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MOMENTUM ADVISORS, LLC
1120 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor
New York, New York 10036
Phone: 917-997-4297
Email: http://www.momentum-advisors.com
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Form ADV Part 2A
March 27, 2025
DISCLOSURE BROCHURE
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Momentum
Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure or to request a copy of this
Brochure, please contact us at 917-997-4297 or will@momentum-advisors.com. The information in this
Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Momentum Advisors, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD
number. Our firm's CRD number is 314197.
References herein to Momentum Advisors, LLC (“Momentum”) as a “registered investment adviser” or
any reference to being “registered” does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
MATERIAL CHANGES
The following items identify and discuss those material changes that have occurred since the last update
of Momentum’s Brochure, which was dated March 27, 2024. For more details on any particular matter,
please see the item in this ADV Brochure referred to in the summary below:
• The Firm has amended Item 9 to disclose a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADVISORY BUSINESS .............................................................................................................................. 2
FEES & COMPENSATION ......................................................................................................................... 3
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT .......................................................... 7
TYPE OF CLIENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 8
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVETMENT STRATIGIES & RISK OF LOSS ................................................ 8
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 11
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS .......................................................... 12
CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS ...................................................... 14
BROKERAGE PRACTICES ..................................................................................................................... 15
REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ....................................................................................................................... 17
CLIENT REFERRALS & OTHER COMPENSATION ............................................................................... 17
CUSTODY .............................................................................................................................................. 18
INVESTMENT DISCRETION .................................................................................................................. 19
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................................................... 19
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 20
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ADVISORY BUSINESS
Firm Description: Momentum Advisors, LLC (“Momentum” or "Firm") is a limited liability company that
was organized on February 7, 2012, in the State of New York. Momentum is wholly-owned by Momentum
Group, Inc. (“Momentum Group”), a New York corporation. Momentum Group is controlled by Allan
Boomer, Kyle Pitts, and William Platt, its principal shareholders. William Platt serves as the Managing
Partner and Chief Compliance Officer of Momentum. Momentum began offering advisory services on
February 7, 2012.
Advisory Services: The Firm offers individual wealth management, financial planning, investment
management, portfolio management, consulting, and periodic newsletters and educational seminars.
Tailored Relationships: Momentum provides investment advisory services specific to the individual
needs of a client. The Firm works with each client to define an individualized risk profile and then
constructs a unique portfolio based on an individual or organization’s ability and willingness to take risk.
At least annually, the client’s investment objectives, restrictions, risk tolerance and time horizon are
discussed and reviewed to make sure the investment strategy is aligned with the client’s objectives.
Clients may impose restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of securities, in accordance with
their values and beliefs. However, if any of the restrictions prevent the Firm from properly servicing the
account, Momentum reserves the right to terminate the relationship.
Portfolio Management: The Firm offers portfolio management services to its advisory clients and also
offers its portfolio management services with the use of third-party investment advisers (“Subadvisers”) to
its Clients. Momentum’s representatives consult with Clients to assess their financial situation and identify
their investment objectives to implement investment solutions designed to meet the Client’s financial
needs.
Momentum has entered into agreements with certain Subadvisers to access certain investment services
for Momentum’s Clients. These services permit Momentum to devise desired investment management
strategies where Momentum is responsible for (1) determining the initial and ongoing suitability of the
strategy for the investor; (2) devising or determining the specific initial and ongoing desired strategy; (3)
monitoring performance of the strategy; and (4) modifying and/or terminating the management of the
investor’s account using the strategies.
The fees applicable to the Subadvisers’ services include financial advisory and subadvisory fees. The
advisory fee is based on the total asset under management for each particular strategy utilized by the
Client. Other fees for special services are also charged. The Client should consider all applicable fees
before making a decision to establish an account.
Wealth Management and Financial Planning Services: Momentum offers financial planning services at
the inception of the client-adviser relationship, which provide a comprehensive evaluation of a client's
overall financial situation. This assessment is then utilized to develop an implementation plan to help the
client reach their stated financial goals. At the client’s direction, Momentum may coordinate with the
client’s accountant, estate lawyer, insurance agent or other financial planner. Momentum receives no
additional compensation for the financial planning services and from the client’s other advisors.
Preliminary Meeting: The process starts with a preliminary meeting to explore the benefits and costs of
preparing a financial plan (a fact-finding meeting), which is offered at no cost or obligation.
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Plan Development, Analysis, Design, Finalization, and Implemented: Information provided by the client is
reviewed and analyzed. The financial plan is designed based on the client's objectives, interests, and
family situation, and incorporates Momentum’s evaluation, including investments, taxes, insurance and
risk management, estate planning, college planning, retirement, survivor needs, and senior care, among
other factors. The recommended actions are presented to the client, and Momentum coordinates the
implementation of the financial plan, monitors the progress made on the recommended actions, and
updates the plan accordingly and as necessary
Consulting Services: For those situations in which the preparation of a financial plan is unavailable, the
Firm provides financial consulting on a fixed rate basis. Such consultation may include advice on only an
isolated area(s) of concern such as business continuity and planning, estate planning, retirement
planning, or any other specific topic. We also provide specific consultation and administrative services
regarding investment and financial concerns of the client. Consulting recommendations include any
specific product or services offered by an asset manager, broker‐dealer, bank, or insurance company.
Wrap Fee Programs: The Firm does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Insurance Products: Although the Financial Advisors do not offer insurance products through
Momentum, certain Financial Advisors serve as insurance producers with affiliated licensed insurance
agency, Momentum Risk Management and Momentum Life Brokerage (collectively, “Momentum Life”).
Mr. William Platt, Mr. Kyle Pitts, Jason Mahabirsingh, and Andrea Gray are licensed to sell life insurance
products in several states, including New York and New Jersey. A conflict of interest exists when a
recommendation is made by an affiliated person of Momentum that a client purchase an insurance
product from Mr. William Platt, Mr. Kyle Pitts, Mr. Jason Mahabirsingh, or Mrs. Andrea Gray in each
person’s individual capacity as an insurance agent, as the receipt of commissions may provide an
incentive to recommend investment and/or insurance products based on commissions to be received,
rather than on a particular client’s need. Clients are not obligated to purchase any insurance commission
products from a Momentum representative. Clients are reminded that they may purchase insurance
products recommended by Momentum through other, non-affiliated insurance agents and agencies.
Client Assets: As of December 31, 2024, the Firm managed $400,137,550.48 of regulatory assets under
management. About $398,286,565.55 is managed on a discretionary basis and $1,850,984.93 is
managed on a non-discretionary basis.
FEES & COMPENSATION
Financial Planning: Momentum does not charge a separate fee for Financial Planning, which is provided
in connection with an assessment of the client’s financial goals. Nonetheless, all fees are agreed upon
prior to the establishment of an investment advisory contract with the client.
There is no minimum fee for Financial Planning clients.
Consulting Services: For non-discretionary assets under management and for those clients who wish to
retain the Firm's services to address specific financial services matters, a fixed monthly fee, typically
$1500 per month is charged. However, this fixed monthly fee could be higher or lower depending on the
complexity of the engagement. Payment for fixed consulting services is due as billed. Billing will be sent
to the client at the end of the calendar month during the term of the agreement for any services performed
during that period.
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Investment Management Services: The annual fee for discretionary investment management services
is charged as a percentage of assets under management, according to the following fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
0-$1 million
$1 -$2 million
$2 million-$5 million
$5 million-$10 million
$10 million-$25 Million
$25 million+
Annual Fee (%)
1% (minimum annual fee is $3,000)
0.90%
0.70%
0.60%
0.55%
0.50%
For example, if a client’s account is valued at $6,000,000, the annual fee would be calculated as follows:
($6,000,000 x .60%) = $36,000.
A minimum of $250,000 of assets under management is required for the Investment Management
service. This minimum account size may be negotiable under certain circumstances.
Clients are generally billed on either a quarterly or monthly basis, in arrears. Fees will be billed at the
end of each calendar month or quarter based upon the value (market value or fair market value in
the absence of market value) of the client's account at the end of the month or quarter. Any clients
billed in advance will be notified in writing on their client agreement.
Momentum may, in its sole discretion, waive or reduce fees charged to a client, or negotiate a fee to
reflect the special circumstances of a client and the assets under management with the result that the
client may pay a higher or lower fee than other clients receiving similar services. We may also group
certain related client accounts for the purposes of determining the annualized fee. Further, discounts, not
generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members and friends of associated
persons of our Firm. The Firm agrees to provide clients with advance written notice of any changes to its
standard fee schedule that would result in a higher fee for clients than does the current fee schedule.
Because of the way the Firm provides discretionary advisory services, the Firm is deemed to have limited
custody of client assets.
Courtesy Accounts: Some clients come to Momentum with various legacy holdings or assets. Upon
request, we will assist a client with establishing separate custodial accounts to hold these assets as a
courtesy, however, we may elect to or will not manage these assets. These assets will, therefore, not be
subject to our advisory fee schedule as disclosed above in this Item 5.
Third-Party Managers (Subadvisers) Fees: Fees and compensation for using the Subadvisers are
provided in more detail in the respective Subadvisers’ disclosure documents. The fees applicable to each
Subadviser’s client account include Momentum’s advisory fee and the Subadviser’s fee.
The client authorizes the Firm to debit its advisory fee from the client’s account(s) on a monthly or
quarterly basis, in arears, at the end of each month or calendar quarter. Momentum’s advisory fee is
based on the net value of the assets in the account on the last business day of the prior month or quarter.
The Firm advisory fee charged to the account is in accordance with the schedule described above unless
Momentum, in its sole discretion, decides to charge less or more than the stated fee rates in the Fee
Schedule.
Momentum calculates the advisory fee and provides the custodian with the applicable advisory fee (%)
based on the amount of the client’s assets under management.
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Other fees for special services requested by the client may also be assessed. The client should consider
all applicable fees before investing with the Firm. Clients may terminate the Subadvisers’ Platform
accounts at any time and receive a full pro-rata refund of any unearned fees.
Newsletters and Educational Seminars: Momentum offers the distribution of periodic newsletters and
participation in periodic educational seminars. Momentum does not charge a fee for the newsletters or the
educational seminars. The newsletters and educational seminars are general in nature, without providing
any specific investment advice.
Fee Billing: Clients may elect to have the monthly or quarterly investment management fee debited
directly by the custodian of the account and paid directly to the Firm. In such cases, the Custodian will
send an account statement to each client showing the amount of the fee. Additionally, the account
statement will disclose that it is the client's responsibility, not the custodian’s responsibility, to verify the
accuracy of the fee. Account statements are issued by the custodians at least quarterly indicating all
amounts disbursed from your account, including advisory fees paid directly to the Firm. If a client elects to
be billed directly by the Firm, the investment management fee is due upon receipt of an invoice from the
Firm and payable by check.
For managed accounts, investment advisory fees are payable monthly or quarterly in arears and based
on the market value of the account assets as determined on the last day of the preceding month or
quarter. Fees for an initial partial quarter are prorated. Momentum receives a management fee
("Management Fee") calculated and accrued monthly and payable in arrears monthly or quarterly, to be
calculated based on an Annual rate that is agreed upon in the client’s advisory agreement. The
Management Fee shall be payable within ten (10) days after the end of each month or quarter. A pro rata
Management Fee is charged to Private Fund investors on any amounts invested or withdrawn during any
quarter-annual Fiscal Period.
The Firm may waive, reduce, increase, or rebate the Management Fee attributable to any private Fund
investors, including, without limitation, any employee, agent or affiliate of the Firm. Private Fund investors
management fees may be waived, increased, or reduced based upon the size of the relationship.
Termination, Refunds, and Assignment: A client agreement may be cancelled at any time, by either
party, for any reason upon receipt of 30 days written notice. Upon termination of any account, any
prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable.
The client has the right to terminate an agreement without penalty within five business days after entering
into the agreement, or at any time. Neither Momentum nor the client may assign the agreement without
the consent of the other party. Transactions that do not result in a change of actual control or
management of Momentum shall not be considered an assignment.
Other Fees and Expenses: All fees paid to the Firm for investment advisory services are separate and
distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and exchange traded funds to their
shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will
generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also
imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge.
A client could invest in a mutual fund or exchange traded fund directly, without the services of our Firm. In
that case, the client would not receive the services provided by the Firm, which are designed, among
other things, to assist the client in determining which funds are most appropriate to each client's financial
condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and
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fees charged by our Firm to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client. In addition
to the Firm’s advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees and expenses charged by custodians
and imposed by broker-dealers.
Clients may incur fees imposed by custodians, broker-dealers, and other third-parties in connection with
receiving investment management services from Momentum. Such fees generally include custodial fees,
brokerage transaction fees, and fund expenses. The client is responsible for all third party fees. These
fees are separate and distinct from the investment management fee charged by Momentum. See Item 12
(Brokerage Practices) for more details.
Momentum also provides investment advice regarding private investment funds. Momentum, on a non-
discretionary basis, may recommend that certain qualified clients consider an investment in private
investment funds. Momentum’s role relative to unaffiliated private investment funds shall be limited to its
initial and ongoing due diligence and investment monitoring services. If a client determines to become an
unaffiliated private fund investor, the amount of assets invested in the fund(s) shall be included as part of
“assets under management” for purposes of Momentum calculating its investment advisory fee.
Momentum’s clients are under absolutely no obligation to consider or make an investment in any private
investment fund(s).
Momentum is affiliated with Franklin Morgan Fund 1, LLC, a private investment fund (the “Fund”), the
complete description of which (the terms, conditions, risks, conflicts and fees, including incentive
compensation) is set forth in the Fund’s offering documents. The members of the Fund’s Manager,
Franklin Morgan Partners LLC, are officers of Momentum. Momentum, on a non-discretionary basis, may
recommend that qualified clients consider allocating a portion of their investment assets to the Fund. If a
client determines to become an affiliated private fund investor, the amount of assets invested in the
fund(s) shall be included as part of “assets under management” for purposes of Momentum calculating its
investment advisory fee. Momentum’s clients are under absolutely no obligation to consider or make an
investment in a private investment fund(s).
Private investment funds generally involve various risk factors, including, but not limited to, potential for
complete loss of principal, liquidity constraints and lack of transparency, a complete discussion of which is
set forth in each fund’s offering documents, which will be provided to each client for review and
consideration. Unlike liquid investments that a client may own, private investment funds do not provide
daily liquidity or pricing. Each prospective client investor will be required to complete a Subscription
Agreement, pursuant to which the client shall establish that the client is qualified for investment in the
fund and acknowledges and accepts the various risk factors that are associated with such an investment.
Because Momentum and/or its affiliates can earn compensation from the Fund that will generally exceed
the fee that MA would earn under its standard asset-based fee, the recommendation that a client become
a Fund investor presents a conflict of interest. No client is under any obligation to become a Fund
investor. Given the conflict of interest, Momentum advises that clients consider seeking advice from
independent professionals (i.e., attorney, accountant, adviser, etc.) of their choosing prior to becoming a
Fund investor. Clients are under absolutely no obligation to become a Fund investor.
Prepaid Fees (Limited): Under no circumstances, under a fixed fee arrangement, do we require or solicit
payment of fees in excess of fifty percent (50%) of the total fee more than six months in advance of
services rendered. The Firm does not accept prepaid fees for advisory services.
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Compensation for the Sale of Securities: Neither Momentum nor any of its supervised persons receive
compensation for the sale of any securities.
Additional Compensation: Momentum does not receive additional compensation.
Insurance Products Incentives: Mr. Platt and others are supervised persons of Momentum and are
licensed insurance agents who offer insurance products, including insurance and annuities through
Momentum Life, our affiliated licensed insurance agency. The producers have an incentive to recommend
insurance products to clients of Momentum because the producers receive compensation from the sale of
insurance products. Momentum addresses this conflict by disclosing it to its clients, and by informing its
clients that they have the option to purchase insurance products through agents or brokers other than
Momentum’s supervised persons, which may be less expensive or more expensive.
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES & SIDE-BY-SIDE
MANAGEMENT
Momentum is entitled to performance-based compensation (i.e., an incentive allocation or performance-
based fee) from the Private Fund under the Firm’s management. All performance-based compensation
arrangements are structured in compliance with the applicable requirements under state and federal rules
and regulations, including the requirement under SEC Rule 205-3 to only enter into such arrangements
with “qualified clients.” The terms of performance-based compensation are provided in the fund offering
documents.
When entering into a performance-based compensation arrangement, investors should understand the
following:
• Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the Firm to make investments that
involve more risk and are more speculative than would be the case in the absence of
performance-based compensation.
• Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the Firm to overvalue investments
which lack a market quotation.
• Because the Firm will serve as the investment adviser to client accounts with different fee
structures, the potential for conflicts of interest may arise. Such conflicts of interest include the
incentive for the Firm and its supervised persons to favor the accounts for which Momentum
receives performance-based compensation.
• When relevant, Momentum will receive increased compensation with regard to net unrealized
appreciation as well as net realized gains in a client’s account.
To mitigate potential conflicts of interest, the Firm has created policies and procedures designed to
promote ethical conduct by addressing the requirement to fairly value securities that do not have a readily
ascertainable value. In addition, the Firm’s management team reviews accounts on an ongoing basis to
ensure that investments are suitable and that the account is being managed appropriately in light of the
relevant investment objectives and risk tolerance.
The Firm does not engage in side-by-side management.
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TYPE OF CLIENTS
The vast majority of Momentum’s clients are individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable
institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, small businesses, and similar
entities which desire a high degree of personalized and professional service. While this amount is
negotiable, the minimum asset requirement to become a Momentum client is $250,000. Further,
Momentum, in its sole discretion, may charge a lesser investment advisory fee, charge a flat fee, or
waive its fee entirely based upon certain criteria (i.e. anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated
future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account
composition, complexity of the engagement, grandfathered fee schedules, Momentum’s employees
and family members, courtesy accounts, large cash positions not currently intended for investment,
competition, negotiations with client, etc.). As result of the above, similarly situated clients could pay
different fees. In addition, similar advisory services may be available from other investment advisers
for similar or lower fees.
The Firm provides discretionary investment advisory services to a private pooled investment fund. The
private fund investments are subject to a minimum of $25,000. Momentum, in its sole discretion, retains
the right to waive the minimum based on certain criteria (i.e., anticipated future earning capacity,
anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets being managed, related accounts, account
composition, scope of services, negotiations with the investor, etc.).
Because a Momentum affiliated entity will earn performance-based compensation, investors are required
to complete a suitability questionnaire to determine whether the investor may be permitted to invest in the
private fund.
No performance-based bees will be assessed until the Fund portfolio, on a cumulative basis from account
inception, is in a net gain position.
METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVETMENT STRATIGIES
& RISK OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis: In its investment recommendations to clients, Momentum may select from mutual
funds, ETFs, and other investment solutions offered by third-party managers or Subadvisers (collectively
“TPM”). These solutions are provided by a number of institutional investment strategists and based on the
information, research, asset allocation methodology and investment strategies of these institutional
strategists.
For clients who utilize TPMs, Momentum introduces clients to, and advises clients on the selection of,
independent investment managers who provide discretionary management services, including a wide
variety of security types. Clients will normally receive a prospectus and/or a separate disclosure from
such TPMs regarding any such investment manager’s advisory services, including whether such
managers are registered or notice filed in the clients state of residency. Please verify whether clients
received such disclosures.
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Investment Strategies:
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis: In formulating our investment advice and/or managing client assets,
we look at the experience and track record of the manager of the mutual fund or ETF to determine if that
manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over time and in different economic conditions. We also
look at the underlying assets in a mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is significant
overlap in the underlying investments held in another fund(s) in the client’s portfolio. We also monitor the
funds or ETFs to determine if they are continuing to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does
not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that
success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF,
managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the
client if that security were to fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated
investment mandate or strategy of the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable for the
client’s portfolio.
Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that you, as a client, should be prepared to bear.
Material Risks of Investment Strategies: Momentum’s methods do not involve significant or unusual
risks. Notwithstanding our methods, certain illiquid investments carry inherent significant risks. Each
method entails risk. For example, the risk assumed with using fundamental analysis is that prices may
rapidly change with new market information. If the market information is outdated or incorrect, the value of
the analysis is limited, and it may, in fact, produce unfavorable results. The risk of cyclical analysis
involves predicting economic trends, which may be difficult or overly inductive. Consequently, the
changing value of securities would be affected by these changing trends. A fundamental risk in analysis is
that the future patterns resemble historical patterns. Finally, there may be an operational risk of
programming errors in the strategists’ models.
Momentum mostly seeks investment strategies that do not involve significant or unusual risk beyond that
of the general markets. These risks include general market and credit risk.
Material Risks of Investing: Investing involves the risk of loss. Investments may decline in value and
could even become worthless. An investment in securities is not a bank deposit and is not insured or
guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Investing in
securities involves the potential loss of principal that investors must be prepared to bear.
Our clients are subject to the risk that our judgments about the attractiveness, value, or potential
appreciation of their investments may prove to be incorrect. Investors should understand that they rely
upon our abilities and judgment. There is no guarantee that our investment techniques will be successful.
We may be wrong in our assessment of the value of a security. At the same time, we may be wrong in our
assessment about specific securities that are held in a client’s account, which may not appreciate as
anticipated. If the selection of securities or investment strategies fails to produce the intended results, the
client’s account may underperform other accounts with similar objectives and investment strategies. We
ask that you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk. The value of your investment may
be affected by one or more of the following risks, any of which could cause your investment return or yield
to fluctuate:
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• Market Risk: The value of an investment may decline based on market conditions, regardless of
the issuer’s operational success or its financial condition. As such, the value of your investments
may fluctuate as the securities market fluctuates.
• Management Risk: There is no guarantee that our investment process, techniques, and
analyses will produce the intended results of any investment strategy.
• Style Risk: The value of your investment may fluctuate based on the investment style employed
in the management of the portfolio. The risk of value investing includes that the price of a security
may not approach its anticipated value or may decline in value. The risk of growth investing
includes that the anticipated underlying earnings or operational growth may not occur, or the
market price of the security may decline in value.
• Defensive Risk: To the extent a strategy attempts to hedge its portfolio or takes defensive
measures, such as holding a significant portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents, the
strategy may underperform in a rising market environment or the defensive measures may not
work as intended.
• Small and Medium Size Company Risk: Investments in small and medium size companies
generally involve greater risk than investments made in larger companies, as the markets for
such securities may be more volatile and less liquid. Small and medium size companies may face
a greater risk of business failure, which could increase investment volatility.
• Turnover Risk: A high portfolio turnover can result in increased transaction costs, such as
greater brokerage commission expenses, as well as the distribution of additional capital gains for
tax purposes, which may adversely affect portfolio performance. Certain strategies may have a
higher turnover rate than others, based on the management style and strategy objective.
• Availability of Information: Certain issuers, including municipalities, private companies, and
foreign issuers may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting, auditing, and financial
reporting standards and practices as publicly-listed companies in U.S. stock markets. As such,
there may be less information publicly available about these issuers and their current financial
condition.
• Limited Markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell) and their prices may
experience periods of excessive price volatility or illiquidity. Under certain market conditions we
may be unable to sell or liquidate investments at prices we consider reasonable or favorable or
find buyers at any price.
• Concentration Risk: To the extent that a strategy focuses on particular asset classes, countries,
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regions, industries, sectors, or types of investments from time to time, the strategy may be
subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas of focus than a strategy that is
more broadly invested across a wider variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates may affect the value of a portfolio’s investments.
For example, when interest rates rise, the value of investments in fixed income securities tends to
fall below par value or the principal investment and when interest rates fall, the value of the
investments in fixed income securities tends to rise. In general, fixed income securities with
longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
• Credit Risk: An issuer of debt securities may fail to make interest payments and repay principal
when due, in whole or in part. Changes in an issuer’s financial strength or in a security’s credit
rating may affect a security’s value.
• Prepayment or Call Risk: Many fixed income securities contain a provision that allows the issuer
to “call”, or redeem, all or part of the issue prior to the maturity date of the security. There is no
guarantee that investors will be able to reinvest the proceeds in a security of equivalent quality or
yield characteristics.
• Trading Practices: Brokerage commissions and other fees may be higher in certain markets or
for foreign securities due to lack of established government supervision and regulation of foreign
securities markets, currency markets, trading systems, and brokerage practices. Procedures and
rules governing foreign transactions and custody also may involve delays in payment, delivery, or
recovery of money or investments.
• Legal or Legislative Risk: Court rulings and legislative or regulatory changes and/or
developments may impact the value of an investment, or the security’s claim on the issuer’s
assets and finances.
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Inflation Risk: Inflation may erode the buying power of your investment portfolio, even if the
dollar value of your investments remains the same.
• Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase morbidity and
mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international boundaries, and causing significant
economic, social, and political disruption.
• Regulatory Approvals: Government entities may exercise their discretion to change or increase
regulation of investments, or to implement laws, regulations or policies affecting investments in a
manner that causes delays or adversely affects the operation of the investment and/or the
applicable client’s ability to effectively achieve its investment objectives. An investment also could
be materially and adversely affected as a result of statutory or regulatory changes or judicial or
administrative interpretations of existing laws and regulations that impose more comprehensive or
stringent requirements on such investment. Governments have considerable discretion in
implementing regulations, including, for example, the possible imposition or increase of taxes on
income earned by an investment or gains recognized by a client on its investment that could
impact a client’s return on investment. There can be no assurance that an investment will be able
to: (i) obtain all required regulatory approvals that it does not yet have or that it may require in the
future; (ii) obtain any necessary modifications to existing regulatory approvals; or (iii) maintain
required regulatory approvals.
• Cyber Security Breaches, Identity Theft, Privacy Breaches, and Other Threats: Momentum’s
clients’ and its investments’ information and technology systems may be vulnerable to damage or
interruption from computer viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures,
security threats (including ongoing cyber security threats to and attacks on our information
technology infrastructure), infiltration by unauthorized persons and security breaches, usage
errors by their respective professionals, power outages and catastrophic events such as fires,
tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and earthquakes. The failure of these systems and/or of disaster
recovery plans for any reason could cause significant interruptions in Momentum’s, its client’s
and/or investments and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of
sensitive data, including personal information relating to investors (and the beneficial owners of
investors). Such a failure or unauthorized disclosure of data could harm Momentum’s, client’s or
investments’ reputation, subject any such entity and their respective affiliates to legal claims,
increased costs, financial losses, data privacy breaches, regulatory intervention, and otherwise
affect their business and financial performance. The costs related to cyber or other security
threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means.
• Fund Liquidity Constraints. Momentum may utilize mutual funds that provide for limited
liquidity, generally on a quarterly basis. Thus, if we determined that the fund was no longer
performing or if you ever determined to transfer your account, the Fund could not be sold or
transferred immediately. Rather, sale or transfer would need to await the quarterly permitted sale
date, or longer. Moreover, the eventual net asset value for the Fund could be substantially
different (positive or negative) than the Fund value on the date that the sale was requested.
There can be no assurance that any such strategy will prove profitable or successful. In light of
these enhanced risks/rewards, a client may direct Momentum, in writing, not to employ any or all
such strategies for the client’s account.
DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
On March 7, 2025, the SEC entered into a settlement order with Momentum Advisors, LLC and Allan J.
Boomer (“Boomer”) settling an administrative action, which relates to misappropriation of portfolio
companies’ funds in a private fund advised by Momentum Advisors by a former chief operating officer
(the “COO”) of Momentum Advisors. The SEC found that Momentum Advisors failed to adopt and
implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Advisers Act
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arising from the COO’s misappropriation, and that Boomer failed reasonably to supervise the COO, with a
view of preventing violations of the federal securities laws within the meaning of Section 203(e)(6) of the
Advisers Act. The SEC also found that Boomer caused the private fund advised by Momentum Advisors
to pay a business debt that should have been paid by an entity controlled by Boomer and the former
COO, resulting in an unearned benefit to Boomer and the COO. The SEC also found that Momentum
Advisors violated the “custody rule” by failing to obtain and timely distribute annual audited financial
statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to investors
in the private fund that it advised, which resulted in a violation of Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act and
Rule 206(4)-2 thereunder. Momentum Advisors consented, without admitting or denying the findings, to a
censure; to cease and desist from committing or causing future violations, and to pay a civil penalty of
$235,000; Boomer consented, without admitting or denying the findings, to a censure, to cease and desist
from committing or causing future violations, to certain undertakings, and to pay a civil penalty of $80,000.
A copy of the settlement is available at https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/admin/2025/ia-6860.pdf. The
backgrounds of the Firm and its investment adviser representatives are on the Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching the investment adviser representative’s firm
name or CRD Number 314197.
OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
& AFFILIATIONS
Registration as a Broker-Dealer or Registered Representative: Neither Momentum, nor any of its
management persons, are registered or have an application pending to register as a broker-dealer or a
registered representative of a broker-dealer.
Registration as a FCM, CPO, or CTA: Neither Momentum, nor any of its management persons, are
registered or have an application pending to register, as a futures commission merchant (“FCM”),
commodity pool operator (“CPO”), commodity trading advisor (“CTA”), or a representative of the
foregoing.
Material Relationships or Arrangements with Financial Industry: Neither Momentum, nor any of its
management persons, have a relationship or arrangement that is material to our advisory business or to
our clients with a related person who is a broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, government
securities dealer or broker, investment company (including a mutual fund, closed-end fund investment
company, unit investment trust), other investment advisor, financial planner, futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser, banking or thrift institution, accountant or
accounting firm, lawyer or law firm, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer.
Insurance Activities: Mr. William Platt, Mr. Kyle Pitts, Jason Mahabirsingh, and Andrea Gray are
supervised persons of Momentum and are licensed insurance agents who offer insurance products and
annuities through Momentum Life Brokerage, a company that is affiliated with Momentum as both
companies are under the common control with Mr. Platt and Mr. Pitts. Because Mr. Platt and Mr. Pitts are
principals of Momentum and Momentum Life, they have an incentive to recommend investment products
to clients of Momentum as they will receive compensation from Momentum Life from the sale of insurance
products. Momentum addresses this conflict by disclosing it to its clients, and informing the clients that
they have the option to purchase insurance products through agents or brokers other than Momentum’s
supervised persons.
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Private Investment Fund Affiliation: The Firm is affiliated with a limited liability company, and expects to
serve others, that serve as managing member to a private pooled investment vehicle exempt from
registration as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Firm serves as
the investment manager to the private pooled investment vehicle. By virtue of the relationship with this
entity, the Firm is deemed to have custody of the private Fund’s assets. See Item 15 for the safeguards
the Firm has in place to protect the private Fund’s assets. The complete description of the terms,
conditions, risks, conflicts of interest, and fees, including incentive compensation is set forth in the Fund’s
offering documents. The members of the Fund’s Manager, Franklin Morgan Partners LLC, are officers
and principals of Momentum. As principals of the affiliated entity, they will share in the investment
management fees received by the Firm and the performance-based compensation received by the private
Fund’s managing members. Before a prospective investor accepts their recommendation to invest in the
private Fund managed by the Firm, the investor is free to consider other investment opportunities offered
by other investment management firms. Momentum may recommend that qualified clients consider
allocating a portion of their investment assets to the Fund. If a client determines to become an affiliated
private Fund investor, the amount of assets invested in the Fund will be included as part of “assets under
management” for purposes of Momentum calculating its investment advisory fee.
Additional Conflicts of Interest: There will be occasions when Mr. Platt, Mr. Pitts, Mr. Boomer, and
other supervised persons of the firm, where Momentum and its affiliate may encounter potential conflicts
of interest in connection with rendering advisory services. There can be no assurance that Momentum will
identify or resolve any conflict of interest in a manner that is favorable to a particular client. In addition to
the conflicts of interest discussed elsewhere in this Brochure, the following discussion enumerates certain
potential conflicts of interest:
Other Activities of Management: Momentum personnel will devote such time as shall be reasonably
necessary to conduct the business affairs of each client in an appropriate manner. Momentum personnel
will work on the business and operation of its other projects, including Momentum’s affiliates’ existing
corporate and other clients, and, therefore, conflicts may arise in the allocation of resources, including
due to Momentum’s internal policies and compliance with applicable law and regulation. Such other
matters may also include possibly serving on the board of directors of companies with no offset against
advisory fees.
Allocation of Investment Opportunities with Other Advisory Clients and Conflicting Fiduciary
Duties: Momentum is, from time to time, presented with investment opportunities that fall within the
investment objectives of multiple clients, and in such circumstances, except as otherwise provided in the
governing documents of the applicable client (or investment management agreement), Momentum will
allocate such opportunities among the clients (including, without limitation, an allocation of 100% of such
an opportunity to a single client) on a basis that Momentum reasonably determines in good faith to be fair
and reasonable taking into account all factors Momentum deems relevant, including the requirements of
the governing documents of the applicable clients (or investment management agreement), the sourcing
of the transaction, the nature of the investment objective, mandate or policies, target return profile or
projected hold period of each client, and other considerations deemed relevant by Momentum in good
faith.
Non-Investment Related Activities: Mr. Boomer, Mr. Platt, and Mr. Pitts each serve in leadership
positions, including as trustees/ board members of various charitable and community organizations, and
their respective Churches.
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Compensation from Third-Party Advisers: Although Momentum recommends the selection of other
investment managers for its clients, Momentum does not receive compensation for such services, as
disclosed in Item 5.
CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS
Code of Ethics
Momentum has adopted a Code of Ethics (“COE”) that governs all employees and other supervised
persons of Momentum. The COE is based upon the principle that directors, officers and employees of the
Firm have a fiduciary duty to place the interest of clients above their own. The COE addresses
compliance with federal securities laws and personal trading and reporting. The Firm will provide a copy
of the COE to any client or prospective client upon request. Our COE sets forth high ethical standards of
business conduct. We owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith to our clients, and, as such, we have
an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the COE, but to the general principles that
guide it. A client may request a copy of the Code of Ethics by email at will@momentum-advisors.com, or
by telephone at 917-997-4297.
Momentum’s Code of Ethics includes the Firm's policy prohibiting the use of material non-public
information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non-public information, all
employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or professional capacity.
Recommend Securities with Material Financial Interest: Momentum and its related persons
recommends, buys, or sells for client accounts, securities in which Momentum or any related person of
Momentum may have a material financial interest. This practice creates a potential conflict of interest as
the Firm and its related person may benefit from the sale and purchase of those securities. Momentum
addresses these conflicts of interest by having adequate policies and procedures in place that prohibit the
Firm and its related persons from trading ahead of clients or in such a way to obtain a better price for
themselves than for clients. Momentum’s personal trading policy is described below.
Invest in Same Securities Recommended to Clients: The Firm and its related persons may buy or sell
securities for themselves that they also recommend to clients. This practice creates a potential conflict of
interest as the Firm and its related person may benefit from the sale and purchase of those securities.
Momentum addresses these conflicts of interest by having adequate policies and procedures in place that
prohibit the Firm and its related persons from trading ahead of clients or in such a way to obtain a better
price for themselves than for clients. Momentum’s personal trading policy is described below.
Personal Trading Policy: The Firm has a personal trading policy in place to monitor the personal
securities transactions and securities holdings of the Firm and its related persons. The Firm's personal
trading policy does not require pre-clearance of securities transactions with the Chief Compliance Officer.
Generally, personal securities transactions should not be executed when an order for the same or a
related security is pending for client accounts. Additionally, employees of Momentum must provide the
Chief Compliance Officer with copies of their brokerage account statements or a written report of their
current securities holdings. The intent of the preceding procedures is to detect prohibited activities and
ensure that the best interests of clients are always served over that of the Firm and its related persons.
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Buy/Sell Securities at Same Time as Clients: The Firm and its related persons may buy or sell
securities at, or around the same time those securities are recommended to clients. This practice creates
a potential conflict of interest as the Firm and its related persons may benefit from the sale and purchase
of those securities. As indicated above in Item 11, Momentum has a personal trading policy in place to
monitor the securities transactions and securities holdings of the Firm and its related persons.
Principal Transactions: Momentum and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited from
engaging in principal transactions (i.e., a transaction where Momentum or a person associated with
Momentum, as principal, buys securities from, or sells securities to, a Momentum client).
BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Recommending Brokerage Firms: Broker-dealers/custodians will be recommended based on
Momentum’s duty to seek “best execution,” which is the obligation to seek execution of securities
transactions for a client on the most favorable terms for the client under the circumstances. Clients will not
necessarily pay the lowest commission or commission equivalent, and the Firm may also consider the
market expertise and research access provided by the broker-dealer/custodian, including but not limited
to access to written research, oral communication with analysts, admittance to research conferences and
other resources provided by the broker-dealers that may aid in the Firm's research efforts. Momentum will
not charge a premium or commission on transactions, beyond the actual cost imposed by the broker-
dealer/custodian.
Momentum may have investment discretion to select the securities and amount of securities for your
accounts that are managed by us, and we may also have discretionary authority from our clients to select
the broker-dealers used and the commission rates to be paid. It is Momentum’s policy to seek best
execution of orders on the most favorable terms for the client under the circumstances. In selecting
broker-dealers to effect portfolio transactions, the determination of what is expected to result in the best
execution on the most favorable terms for the client under the circumstances involves a number of largely
judgmental considerations. Among these are (1) the broker’s efficiency in executing and clearing
transactions; (2) the commission rate; (3) the size of the broker-dealer’s spread; (4) the size and difficulty
of the order; (5) the operational capabilities of the broker-dealer; (6) the nature of the market for the
security; and (7) any research and other services provided by the broker-dealer.
Our recommendations and decisions are based on our determination of the suitability of the
recommendation given the client’s investment objectives. When we exercise investment discretion, we
select the security, the amount of the security, and the timing of the transaction. We then place the
transaction without obtaining the client’s specific consent on a transaction-by-transaction basis. Any
limitation on that discretion is set forth in writing.
Momentum may have an incentive to recommend a broker-dealer based on its interest in receiving
research or other products or services rather than on the clients’ interest in receiving most favorable
execution under the circumstances.
Momentum prefers that clients use the custodial and brokerage services of Charles Schwab Inc.
(“Schwab”) or JP Morgan (JPM”), which are SEC-registered broker-dealers and members of the Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (see www.sipc.org for
more information about SIPC and how it serves member firms and the investing public). In recommending
Schwab and JPM, the Firm has taken into account the broker-dealers’ ability to provide professional
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services, their reputation, their quality of execution services, and their costs of such services. Among
other factors, as part of the services available to advisers and their clients who use the three broker-
dealers as a custodian, the broker-dealers/custodians offer an online access to the trading platform to
enter orders, view account information and use tax management functionality; and performance reports.
Momentum conducts periodic assessments of custodians involving a review of the range and quality of
services, reasonableness of fees, among other items, in comparison to industry peers. While we
recommend that you use the three custodians/broker-dealers, the decision whether to do so is made by
each client.
1. Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits: While Momentum has no formal soft dollar program in
which soft dollars are used to pay for third party services, the Firm receives research, products, or
other services from custodians and broker-dealers in connection with client securities
transactions (“soft dollar benefits”). Momentum may enter into soft-dollar arrangements consistent
with (and not outside of) the safe harbor contained in Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. There can be no assurance that any particular client will benefit from
soft dollar research, whether or not the client’s transactions paid for it, and the Firm does not seek
to allocate benefits to client accounts proportionate to any soft dollar credits generated by the
accounts. Momentum benefits from soft dollar arrangements by not having to produce or pay for
research, products, or services. The Firm will have an incentive to recommend a broker-dealer
based on receiving such research, product, or services. Clients should be aware that
Momentum’s acceptance of soft dollar benefits may result in higher commissions charged to the
client. Momentum’ clients do not pay more for investment transactions effected and/or assets
maintained at Schwab, IB, or JPM as the result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding
commitment made by Momentum to Schwab, IB, JPM, or any other any entity, to invest any
specific amount or percentage of client assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other
investment products as result of the above arrangement.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals: Momentum does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers or
third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or third party.
3. Directed Brokerage: Momentum does not recommend, request, or require that a client direct the
Firm to execute transactions through a specified broker-dealer. If an opportunity were to arise, the
Clients must direct Momentum in writing to use a particular broker-dealer (“Directed Broker”) to
execute some or all transactions for their accounts (referred to as “directed brokerage”). In that
case, the client will have the sole responsibility to negotiate terms and arrangements with the
Directed Broker and Momentum will not seek execution services or prices from other broker-
dealers. As a result, the client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs, greater
spreads, or receive less favorable net prices on transactions than would otherwise be the case.
Order Aggregation: When Momentum buys or sells the same security on behalf of more than one client
it may (but would be under no obligation to) aggregate or bunch such securities in a single transaction for
multiple clients in order to seek more favorable prices, lower brokerage commissions, or more efficient
execution. In such a case, Momentum would place an aggregate order with the broker-dealer on behalf of
all such clients in order to ensure fairness for all clients; provided, however, that trades would be
reviewed periodically to ensure that accounts are not systematically disadvantaged by this policy.
Momentum would determine the appropriate number of shares and select the appropriate broker-dealers
consistent with its duty to seek best execution, except for those accounts with specific brokerage direction
(if any).
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REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Frequency of Reviews: The Firm reviews client accounts on an ongoing basis. Trades for client
accounts are monitored regularly by the Firm’s Managing Partner and Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Platt,
for adherence to applicable laws and regulations and each client’s mandate, restrictions, and guidelines.
In addition, all accounts are reviewed at least quarterly to assure conformity with client objectives and
guidelines.
Review Triggers: All accounts are reviewed in light of emerging trends and developments as well as
market volatility.
Regular Reports: Clients are provided with written trade confirmations and, at least quarterly, written
account statements directly from the custodian of their accounts. Periodically and as needed, Momentum
provides written reports to clients regarding their accounts no less than annually.
Financial Planning: Financial Planning clients, in connection with onboarding, will receive a completed
financial plan. Once the final report is submitted, additional reports will not typically be provided unless
otherwise contracted for with the client.
CLIENT REFERRALS & OTHER COMPENSATION
Economic Benefits from Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients: Momentum may receive an
indirect economic benefit from custody companies ("Companies") for utilizing the Companies’ custody
and brokerage services. Momentum may receive free and/or discounted support services and products
from the Companies to better monitor and service client accounts. These services and products generally
include, but are not limited to, technology that provides access to client account data, access to
investment-related research, pricing information and other market data, and client reporting. Clients do
not pay more for the Companies’ custody and brokerage services as a result of this arrangement.
This arrangement may create an incentive for the Firm to recommend that clients maintain their accounts
with the Companies based on the economic benefit received by the Firm rather than the best interest of
clients. The Firm addresses this conflict of interest by making decisions in the best interest of clients, and
therefore recommending a custodian based on the overall quality and value of services clients will
receive, directly and indirectly, from the custodian. Please see Item 12 for additional information.
Neither Momentum, nor any related person of the Firm, receives sales awards or other such prizes in
connection with providing investment advice or other advisory services to clients.
Compensation to Non–Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
Client Referral: Momentum receives client referrals from numerous sources. However, the Firm does not
receive fees or any other remuneration for the referral of clients. Momentum does compensate third
parties for referrals of prospects that may become clients. Momentum provides compensation to
solicitors, under a paid agreement contract, for referring clients to the Firm.
Franchisee: Mr. Boomer is a Franchisee of Zips Dry Cleaning LLC. As a franchisee of Zips Dry Cleaning,
Mr. Boomer is entitled to receive a referral fee from the franchisor Zips Dry Cleaning for introducing the
company to new prospective franchisees.
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Private Fund: Mr. Boomer and Mr. Pitts are Class B investors of the Franklin Morgan Partners 1 LLC
private investment fund and are entitled to compensation from the fund.
Soft-Dollar Benefits: As indicated at Item 12 above, Momentum can receive from Schwab and/or others,
including, but not limited to, JP Morgan without cost (and/or at a discount), support services and/or
products. Momentum’ clients do not pay more for investment transactions effected and/or assets
maintained at Schwab or any other institution as result of this arrangement. There is no corresponding
commitment made by Momentum to Schwab or to any other entity, to invest any specific amount or
percentage of client assets in any specific mutual funds, securities or other investment products as the
result of the above arrangement.
Insurance Business: Associated persons of Momentum who maintain insurance licenses may
recommend insurance products to advisory clients through Momentum Life and other third parties.
Principals of Momentum have a financial incentive to recommend to Momentum’s clients that they
purchase insurance through Momentum Life. Momentum addresses this conflict by disclosing it to its
clients and informing them that they have the option to purchase investment products from insurance
agents and brokers other than Momentum affiliated licensed insurance producers.
Third Party Solicitors: Momentum and its related persons compensate others and have entered into
solicitation arrangements with certain third parties for client referrals.
CUSTODY
Momentum uses unaffiliated, qualified, third-party custodians to hold the assets of its clients in a manner
that it believes complies with the standards and guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission
Custody Rule. For example, these qualified custodians maintain the client assets in a manner that
segregates them from assets for other clients of the custodian.
Momentum is deemed to have custody of the underlying assets of its clients as a result of its imputed and
exercise of authority over the clients’ assets. Momentum does not provide custodial services to its clients.
Client assets are held with banks, financial institutions or registered broker-dealers that are “qualified
custodians.” Momentum has selected Schwab and JPM as qualified custodians. Clients through their
agreements with Schwab and JPM have provided written authorization in the Client Services Agreement
to deduct quarterly from the client’s account the following fees: (1) Momentum’s advisor fee; and (2)
TPMs advisory fee, which includes a strategist or manager fee, and most custody fees. Other fees for
special services may also be charged. Client fees are payable quarterly, in arears, based on assets under
management. Clients may terminate accounts at any time and receive a full pro-rata refund of any
unearned fees.
Clients will receive statements directly from their custodians at least quarterly. Clients are urged to
carefully review these statements and to compare them to the reports that clients receive from
Momentum, which are prepared by the custodians, to ensure that all account transactions, holdings, and
values are correct and current. The information in Momentum’s reports may vary from the information in
the custodians’ reports due to differing accounting procedures, reporting dates and/or valuation
methodologies of certain securities. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an
error in any statement.
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Momentum shall have the ability to deduct its advisory fee from the client’s custodial account. Clients are
provided with written transaction confirmation notices, and a written summary account statement directly
from the custodian (i.e., Schwab, JP Morgan, etc.) at least quarterly. To the extent that Momentum
provides clients with periodic account statements or reports, the client is urged to compare any statement
or report provided by Momentum with the account statements received from the account custodian. The
account custodian does not verify the accuracy of Momentum’ advisory fee calculation.
INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Momentum provides investment management services to clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary
basis. Clients who engage Momentum for discretionary management services may place limitations, in
writing, on the Firm's discretionary authority to the extent that the limitations do not adversely affect the
Firm’s ability to properly manage the account. Prior to Momentum exercising discretionary authority in
client accounts, the client is required to execute the Firm’s Investment Advisory Agreement, granting
Momentum full authority to supervise and direct the investments in the client's account(s).
VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Authority to Vote Client Securities: Unless otherwise requested by a client, Momentum does not vote
proxies on behalf of clients. In the event a client requests that Momentum votes a proxy and Momentum
agrees, Momentum will vote in a manner that serves the best interests of the client, as determined by the
Firm’s Managing Partner in his sole discretion, taking into account the following factors and other such
factors that may be proper under the circumstances:
Whether the proposal is a routine proposal or a non-routine proposal;
The impact the proposal will have on the value of the security, or on the value of the returns to the client's
account;
The costs associated with the proxy;
The impact the proposal may have on the liquidity of the investment, or the redemption or withdrawal
rights; and
The impact the proposal may have on shareholder rights.
In case of a potential conflict of interest, Momentum will refuse to vote the proxies. Assuming the Firm has
agreed to vote proxies on behalf of clients, clients may not direct voting in a particular solicitation when
the Firm has proxy voting responsibility. Momentum, using its discretion, may choose not to vote proxies
on routine proposals if it finds that the benefits of voting are outweighed by the costs or expense of voting.
Because Momentum does not vote proxies, Momentum has not established and adopted proxy voting
policies and procedures. Clients retain the right to vote proxies and may do so by notifying their
custodians in writing of the desire to vote future proxies. Clients should direct any questions regarding
voting proxies to their custodians.
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Client Maintains Authority to Vote Client Securities: Clients will receive their proxies or other
solicitations directly from their custodian. Clients may contact Momentum to discuss any questions
regarding a particular solicitation.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Prepayment of Fees: Momentum does not require the prepayment of fees of more than $500 per client,
six months or more in advance. Therefore, we are not required to include a financial statement.
Financial Condition: Momentum does not have any financial conditions that are reasonably likely to
impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to clients.
Bankruptcy: Momentum has not been subject to a bankruptcy petition at anytime in its operating history.
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