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ITEM 1 – COVER PAGE
Oder Investment Management, LLC
21300 Victory Blvd., Suite 855
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 676-0036
Info@OderLLC.com
www.OderLLC.com
Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure
November 13, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Oder Investment
Management, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at the
telephone number and/or e-mail address above. The information in this brochure has not been approved
or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority.
Oder Investment Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an investment
adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The verbal and written communications of an
investment adviser provide you with information you need to determine whether to hire or retain the
adviser. Additional information about Oder Investment Management, LLC is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Our CRD number is 134506.
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES
The purpose of this page is to inform you of material changes since the previous annual update to our
brochure. If you are receiving this brochure for the first time, this section may not be relevant to you.
Oder Investment Management, LLC (“OIM”) reviews and updates our brochure at least annually to
confirm that it remains current. We have not made any material changes since the annual update to our
brochure, dated February 27, 2025.
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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 .............................................................................................................5
Description of Advisory Firm ..................................................................................................................... 5
Services we offer ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ................................................................................... 9
Wrap Fee Programs................................................................................................................................... 9
Assets Under Management....................................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION ................................................................................................. 10
Compensation ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Billing Method ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Other Costs Involved ............................................................................................................................... 11
Termination ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Other Compensation ............................................................................................................................... 12
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ........................................... 12
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................................... 12
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ................................ 12
Methods of Analysis for Selecting Securities .......................................................................................... 12
Specific Security Risks ............................................................................................................................. 14
Financial Planning ................................................................................................................................... 21
Other Risks .............................................................................................................................................. 22
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 22
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS .............................................. 22
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Code of Ethics .......................................................................................................................................... 22
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES .................................................................................................... 23
The Custodian and Brokers We Use ........................................................................................................ 23
Aggregation of Orders ............................................................................................................................. 25
Directed Brokerage ................................................................................................................................. 27
Soft Dollars .............................................................................................................................................. 27
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS...................................................................................................... 27
Account Reporting .................................................................................................................................. 28
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ............................................................... 28
Outside Referrals .................................................................................................................................... 28
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY .......................................................................................................................... 29
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................................. 30
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................................... 30
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 31
Form ADV, Part 2B Brochure Supplement ........................................................................................... i
ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE ................................................................................................................................ i
JOSHUA ODER .................................................................................................................................... ii
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ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ....................................................... ii
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... ii
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ...................................................................................................... ii
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION .................................................................................................... ii
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION .............................................................................................................................. ii
STEVEN ZORN ................................................................................................................................... iii
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ...................................................... iii
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .................................................................................................... iv
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................... iv
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION ................................................................................................... iv
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION ............................................................................................................................. iv
ERIK HELMSTETTER ............................................................................................................................ v
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ....................................................... v
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................... vii
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................... vii
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION .................................................................................................. vii
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION ............................................................................................................................ vii
SAMUEL SHIH ................................................................................................................................. viii
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE .................................................... viii
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .................................................................................................. viii
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................... viii
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION ................................................................................................. viii
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION ............................................................................................................................. ix
PRIVACY POLICY ................................................................................................................................ A
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ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
Description of Advisory Firm
Oder Investment Management, LLC (referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,” or “OIM”), has been registered as
an investment adviser since March 1999. Our principal officer is Joshua K. Oder, Managing Member.
Fiduciary Duty
Registered investment advisers are considered fiduciaries under federal law. Our fiduciary duty carries
with it an obligation to act in the best interest of our clients pursuant to a relationship of trust and
confidence. It encompasses a duty of care and a duty of loyalty.
Duty of Care
The duty of care includes, among other things,
1. the duty to provide advice that is in the best interest of the client;
2. the duty to seek best execution of a client’s transactions where the adviser has the
responsibility to select broker-dealers to execute client trades; and
3. the duty to provide advice and monitoring over the course of the relationship.
The duty to provide advice suitable to each client based on a reasonable understanding of the client’s
objectives is a critical component of the duty of care. Providing suitable advice includes making a
reasonable inquiry into the client’s financial situation, investment experience, and financial goals and
then updating this information as necessary throughout the course of the relationship to reflect the
client’s changing objectives over time and adjusting the advice we provide to reflect any changed
circumstances.
When OIM has the responsibility to select broker-dealers to execute client trades in discretionary
accounts, we seek to trade such that the client’s total cost or proceeds in each transaction are the most
favorable under the circumstances. In doing so, we consider the full range and quality of a broker’s
services and so the determinative factor is not necessarily the lowest possible commission cost but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution. Moreover, we periodically and
systematically evaluate the execution we receive on behalf of our clients.
Our duty of care includes an obligation to provide advice and monitoring at a frequency that is in the
best interest of the client, taking into account the scope of the agreed relationship. This scope is
indicated by the duration and nature of the services as outlined in each client’s advisory arrangement
and extends to all personalized advice provided to clients.
Duty of Loyalty
OIM adheres to a duty of loyalty where we seek to serve the best interests of our clients and never
subordinate the interests of our clients to our own. Simply put, OIM cannot place its own interests
ahead of the interests of our clients. In observance of this duty, we must make full and fair disclosure to
clients of all material facts relating to the advisory relationship. Further, we also seek to eliminate or at
least expose through full and fair disclosure all conflicts of interest which might incline OIM, consciously
or unconsciously, to render advice that is not disinterested. We believe that in order for disclosure to be
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full and fair, it should be sufficiently specific so that each client is able to understand the material fact or
conflict of interest and make an informed decision whether to provide consent. Consequently, we
provide this ADV 2A brochure to all prospective clients at or before entering into a contract so that they
can use the information within to decide whether or not to enter into an advisory relationship.
Services we offer
OIM is a registered investment advisory firm dedicated to building and preserving wealth for individuals,
families, trusts, and foundations. We provide a unique combination of financial planning and
investment management expertise with a commitment to the highest quality personal service. Personal
attention is at the heart of our service. As a high service, advice-driven firm, clients have direct access to
our principals. We understand the importance of communicating plainly and clearly and remain
available to answer clients’ questions. We frequently consult with our clients over the phone and in
personal meetings to review their financial situations and investment strategies.
Investment Management Services
OIM offers advice to clients regarding asset allocation and the selection of investments. Our investment
management services include designing, implementing, and continued monitoring of client accounts.
OIM generally invests accounts on a fully discretionary basis, limited only by the client’s individual needs
and any restrictions imposed on the account.
OIM will primarily utilize the following investment types when making investment
recommendations/purchases in client accounts:
1. Equity securities, such as stocks and foreign securities listed on US exchanges (ADRs) and/or
foreign exchanges (ordinaries)
2. Fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds and commercial paper
3. Municipal securities
4. U.S. government securities
5. Mutual funds
6. Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
7. Closed-end funds
8. Money market funds and cash
Additionally, OIM’s investment recommendations/ selections, depending on the individual investment
objectives and needs of the client may include:
1. Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
2. Master limited partnerships (MLPs)
3. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS)
OIM may also occasionally offer advice regarding/utilize additional types of investments if they are
appropriate to address the individual needs, goals, and objectives of the client or in response to client
inquiry. OIM may offer investment advice on any investment held by the client at the start of the
advisory relationship. We describe the material investment risks for many of the securities that we
utilize/recommend under the heading Specific Security Risks in Item 8 below.
Our clients' portfolios are domiciled at Charles Schwab & Co and other brokerage firms. For each client
we:
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Identify any restrictions on the portfolio and its assets
• Assess the financial situation-identify the goals and needs of the investor
• Determine the tolerance for risk and the time horizon
• Set long-term investment objectives
•
• Determine asset classes and mix that we deem appropriate according to the client’s investment
objectives and risk tolerance
• Determine the investment methodology to be used concerning investment selection,
•
rebalancing, buy-sell disciplines, portfolio reviews and reporting, etc.
Implement the decisions
We describe the fees charged for investment management services below under Item 5 - Fees and
Compensation. We discuss our discretionary authority below under Item 16 - Investment Discretion. For
more information about the restrictions clients can put on their accounts, see Tailored Services and
Client Imposed Restrictions in this item below.
Our Fiduciary Duties to Clients with Retirement Plans
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act, and/or the Internal Revenue Code, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The way
we charge for our services could create some conflicts with your interests, so we operate pursuant to
our duty under the fiduciary rule promulgated by the Department of Labor that requires us to act in
your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours.
Financial Planning Services
OIM offers a range of financial planning services, from broad planning to custom planning focused on
specific areas requested by the client.
As part of the financial planning process, OIM collects information about the client’s financial situation
and needs, which may include net worth, income, expenses, taxes, investments, retirement plans, life
insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, long term care insurance, business agreements, divorce
papers, pre-nuptial agreements, estate documents, and any other documents that pertain to their
overall financial picture. In addition, we ask the client about their future goals and objectives. We then
develop a written personalized plan including specific recommendations in applicable areas.
OIM also works with the client to provide advice regarding a particular aspect of the client’s financial
situation. Areas of focus might include:
Insurance: life, disability, medical, long-term care insurance
1. Preparing for or living in retirement
2.
Investment strategies
3. Estate planning strategies
4.
Income tax planning
5. Stock option analysis and planning
6.
7. Family savings and cash flow planning
8. Education planning and funding
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9. Charitable gifting
10. Debt management
11. Employee benefit usage
12. Other, as determined between OIM and the client
A conflict exists between our interests and the interests of our clients when we make financial planning
recommendations that include other services we offer such as investment management. Clients are
under no obligation to act upon our recommendations. If a client elects to act on any of our
recommendations, the client is under no obligation to effect the transaction through OIM. We describe
fees charged for financial planning services below under Item 5 - Fees and Compensation.
Our financial planning services do not include preparation of any income tax, gift, or estate tax returns,
or preparation of any legal documents, including wills or trusts.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
OIM provides retirement plan consulting services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis.
Generally, such consulting services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors in establishing,
monitoring and reviewing their company's participant-directed retirement plan. As the needs of the plan
sponsor dictate, areas of advising may include:
•
Investment Options – OIM will work with the Plan Sponsor to evaluate existing investment
options and make recommendations for appropriate changes.
•
Investment Monitoring – OIM will monitor the performance of the investments and notify the
client in the event of a change in investment lineup is warranted.
• Participant Education – OIM will provide opportunities to educate plan participants about their
retirement plan offerings, different investment options, and general guidance on allocation
strategies at least annually.
In providing services for retirement plan consulting, we do not provide any advisory services with
respect to the following types of assets: employer securities, real estate (excluding real estate funds and
publicly traded REITS), participant loans, non-publicly traded securities or assets, other illiquid
investments, or brokerage window programs (collectively, “Excluded Assets”). All retirement plan
consulting services shall be in compliance with the applicable state laws regulating retirement consulting
services. This applies to client accounts that are retirement or other employee benefit plans (“Plan”)
governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). If the client
accounts are part of a Plan, and our firm accepts appointment to provide services to such accounts, our
firm acknowledges its fiduciary standard within the meaning of Section 3(21) of ERISA as designated by
the Retirement Plan Consulting Agreement with respect to the provision of services described therein.
Fees for OIM’s Retirement Plan Consulting Services are described below under Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation.
Limitations on Investments
In some circumstances, OIM’s advice can be limited to certain types of securities.
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Limitation by Plan Sponsor/Employer
In the event OIM is managing assets within a retirement plan such as 401(k), 403(b), or other employer
plan, OIM is limited to those investment providers and investment options chosen by the plan
administrator. Similarly, when we provide services to participants in an employer-sponsored plan, the
participant may be limited to investing in securities included in the plan’s investment options. Therefore,
OIM can only select investments/make recommendations to the client from among the available options
and will not recommend or invest the client’s account in other securities, even if we feel there may be
more suitable options elsewhere.
Mutual Fund Limitations
All clients establish brokerage accounts with Schwab Advisor Services™, a division of Charles Schwab &
Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC. OIM is limited to the mutual funds
available through Schwab.
OIM generally limits recommendations of mutual fund selections to no load funds or load-waived
equivalents.
Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
OIM manages client accounts, as discussed below under Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies, and Risk of Loss, based on the client’s individual circumstances and financial situation. We
make investment decisions for clients based on information the client supplies about their financial
situation, goals, and risk tolerance. Our investment selections may not be suitable if the client does not
provide us with accurate and complete information. It is the client’s responsibility to keep OIM informed
of any changes to their investment objectives or restrictions.
Some clients do not want to have exposure to the stock market; others may want or not want to own
particular stocks or bonds and can request in their investment policy statement that we avoid those
areas. Clients may also request other restrictions on the account, such as when a client needs to keep a
minimum level of cash in the account. OIM reserves the right not to accept and/or terminate
management of a client’s account if we feel that the client-imposed restrictions would limit or prevent
us from meeting or maintaining the client’s investment strategy.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not provide portfolio management services to a wrap fee program.
Assets Under Management
OIM manages client assets in both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts on a continuous and
regular basis. As of December 31, 2024, the total amount of assets under our management was:
Discretionary Assets
Non-Discretionary Assets
Total Assets
$ 296,559,177
$ 22,774,038
$ 319,333,215
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ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
Compensation
Investment Management Services
Fees are generally set at 1%. If a client has an account that will not require as much of our time because
it is primarily cash or fixed income, we will negotiate a lower fee. Some accounts are under different fee
schedules honoring prior agreements. Our standard fee schedule is generally negotiable based on a
number of factors, which include but are not limited to “grandfathered” accounts, related accounts, and
other structures that we may consider in special situations. We also manage some family and related
accounts without charge.
We require authorization to deduct our fees directly from our clients’ investment accounts. Please note
the following important information about the deduction of management fees:
• With client authorization, we will instruct the custodian to automatically withdraw our advisory
fee from the client’s account(s). Clients receive brokerage statements from the custodian no less
frequently than quarterly, which show the deduction of our advisory fee.
• Clients receive a statement from the custodian, which shows holdings and transactions for the
reporting period.
• Clients are responsible for reviewing the accuracy of the fees being billed, as the custodian will
not do so.
Financial Planning Services
OIM charges a negotiable fixed fee ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for financial planning services, the
total of which is calculated based on our hourly rate of $200 per hour and dependent upon the level and
scope of these services. We will provide an estimate of the total fee required at the start of the
relationship. The actual time spent, and therefore the fee, may be lower or higher than the estimated
amount. After work has started, we will notify the client in advance if we anticipate that a flat fee will
exceed our original estimate. Some accounts are under different fee schedules honoring prior
agreements. OIM also provides services at a reduced rate or free of charge for certain clients (such as
family members).
OIM will discount a client’s financial planning services fee against future advisory fees should the client
also choose to retain our services for investment management services. Any such discount will be
reflected in the client’s investment management agreement.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Our Retirement Plan Consulting services fees are typically billed at a rate of 0.25% to 0.50% annually
based on the percentage of Plan assets under management and the scope and complexity of the
engagement with the client.
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Billing Method
Investment Management Services
OIM’s advisory fees are payable quarterly in advance at the beginning of each calendar quarter. We
charge one fourth of the annual fee rate each quarter based on the market value of the client’s portfolio
as of the last business day of the prior calendar quarter. The formula used for the calculation is as
follows: (Annual Rate) x (Total Assets Under Management at Quarter-End) / 4. For advisory fee
calculation purposes, a calendar quarter is a period beginning on January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1
and ending on the day before the next quarter. A day is any calendar day including weekends and
holidays. For new accounts, the number of days remaining in the quarter is the number of calendar days
following the funding date of the new account.
When applicable, fees billed on assets held in client accounts that receive valuations less than quarterly
will be calculated using the most recent pricing data available through the Investment Sponsor and/or
the client’s custodian.
Financial Planning Services
50% of the financial planning fee is due and payable at the time the client executes the agreement. The
remainder of the fee is due upon presentation of the financial plan.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Retirement Plan Consulting Services fees are calculated and debited quarterly in arrears by each Plan’s
administrator and remitted to OIM.
Other Costs Involved
In addition to our advisory fee shown above, clients are responsible for paying fees associated with
investing in their accounts. These fees include but are not limited to:
• Management fees for ETFs and mutual funds. These are fees charged by the managers of the
ETF or mutual fund and are a portion of the expenses of the ETF or mutual fund.
• Brokerage costs and transaction fees for any securities or fixed income trades. These are
generally charged by the custodian and/or executing broker.
Additional information about brokerage costs and services is provided in Item 12: Brokerage Practices.
Termination
Investment Management Services
Either party may terminate the agreement upon written notice to the other party. We will prorate the
advisory fees earned through the termination date and send a refund of any prepaid, unearned portion
of our management fee. We process refund payments within 30 days of the termination date and will
send a check or refund to the client’s investment account. In either case, we will provide a final invoice
detailing the calculation of the refund. If a client terminates before asset management starts we do not
charge a fee.
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Financial Planning Services
Either party may terminate a financial planning engagement at any time upon written notice to the
other party. If the client elects to terminate the agreement prior to completion of the assignment, OIM
will provide an invoice for services provided through the date of termination. We will refund any fees
paid in advance by the client that exceed the amount due for services performed up to the termination
date.
Other Compensation
OIM does not accept compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products, including
asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
We do not receive performance fees for managing accounts.
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
We generally provide discretionary investment advice and financial planning services to individuals,
trusts, and foundations. For investment management services, we generally require that clients
maintain at least $500,000 in portfolio assets under our management and we generally combine family
accounts to meet the minimum. This minimum may be waived at our sole discretion.
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis for Selecting Securities
OIM’s general investment strategy is to seek real capital growth proportionate with the level of risk the
client is willing to take. We treat each client account uniquely. OIM assists our clients to develop an
Investment Policy Statement designed in an effort to help clients attain their financial goals. This
statement typically outlines the client’s investment objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, tax
considerations, target asset allocation, policies for rebalancing the portfolio, frequency, and type of
monitoring and reporting, and any special considerations and/or restrictions the client chooses to place
on the management of the account. OIM will then recommend/utilize investments that we feel are
consistent with the client’s Investment Policy Statement.
OIM selects categories of investments based on the clients' attitudes about risk and their need for
capital appreciation or income. Different instruments involve different levels of exposure to risk. Within
each investment category, OIM seeks to select individual securities with characteristics that we believe
are consistent with the client’s objectives. We deal with any client restrictions on an account-by-account
basis.
Since OIM treats each client account uniquely, client portfolios with a similar investment objectives and
asset allocation goals often own different securities. Timing and tax factors also influence OIM’s
investment decisions. Clients who buy or sell exchange-listed securities on the same day generally
receive different prices when transactions are not aggregated.
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Our investment management style will impact performance. This portfolio will be managed using a
combination of both active and passive management styles, based on the belief that while passive
(index-based) investment management is well-diversified and effective in some parts of the markets,
not all parts of all markets are well suited to the passive approach. In those areas OIM deems as less
efficient, we generally pick stocks and bonds or may choose to try to pick those managers that we feel
show proficiency in these areas. Account performance will vary based on the skill of selection as well as
the overall markets.
General Investment Strategies
We believe that investing globally helps to minimize overall portfolio risk due to the imperfect
correlation between economies of the world. We also believe that equities offer the potential for higher
long-term investment returns than cash or fixed income investments. Equities are also more volatile in
their performance. Investors seeking higher rates of return must increase the proportion of equities in
their portfolio, while at the same time accepting greater variation of results (including occasional
declines in value).
Picking individual securities and timing the purchase or sale of investments in the attempt to “beat the
market” are highly unlikely to increase long-term investment returns; they also can significantly increase
portfolio operating costs. Such practices are, therefore, to be avoided. Given these tenets, the
underlying approach to managing this Policy shall be to optimize the risk-return relationship appropriate
to Investor’s needs and goals. The Policy will be diversified globally employing a variety of asset classes
and the chosen asset classes will be periodically re-balanced to seek a consistent risk/reward profile. In
managing investment assets, every adviser has a unique style.
We primarily recommend stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange traded funds. All investments
involve different degrees of risk. You should be aware of your risk tolerance level and financial situation
at all times. We cannot guarantee the successful performance of an investment, and we are expressly
prohibited from guaranteeing accounts against losses arising from market conditions.
OIM generally uses Modern Portfolio Theory when making investment recommendations in client
accounts.
Modern Portfolio Theory
The underlying concepts of Modern Portfolio Theory include:
•
Investors are risk averse. The only acceptable risk is that which is adequately compensated by
potential portfolio returns.
• Markets are efficient. It is virtually impossible to anticipate the future direction of the market as
a whole or of any individual security. It is, therefore, unlikely that any portfolio will succeed in
consistently “beating the market.”
• The design of the portfolio as a whole is more important than the selection of any particular
security within the portfolio. The appropriate allocation of capital among asset classes (stocks,
bonds, cash, etc.) will have far more influence on long-term portfolio results than the selection
of individual securities. Investing for the long term (preferably longer than ten years) becomes
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critical to investment success because it allows the long-term characteristics of the asset classes
to surface.
• For a given risk level, an optimal combination of asset classes will maximize returns.
Diversification helps reduce investment volatility. The proportional mix of asset classes
determines the long-term risk and return characteristics of the portfolio as a whole.
• Portfolio risk can be decreased by increasing diversification of the portfolio and by lowering the
correlation of market behavior among the asset classes selected. (Correlation is the statistical
term for the extent to which two asset classes move in tandem or opposition to one another).
In addition, we frequently use fundamental and/or technical analysis in the selection of individual equity
securities.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis typically involves analysis of corporate financial statements, management
presentations, specialized research publications, and general news sources.
Technical Analysis
The effectiveness of technical analysis depends upon the accurate forecasting of major price moves or
trends in the securities traded by OIM. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or that
trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without discernable
trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends develop,
outside factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Specific Security Risks
General Risks of Owning Securities
The prices of securities held in client accounts and the income they generate can decline in response to
certain events taking place around the world. These include events directly involving the issuers of
securities held as underlying assets of mutual funds in a client’s account, conditions affecting the general
economy, and overall market changes. Other contributing factors include local, regional, or global
political, social, or economic instability and governmental or governmental agency responses to
economic conditions. Finally, currency, interest rate, and commodity price fluctuations also affect
security prices and income.
Equity Securities
Equity securities represent an ownership position in a company. Equity securities typically consist of
common stocks. The prices of stocks and the income they generate (such as dividends) fluctuate based
on events specific to the company that issued the shares, conditions affecting the general economy and
overall market changes, changes or weakness in the business sector the company does business in, and
other factors. Further, prices of these securities can be affected by financial contracts held by the issuer
or third parties (such as derivatives) relating to the security or other assets or indices.
There may be little trading in the secondary market for particular equity securities, which can potentially
adversely affect the ability to dispose of those equity securities. Adverse publicity and investor
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perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, can decrease the value and/or liquidity of
equity securities.
Small Capitalization Equity Securities
Investing in smaller companies often poses additional risks as it is often more difficult to dispose of small
company stocks, more difficult to obtain information about smaller companies, and the prices of their
stocks are typically more volatile than stocks of larger, more established companies. Clients should have
a long-term perspective and, for example, be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value.
Debt Securities (Bonds)
Issuers use debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest and repay
the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively,
investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, which do not pay current
interest, but rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their values accrete over time to
face value at maturity. The market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on such factors as
interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when
interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the
greater its interest rate risk.
Certain additional risk factors relating to debt securities include:
Reinvestment Risk
When interest rates are declining, investors have to reinvest their interest income and any return of
principal, whether scheduled or unscheduled, at lower prevailing rates.
Inflation Risk
Inflation causes tomorrow’s dollar to be worth less than today’s; in other words, it reduces the
purchasing power of a bond investor’s future interest payments and principal, collectively known as
“cash flows.” Inflation also leads to higher interest rates, which in turn leads to lower bond prices.
Interest Rate and Market Risk
Debt securities are sensitive to economic changes, political and corporate developments, and interest
rate changes. Investors can also expect periods of economic change and uncertainty, which can result in
increased volatility of market prices and yields of certain debt securities. For example, prices of these
securities can be affected by financial contracts held by the issuer or third parties (such as derivatives)
relating to the security or other assets or indices.
Call Risk
Debt securities may contain redemption or call provisions entitling their issuers to redeem them at a
specified price on a date prior to maturity. If an issuer exercises these provisions in a lower interest rate
market, the account would have to replace the security with a lower yielding security, resulting in
decreased income to investors. Usually, a bond is called at or close to par value. This subjects investors
that paid a premium for their bond to a risk of lost principal. In reality, prices of callable bonds are
unlikely to move much above the call price if lower interest rates make the bond likely to be called.
Credit Risk
If the issuer of a debt security defaults on its obligations to pay interest or principal or is the subject of
bankruptcy proceedings, the account will generally incur losses or expenses in seeking recovery of
amounts owed to it.
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Liquidity and Valuation Risk
There may be little trading in the secondary market for particular debt securities, which can potentially
adversely affect the account's ability to value accurately or dispose of such debt securities. Adverse
publicity and investor perceptions, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, can decrease the
value and/or liquidity of debt securities.
It may be possible to reduce the risks described above through diversification of the client’s portfolio
and by credit analysis of each issuer, as well as by monitoring broad economic trends and corporate and
legislative developments, but there can be no assurance that we will be successful in doing so. Credit
ratings for debt securities provided by rating agencies reflect an evaluation of the safety of principal and
interest payments, not market value risk. The rating of an issuer is a rating agency’s view of past and
future potential developments related to the issuer and may not necessarily reflect actual outcomes.
There can be a lag between the time of developments relating to an issuer and the time a rating is
assigned and updated.
Municipal Bonds
Municipal bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes,
including the construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most
other types of bonds. However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should
compare the relative after-tax return to the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s
tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds carries the same general risks as investing in bonds in general.
Those risks include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation risk, market risk, call or redemption
risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and valuation risk. Investing in municipal bonds carries risk unique to these
types of bonds, which may include:
Legislative Risk
Legislative risk includes the risk that a change in the tax code could affect the value of taxable or tax-
exempt interest income.
Tax-Bracket Changes
Municipal bonds generate tax-free income and therefore pay lower interest rates than taxable bonds.
Investors who anticipate a significant drop in their marginal income-tax rate will generally benefit from
the higher yield available from taxable bonds.
Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that investors may have difficulty finding a buyer when they want to sell and will
be forced to sell at a significant discount to market value. Liquidity risk is greater for thinly traded
securities such as lower-rated bonds, bonds that were part of a small issue, bonds that have recently
had their credit rating downgraded or bonds sold by an infrequent issuer. Municipal bonds can
sometimes be less liquid than other bonds.
Credit Risk
Credit risk includes the risk that a borrower will be unable to make interest or principal payments when
they are due and therefore default. To reduce investor concern, insurance policies that guarantee
repayment in the event of default back many municipal bonds.
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Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
OIM invests in a variety of fixed income securities for clients. We seek to limit or avoid municipal bonds
subject to AMT For those accounts seeking preservation of capital and current income exempt from
taxation.
Obligations Backed by the "Full Faith and Credit" of the U.S. Government
U.S. government obligations include the following types of securities:
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Treasury securities include direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, such as Treasury bills, notes, and
bonds. For these securities, the U.S. government unconditionally guarantees the payment of principal
and interest, resulting in the highest possible credit quality. Fluctuations in interest rates subject U.S.
Treasury securities to variations in market value. However, they are paid in full when held to maturity.
Federal Agency Securities
Certain U.S. government agencies and government-sponsored entities guarantee the timely payment of
principal and interest with the backing of the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Such agencies
and entities include The Federal Financing Bank (FFB), the Government National Mortgage Association
(Ginnie Mae), the Veterans Administration (VA), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Export-
Import Bank (Exim Bank), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the Commodity Credit
Corporation (CCC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Other Federal Agency Obligations
Additional federal agency securities neither are direct obligations of, nor guaranteed by, the U.S.
government. These obligations include securities issued by certain U.S. government agencies and
government-sponsored entities. However, they generally involve some form of federal sponsorship:
some operate under a government charter; specific types of collateral back some; the issuer’s right to
borrow from the Treasury supports some; and only the credit of the issuing government agency or entity
supports others. These agencies and entities include, but are not limited to, the Federal Home Loan
Bank, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), Federal National Mortgage Association
(Fannie Mae), and the Tennessee Valley Authority and Federal Farm Credit Bank System.
Bond rating agencies often assign modifiers (such as +/-) to ratings categories to signify the relative
position of a credit within the rating category. Unless we state otherwise, clients should include any
security within that category without considering the modifier when reading their investment policies
based on ratings categories.
Mutual Funds (Open-end Investment Company)
A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in stocks,
bonds, short-term money-market instruments, other securities or assets, or some combination of these
investments. The portfolio of the fund consists of the combined holdings it owns. Each share represents
an investor’s proportionate ownership of the fund’s holdings and the income those holdings generate.
The price that investors pay for mutual fund shares is the fund’s per share net asset value (NAV) plus any
shareholder fees that the fund imposes at the time of purchase.
The benefits of investing through mutual funds include:
Professionally Managed
Mutual funds are professionally managed by investment advisers who research, select, and monitor the
performance of the securities the fund purchases.
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Diversification
Mutual funds typically have the benefit of diversification, which is an investing strategy that generally
sums up as “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Spreading investments across a wide range of
companies and industry sectors can help lower the risk if a company or sector fails. Some investors find
it easier to achieve diversification through ownership of mutual funds rather than through ownership of
individual stocks or bonds.
Affordability
Some mutual funds accommodate investors who do not have a lot of money to invest by setting
relatively low dollar amounts for initial purchases, subsequent monthly purchases, or both.
Liquidity
Generally, mutual fund investors can readily redeem their shares at the current NAV, less any fees and
charges assessed on redemption. Less frequently, some mutual funds have the option to redeem shares
using the underlying stocks in the fund’s portfolio or may delay redemption for a defined period.
Mutual funds also have features that some investors might view as disadvantages:
Costs Despite Negative Returns
Mutual funds pay operating and other expenses from fund assets regardless of how the fund performs,
which are indirectly charged to all holders of the mutual fund shares. Depending on the timing of their
investment, investors may also have to pay taxes on any capital gains distribution they receive. This
includes instances where the fund went on to perform poorly after purchasing shares.
Lack of Control
Investors typically cannot ascertain the exact make-up of a fund’s portfolio at any given time, nor can
they directly influence which securities the fund manager buys and sells or the timing of those trades.
Price Uncertainty
With an individual stock, investors can obtain real-time (or close to real-time) pricing information with
relative ease by checking financial websites or by calling a broker or investment adviser. Investors can
also monitor how a stock’s price changes from hour to hour—or even second to second. By contrast,
with a mutual fund, the price at which an investor purchases or redeems shares will typically depend on
the fund’s NAV, which the fund might not calculate until many hours after the investor placed the order.
In general, mutual funds must calculate their NAV at least once every business day, typically after the
major U.S. exchanges close.
Different Types of Funds
When it comes to investing in mutual funds, investors have literally thousands of choices. Most mutual
funds fall into one of three main categories; money market funds, bond funds (also called “fixed
income” funds), and stock funds (also called “equity” funds). Each type has different features and
different risks and rewards. Generally, the higher the potential return, the higher the risk of loss.
Money Market Funds
Money market funds have relatively low risks, compared to other mutual funds (and most other
investments). By law, they can invest in only certain high quality, short-term investments issued by the
U.S. Government, U.S. and foreign corporations, state and local governments, and bank issued
certificates of deposit. Money market funds try to keep their net asset value (NAV), which represents
the value of one share in a fund, at a stable $1.00 per share. However, the NAV may fall below $1.00 if
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the fund’s investments perform poorly. Investor losses have been rare, but they are possible. Money
market funds pay dividends that generally reflect short-term interest rates, and historically the returns
for money market funds have been lower than for either bond or stock funds. That is why “inflation
risk,” the risk that inflation will outpace and erode investment returns over time, can be a potential
concern for investors in money market funds.
Bond Funds
Bond funds generally have higher risks than money market funds, largely because they typically pursue
strategies aimed at producing higher yields. Unlike money market funds, the SEC’s rules do not restrict
bond funds to high quality or short-term investments. Because there are many different types of bonds,
bond funds can vary dramatically in their risks and rewards.
Some of the risks associated with bond funds include:
Credit Risk
There is a possibility that companies or other issuers may fail to pay their debts (including the debt owed
to holders of their bonds). Consequently, this affects mutual funds that hold these bonds. Credit risk is
less of a factor for bond funds that invest in insured bonds or U.S. Treasury Bonds. By contrast, those
that invest in the bonds of companies with poor credit ratings generally will be subject to higher risk.
Interest Rate Risk
There is a risk that the market value of the bonds will go down when interest rates go up. Because of
this, investors can lose money in any bond fund, including those that invest only in insured bonds or U.S.
Treasury Bonds. Funds that invest in longer-term bonds tend to have higher interest rate risk.
Prepayment Risk
Issuers may choose to pay off debt earlier than the stated maturity date on a bond. For example, if
interest rates fall, a bond issuer may decide to “retire” its debt and issue new bonds that pay a lower
rate. When this happens, the fund typically will not be able to reinvest the proceeds in an investment
with as high a return or yield.
Stock Funds
A stock fund’s value can rise and fall quickly (and dramatically) over the short term but can potentially
demonstrate more stability over the long-term. Overall “market risk” poses the greatest potential
danger for investors in stocks funds. Stock prices can fluctuate for a broad range of reasons, such as the
overall strength of the economy or demand for particular products or services. Not all stock funds are
the same.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
An ETF is a type of security (usually, an open-end fund or unit investment trust) containing a basket of
stocks, fixed income instruments, and/or commodities. Typically, the objective of an ETF is to achieve
returns similar to a particular market index, including sector indexes. An ETF is similar to an index fund in
that it will primarily invest in securities of companies that are included in a selected market. Unlike
traditional mutual funds, which can only be redeemed at the end of a trading day, ETFs trade
throughout the day on an exchange. Like mutual funds, the prices of the underlying securities and the
overall market affect ETF prices. Similarly, factors affecting a particular industry segment typically affect
ETF prices that track that particular sector.
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Closed-end Funds
Closed-end funds do not continually offer their shares for sale. Rather, they sell a fixed number of shares
at an initial offering, after which the shares typically trade on a secondary market, such as the New York
Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market. Risk factors pertaining to closed-end funds vary from fund
to fund. Closed-end funds are generally subject to the same risks that we describe under open-end
mutual funds above. In addition, they may be subject to valuation risk, which is when common shares
often trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the trust/fund’s
portfolio. At times, discounts could widen or premiums could shrink, which could either dilute positive
performance or compound negative performance. There is no assurance that discounted funds will
appreciate to their NAV.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid of investments. Cash and cash equivalents are considered
very low-risk investments meaning there is little risk of losing the principal investment. Typically, low risk
also means low return and the interest an investor can earn on this type of investment is low relative to
other types of investing vehicles.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
Securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) primarily invest in real estate or real estate-
related loans. Equity REITs own real estate properties, while mortgage REITs hold construction,
development and/or long-term mortgage loans. Changes in the value of the underlying property of the
trusts, the creditworthiness of the issuer, property taxes, interest rates, tax laws, and regulatory
requirements, such as those relating to the environment all can affect the values and liquidity of REITs.
Both types of REITs are dependent upon management skill, the cash flows generated by their holdings,
the real estate market in general, and the possibility of failing to qualify for any applicable pass-through
tax treatment or failing to maintain any applicable exempt status afforded under relevant laws.
Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs)
MLPs are publicly traded partnerships that trade mainly on the New York Stock Exchange and/or the
NASDAQ, the same as stocks. With a few exceptions, MLPs hold and operate assets related to the
transportation and storage of energy (certain MLPs may have commodity risk). Most publicly traded
companies are corporations. Corporate earnings are usually taxed twice. The business entity is taxed on
any money it makes and then shareholders are taxed on the earnings the company distributes to them.
In the 1980s, Congress allowed public trading of certain types of companies as partnerships instead of as
corporations. The main advantage a partnership has over a corporation is that partnerships are “pass
through” entities for tax purposes. This means that the company does not pay any tax on its
earnings. Distributions are still taxed, but this avoids the problem of double taxation that most publicly
traded companies face. Congress requires that any company designated as an MLP has to produce 90%
of its earnings from “qualified resources” (natural resources and real estate). Most MLPs are involved in
energy infrastructure, i.e., things like pipelines. MLPs are required to pay minimum distributions to
limited partners. A contract establishes the payments, so distributions are predictable. Otherwise, the
shareholders could find the company in breach of contract.
In addition to general business risks, MLPs bear the following risks:
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Risk of Regulation or Change
The main advantage of an MLP is its tax-advantaged status under the current Internal Revenue Code.
Therefore, changes in the tax code resulting in the loss of its preferential treatment could significantly
affect the viability of MLP investments.
Interest Rate Risk
It is commonly thought that MLPs perform better when interest rates are low, making their yield higher
in relation to the safest investments, such as Treasury bills and securities that are guaranteed by the U.S.
government. Consequently, MLPs may perform better during periods of declining or relative low interest
rates and more poorly during periods of rising or high interest rates.
Tax Risk
MLPs are pass-through entities, passing earnings through to the limited partners. Investors must be
aware that there are potentially significant tax implications of investing in MLPs, and they should consult
with their tax advisor before investing in these securities. For example, income allocated to
organizations that are exempt from federal income tax, including IRAs and other retirement plans, may
be allocated unrelated business taxable income from a master limited partnership and this income could
be taxable to them.
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are inflation-indexed securities structured to remove
inflation risk. TIPS principal increases with inflation and decreases with deflation, as measured by the
Consumer Price Index. Upon maturity, the TIPS investor receives the adjusted principal or original
principal, whichever is greater. TIPS pay fixed-rate interest twice per year, applied to the adjusted
principal. Consequently, interest payments also rise with inflation and fall with deflation.
Financial Planning
The financial planning tools OIM uses to create financial plans for clients rely on various assumptions,
such as estimates of inflation, risk, economic conditions, and rates of return on security asset classes.
Return assumptions generally reflect asset class returns instead of actual investment returns, and do not
always include fees or expenses that clients would pay if they invested in some specific products.
Financial planning software is only a tool used to help guide OIM and the client in developing an
appropriate plan, and we cannot guarantee that clients will achieve the results shown in the plan.
Results will vary based on the information provided by the client regarding the client’s assets, risk
tolerance, and personal information. Changes to the program’s underlying assumptions or differences in
actual personal, economic, or market outcomes will generally impact client results.
Clients should carefully consider the assumptions and limitations of the financial planning software and
should discuss the results of the plan with us before making any changes to their investments or
financial plan. If the financial plan includes recommendations for investing in securities, you should
understand that investing in securities involves risk of loss, and you should be prepared to bear that risk.
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Other Risks
Cybersecurity
Information and technology systems can be vulnerable to damage or interruption from computer
viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltrations by unauthorized
persons and security breaches, usage errors by its professionals, power outages and catastrophic events
such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Although we have implemented various
measures to manage risks relating to these types of events, if these systems are compromised, or
become inoperable for extended periods of time, or cease to function properly, we may have to make a
significant investment to fix or replace them. The failure of these systems can cause significant
interruptions in our operations and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy
or sensitive data, including personal information relating to clients. Such a failure could potentially harm
our reputation, subject us to legal claims, and otherwise have an adverse impact on our ability to
perform advisory functions.
Pandemics and Other Public Health Crises
Pandemics and other health crises, such as the outbreak of an infectious disease such as severe acute
respiratory syndrome, avian flu, H1N1/09 flu and COVID-19 or any other serious public health concern,
together with any resulting restrictions on travel or quarantines imposed, could have a negative impact
on the economy, and business activity in any of the areas in which client investments may be located.
Such disruption, or the fear of such disruption, could have a significant and adverse impact on the
securities markets, lead to increased short-term market volatility or a significant market downturn, and
can have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose any material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary actions that would be material to your evaluation of the investment adviser and each
investment adviser representative providing investment advice to you. We have no information of this
type to report.
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
As a registered investment adviser, we are required to disclose when we, or any of our principals, have
any other financial industry affiliations. Neither OIM nor our principals have outside business affiliations
in the financial industry.
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a set of enforceable guidelines (Code of Ethics), which describes unacceptable
conduct by OIM and our associated persons. Summarized, this Code of Ethics prohibits us from:
• placing our interests before yours,
• using nonpublic information gathered when providing services to you for our own gains, or
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• engaging in any act, practice, or course of business that is, or might be considered, fraudulent,
deceptive, manipulative, or in violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation of a
governmental agency.
Please contact us if you would like to receive a full copy of this Code of Ethics.
Personal Trading for Associated Persons
Sometimes, we buy or sell some of the same securities for clients that we already hold in our personal
accounts. Frequently, we also buy for our personal accounts some of the same securities that clients
already hold in their accounts. It is our policy not to permit our associated persons (or their immediate
relatives) to trade in a way that takes advantage of price movements caused by your transactions.
We restrict trading for a particular security for our accounts or those of our associated person if there is
a pending trade in that security in a client account. Trades for our accounts (and those of our associated
persons) will be placed as part of a block trade with client trades, or individually after client trades have
been completed. Additional information about block trades is provided in the Aggregation of Orders
section of Item 12 - Brokerage Practices. When our trades are placed after our client trades, we may
receive a better or worse price than that received by the client.
OIM and its associated persons purchase or sell specific securities for their own accounts based on
personal investment considerations without regard to whether the purchase or sale of such security is
appropriate for clients.
All persons associated with us are required to report all personal securities transactions to us quarterly.
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
The Custodian and Brokers We Use
We do not maintain custody of your assets that we manage, although we are deemed to have custody
of your assets if you give us authority to withdraw assets from your account, as described below in Item
15 - Custody. Your assets must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a
broker/dealer or bank. We recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a
registered broker/dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and
operated and are not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account and
buy and sell securities when we instruct them to. While we recommend that you use Schwab as
custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do so and will open your account with Schwab by entering
into an account agreement directly with them. We do not open the account for you, although we may
assist you in doing so.
Even though your account is maintained at Schwab, we can still use other brokers to execute trades for
your account as described below (see “Your Brokerage and Custody Costs”).
How We Select Brokers/Custodians
We seek to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold your assets and execute transactions on terms
that are, overall, most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their services. We
consider a wide range of factors, including, among others:
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• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a
separate fee for custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(ETFs), etc.)
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions
• Quality of services
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability
• Prior service to us and our other clients
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see “Products and
Services Available to Us from Schwab”)
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you separately for
custody services but is compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that it
executes or that settle into your Schwab account. In addition to commissions, Schwab charges you a flat
dollar amount as a “prime broker” or “trade away” fee for each trade that we have executed by a
different broker-dealer but where the securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are
deposited (settled) into your Schwab account. These fees are in addition to the commissions or other
compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, in order to minimize your trading
costs, we have Schwab execute most trades for your account. We have determined that having Schwab
execute most trades is consistent with our duty to seek “best execution” of your trades. Best execution
means the most favorable terms for a transaction based on all relevant factors, including those listed
above (see “How We Select Brokers/Custodians”).
Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory firms like us.
They provide us and our clients with access to its institutional brokerage - trading, custody, reporting,
and related services; many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also
makes available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our
clients’ accounts, while others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are
generally available on an unsolicited basis (we do not have to request them) and at no charge to us.
Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support services:
Services That Benefit You
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products,
execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment products available
through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this
paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
Services That May Not Directly Benefit You
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not directly
benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and administering our
clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third parties. We
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may use this research to service all or a substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts
not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes available software
and other technology that:
• Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
• Provide pricing and other market data
• Facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Services That Generally Benefit Only Us
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
Schwab chooses to provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party
vendors to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these
services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Occasionally, Schwab also provides us with other
benefits, such as occasional business entertainment of our personnel. The above could potentially raise
a conflict of interest since we may have incentive to require/recommend that clients custody their
assets with Schwab based on our interest in receiving products and services that benefit our business
and reduce operating expenses rather than based on our clients’ interest in receiving the best value in
custody services and the most favorable execution of their transactions. We believe, however, that our
selection of Schwab as custodian and broker remains in the best interest of our clients and primarily
support our selection of Schwab based on the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services (see How
We Select Brokers/Custodians, above) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us.
Aggregation of Orders
There are occasions on which portfolio transactions will be executed as part of concurrent
authorizations to purchase or sell the same security for another client or one or more of our associated
persons. We routinely block (aggregate) trades in client accounts with those of other client accounts and
personal accounts of persons associated with OIM. When we place a block trade, all participants
included in the block receive the same price per share on the trade. The price is calculated by averaging
the price of all of the shares traded. Due to the averaging of price over all of the participating accounts,
aggregated trades could be either advantageous or disadvantageous. Commission costs are not
averaged. Clients pay the same commission whether trades are placed as part of a block or on an
individual basis. The objective of the aggregated orders will be to allocate the executions in a manner
that is deemed equitable to the accounts involved.
When we purchase or sell securities for multiple accounts, we make the purchase/sale through a master
account, then we average the cost basis before allocating the security through the various client
accounts so that each gets the same price.
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OIM often aggregates orders for clients in the same securities in an effort to seek best execution,
negotiate more favorable commission rates, and/or allocate differences in prices, commissions, and
other transaction costs equitably among our clients. These are benefits of aggregating orders that we
might not obtain if we placed those orders independently. OIM routinely aggregates trades in like
securities among client accounts as well as with accounts of OIM and our personnel, if we follow the
policies described below. This presents a potential conflict of interest as it could create an incentive to
allocate more favorable executions to our own accounts or the accounts of our personnel.
Our policies to address this conflict are as follows:
1. We disclose our aggregation policies in this brochure;
2. We will not aggregate transactions unless we believe that aggregation is consistent with our
duty to seek best execution (which includes the duty to seek best price) for our clients. The
trade also needs to be consistent with the terms of our investment advisory agreement with
each client that has an account included in the aggregation;
3. We will not favor any account over any other account. This includes accounts of OIM or any of
our personnel. Each account in the aggregated order will participate at the average share price
for all of our transactions in a given security on a given business day (per custodian). All
accounts will pay their individual transaction costs;
4. Before entering an aggregated order, we will prepare a written statement (the “Allocation
Statement”) specifying the participating accounts and how we intend to allocate the order
among those accounts;
5.
If the aggregated order is filled entirely, we will allocate shares among clients according to the
Allocation Statement; if the order is partially filled, we will allocate it pro-rata according to the
Allocation Statement;
6. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may allocate the order differently than specified in the
Allocation Statement provided that all client accounts receive fair and equitable treatment. In
this case, we will explain the reasons for a different allocation in writing, which the CCO must
approve no later than one hour after the opening of the markets on the trading day following
the day the order was executed;
7.
If an aggregated order is partially filled and allocated on a basis different from that specified in
the Allocation Statement, no account that is benefited by such different allocation may effect
any purchase or sale, for a reasonable period following the execution of the aggregated order,
that would result in it receiving or selling more shares than the amount of shares it would have
received or sold had the aggregated order been completely filled;
8. Our books and records will separately reflect each aggregated order and the securities held by,
bought, and sold for each client account;
9. Funds and securities of clients participating in an aggregated order will be deposited with one or
more qualified custodians. Clients’ cash and securities will not be held collectively any longer
than is necessary to settle the trade on a delivery versus payment basis. Following settlement,
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cash or securities held collectively for clients will be delivered out to the qualified custodian as
soon as practical;
10. We do not receive additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of
aggregating orders; and
11. We will provide individual investment advice and treatment to each client’s account.
Directed Brokerage
OIM will not allow clients to direct OIM to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions. Clients
must use the broker-dealers that OIM recommends. Not all investment advisers require their clients to
trade through specific brokerage firms. By requiring clients to use Schwab, OIM believes we may be able
to more effectively manage the client’s portfolio, achieve favorable execution of client transactions, and
overall lower the costs to the portfolio. Client accounts will always be held in the name of the client and
never in OIM’s name. Even though clients maintain accounts at Schwab, we can still use other brokers to
execute trades for client accounts.
Since we require most of our clients to maintain their accounts with Schwab, it is also important for
clients to consider and compare the significant differences between having assets custodied at another
broker-dealer, bank, or other custodian prior to opening an account with us. Some of these differences
include but are not limited to total account costs, trading freedom, transaction fees/commission rates,
and security and technology services.
OIM generally will not recommend a broker-dealer/custodian to individuals in existing employer-
sponsored plan or annuity accounts.
Soft Dollars
“Soft dollars” are typically generated when an investment adviser enters into an agreement with an
executing broker to receive a portion of the commissions generated by the adviser’s client trades. The
soft dollars are allocated to the investment adviser and can then be used to purchase items or services.
Investment advisers have a fiduciary duty to their clients to seek best execution on an overall basis for
securities transactions.
We do not use soft dollars as described above. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of
economic benefits by OIM or our personnel, as disclosed in the section entitled “Products and Services
Available to Us from Schwab” above, in and of itself creates a potential conflict of interest and may
indirectly influence OIM's recommendation of Schwab for custody and brokerage services. We believe,
however, that our selection of Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients and
primarily support our selection of Schwab by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services (see How
We Select Brokers/Custodians, above) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us.
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Investment Management Services
Joshua Oder, Steven Zorn, and Erik Helmstetter, Portfolio Managers, generally review client accounts on
at least a monthly basis. When reviewing, we look at account positions to confirm that asset allocations
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are in line with the client’s investment plan, including any updates made to it over time. We also
typically meet with clients at least annually to conduct a comprehensive portfolio review either in
person or on the telephone. More frequent reviews would be triggered if something changed with
respect to the clients time horizon, risk tolerance, or financial needs.
Financial Planning Services
Joshua Oder, Steven Zorn, Erik Helmstetter, and Samuel Shih, Portfolio Managers, are responsible for
creating and reviewing clients’ financial plans. OIM will generally contact clients annually to discuss any
changes in the client’s circumstances and necessary updates to the financial plan. We also work with
clients on an ongoing basis to review the plan as needed or as requested by the client.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Joshua Oder, Steven Zorn, Erik Helmstetter, and Samuel Shih, Portfolio Managers, are responsible for
Plan reviews. Plans are reviewed initially prior to implementation and no less than annually thereafter
with the Plan trustee. We monitor Plan Investment options on an ongoing and continuous basis and
meet with Plan clients on a periodic basis to discuss the reports and review the progress of the Plan in
meeting its goals and in adhering to the requirements of the IPS.
Account Reporting
Investment Management Services
Each client receives a written statement from the custodian that includes an accounting of all holdings
and transactions in the account for the reporting period. At OIM’s discretion and depending on the
client’s preference, OIM also provides written reports including: portfolio statement, current vs.
targeted asset allocations and/or performance summary reports.
Financial Planning Services
Financial plan-related reporting will be made available on an ad hoc basis as agreed between OIM and
the client.
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it makes
available to us and other independent investment advisers whose clients maintain their accounts at
Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are
described above in Item 12 - Brokerage Practices. The availability to us of Schwab’s products and
services is not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as buying particular securities for
our clients.
Outside Referrals
OIM often refers clients to unaffiliated professionals for specific needs, such as insurance, mortgage
brokerage, real estate sales, estate planning, legal, and/or tax/accounting services. In turn, these
professionals have referred clients to OIM for investment management needs. We do not have any
arrangements with individuals or companies that we refer clients to, and we do not receive any
compensation for these referrals. However, it could be concluded that OIM is receiving an indirect
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economic benefit from this practice, as the relationships are mutually beneficial. For example, there
could be an incentive for us to recommend services of firms who refer clients to OIM.
OIM only refers clients to professionals we believe are competent and qualified in their field, but it is
ultimately the client’s responsibility to evaluate the provider, and it is solely the client’s decision
whether to engage a recommended firm. Clients are under no obligation to purchase any products or
services through these professionals, and OIM has no control over the services provided by another
firm. Clients who choose to engage these professionals will sign a separate agreement with the other
firm. Fees charged by the other firm are separate from and in addition to fees charged by OIM.
If the client desires, OIM will work with these professionals or the client’s other advisors (such as an
accountant or attorney) to help ensure that the provider understands the client’s investments and to
coordinate services for the client. OIM does not share information with an unaffiliated professional
unless first authorized by the client.
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
OIM has limited custody of some of our clients’ funds or securities when the clients authorize us to
deduct our management fees directly from the client’s account. A qualified custodian (generally a
broker-dealer, bank, trust company, or other financial institution) holds clients’ funds and securities.
Clients will receive statements directly from their qualified custodian at least quarterly. The statements
will reflect the client’s funds and securities held with the qualified custodian as well as any transactions
that occurred in the account, including the deduction of our fee.
Clients should carefully review the account statements they receive from the qualified custodian. When
clients receive statements from OIM as well as from the qualified custodian, they should compare these
two reports carefully. Clients with any questions about their statements should contact us at the
address or phone number on the cover of this brochure. Clients who do not receive a statement from
their qualified custodian at least quarterly should also notify us.
OIM does not take physical custody of client funds or securities. For the convenience of the client, we
set up quarterly fee deduction ability from the client’s account, when authorized by the client. For client
accounts where we have this authority, the following procedures apply:
• Clients’ accounts are held by a qualified custodian (generally a broker-dealer, bank, trust
company, or other financial institution).
• Clients will receive statements directly from their qualified custodian at least quarterly. The
statements will reflect the client’s funds and securities held with the qualified custodian as well
as any transactions that occurred in the account, including the deduction of OIM’s fee.
• Each billing period, we send clients a statement showing the value of the client’s assets upon
which we based the fee, the amount of the fee, and how we calculated the fee.
• We send the amount of our fee to the custodian.
It is the client’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of the fee calculation. The custodian will not
determine whether the fee is properly calculated.
OIM is deemed to have custody of clients’ funds or securities when clients have standing authorizations
with their custodian to move money from a client’s account to a third-party (“SLOA”) and under that
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SLOA authorize us to designate the amount or timing of transfers with the custodian. The SEC has set
forth a set of standards intended to protect client assets in such situations, which we follow.
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Discretionary Management
As one of the conditions of managing accounts, OIM generally requires the client to provide
discretionary authority for us to manage assets. Discretionary authority means that the client grants us
limited power of attorney to place trades on their behalf. This limited power of attorney does not allow
us to withdraw money from the client’s account, other than advisory fees when clients give us that
authority.
Clients grant us discretionary authority by completing the following items:
• Sign a contract with us that provides a limited power of attorney for us to place trades on the
client’s behalf. Any limitations to the trading authorization will be added to this agreement.
• Provide us with discretionary authority on the new account forms that are submitted to the
broker/dealer acting as custodian for the client’s account(s).
Certain client-imposed conditions may limit our discretionary authority, such as where the client
prohibits transactions in specific security types. See also Tailored Services and Client Imposed
Restrictions under Item 4, above.
Non-Discretionary Management
For non-discretionary investment advisory services provided to participant-directed retirement plans,
OIM assists the retirement plan client in making decisions about the selection, retention, removal, and
addition of plan investment options to be made available under the plan. The retirement plan client
retains and exercises final decision-making authority and responsibility for the implementation (or
rejection) of OIM’s recommendations and advice.
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
As a matter of policy and our fiduciary duty, we have a responsibility for voting proxies for portfolio
securities consistent with the best interest of our clients. We maintain written policies and procedures
as to the handling, research, voting and reporting of proxy voting. Our policy and practices include the
responsibility to monitor corporate actions, receive and vote client proxies and disclose any potential
conflicts of interest as well as making information available to clients about the voting of proxies for
their portfolio securities and maintaining relevant and required records. Clients cannot direct our vote
in particular solicitations and may request a copy of our Proxy Policies and Procedures and/or
information about how a proxy was voted at any time by contacting us at (818) 676-0036.
Class Actions
OIM does not generally instruct or give advice to clients on whether or not to participate as a member of
class action lawsuits and will not automatically file claims on the client’s behalf. However, if a client
notifies us that they wish to participate in a class action, we will provide the client with any transaction
information pertaining to the client’s account needed for the client to file a proof of claim in a class
action.
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ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
We do not charge or solicit pre-payment of more than $1,200 in fees per client six months or more in
advance. We have never filed for bankruptcy and are not aware of any financial conditions that are
reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual obligations to clients.
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Form ADV, Part 2B Brochure Supplement
Joshua K. Oder
Steven Zorn
Erik Helmstetter
Samuel Shih
Oder Investment Management, LLC
21300 Victory Blvd., Suite 855
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 676-0036
Info@OderLLC.com
www.OderLLC.com
November 13, 2025
This brochure supplement provides information about Joshua Oder, Steven Zorn, Erik Helmstetter, and
Samuel Shih that supplements the Oder Investment Management, LLC brochure. You should have already
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact telephone number and/or e-mail address above if you
did not receive our brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about the above named individuals is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE
JOSHUA ODER
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Joshua K. Oder, Managing Member, Portfolio Manager, Chief Compliance Officer, b. 1976
Education:
Joshua Oder received a BS in Economics from Pepperdine University in 1998.
Business Background:
• Oder Investment Management, LLC (formerly Oder & Stewart Investment Management, LLC),
Managing Member, Portfolio Manager; 1999 to present. Chief Compliance Officer; 2017 to
present
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Joshua Oder has no disciplinary history to disclose.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Joshua Oder’s only business is providing investment advice through OIM.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Joshua Oder receives compensation from OIM based on the business he brings to the firm. Additionally,
as an owner of the firm, he participates in company profits.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
Joshua Oder, Managing Member, is responsible for the supervision of all personnel. His telephone
number is (818) 676-0036.
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STEVEN ZORN
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Steven S. Zorn, Member, Portfolio Manager, b. 1975
Education:
Steven Zorn received an AA in Liberal Studies from Los Angeles Valley College in 1996 and went on to
receive a BA in Economics from Pepperdine University in 1998.
Business Background:
• Oder Investment Management, LLC (formerly Oder & Stewart Investment Management, LLC),
Member, Portfolio Manager; 09/2014 to present
• Morgan Stanley & Co Incorporated, Financial Advisor; 04/2009 to 09/2014
• Morgan Stanley, Registered Representative; 06/2009 to 09/2014
• Merrill Lynch, Registered Representative/Financial Advisor; 02/2000 to 04/2009
Professional Designations
Steven Zorn holds the following professional designations:
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (“CRPC”)
The CRPC designation is issued by The College for Financial Planning. Individuals who hold the CRPC
designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-retirement needs, asset
management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques
from real client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests
their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All
designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a disciplinary
process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing
education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-
disclosure requirements. More information regarding the CRPC designation is available at
http://cffpdesignations.com.
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
The CEPA designation is offered through the Exit Planning institute. Candidates must meet all the
following requirements:
• have five years of full-time or equivalent experience working directly with business owners as a
financial advisor, attorney, CPA, business broker, investment banker, commercial lender, estate
planner, insurance professional, business consultant or in a related capacity;
• have an undergraduate degree from a qualifying institution or additional professional work
experience (two years of relevant professional experience may be substituted for each year of
required undergraduate studies); and
• be an Exit Planning Institute member in good standing.
Additionally, CEPAs are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every three years. More
information regarding the CEPA designation is available at https://exit-planning-
institute.org/program/certified-exit-planning-advisor.
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ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Steven Zorn has no disciplinary history to disclose.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Steven Zorn’s only business is providing investment advice through OIM.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Steven Zorn receives compensation from OIM based on the business he brings to the firm. Additionally,
as an owner of the firm, he participates in company profits.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
Joshua Oder, Managing Member, is responsible for the supervision of all personnel. His telephone
number is (818) 676-0036.
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ERIK HELMSTETTER
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Erik Helmstetter, Member, Portfolio Manager, b. 1974
Education:
Erik Helmstetter received a BA in History and Business Specialization from the University of California,
Los Angeles in 1997.
Business Background:
• Oder Investment Management, LLC, Member, Portfolio Manager; 06/2017 to present
• Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, Financial Advisor; 01/2015 to 06/2017
• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Financial Advisor; 06/2009 to 06/2017
• Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., Financial Advisor; 04/2009 to 06/2017
• Merrill Lynch, Financial Advisor; 09/1998 to 04/2009
• Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Financial Advisor; 09/1998 to 04/2009
Professional Designations
Erik Helmstetter holds the following professional designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER™ professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and CFP Board’s other
certification marks (the “CFP Board Certification Marks”). The CFP® certification is voluntary. No
federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You
may find more information about the CFP® certification at www.CFP.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and
ethics. To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement
in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those
dates may not have earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning
development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is
designed to assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial
planning knowledge in the context of real-life financial planning situations.
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• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics
and Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and
practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore,
act in the best interests of the client, at all times when providing financial advice and
financial planning. CFP Board may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this
commitment, but CFP Board does not guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A client
who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a written engagement that includes a
fiduciary obligation to the client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and
keep up with developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code
and Standards.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (“CRPC”)
The CRPC designation is issued by The College for Financial Planning. Individuals who hold the CRPC
designation have completed a course of study encompassing pre-and post-retirement needs, asset
management, estate planning and the entire retirement planning process using models and techniques
from real client situations. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests
their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All
designees have agreed to adhere to Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a disciplinary
process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of continuing
education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-
disclosure requirements. More information regarding the CRPC is available at
http://cffpdesignations.com.
Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM
Individuals who hold the CRPS® designation have completed a course of study encompassing design,
installation, maintenance, and administration of retirement plans. Additionally, individuals must pass an
end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical
concepts to real-life situations.
All designees have agreed to adhere to a Standards of Professional Conduct and are subject to a
disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two-years by completing 16 hours of
continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying
with self-disclosure requirements. More information regarding the CRPS® is available at
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http://www.cffpdesignations.com/.
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Erik Helmstetter has no disciplinary history to disclose.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Erik Helmstetter’s only business is providing investment advice through OIM.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Erik Helmstetter receives compensation from OIM based on the business he brings to the firm.
Additionally, as an owner of the firm, he participates in company profits.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
Joshua Oder, Managing Member, is responsible for the supervision of all personnel. His telephone
number is (818) 676-0036.
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SAMUEL SHIH
ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Samuel Shih, Associate Wealth Advisor, b. 1996
Education:
Sam Shih received a BBA in Accounting with a Minor in Biblical Studies from Biola University in 2018.
Business Background:
• Oder Investment Management, LLC, Associate Wealth Advisor; 09/2021 to present
• Unemployed; 01/2020 to 08/2021
• Bank of America, N.A., Financial Advisor Trainee - FADP; 08/2019 to 12/2019
• Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., Financial Advisor Trainee - FADP; 06/2019 to 12/2019
• Unemployed; 03/2019 to 06/2019
• Konnect Resources, LLC, Recruiter; 08/2018 to 03/2019
• Unemployed; 04/2018 to 08/2018
• Biola University, Student; 08/2014 to 05/2018
Professional Designations
Sam Shih holds the following professional designation:
Certified Christian Financial Counselor ("CERTCFC®”)
The CERTCFC® designation is issued by The Institute for Christian Financial Health. Individuals who hold
the CERTCFC® designation have completed a course of study consists of 32 modules designed to
promote competencies in the following areas: understanding what the Bible says about money,
understanding the client and gathering data, developing client goals and strategies, building financial
statements and creating financial plans, managing money, reducing debt, educating clients about
managing risk, educating clients about insurance needs, educating clients about investment and
retirement basics, and end of life stewardship (estate planning). Additionally, individuals must pass an
end-of-course examination. All designees have agreed to adhere to a code of ethics and maintain their
designation annually by completing two continuing education courses offered by the Institute for
Christian Financial Counseling. More information regarding the CERTCFC® is available at
https://www.christianfinancialhealth.com/certificate.
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Sam Shih has no disciplinary history to disclose.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Sam Shih’s only business is providing investment advice through OIM.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Sam Shih’s compensation comes from his regular salary and the business he brings to OIM.
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ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
Joshua Oder, Managing Member, is responsible for the supervision of all personnel. His telephone
number is (818) 676-0036.
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PRIVACY POLICY
Rev. October 2017
FACTS
WHAT DOES ODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.
Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing.
Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect
your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand
what we do.
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the
product or service you have with us. This information can include:
Social Security number and income
•
• account balances and transaction history
• assets and risk tolerance
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your
information as described in this notice.
How?
All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to
run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons
financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the
reasons Oder Investment Management, LLC chooses to share; and whether
you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal
information
Can you limit
this sharing?
Does Oder
Investment
Management,
LLC share?
YES
NO
For our everyday business purposes -
as permitted by law
NO
We Don’t Share
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and
services to you
For joint marketing with other financial companies
NO
We Don’t Share
NO
We Don’t Share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your transactions and experiences
NO
We Don’t Share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your creditworthiness
For nonaffiliates to market to you
NO
We Don’t Share
Questions? Call 818-676-0036 or go to www.oderllc.com
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WHO WE ARE
Who is providing this notice? Oder Investment Management, LLC
WHAT WE DO
How does Oder Investment
Management, LLC protect my
personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized
access and use, we use security measures that comply with
federal law. These measures include computer safeguards
and secured files and buildings.
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
seek advice about your investments
How does Oder Investment
Management, LLC collect my
personal information?
tell us about your investment or retirement portfolio
tell us about your investment or retirement earnings
•
• enter into an investment advisory contract
•
•
• give us your contact information
We also collect your personal information from other
companies.
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
•
sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your creditworthiness
sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
• affiliates from using your information to market to you
•
State laws and individual companies may give you additional
rights to limit sharing.
DEFINITIONS
Affiliates
Companies related by common ownership or control. They
can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
• Oder Investment Management, LLC has no affiliates
Nonaffiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control.
They can be financial and non-financial companies.
• Oder Investment Management, LLC does not share with
nonaffiliates so they can market to you
Joint Marketing
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial
companies that together market financial products or
services to you.
• Oder Investment Management, LLC does not jointly
market