Overview

Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Average Client Assets
$4.9 million
SEC CRD Number
167908

Recent Rankings

Forbes 2025: 51
Barron's 2025: 61
Barron's 2024: 65

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Fee Structure

Primary Fee Schedule (NORTHROCK PARTNERS ADV 2A BROCHURE)

MinMaxMarginal Fee Rate
$0 and above 1.25%

Minimum Annual Fee: $5,000

Illustrative Fee Rates
Total AssetsAnnual FeesAverage Fee Rate
$1 million $12,500 1.25%
$5 million $62,500 1.25%
$10 million $125,000 1.25%
$50 million $625,000 1.25%
$100 million $1,250,000 1.25%

Clients

HNW Share of Firm Assets
89.85%
Total Client Accounts
24,014
Discretionary Accounts
22,997
Non-Discretionary Accounts
1,017

Services Offered

Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Portfolio Management for Pooled Investment Vehicles, Portfolio Management for Institutional Clients, Investment Advisor Selection, Educational Seminars

Regulatory Filings

Additional Brochure: NORTHROCK PARTNERS ADV 2A BROCHURE (2026-03-31)

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NorthRock Partners Advisory Services Program NORTHROCK PARTNERS, LLC https://www.northrockpartners.com 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612.367.8800 March 31, 2026 This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of NorthRock Partners, LLC (hereinafter “NorthRock” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact the Firm at 612-367-8800. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Additional information about NorthRock is available on the SEC’s Investment Advisor Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. NorthRock is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 2. Material Changes Since our last annual filing, dated March 2025, we have made the following material changes to this Brochure: • NorthRock’s fee billing processes have been expanded to accommodate NorthRock clients who were part of an acquisition during 2025. Please see Item 5 for additional information. • In July 2025, the NorthRock Credit Access Opportunity I, L.P. participated in a conversion transaction whereby investors received an in-kind distribution of registered investment company (i.e., “fund”) shares. NorthRock receives ongoing compensation from the fund. Please see Items 5 and 10 for additional information. NorthRock will provide ongoing disclosure information about material changes or new information as necessary, and while it is available on our website, we are happy to provide a current brochure at any time to our clients or prospective clients. A printed brochure may be requested by contacting our compliance department at compliance@northrockpartners.com or 612.367.8800. information about NorthRock is also available via Additional the SEC’s web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons affiliated with NorthRock who are required to be registered as investment adviser representatives of NorthRock. 2 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 3. Table of Contents Item 1. Cover Page 1 Item 2. Material Changes 2 Item 3. Table of Contents 3 Item 4. Advisory Business 4 Item 5. Fees and Compensation 8 Item 6. Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management 10 Item 7. Types of Clients 11 Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss 11 Item 9. Disciplinary Information 15 Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations 15 Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading 18 Item 12. Brokerage Practices 19 Item 13. Review of Accounts 22 Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation 23 Item 15. Custody 23 Item 16. Investment Discretion 24 Item 17. Voting Client Securities 24 Item 18. Financial Information 25 3 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 4. Advisory Business NorthRock is majority owned by a subsidiary of Sammons Financial Group. Rob Nelson and Todd Moser maintain a minority ownership interest, each less than 25%. NorthRock is a full-service wealth management firm offering a comprehensive suite of financial planning, consulting and investment portfolio management services. As of December 31, 2025, NorthRock had approximately $11,524,962,460 in discretionary and $660,223,057 in non-discretionary regulatory assets under management. While this brochure generally describes the business of NorthRock, certain sections also discuss the activities of its officers, partners, directors (or other persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), employees, or other persons who provide investment advice on NorthRock’s behalf and are subject to the Firm’s supervision or control. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The NorthRock Partners Advisory Services Program (the “Program”) is an investment advisory program sponsored by NorthRock, an SEC-registered investment adviser, formed in 2013. The Program is offered as a wrap fee program, which, among other things, provides the ability to trade in certain investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions, transaction charges, or fees related to NorthRock’s non-advisory services. NorthRock’s wrap fee program is an arrangement under which clients receive investment advisory services (which may include portfolio management, asset allocation or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers), other non-investment advisory services (e.g., tax), as applicable, and the execution of client transactions through the independent custodians and broker-dealers, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), and Fidelity Institutional (“Fidelity”) for a fee not based upon transactions in their accounts. Prior to receiving services through the Program, clients are required to enter into a written agreement with NorthRock setting forth the relevant terms and conditions of the advisory relationship (the “Wealth Management Agreement”). Clients must also open a new securities brokerage account and complete a new account agreement with a qualified custodian – e.g., Schwab, Fidelity or another custodian NorthRock approves under the Program (collectively “Financial Institutions”). At the onset of the Program, NorthRock advisors work with clients to understand their individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash flow needs, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as any other factors pertinent to their specific financial situations. After an analysis of the relevant information, NorthRock generally assists its clients in developing an appropriate strategy for managing their assets and financial affairs. NorthRock manages clients’ investment portfolios on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis by allocating assets among the various investment products available under the Program, as described further in Item 8 (below). NorthRock tailors its advisory services to accommodate the needs of its individual clients and, on a continuous basis, seeks to ensure that its clients’ portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with a client’s specific investment profiles. NorthRock consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to 4 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 determine their specific risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity constraints and other factors relevant to the management and advisement of their portfolios. Clients are advised to promptly notify the Firm if there are changes in their financial situation, in any of the information or documents provided to NorthRock or if they wish to place any limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on the management of their accounts if the Firm determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the Firm’s management efforts. When NorthRock provides investment advice to clients regarding their retirement plan account or individual retirement account, NorthRock are acting as fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. NorthRock’s receipt of an advisory fee for making a recommendation may create a conflict of interest under ERISA/IRC with client’s interests, so NorthRock operates under a special rule that requires it to act in its clients’ best interest and not put NorthRock’s interest ahead of its clients.. For example, if NorthRock recommends that a client roll over assets from one retirement account to another and NorthRock will receive increased compensation as a result of that recommendation, a conflict may be present that requires NorthRock to operate under this special rule. Under the Program, NorthRock may also offer clients a variety of financial planning, consulting services, or other non-investment advice and advisory services (“Personal Office® services”) which are customized to accommodate the needs and resources of each client and may address a broad range of matters, including, but not limited to: • Cash Flow & Budgeting • Protection Planning • Executive Compensation • Bill Pay • Succession Planning • Charitable Planning • Lending • Tax Preparation • Credit Analysis • Retirement Planning • Educational Funding • Financial Reporting • Mortgages • Wealth Transfer • Estate Planning • Trust & Estate Administration • Business Planning • Family Financial • Employee Benefits • Tax Planning Planning 5 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 In performing these services, NorthRock is not required to verify any information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such information. For any Personal Office® services, NorthRock may recommend its own services, its Supervised Persons in their individual capacities as insurance agents, or the services of third-party professionals to implement its recommendations. A potential conflict of interest exists if NorthRock recommends clients engage the Firm or its Supervised Persons for services to be rendered outside of the Program. Clients are under no obligation to act upon any such recommendations and clients retain absolute discretion over all such implementation decisions. Clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify NorthRock if there is ever any change in their financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising NorthRock’s previous recommendations and/or services. When deemed appropriate, NorthRock recommends that all or a portion of a Client’s Program assets be managed by one or more unaffiliated money managers (“Independent Manager). The terms and conditions under which the client directly engages an Independent Manager are usually set forth in a separate written agreement between NorthRock and/or the client and the designated Independent Manager. In addition to this brochure, the client usually also receives the written disclosure brochure of the designated Independent Managers engaged to manage or advise their assets. The Independent Manager will implement the selected investment strategies. The client is sometimes able to impose reasonable investment restrictions on these accounts, subject to the acceptance of the Independent Manager. NorthRock will provide ongoing oversight and monitoring of the Client’s accounts managed by the Independent Manager. RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES NorthRock provides services to participant directed retirement plans, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, in one or more of the following capacities: (1) an Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) Section 3(21) fiduciary to the plan providing non-discretionary advisory services, or (2) an ERISA Section 3(38) investment manager to a plan fiduciary providing discretionary advisory services. ERISA Section 3(21) Plan Investment Advisory Services: NorthRock can perform non- discretionary investment advisory services at the retirement plan level that may include preparation or review the plan’s Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”), advice regarding appropriate investment categories and options, and monitoring performance of the investment options and providing advice regarding possible changes to the investment selections. In providing investment consulting advice NorthRock shares ERISA 3(21) fiduciary status with plan sponsors and trustees. ERISA Section 3(38) Plan Investment Management Services: NorthRock can perform discretionary investment management services at the plan level including, among others, preparation of an IPS for the plan in consultation with the client, and review, selection, and monitoring of investment options. When appointed by the plan trustees to take over discretionary control of plan assets, NorthRock becomes an ERISA 3(38) fiduciary, and as such are solely 6 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 responsible for the selection, monitoring, and replacement of a plan’s investment options. NorthRock is not responsible for any notices or communications to plan participants that may be required under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or other applicable laws, but will provide information to the client to assist the client in compliance with any applicable participant- level fee disclosure requirements. In all cases, special requirements that apply to participant-directed retirement plans include: • Investment choices that are made available to participants must be prudently selected and provide a broad range of risk and return characteristics. • Participants must have access to information on the suitability and performance of each choice. • Participants must receive full and adequate disclosure about possible investment costs, volatility, losses and market fluctuations. • Each investment choice must be well-diversified. • Participants must have the ability to change their choices at least quarterly. When we provide investment advice to clients regarding ERISA retirement accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, we will provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction include rollovers from on ERISA sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account. Providing advice to move retirement account assets can create a perceived conflict of interest, so as a fiduciary and in accordance with the rules of the DOL, NorthRock requires that its advisers and related employees must: • Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent advice); • Never put NorthRock’s financial interests ahead of our clients’ interests when making recommendations (give loyal advice); • Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees and investments; • Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in our clients’ best interest; • Charge no more than is reasonable for NorthRock’s services; and • Give clients basis information about conflicts of interests. PRIVATE FUND MANAGER NorthRock serves as manager and/or general partner to certain investment-related Limited Partnerships (“Fund(s)”). The Funds are pooled investment vehicles, are not publicly offered or traded, and are available to certain investors only; such an offer occurs only when the prospective investor receives the Offering Documents. NorthRock makes the Fund(s) available to its clients if they meet the qualification and investment criteria for such entities and when consistent with the client’s stated investment objectives, risk tolerance and liquidity requirements. 7 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 5. Fees and Compensation ADVISORY SERVICES PROGRAM FEES For clients discussed above, clients pay a fee based upon either a percentage of assets under the Firm’s advisement or management, a fixed negotiated rate, or a combination of both (the “Program Fee”). The asset-based Program Fee generally varies between 50 and 125 basis points (0.50% – 1.25%) per annum, depending upon the size, nature and complexity of the client relationship. For assets custodied at Schwab and Fidelity, and managed directly by the Firm, NorthRock charges 25 basis points (0.25%) to cover securities brokerage charges, transaction fees and other servicing costs absorbed by the Firm. The Program Fee for this service varies between 75 and 150 basis points (0.75% - 1.50%) per annum. NorthRock does not impose this additional fee with respect to assets under its management or advisement that are held away from Schwab and Fidelity; however, clients may incur separate custodial expenses and trading costs imposed by other unaffiliated financial Institutions. See Item 12 for the Firm’s brokerage practices. The Program Fee is generally charged quarterly, in advance, and calculated using the market value of the assets being managed by NorthRock on the last business day of the previous quarter. In the event of delayed reporting for accounts held outside of NorthRock’s chosen custodian(s) (i.e., employer 401k accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), deferred compensation accounts, etc.), NorthRock will use reasonable efforts to obtain updated statements and may use the market values most recently available. The Program Fee calculation does not generally include brokerage sweep cash balances, margin loan balances or restricted stock units/awards. Margin borrowing does not reduce the assets value on which the Program Fee is calculated. Substitute billing arrangements may also be negotiated on an individual basis. All fees are outlined in the Wealth Management Agreement executed with each client which may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement. For client initial term, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis from the effective date of the Wealth Management Agreement. In the event the client relationship is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the termination and the outstanding balance is refunded or charged to the client, as appropriate. If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets will not be prorated to account for the interim change in portfolio value. When NorthRock engages an independent manager to manage all or a portion of a client’s investment portfolio, the client will pay a separate fee to the independent manager as described in the agreement with the independent manager. This fee is in addition to the fees paid to NorthRock. Some clients whose accounts were acquired by NorthRock continue to be billed under legacy billing practices, consistent with their Wealth Management Agreement. In these circumstances, the clients are billed in arrears based on the quarter end account portfolio value, including cash and cash equivalents. Fees vary between 45 – 90 basis points (0.45% - 0.90%) based on the amount of assets NorthRock manages. 8 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 FEE COMPARISON As referenced above, a portion of the fees paid to NorthRock are used to cover the securities brokerage commissions, transactional costs, alternative investment fees attributable to the management of clients’ portfolios and other services. Services provided through the Program may cost clients more or less than purchasing these services separately. The number of transactions made in clients’ accounts, whether or not the broker-dealer actually charges commissions on transactions involving certain securities, as well as the amount of commissions charged for each specific transaction, determines the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per transaction basis and paying a separate fee for advisory services. The Program Fees may also be higher or lower than fees charged by other sponsors of comparable investment advisory programs. COMPENSATION FOR RECOMMENDING THE PROGRAM NorthRock has external arrangements in place whereby persons recommending the Program are entitled to receive compensation as a result of clients’ participation. Clients would not bear any part of the cost of this arrangement. MINIMUM FEES As a condition for participation in the Program, NorthRock generally imposes a minimum Program Fee of $5,000 per year. NorthRock, in its sole discretion, may waive or adjust its minimum annual fee based upon certain criteria defined by the Firm. Additionally, certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements and varying billing practices from NorthRock. In such instances, the Firm may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers. COMPENSATION FROM PRIVATE FUNDS As manager and/or general partner to private funds (Fund(s)), NorthRock receives compensation from the Funds. The operating agreements and related documents of each Fund set forth the applicable investment advisory fees which are ultimately borne by the Fund investors. Clients invested in both the Program and a Fund will bear multiple layers of fees and expenses, including the Program Fee and the Fund fee. This creates a conflict of interest because NorthRock has an incentive to recommend investments that generate additional compensation to NorthRock or its affiliates through the Fund fees. NorthRock addresses this conflict through disclosure, fiduciary obligations, and compliance policies and procedures, including review of the appropriateness of the investment for the client. RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES FEES NorthRock’s fee for providing investment consulting to participant directed retirement plans, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans range from 20 to 100 basis points (.2% to 1%) per annum. Certain plans may be charged a flat fee. The flat fee ranges from $500 to $10,000 depending on the scope of service provided as stated in the Wealth Management Agreement. 9 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 FEE DISCRETION NorthRock, in its sole discretion, may negotiate fees and adjust the services provided based upon certain criteria, including without limitation, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, a pre-existing client relationship, account retention and pro bono activities. FEE DEBIT Clients generally authorize the Firm to debit client accounts for the amount of the Program Fee and to directly remit that fee to NorthRock and/or the Independent Managers (as defined below). Any Financial Institutions recommended by NorthRock, including Schwab and Fidelity, have agreed to send statements to clients not less than quarterly indicating all amounts disbursed from the account, including the amount of Program Fees paid directly to NorthRock. OTHER CHARGES Clients may incur certain third-party charges that are separate from and in addition to the Program Fee. These additional charges may include, but are not limited to, custody fees, alternative investment related fees, including fees and expenses associated with private funds, charges imposed directly by independent investment managers (“Independent Managers”) engaged to provide services through the Program, expenses of a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) in the account as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions, or other fees. To facilitate the execution of trades, regulatory Trading Activity Fees (TAF) may be added to certain applicable sales transactions. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory fee is assessed on client accounts for sell transactions, and a FINRA fee is assessed on client accounts for sell transactions, for certain covered securities. Schwab and Fidelity, the custodians that NorthRock primarily uses, are FINRA member firms. These fees recover the costs incurred by the SEC and FINRA for supervising and regulating the securities markets and securities professionals. The fee rates vary depending on the type of transaction and the size of that transaction. For more information on the SEC and FINRA fees, please visit their websites: www.sec.gov/fast- answers/answerssec31htm.html www.finra.org/industry/trading-activity-fee Item 6. Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT NorthRock does not currently charge a performance-based fee. NorthRock does not currently advise any side-by-side strategies (i.e., simultaneous management of a multiple clients following the same investment strategy) but may do so in the future. 10 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 7. Types of Clients Services through the Program are offered to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, private funds, and other business entities. Certain private fund or related registered investment company opportunities may be offered only to eligible clients and other approved investors, subject to the applicable offering documents, suitability standards and other eligibility requirements. NorthRock does not require a minimum account size but may charge minimum fees as described in Item 5. Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss SELECTION AND ANALYSIS OF INDEPENDENT MANAGERS Prior to utilizing an Independent Manager to manage all or a portion of a client’s account, NorthRock evaluates various information about the Independent Managers in which it selects to manage client assets under the Program. The Firm generally reviews a variety of different resources, which may include the Independent Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves, and other third-party analyses, when available, it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’ individual portfolio allocations and risk exposures. However, past performance is not indicative of future results. NorthRock may also take into consideration each Independent Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research capabilities, among other related factors. NorthRock generally monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by Independent Managers by reviewing the account statements produced by the Financial Institutions, as well as other performance information furnished by the Independent Managers and/or other third-party providers. The Firm does not verify the accuracy of any such performance information and does not ensure its compliance with presentation standards. Clients are advised that any performance information they receive from the Independent Managers may not be calculated on a uniform and consistent basis. Clients should compare all supplemental materials with the account statements they receive from their respective financial institutions. The terms and conditions under which the client directly engages an Independent Manager are usually set forth in a separate written agreement between NorthRock and/or the client and the designated Independent Manager. In addition to this brochure, the client usually also receives the written disclosure brochure of the designated Independent Managers engaged to manage or advise their assets. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES The Firm seeks to take a holistic, global approach to portfolio management and each client usually has an investment strategy tailored to their particular needs and risk tolerance. NorthRock’s investment discipline is rooted in broad asset allocation across multiple asset classes, diversification in an effort to reduce portfolio risk, and rebalancing to maintain target allocations. 11 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Use of Independent Managers NorthRock may recommend the use of Independent Managers. In these situations, NorthRock performs due diligence of such managers, but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement their investment strategies. Use of Private Collective Investment Vehicles NorthRock recommends that certain clients invest in privately placed collective investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, private credit funds and similar vehicles etc.). The managers of these vehicles may have broad discretion in selecting the investments. There may be few limitations on the types of securities or other financial instruments which may be traded and no requirement to diversify investment holdings, which usually serves to lessen investment risk. Hedge funds may trade on margin or otherwise leverage positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle. In addition, because the vehicles are not registered as investment companies, there is an absence of regulation that would be applicable to registered investment companies such as mutual funds or ETFs. NorthRock may also allocate to private market investments, including investments in the Funds, which are illiquid in nature and may have reported valuations in the interim that do not correspond to their actual valuation due to reporting oftentimes occurring on a less frequent basis. There are numerous other risks in investing in these securities. Clients should consult each fund’s private placement memorandum and/or other disclosure documents explaining such risks prior to investing. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) NorthRock may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various real estate investment trusts (REITs), the shares of which exist in the form of either publicly traded or privately placed securities. REITs are collective investment vehicles with portfolios comprised primarily of real estate and mortgage related holdings. Many REITs hold heavy concentrations of investments tied to commercial and/or residential developments, which inherently subject REIT investors to the risks associated with a downturn in the real estate market. Investments linked to certain regions that experience greater volatility in the local real estate market may give rise to large fluctuations in the value of the vehicle’s shares. Mortgage related holdings may give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, liquidity and counterparty risk. Use of Margin While the use of margin borrowing can substantially improve returns, it also increases overall portfolio risk, potential losses and expenses. Margin transactions are generally affected using capital borrowed from a Financial Institution, which is secured by a client’s holdings. Under certain circumstances, a lending Financial Institution may demand an increase in the underlying collateral. If the client is unable to provide the additional collateral, the Financial Institution may liquidate account assets to satisfy the client’s outstanding obligations, which could have extremely adverse consequences. In addition, fluctuations in the amount of a client’s borrowings and the corresponding interest rates may have a significant effect on the profitability and stability of a client’s portfolio. 12 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 RISKS OF LOSS General Risk of Loss Investing involves a risk of loss. Clients should be prepared to bear investment loss, including the loss of the original principal. NorthRock works diligently to manage risk in client portfolios, providing no assurance that an investment will provide performance over any specific period of time and that past performance, while important, does not guarantee of future results. During different periods, market conditions may also result in significantly different outcomes. Market Risks The performance of a significant portion of NorthRock’s recommendations may depend to a great extent on the future course of price movements of stocks, bonds and other asset classes. Market values are affected by a number of different factors, including, among others, the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets, management decisions, decreased demand for an issuer’s products or services, increased production costs, general economic conditions, political conditions, governmental policy, pandemics, interest rates, currency exchange rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. There is no assurance that NorthRock will be able to predict the markets and security price movements. Economic Risks Changes in economic conditions, for example, interest rates, inflation rates, political and diplomatic events and trends, tax laws and innumerable other factors, can substantially and adversely affect investments. Private Placements; Illiquidity In addition to the risks that exist with respect to privately-placed securities due to the nature of such securities, privately-placed securities are often illiquid. Illiquid securities include most securities the disposition of which is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. NorthRock may experience significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities and may not be able to sell them for the price NorthRock paid or valued them. Transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. Asset Allocation Risks Asset Allocation may have a more significant effect on account value when one of the heavily weighted asset classes is performing more poorly than the others. Diversification and strategic allocation do not assure profit or protection against loss in declining markets. Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) An investment in a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’s underlying portfolio securities. Mutual Fund shareholders are 13 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains, as mutual funds are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event they sell securities for a profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss. Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated daily per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholders fees (e.g., sales loads, purchase fees, redemption fees). The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated at the end of each business day. 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. 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. Options Options allow investors to buy or sell a security at a contracted strike price (not necessarily the current market price) at or within a specific period of time. Clients may pay or collect a premium for buying or selling an option. Investors transact in options to either hedge against potential losses or to speculate on the performance of the underlying securities. Options transactions contain a number of inherent risks, including the partial or total loss of principal in the event that the value of the underlying security or index does not increase or decrease to the level of the respective strike price. Holders of options contracts are also subject to default by the option writer which may be unwilling or unable to perform its contractual obligations. Fixed Income Risks Investments in fixed income securities, such as notes and bonds, involve interest rate, credit and maturity risks. Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments to repay principal when due. If the credit quality rating or the issuer’s financial conditions declines, so may the value of the investment product. Maturity risk is generally the longer a bond’s maturity, the higher the interest rate risk and generally the higher its yield. The values change according to changes in interest rates, inflation, credit climate and issues credit quality. Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers Clients participating in the Program generally grant NorthRock the authority to discuss certain non-public information with independent managers engaged to manage their accounts. Depending upon the specific arrangement, the Firm may be authorized to disclose various personal information including, without limitation: names, phone numbers, addresses, social 14 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 security numbers, tax identification numbers and account numbers. NorthRock may also share certain information related to its clients’ financial positions and investment objectives in an effort to ensure that the Independent Managers’ investment decisions remain aligned with its clients’ best interests. This information is communicated on an initial and ongoing basis, or as otherwise necessary to the management of its clients’ portfolios. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers Clients can generally contact any independent managers managing their assets through NorthRock by providing the Firm with written request and identification of the questions or issues to be discussed with the Independent Managers. After receiving the client’s written request, NorthRock, at its sole discretion, may contact the Independent Managers for the client or arrange for the Independent Managers and the client to communicate directly. Item 9. Disciplinary Information NorthRock has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of management. Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations Licensed Insurance Agents Certain NorthRock employees, in their individual capacities, are licensed insurance agents and may affect the purchase of certain insurance products on a fully-disclosed, commission basis. A conflict of interest exists to the extent that the Firm recommends the purchase of insurance products where the Firm and its employees receive insurance commissions or other additional compensation. The client is not obligated to purchase any insurance products or purchase insurance through NorthRock’s employee agents and may elect to direct a purchase through another insurance agent and agency. The Firm has procedures in place whereby insurance recommendations are sought to be made in its clients’ best interest regardless of any such affiliations. NorthRock X, NRX & Lifestyle Management Services NorthRock X (“NRX”), a dba and licensed trademark of NorthRock Partners, may provide at its discretion lifestyle management services to certain clients. Such related services, depending upon the amount of the client’s assets under management, may be provided within the client’s advisory wrap fee. Generally, the higher the client’s assets under management, the more non- investment advisory, NorthRock X services the client may receive. Certified Public Accountants & Tax Professionals Certain NorthRock employees, in their individual capacities, are certified public accountants and tax professionals and provide tax planning and preparation through NorthRock Partners Tax 15 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Services, LLC and/or Private Tax Services, LLC. Such related services, depending upon the amount of the client’s assets under management, may be provided within the client’s advisory wrap fee and there are often no separate fees for this service. Additional fees may be charged for more complex filings or to certain clients and would be reviewed with the client, prior to engagement. Additionally, NorthRock Partners Tax Services, LLC or Private Tax Services, LLC also provide tax services to client who are not also clients of NorthRock Partners, LLC. Bill Pay Services NorthRock provides bill pay services to certain clients. These services are contracted for in a separate agreement with clients that request bill pay services, and all fees that would normally be charged for this service are imbedded within the client’s overall advisory wrap fee. Schwab Advisor Services Advisory Board Membership One individual NorthRock employee serves on the Schwab Advisor Services Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”). As described under Item 12 of this Form ADV, NorthRock may recommend that clients establish brokerage accounts with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) and/or its affiliates (e.g., TD Ameritrade Institutional) to maintain custody of the clients’ assets and effect trades for their accounts. The Advisory Board consists of representatives of independent investment advisory firms who have been invited by Schwab management to participate in meetings and discussions of Schwab Advisor Services’ services for independent investment advisory firms and their clients. Generally, Board members serve for two-year terms. Advisory Board members enter into a nondisclosure agreement with Schwab under which they agree not to disclose confidential information shared with them. This information generally does not include material nonpublic information about the Charles Schwab Corporation, whose common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol SCHW). The Advisory Board meets in person or virtually approximately twice per year and has periodic conference calls scheduled as needed. Advisory Board members are not compensated by Schwab for their service, but Schwab does pay for or reimburse Advisory Board members’ travel, lodging, meals, and other incidental expenses incurred in attending Advisory Board meetings. Schwab may also provide members of the Advisory Board a fee waiver for attendance at Schwab conferences such as IMPACT. Charitable Giving & Consulting Services Foundation X, Inc. is the charitable giving arm of NorthRock, providing grants to nonprofit organizations that advance long-term and sustainable community change. Foundation X, LLC, which is a for profit consulting business that will aid individuals and entities with their charitable planning. Foundation X, LLC specializes in building comprehensive giving strategies, identifying the right nonprofits to align with the client’s vision, establishing foundations, helping existing foundations become more efficient by providing advisory and foundation management services. All profits generated through Foundation X, LLC will be donated to Foundation X, Inc. the nonprofit organization. Independent Managers NorthRock does not receive additional compensation directly or indirectly from the Independent 16 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Managers its recommends or engages to manage the Program assets. Sammons Wealth Management and Affiliated Registered Investment Advisors Sammons Financial Wealth Management Holdings, LLC (“SWM”) is the majority owner in NorthRock Partners, LLC. SWM also owns two other registered investment advisers: Beacon Capital Management and Wealthcare Capital Management, LLC (together with NorthRock, the “Affiliated RIAs”). SWM provides common leadership across Affiliated RIAs, including the President of SWM who is a control person with respect to each of the Affiliated RIAs is. While each of the Affiliated RIAs currently operates independently with separate management teams, investment processes, and day-to-day operations, this shared control structure means that ultimate strategic direction and oversight reside at the SWM level. Although there are no formal arrangements for shared personnel, investment decision-making, or client servicing among the Affiliated RIAs at this time, the common ownership and control structure presents potential conflicts of interest. For example, SWM and its leadership may have an incentive to allocate resources, capital, or strategic opportunities among the Affiliated RIAs in a manner that is not uniform. In addition, there may be situations where business opportunities, including prospective clients, strategic partnerships, or investment ideas, could be directed to one Affiliated RIA over another. The affiliated structure may also create incentives to develop future collaborations, shared services and/or products, or referral arrangements among the Affiliated RIAs, which could give rise to additional conflicts. NorthRock seeks to mitigate these potential conflicts through policies and procedures designed to promote fair and equitable treatment of clients and to ensure that all investment decisions and business practices are conducted in accordance with its fiduciary duty. However, no set of policies and procedures can fully eliminate all conflicts associated with common ownership and control. Sammons Capital Commitment As stated above, Sammons is the majority owner of NorthRock and holds a minority (less than 3%) interest in Coller Capital. Sammons made a $200 million capital commitment to Coller Capital. NorthRock had the ability—but not the obligation—to take up to $100 million of this capital commitment by offering investment in the Fund to its clients. Accordingly, client investment in the Fund will reduce Sammons’ capital commitment obligation, which presents a material conflict of interest. While NorthRock acknowledges these material conflicts and has adopted policies and procedures to mitigate their impact. NorthRock and our Representatives adhere to our Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, which require compliance with applicable securities laws, particularly the SEC’s Code of Ethics Rule, a high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to our clients. Our Representatives are required undergo training on these obligations. In addition, NorthRock will only cause (either on a discretionary basis or through the provision of a non-discretionary recommendation) you to invest in the Fund to the extent we have performed an 17 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 analysis of the appropriateness of investment in the Fund in light of the client’s individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash flow needs, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Coller Private Credit Secondaries Strategic Relationship NorthRock has entered into a Strategic Relationship Agreement with Coller Private Market Secondaries Holdings, LLC, Coller Private Market Secondaries Holdings II, LLC, and Coller Private Market Secondaries Advisors, LLC (the "Manager"). Under this agreement, NorthRock receives a profit interest based on the Manager’s advisory profits attributable to Coller Private Credit Secondaries (the "Fund"). This arrangement stems from NorthRock’s role as an early seed investor in the Fund. In that capacity, NorthRock organized and operated as general partner of NorthRock Credit Access Opportunity I, L.P. (the “Feeder Fund”), which aggregated client assets and invested as a limited partner in C-SCOF Seed Vehicle, L.P. (the “Predecessor Fund”), a Coller-sponsored vehicle established to acquire initial portfolio investments for the Fund. When the Fund began accepting subscriptions, the Predecessor Fund transferred substantially all of its assets and liabilities to the Fund (the “Conversion Event”). At that time, the Feeder Fund’s interest in the Predecessor Fund was converted into shares of the Fund and distributed in kind to investors in the Feeder Fund (“NorthRock Seed Clients”). As a result, NorthRock Seed Clients now hold shares in the Fund directly. This Strategic Relationship Agreement creates a conflict of interest. NorthRock has a financial incentive to recommend that clients invest in, or remain invested in, the Fund because increases in Fund assets may increase the Manager’s advisory profits and, in turn, NorthRock’s profit interest. In addition, redemptions by NorthRock Seed Clients may result in the forfeiture of a proportional portion of NorthRock’s profit interest. NorthRock charges an advisory fee of 0.85% to the Feeder Fund. This fee is paid solely from the profit interest received by NorthRock. If the profit interest exceeds the advisory fee in a given period, the excess is distributed to the Feeder Fund’s limited partners. If the profit interest is less than the advisory fee, the fee is limited to the amount of profit interest received. Clients should be aware that NorthRock may receive net compensation in connection with investments in the Fund through this arrangement. Item 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading NorthRock has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth standards of conduct expected of its associated persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws, particularly the SEC’s Code of Ethics Rule (the “Code of Ethics”), a high standard of business conduct, and 18 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 fiduciary duty to its clients. All NorthRock personnel must annually acknowledge in writing to having received, reviewed and their agreement to comply with the Code of Ethics. Acting as a fiduciary according to the Advisers Act and Department of Labor (“DOL”) rules, we put our clients’ interests ahead of our own. We strive to serve at the highest fiduciary standard of care, including the avoidance, disclosure and management of actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Additionally, in accordance with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), NorthRock’s Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by the Firm or any of its associated persons. The Code of Ethics also requires that NorthRock’s personnel report their personal securities holdings initially and annually, their personal securities transactions quarterly and obtain pre-approval of certain investments such as initial public offerings and limited offerings. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and employees of NorthRock may trade for their own accounts in securities which are recommended to and/or purchased for NorthRock’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed so that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of NorthRock will not interfere with: • Making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients, and • Implementing such decisions, while at the same time allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under NorthRock’s Code of Ethics, certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the best interest of NorthRock ’s clients. Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might unintentionally and unknowingly benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an employee. To mitigate this risk, and as required under the Code of Ethics, employee trading is monitored under the Code of Ethics in an ongoing effort to detect and prevent conflicts of interest between NorthRock and its clients. Clients and prospective clients may contact NorthRock to request a copy of its Code of Ethics by contacting NorthRock compliance at compliance@northrockpartners.com or 612.367.8800. Item 12. Brokerage Practices The Firm’s management discretion includes the selection of the security, the amount to be purchased or sold, the broker or dealer to be used to effect the transaction, and the commission rate to be paid (the term “commissions” includes markup, markdown, commission-equivalent, or other fee charged to a separately managed account by a broker-dealer for executing transactions for any account, including commissions received from riskless principal transactions eligible for soft dollar credits under Section 28(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended [the “1934 Act”]). The Firm selects brokers on the basis of the following factors: 19 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 • Competitive commission rates; • The level of efficiency and professionalism of services; • Past operating history and reputation; • Execution capabilities; • Access to the markets for the securities being traded; and • Any other factors NorthRock considers relevant. NorthRock’s policy is to seek best execution at the most favorable prices through the broker- dealers used to effect transactions in client accounts. Certain brokers through which NorthRock executes trades may provide unsolicited proprietary research (research the broker creates) to the Firm. This research is used for all client accounts, even though only certain clients may have paid commissions to the brokers who provided the research. This research could include a wide variety of reports, charts, publications or proprietary data on economic and political strategy, credit analysis, or stock and bond market conditions and projections. Each client's assets must be held by a third-party custodian. Although not required, we recommend clients use Schwab or Fidelity as the custodian for their accounts when NorthRock deems such custodian(s) to be appropriate for the client. This recommendation is based on the Firm’s evaluation of Schwab and Fidelity’s standards of recordkeeping, trade execution, research, and competitive commissions. In addition, NorthRock periodically reviews brokerage services received to confirm that such services continue to meet our best execution obligation. RECEIPT OF ECONOMIC BENEFIT NorthRock has arrangements in place whereby the Firm receives an economic benefit from a third-party for providing investment advice to clients participating in and apart from the Program. Specifically, Schwab and Fidelity provide NorthRock with technology and research services, marketing and consulting services and related operational support, which allows the Firm to better serve client accounts maintained at Schwab and Fidelity. NorthRock receives these services without cost because the Firm renders investment management services to clients that custody assets at Schwab and Fidelity. Thus, minimum account assets required gives NorthRock an incentive to recommend that clients custody assets with Schwab and Fidelity, based in part on NorthRock’s interest in receiving Schwab and Fidelity services that benefit the business, rather than based on clients’ interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable execution of transactions. This is a conflict of interest. NorthRock believes, however, that the selection of Schwab and Fidelity as custodians is in the best interests of clients as the selection is primarily supported by and based upon the scope, quality, and price of Schwab and Fidelity’s services. Additionally, NorthRock has in excess of the minimum threshold in assets at Schwab and Fidelity and therefore do not consider this a material conflict of interest. Product & Services available from our Qualified Custodians 20 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Schwab Advisor Services ™ is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Fidelity Investments are registered broker-dealers and members of SIPC. Schwab and Fidelity (“Platforms”) serve independent investment advisor firms like NorthRock. They provide the Firm and our clients with access to their institutional brokerage services which are not typically available to retail customers. These Platforms provide institutional brokerage services including access to a broad range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The Platforms also makes available various support services that help NorthRock manage and grow its business. Services that Benefit Clients These Platforms make available products and services to assist NorthRock in managing and administering client accounts and operating the Firm. This includes investment research, both of their own and that of third parties. NorthRock may use this research to service all or a substantial number of clients’ accounts, including accounts not managed at these Platforms. They also make available software and other technology that: • Provides access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account statements); • Facilitates trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; • Provides pricing and other market data; • Facilitates payment of fees from clients’ accounts; and • Assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. They also offer other services intended to help NorthRock manage and further develop the Firm’s business enterprise. These services include: • Educational conferences and events • Technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting • Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and • Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers. While it could be perceived that NorthRock’s receipt of economic benefits from a custodian or product sponsor creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence NorthRock, the Firm endeavors at all times to put the interests of its clients first. TRADE ALLOCATION The majority of trades recommended by NorthRock are mutual funds and ETFs from which benefits from trade aggregation are limited. As a result, NorthRock generally trades client accounts on an individual basis and thus does not typically aggregate trades. Not aggregating may result in higher costs. However, when NorthRock believes clients would benefit from trade aggregation, NorthRock may aggregate the securities to be purchased or sold in order to obtain superior execution and/or lower brokerage expenses. In particular, execution prices for identical 21 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 securities purchased or sold on behalf of multiple accounts in any one business day may be averaged. In such events, allocation of the securities purchased or sold, as well as expenses incurred in the transaction, will be made among the clients participating in the transaction by applying such considerations as NorthRock deems appropriate, including relative account size of such accounts and entities, amount of available capital, size of existing positions in the same or similar securities, impact of leverage, tax considerations and other factors. Clients are not necessarily entitled to investment priority over other accounts or entities managed by NorthRock and may not participate in every investment opportunity. NorthRock will endeavor to make all investment allocations in a manner that it considers to be the most equitable to all clients. MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES NorthRock’s policy is to purchase the lowest cost share class available within a selected fund that is available for NorthRock to purchase through the client’s custodian. However, some legacy mutual fund holdings in client accounts are not the lowest currently available to NorthRock but it would not be beneficial for the client to convert share class holdings; therefore the holdings will not be converted. Item 13. Review of Accounts NorthRock monitors its clients’ investment portfolios on an ongoing basis, and generally conducts full account reviews at least annually. Such reviews are conducted by the client’s investment adviser representative. Program investments are reviewed regularly by the Investment Committee, which includes the Firm’s Principals and Chief Investment Officer. All investment advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with NorthRock and to keep the Firm informed of any changes thereto. NorthRock staff contact investment advisory clients at least annually to review previous services and recommendations, and to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in their financial situation and/or investment objectives. When appropriate to the needs of the client and at special request, NorthRock will provide periodic reviews of assets not actively monitored or managed by NorthRock. These assets would typically be held directly by clients or by other client selected custodians. Clients requesting this service should understand that NorthRock may not have the same access to account information on these assets, and it is possible that there could be broad changes in the value of these assets between NorthRock’s reviews. Clients also need to realize that these assets may not receive the same level of attention given to the assets monitored by NorthRock, or make special arrangements for information access to assist NorthRock in monitoring these assets. ACCOUNT STATEMENTS AND GENERAL REPORTS Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements directly from the Financial Institutions holding their accounts. Clients in the Program also receive periodic written reports from NorthRock that may include relevant account and/or market-related information, such as an inventory of account holdings and/or portfolio performance gross of NorthRock’s program advisory fees. Clients should compare any supplemental NorthRock reports they receive with the summary account statements they receive from Financial 22 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Institutions. For retirement plan clients, NorthRock generally serves as a non-discretionary ERISA Section 3(21) fiduciary and periodically, but no less than annually, reviews the plan’s investment options and other plan-level matters and provides recommendations to the plan sponsor or other fiduciaries, who retain final decision-making authority. Account statements and participant-level reporting are generally provided by the plan’s recordkeeper or other service providers, while NorthRock may provide periodic plan-level reports, reviews or presentations consistent with the scope of services. Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation CLIENT REFERRALS NorthRock engages and compensates third parties and its employees for client referrals. In the event a client is introduced to NorthRock by a third-party or an employee, NorthRock may pay such party a referral fee in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Unless otherwise disclosed, all referral fees are paid solely from the Firm’s Program Fee and do not result in any additional charges to the Firm’s clients. In this situation, clients are advised of the promoter relationship with NorthRock and are provided with this brochure prior to or at the time the Agreement is executed. Additionally, any third-party promoters who are not supervised by the Firm will also provide clients with a copy of the promoter’s disclosure statement containing the terms and conditions of the solicitation arrangement. OTHER COMPENSATION NorthRock receives an economic benefit from Schwab and Fidelity in the form of support products and services it makes available to the Firm and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain accounts at Schwab or Fidelity. These products and services, how they benefit the Firm, and the related conflicts of interest are described above (see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices). The availability to NorthRock of Schwab’s products and services is not based on NorthRock giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular securities for our clients or generating any level of commissions in client accounts. Item 15. Custody Custody is a term used to describe the role of the entity that safeguards and reports on investment assets held in client accounts. These services are typically provided by brokerage firms or banks. The role of a qualified custodian, like Schwab or Fidelity, is highly specialized, independently protecting each client’s assets in a role that complements the advisory services of NorthRock. Clients should receive at least quarterly statements directly from the custodian that holds and maintains their investment assets. NorthRock urges clients to carefully review these statements and compare them to the reports provided by NorthRock. In unique circumstances, NorthRock reports may vary from custodial statements. These situations could include differences in accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies used for non-marketable securities. 23 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 There are instances where NorthRock is deemed to have custody even though the assets are held with a qualified custodian. Specifically, NorthRock has custody when it has been granted additional authority or password access on a specific client account which allows NorthRock to direct a qualified custodian to withdraw assets, trade, change an account address or issue funds. In these scenarios, NorthRock has additional regulatory obligation to contract with an approved public accounting firm to conduct an external annual surprise exam of these activities. Item 16. Investment Discretion NorthRock typically has investment discretion over client accounts. Client accounts are managed in accordance with the client’s investment objectives. For accounts handled on a discretionary basis, NorthRock typically has the authority to select Independent Managers to oversee client assets without obtaining consent subject to any reasonable restrictions placed by the client. Clients grant NorthRock discretion through the execution of a limited power of attorney included in the Wealth Management agreement. We manage most client accounts on a discretionary basis, meaning we have the authority to determine the type of securities to buy or sell for those accounts without obtaining the client’s prior approval for each transaction. This discretionary authority is granted by the client in writing through a limited power of attorney included in the Wealth Management agreement and may be limited in scope by the client’s investment objectives, restrictions, or guidelines. We also provide advisory services to some clients on a non-discretionary basis, pursuant to which we make investment recommendations but do not have authority to execute transactions without the client’s prior approval. In these arrangements, the client retains responsibility for approving investment decisions and for directing the execution of transactions. In addition, we oversee certain assets or accounts for which we do not make trading decisions or execute transactions. In these situations, our role is limited to providing investment oversight for monitoring or reporting, but the client or another designated party retains sole authority over investment decisions and transaction execution. Item 17. Voting of Client Securities NorthRock does not accept the authority to vote clients’ securities (i.e., proxies) on their behalf. For custodied brokerage accounts managed by NorthRock, clients receive proxies directly from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. For separately managed accounts (SMAs), clients designate proxy authority to the SMA manager. NorthRock’s investment adviser representative may provide limited clarification of proxy voting materials based on their understanding of the issues presented in the material, if solicited by the client. However, the client will have the ultimate responsibility for making the decisions. 24 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 18. Financial Information The Firm does not require or solicit prepayment six months or more in advance of more than $1,200 in fees of services rendered. Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures about their financial condition. The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to clients; and The Firm’s owners and managers have not been the subject of commercial or individual bankruptcy petitions at any time during the past ten years. 25 Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886

Additional Brochure: NORTHROCK PARTNERS WRAP BROCHURE MARCH 2024 (2026-03-31)

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NorthRock Partners Advisory Services Program Wrap Brochure Sponsored by NORTHROCK PARTNERS, LLC 225 South Sixth Street, Suite 1400 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612.367.8800 March 31, 2026 This wrap fee program brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of NorthRock Partners, LLC (hereinafter “NorthRock” or the “Firm”). If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 612-367-8800. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Additional information about NorthRock is available on the SEC’s Investment Advisor Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. NorthRock is an SEC registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Many locations. One Personal Office® northrockpartners.com. | P 612.367.8800 | F 612.367.8886 Item 2. Material Changes Since our last annual filing, dated March 2025, there have been no material updates to our wrap fee program brochure. We have made the following change to our business and services: • In July 2025, the NorthRock Credit Access Opportunity I, L.P. participated in a conversion transaction whereby investors received an in-kind distribution of registered investment company (i.e., “fund”) shares. NorthRock receives ongoing compensation from the fund. Please see Item 10 for additional information. NorthRock will provide ongoing disclosure information about material changes or new information as necessary, and while it is available on our website, we are happy to provide a current brochure at any time to our clients or prospective clients. A printed brochure may be requested by contacting our compliance department at compliance@northrockpartners.com or 612.367.8800. information about NorthRock is also available via the SEC’s web site Additional www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons affiliated with NorthRock who are required to be registered as investment adviser representatives of NorthRock. 2 Item 3. Table of Contents Item 1. Wrap Brochure Cover 1 Item 2. Material Changes 2 Item 3. Table of Contents 3 Item 4. Services, Fees and Compensation 4 Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients 8 Item 6. Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation 8 Item 7. Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers 13 Item 8. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers 14 Item 9. Client Investment into Funds 14 Item 10. Additional Information 14 3 Item 4. Services, Fees and Compensation The NorthRock Partners Advisory Services Program (the “Program”) is an investment advisory program sponsored by NorthRock, an SEC registered investment adviser, formed in 2013. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM The Program is offered as a wrap fee program, which, among other things, provides the ability to trade in certain investment products without incurring separate brokerage commissions, transaction charges, or fees related to NorthRock’s non-advisory services. NorthRock’s wrap fee program is an arrangement under which clients receive investment advisory services (which may include portfolio management, asset allocation or advice concerning the selection of other investment advisers), other non-investment advisory services (e.g., tax), as applicable, and the execution of client transactions through the independent custodians and broker-dealers, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), and Fidelity Institutional (“Fidelity”) for a fee not based upon transactions in their accounts. At the onset of the Program, NorthRock advisors work with clients to understand their individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash flow needs, time horizon and risk tolerance, as well as any other factors pertinent to their specific financial situations. After an analysis of the relevant information, NorthRock generally assists its clients in developing an appropriate strategy for managing their assets and financial affairs. NorthRock manages clients’ investment portfolios on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis by allocating assets among the various investment products available under the Program, as described further in Item 6 (below). Under the Program, NorthRock may also offer clients a variety of financial planning, consulting services, or other non-investment advice and advisory services (Personal Office® services) which are customized to accommodate the needs and resources of each client and may address a broad range of matters, including, but not limited to: • Cash Flow & Budgeting • Bill Pay • Lending • Credit Analysis • Trust & Estate Administration • Business Planning • Tax Planning • Protection Planning • Succession Planning • Tax Preparation • Retirement Planning • Financial Reporting • Wealth Transfer • Family Financial Planning • Executive Compensation • Charitable Planning • Educational Funding • Mortgages • Estate Planning • Employee Benefits In performing these services, NorthRock is not required to verify any information received from the client or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, etc.) and is expressly authorized to rely on such information. For any Personal Office® services, NorthRock 4 may recommend its own services, its Supervised Persons in their individual capacities as insurance agents, or the services of third-party professionals to implement its recommendations. A potential conflict of interest exists if NorthRock recommends clients engage the Firm or its Supervised Persons for services to be rendered outside of the Program. Clients are under no obligation to act upon any such recommendations and clients retain absolute discretion over all such implementation decisions. Clients are advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify NorthRock if there is ever any change in their financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating or revising NorthRock’s previous recommendations and/or services. FEES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM For clients discussed above, clients pay a fee based upon either a percentage of assets under the Firm’s advisement or management, a fixed negotiated rate, or a combination of both (the “Program Fee”). The asset-based Program Fee generally varies between 50 and 150 basis points (0.50% – 1. 50%) per annum, depending upon the size, nature and complexity of the client relationship. NorthRock does not impose an additional fee with respect to assets under its management or advisement that are held away from Schwab and Fidelity; however, clients may incur separate custodial expenses and trading costs imposed by other unaffiliated financial Institutions. The Program Fee is generally charged quarterly, in advance, and calculated using the market value of the assets being managed by NorthRock on the last business day of the previous quarter. Some clients whose accounts were acquired by NorthRock continue to be billed under legacy billing practices, consistent with their Wealth Management Agreement. In these circumstances, the clients are billed in arrears based on the quarter end account portfolio value, including cash and cash equivalents. Fees vary between 45 – 90 basis points (0.45% - 0.90%) based on the amount of assets NorthRock manages. In the event of delayed reporting for accounts held outside of NorthRock’s chosen custodian(s) (i.e., employer 401k accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), deferred compensation accounts, etc.), NorthRock will use reasonable efforts to obtain updated statements and may use the market values most recently available. The Program Fee calculation does not generally include brokerage sweep cash balances, margin loan balances or restricted stock units/awards. Margin borrowing does not reduce the assets value on which the Program Fee is calculated. Substitute billing arrangements may also be negotiated on an individual basis. All fees are outlined in the Wealth Management Agreement executed with each client which may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement. For client initial term, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis from the effective date of the Wealth Management Agreement. In the event the client relationship is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the termination and the outstanding balance is refunded or charged to the client, as appropriate. If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period, the fee payable with respect to such assets will 5 not be prorated to account for the interim change in portfolio value. FEE COMPARISON As referenced above, a portion of the fees paid to NorthRock is used to cover the securities brokerage commissions, transactional costs, alternative investment fees attributable to the management of clients’ portfolios and other services. Services provided through the Program may cost clients more or less than purchasing these services separately. The number of transactions made in clients’ accounts, whether or not the broker-dealer actually charges commissions on transactions involving certain securities, as well as the amount of commissions charged for each specific transaction, determines the relative cost of the Program versus paying for execution on a per transaction basis and paying a separate fee for advisory services. The Program Fees may also be higher or lower than fees charged by other sponsors of comparable investment advisory programs. FEE DISCRETION NorthRock, in its sole discretion, may negotiate to charge a higher or lower fee and adjust the services provided based upon certain criteria, including without limitation, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, a pre-existing client relationship, account retention and pro bono activities. FEE DEBIT A client’s written agreement with NorthRock establishes the specific ways fees are charged. Clients authorize NorthRock to directly debit fees from their investment accounts. Any Financial Institution recommended by NorthRock, including Schwab and Fidelity, have agreed to send statements to clients not less than quarterly indicating all amounts disbursed from the account. ACCOUNT ADDITIONS AND WITHDRAWALS Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to NorthRock’s right to terminate an account. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Firm reserves the right to, for any reason, liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a client’s account. Clients may withdraw account assets by providing notice to NorthRock, subject to the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, the Firm seeks to design its portfolios as long-term investments and the withdrawal of assets in the short-term may impair the achievement of a client’s longer term investment objectives. NorthRock may consult with its clients about the options and implications of transferring securities. Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they may be subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (e.g., contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax ramifications. 6 OTHER CHARGES Clients may incur certain third-party charges that are separate from and in addition to the Program Fee. These additional charges may include, but are not limited to, custody fees, alternative investment related fees, charges imposed directly by independent investment managers (“Independent Managers”) engaged to provide services through the Program, expenses of a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) in the account as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions, or other fees. To facilitate the execution of trades, regulatory Trading Activity Fees (TAF) may be added to certain applicable sales transactions. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory fee is assessed on client accounts for sell transactions, and a FINRA fee is assessed on client accounts for sell transactions, for certain covered securities. Schwab and Fidelity, the custodians that NorthRock primarily uses, are FINRA member firms. These fees recover the costs incurred by the SEC and FINRA for supervising and regulating the securities markets and securities professionals. The fee rates vary depending on the type of transaction and the size of that transaction. For more information on the SEC and FINRA fees, please visit their websites: www.sec.gov/fast- answers/answerssec31htm.html www.finra.org/industry/trading-activity-fee COMPENSATION FOR RECOMMENDING THE PROGRAM NorthRock has external arrangements in place whereby persons recommending the Program are entitled to receive additional compensation as a result of clients’ participation. Clients would not bear any part of the cost of this arrangement. COMPENSATION FROM PRIVATE FUNDS As manager and/or general partner to private funds (Fund(s)), NorthRock receives compensation from the Funds. The operating agreements and related documents of each Fund set forth the applicable investment advisory fees which are ultimately borne by the Fund investors. Clients invested in both the Program and a Fund will bear multiple layers of fees and expenses, including the Program Fee and the Fund fee. This creates a conflict of interest because NorthRock has an incentive to recommend investments that generate additional compensation to NorthRock or its affiliates through the Fund fees. NorthRock addresses this conflict through disclosure, fiduciary obligations, and compliance policies and procedures, including review of the appropriateness of the investment for the client. 7 Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients MINIMUM FEES As a condition for participation in the Program, NorthRock imposes a minimum Program Fee of $5,000 per year. NorthRock, in its sole discretion, may waive or adjust its minimum annual fee based upon certain criteria defined by the Firm. Additionally, certain Independent Managers may impose more restrictive account requirements and varying billing practices from NorthRock. In such instances, the Firm may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers. TYPES OF CLIENTS Services through the Program are offered to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities. Item 6. Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT NorthRock and certain advisory personnel manage participating clients’ assets on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis by primarily allocating assets among various types of securities and asset classes that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt and equity securities, listed options, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), master limited partnerships (“MLPs”), business development companies, alternative investments, buffered notes, managed futures, and Independent Managers. Where appropriate, the Firm may also recommend and advise upon certain privately placed securities, which may include debt, equity and/or pooled investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, funds of funds, etc.). NorthRock may also provide advice with regard to various types of legacy holdings, as well as certain investment products that are not maintained at the client’s primary custodian, such as variable annuity contracts and assets held through employer sponsored retirement plans, qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans) and executive compensation plans (deferred compensation, employee stock options, etc.). In the latter situation, NorthRock may direct or recommend the allocation of client assets among the investment options available within the product. These assets are generally maintained at the underwriting insurance company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider. NorthRock tailors its advisory services to accommodate the needs of its individual clients and, on a continuous basis, seeks to ensure that its clients’ portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with a client’s specific investment profiles. NorthRock consults with clients on an initial and ongoing basis to determine their specific risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity constraints and other factors relevant to the management and advisement of their portfolios. Clients are advised 8 to promptly notify the Firm if there are changes in their financial situation, in any of the information or documents provided to NorthRock or if they wish to place any limitations on the management of their portfolios. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on the management of their accounts if the Firm determines, in its sole discretion, the conditions would not materially impact the performance of a management strategy or prove overly burdensome to the Firm’s management efforts. SELECTION AND ANALYSIS OF INDEPENDENT MANAGERS NorthRock evaluates various information about the Independent Managers in which it selects to manage client assets under the Program. The Firm generally reviews a variety of different resources, which may include the Independent Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent Managers themselves, and other third-party analyses, when available, it believes are reputable. To the extent possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past performance and risk results in relation to its clients’ individual portfolio allocations and risk exposures. However, past performance is not indicative of future results. NorthRock may also take into consideration each Independent Manager’s management style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research capabilities, among other related factors. NorthRock generally monitors the performance of those accounts being managed by Independent Managers by reviewing the account statements produced by the Financial Institutions, as well as other performance information furnished by the Independent Managers and/or other third-party providers. The Firm does not verify the accuracy of any such performance information and does not ensure its compliance with presentation standards. Clients are advised that any performance information they receive from the Independent Managers may not be calculated on a uniform and consistent basis. Clients should compare all supplemental materials with the account statements they receive from their respective financial institutions. The terms and conditions under which the client directly engages an Independent Manager are usually set forth in a separate written agreement between NorthRock and/or the client and the designated Independent Manager. In addition to this brochure, the client usually also receives the written disclosure brochure of the designated Independent Managers engaged to manage or advise their assets. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT NorthRock charges a performance fee and other asset-based and flat fees. This creates a conflict of interest as NorthRock may favor accounts for which it receives a performance-based fee. Please see Item 10 for additional information regarding how NorthRock mitigates this conflict of interest. Certain fees paid to NorthRock from the Funds are structures so as to be paid only upon receipt by the applicable Fund of certain profits; however, such fees are not calculated by 9 reference to such profits. In the future, NorthRock may provide services for a performance-based fee (i.e., a fee based on a share of capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s assets). NorthRock does not currently advise any side-by-side strategies (i.e., simultaneous management of a multiple clients following the same investment strategy) but may do so in the future. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES The Firm seeks to take a holistic, global approach to portfolio management and each client usually has an investment strategy tailored to their particular needs and risk tolerance. NorthRock’s investment discipline is rooted in broad asset allocation across multiple asset classes, diversification in an effort to reduce portfolio risk, and rebalancing to maintain target allocations. Use of Independent Managers NorthRock may recommend the use of Independent Managers. In these situations, NorthRock performs due diligence of such managers, but such recommendations rely to a great extent on the Independent Managers’ ability to successfully implement their investment strategies. In addition, NorthRock does not, nor does it have the ability to, supervise Independent Managers on a day-to-day basis. Use of Private Collective Investment Vehicles NorthRock recommends that certain clients invest in privately placed collective investment vehicles (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds etc.). The managers of these vehicles may have broad discretion in selecting the investments. There may be few limitations on the types of securities or other financial instruments which may be traded and no requirement to diversify investment holdings, which usually serves to lessen investment risk. Hedge funds may trade on margin or otherwise leverage positions, thereby potentially increasing the risk to the vehicle. In addition, because the vehicles are not registered as investment companies, there is an absence of regulation that would be applicable to registered investment companies such as mutual funds or ETFs. NorthRock may also allocate to private market investments, including investments in the Funds, which are illiquid in nature and may have reported valuations in the interim that do not correspond to their actual valuation due to reporting oftentimes occurring on a less frequent basis. There are numerous other risks in investing in these securities. Clients should consult each fund’s private placement memorandum and/or other disclosure documents explaining such risks prior to investing. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) NorthRock may recommend an investment in, or allocate assets among, various real estate investment trusts (REITs), the shares of which exist in the form of either publicly traded or privately placed securities. REITs are collective investment vehicles with portfolios comprised primarily of real estate and mortgage related holdings. Many REITs hold heavy concentrations of investments 10 tied to commercial and/or residential developments, which inherently subject REIT investors to the risks associated with a downturn in the real estate market. Investments linked to certain regions that experience greater volatility in the local real estate market may give rise to large fluctuations in the value of the vehicle’s shares. Mortgage related holdings may give rise to additional concerns pertaining to interest rates, inflation, liquidity and counterparty risk. Use of Margin While the use of margin borrowing can substantially improve returns, it also increases overall portfolio risk, potential losses and expenses. Margin transactions are generally affected using capital borrowed from a Financial Institution, which is secured by a client’s holdings. Under certain circumstances, a lending Financial Institution may demand an increase in the underlying collateral. If the client is unable to provide the additional collateral, the Financial Institution may liquidate account assets to satisfy the client’s outstanding obligations, which could have extremely adverse consequences. In addition, fluctuations in the amount of a client’s borrowings and the corresponding interest rates may have a significant effect on the profitability and stability of a client’s portfolio. RISKS OF LOSS General Risk of Loss Investing involves a risk of loss. Clients should be prepared to bear investment loss, including the loss of the original principal. NorthRock works diligently to manage risk in client portfolios, providing no assurance that an investment will provide performance over any specific period of time and that past performance, while important, does not guarantee of future results. During different periods, market conditions may also result in significantly different outcomes. Market Risks The performance of a significant portion of NorthRock’s recommendations may depend to a great extent on the future course of price movements of stocks, bonds and other asset classes. Market values are affected by a number of different factors, including, among others, the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets, management decisions, decreased demand for an issuer’s products or services, increased production costs, general economic conditions, political conditions, governmental policy, pandemics, interest rates, currency exchange rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. There is no assurance that NorthRock will be able to predict the markets and security price movements. 11 Economic Risks Changes in economic conditions, for example, interest rates, inflation rates, political and diplomatic events and trends, tax laws and innumerable other factors, can substantially and adversely affect investments. Asset Allocation Risks Asset Allocation may have a more significant effect on account value when one of the heavily weighted asset classes is performing more poorly than the others. Diversification and strategic allocation do not assure profit or protection against loss in declining markets. Private Placements; Illiquidity In addition to the risks that exist with respect to privately-placed securities due to the nature of such securities, privately-placed securities are often illiquid. Illiquid securities include most securities the disposition of which is subject to substantial legal or contractual restrictions. NorthRock may experience significant delays in disposing of illiquid securities and may not be able to sell them for the price NorthRock paid or valued them. Transactions in illiquid securities may entail registration expenses and other transaction costs that are higher than those for transactions in liquid securities. Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) An investment in a mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) involves risk, including the loss of principal. Mutual fund and ETF shareholders are necessarily subject to the risks stemming from the individual issuers of the fund’s underlying portfolio securities. Mutual Fund shareholders are also liable for taxes on any fund-level capital gains, as mutual funds are required by law to distribute capital gains in the event they sell securities for a profit that cannot be offset by a corresponding loss. Shares of mutual funds are generally distributed and redeemed on an ongoing basis by the fund itself or a broker acting on its behalf. The trading price at which a share is transacted is equal to a fund’s stated daily per share net asset value (“NAV”), plus any shareholders fees (e.g., sales loads, purchase fees, redemption fees). The per share NAV of a mutual fund is calculated at the end of each business day. 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. 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 12 market ceases to exist for shares of a particular ETF, a shareholder may have no way to dispose of such shares. Options Options allow investors to buy or sell a security at a contracted strike price (not necessarily the current market price) at or within a specific period of time. Clients may pay or collect a premium for buying or selling an option. Investors transact in options to either hedge against potential losses or to speculate on the performance of the underlying securities. Options transactions contain a number of inherent risks, including the partial or total loss of principal in the event that the value of the underlying security or index does not increase or decrease to the level of the respective strike price. Holders of options contracts are also subject to default by the option writer which may be unwilling or unable to perform its contractual obligations. Fixed Income Risks Investments in fixed income securities, such as notes and bonds, involve interest rate, credit and maturity risks. Interest rate risk is the risk that interest rates may increase, which tends to reduce the resale value of certain debt securities. Credit risk is the possibility that an issuer of an instrument will be unable to make interest payments to repay principal when due. If the credit quality rating or the issuer’s financial conditions declines, so may the value of the investment product. Maturity risk is generally the longer a bond’s maturity, the higher the interest rate risk and generally the higher its yield. The values change according to changes in interest rates, inflation, credit climate and issues credit quality. VOTING OF CLIENT SECURITIES NorthRock does not accept the authority to vote clients’ securities (i.e., proxies) on their behalf. Clients receive proxies directly from the Financial Institutions where their assets are custodied. NorthRock’s investment adviser representative may provide limited clarification of proxy voting materials based on their understanding of the issues presented in the material, if solicited by the client. However, the client will have the ultimate responsibility for making the decisions. Item 7. Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers Clients participating in the Program generally grant NorthRock the authority to discuss certain non-public information with Independent Managers engaged to manage their accounts. Depending upon the specific arrangement, the Firm may be authorized to disclose various personal information including, without limitation: names, phone numbers, addresses, social security numbers, tax identification numbers and account numbers. NorthRock may also share certain information related to its clients’ financial positions and investment objectives in an effort to ensure that the Independent Managers’ investment decisions remain aligned with its clients’ best interests. This information is communicated on an initial and ongoing basis, or as otherwise 13 necessary to the management of its clients’ portfolios. Item 8. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers Clients can generally contact any Independent Manager managing their assets through NorthRock by providing the Firm with written request and identification of the questions or issues to be discussed with the Independent Manager. After receiving the client’s written request, NorthRock, at its sole discretion, may contact the Independent Managers for the client or arrange for the Independent Managers and the client to communicate directly. Item 9. Client Investment into Funds While certain clients may receive individualized advice from NorthRock in the context of a separately managed account or similar entity, which advice may include investing in a Fund, when providing management services to the Funds, NorthRock will be acting solely on behalf of and in the best interests of the Funds. An action in the best interests of the Funds may not necessarily also be in the best interests of a particular client. Item 10. Additional Information DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION NorthRock has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of management. OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS Licensed Insurance Agents Certain NorthRock employees, in their individual capacities, are licensed insurance agents and may affect the purchase of certain insurance products on a fully-disclosed, commission basis. A conflict of interest exists to the extent that the Firm recommends the purchase of insurance products where the Firm and its employees receive insurance commissions or other additional compensation. The client is not obligated to purchase any insurance products or purchase insurance through NorthRock’s employee agents and may elect to direct a purchase through another insurance agent and agency. The Firm has procedures in place whereby insurance recommendations are sought to be made in its clients’ best interest regardless of any such affiliations. NorthRock X, NRX & Lifestyle Management Services NorthRock X (“NRX”), a dba and licensed trademark of NorthRock Partners, may provide at its discretion lifestyle management services to certain clients. Such related services, depending upon the amount of the client’s assets under management, may be provided within the client’s advisory wrap fee. Generally, the higher the client’s assets under management, the more non- investment advisory, NorthRock X services the client may receive. 14 Certified Public Accountants & Tax Professionals Certain NorthRock employees, in their individual capacities, are certified public accountants and tax professionals and provide tax planning and preparation through NorthRock Partners Tax Services, LLC and/or Private Tax Services, LLC. There are often no separate fees for this service. However, certain clients may be clients of NorthRock Partners Tax Services, LLC or Private Tax Services, LLC, without also being clients of NorthRock Partners, LLC. Additional fees may be charged for more complex filings or to certain clients and would be reviewed with the client, prior to engagement. Bill Pay Services NorthRock provides bill pay services to certain clients. These services are contracted for in a separate agreement with clients that request bill pay services, and all fees that would normally be charged for this service are imbedded within the client’s overall advisory wrap fee. Charitable Giving & Consulting Services Foundation X, Inc. is the charitable giving arm of NorthRock, providing grants to nonprofit organizations that advance long-term and sustainable community change. Foundation X, LLC, which is a for profit consulting business that will aid individuals and entities with their charitable planning. Foundation X, LLC specializes in building comprehensive giving strategies, identifying the right nonprofits to align with the client’s vision, establishing foundations, helping existing foundations become more efficient by providing advisory and foundation management services. All profits generated through Foundation X, LLC will be donated to Foundation X, Inc. the nonprofit organization. Independent Managers NorthRock does not receive additional compensation directly or indirectly from the Independent Managers its recommends or engages to manage the Program assets. Sammons Capital Commitment As stated above, Sammons is the majority owner of NorthRock and holds a minority (less than 3%) interest in Coller Capital. Sammons made a $200 million capital commitment to Coller Capital. NorthRock had the ability—but not the obligation—to take up to $100 million of this capital commitment by offering investment in the Fund to its clients. Accordingly, client investment in the Fund will reduce Sammons’ capital commitment obligation, which presents a material conflict of interest. While NorthRock acknowledges these material conflicts and has adopted policies and procedures to mitigate their impact. NorthRock and our Representatives adhere to our Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics, which require compliance with applicable securities laws, particularly the SEC’s Code of Ethics Rule, a high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to our clients. Our Representatives are required undergo training on these obligations. In addition, NorthRock will only cause (either on a discretionary basis or through the provision of a non-discretionary recommendation) you to invest in the Fund to the extent we have performed an analysis of the appropriateness of investment in the Fund in light of the client’s individual investment objectives, liquidity and cash flow needs, time horizon, and risk tolerance. 15 Sammons Wealth Management and Affiliated Registered Investment Advisors Sammons Financial Wealth Management Holdings, LLC (“SWM”) is the majority owner in NorthRock Partners, LLC. SWM also owns two other registered investment advisers: Beacon Capital Management and Wealthcare Capital Management, LLC (together with NorthRock, the “Affiliated RIAs”). SWM provides common leadership across Affiliated RIAs, including the President of SWM who is a control person with respect to each of the Affiliated RIAs is. While each of the Affiliated RIAs currently operates independently with separate management teams, investment processes, and day-to-day operations, this shared control structure means that ultimate strategic direction and oversight reside at the SWM level. Although there are no formal arrangements for shared personnel, investment decision-making, or client servicing among the Affiliated RIAs at this time, the common ownership and control structure presents potential conflicts of interest. For example, SWM and its leadership may have an incentive to allocate resources, capital, or strategic opportunities among the Affiliated RIAs in a manner that is not uniform. In addition, there may be situations where business opportunities, including prospective clients, strategic partnerships, or investment ideas, could be directed to one Affiliated RIA over another. The affiliated structure may also create incentives to develop future collaborations, shared services and/or products, or referral arrangements among the Affiliated RIAs, which could give rise to additional conflicts. NorthRock seeks to mitigate these potential conflicts through policies and procedures designed to promote fair and equitable treatment of clients and to ensure that all investment decisions and business practices are conducted in accordance with its fiduciary duty. However, no set of policies and procedures can fully eliminate all conflicts associated with common ownership and control. Coller Private Credit Secondaries Strategic Relationship NorthRock has entered into a Strategic Relationship Agreement with Coller Private Market Secondaries Holdings, LLC, Coller Private Market Secondaries Holdings II, LLC, and Coller Private Market Secondaries Advisors, LLC (the "Manager"). Under this agreement, NorthRock receives a profit interest based on the Manager’s advisory profits attributable to Coller Private Credit Secondaries (the "Fund"). This arrangement stems from NorthRock’s role as an early seed investor in the Fund. In that capacity, NorthRock organized and operated as general partner of NorthRock Credit Access Opportunity I, L.P. (the “Feeder Fund”), which aggregated client assets and invested as a limited partner in C-SCOF Seed Vehicle, L.P. (the “Predecessor Fund”), a Coller-sponsored vehicle established to acquire initial portfolio investments for the Fund. When the Fund began accepting subscriptions, the Predecessor Fund transferred substantially all of its assets and liabilities to the Fund (the “Conversion Event”). At that time, the Feeder Fund’s interest in the Predecessor Fund was converted into shares of the Fund and distributed in kind to investors in the Feeder Fund (“NorthRock Seed Clients”). As a result, NorthRock Seed Clients now hold shares in the Fund directly. 16 This Strategic Relationship Agreement creates a conflict of interest. NorthRock has a financial incentive to recommend that clients invest in, or remain invested in, the Fund because increases in Fund assets may increase the Manager’s advisory profits and, in turn, NorthRock’s profit interest. In addition, redemptions by NorthRock Seed Clients may result in the forfeiture of a proportional portion of NorthRock’s profit interest. NorthRock charges an advisory fee of 0.85% to the Feeder Fund. This fee is paid solely from the profit interest received by NorthRock. If the profit interest exceeds the advisory fee in a given period, the excess is distributed to the Feeder Fund’s limited partners. If the profit interest is less than the advisory fee, the fee is limited to the amount of profit interest received. Clients should be aware that NorthRock may receive net compensation in connection with investments in the Fund through this arrangement. CODE OF ETHICS NorthRock has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth standards of conduct expected of its associated persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws, particularly the SEC’s Code of Ethics Rule (the “Code of Ethics”), a high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its clients. All NorthRock personnel must annually acknowledge in writing to having received, reviewed and their agreement to comply with the Code of Ethics. Acting as a fiduciary according to the Advisers Act and Department of Labor (“DOL”) rules, we put our clients’ interests ahead of our own. We strive to serve at the highest fiduciary standard of care, including the avoidance, disclosure and management of actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Additionally, in accordance with Section 204A of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), NorthRock’s Code of Ethics contains written policies reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by the Firm or any of its associated persons. The Code of Ethics also requires that NorthRock’s personnel report their personal securities holdings initially and annually, their personal securities transactions quarterly and obtain pre-approval of certain investments such as initial public offerings and limited offerings. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and employees of NorthRock may trade for their own accounts in securities which are recommended to and/or purchased for NorthRock’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed so that the personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of NorthRock will not interfere with: • Making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients, and • Implementing such decisions, while at the same time allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under NorthRock’s Code of Ethics, certain classes of securities have been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the best interest of NorthRock ’s clients. Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might unintentionally and unknowingly benefit from market activity by a client in a security held by an employee. To mitigate this risk, and as required under the Code of Ethics, employee trading is monitored under the Code of Ethics in an ongoing effort to detect and prevent 17 conflicts of interest between NorthRock and its clients. Clients and prospective clients may contact NorthRock to request a copy of its Code of Ethics by contacting NorthRock compliance at compliance@northrockpartners.com or 612.367.8800. ACCOUNT REVIEWS NorthRock monitors its clients’ investment portfolios on an ongoing basis, and generally conducts full account reviews at least annually. Such reviews are conducted by the client’s investment adviser representative. Program investments are reviewed regularly by the Investment Committee, which includes the Firm’s Principals and Chief Investment Officer. All investment advisory clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with NorthRock and to keep the Firm informed of any changes thereto. NorthRock staff contact investment advisory clients at least annually to review previous services and recommendations, and to discuss the impact resulting from any changes in their financial situation and/or investment objectives. When appropriate to the needs of the client and at special request, NorthRock will provide periodic reviews of assets not actively monitored or managed by NorthRock. These assets would typically be held directly by clients or by other client selected custodians. Clients requesting this service should understand that NorthRock may not have the same access to account information on these assets, and it is possible that there could be broad changes in the value of these assets between NorthRock’s reviews. Clients also need to realize that these assets may not receive the same level of attention given to the assets monitored by NorthRock, or make special arrangements for information access to assist NorthRock in monitoring these assets. ACCOUNT STATEMENTS AND GENERAL REPORTS Clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular summary account statements directly from the Financial Institutions holding their accounts. Clients in the Program also receive periodic reports from NorthRock that may include relevant account and/or market- related information, such as an inventory of account holdings and/or portfolio performance gross of NorthRock’s program advisory fees. Clients should compare any supplemental NorthRock reports they receive with the summary account statements they receive from Financial Institutions. CLIENT REFERRALS NorthRock engages and compensates third parties and its employees for client referrals. In the event a client is introduced to NorthRock by a third-party or an employee, NorthRock may pay such party a referral fee in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Unless otherwise disclosed, all referral fees are paid solely from the Firm’s Program Fee and do not result in any additional charges to the Firm’s clients. In this situation, clients are advised of the solicitation relationship with NorthRock and are provided with this brochure prior to or at the time the Agreement is executed. Additionally, any third-party solicitors who are not supervised by the Firm will also provide clients with a copy of the solicitor’s disclosure statement containing the terms and conditions of the solicitation arrangement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION The Firm does not require or solicit prepayment six months or more in advance of more than 18 $1,200 in fees of services rendered. Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures about their financial condition. The Firm does not have a financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to clients; and The Firm’s owners and managers have not been the subject of commercial or individual bankruptcy petitions at any time during the past ten years. 19

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