Overview

Assets Under Management: $170 million
Headquarters: BUFFALO, NY
High-Net-Worth Clients: 39
Average Client Assets: $4 million

Services Offered

Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals

Fee Structure

Primary Fee Schedule (MILLER GESKO FORM ADV PART 2A (JULY 15, 2025))

MinMaxMarginal Fee Rate
$0 $2,000,000 1.00%
$2,000,001 $4,500,000 0.75%
$4,500,001 and above 0.50%
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total AssetsAnnual FeesAverage Fee Rate
$1 million $10,000 1.00%
$5 million $41,250 0.82%
$10 million $66,250 0.66%
$50 million $266,250 0.53%
$100 million $516,250 0.52%

Clients

Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 39
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 86.53
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $4 million
Total Client Accounts: 244
Discretionary Accounts: 174
Non-Discretionary Accounts: 70

Regulatory Filings

CRD Number: 109671
Last Filing Date: 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Website: https://millergesko.com

Form ADV Documents

Primary Brochure: MILLER GESKO FORM ADV PART 2A (JULY 15, 2025) (2025-07-21)

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Miller, Gesko & Company, Inc. d/b/a Miller Gesko Wealth Management Main Office 237 Main Street Suite 600 Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: 716-852-7628 Branch Office 8586 Potter Park Drive, Suite 113 Sarasota, FL 34238 Phone: 941-922-9747 www.millergesko.com July 15, 2025 FORM ADV PART 2A – BROCHURE Item 1 – Cover Page This disclosure brochure provides clients with information about the qualifications and business practices of Miller, Gesko & Company, Inc. d/b/a Miller Gesko Wealth Management (“Miller Gesko”), an independent investment advisory firm registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). It also describes the services Miller Gesko provides as well as background information on those individuals who provide investment advisory services on behalf of Miller Gesko. Please contact Henry Z. Urban, Chief Compliance Officer of Miller Gesko, at 716-852-7628 if you have any questions about the contents of this disclosure brochure. The information in this disclosure brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. Registration with the SEC does not imply that Miller Gesko or any individual providing investment advisory services on behalf of Miller Gesko possess a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Miller Gesko is available on the Internet at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Miller Gesko is 109671. Item 2 – Material Changes This item discusses specific material changes to the Miller, Gesko & Company, Inc. d/b/a Miller Gesko Wealth Management (“Miller Gesko”) disclosure brochure. Miller Gesko will ensure that clients receive a summary of any materials changes to this and subsequent disclosure brochures within 120 days of the close of its fiscal year which occurs at the end of the calendar year. Miller Gesko may further provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary. Miller Gesko will also provide clients with a new disclosure brochure as necessary based on changes or new information, at any time, without charge. Since the date of its last annual amendment filing (March 3, 2025) Miller Gesko has made the following material changes to this disclosure brochure: Item 4 – Advisory Business Paul R. Gesko is no longer an owner of Miller Gesko. The principal owners are Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Henry Z. Urban. Item 3 – Table of Contents Item 4 - Advisory Business ......................................................................................................... 1 Item 5 - Fees And Compensation .............................................................................................. 3 Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ..................................... 6 Item 7 - Types of Clients ............................................................................................................. 6 Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .............................. 6 Item 9 - Disciplinary History ................................................................................................... 16 Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................... 16 Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................ 18 Item 13 - Review Of Accounts ................................................................................................ 21 Item 14 - Client Referrals And Other Compensation .......................................................... 22 Item 15 - Custody ..................................................................................................................... 22 Item 16 - Investment Discretion ............................................................................................ 23 Item 17 - Voting Client Securities .......................................................................................... 23 Item 18 - Financial Information ............................................................................................. 24 Item 19 – Additional Information .......................................................................................... 24 1 Item 4 - Advisory Business A. The Company Miller, Gesko & Company, Inc. d/b/a Miller Gesko Wealth Management is a privately-held New York corporation that has been providing investment advisory services as an SEC- registered investment adviser since 1986. Throughout this disclosure brochure, Miller Gesko & Company, Inc. is referred to as “Miller Gesko”. The principal owner of Miller Gesko are Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Henry Z. Urban. B. Advisory Services Miller Gesko offers the following investment advisory services: Investment Management Services Miller Gesko provides comprehensive investment management services. Through personal discussions, during which goals and objectives based on a client's particular circumstances are established, Miller Gesko and the client agree on guidelines that quantify the client’s risk profile and investment objectives. If requested by the client, Miller Gesko will include outside investments (e.g., investments not directly managed by Miller Gesko) for allocation and planning purposes. Thereafter, Miller Gesko creates and manages a customized portfolio based on that profile, allocating the client's assets among various investments while taking into consideration the client’s risk tolerance. Investment management services may include some or all of the following components (as applicable): Record Keeping Services This service includes maintaining asset, liability, income and expense ledgers. Tax Services This service includes informal tax planning, and arranging for the preparation of client tax returns by Certified Public Accounting firms. Asset Management Services This service includes monitoring the status and valuation of a client’s personal and real property in order to recommend changes when, in the opinion of Miller Gesko’s principals, conditions indicate it is necessary or desirable. Special Services in This service insurance includes managing tax-deferred plans, assisting programming and/or responding to the specialized needs or objectives of a client. When required, either upon Miller Gesko’s recommendation, or at the request of the client, Miller Gesko will engage counsel, accountants, real estate agents or other professionals to render services in connection with a particular matter for a client. 2 Miller Gesko will manage advisory accounts on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. Clients will have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments which will be made on the client's behalf. Clients will retain individual ownership of all securities in their account. Administrative Services Miller Gesko also provides administrative services for trusts, such as principal and income accounting, fiduciary tax return preparation by outside Certified Public Accounting firms and calculation and payment of trustee commissions. C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions Miller Gesko’s investment management services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. In order to provide appropriately individualized services, Miller Gesko will work with each client to obtain information regarding the client’s financial circumstances, investment objectives, overall financial condition, income and tax status, personal and business assets, risk profile and other information regarding the client’s financial and investment needs. At least annually, Miller Gesko will review with clients their financial circumstances, investment objectives and risk profile. In order for Miller Gesko to provide effective investment management services, it is critical that clients provide accurate and complete information to Miller Gesko and inform Miller Gesko anytime such information needs to be updated or anytime there is a change in their financial circumstances, investment objectives and/or risk profile. Generally, clients are permitted to impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities in their advisory accounts, provided, however, that some restrictions may not be accommodated when utilizing Exchange Traded Funds or mutual funds. In addition, a restriction request may not be honored if it is fundamentally inconsistent with Miller Gesko’s investment philosophy, runs counter to the client’s stated investment objectives, or would prevent Miller Gesko from properly servicing client accounts. Whether clients will be able to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments which will be made on the client's behalf is at the sole discretion of Miller Gesko. D. Wrap Fee Programs Under a wrap fee program, advisory services (which may include portfolio management or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers) and transaction services (e.g., execution of trades) are provided for one fee. These portfolio solutions are generally pre- configured with limited flexibility. This is different than traditional investment management programs whereby services are provided for a fee, but transaction services are billed separately on a per-transaction basis. Miller Gesko does not offer clients the option of investing in a wrap-fee programs. E. Assets Under Management As of December 31, 2024, the total amount of client assets managed by Miller Gesko is approximately $169,655,000. Of this total amount, $121,456,000 of client assets are managed on a discretionary basis and $48,199,000 of client assets are managed on a non-discretionary basis. 3 Item 5 - Fees And Compensation A. Advisory Fees The following sections detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for investment advisory services. Each client shall sign the appropriate type of investment advisory agreement that details the respective responsibilities of Miller Gesko and the client. Investment Management Services The annual fee for Miller Gesko’s Investment Management Services will be charged as a percentage of assets under management according to the following tiered fee schedule: Assets Under Management Maximum Annual Fee (%) 1.00% First $2,000,000 0.75% Next $2,500,000 Amounts over $4,500,000 0.50% Clients will be billed monthly in arrears based upon the average month-end market values or book values (for partnerships) of the assets in the client’s account. Market value will be determined by the account custodian. In the event that the account custodian cannot provide a market value for an asset, Miller Gesko will determine a fair market value for that asset. Fees are earned as of the commencement of the investment advisory agreement and are pro- rated for periods less than a full billing cycle (based upon the number of calendar days in the calendar month that the investment management agreement was effective). Details of the Investment Management Services fee charged are more fully described in the investment management agreement entered into with each client. Administrative Services Administrative Services fees will be charged as an hourly fee at the rate of $100 per hour or as agreed upon. The length of time it will take to complete the advisory service will depend on the nature and complexity of the individual client's personal circumstances. An estimate for total hours will be determined at the start of the advisory relationship. Fees for Administrative Services are billed either monthly or quarterly in arrears. B. Payment Methods There are two options a client may select to pay Miller Gesko’s advisory services fees: Direct Debiting Each month, Miller Gesko will notify the client’s qualified custodian of the amount of the fee due and payable to Miller Gesko pursuant to the firm’s fee schedule and advisory agreement. The qualified custodian will not validate or check Miller Gesko’s fees, its corresponding calculation or the assets on which the fee is based unless the client has retained their services to do so. With the client’s pre-approval, the qualified custodian will “deduct” the fee from the client’s account or, if the client has more than one account, from the account the client has designated to pay Miller Gesko’s advisory fees. Clients will be provided with a statement, at 4 least quarterly, from the custodian reflecting deduction of the applicable 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. Billing Miller Gesko will issue the client an invoice for the firm’s fees monthly in arrears and the client will pay Miller Gesko by check or wire transfer within ten (10) business days’ of the date of the invoice, or as negotiated and documented in the client’s advisory agreement. C. Additional Information Fees Negotiable Miller Gesko retains the right to modify fees, including minimum account sizes, in its sole and absolute discretion, on a client-by-client basis based on the size, complexity and nature of the advisory services provided. In addition, family accounts and accounts controlled by the same client are often combined for the purpose of computing the fee. Termination of Client Relationship The investment management contract is ongoing and does not have a fixed term. The client may terminate the advisory contract at any time upon written notice to Miller Gesko. As Miller Gesko charges fees in arrears, no refund will be due clients upon termination of the investment management agreement. However, upon termination, Miller Gesko will be entitled to a final accrued fee for the period beginning on the most recent fee date. Mutual Fund Fees and Exchange Traded Funds All fees paid to Miller Gesko for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s or ETF’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 could invest in these products directly, without the services of Miller Gesko, but would not receive the services provided by Miller Gesko which are designed, among other things, to (i) assist the client in determining which products or services are most appropriate to each client’s financial situation and objectives and (ii) determining when such buying or selling is appropriate. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and/or ETFs and the fees charged by Miller Gesko to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client. Alternative Investment Fees All fees paid to Miller Gesko for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged against the underlying assets by the managers of alternative investment vehicles. Clients receive the financial statements of the investment vehicles annually, which discloses all such fees and expenses, and for certain private funds, quarterly account statements from the private fund. The client could invest in an alternative investment vehicle directly, without the services of Miller Gesko. In that case, the client would not receive the services of Miller Gesko, which are designed, among other things, to provide due diligence on the risk and strategy of the alternative investment vehicle; analysis of the appropriateness 5 of the investment vehicle and where it fits in the client's overall portfolio strategy; and ongoing monitoring of the management and activities of the alternative investment vehicle. Trading and Other Costs All fees paid to Miller Gesko for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from transaction fees charged by broker-dealers associated with the purchase and sale of equity securities and options. Please see Item 12 (Brokerage Practices”) on page __ of this disclosure brochure for additional information on brokerage and other transaction costs. Professional Fees Fees do not include the services of any co-fiduciaries, accountants, broker dealers or attorneys. Accordingly, the fees of any additional professionals engaged by a client, will be billed directly by such professional(s). Any fees paid by Miller Gesko to any additional professional on behalf of a client will be reimbursed to Miller Gesko by the client. Additions and Withdrawals Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to Miller Gesko’s right to terminate an account that falls below the required minimum account size. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that Miller Gesko reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Miller Gesko may consult with its clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities. However, clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax ramifications. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Miller Gesko, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, Miller Gesko designs its portfolios as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s investment objectives. D. Termination and Refunds Investment Management Services A client has the right to terminate their investment advisory relationship with Miller Gesko for any reason upon prior written notice to Miller Gesko. If an account is terminated during a monthly billing period, fees will be adjusted pro rata based upon the number of days in the billing period that the investment management agreement was effective. Because fees are charged in arrears, the client will not be due a refund. Administrative Services If a client chooses to terminate Administrative Services before they are completed, any work performed Miller Gesko will be billed at the agreed upon rate, but will under no circumstance exceed the amount of any deposit received. E. Additional Compensation Miller Gesko does not buy or sell securities for itself and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in any client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above. 6 Item 6 - Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management Miller Gesko does not charge performance-based fees (e.g., fees based on a share of capital gains on, or capital appreciated of, the assets in a client’s account). Item 7 - Types of Clients A. Clients Miller Gesko offers investment advisory services to individuals (including high net worth individuals) trusts, estates and charitable organizations. B. Engaging the Services of Miller Gesko All clients wishing to engage Miller Gesko for investment advisory services must sign the applicable advisory agreement that governs the relationship with Miller Gesko. The investment management agreement describes the services and responsibilities of Miller Gesko to the client. It also outlines Miller Gesko’s fee in detail. In addition to completing Miller Gesko’s internal documents, clients must complete certain broker-dealer/custodial documentation. Upon completion of these documents, Miller Gesko will be considered engaged by the client. A client has an ongoing responsibility for ensuring that Miller Gesko is informed in a timely manner of changes in the client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. C. Conditions for Managing Accounts Miller Gesko requires new clients to have a minimum account of $1,000,000, although Miller Gesko retains the right to reduce or waive this minimum account size. Accounts of less than $1,000,000 may be set up when the client and Miller Gesko anticipate the client will add additional funds to the accounts bringing the total to $1,000,000 within a reasonable time. Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies Methods of Analysis Miller Gesko primarily conducts fundamental analysis when making investments in clients’ accounts or investment recommendations to clients, although technical and cyclical factors are considered. Fundamental analysts study the overall economy and industry conditions, the financial condition of a company, details regarding the company’s product line, and the experience and expertise of the company’s management. The resulting data informs a decision to buy, sell, or hold a security. Sometimes Miller Gesko may choose to use mutual funds or ETFs instead of individual securities due to client preference, to reduce transaction costs for accounts of smaller size, and to gain investment exposure to different asset sub-classes or for tactical short-term investment decisions for any account regardless of size. When selecting mutual funds and ETFs, Miller Gesko generally reviews such factors as, expenses, tax efficiency, management, historical performance, portfolio investments, and investment strategy. 7 Investment Strategies Miller Gesko will use all or some of the following strategies in managing client accounts, provided that such strategies are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance and time horizons, among other considerations: Long-Term Purchases Securities are purchased with the expectation that the value of those securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than one year. Short-Term Purchases Securities are purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the securities’ short-term price fluctuations. Trading Securities are purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a very short period of time, generally less than 30 days, in an effort to capture significant market gains and avoid significant market losses during a volatile market. Option Writing An option is the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a particular security at a specified price before the expiration date of the option. An investment strategy utilizing option writing involves selling (writing) an option. When an investor sells (writes) an option, he or she must deliver to the buyer a specified number of shares if the buyer exercises the option. The seller receives from the buyer a premium (the market price of the option at a particular time) in exchange for writing the option. Sources of Information Research and analysis from Miller Gesko are derived from numerous sources, including financial newspapers and magazines, research materials prepared by others, inspection of corporate activities, corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and company press releases. Investing Involves Risk Investing in securities involves risk of loss that each client should be prepared to bear. The value of a client’s investment may be affected by one or more of the following risks, any of which could cause a client’s portfolio return, the price of the portfolio’s shares or the portfolio’s yield to fluctuate: • Market Risk. The value of portfolio assets will fluctuate as the stock or bond market fluctuates. The value of investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events that affect large portions of the market. 8 • Interest Rate Risk. Changes in interest rates will affect the value of a portfolio’s investments in fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, the value of investments in fixed-income securities tend to fall and this decrease in value may not be offset by higher income from new investments. Interest rate risk is generally greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations. • Frequent Trading Risk. Strategies involving frequent trading of securities can affect investment performance through increased brokerage and other transaction costs and taxes. • Credit Risk. An issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, or the counterparty to a derivatives or other contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely payments of interest or principal, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The issuer or guarantor may default causing a loss of the full principal amount of a security. The degree of risk for a particular security may be reflected in its credit rating. There is the possibility that the credit rating of a fixed-income security may be downgraded after purchase, which may adversely affect the value of the security. Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations. • Allocation Risk. The allocation of investments among different asset classes may have a significant effect on portfolio value when one of these asset classes is performing more poorly than the others. As investments will be periodically reallocated, there will be transaction costs which may be, over time, significant. In addition, there is a risk that certain asset allocation decisions may not achieve the desired results and, as a result, a client’s portfolio may incur significant losses. • Foreign (Non-U.S.) Risk. A portfolio’s investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers may involve more risk than those of U.S. issuers. These securities may fluctuate more widely in price and may be less liquid due to adverse market, economic, political, regulatory or other factors. • Emerging Markets Risk. Securities of companies in emerging markets may be more volatile than those of companies in developed markets. By definition, markets, economies and government institutions are generally less developed in emerging market countries. Investment in securities of companies in emerging markets may entail special risks relating to the potential for social, political or economic instability and the risks of expropriation, nationalization or confiscation. Investors may also face the imposition of restrictions on foreign investment or the repatriation of capital and a lack of hedging instruments. • Currency Risk. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may negatively affect the value of a portfolio’s investments or reduce its returns. • Derivatives Risk. Certain strategies involve the use of derivatives to create market exposure. Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for a client’s portfolio and may be subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments. Because of their complex nature, some derivatives may not perform as intended. As a result, a portfolio may not realize the anticipated benefits from a derivative it holds or it may realize losses. Derivative transactions may create investment leverage, which may increase a portfolio’s volatility and may require the portfolio to liquidate portfolio securities when it may not be advantageous to do so. • Capitalization Risk. Investments in small- and mid-capitalization companies may be more volatile than investments in large-capitalization companies. Investments in 9 small-capitalization companies may have additional risks because these companies have limited product lines, markets or financial resources. • Liquidity Risk. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are difficult to purchase or sell, possibly preventing an investment manager from selling out of such illiquid securities at an advantageous price. Derivatives and securities involving substantial market and credit risk also tend to involve greater liquidity risk. • Issuer Specific Risk. The value of an equity security or debt obligation may decline in response to developments affecting the specific issuer of the security or obligation, even if the overall industry or economy is unaffected. These developments may comprise a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, management issues or other corporate disruption, political factors adversely affecting governmental issuers, a decline in revenues or profitability, an increase in costs, or an adverse effect on the issuer’s competitive position. • Reinvestment Risk. This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income securities. • Concentrated Portfolios Risk. Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset classes, countries, regions, industries, sectors or types of investments. Concentrated portfolios are an aggressive and highly volatile approach to trading and investing. Concentrated portfolios hold fewer different stocks than a diversified portfolio and are much more likely to experience sudden dramatic prices swings. In addition, the rise or drop in price of any given holding is likely to have a larger impact on portfolio performance than a more broadly diversified portfolio. • Legal or Legislative Risk. Legislative changes or court rulings may impact the value of investments or the securities’ claim on the issuer’s assets and finances. • Infrastructure Risks. Infrastructure-related investments are subject to a number of unique risks. These investments may be concentrated into a small number of projects, resulting in a high degree of risk with respect to each project. Further, these investments are often subject to foreign and emerging market risks. • Socially Responsible Investing. Investments may focus on “low carbon” or other areas of socially responsible investing. This investment category represents a relatively new area of investment with a relatively limited performance track record. Due to the consideration of non-monetary factors in investment decisions, these investments may experience a lower rate of return. There may be a relatively limited number of investments to consider in this investment category, and available investments may be subject to increased competition. • Large Investment Risks. Clients may collectively account for a large portion of the assets in certain investments. A decision by many investors to buy or sell some or all of a particular investment where clients hold a significant portion of that investment may negatively impact the value of that the investment. • Cybersecurity Risk. The information and technology systems of Miller Gesko and its affiliates, as well as of key service providers, including third-party vendors, central agents, exchanges, clearing houses, and other financial institutions (including the custodian), are vulnerable to risks associated with a breach in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a generic term used to describe the technology, processes and practices designed to protect networks, systems, computers, programs and data from cyber-attacks and hacking by other computer users, and to avoid the resulting damage and disruption of hardware and software systems, loss or corruption of data, and/or misappropriation of confidential information. In general, cyber-attacks are deliberate, 10 but unintentional events may have similar effects. Cyber-attacks may cause losses to clients by interfering with the processing of transactions, affecting the ability to calculate net asset value or impeding or sabotaging trading. Clients may also incur substantial costs as the result of a cybersecurity breach, including those associated with forensic analysis of the origin and scope of the breach, increased and upgraded cybersecurity, identity theft, unauthorized use of proprietary information, litigation, and the dissemination of confidential and proprietary information. Any such breach could expose Miller Gesko to civil liability as well as regulatory inquiry and/or action. In addition, clients could be exposed to additional losses as a result of unauthorized use of their personal information. While Miller Gesko has established business continuity plans, incident responses plans and systems designed to prevent cyber- attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Similar types of cybersecurity risks also are present for issuers of securities in which Miller Gesko invests, which could result in material adverse consequences for such issuers and may cause a client’s investment in such securities to lose value. • Novel Coronavirus Pandemic, Public Health Emergency and Global Economic Impacts. As of the date of this Form ADV Part 2A, there is an ongoing outbreak of a novel and highly contagious form of coronavirus (“COVID-19”), which the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a worldwide public health emergency with a substantial number of hospitalizations and deaths, and has significantly adversely impacted global commercial activity and contributed to both volatility and material declines in equity and debt markets. The global impact of the outbreak is rapidly evolving, and many country, state and local governments have reacted by instituting mandatory or voluntary quarantines, travel prohibitions and restrictions, closure or reduction of offices, businesses, schools, retail stores and other public venues and/or cancellation, suspension or postponement of certain events and activities, including certain non- essential government and regulatory activity. Businesses are also implementing their own precautionary measures, such as voluntary closures, temporary or permanent reductions in workforce, remote working arrangements and emergency contingency plans. Such measures, as well as the general uncertainty surrounding the dangers, duration and impact of COVID-19, are creating significant disruption in supply chains and economic activity, impacting consumer confidence and contributing to significant market losses, including having particularly adverse impacts on transportation, hospitality, tourism, sports, entertainment and other industries dependent upon physical presence. As COVID-19 continues to spread, potential additional adverse impacts, including a global, regional or other economic recession of indeterminate duration, are increasingly likely and difficult to assess. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 on Miller Gesko will depend on many factors, including the duration and scope of the resulting public health emergency, the extent of any related restrictions implemented, the impact of such public health emergency on overall supply and demand, goods and services, investor liquidity, consumer confidence and levels of economic activity, and the extent of its disruption to important global, regional and local supply chains and economic markets, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may materially and adversely impact Miller Gesko’s ability to source, manage and divest investments and Miller Gesko’s ability to achieve its investment objectives on a client’s behalf, all of which could result in significant losses to a client. In addition, COVID-19 and the resulting changes to global businesses and economies will, likely, adversely impact the business and operations of Miller Gesko. Certain businesses and activities may be temporarily or permanently halted as a result of 11 government or other quarantine measures, voluntary and precautionary restrictions on travel or meetings and other factors, including the potential adverse impact of COVID-19 on the health of key personnel. • Other Catastrophic Risks. In addition to the potential risks associated with COVID-19 as outlined above, Miller Gesko may be subject to the risk of loss arising from direct or indirect exposure to a number of types of other catastrophic events, including without limitation (i) other public health crises, including any outbreak of SARS, H1N1/09 influenza, avian influenza, other coronavirus, Ebola or other existing or new epidemic diseases, or the threat thereof; or (ii) other major events or disruptions, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, flooding and other natural disasters; acts of war or terrorism, including cyberterrorism; or major or prolonged power outages or network interruptions. The extent of the impact of any such catastrophe or other emergency on Miller Gesko’s operational and financial performance will depend on many factors, including the duration and scope of such emergency, the extent of any related travel advisories and restrictions, the impact on overall supply and demand, goods and services, investor liquidity, consumer confidence and levels of economic activity, and the extent of its disruption to important global, regional and local supply chains and economic markets, all of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. In particular, to the extent that any such event occurs and has a material effect on global financial markets or specific markets in which Miller Gesko participates (or has a material effect on any locations in which Miller Gesko operates or on any of their respective personnel) the risks of loss could be substantial and could have a material adverse effect the ability of Miller Gesko to fulfill its investment objectives. • Limitations of Disclosure. The foregoing list of risks does not purport to be a complete enumeration or explanation of the risks involved in investing in investments. As investment strategies develop and change over time, clients may be subject to additional and different risk factors. No assurance can be made that profits will be achieved or that substantial losses will not be incurred. B. Risks Associated with Investment Strategies and Methods of Analysis Risks Associated with Investment Strategies Long-Term Purchases Using a long-term purchase strategy generally assumes the financial markets will go up in the long-term which may not be the case. There is also the risk that the segment of the market that you are invested in or your particular investments will decrease in value even if the overall financial markets advance. Purchasing investments long-term may create an opportunity cost (e.g., “locking-up” assets that may be better utilized in the short-term in other investments). Short-Term Purchases Using a short-term purchase strategy generally assumes that the performance of the financial markets can be accurately predicted over the short-term. The risk associated with a short-term purchase strategy is that there are many factors that may affect market performance in the short-term including interest rate fluctuations, cyclical earnings, etc. Such factors may have a smaller impact over the longer-term. In addition, short-term trading may incur a disproportionately higher amount of transaction costs compared to long-term trading. 12 Trading Strategies involving frequent trading of securities can affect investment performance through increased brokerage and other transaction costs and taxes. Option Writing There are numerous risks associated with transactions in options on securities or securities indexes and therefore, are not suitable for everyone. Option trading can be speculative in nature and carry substantial risk of loss of principal. A decision as to whether, when and how to use options involves the exercise of skill and judgment, and even a well-conceived transaction may be unsuccessful to some degree because of market behavior or unexpected events. For example, as the writer of covered call options, the client forgoes, during the option’s life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the underlying security or the index above the sum of the option premium received and the exercise price of the call, but has retained the risk of loss, minus the option premium received, should the price of the underlying security decline. In the case of index options, the client incurs basis risk between the performance of the underlying portfolio and the performance of the underlying index (e.g., the underlying portfolio may decline in value while the underlying index may increase in value, resulting in a loss on the call option while the underlying portfolio declines as well). Risk Associated with Methods of Analysis Miller Gesko’s securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the companies whose securities the firm purchases and sells, the rating agencies that review these securities, and other publicly available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and unbiased data. While Miller Gesko is alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always the risk that Miller Gesko’s analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information. Fundamental Analysis Fundamental analysis, when used in isolation, has a number of risks: • Information obtained may be incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate estimate of earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s value. • If securities prices adjust rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable performance. • The data used may be out of date. • It ignores the influence of random events such as oil spills, product defects being exposed, and acts of God and so on. • It assumes that there is no monopolistic power over markets. • The market may fail to reach expectations of perceived value. C. Risks Associated with Specific Securities Utilized Common Stocks The major risks associated with investing in common stocks relate to the issuer’s capitalization, quality of the issuer’s management, quality and cost of the issuer’s services, the issuer’s ability to manage costs, efficiencies in the manufacturing or service delivery process, 13 management of litigation risk and the issuer’s ability to create shareholder value (i.e., increase the value of the company’s stock price). Preferred Stocks Preferred stock dividends are generally fixed in advance. Unlike requirements to pay interest on certain types of debt securities, the company that issues preferred stock may not be required to pay a dividend and may stop paying the dividend at any time. Preferred stock may also be subject to mandatory redemption provisions and an issuer may repurchase these securities at prices that are below the price at which they were purchased by the investor. Under these circumstances, a client account holding such preferred securities could lose money. Fixed-Income Securities Different forms of fixed-income instruments, such as bonds, money market funds, and certificates of deposit may be affected by various forms of risk, including: • Interest Rate Risk. The risk that the value of the fixed-income holding will decrease because of an increase in interest rates. • Liquidity Risk. The inability to readily buy or sell an investment for a price close to the true underlying value of the asset due to a lack of buyers or sellers. While certain types of fixed-income securities are generally liquid (e.g., corporate bonds), there are risks which may occur such as when an issue trading in any given period does not readily support buys and sells at an efficient price. Conversely, when trading volume is high, there is also the risk of not being able to purchase a particular issue at the desired price. • Credit Risk. The potential risk that an issuer would be unable to pay scheduled interest or repay principal at maturity, sometimes referred to as “default risk.” Credit risk may also occur when an issuer’s ability to make payments of principal and interest when due is interrupted. This may result in a negative impact on all forms of debt instruments. • Reinvestment Risk. With declining interest rates, investors may have to reinvest income or principal at a lower rate. • Duration Risk. Duration is a measure of a bond’s volatility, expressed in years to be repaid by its internal cash flow (interest payments). Bonds with longer durations carry more risk and have higher price volatility than bonds with shorter durations. Municipal Bonds In addition to the risks set forth under “Fixed-Income Securities” above, municipal bonds are susceptible to events in the municipality that issued the bond or the security posted for the bond. These events may include economic or political policy changes, changes in law, tax base erosion, state constitutional limits on tax increases, budget deficits or other financial difficulties and changes in the credit rating assigned to municipal issues. Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit Commercial Paper and Certificates of Deposit are generally considered safe instruments, although they are subject to the level of general interest rates, the credit quality of the issuing bank and the length of maturity. With respect to certificates of deposit, depending on the 14 length of maturity, there can be prepayment penalties if the client needs to convert the certificate of deposit to cash prior to maturity. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) An ETF holds a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market segment or index. Shares of ETFs are listed on securities exchanges and transacted at negotiated prices in the secondary market. Generally, ETF shares trade at or near their most recent NAV, which is generally calculated at least once daily for indexed-based ETFs and more frequently for actively managed ETFs. However, certain inefficiencies may cause the shares to trade at a premium or discount to their pro rata NAV. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that when shares are sold they may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETF shares are bought and sold at market price (not Net Asset Value) and are not individually redeemed from the fund. There is also the risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the ETF which could make the holdings less suitable for a client’s portfolio. ETFs may also carry additional expenses based on their share of operating expenses and certain brokerage fees, which may result in the potential duplication of certain fees. In addition, while many ETFs are known for their potential tax efficiency and higher “qualified dividend income” (QDI) percentages, there are assets classes within these ETFs or holding periods that may not benefit. Shorter holding periods, as well as commodities and currencies that may be part of an ETF’s portfolio, may be considered “non-qualified” under certain tax code provisions. There is also no guarantee that an active secondary market for such shares will develop or continue to exist. Generally, an ETF only redeems shares when aggregated as creation units (usually 50,000 shares or more). Therefore, if a liquid secondary market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder may have no way to dispose of such shares. Mutual Funds - Equity Funds The major risks associated with investing in equity mutual funds is similar to the risks associated with investing directly in equity securities, including market risk, which is the risk that investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Other risks include the quality and experience of the portfolio management team and its ability to create fund value by investing in securities that have positive growth, the amount of individual company diversification, the type and amount of industry diversification and the type and amount of sector diversification within specific industries. In addition, there is the risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the mutual fund which could make the holdings less suitable for a client’s portfolio. Also, mutual funds tend to be tax inefficient and therefore investors may pay capital gains taxes on fund investments while not having yet sold their shares in the fund. Mutual funds may also carry additional expenses based on their share of operating expenses and certain brokerage fees, which may result in the potential duplication of certain fees. Mutual Funds - Fixed-Income Funds In addition to the risks associated with investing in equity mutual funds, fixed-income mutual funds also have the same risks as set forth under “Fixed-Income Securities” listed above. 15 Mutual Funds - Index Funds Index Funds have the potential to be affected by “tracking error risk” which means a deviation from a stated benchmark index. Since the core of a portfolio may attempt to closely replicate a benchmark, the source of the tracking error (deviation) may come from a “sample index” that may not closely align the benchmark. In addition, while many index mutual funds are known for their potential tax efficiency and higher “qualified dividend income” (QDI) percentages, there are assets classes within these funds or holding periods that may not benefit. Shorter holding periods, as well as commodities and currencies that may be part of a fund’s portfolio, may be considered “non-qualified” under certain tax code provisions. Real Estate Related Securities Investing in real estate related securities includes, among others, the following risks: possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related to general and local economic conditions, including increases in the rate of inflation, possible lack of availability of mortgage funds, overbuilding, extending vacancies of properties, increases in competition, property taxes and operating expenses, changes in zoning laws, costs resulting from clean up of, and liability to third-parties for damages resulting from, environmental problems, casualty and condemnation losses, uninsured damages from floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters, limitations on and variations in rents and changes in interest rates. Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in real estate in general. REITs are dependent upon the skills of management, are not diversified and are subject to cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. Alternative Investments Alternative investments generally involve various risk factors and liquidity constraints, a complete discussion of which is set forth in the offering documents of each specific alternative investment, which will be provided to each prospective investor for review and consideration. Each investor will be required to complete a subscription agreement, pursuant to which the investor shall establish that they are qualified for investment in that alternative investment, and acknowledges and accepts the various risk factors that are associated with such an investment. Master Limited Partnerships Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) are publicly traded, corporate-like entities that are organized and taxed as partnerships, thus avoiding the double taxation of dividends that occurs with corporations. MLPs tend to focus on their core businesses of natural resources. MLPs are concentrated in the oil, gas, propane and coal industries. As such, their financial performance is subject to demand for these commodities, and to a lesser degree, their price. Among other things, economic activity, weather, conservation and technological advances will play critical roles in the overall demand for these commodities. Many MLPs own pipelines that are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the California Public Utilities Commission. These bodies have the ability to change tariff rates charged by the MLPs. MLPs operating in the oil, gas or propane industries could be subject to a terrorist attack, or forces of nature (e.g. earthquakes) beyond their control. Should 16 there be a spill or leakage not covered by insurance, MLPs could be liable for damages and remediation. Many MLPs employ significant leverage, and by nature of their partnership agreements, cannot build up significant cash-balance reserves. Therefore, their ability to weather significant downturns is dependent upon their ability to access the capital markets, an access that cannot be ensured. Distributions to unit holders are not guaranteed, and are subject to risk of reduction or curtailment. The fact that MLPs are taxed as partnerships (single-tax) and not as corporations (double-tax) is a significant contributor to their cash flow and relative valuation. There is no guarantee that this treatment will continue. 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 encouraged to discuss these risks with Miller Gesko’s investment adviser representatives. D. Cash Management Miller Gesko will ensure that client cash not appropriate for investment is invested in a money market fund or other short-term investment vehicle. Miller Gesko will monitor the liquidity requirements of each client and the account guidelines and will not cause excessive cash balances to be maintained for any client, unless such cash positions are part of a defensive strategy or the result of unique client cash requirements. Item 9 - Disciplinary History Neither Miller Gesko nor its investment adviser representatives have any reportable disciplinary history that would be material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of Miller Gesko advisory business or the integrity of its management. Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations A. Broker-Dealer Registration and Registered Representatives Miller Gesko is not registered, nor does it have an application pending to register, as a broker- dealer. No management person is registered, nor does any management person have an application pending to register, as a registered representative of a broker-dealer. B. Futures and Commodity Registration Miller Gesko is not registered, nor does it have an application pending to register, as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor. No management person is registered, nor does any management person have an application pending to register, as an associated person of a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor. C. Financial Industry Affiliations William N. Hudson, III, Evan J. Coppola and Jeremy C. Hudson, minority owners and investment adviser representatives of Miller Gesko, are also principal shareholders and investment adviser representatives of Hudson Capital Advisory, Inc. and Hudson Advisor 17 Services, Inc., investment advisers registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because Hudson Capital Advisory, Inc. and Hudson Advisor Services, Inc., and Miller Gesko do not have shared clients and because the roles of William N. Hudson, III, Evan J. Coppola and Jeremy C. Hudson are limited to providing advice to the Miller Gesko investment committee, this does not present a conflict of interest. Miller Gesko does not have arrangements that are material to its advisory business or its clients with a related person who is a broker-dealer, investment company, other investment advisor, financial planning firm, commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser or futures commission merchant, banking or thrift institution, accounting firm, law firm, insurance company or agency, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer, or an entity that creates or packages limited partnerships. D. Selection of Other Advisers Miller Gesko does not utilize nor select third-party investment advisers. Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading A. Code of Ethics Miller Gesko has adopted a Code of Ethics to prevent violations of the federal and state securities laws. The Code of Ethics is predicated on the principle that Miller Gesko owes a fiduciary duty to its clients. Accordingly, Miller Gesko expects all personnel to act with honesty, integrity and professionalism and to adhere to federal securities laws. All personnel are required to adhere to the Code of Ethics. At all times, Miller Gesko and its personnel must (i) place client interests ahead of Miller Gesko’s; (ii) engage in personal investing that is in full compliance with the Miller Gesko’s Code of Ethics; and (iii) avoid taking advantage of their position. Clients and prospective clients may request a copy of Miller Gesko’s Code of Ethics by contacting Miller Gesko at 716-852-7628. B. Material Financial Interests Miller Gesko does not recommend to clients securities in which Miller Gesko or any related person has a material financial interest. C. Investing in Same Securities as Clients From time to time, representatives of Miller Gesko may buy or sell securities for themselves that they also recommend to clients. This may provide an opportunity for representatives of Miller Gesko to buy or sell the same securities before or after recommending the same securities to clients resulting in representatives profiting off the recommendations they provide to clients. Such transactions may create a conflict of interest. However, the size of personal trades in individual securities or the types of investments (highly liquid securities, ETFs or Open-End Mutual Funds) that are likely to be transacted in would not have a practical impact on prices in those securities. Miller Gesko will always document any transactions that could be construed as conflicts of interest. D. Engaging in Transactions at Same Time as Client Miller Gesko and/or individuals associated with Miller Gesko may, at or about the same time, buy, sell, or hold in their personal accounts the same securities that Miller Gesko recommends 18 to its clients. To minimize conflicts of interest, and to maintain the fiduciary responsibility Miller Gesko has for its clients, Miller Gesko has established the following policy: An officer, manager, director, member or employee of Miller Gesko shall not buy or sell securities for a personal portfolio when the decision to purchase is derived by reason of their association with Miller Gesko, unless the information is also available to the investing public as a whole. No person associated with Miller Gesko shall prefer his or her own interest to that of any client. Item 12 - Brokerage Practices A. Brokerage Selection A. Broker Selection Miller Gesko will generally recommend that clients utilize the brokerage and clearing services of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc., a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, for investment management accounts. Best Execution Best execution has been defined by the SEC as the “execution of securities transactions for clients in such a manner that the client’s total cost or proceeds in each transaction is the most favorable under the circumstances.” The best execution responsibility applies to the circumstances of each particular transaction and an investment adviser must consider the full range and quality of a broker-dealer’s services, including, among other things, execution capability, commission rates, the value of any research, financial responsibility and responsiveness. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker-dealer’s services, including among others, the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing, while Miller Gesko will seek competitive rates, it may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for client transactions. If the client requests Miller Gesko to arrange for the execution of securities brokerage transactions for the client’s account, Miller Gesko shall direct such transactions through broker-dealers that Miller Gesko reasonably believes will provide best execution. Miller Gesko shall periodically and systematically review its policies and procedures regarding recommending broker-dealers to its client in light of its duty to obtain best execution. Broker Analysis Miller Gesko evaluates a wide range of criteria in seeking the most favorable price and market for the execution of transactions. These include the broker-dealer’s trading costs, efficiency of execution and error resolution, financial strength and stability, capability, positioning and distribution capabilities, information in regard to the availability of securities, trading patterns, statistical or factual information, opinion pertaining to trading and prior performance in serving Miller Gesko. Also in consideration is such broker-dealers’ provision or payment of the costs of research and other investment management-related services (the provisional payment of such costs by brokers are referred to as payment made by “soft dollars”, as further discussed in the 19 “Research/Soft Dollars Benefits” section immediately below). Accordingly, if Miller Gesko determines in good faith that the amount of trading costs charged by a broker-dealer is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research or investment management- related services provided by such broker, the client may pay trading costs to such broker in an amount greater than the amount another broker might charge. Miller Gesko’s Chief Investment Officer is responsible for continuously monitoring and evaluating the performance and execution capabilities of brokers that transact orders for our client accounts to ensure consistent quality executions. In addition, Miller Gesko periodically reviews its transaction costs in light of current market circumstances and other relevant information. Research/Soft Dollar Benefits Miller Gesko participates in Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc.’s Institutional Wealth Services Group (“Fidelity”). While there is no direct link between Miller Gesko’s use of Fidelity and the investment advice it gives to its clients, Miller Gesko does receive economic benefits through its participation in the program that are typically not available to Fidelity retail investors. As a user of Fidelity, Fidelity makes available to Miller Gesko other products and services that benefit Miller Gesko, but may not benefit its clients’ accounts. Some of these other products and services assist Miller Gesko in managing and administering clients’ accounts, including: • Receipt of duplicate client confirmations and bundled duplicate statements; • Access to a trading desk only available to participants in Fidelity’s Institutional Wealth Services Group; • Access to block trading which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to client accounts; • Ability to have investment advisory fees deducted directly from client accounts; • Access, for a fee, to an electronic communication network for client order entry and account information; • Receipt of compliance publications; and • Access to mutual funds which generally require significantly higher minimum initial investments or are generally available only to institutional investors. Fidelity also makes available to Miller Gesko other services intended to help Miller Gesko manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include consulting, publications and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance and marketing. In addition, Fidelity may make available, arrange and/or pay for these types of services rendered to Miller Gesko by independent third parties. Additional benefits received because of Miller Gesko’s participation in Fidelity’s Institutional Wealth Services Group may depend upon the amount of transactions directed to, or amount of assets custodied by, Fidelity. Miller Gesko is required to maintain a minimum level of client assets Fidelity to avoid a quarterly service fee. While as a fiduciary Miller Gesko endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, Miller Gesko’s recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts at Fidelity may be based in part on the benefit to Miller Gesko of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and not solely on the nature cost or quality of custody and brokerage provided by Fidelity which may create a conflict of interest. 20 Directed Brokerage Company Directed Brokerage Miller Gesko does not have the discretionary authority to determine the broker-dealer to be used. As stated above, clients in need of brokerage will have Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. recommended to them. While there is no direct linkage between the investment advice given and usage of Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc., economic benefits are received which would not be received if Miller Gesko did not give investment advice to clients (please see additional disclosures in the “Research/Soft Dollars Benefits” section directly above). Miller Gesko does not participate in any transaction fees or commissions paid to the broker dealer or custodian and does not receive any fees or commissions for the opening or maintenance of client accounts at recommended brokers. Not all investment advisers require their clients to direct brokerage. Miller Gesko is required to disclose that by directing brokerage, Miller Gesko may not be able to achieve most favorable execution of client transactions and this practice may cost clients more money. Client Directed Brokerage Certain clients may direct Miller Gesko to use particular brokers for executing transactions in their accounts. With regard to client directed brokerage, Miller Gesko is required to disclose that Miller Gesko may be unable to negotiate commissions, block or batch orders or otherwise achieve the benefits described above, including best execution. Directed brokerage commission rates may be higher than the rates Miller Gesko might pay for transactions in non-directed accounts. Therefore, directing brokerage may cost clients more money. As a general rule, Miller Gesko encourages each client to compare the possible costs or disadvantages of directed brokerage against the value of custodial or other services provided by the broker to the client in exchange for the directed brokerage designation. B. Trade Aggregation/Allocation Investment Management Transactions for each client generally will be made independently, unless Miller Gesko decides to purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. Miller Gesko may (but is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to: • Obtain best execution; • Negotiate more favorable commission rates; or • Allocate equitably among Miller Gesko’s clients, differences in prices and commissions or other transaction costs that might have been obtained had such orders been placed independently. Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as to price and allocated among Miller Gesko’s clients pro rata. In the event that Miller Gesko determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which may include: • When only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated to the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that is out of 21 line with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates; • Allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected to produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; • If an account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is placed); • With respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash; • In cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, Miller Gesko may exclude the account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the remaining accounts; or • In cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all accounts, shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis. Initial Public Offerings At the time which a new issue is offered, Miller Gesko reviews the deal specifics. After due diligence is satisfied, Miller Gesko will review all client portfolios who are eligible to participate in each deal (based upon cash balances, asset allocation, client approval brokerage account, etc.). The decision for the allocation of shares for clients is to be determined solely by the custodial intermediary trading desk and not by Miller Gesko. C. Trade Errors Trade errors are promptly reported to the custodian and will be rectified by the custodian with no adverse financial effect on the client. In the event that a trade error results in a gain for a client, the client will be permitted to retain any such gain in their account. Item 13 - Review Of Accounts A. Periodic Reviews For those clients to whom Miller Gesko provides investment management services, Miller Gesko monitors those portfolios as part of an ongoing process while regular account reviews are conducted on at least an annual basis. All investment advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with Miller Gesko and to keep Miller Gesko informed of any changes thereto. Miller Gesko shall contact ongoing investment advisory clients at least annually to review its previous services and/or recommendations and to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in the client’s financial situation and/or investment objectives. All investment policy, general stock selection and major review of advisory accounts are conducted by Robert L. Miller, Jr., Henry Z. Urban, Jr., William N. Hudson, III, Evan J. Coppola and Jeremy C. Hudson. B. Other Reviews 22 Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, cash inflow or outflow to/from the portfolio, by changes in client's financial situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical move, or inheritance) or by request of the client. C. Regular Reports Clients will receive statements from their custodian at least quarterly. Additionally, monthly statements will be generated as a result of investment activity by the client's custodian. Confirmation statements will be issued for all trading activity. Monthly and/or quarterly statements will include portfolio holdings, dates and amounts of transactions, cost basis and current and prior statement values. A complete review of all assets and account performance is furnished to each client at least semi-annually. Also provided are any customized reports as required by the client. A full statement of assets held and all transactions for the year is provided annually to all clients. Clients are urged to carefully compare statements sent by Miller Gesko with statements sent by other third parties, such as those sent by the client’s custodian. Item 14 - Client Referrals And Other Compensation A. Economic Benefits Miller Gesko does not receive any economic benefits such as sales awards or other prizes from any non-client for providing investment advisory services to the firm’s clients. As stated in Item 12 - Brokerage Practices – Miller Gesko participates in Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc.’s Institutional Wealth Services Group (“Fidelity”). While there is no direct link between Miller Gesko’s use of Fidelity and the investment advice it gives to its clients, Miller Gesko does receive economic benefits through its participation in the Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services Group that are typically not available to Fidelity retail investors. B. Client Referrals Neither Miller Gesko nor any related person directly or indirectly compensates any person for client referrals. Item 15 - Custody Custody of client assets will be maintained with the independent custodian selected by the client. Miller Gesko will not have physical custody of any assets in the client’s account except as permitted for direct deduction of advisory fees. Clients will be solely responsible for paying all fees or charges of the custodian. Clients will authorize Miller Gesko to give the custodian instructions for the purchase, sale, conversion, redemption, exchange or retention of any security, cash or cash equivalent or other investment for the client’s account. Clients will receive directly from the custodian at least quarterly a statement showing all transactions occurring in the client’s account during the period covered by the account statement, and the funds, securities and other property in the client’s account at the end of the period. The account statement will also indicate the amount of advisory fees deducted from the client’s account(s) for each billing period. 23 Clients are urged to carefully review statements received from the custodian to ensure the accurate reporting of such information. As stated in Item 5, Investment Management Services fees will be automatically deducted from the client’s account by the client’s custodian (the “Custodian”) monthly in arrears (as set forth in the client’s Investment Management Agreement). Miller Gesko shall send an invoice to the client’s Custodian indicating the amount of the Investment Management Services fees to be deducted from the client’s account at the respective month end date. Miller Gesko is deemed to have custody because Miller Gesko deducts its fees directly from client accounts, has authority to write checks from certain client accounts and is also deemed to have custody due to authorized check writing and has power of attorney over certain client accounts. Item 16 - Investment Discretion For those client accounts over which Miller Gesko has discretion, Miller Gesko requests that it be provided with written authority (e.g., limited power of attorney contained in Miller Gesko’s advisory agreement) to determine the types and amounts of securities that are bought or sold. Miller Gesko’s authority in making investment related decisions may be limited by account guidelines, investment objectives and trading restrictions, as agreed between Miller Gesko and the client. Any limitations on Miller Gesko’s discretionary authority shall be included in this written authority statement. Clients may change or amend these limitations as required. All such amendments are required to be submitted in writing. Item 17 - Voting Client Securities Proxy Voting Miller Gesko does not vote proxies on behalf of its clients. Therefore, although Miller Gesko may provide discretionary investment advisory services relative to client investment assets, it is the client that maintains exclusive responsibility for: (i) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted and (ii) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceeding or other type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets. Miller Gesko and/or the client shall correspondingly instruct each custodian of the assets to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment assets. Clients can contact Henry Urban, Chief Compliance Officer of Miller Gesko, at 716- 852-7628 if they have questions regarding a particular solicitation. Legal Proceedings Although Miller Gesko may have discretion over client accounts, it will not be responsible for handling client claims in class action lawsuits or similar settlements involving securities owned by the client. Clients will receive the paperwork for such claims directly from their account custodians. Each client should verify with their custodian or other account administrator whether such claims are being made on the client’s behalf by the custodian or if the client is expected to file such claims directly. 24 Item 18 - Financial Information A. Prepayment of Fees Because Miller Gesko does not require or accept prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more in advance, Miller Gesko is not required to include a balance sheet with this disclosure brochure. B. Financial Condition Miller Gesko does not have any adverse financial conditions to disclose. As a precaution against the financial and economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, Miller Gesko in April of 2020 applied for and received a $104,517 forgivable loan pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act. The loan may be partially or wholly forgiven if the funds are used for certain qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act. C. Bankruptcy Miller Gesko has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition. Item 19 – Additional Information A. Privacy Notice Miller Gesko views protecting its clients' private information as a top priority and has instituted policies and procedures to ensure that client information is private and secure. Miller Gesko does not disclose any nonpublic personal information about its clients or former clients to any nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted or required by law. In the course of servicing a client's account, Miller Gesko may share some information with its service providers, such as transfer agents, custodians, broker-dealers, accountants, and lawyers, etc. Miller Gesko restricts internal access to nonpublic personal information about the client to those persons who need access to that information in order to provide services to the client and to perform administrative functions for Miller Gesko. As emphasized above, it has always been and will always be Miller Gesko's policy never to sell information about current or former clients or their accounts to anyone. It is also Miller Gesko's policy not to share information unless required to process a transaction, at the request of a client, or as required by law. For the full text of Miller Gesko’s Privacy Policy, please contact Henry Urban, Chief Compliance Officer of Miller Gesko, at 716-852-7628. B. Business Continuity Plan Miller Gesko has a written Business Continuity Plan (“BCP). The BCP attempts to prepare for business disruptions of varying severity and scope. Although it is impossible to anticipate every scenario, the plan strives to enable Miller Gesko to resume doing business even after the occurrence of events that are most likely to affect business operations. Miller Gesko’s policy is to respond to a significant business disruption by safeguarding employee lives and firm property, making a financial and operational assessment, quickly recovering and resuming operations, and protecting all of the firm’s books and records. Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the main office is unavailable. Miller Gesko’s intention is to contact all clients within five days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location. C. Conflicts of Interest 25 Miller Gesko has reasonably disclosed all material conflicts of interest pertaining to its advisory business and associated persons in this Form ADV Part 2A. D. Requests for Additional Information Clients may contact Henry Urban, Chief Compliance Officer of Miller Gesko, at 716-852-7628 to request additional information or to submit a complaint. Written complaints should be sent to Miller, Gesko and Company, Inc., 237 Main St, Buffalo NY 14203.