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Lowery Thomas, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: August 7, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Lowery Thomas, LLC (“LT” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content of this
Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (831) 230-6380.
LT is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about LT to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about LT and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 110058.
Lowery Thomas, LLC
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
https://www.lowerythomas.com/
Item 2 – Material Changes
LT believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. LT encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the
Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
3/20/2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 110058. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (831) 230-6380.
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Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
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Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 8
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 10
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 10
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 10
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 10
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 10
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 10
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 11
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 12
A. Compensation Received by LT .................................................................................................................................... 12
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 13
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 13
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 13
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Lowery Thomas, LLC
Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Lowery Thomas, LLC (“LT” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the laws of
the State of California. LT was founded in January 1999, and is owned and operated by Mark Vicencio, President
and CCO as well as Kenneth Cala, Vice President and Director. This Disclosure Brochure provides information
regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided by LT.
B. Advisory Services Offered
LT offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and corporations.
(each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. The Advisor’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For
more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Investment Management Services - LT provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is
achieved through continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and non-
discretionary investment management and related advisory services. LT works closely with each Client to identify
their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio
strategy. LT will then construct an investment portfolio, consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or
exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual
stocks or bonds to meet the needs of its Clients. The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the
Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as
identified between the Advisor and the Client.
LT’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate positions
that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market conditions. LT will
construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk
tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the
types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance by the Advisor.
LT evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due diligence
process. LT may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the portfolio. LT may
recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may recommend
employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement. LT may recommend selling positions
for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk
exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the
portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed
unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
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Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
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new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
At no time will LT accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority as
outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Financial Planning Services - LT will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to
Clients, as a component of wealth management services. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s
financial situation, depending on their goals and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve
preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial
goals and objectives.
This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to:
PERSONAL: Family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and financial goals.
TAX & CASH FLOW: Income tax and spending analysis and planning for past, current and future years. LT will
illustrate the impact of various investments on a Client's current income tax and future tax liability.
DEATH & DISABILITY: Cash needs at death, income needs of surviving dependents, estate planning and
disability income analysis.
RETIREMENT: Analysis of current strategies and investment plans to help the Client achieve his or her
retirement goals.
INVESTMENTS: Analysis of investment alternatives and their effect on a Client's portfolio.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
LT may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their unique situation.
For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the Client’s financial
situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the Advisor may not
provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months of contract date,
assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations
made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the transaction through
the Advisor.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging LT to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the Advisor and
the Client. These services may include:
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● Establishing an Investment Strategy – LT, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that seeks
to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – LT will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – LT will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated goals
and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – LT will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
LT does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by LT.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, LT manages $341,058,349 in Client assets, $191,666,861 of which are managed on a
discretionary basis and $149,391,488 are managed on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into a written
agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly in arrears pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory
agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of
the calendar quarter. Investment advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
First to $500,000
Next $500,000
Over $1,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
Investment advisory fees may also be based on a flat fee schedule at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The
investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take
into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts
managed by LT will be independently valued by the Custodian. LT will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuations to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However,
the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
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Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
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B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the respective quarter end date. The amount due is calculated by
applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4 to the total assets under management with LT at the end of
quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of
the investment advisory fee It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on
the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide
written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by LT to be paid directly from their account[s] held
by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided by the
Custodian.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than LT, in connection with investments
made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all securities execution and custody fees
charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge securities
transaction fees for ETF and individual stock trades in a Client’s account, provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian’s brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by LT are separate and distinct from these
custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to LT for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described
in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the
funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and a
possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of LT, but
would not receive the services provided by LT which are designed, among other things, to assist the Client in
determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and objectives.
Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by LT to fully
understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
LT may be compensated for its services at the end of the quarter after investment advisory services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will
incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and
payable by the Client. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
LT does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
LT does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by LT are as
described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held by any
Client.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
Phone: (831) 230-6380
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LT does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual fund or a
hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
LT offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates and corporations.
The amount of each type of Client is available on LT’s Form ADV Part 1A. These amounts may change over time
and are updated at least annually by the Advisor. LT generally does not impose a minimum relationship size,
however certain Independent Managers may impose a minimum.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
LT primarily employs a technical analysis method in developing investment strategies for its Clients. Research
and analysis from LT are 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.
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 LT will be able to accurately predict
such a reoccurrence.
As noted above, LT generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. LT will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, LT may also
buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. LT will assist Clients in determining an appropriate strategy
based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a Client will
meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Inverse ETFs (also called "short" funds)
Inverse ETFs seek to deliver the opposite of the performance of the index or benchmark they track. Like
traditional ETFs, some leveraged and inverse ETFs track broad indices, some are sector-specific, and others are
linked to commodities, currencies, or some other benchmark. Inverse ETFs often are marketed as a way for
investors to profit from, or at least hedge their exposure to, downward moving markets.
Leveraged ETF Risks
Leveraged ETFs seek to deliver multiples of the performance of the index or benchmark they track. These ETFs
attempt to deliver some multiple of an index's daily returns (positive or negative). Please consider the
implications to both the upside and the downside of multipliers. While it may seem that a 2x multiplier is a benefit
in an up-market cycle' it is important to remember that the same multiplier applies when the ETF moves against
the market. This could potentially result in significant losses, and highlights the additional risk associated with
Leveraged ETFs.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving LT or its management persons. LT values
the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on
any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its Advisory
Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 110058.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 1442, Pebble Beach, CA 93953
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Mr. Vicencio owns and operates Mark T. Vicencio, CPA, a tax and accounting firm. The accounting firm may
provide its services to Clients of the Advisor. Accounting clients may also be offered the advisory services of the
Advisor. Clients are not required to utilize the services provided by Mr. Vicencio.
Mr. Cala owns and operates Kenneth G. Cala, CPA, a tax and accounting firm. The accounting firm may provide
its services to Clients of the Advisor. Accounting clients may also be offered the advisory services of the Advisor.
Clients are not required to utilize the services provided by Mr. Cala.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
LT has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with LT (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to
provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. LT and its
Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation of LT’s
Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles
that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest.
To request a copy of the Advisor’s Code, please contact us at (831) 230-6380.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
LT allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. LT does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does not
act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. LT does not have a material interest in
any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
LT allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities.
The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by LT requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the
Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to
detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While LT allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterward. At no
time will LT, or any Supervised Person of LT, transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
LT does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize LT to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
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Further, LT does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-
by-trade basis.
Where LT does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the Custodian to
Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended Custodian and will
not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not recommended by LT.
However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not
engaged. LT may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of
commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation and/or the location of
the Custodian’s offices.
LT will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”)
(“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified
custodian”. LT maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives economic
benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. LT does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-
dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian. Please
see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - LT does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with the
recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where LT will place trades
within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts are
traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of
any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase
of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). LT will not be obligated to select
competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest available
transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. LT will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client.
LT may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian
for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the
same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated
in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way
that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Mark Vicencio, Chief
Compliance Officer of LT. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently
depending on the needs of the Client.
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B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify LT if changes occur in the
Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews
may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by LT
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
LT has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like LT. As a registered investment advisor
participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, LT receives access to software and related support
without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at
Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all services
provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to
put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a
custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to LT that
may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, financial start-up support, consulting
services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for
the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest. LT believes, however, that the selection
of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
The Advisor does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
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Item 15 – Custody
LT does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom LT exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a "qualified
custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and securities
and must instruct LT to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf. Clients are encouraged to
review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by LT to ensure accuracy, as
the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize LT to move funds between their
accounts, LT and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money movement activities are
conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
LT generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject to
specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by LT.
Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such authority will
be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all applicable limitations
to such authority. All discretionary trades made by LT will be in accordance with each Client's investment
objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
LT does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly from
the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client retains the
sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither LT, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability of
LT to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither LT, nor any of its Advisory Persons, have been subject to a
bankruptcy or financial compromise. LT is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
months or more in the future.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: August 7, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Lowery Thomas, LLC (“LT” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal information of our
Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as described here in our
Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. LT (also referred to as "we", "our"
and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls to
ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or
servicing of our relationship with you.
LT does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
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receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you
limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
LT does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where LT or the client
has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only share
information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent(s) or
representative(s).
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
LT does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public personal
information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons who are
no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume accounts with California addresses do not want us to
disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted by California law. We also limit
the sharing of personal information about you with our affiliates to ensure compliance with California privacy laws.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of the Advisor’s current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (831) 230-6380.
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