will not interfere with making or implementing
decisions in the best interest of clients, while at the same time allowing employees to invest
for their own accounts. Under the Code certain classes of securities have been designated
as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not
interfere with the best interest of KKRA’s clients.
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Investors should note that, because KKRA employees may invest in the same securities as
clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by a client
in a security held by an employee. However, given the modest size of employee trades in
relation to the size of the securities and ETFs in client portfolios, KKRA believes that
employee trading is unlikely to have any material impact on purchase or sales prices
experienced by clients.
In addition, employees are required to report their trading activity quarterly and their
securities holdings annually. These reports are reviewed by KKRA’s Compliance Officer.
KKRA retains records of each trade order (specifying each participating account) and its
allocation, prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed orders are allocated as
specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders are allocated on a pro-rata basis
based on the amount of the order for each account. Any exceptions will be explained on the
trade order.
The code of ethics designates certain classes of securities (including, without limitation,
shares of open-end mutual funds) as exempt from reporting, based upon exemptions
provided under applicable federal securities laws.
It is KKRA’s policy that KKRA will not affect any principal or agency cross securities
transactions for client accounts. Principal transactions are generally defined as
transactions where an adviser, acting as principal for its own account or the account of an
affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells any security to any advisory client. A principal
transaction may also be deemed to have occurred if a security is traded between an
affiliated fund, and another client account.
An agency cross transaction is generally defined as a transaction in which a person acts as
an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser acts as a
broker for both the advisory client and for another person on the other side of the
transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise if an adviser is dually registered as a
broker-dealer or has an affiliated broker-dealer. Neither of these circumstances applies to
KKRA.
While KKRA has facilitated cross-trades with a third-party broker, we have discontinued
cross trades between unrelated accounts. In the case of related-accounts, accounts owned
by the same person, family or trust, we may facilitate cross trades at the client’s request in
the rare case the custodian is unable to complete a transfer of assets between the related
accounts.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Trading
The client has the right to specify a broker through which KKRA will execute transactions.
In the absence of such direction, we select the brokerage firm(s) that we view to be most
competitive in the areas of commission, execution capabilities and research.
In seeking best execution through a broker-dealer on behalf of KKRA’s clients, the
determinative factor for KKRA is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction
represents the best qualitative execution. KKRA takes into consideration the full range of
broker-dealer services, including historical relationship, reputation, financial strength, the
value of any research provided, execution capability, commission rates and responsiveness.
As further detailed in Item 15, accounts under KKRA’s investment management are held at
custodian banks or a brokerage firm, which allow KKRA clients the opportunity to trade
with any broker.
KKRA, consistent with its best execution obligation, negotiates transaction fee
arrangements with all executing brokers that KKRA believes are beneficial to all of its
clients.
KKRA has “soft dollar” arrangements with the following broker-dealers KKRA believes
Jefferies & Co. (“Jefferies”) and Northern Trust. KKRA may have an incentive to select or
recommend a broker-dealer based on our interest in receiving the research or other
products or services, rather than on your clients’ interest in receiving most favorable
execution.
However, KKRA believes these are financially solid companies that provide reliable, quick,
responsive and efficient execution and other services. KKRA believes these companies have
demonstrated that they can handle complex trades accurately and are willing to resolve
problems quickly and favorably for KKRA clients.
Additionally, clients may pay commissions higher than those charged by other broker-
dealers in return for soft dollar benefits. However, KKRA does regular monitoring of
market commissions rates and believes the commission rates paid by KKRA clients are in
range with the industry standards, and lower in many cases.
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KKRA has received the following research, products and services via client brokerage
commissions within the last fiscal year:
Jefferies: the following research and analysis services: BNY Mellon Analytical Solutions,
Jefferies in-house research: Jefferies Daily Newsletter and Jefco Technical Outlook.
Northern Trust: Bloomberg - a database and information service for equity and fixed
income securities, Envestnet Tamarac - a portfolio management system and the following
research and analysis services: DiBiasio & Edgington, Empirical Research Partners and
Strategas
KKRA has determined that Envestnet Tamarac and Bloomberg have both research and non-
research purposes. KKRA has made a reasonable allocation of the cost of the product based
on its uses and has paid for the non-research portions with its own hard dollars. KKRA has
maintained the appropriate books and records of its allocation computations; however
these allocation percentages may pose a potential conflict of interest.
Additionally, registrant has paid DTCC, DTN Televent, NYSE & IA Week Regulatory
Compliance with its own hard dollars.
Not all research services furnished by brokers through whom KKRA effects securities
transactions may be used in servicing all of KKRA's clients. Not all such services may be
used by applicant in connection with the clients, which paid commission to the broker
providing the services. For example, equity research products do not apply to KKRA's fixed
income clients and vice versa.
Brokerage & Custody
KKRA clients have the option of choosing a custodian bank (BNY) or a broker-dealer
(Charles Schwab) to maintain custody of assets.
KKRA does not maintain custody of your assets that we manage, although we may be
deemed to have custody of your assets if you give us authority to withdraw assets from
your account (see Item 15—Custody). Your assets must be maintained in an account at a
“qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer or bank. Charles Schwab, a registered
broker-dealer, member SIPC, is one of the qualified custodian available to KKRA clients. We
are independently owned and operated and are not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will
hold your assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities or settle transactions
when we instruct them to. Should you decide to open an account with Schwab, you will
enter into an account agreement directly with Schwab. We do not open the account for you,
although we may assist you in doing so. Even though your account is maintained at Schwab,
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we can still use other brokers to execute trades for your account as described below (see
“Your brokerage and custody costs”).
How we select brokers/custodians for custody
We seek to use a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and execute and settle
transactions on terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared with other
available providers and their services. We consider a wide range of factors, including:
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Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers,
check requests, bill payment, etc.)
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Quality of services
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Combination of transaction settlement services and asset custody services
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Reputation, financial strength, and stability
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Prior service to us and our other clients
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Your brokerage and custody costs
For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab charges you a percentage of the
dollar amount of assets in the account in lieu of commissions. Alternatively, you may elect
to have a transaction based fee schedule account which includes commissions for buy &
sells, “trade away” fee for each trade that we have executed by a different broker-dealer but
where the securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled)
into your Schwab account. These fees are in addition to the commissions or other
compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer.
Products and services available to us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ (formerly called Schwab Institutional®) is Schwab’s business
serving independent investment advisory firms like us. They provide us and our clients
with access to its institutional brokerage services (trading, custody, reporting, and related
services), many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab
also makes available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or
administer our clients’ accounts, while others help us manage and grow our business.
Schwab’s support services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we don’t have to
request them) and at no charge to us.
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Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support services:
Services that benefit you
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment
products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment
products available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have
access or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our
clients. Schwab’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your
account.
Services that may not directly benefit you
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not
directly benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and
administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own
and that of third parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number of
our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to
investment research, Schwab also makes available software and other technology that:
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Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and
account statements)
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Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client
accounts
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Provide pricing and other market data
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Facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts
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Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
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Services that generally benefit only us. Schwab also offers other services intended to
help us manage and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
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Educational conferences and events
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Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
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Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
•
Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance
providers
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Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-
party vendors to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for
some of these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab may also provide
us with other benefits, such as occasional business entertainment of our personnel.
Conflicts of Interest
Interest in Schwab’s services
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to
produce or purchase them. We don’t have to pay for Schwab’s services. These services are
not contingent upon us committing any specific amount of business to Schwab in trading
commissions or assets in custody.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Review meetings
KKRA strives to review managed accounts regularly with clients, but there is no rigid
schedule for doing so. Each client is assigned to a Portfolio Manager who is in charge of
helping the client determine which model(s) to invest in, establishing a target allocation
percentage and answering any questions the client may have about his or her specific
financial situation. KKRA offers formal review meetings between each client and his or her
Portfolio Manager at least annually and more often at each Portfolio Manager’s discretion
or upon a client’s request. Review meetings can take place in person, using web-based
services, or over the telephone. While these meetings are important whenever a client’s
circumstances or needs change, KKRA encourages clients to make time for them even when
clients believe there are no compelling reasons for a review.
Although there is no set agenda for these meetings, topics covered may include:
changes to investment objectives, which are likely to evolve over time;
long-term strategic financial targets, and how well they match up with the current
asset allocation;
the performance of each account in relation to appropriate benchmarks;
retirement projections and distribution strategies;
other assets not managed by KKRA; and
any other financial questions a client may have.
Account reviews as needed
KKRA performs a formal review of a client’s account(s) at the time of the annual review
meeting with the client.
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In addition, each account is reviewed whenever trades are needed to invest money or
withdraw it on the client’s behalf or when monitoring software indicates that a client’s
account has exceeded an allocation threshold and becomes out-of-balance from the target
allocation. In these instances, the Portfolio Manager reviews the account’s current
allocation and will seek to trade in a way that brings the account closer to its target
allocations.
Reporting
KKRA sends each client quarterly reports on managed-account performance and balances.
In addition, clients receive regular monthly statements from their custodian(s) for the
same accounts, showing account transactions and end-of-month holdings.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
From time to time KKRA may enter into agreement, with registered investment
representatives or advisors, whereby it provides cash compensation for client referrals.
Where such agreements exist, KKRA maintains written agreements as required by the
Investment Advisor's Act of 1940.
Compensation is paid from the advisory fees collected by KKRA for specific client
relationships. However, no client of KKRA solicited by such an arrangement will pay
advisory fees above those of its standard fee schedule. No additional fees or other amounts
will be changed to the client as a result of such solicitation arrangements.
In the event, a client relationship is referred by a KKRA staff member, a percentage of the
clients' net paid fee is paid quarterly to the referring staff member, after the fee has been
received by the firm, for the life of the client relationship so long as he or she remains a
staff member.
Item 15 – Custody
KKRA does not take possession of client money or securities, although KKRA generally has
the authority to deduct its advisory fees from client accounts. State Street/FNZ, BNY and
Charles Schwab serve as custodians for client accounts; however, clients have the right to
specify their own custodian or broker. Your custodian bank maintains actual custody of
your assets.
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While KKRA does not maintain custody of your assets, under government regulations, we
are deemed to have limit custody of your assets if you authorize us to instruct your
custodian bank to deduct our advisory fees directly from your account. This authorization
is not a requirement, clients must select a payment option when signing their initial
paperwork with KKRA. And a client may add or remove authorization in the future with
signed instructions.
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC
As KKRA does not have custody of your assets, written detailed instructions submitted by
the client are required to process third-party requests. Additonally, KKRA requires detailed
instructions from the client to process wire transfers and check requests. KKRA will assist
clients, who require regular ACH transfers to their personal checking accounts, with
necessary transfer paperwork. Likewise, we may assist clients when checks or journals are
needed.
At least quarterly, clients receive account statements from the custodians that hold and
maintain their managed account assets. Clients are responsible for reviewing these
custodial statements and comparing them with the quarterly reports provided by
KKRA. KKRA’s reports may vary slightly from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities. Clients
should contact KKRA immediately if any significant discrepancies or errors are discovered.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
To establish an advisory relationship with KKRA, a prospective client is required to
complete the firm’s Investment Advisory Agreement and custodial account paperwork,
giving KKRA appropriate authority to buy and sell securities on the client’s behalf. KKRA
trades only as necessary or appropriate to maintain the proper composition of a client’s
account. KKRA also initiates trades when clients add money; request withdrawals; pay fees;
or need to change the asset allocation in their accounts. KKRA is not required to contact a
client prior to placing trades in a client’s accounts.
As described in Item 4, KKRA has discretionary authority over all managed accounts. When
it is operationally feasible, KKRA strives to accommodate clients' requests for restrictions,
on their accounts, which must be provided to KKRA in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, KKRA does vote proxies. KKRA generally votes
based on the recommendation of the board of directors or similar governing body.
Whenever KKRA votes proxies, KKRA keeps records as required by federal law and
discloses the resulting votes to any affected client who requests that disclosure in writing.
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A complete copy of KKRA’s Proxy Policy is available upon request from KKRA’s Director of
Compliance & Operations, LeAna Alvarado-Smith, at 206.621.7400 or leana@kkra.com.
Clients may also obtain information from KKRA about how KKRA voted any proxies on
behalf of their account(s).
KUNATH, KARREN, RINNE & ATKIN LLC
Item 18 – Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain
financial information or disclosures about KKRA’s financial condition. KKRA has no
financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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