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Pinnacle Investment Advisors
Brochure
3rd Quarter 2025
Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
1616 E. 15th St.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
(918) 582‐6864
www.PinnacleHoldings.net
This brochure provides information about the quali(cid:976)ications and business practices of Pinnacle
Investment Advisors. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact
us. The information in this brochure has not been approved or veri(cid:976)ied by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Pinnacle Investment Advisors is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Pinnacle Investment Advisors
Section I.
Material Changes
pg. 3
Section II.
Investment Strategy
pg. 4
Section III.
Portfolio Strategies
pg. 6
Section IV.
Financial Planning Services
pg. 15
Section V.
Investment Consulting and External Manager Selection
pg. 16
Section VI.
Communication With Clients
pg. 17
Section VII.
Business Principles
pg. 18
Section VIII.
Composite Disclosure and Fee Schedule
pg. 19
Section IX.
Potential Con(cid:976)licts of Interest
pg. 24
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Section X.
Brochure Supplement—Personal Pro(cid:976)iles
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Pinnacle Investment Advisors
Material Changes - since last annual update to the brochure produced December 31, 2024.
Mr. Ben McNulty resigned from the (cid:976)irm in September 2025.
We recommend that you examine your potential investment advisor’s history on the SEC’s website:
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Pinnacle Investment Advisors
P innacle Investment Advisors was established in 1996 as a fee based money management (cid:976)irm, registered
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, offering bond and equity portfolio manage-
ment for individuals, foundations, corporations, trusts, pension and pro(cid:976)it sharing plans, and other business enti-
ties. The (cid:976)irm also offers (cid:976)inancial analysis on a consulting basis for bank investment portfolios, corporate cash
management, municipal debt defeasance, and liability hedging programs. We have a $250,000 minimum for our
managed accounts, exceptions to this requirement are made on an individual basis.
One principle pervades all our investment strategies: minimizing risk for a desired rate of return. The (cid:976)irm has
seven speci(cid:976)ic investment strategies designed to bene(cid:976)it from distinct risk and return parameters. Each strategy
is customized based on the client’s unique risk pro(cid:976)ile. First, we explain the risks involved in each strategy in
terms of volatility, liquidity, and cash (cid:976)lows. Then we evaluate the client’s investment objectives, time horizon,
income needs, and (cid:976)inancial situation. Finally, once an appropriate asset allocation is decided upon, we will man-
age the client’s portfolio subject to their risk tolerance, the investment strategies selected, and any additional re-
quests made by the client.
Each of our investment strategies captures different risk/reward characteristics in the stock or bond markets.
The risk of investing in stocks versus bonds is one of volatility in returns. Stock prices vary more than bond pric-
es. It is extremely rare for the bond market to have negative returns for a year, but the stock market produces
negative annual returns on a regular basis. Among our strategies, the Intermediate Bond Portfolio and the Inter-
mediate Tax Exempt Portfolio focus on stability in returns. However, as one would expect, with greater risk of
loss, comes greater potential returns. Historically, a diversi(cid:976)ied portfolio of large capitalization stocks has outper-
formed a high grade bond portfolio, and both stocks and bonds have outperformed cash and in(cid:976)lation. The volatil-
ity in historical returns, one measure of risk, is reduced for longer holding periods. If an investor is uncomforta-
ble with the volatility of stock prices and returns, then the investor should consider (cid:976)ixed income investments
where there is more security in returns. But for those investors who are comfortable with the risk of equities,
because they can accept the argument that a long time horizon signi(cid:976)icantly increases the probability that they
will achieve returns close to the long term historical average, the Blue Chip Strategy and the Small Cap Value
Strategy are ideal.
Our business principle of reducing risk for a given level of expected return guides all our investment strategies.
The bond portfolio strategies limit risk as much as possible while providing competitive yields and total returns.
Our bond strategies consider: 1) safety of principal, your investment in a bond; 2) liquidity, the minimization of
transaction costs; and 3) total return, the cumulative price volatility and interest characteristics of a bond. Our
stock portfolio strategies are based on proven methods for achieving returns consistent with a value strategy that
has outperformed the broad market, historically. The large capitalization stock portfolio strategy seeks to match
the broad market, while at the same time reducing portfolio expenses as much as possible. The small capitaliza-
tion stock portfolio uses exhaustive methodology to reduce the risk of owning small cap stocks while simultane-
ously providing the higher returns of small cap stocks. By applying our quantitative analytical approach to man-
aging risk, the client’s potential for greater returns is enhanced.
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There are two features of our business approach which provide bene(cid:976)its to all our investment strategies. First,
our low compensation costs are calculated as one-half percent (0.50% or (cid:976)ifty basis points) annually on the port-
folio value for each of our strategies except the Small Cap Value Strategy which has an annual fee of one percent
(1.00%) and our Convertible Securities Strategy which has a fee of three quarters of one percent (0.75%). Our
fees are deducted in arrears and are calculated as a percentage of the market value of assets in the portfolio on
the last day of the quarter. For example, under our Blue Chip strategy the management fee breaks down to
0.125% of the market value per quarter. We charge these fees on assets included in our strategies, for which we
have authority and discretion to execute transactions in client accounts through a limited power of attorney. We
may also charge fees on assets that are not part of our investment strategies, at rates to be negotiated with the
client. Our incentive is in your best interest. As a fee-based money manager, we bene(cid:976)it only from increasing the
total value of your portfolio.
Second, we continuously seek to lower portfolio expenses. This gives our clients a greater probability of achiev-
ing their investment goals. One way we reduce portfolio expenses is through very low turnover of investment
positions. This is especially important for accounts subject to capital gains taxes because low portfolio turnover
keeps you from suffering con(cid:976)iscatory tax rates on short term and long term gains. Allowing those gains to com-
pound by earning gains on the increased portfolio value is a potent force in investing. Further, in order to provide
the best service possible and to minimize your total portfolio expenses, we work with select brokers in the custo-
dy and the execution of transactions. By working with these brokers, we are able to maintain greater control over
the commission rates paid and we continuously seek to negotiate lower commission rates and transaction costs,
especially through the use of block trades. Additional brokerage information is discussed in Section VII.
Fee rates will be negotiable from time to time at our discretion and will be charged on the calendar quarter end
for the prior quarter. If a client decides to terminate management of their portfolio prior to quarter end, fees ac-
crued up to the termination date will be assessed based on the market value of the portfolio on termination date.
A client may terminate their investment management contract at any time with written noti(cid:976)ication. For some
client accounts for which mutual funds or exchange traded funds are recommended, the client may be charged
management fees by the (cid:976)irm in addition to the management fee portion of the expense ratio of the mutual fund
or ETF.
Pinnacle provides consultation and employee education services for 401(k) plans and can provide asset alloca-
tion analysis, portfolio analysis, and security analysis services for an hourly rate of $250.00.
On December 31, 2024, the (cid:976)irm managed $444,271,972 on a discretionary basis and $10,899,660 for which we
did not have full decision-making authority.
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P innacle Investment Advisors offers seven investment strategies to capture different
market advantages. The composition of a portfolio amongst our strategies is based
on the individual, their speci(cid:976)ic investment needs, (cid:976)inancial goals, and risk tolerance.
» The Short Term Bond Portfolio emphasizes liquidity and safety with very
high quality securities with maturities less than one year.
» The Intermediate Bond Portfolio emphasizes total return with high
quality securities.
» The Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio obtains a high level of
income that is exempt from regular federal income tax available from
municipal bonds.
» The Convertible Securities/High Yield Strategy seeks to provide high
total return from income producing securities with the potential for capital
appreciation.
» The Blue Chip Strategy seeks to provide performance similar to the Dow
Jones Industrial Average.
» The Small Cap Value Strategy invests in companies that are considered
undervalued on an objective basis using price/earnings multiples, book
value, and cash (cid:976)low measures.
» The Midstream Energy Strategy seeks to provide high levels of tax
sheltered income and the potential for capital appreciation through investing
in publicly traded master limited partnerships and pipeline companies.
Each of the list above comprise the proprietary portfolio strategies offered by Pinnacle
Investment Advisors. The strategies can be blended to construct a balanced portfolio to
meet the individual client’s investment objectives. The majority of the (cid:976)irm’s clients invest
in more than one of the (cid:976)irm’s portfolio strategies for diversi(cid:976)ication purposes and to meet
their income and growth goals. Pinnacle’s performance disclosure statement is included
with this material and available online.
The (cid:976)irm will have full discretion to implement these strategies once the client’s asset
allocation guidelines are agreed upon when the investment management relationship is
established. The client may limit the (cid:976)irm’s use of speci(cid:976)ic securities or sectors based
on their individual circumstances and objectives.
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The (cid:976)irm manages each asset class strategy internally. The Chief Investment Of(cid:976)icer oversees the
research efforts, security analysis, and portfolio construction performed by the investment team
which includes the equity trader, (cid:976)ixed income analyst and trader, and the Managing Partner. The
(cid:976)irm has investment policies for each asset class that de(cid:976)ine the eligible securities for the asset
class. The team seeks to identify potential portfolio positions by performing research on an
ongoing basis and reviewing reports from sell side analysts and other outside sources. The (cid:976)ixed
income analyst and trader is responsible for selecting potential positions for the Short Term Bond
Portfolio, Intermediate Bond Portfolio and Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio after
consultation with the investment team. The Chief Investment Of(cid:976)icer and the investment team will
determine the appropriate target duration and credit risk that is appropriate for the current
economic environment.
Within the investment policy guidelines and investment team
recommended duration and credit quality, the (cid:976)ixed income analyst will seek offerings from his
network of (cid:976)ixed income dealers through various forms of communication to achieve low cost
execution of transactions.
The Chief Investment Of(cid:976)icer manages the Small Cap Value Strategy and the Midstream Energy
Strategy. The investment team generates ideas for potential positions for each strategy, which the
CIO then researches, analyzes, and evaluates. Some candidates are added to the watchlist for the
strategy and may be purchased for the portfolio when the CIO deems them eligible. The CIO
instructs the equity trader when to purchase positions for the Small Cap Value Strategy and the
Midstream Energy Strategy within certain parameters. The equity trader follows the (cid:976)irm’s trade
execution policies to (cid:976)ill the positions for each client in the strategy.
Management of the Convertible Securities/High Yield Strategy will be overseen by the Chief
Investment Of(cid:976)icer in consultation with the Fixed Income Analyst and Trader and subject to the
(cid:976)irm’s Investment Policy that limits position concentration, credit quality, and average maturity.
The intent of the strategy is to provide performance consistent with the high yield (cid:976)ixed income
sector with potential for greater appreciation due to the imbedded conversion option. The Chief
Investment Of(cid:976)icer and the Fixed Income Analyst and Trader will jointly manage the strategy with
input from the investment team. They will conduct fundamental analysis of the issuer’s underlying
equity and credit quality prior or making a decision regarding a speci(cid:976)ic security for the portfolio.
The (cid:976)irm seeks to minimize portfolio management costs using individual securities. By eliminating
the costs of mutual funds or exchange traded funds, the (cid:976)irm reduces the ongoing expense of
investing in securities.
The risk of using individual securities in client portfolios is the potential for an individual security
to substantially decline in value. Active management of equity portfolios typically incurs higher
management fees than passive index funds. The (cid:976)irm relies on a small staff to oversee the
management of the securities portfolios.
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - relative to similar short-term investments
2. Safety - U.S. Government and Agency guaranteed securities
3. Quantitative Analysis - less price volatility and high credit quality translate into greater liquidity
4. Low Cost - management fees are lower than the average short-term bond mutual fund
Investment Goal: The primary goal of Pinnacle’s Short Term Bond Portfolio is safety of principal
with competitive returns as a secondary objective. The Portfolio invests in bonds backed by the Full
Faith and Credit of the U.S. Government and its Agencies with a two-year maturity limit.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: For the investor whose overriding objective is to preserve capital, Pinnacle’s Short
Term Bond Portfolio offers the safety and credit quality of the U.S. Government in addition to the low
price volatility of short-term bonds. The Portfolio has more price risk than a money market fund but
the (cid:976)luctuation in the value of the Portfolio is expected to be very low when compared to long term
bonds and stocks.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Short Term Bond Portfolio invests in securities with a direct
guarantee of the payment of principal and interest by the Federal Government of the United States
and its Agencies. These securities are deemed to be the safest quality bonds available. The portfolio
managers seek to provide competitive rates of return through management of the average maturity
of the Portfolio between a range of one and two years.
Management Fee: 0.25% (one-quarter percent) annually of the market value of assets in the
portfolio. The average short-term bond mutual fund expense ratio is 0.71%.
Current Yield: The portfolio currently yields over 4.50% during the fourth quarter of 2024.
NOTES:
* Returns for periods shorter than one year are not annualized, all other values shown are annualized
** Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
*** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against US Govt. 1-3Yr. Index and 3 Month Treasury Index.
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - relative
to similar intermediate term in-
vestments
2. Safety - core holdings in U.S.
Government securities and high-
grade corporate bonds
3. Liquidity - less price volatility
and high credit quality translate
into greater liquidity
4. Low Cost - management fees
are lower than the average inter-
mediate bond mutual fund
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross of fees) since inception, June, 1995.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
Gross of Fees
Net of Fees
1 Year
4.53%
4.03%
3 Years
2.40%
1.94%
5 Years
2.58%
2.14%
10 Years
2.52%
2.09%
Inception
4.37%
4.00%
US Govt/Credit Index 1-10 Yrs.**
3.21%
-0.14%
0.87%
1.75%
4.06%
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Intermediate Bond Portfolio seeks higher yields and total returns than
are available with short-term bonds. The Portfolio invests in investment grade corporate bonds in
addition to a core holding of bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury or Federal Agencies.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Intermediate Bond Portfolio is for the investor who is looking for greater taxable
income from a bond portfolio without taking the risk of low credit quality “junk bonds” or the price
volatility risk of long-term bonds. The Portfolio has more price risk than a short-term bond portfolio
but the (cid:976)luctuation in the value of the Portfolio is expected to be lower than long-term bonds and
stocks.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Intermediate Bond Portfolio invests in securities that are issued by the
U.S. Government and its Agencies. These securities have the highest rating of bonds available in the
market. Also, the portfolio managers seek to enhance the Portfolio’s return through the purchase of
investment grade corporate bonds that offer yield advantages over government bonds. The average
maturity of Pinnacle’s Intermediate Bond Portfolio is typically between 3-7 years.
Management Fee: 0.50% (one-half percent) annually of the market value of assets in the portfolio.
The average corporate bond mutual fund expense ratio is 0.73%.
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* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
**For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against US Govt/Credit Index 1-10 Yr. The index consists of investment grade corporate bonds,
U.S. Treasury and Federal Agency bonds with maturities ranging from 1-10 years publicly traded in the United States .
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns
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relative to similar intermedi-
ate term investments
2. Safety - highest quality
municipal bonds
3. Liquidity - less price vol-
atility and high credit quality
translate into greater liquidi-
ty
4. Low Cost - management
fees are lower than the aver-
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross and net of fees) since inception in March 1996.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
1 Year
3 Years
5Years
10 Years
Inception
Gross of Fees
1.94%
1.63%
1.66%
1.73%
3.14%
Net of Fees
1.60%
1.28%
1.32%
1.33%
2.71%
BofA ML 3-7 Muni Index**
1.58%
0.08%
1.21%
2.00%
3.71%
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio seeks a high level of income that is
exempt from regular federal income tax available from municipal bonds. The Portfolio invests in high quality
investment grade municipal bonds.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio is for the investor who is looking for greater
after-tax income than is available from taxable bonds. In addition, the Portfolio will seek to purchase bonds that
are exempt from state income taxes depending on the investor’s state income tax rate. The Portfolio has less
price risk than municipal bond funds that invest in long-term bonds.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio invests in investment grade municipal
bonds. The portfolio manager will purchase bonds that pass a stringent test for credit quality. High after-tax
total return will be the objective of Pinnacle’s Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio given an average
maturity typically between three and ten years.
Management Fee: 0.50% (one-half percent) annually of the market value of assets in the portfolio. The average
municipal bond mutual fund expense ratio is 0.66%.
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* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against Merrill Lynch 3-7 Yr. Insured Muni Index. The index consists of municipal bonds with a
maturity ranging from 3-7 years traded in the U.S. dollar-denominated investment grade sold into the U.S. market and publicly traded in the United
States .
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - relative to
similar convertible and high yield
investments.
2. Safety - The de(cid:976)ined maturity of
convertible bonds and the seniority
of asset claims of bonds and pre-
ferred stocks make them less sub-
ject to loss of principal than com-
mon stocks.
3. Quantitative Analysis - a funda-
mental approach to lowering risk by
calculating risk versus reward is
used to select issues for the strategy.
4. Low Cost - management fees are
lower than the average convertible
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross of fees) since inception, May 1997.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Inception
Gross of Fees
Net of Fees
Merrill Lynch Convertibles**
Merrill Lynch High Yield**
9.37%
8.87%
10.73%
8.04%
2.18%
1.76%
0.43%
2.89%
4.11%
3.68%
9.57%
4.02%
3.66%
3.24%
9.57%
5.07%
6.33%
5.83%
8.62%
6.43%
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Convertible/High Yield Portfolio seeks to provide high total returns from income
producing securities with the potential for capital appreciation. The Strategy invests in convertible corporate
bonds and convertible preferred stocks of publicly traded companies. Convertible securities typically pay higher
interest or dividends than common stocks and are exchangeable into the common stock of the issuing company. If
the price of the common stock rises, the convertible security will increase in value also. If the price of the common
stock falls, the convertible investor receives the higher income of a bond or preferred stock.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Convertible/High Yield Portfolio is for the investor who desires high levels of income from
their portfolio with the added potential for capital appreciation. Convertible securities, as an asset class, display
more risk than bonds yet less risk than stocks. The returns associated with convertible securities, when adjusted
for risk (as measured by price volatility) were higher than large capitalization stocks during the past (cid:976)ifteen years.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Convertible/High Yield Strategy invests in a diversi(cid:976)ied portfolio of convertible
securities. The portfolio manager seeks companies that are trading at a discount to book value, a low price to
earnings multiple, or a low price ratio to projected cash (cid:976)low. This approach lowers the risk of a diversi(cid:976)ied
portfolio while retaining the potential high returns of the underlying equities.
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Management Fee: 0.75% (three-quarters of one percent) annually of the market value of assets in the portfolio.
The average convertible securities mutual fund expense ratio is 0.94% .
NOTES:
* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against BofA Merrill Lynch Convertibles Index. The index consists of convertible bonds traded in the U.S.
dollar-denominated investment grade and noninvestment grade convertible securities sold into the U.S. market and publicly traded in the United States. The
Index constituents are market value weighted based on the convertible securities prices and outstanding shares, and the underlying index is rebalanced daily. For
an additional comparison, the composite is measured against BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Index. The index tracks the performance of below-investment-
grade U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market.
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - the Dow
has outperformed the S&P 500 by
approximately 0.50% annually in
the last (cid:976)ifteen years
2. Safety - diversi(cid:976)ied portfolio
of the dominant companies in
their respective industries
3. Global Exposure - these Blue
Chips receive roughly 40% of
their revenues from foreign oper-
ations
lower
4. Low Cost - management fees
are
the average
than
growth and income mutual fund.
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross of fees) since inception, January 1997.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
Gross of Fees
Net of Fees
Standard & Poor's 500 Index**
1 Year
14.90%
14.44%
24.98%
3 Year
7.52%
7.11%
8.91%
5 Years
10.82%
10.39%
14.50%
10 Years
11.65%
11.23%
13.08%
Inception
9.47%
9.02%
9.44%
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Blue Chip Portfolio seeks to provide performance similar to the Dow
Jones Industrials. The Dow has consistently produced the best returns among major market
indices. This strategy has very low turnover and low transaction costs.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Blue Chip Portfolio is for the investor that is seeking returns consistent with
the long-term historical average of large capitalization stocks. This passively managed strategy
should provide higher after tax returns than an actively managed growth and income fund due to
low turnover and low transaction costs.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Blue Chip Portfolio is structured to provide performance similar to
the Dow Industrials. It is a passively managed strategy in which turnover is expected to average
less than 10% annually. The low turnover allows capital gains to compound for a longer time
period, resulting in higher after tax returns.
Management Fee: 0.50% (one-half percent) annually of the market value of assets in the portfolio.
The average growth and income mutual fund expense ratio is 1.22%.
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* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against the S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designated to
measure the performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries.
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - relative to
similar small cap investments
2. Safety - portfolio diversi(cid:976)ication
and a value approach lower the risk
of small company stocks
3. Quantitative Analysis - a funda-
mental approach to lowering risk
by calculating risk versus reward
4. Low Cost - management fees are
lower than the average small cap
mutual fund
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross of fees) since inception, December 1994.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Inception
Gross of Fees
6.17%
7.79%
14.22%
8.34%
9.67%
Net of Fees
5.71%
7.36%
13.77%
7.87%
9.20%
S&P Small Cap 600**
6.82%
0.15%
6.64%
7.32%
9.53%
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Small Cap Value Portfolio seeks to provide returns consistent
with the long-term historical average of small company stocks. Since 1926, small company
stocks have outperformed large company stocks by approximately 2.0%.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Small Cap Value Portfolio is for the investor who understands the
relationship between risk and reward. Small company stocks as an asset class have more risk
than large company stocks. However, this higher risk has produced higher long-term returns.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Small Cap Value Portfolio invests in a diversi(cid:976)ied portfolio of
small company stocks. The portfolio manager seeks companies that are trading at a discount
to book value, a low price to earnings multiple, or a low ratio to projected cash (cid:976)low. This
approach lowers the risk of a diversi(cid:976)ied portfolio while retaining the potential high returns
of small company stocks.
Management Fee: 1.00% (one percent) annually of the market value of assets in the
portfolio. The average small cap stock mutual fund expense ratio is 1.10%.
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* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against the S&P Small Cap 600 Index, it measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S.
equity universe. The Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure
larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set.
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Advantages:
1. Competitive Returns - the sec-
tor has produced annualized re-
turns exceeding 10%
2.
Income - high distribution
yields relative to common stocks
offer protection against market
downturns, i.e. lower volatility
3. Diversi(cid:980)ication ‐ the Midstream
sector does not closely correlate
with other asset classes
Growth of $10,000 investment (gross of fees) since inception, January 2001.
Portfolio* (Period Ending 12/31/2024)
Gross of Fees
Net of Fees
1 Year
37.60%
37.01%
3 Year
26.28%
25.70%
5 Year
16.94%
16.43%
10 Year
4.76%
4.34%
Inception
12.66%
12.09%
Alerian MLP Index**
Alerian Midstream Energy Index**
24.41%
44.53%
27.27%
26.05%
15.56%
16.27%
3.67%
6.47%
10.92%
NA
Investment Goal: Pinnacle’s Midstream Energy Strategy seeks to provide high levels of tax sheltered income and the potential for capital
appreciation through investing in publicly traded master limited partnerships and pipeline companies.
Investor Pro(cid:976)ile: The Midstream Energy Strategy is for the investor who desires high levels of income from their portfolio with the added
potential for capital appreciation, while accepting the increased income tax preparation activities from partnership tax reporting.
Midstream Energy and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs):
Master Limited Partnerships are similar in structure to traditional limited partnerships. The primary difference is that MLPs qualify to trade on public
stock exchanges or over-the-counter. For tax purposes, MLPs are considered by the IRS to be pass-through entities so their operating results are
passed through to the limited partners, called unit holders. The Revenue Act of 1987 required publicly traded MLPs to receive at least 90% of their
income from specific sources, particularly mineral or natural resource activities including exploration, development, production, mining, refining,
marketing, and transportation of oil, gas, minerals, geothermal energy, or timber. Recently, some MLPs have converted to corporations.
Most midstream companies generate stable cash flows from operations which lead to a relatively stable distributions and dividends. They are
involved in businesses that are considered mature with moderate growth prospects and substantial cash flow generation. The majority of MLPs do not
take commodity price risk but act as transporters or distributors and take a fee for service, similar to a utility. Some of the more aggressively managed
midstream companies have used their cost of capital advantage to make numerous acquisitions that are financed through debt and issuance of new
equity. This strategy has led to significant increases in distributable cash flow and price appreciation for “growth MLPs” employing this strategy.
Portfolio Strategy: Pinnacle’s Midstream Energy Strategy invests in MLPs and corporations that have the ability to increase their
distributions/dividends on a consistent basis. “Growth” MLPs offer the best potential for capital appreciation and protection against rising
interest rates. The strategy holds positions in various types of MLPs in order to diversify its asset base and midstream companies that pay tax-
advantaged dividends.
Management Fee: 0.75% (three-quarters of one percent) annually of the market value of assets in the portfolio. The average MLP stock
mutual fund expense ratio is 1.53%
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* Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please see our performance disclosure statement for more information.
** For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against Alerian MLP Index. This index provides a comprehensive benchmark for investors to track the
performance of the energy MLP sector. The majority of MLPs currently operate in the energy infrastructure industry, owning assets such as pipelines that
transport crude oil, natural gas, and other re(cid:976)ined petroleum products.
Pinnacle Investment Advisors
I n addition to securities portfolio management, Pinnacle Investment Advisors offers
comprehensive (cid:976)inancial planning services to our clients. Financial planning can help to
achieve both greater wealth and (cid:976)inancial security. Inadequate or improper planning can
be (cid:976)inancially disastrous. An uninsured loss can wipe out accumulated wealth; insuf(cid:976)icient
savings for retirement can force a reduced lifestyle and/or postponement of retirement;
and improper tax planning can result in higher than necessary taxes.
A true (cid:976)inancial plan does not focus on one aspect or product, but instead seeks to take all
areas of planning into consideration when making (cid:976)inancial decisions. They include:
Tax Planning and Management - This area focuses on the understanding of and
application of federal and state income tax law, estate and inheritance taxes; and, when
possible, minimizing these taxes.
Cash Flow Management - This aspect of planning deals with the day to day sources of
income; and its effective use in paying current living expenses and in accumulating assets
which will be used in meeting (cid:976)inancial goals.
Retirement Planning and Management: Financial Independence - By far the most
common accumulation goal is the ability to become (cid:976)inancially independent. Retirement
strategies encompass the understanding of the Social Security system; employer-
sponsored retirement plans, IRA’s; and personal savings accumulation plans.
Investment Planning and Management - Almost everyone has accumulation goals for
which investments must be made and managed. These could include buying a home;
planning for college; or providing for retirement.
Estate Planning and Management - The (cid:976)inal phase of planning is for the transfer of
assets to our heirs with minimization of taxes and other costs.
Risk Planning and Management - This area of planning deals with the risk of losing
life, income, or property. It includes the use of insurance products and strategies.
Education Planning - This area of planning deals with capital needs and cash (cid:976)low
management to direct capital in the most ef(cid:976)icient manner to meet the goals.
Pinnacle Investment Advisors is a fee-only comprehensive (cid:976)inancial planning (cid:976)irm. We do
not receive any compensation from commissions, reimbursed cost, or referral fees.
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Oak Creek Private Wealth Management (OCPWM) provides investment consulting and portfolio management services to
help clients meet their investment objectives. Oak Creek works with the client to create an Investment Policy Statement
which outlines the client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance). Portfolio management services include
the following:
Investment Strategy
Asset Allocation
Risk Tolerance
Personal Investment Policy
Asset Selection
Regular Portfolio Monitoring
OCPWM evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance levels and time horizon.
OCPWM will request discretionary authority from clients in order to select securities and execute transactions without
permission from the client prior to each transaction. Risk tolerance levels are documented in the Investment Policy
Statement, which is given to each client.
OCPWM seeks to provide that investment decisions are made in accordance with the (cid:976)iduciary duties owed to its accounts
and without consideration of OCPWM’s economic, investment or other (cid:976)inancial interests. To meet its (cid:976)iduciary obligations,
OCPWM attempts to avoid, among other things, investment or trading practices that systematically advantage or disadvantage
certain client portfolios, and accordingly, OCPWM’s policy is to seek fair and equitable allocation of investment
opportunities/transactions among its clients to avoid favoring one client over another over time. It is OCPWM’s policy to
allocate investment opportunities and transactions it identi(cid:976)ies as being appropriate and prudent among its clients on a fair
and equitable basis over time.
Selection of Other Advisers
OCPWM will direct clients to third-party investment managers. Before selecting other managers for clients, OCPWM will
verify that all recommended managers are properly licensed, notice (cid:976)iled, or exempt in the states where OCPWM is
recommending the manager to clients. OCPWM will speci(cid:976)ically direct clients to Envestnet Asset Management (Envestnet)
CRD #111694.
In general, Envestnet offers its services to OCPWM as sub-advisory services to be performed on Client’s account at the
direction of OCPWM, and in certain limited instances, Envestnet works directly with the Client. In addition to the
Envestnet sub- advisory services offered in the Programs, Envestnet also offers OCPWM many advisory service tools,
whereby Envestnet provides only administrative and technology services and investment research and due diligence.
OCPWM determines which services and Programs of Envestnet to utilize with its Clients and may utilize the services of
other third- party services providers in conjunction with the Programs.
Pension Consulting Services
Oak Creek offers consulting services to pension or other employee bene(cid:976)it plans (including but not limited to 401(k) plans).
Pension consulting may include, but is not limited to:
Identifying investment objectives and restrictions
Providing guidance on various asset classes and investment options
Recommending money managers to manage plan assets in strategies designed to achieve investment objectives
Management Fee: Fees are based on the size of the client’s portfolio, beginning at 1.0% annually of the market value of
assets in the portfolio, declining to 0.40% (forty basis points) for larger portfolios.
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information needs of our clients on a timely basis. We understand the necessity of
P innacle Investment Advisors has the (cid:976)lexibility and experience to meet the
maintaining open lines of communication with our clients at all times.
Pinnacle offers a wide range of information to the client. The (cid:976)irm’s Black Diamond online
portfolio management program is considered to be one of the best systems available to
investment advisors. Our portfolio managers can customize a report for the client’s
speci(cid:976)ic requirements or the client can choose from some of the following reports:
Unrealized Gains and Losses
Fixed Income Portfolio
Realized Gains and Losses
Income and Expenses
Performance by Asset Class
Purchases and Sales
1099 Report
Performance By Asset Class (Time Weighted for Index Comparison)
Fixed Income Holdings
Our goal is to provide the level of information necessary for the client to be comfortable
with their portfolio management.
The client will receive monthly statements from the custodian detailing portfolio
positions, transaction summary, market value, and income and expenses. Pinnacle
Investment Advisors provides written performance reports and market value summaries
on a quarterly basis. If additional reports are necessary, the (cid:976)irm will provide them on a
periodic basis as required by the client.
All client accounts are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the managing partner. Account
transactions are reviewed on a daily basis by the Portfolio Manager performing trade
reconciliations. Any signi(cid:976)icant cash deposits (in excess of 5%), will trigger an account
review. Any settlement problem will also incur an account review.
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management services and (cid:976)inancial analysis for our clients. The idea of relative val-
P innacle Investment Advisors was established to provide competitive investment
ue, the objective comparison of risk and return, guides both our approach to service and
our investment decisions. Our investment philosophy is driven by the principle of mini-
mizing risk while capturing the most competitive rates of return.
Service Priorities
Provide competitive rates of return on a consistent, long term basis
Design unique investment strategies
Tailor each portfolio to the individual client’s objectives
Explore new (cid:976)inancial products
Communicate ef(cid:976)iciently and effectively with our clients
Link our incentive to the client’s best interest
Contribute to our community as the (cid:976)irm grows
At Pinnacle Investment Advisors, we believe that relative value in (cid:976)inancial markets is bet-
ter understood and attained through objective methods. We do not rely on our “market
instincts” to guide investment decisions. Rather, we calculate risk versus reward through
solid quantitative analysis of fundamental (cid:976)inancial ratios. Our competitive advantage lies
in the experienced analytical abilities of our portfolio managers, grounded in their strong
(cid:976)inancial and accounting backgrounds. At Pinnacle, superior investment performance is
achieved by using this investment expertise to determine when to buy and when to sell,
based on objective calculations of relative value.
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Pinnacle Investment Advisors Composite Disclosure Statement
A complete list of (cid:976)irm composites, performance results, and investment policies is available upon request. Returns are denominated in U.S. dollars and in-
clude domestic accounts only. Returns include reinvestment of dividends, interest, and other earnings, and include portfolio balances in cash and cash equiv-
alents. Returns shown are gross of fees and after all trading expenses, calculated on a monthly basis using trade date reporting. Past performance is no guar-
antee of future results.
Returns prior to December 31, 2009 have not been veri(cid:976)ied by a third party. Performance from June 30, 1995 to March 31, 1996 is the same client’s portfolio
from a prior (cid:976)irm continuously managed by the same management team. All other composites have been managed since inception by the same team at Pin-
nacle Investment Advisors. Composites include fully discretionary separate accounts only. Each composite includes accounts that use that particular asset
class strategy either solely or as part of a balanced portfolio approach.. Accounts are added to the composites at the end of the (cid:976)irst month under manage-
ment. Terminated accounts are included in the composite. Returns are asset weighted. Non-discretionary accounts are de(cid:976)ined as accounts where client
restrictions impede the full implementation of a particular asset class strategy. Non-discretionary accounts are not included in the following composites.
Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio Composite (Inception and Creation Date: March 1996)
Accounts
Year
Dispersion
BofA/Merrill 3-7
3 Yr Std Dev (%)
Firm
Assets ($M)
Assets
($M)
Return
(Gross)
BofA/Merrill 3-7
Yr. Muni Index
Composite 3
Yr Std Dev (%)
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
1.94
4.18
-1.16
1.24
2.18
3.05
1.60
1.81
0.77
1.82
3.54
0.17
1.58
4.56
-5.62
1.38
4.50
6.03
2.23
3.08
0.53
2.25
3.17
0.92
28
31
34
39
42
43
51
52
50
54
53
71
11.95
12.32
11.54
10.45
13.32
19.70
20.13
19.68
21.76
23.80
24.64
26.28
2.42-1.20
8.08-2.01
1.24-(3.13)
2.51-0.32
3.53-(1.09)
4.23-(-0.85)
2.97-(1.27)
5.11-0.47
4.35-(1.07)
2.53-0.64
6.25-0.80
1.95-(3.27)
2.19
2.18
1.72
0.74
1.56
1.48
1.55
1.43
1.51
1.74
1.96
2.17
4.27
4.25
4.92
1.93
1.98
2.01
2.03
2.08
1.91
1.61
1.58
1.85
Intermediate Bond Portfolio Composite (Inception and Creation Date: June 1995)
Year
Accounts
Dispersion
Firm
Assets ($M)
Return
(Gross)
Assets
($M)
Composite 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
5.24-3.35
8.06-2.97
3.20-(3.43)
3.25- (1.56)
9.76-(9.28)
7.68-3.42
3.03-(1.20)
4.42-0.30
5.90-2.09
2.76-(1.21)
7.61-0.61
7.77-(3.52)
3.62
3.32
3.40
1.40
1.53
1.42
1.42
1.12
1.29
1.62
1.58
1.57
BofA/Merrill 1-10
Yr. US Gov./Corp.
3 Yr.Std Dev (%)
5.95
5.52
7.43
3.78
2.34
2.21
2.21
2.12
2.25
2.05
1.92
2.10
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
4.53
5.53
-2.60
1.60
4.13
4.89
1.20
1.44
3.58
1.26
2.15
2.39
BofA/Merrill 1-
10 Yr. US Gov./
Corp.
3.21
5.21
-8.30
-1.34
6.56
6.81
0.88
2.54
1.78
1.07
3.11
(0.78)
95
89
95
104
106
120
120
121
116
125
126
141
29.36
27.78
30.54
35.57
26.56
52.42
53.29
63.06
46.46
48.66
47.12
49.09
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Blue Chip Strategy Composite (Inception and Creation Date: January 1997)
S&P 500
Accounts
Assets ($M)
Dispersion
Return
(Gross)
Firm
Assets ($M)
Composite 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
S&P 500 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
Year
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
14.90
16.08
-6.81
21.05
11.06
25.17
-3.25
27.61
16.43
0.09
9.89
28.42
24.98
26.24
-18.13
28.67
18.39
31.45
-4.39
21.80
11.93
1.38
13.70
32.44
80
81
80
83
79
80
88
80
80
89
87
78
47.66
48.50
47.41
57.87
46.31
77.08
64.03
63.52
41.34
40.45
44.51
35.83
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
15.56-12.89
18.50-13.36
(6.14)-(7.44)
28.33-19.66
23.65-(13.99)
26.6-22.09
6.69-(7.77)
30.24-0.19
20.8-14.31
1.72-(7.23)
11.93-4.28
32.24-19.71
10.52
12.13
14.11
5.92
10.93
10.68
10.98
10.75
11.03
10.44
8.83
10.71
20.62
21.51
24.59
5.62
10.34
10.15
10.32
10.06
10.96
10.45
9.00
12.02
Small Cap Value Strategy Composite (Inception and Creation Date: January 1994)
Year
Accounts
Assets ($M)
Dispersion
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Return
(Gross)
6.17
22.81
-3.94
40.09
10.78
20.27
-20.65
9.61
31.84
-16.94
9.24
54.44
S&P Small
Cap 600
6.82
13.89
-17.42
25.27
9.57
20.86
-9.75
11.73
24.75
-3.36
4.44
39.65
90
83
84
92
90
110
110
73
69
68
71
95
19.43
20.82
18.37
22.75
16.51
16.06
15.98
16.80
17.77
14.10
19.18
22.96
Firm
Assets ($M)
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
11.48-1.44
29.17-18.14
10.01-(9.44)
66.56-20.43
44.02-(48.28)
30.09-14.30
(15.31)-(25.81)
18.99-0.11
44.24-21.63
1.85-(23.95)
24.74-(0.05)
72.08-35.77
Composite 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
11.03
18.11
22.41
12.21
18.54
17.32
17.32
16.96
17.06
14.96
13.50
18.35
S&P Small Cap
3 Yr Std Dev (%)
13.41
18.05
21.59
6.61
15.68
14.66
14.66
14.06
14.51
22.91
18.09
20.10
Convertible Securities/High Yield Strategy Composite (Inception and Creation Date: May 1997)
Year
Dispersion
Return
(Gross)
Accounts Assets
($M)
BofA/Merrill
Convertibles 3
Yr Std Dev (%)
BofA/Merrill
High Yield 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
Firm
Assets
($M)
Composite 3
Yr Std Dev
(%)
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
9.37
10.13
-11.20
25.40
-8.58
4.82
-5.78
14.12
26.59
-17.85
0.63
19.10
BofA/
Merrill
Converti-
bles
10.73
13.77
-19.58
4.12
52.05
22.89
0.65
15.70
11.87
-2.89
9.33
25.00
BofA/
Merrill
High
Yield
8.04
13.40
-11.11
5.29
6.20
14.40
-2.26
7.48
17.34
-4.55
2.45
7.38
70
73
72
83
84
94
94
78
75
78
80
98
17.75
18.06
17.81
22.38
21.89
24.71
23.63
27.79
26.63
21.58
25.08
30.79
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
12.43-5.88
14.25-7.74
(0.02)-(17.15)
35.13-10.89
38.89-(63.05)
7.18-(1.47)
3.99-(13.56)
19.97-(0.12)
42.82-10.80
(2.18)-(31.41)
15.82-(16.14)
26.18-8.70
9.88
15.01
17.70
13.97
12.75
11.98
11.98
11.62
12.02
8.76
8.32
8.05
15.06
14.01
19.29
19.72
5.84
5.73
5.73
5.66
6.09
5.26
4.41
6.33
10.52
10.19
11.08
4.10
9.21
8.77
8.77
8.14
9.10
8.23
7.52
8.96
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Midstream Energy Strategy Composite (Inception and Creation Date: January 2001)
Year
Accounts
Dispersion
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Return
(Gross)
37.60
19.22
22.74
52.33
-28.40
8.68
-13.74
-3.22
30.38
-38.43
-1.37
32.87
Alerian
Index
24.41
27.33
30.12
40.17
-28.69
6.56
-12.42
-6.52
18.31
-32.59
4.80
27.58
58
60
54
57
63
72
72
76
72
78
82
94
Assets
($M)
11.65
10.20
8.56
7.69
5.27
10.08
10.25
13.34
14.82
11.52
38.26
98.89
Firm
Assets ($M)
444
403
364
388
302
447
441
536
560
530
608
694
51.10-26.32
23.77-14.54
32.88-16.51
60.96-41.24
0-(93.96)
17.79-4.55
(0.05)-(24.08)
4.58-(11.37)
56.27-(17.28)
9.2-(52.75)
18.09-(8.29)
55.68-21.67
Composite 3 Yr
Std Dev (%)
7.97
14.84
40.84
32.99
23.01
22.33
22.56
21.93
22.88
19.08
14.16
12.98
Alerian 3 Yr Std
Dev (%)
2.33
5.51
37.20
28.11
19.84
19.52
19.68
19.05
19.95
18.49
13.54
13.43
Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) Compliance
Pinnacle Investment Advisors does not claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) but has
prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS standards. Pinnacle Investment Advisors has been inde-
pendently veri(cid:976)ied for the periods December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2018 by Alpha Performance Veri(cid:976)ication Services.
The veri(cid:976)ication report is available upon request. A (cid:976)irm that claims compliance with the GIPS standards must establish policies
and procedures for complying with all the applicable requirements of the GIPS standards. Veri(cid:976)ication provides assurance on
whether the (cid:976)irm’s policies and procedures related to composite and pooled fund maintenance, as well as the calculation,
presentation, and distribution of performance, have been designed in compliance with the GIPS standards and have been im-
plemented on a (cid:976)irm-wide basis. Veri(cid:976)ication does not provide assurance on the accuracy of any speci(cid:976)ic performance report.
GIPS® is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute does not endorse or promote this organization, nor does it warrant the accuracy or quality of
the content contained herein.
Notes:
1. The (cid:976)irm is de(cid:976)ined as Pinnacle Investment Advisors, a registered investment advisor responsible for management of all
accounts included in the composites, including the accounts of Native American Fund Advisors. Pinnacle Investment Advi-
sors is a balanced portfolio investment manager that invests solely in U.S.-based securities. Policies for valuing portfolios,
calculating performance, and preparing GIPS reports are available upon request.
2. The Intermediate Bond Portfolio seeks higher yields and total return than are available with short term bonds. The Portfo-
lio invests in investment grade corporate bonds in addition to core holdings of U.S. Treasury and Federal Agency securities
with an average intermediate maturity of three to seven years. Creation date – June 1995. Minimum Size Threshold:
$50,000 in asset class.
3. The Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio seeks to provide a high level of income that is exempt from regular federal income taxes.
The Portfolio invests in high quality municipal bonds with an intermediate average maturity of three to seven years. Crea-
tion date – June, 1995. Minimum Size Threshold: $50,000 in asset class.
4. The (cid:976)irm’s high yield strategy seeks to generate high total returns from income producing securities with the potential for
capital appreciation. The strategy invests in convertible corporate bonds, convertible preferred stocks, and corporate
bonds. The conversion option imbedded in the securities allows for capital appreciation potential should the issuer’s com-
mon stock perform well. Many holdings in this strategy are rated below investment grade by the major ratings agencies or
are unrated. Creation date – January 1997. Minimum Size Threshold: $100,000 in asset class.
5. The Midstream Energy Strategy invests in publicly traded partnerships and C-corporations that produce high levels of tax
sheltered income with the potential for capital appreciation. Composite inception date – December 2000. Minimum Size
Threshold: $50,000 in asset class.
6. Blue Chip Strategy - The large company stock strategy seeks to provide performance similar to the Dow Jones Industrials.
The Dow Industrials offer attractive performance over long time periods with low turnover and low transaction costs. Cre-
ation date – January 1996. Minimum Size Threshold: $50,000 in asset class.
7. The Small Cap Value Strategy seeks to provide returns consistent with the long term historical average of
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small company stocks. Small company stock values tend to be more volatile than large company stocks but
they have generated higher returns over long periods of time. Creation date – December 1994. Minimum Size
Pinnacle Investment Advisors
Threshold: $30,000 in asset class.
8. Valuations are computed and performance is reported in U.S. dollars.
9. Gross-of-fees returns are presented before management and custodial fees but after all trading expenses. Net-of-fees re-
turns are calculated based on actual fees.. The effect of management fees on the client’s return would reduce the total re-
turn by the amount of the management fee according to the management fee schedule. (The (cid:976)irm reserves the right to ne-
gotiate management fees.) The Firm may charge fees on non-discretionary assets or other assets not de(cid:976)ined in the catego-
ries above at rates to be negotiated with the client. For some client accounts for which mutual funds or exchange traded
funds are recommended, the client may be charged management fees by the (cid:976)irm in addition to the management fee por-
tion of the expense ratio of the mutual fund or ETF.
10. A complete list of composite descriptions is available upon request.
11. Internal dispersion is calculated using the highest and lowest rate of annual gross returns of those portfolios that were
included in the composite for the entire year.
12. The three-year annualized standard deviation measures the variability of the composite gross returns and the benchmark
returns over the preceding 36-month period.
13. Non-fee paying accounts are excluded from the composites.
14. Accounts with significant cash flows (>10%) will temporarily be removed from the composite and excluded in performance
presentation during the period of the significant cash flow.
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Management Fee Schedule
Short Term Bond Portfolio
Annualized Fee Rate: Equal to or Less than 0.25%
Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio and Intermediate Bond Portfolio
Market Value of Assets in Account
Less Than
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 5,000,000
to
to
to
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 5,000,000
$ 10,000,000
Annualized Fee Rate
0.50%
0.45%
0.40%
0.35%
$ 10,000,000
to
$ 20,000,000
0.30%
Over
$ 20,000,000
0.25%
Small Cap Value Strategy
Market Value of Assets in Account
Annualized Fee Rate
Less Than
$ 1,000,000
to
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
1.00%
0.75%
$ 2,000,000
to
$ 5,000,000
0.625%
$ 5,000,000
to
$ 10,000,000
0.50%
Over
$ 10,000,000
0.50%
Convertible Securities/High Yield Strategy and Midstream Energy Strategy
Market Value of Assets in Account
Annualized Fee Rate
Less Than
$ 1,000,000
0.75%
$ 1,000,000
to
$ 2,000,000
0.625%
$ 2,000,000
to
$ 5,000,000
0.55%
to
$ 5,000,000
Over
$ 10,000,000
$ 10,000,000
0.50%
0.45%
Blue Chip Strategy
Market Value of Assets in Account
Annualized Fee Rate
Less Than
$ 1,000,000
0.50%
$ 1,000,000
to
$ 2,000,000
0.45%
$ 2,000,000
to
$ 5,000,000
0.35%
$ 5,000,000
to
$ 10,000,000
0.25%
Over
$ 10,000,000
0.20%
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Pinnacle may recommend the Schwab Institutional Division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc for cus-
tody of the client’s account in order to reach greater economies of scale when purchasing and
selling securities in large quantities. The services that Schwab provides include custody of the
client’s assets, securities trading, research, access to mutual funds, and other investments that
are otherwise generally only available to institutional investors or would require a signi(cid:976)icantly
higher minimum initial investment. Schwab is compensated through commissions or other
transaction related fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or that settle into
Schwab accounts. Schwab makes available other products and services that bene(cid:976)it Pinnacle but
may not bene(cid:976)it its clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology that provide
access to client account data, facilitate trade execution, provide research, pricing information
and other market data, facilitate payment of management fees, and assist with back-of(cid:976)ice func-
tions, record keeping, and client reporting. The (cid:976)irm has a similar arrangement with J.P. Morgan
Securities.
The (cid:976)irm will attempt to negotiate low commission rates based on the size of the transaction,
and that commission rate will apply to all clients. There will be no special arrangements with
any particular broker. When block trades are executed, each client will receive the same average
price on the security involved. More information regarding the (cid:976)irm’s portfolio management pol-
icies is contained in the (cid:976)irm’s written compliance policies and procedures. Management fees can
be deducted from the client’s account with written permission or billed directly to the client.
The Small Cap Value Strategy, Convertible Securities/High Yield Strategy, and the Midstream
Energy Strategy charge higher management fees than the Blue Chip Strategy and the (cid:976)ixed in-
come portfolios. Therefore, the client should be aware that the (cid:976)irm has an incentive to recom-
mend the higher fee strategies.
Private Funds:
Pinnacle acts as managing member of Pinnacle Acquisition Fund II, a private investment part-
nership and has a proprietary interest in the fund. Pinnacle Acquisition Fund II is a limited liabil-
ity company whose members consist solely of accredited investors. The company was formed to
buy and sell publicly traded securities, using margin transactions for leverage, and using options
on interest rate futures, options on common stocks, options on index futures, and short sale po-
sitions for hedging purposes. Pinnacle receives a share of the pro(cid:976)its and losses of the company.
Pinnacle receives performance fees for Pinnacle Acquisition Fund II in addition to management
fees; we receive a 10% share of the net income from Pinnacle Acquisition Fund II.
Pinnacle also acts as a managing partner for Pinnacle Income Partners II, an Oklahoma limited
liability company that was formed to invest in publicly traded master limited partnerships. The
fund pays a management fee to Pinnacle for acting as a managing partner. Membership in the
companies is restricted to accredited investors only. Pinnacle has a proprietary interest in Pin-
nacle Income Partners II and is eligible to receive a performance based fee (in addition to the
management fee) of 1.0% of assets under management, if the annual return exceeds 12.0% in a
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given calendar year, after the normal management fee.
Pinnacle acts as a managing member of Coronado Capital, an Oklahoma limited liability company
formed to invest in publicly traded small and regional banks. Pinnacle is eligible to receive a 15%
share of annual return in excess of the 12% hurdle rate.
Due to the receipt of performance fees on the private funds, a potential con(cid:976)lict of interest exists
between the (cid:976)irm and its separately managed client accounts. The (cid:976)irm could bene(cid:976)it by allocating
pro(cid:976)itable trades to the private funds instead of to the separate client accounts. One way to avoid
this con(cid:976)lict is through the timing of placement of orders as described in the paragraph below.
More information about this potential con(cid:976)lict of interest is addressed in the (cid:976)irm’s written compli-
ance policies and procedures and is available upon request. As a managing member, Pinnacle In-
vestment Advisors solicits current and prospective clients for investment in Pinnacle Acquisition
Fund II, Pinnacle Income Partners II, and Coronado Capital LLC. Since the (cid:976)irm receives perfor-
mance fees, there exists a potential con(cid:976)lict of interest for the (cid:976)irm to recommend the private funds
to potential clients.
Related persons, including the private funds, will by policy be the last order (cid:976)illed when purchases
and sales of recommended securities are executed for managed portfolios. The speci(cid:976)ic policies
and procedures are de(cid:976)ined in the (cid:976)irm’s written compliance policies. Related persons will be re-
quired to obtain prior approval from one of the Managing Partners before entering an order. Du-
plicate copies of all related person transactions will be kept on (cid:976)ile with the (cid:976)irm’s books and rec-
ords.
Due to the risk of the (cid:976)irm having constructive custody of the assets of the private funds, the (cid:976)irm
has developed policies and procedures to comply with the SEC’s Custody Rule. The assets of the
private funds are held at quali(cid:976)ied independent custodians. Mysock, Chevaillier, and Birdsong of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, receives brokerage statements directly from the fund custodians and produces
the quarterly (cid:976)inancial statements and annual tax returns. The (cid:976)irm has engaged Briscoe, Burke &
Grigsby LLP of Tulsa, Oklahoma, to provide surprise examinations of fund assets and verify ac-
count balances with the fund investors for Pinnacle Income Partners II. The (cid:976)irm has retained
Briscoe, Burke, and Grigsby of Tulsa, Oklahoma to audit the (cid:976)inancial statements of the other pri-
vate funds.
Pinnacle Holdings controls the operational management of Pinnacle Investment Advisors. Pinnacle
Investment Advisors has an operations agreement with Native American Fund Advisors, a Regis-
tered Investment Advisor. Pinnacle Investment Advisors acts as the sub-advisor to the managed
accounts of Native American Fund Advisors. The client accounts of Native American Fund Advisors
are managed in strategies that are similar to Pinnacle Investment Advisors.
Mr. Joel Kantor, a supervised person of the (cid:976)irm, is a partner with Mimosa Tree Capital Partners, a
private equity investment (cid:976)irm. Mr. Kantor allocates approximately 40% of his work hours to Mi-
mosa responsibilities and receives compensation from Mimosa. The investments Mimosa makes
are in private companies, therefore they do not con(cid:976)lict with the recommended securities for Pin-
nacle Investment Advisors clients.
The (cid:976)irm has referral agreement with Mr. James A. Posey, Jr., a registered representative with USI
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Insurance Services. Under this agreement, Mr. Posey receives a 20% management fee split for all
clients he refers to Pinnacle for investment management. These clients must sign a disclosure
statement in order for Mr. Posey to receive their share of fees.
As a registered advisor, Pinnacle has adopted a code of ethics, based on the CFA Institute Asset
Manager Code, pursuant to SEC Rule 204A-1 which is available upon request. Pinnacle is responsi-
ble for voting the proxy materials of supervised assets. The (cid:976)irm’s written proxy voting policy and
voting history is available upon request. The (cid:976)irm disclaims responsibility for voting the proxies
for unsupervised assets. Clients may instruct the (cid:976)irm how to vote their unsupervised securities at
their discretion.
Pinnacle Investment Advisors founded the Tulsa Fiduciary Fund in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Tulsa Fiduciary Fund is a non-pro(cid:976)it, 501(c)-3 corporation, formed to provide transparent invest-
ment management and administration for donor advised funds that bene(cid:976)it non-pro(cid:976)it organiza-
tions in Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma. The (cid:976)irm receives a share of the fees charged to the Fund
for administration and management of the investment accounts, therefore a potential con(cid:976)lict of
interest is present. The (cid:976)irm may be incentivized to direct clients to contribute to the Tulsa Fiduci-
ary Fund rather than other non-pro(cid:976)it organization endowments. The (cid:976)irm will fully disclose the
potential revenues received from contributions to the fund. The Fund will have an independent
board of directors responsible for oversight and management of the Fund.
Mr. Jayme Fowler joined the (cid:976)irm in 2023. Mr. Fowler performs investment consulting and portfo-
lio management services for clients through Oak Creek Private Wealth Management, a subsidiary
of Pinnacle Holdings. Mr. Fowler primarily uses external investment managers and funds and per-
forms due diligence on recommended managers through Envestnet. Please see Oak Creek’s disclo-
sure statement for additional information.
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This Brochure Supplement, dated December 31, 2024, contains information about the following
supervised persons that supplements the Pinnacle Investment Advisors brochure. You should
have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact David Poarch if you did not receive a copy of
Pinnacle Investment Advisors’ brochure or if you have any questions about this supplement.
1. R. Brett Kramer, CFA, Managing Partner
2. David M. Poarch, Managing Partner
3.
Joel B. Kantor
4. Aimee N. Boyer, CFP®
Jayme D. Fowler, CIMA®, ChFC
5. Toby Moore, CIMA®
6.
7. Benjamin G. McNulty
All members of the staff can be contacted at the Firm’s principal place of business.
Pinnacle Investment Advisors
1616 East 15th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120
(918) 582‐6864
Investment advice provided to clients is supervised by Mr. Poarch and Mr. Kramer.
Additional information about Pinnacle Investment Advisors is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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All representatives of the (cid:976)irm that offer investment advice are required to have a degree from an
accredited college or university and must have passed the NASD Investment Advisors examina-
tions as required by law.
R. Brett Kramer, CFA ‐ Managing Partner
Brett Kramer, age 63, is a Registered Investment Advisor and the Chief Investment Of(cid:976)icer. With 32
years experience in the investment industry, Mr. Kramer is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
and a former Certi(cid:976)ied Public Accountant (CPA). Mr. Kramer’s primary responsibilities include
overseeing the investment selection process, research, and trading. He co-founded Pinnacle in
1996 with Mr. Poarch.
Mr. Kramer began his career with The City of Tulsa, developing an investment policy, coordinating
and developing a cash management process, and managing a bond portfolio in excess of $300 mil-
lion. After two years, he joined Liberty Bank where he managed over $1 billion in (cid:976)ixed income se-
curities and was responsible for the asset/liability analysis. In addition to his extensive experience
in the (cid:976)ixed income markets, Mr. Kramer has been heavily involved with the equity markets for
many years. Having worked in both the public sector and the private sector, he has perspectives,
including investment policies, asset allocation, cash management, and total return to enhance
portfolio management, for a broad range of clients.
Mr. Kramer earned a B.S. from the University of Oklahoma in Chemical Engineering and an M.B.A.
from the University of Tulsa emphasizing (cid:976)inance. Mr. Kramer returned to the University of Tulsa
to earn the 30 hours necessary to sit for the CPA exam.
David Poarch ‐ Managing Partner
David Poarch, age 63, is a Registered Investment Advisor and Managing Partner. His primary re-
sponsibilities include assisting with investment policy and execution, supporting the marketing
effort, developing new investment strategies and products, client reporting, and administration of
the (cid:976)irm’s business affairs. He was a co-founder of Pinnacle in 1996.
Mr. Poarch has 41 years experience in the investment industry including twelve years in (cid:976)ixed in-
come trading and 29 years in investment portfolio management. Mr. Poarch managed the taxable
securities trading efforts for Liberty Bancorp prior to joining Pinnacle. In his career, Mr. Poarch
has completed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 24 examinations.
Mr. Poarch received a B.B.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma in 1983 where he was
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a University Scholar, an Alumni Scholar, and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma. He earned an M.B.A.
from Oklahoma City University in 1985.
Mr. Poarch has served on the board of the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless since 1995, (cid:976)illing the
roles of Vice President, President and Treasurer, successively. Additionally, he recently served on
the board of Collegiate Hall Charter School, and Calvary Cemetery.
Joel B. Kantor ‐ Partner, Financial Planner
Joel Kantor, age 68, is a Registered Investment Advisor and former Certi(cid:976)ied Financial Planner de-
signee. His primary responsibilities include (cid:976)inancial planning, portfolio management, and new
business development.
Mr. Kantor has over 32 years experience in the investment industry with various brokerage (cid:976)irms,
including over 20 years as a (cid:976)inancial planner and investment advisor. Mr. Kantor joined Pinnacle
in 2005. He received a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Oklahoma in 1978. He complet-
ed the Certi(cid:976)ied Financial Planner examination in 2000. His former board memberships include
the Tulsa Jewish Retirement Center, the Tulsa Jewish Federation, Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries,
the Day Center for the Homeless, Federation of Fly(cid:976)ishers, and Trout Unlimited. Mr. Kantor is a
partner with Mimosa Tree Capital Partners, a private equity (cid:976)irm, that is more fully described in
the Potential Con(cid:976)licts of Interest section.
Aimee N. Boyer, CFP® ‐ Financial Planner
Ms. Boyer, age 40, joined Pinnacle in January, 2011 as a Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the (cid:976)irm
she worked as a retail manager at Williams-Sonoma. Her primary responsibilities include (cid:976)inancial
planning, client service, database management, marketing and business development, and manag-
ing securities trading and fund trading.
Ms. Boyer has received a B.S.B.A in Marketing and Business Management and her J.D. from the Uni-
versity of Tulsa. She has completed both the Series 65 examination and the Certi(cid:976)ied Financial
Planner examination.
Ms. Boyer has served on the board of the Tulsa Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and current-
ly serves on the board of the Tulsa Health Department. She (cid:976)ills a volunteer role as the Executive
Director of the Tulsa Fiduciary Fund.
Robert (Toby) Moore, CIMA®, Financial Analyst/Trader
Toby Moore, age 55, Registered Investment Advisor whose responsibilities include (cid:976)ixed income
analysis and trading. Mr. Moore has over 25 years experience in the investment industry. Most of
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that time was spent as an analyst with an investment consulting (cid:976)irm. Mr. Moore performed asset
allocation, manager selection and performance analytics of investment managers the (cid:976)irm recom-
mended to foundations, endowments and other clients.
Mr. Moore received a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Tulsa in 1991 and an MBA from the
University of Oklahoma in 1992.
Jayme D. Fowler, CIMA®, ChFC ‐ Financial Advisor
Jayme Fowler, 66, is a Registered Investment Advisor, Certi(cid:976)ied Investment Management Ana-
lyst, and Chartered Financial Consultant with over thirty years of experience in the invest-
ments business. Mr. Fowler has worked for numerous multi-billion dollar asset management
(cid:976)irms including Nicholas Applegate, Trust Company of the West, and Oppenheimer. He has
completed the Program on Investment Decisions & Behavioral Finance at Harvard University.
Mr. Fowler received a B.S.B.A. in Finance from the University of Arkansas. He recently served
on the Tulsa City Council.
Benjamin G. McNulty ‐ Financial Analyst
Ben McNulty, age 27, is a Registered Investment Advisor who has worked in the investments
business since 2022. Mr. McNulty worked in securities operations for BOK Financial after
completing post-graduate education. He has a B.B.A. in Finance and an M.B.A. from the Uni-
versity of Oklahoma. Mr. McNulty supports the database management and equity trading for
the (cid:976)irm.
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