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C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
d/b/a
PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
FORM ADV PART 2A –BROCHURE
March 2026
30400 Detroit Road, Suite 201
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Tel:
Fax:
(888) 240-0064
(440) 848-8572
www.prosperitycapitaladvisors.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP D/B/A
PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS (hereinafter “Prosperity”), an SEC registered investment adviser.
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact Prosperity at (888)240-0064. The information in
this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state
securities authority. Additional information about Prosperity is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You
can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. The CRD number for Prosperity Capital Advisors is
156480.
Registration does not imply any level of skill or training.
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Item 2. Material Changes
This item discusses only the material changes that have occurred since the Amendment filing of this Form
ADV filed in March 2025.
This Form ADV Part 2A has been updated to reflect changes in the following sections:
C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital Advisors has updated Stan Milovancev from Co-
CEO to CEO and former Co-CEO Jason Smith has changed his title from Co-CEO to Chief Visionary.
Pursuant to current SEC Rules, Prosperity will ensure that clients receive a summary of any material
changes to this and subsequent brochures within 120 days of the close of the firm’s fiscal year which
occurs at the end of the calendar year. Prosperity will provide other ongoing disclosure information about
material changes as necessary and provide clients with a new brochure based on changes or new
information, at any time, without charge.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Item 1. Cover Page ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2. Material Changes ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Item 3. Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Item 4. Advisory Business ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Item 5. Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................................ 12
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ....................................................... 20
Item 7. Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................ 20
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ............................................... 21
Item 9. Disciplinary Information ...................................................................................................................... 32
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................ 32
Item 11. Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Item 12. Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................. 36
Item 13. Review of Accounts .............................................................................................................................. 43
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................... 44
Item 15. Custody ..................................................................................................................................................... 45
Item 16. Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 45
Item 17. Voting Client Securities....................................................................................................................... 46
Item 18. Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 46
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Item 4. Advisory Business
A. The Company
Prosperity has been registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission since February 2011. Prosperity is the trade name of C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company with its principal place of business in Westlake, OH. C2P Enterprises,
LLC is the sole member of Prosperity. The Firm is led by its executive team Jason L Smith, David Alison,
Stan Milovancev, Pablo Terra, Matt Seitz, Kalem Mackey, and Luke Ripienski.
This Disclosure Brochure describes Prosperity’s business. Certain sections also describe the activities of
Supervised Persons. Supervised Persons are any of Prosperity’s officers, partners, directors (or other
persons occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), advisor staff with Prosperity systems
access, or employees, or any other person who provides investment advice on Prosperity’s behalf and is
subject to Prosperity’s supervision or control. This does not include passive C2P Enterprise equity owners
or board members who don’t participate in the day-to-day operations of Prosperity. Separate Advisors
are not considered supervised persons and are not supervised by Prosperity.
B. Types of Advisory Services
Prosperity and its Investment Adviser Representatives (“IARs” or “Advisors”) provide financial planning,
consulting, and investment management services. Prior to engaging Prosperity to provide investment
advisory services, the client is required to enter into one or more written agreements with Prosperity
setting forth the terms and conditions under which Prosperity renders its services (the “Agreement”).
Prosperity is responsible for all supervision and suitability outlined by the appropriate regulatory bodies.
Prosperity also operates as a Turnkey Asset Manager Program (“TAMP”), Sub-advisor, Co-Advisor and/or
Fund Strategist providing asset management and administrative services which are utilized by registered
investment advisers, broker-dealers, and other financial institutions (collectively “Separate Advisors”) for
the benefit of their Clients under the platform name. Prosperity does not have supervisory responsibility
for its Separate Advisors. Their RIA bears the responsibility to supervise their own IARs.
TAMP Services
The TAMP investment services provided by Prosperity include but are not limited to client billing services,
rebalancing, due diligence activities, serving as an operational liaison between the Separate Advisors and
custodians, various portfolio management tools, transaction data processing, making available account
reports, training, retaining and providing access to certain third-party investment managers and research,
and other administration and support services. The services will be completed internally or through
affiliated and non-affiliated third parties. Client accounts are administered on a discretionary basis
pursuant to instructions received from the Client or Client’s Separate Advisor’s Investment Advisory
Agreement allowing Prosperity and/or third-party investment managers to act on their behalf. Specific
TAMP offerings include separately managed accounts, signal-based relationships and Advisor Custom
Strategy/ADP Portfolios as more fully described below.
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Financial Planning Services
Prosperity IARs may provide its clients with a broad range of comprehensive financial planning and
consulting services. These services include but are not limited to business planning, investment planning,
insurance, retirement planning, estate planning, charitable planning, education planning, and personal
financial planning. Prosperity does not provide legal, accounting or tax advice; however, certain
Prosperity’s Supervised Persons may have other such business practices that are independent of and are
not affiliated with Prosperity. Please refer to your IAR’s Form ADV Part 2B for more information.
Prosperity’s written financial plans or consultations usually include general recommendations for a
course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the client, at the client’s discretion. For example,
Prosperity may recommend that clients begin or revise an investment program, obtain or revise insurance
coverage, commence or alter retirement savings, or establish education or charitable giving programs.
Clients who engage Prosperity to provide written financial plans will be provided with a written summary
of their financial situation and Prosperity’s observations and recommendations. For financial consulting
arrangements, Prosperity’s service is typically less formal and may not include a written summary. Plans
or consultations are typically completed within six months from the beginning of the engagement,
assuming that the client has provided the necessary documentation and other information requested by
Prosperity.
Financial Institution Consulting Services
Prosperity provides investment consulting services to certain broker/dealers’ customers (“Brokerage
Customers”) who provide written consent requesting to receive Prosperity’s consulting services relating
to assets held with the broker/dealer. Brokerage Customers have entered into a written advisory
agreement to receive investment advice.
Investment Management Services
Clients can engage Prosperity to manage all or a portion of their assets on a discretionary basis. Prosperity
emphasizes continuous and regular account supervision and may provide advice about any type of
investment held within a client’s portfolio.
A.
Affiliated Turnkey Asset Management Model Portfolios Program
As part of its investment management service, Prosperity allocates clients’ investment assets among
certain investment strategies including a series of separately managed model portfolios made up of
mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), equities and fixed income solutions in accordance with the
investment objectives of the strategy.
With limited exception, client accounts are managed based on the overall model, rather than specifically
to each client’s individual needs. Nonetheless, clients may impose reasonable restrictions on the assets in
the program; however, Prosperity may refuse to accept or to continue to provide investment advisory
services with respect to such program assets if it determines such restrictions are unreasonable.
Prosperity IARs are responsible for providing its Clients with individualized discretionary investment
management services. Prosperity IARs are responsible for determining the Client’s risk profile and for
selecting the Prosperity model portfolios that are consistent with the Client’s risk profile. Under the sub-
advisory agreement with Prosperity, Prosperity provides additional, non-advisory services including
assistance in account administration, assistance in trading, billing and record keeping, and performance
reporting. Prosperity is provided with a limited power of attorney, by Prosperity and the Client, to arrange
for execution of trades and rebalancing of model portfolios. The investment management fees charged by
Prosperity, together with the fees charged by the corresponding designated broker-dealer/custodian of
the client’s assets, is exclusive of, and in addition to, Prosperity’s investment advisory fee as described
below.
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Prosperity has an economic incentive to recommend and use Prosperity models, for investment
management services, in lieu of selecting other programs or unrelated investment advisers, because the
compensation Prosperity and its IARs receive could be more than the amounts we would receive if you
participated in another program, and we receive additional non-monetary benefits such as training and
access to Prosperity personnel.
B.
Sub-advisory and Co-advisory Services
With respect to its Sub-advisory and Co-advisory services, Prosperity has aligned with investment
management companies including BlackRock, Dimensional Fund Advisors, The Vanguard Group, and
others to provide its Separate Advisors an investment platform of core portfolio models and specialized
strategies to meet the unique needs of their investment adviser representatives (“IARs”) and Clients. The
models are managed in a manner substantially similar to the models historically managed by former
affiliated firm Valor Capital Management.
Prosperity’s core models provide strategic investment management through a diverse selection of risk-
based asset allocation model portfolios. Specifically, Prosperity’s core models are generally comprised of
exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and/or mutual funds designed to provide asset class diversification for
varying levels of risk tolerance on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Prosperity also offers specialized strategies that are designed to complement Prosperity’s core models by
offering unique or specific investment strategies and solutions. Specialized strategies are managed by
Prosperity and/or third parties and may invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, or other securities
in accordance with the investment objectives of the particular strategy.
Leveraging one or more of the core and specialized models, Prosperity helps Prosperity IARs and
Prosperity Separate Advisors and their IARs navigate the right investment offering, blended portfolio
design, and operational implementation to meet the specific needs of their clients. Underlying Client
accounts are generally managed based on the overall model, rather than specifically to each Client’s
individual needs. However, with respect to Prosperity’s tax managed portfolios, Prosperity IARs and
Separate Advisors may from time to time provide Prosperity trade instructions to address specific Client
circumstances. Prosperity will periodically review the model portfolios for rebalancing designed to keep
the portfolios consistent with the Firm’s usual and customary target parameters. Prosperity, Prosperity
IARs, the Separate Advisor, or the Client can elect not to rebalance for a number of reasons including, for
example, consideration of a tax strategy, the funds involved are economically insufficient, additional fees
and expenses are anticipated, or there are other pending events impacting the decision.
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Prosperity enters into sub-advisory agreements with Separate Advisor, whereby Prosperity invests client
assets according to the Prosperity model portfolio selected by the Separate Advisor and Client. The
Separate Advisor and their Clients execute a separate investment advisory agreement, and the Separate
Advisor is responsible for providing the Client with individualized discretionary investment management
services. The Separate Advisor serves as the primary relationship contact with the client and is
responsible for determining the Client’s risk profile and for selecting the Prosperity model portfolios that
are consistent with the Client’s risk profile. Clients should carefully review the investment management
agreement executed with the Separate Advisor, as well as the Separate Advisor’s ADV Part 2A - Disclosure
Brochure, for a full description of the services to be provided by the Separate Advisor. Under the Sub-
Advisor Agreement, in addition to asset management services, Prosperity provides non-advisory services
including assistance in account administration, assistance in trading, billing and record keeping, and
performance reporting as requested. Prosperity is provided with a limited power of attorney, by the
Separate Advisor and the Client, to arrange for execution of trades and rebalancing of model portfolios.
Prosperity is not responsible for ensuring that the model portfolios are consistent with a Client’s risk
profile. Further, Prosperity will not serve as an investment advisor to individual Clients that are working
with a Separate Advisor.
Additionally, Prosperity has established agreements to work with a third-party investment adviser in a
sub-advisory or investment research capacity. The sub-advisor is responsible for all investment-related
decisions and trading in the client accounts. The Separate Advisor and/or subadvisor may be limited to
only manage assets through specific custodians. For more information about what custodians a specific
sub-advisor or Separate Advisor is authorized to offer services through, please refer to their ADV. There
may be additional fees for the use of the Subadvisor. Please review the sub-advisor’s ADV for more
information. Prosperity retains the authority to hire and fire sub-advisors at our discretion.
C.
Separately Managed Accounts
Prosperity enters into sub-advisory or co-advisory relationships with investment firms to offer various
separately managed accounts (“SMAs”). Prosperity IARs may recommend that certain clients authorize
the active discretionary management of all or a portion of their assets by and/or among certain SMAs,
based upon the stated investment objectives and risk profile of the client. The SMA, not Prosperity, is
responsible for all investment and reinvestment-related decisions and trade execution in the client
accounts. However, while SMA investment managers regularly monitor the SMA accounts and are
responsible for managing the model portfolios on behalf of Prosperity, the SMA is not acting as your
investment advisor and does not possess knowledge of your individual information or investment goals
and objectives. Clients will receive both our disclosure brochure and other related documents as well as
the SMA’s disclosure brochure and related documents. Each SMA is uniquely structured so please ensure
you carefully review the applicable SMA’s disclosure brochure to understand their investment strategy,
how they operate, the fees they charge, how investments will be managed, among other matters.
Depending on the SMA selected, the client may have the opportunity to authorize the SMA to vote proxies
on their behalf. Prosperity conducts the initial due diligence on SMAs and ongoing reviews of their
management of client accounts for which it charges a fee as described below. Prosperity retains the
authority to hire and fire SMAs at our discretion.
D.
Client Directed/Client Convenience Accounts
Prosperity provides certain clients with access to client convenience accounts, which are brokerage or
custodial accounts maintained for the purpose of holding investments without ongoing investment
management, supervision, or advisory services from our firm. These accounts are provided solely for the
client’s convenience.
Key Characteristics of Convenience Accounts:
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Prosperity does not exercise discretionary authority over these accounts.
Prosperity does not provide continuous and regular supervisory or management services for these
accounts.
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Clients are responsible for all investment decisions, and our firm does not assume fiduciary responsibility
or suitability obligations for holdings in these accounts. These accounts are not subject to investment
advisory fees from our firm. Clients should carefully review their investments and consult with an
appropriate professional before making investment decisions. Clients should understand that these
accounts do not receive the same level of oversight, monitoring, or investment management services as
accounts for which Prosperity provides advisory services. If a client wishes to receive investment
management services for assets in a convenience account, a separate advisory agreement must be
executed.
Institutional Clients
Prosperity also provides investment management services with respect to fixed income portfolios to
institutional clients.
Seminars & Educational Events
Prosperity IARs are permitted to hold investment-related seminars and/or educational events to existing
clients, prospective clients, and the general investing public. The seminars feature general investment-
related advice for educational purposes and can include both securities and non- securities topics. No
specific individualized investment advice regarding investment objectives or investment related needs of
the attendees, listeners, or audience is rendered during seminars. However, participants are free to
schedule meetings with the IAR(s) in an effort to obtain personalized investment advice. Please see “Fees
and Compensation” below for further details related to the investment advisory fee charged for these
seminars.
Advisory Services to Brokerage Customer
Prosperity provides investment advisory services to certain broker-dealers’ customers (“Brokerage
Customers”) who provide written consent requesting to receive the firm’s advisory services. Brokerage
Customers have entered into a written advisory agreement with Prosperity.
Charitable Accounts
Prosperity and its IARs may advise clients on certain charitable accounts or donor advised funds available
through our custodians or other third parties Prosperity retains an agreement with.
Retirement Plan Services
Prosperity may provide investment advisory services to businesses and non-profit organizations with
their 401(k) and employee benefit plans.
Trustees and Investment Committees
Prosperity may provide advisory services to investment committees and trustees of Defined Benefit Plans,
Non-Participant directed 401(k) plans and Non-Profit Organizations. Prosperity may provide investment
advice for a fee to the trustees or committee to implement.
Participant Directed Retirement Plans
Prosperity may provide investment advisory services to investment committees and trustees of
Participant Directed Retirement Plans. Prosperity may act as a 3(21) Investment Fiduciary providing
investment advice for a fee to the trustees or the committee to implement.
Estate Planning Services:
Through our partnership with independent third-party technology companies we can facilitate the
preparation of various estate planning documents for clients. Such services are generally done under a
financial planning consulting agreement, and the exact scope of such estate planning services will depend
on the nature of a client’s specific estate planning needs. These third parties typically offer the ability to
consult with licensed attorneys in various jurisdictions at an additional charge, and subject to additional
terms and conditions. Third parties charge varying levels of fees depending on the complexity of the
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client’s situation. These fees are separate from the fees charged by Prosperity and it’s Advisors for their
consulting services. Prosperity and its IARs do not provide legal advice.
Advisory Fees for Held Away Accounts
Prosperity can provide services to Held Away Accounts (accounts with Custodians or Carriers other than
the primary approved custodians). Prosperity will be paid a management fee referenced on the Schedule
A of the Client Agreement or equivalent fee disclosure, based on the fair market value of the Client’s
Account. This fee will be billed as outlined in Section 5. A. This fee will not be deducted from your Held
Away account but will instead be either deducted from a non-qualified account held with Prosperity or
directly invoiced to the client. Client acknowledges that for Held Away Accounts set forth on Schedule A
to their agreement or equivalent disclosure, the designated third party shall provide access to Prosperity
and its IARs to submit trades or reallocations on your Held Away Accounts. The designated third party
may retain a portion of the fee collected by Prosperity.
Other
Prosperity also may render non-discretionary investment management services to clients relative to
variable insurance products, their individual employer-sponsored retirement plans, 529 plans, and/or
other products that may not be held by the client’s primary custodian. In so doing, Prosperity either
directs or recommends the allocation of client assets among the various investment options that are
available with the product (as further described below) and may receive an advisory fee for these services.
Client assets are maintained at the specific insurance company or custodian designated by the product.
Prosperity may also provide non-discretionary investment advisory services to retirement plan
participants through their own employer-sponsored defined contribution (i.e., 401K, 403b, 457 TSP)
plans using the investment options that are specific to them. Prosperity may enter into a contract with the
plan sponsor to provide such services to plan participants and be paid a fee based on the assets under
management for the overall plan.
Advisors have the ability to refer clients to a non-affiliated bank, our custodian, or sub-advisor that offers
securities-based lines of credit. While Prosperity and/or its Advisors are not compensated, there is a
conflict of interest in making the referral as the Firm will retain the assets under management.
C. IRA Rollover Considerations
Prosperity provides, as part of its investment advisory services, recommendations for client to withdraw
the assets from an employer's retirement plan and roll the assets over to an individual retirement account
("IRA") that Prosperity will manage on the client’s behalf. If a client elects to roll the assets to an IRA that
is subject to Prosperity’s management, Prosperity will charge an asset-based fee as set forth in the
agreement between the client and Prosperity. This practice presents a conflict of interest because persons
providing investment advice on Prosperity’s behalf have an incentive to recommend a rollover to a client
for the purpose of generating fee-based compensation rather than solely based on the client’s needs.
Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover, if the
client decides to complete the rollover, that client is under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA
managed by Prosperity.
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Many employers permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in their company plan. Also,
current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan before they retire or change
jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to the extent the following options
are available, clients should consider the costs and benefits of each option:
An employee will typically have four options:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Leaving the funds in the employer's (former employer's) plan.
Moving the funds to a new employer's retirement plan.
Cashing out and taking a taxable distribution from the plan.
Rolling the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has advantages and disadvantages and before making a change Prosperity
encourages clients to understand the trade-offs of each.
Clients who are considering rolling over retirement funds to an IRA for Prosperity to manage should
consider beforehand the following:
1.
Determine whether the investment options in the employer's retirement plan address your needs
or whether you might want to consider other types of investments.
a.
b.
2.
Employer retirement plans generally have a more limited investment menu than IRAs.
Employer retirement plans may have unique investment options not available to the public
such as employer securities, or previously closed funds.
Your current plan may have lower fees than Prosperity’s fees.
a.
b.
If you are interested in investing only in mutual funds, you should understand the cost
structure of the share classes available in your employer's retirement plan and how the costs
of those share classes compare with those available in an IRA.
You should understand the various products and services you might take advantage of at an
IRA provider and the potential costs of those products and services.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Prosperity’s strategy may have higher risk than the option(s) provided to you in your plan.
Whether your current plan also offers financial advice.
If you keep your assets titled in a 401k or retirement account, you could potentially delay your
required minimum distribution beyond age 73.
Your 401k may offer more liability protection than a rollover IRA; each state may vary. Generally,
federal law protects assets in qualified plans from creditors. Since 2005, IRA assets have been
generally protected from creditors in bankruptcies. However, there can be some exceptions to the
general rules, so you should consult with an attorney if you are concerned about protecting your
retirement plan assets from creditors.
You may be able to take out a loan on your 401k, but not from an IRA.
IRA assets can be accessed any time; however, distributions are subject to ordinary income tax and
may also be subject to a 10% early distribution penalty unless they qualify for an exception such as
disability, higher education expenses or the purchase of a home.
If you own company stock in your plan, you may be able to liquidate those shares at a lower capital
gains tax rate.
Your plan may allow you to hire us as the manager and keep the assets titled in the plan name.
It is important that you understand the differences between these types of accounts and decide whether
a rollover is best for you. Prior to proceeding, if you have questions contact your investment adviser
representative, or call our main number as listed on the cover page of this brochure.
D. Fiduciary Obligations
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Investment advisers to ERISA Plan accounts and ERISA Plans must adhere to the fiduciary responsibilities
under ERISA, as administered by the Department of Labor (DOL). Specifically, in providing investment
to ERISA Plan accounts and ERISA Plans, Prosperity and
advisory and investment management services
its investment adviser representatives must discharge their duties solely in the interest of the Plan
participants and beneficiaries.
The DOL issued Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 that Prosperity relies upon for rollover
recommendations that would otherwise result in a prohibited transaction under ERISA and/or the Code.
It can also be used for other nondiscretionary fiduciary recommendations to Retirement Accounts that
result in a prohibited transaction as long as its conditions are met.
E. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
Prosperity and its IARs tailor their advisory services to the individual needs of clients. Each portfolio will
be initially designed to meet a particular investment goal, which Prosperity determines to be suitable to
the client’s circumstances including investment needs, goals, objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
In performing any of the above services, Prosperity is not required to verify any information received from
the client or from the client’s other professionals (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and is expressly
authorized to rely on such information. Prosperity typically recommends the services of itself and/or
other professionals to implement its recommendations. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists
if Prosperity recommends its or its affiliates’ own services.
With respect to Prosperity’s investment management services, Prosperity has full investment discretion
over clients’ assets and manages those assets in a manner consistent with the clients’ investment
objectives and risk tolerance with the exception of client convenience/client directed accounts. Clients
can impose reasonable restrictions or mandates on the management of their account (e.g., require that a
portion of their assets be invested in socially responsible funds) if, in Prosperity’s sole discretion, the
conditions will not materially impact the performance of a portfolio strategy or prove overly burdensome
to its management efforts. With respect to Prosperity’s financial planning and/or consulting services, the
client is under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations made by Prosperity or to engage the
services of any such recommended professional, including Prosperity itself. The client retains absolute
discretion over all such implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject any of Prosperity’s
recommendations. Clients are advised to promptly notify Prosperity if there are changes in their financial
situation or investment objectives or if they wish to impose any reasonable restrictions upon Prosperity’s
management services.
Prosperity also manages a selection of model portfolios that are utilized by Separate Advisors. The
portfolios are based on target asset-class allocations that designate specified percentages within multiple
securities asset-classes with the intent of creating a diversified investment portfolio of no load
institutional mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income solutions, and other investments. These models
are designed to provide asset class diversification for varying levels of risk tolerance.
As a general matter, the models are to be used by Separate Advisors to help clients meet their investment
goals, as determined by the Separate Advisor based on their client’s circumstances including investment
needs, goals, objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. Client accounts are tailored to the client’s
specific individual investment goals and objectives. The IAR of the Separate Advisor collects financial and
personal information from the client, and then the client and the IAR decide on an asset allocation strategy.
The Firm does not maintain a direct relationship with Clients under this arrangement; however, Clients
may impose certain reasonable restrictions on the management of their accounts through consultation
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with Separate Advisors. Nonetheless, Prosperity may determine that it cannot accept certain restrictions
in its sole discretion.
F. Wrap Fee Programs
Prosperity does not provide portfolio management services to a wrap fee program(s) for its IARs. Under
a wrap fee program, advisory services (which may include portfolio management or advice concerning
the selection of other investment advisers) and transaction services (e.g., execution of trades) are
provided for one fee. This is different than traditional investment management programs whereby
services are provided for a fee, but transaction services are billed separately on a per-transaction basis.
If you are accessing Prosperity through a Separate Advisor your Separate Advisor may participate in a
wrap program. In this instance, Prosperity may provide billing services for that Separate Advisor and may
deduct wrap fees from your account according to the instructions provided by the Separate Advisor. If
your Separate Advisor charges a wrap fee please review their ADV Part 2A and other disclosure forms for
details.
G. Assets Under Management
Prosperity provides investment advisory services to clients on a discretionary basis. As of December 31,
2025 discretionary assets under management totaled $4,385,706,161.
Item 5. Fees and Compensation
A. Advisory Fees
Prosperity offers its services on a fee basis, which includes hourly or fixed fees as well as fees based upon
assets under management. Additionally, certain Prosperity Supervised Persons, in their individual
capacities, may offer insurance products or engage in securities transactions through a broker dealer
under a commission arrangement through other unaffiliated entities as described in Item 10 (below).
Prosperity maintains a Limited Power of Attorney for all the Prosperity model portfolios and strategies
for the purposes of directing and/or otherwise effecting investments on behalf of the managed accounts
invested in the portfolios and for the payment of the advisory fees charged by the Firm and the Separate
Advisor, custodial fees and/or other charges incurred by the managed account.
Financial Planning, Consulting & Service Fees
Prosperity generally charges a hourly, fixed or subscription-based fee for financial planning, consulting,
and other services. These fees are negotiable and typically range from a rate of $100 to $1,000 per hour,
a $100 to $2,500 monthly fee, or a fixed fee of $500 to $50,000, although it could be more or less depending
upon the level and scope of the services and the professional rendering the financial planning, consulting
and other services. Prosperity may also charge financial planning fees based on a percentage of assets.
Should the client opt to engage Prosperity for an annual update of the Financial Plan, consulting and/or
other services, such annual updates may be provided for an additional flat fee. If the client engages
Prosperity for additional investment advisory services, such as the implementation of the Financial Plan,
Prosperity may, in its sole discretion, offset all or a portion of its fees for those services based upon the
amount paid for the financial planning, consulting and/or other services.
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Prior to engaging Prosperity to provide financial planning and/or consulting services, the client is
required to enter into a written agreement with Prosperity setting forth the terms and conditions of the
engagement. The client will also be provided with an estimate of the amount of time that will be required
to perform the service. Generally, Prosperity may require one-half or one-quarter of the estimated
financial planning/consulting fee upon entering into the written agreement with Prosperity. The balance
is generally due upon delivery of the Financial Plan, over three quarters, or completion of the agreed upon
services. Prosperity retains the right to modify or waive fees in its sole and absolute discretion, on a client-
by-client basis. Factors considered include the complexity and nature of the services provided, anticipated
amount of assets to be placed under management, anticipated future additional assets, related accounts,
portfolio style, and account composition. The specific fee schedule is identified in the written agreement
entered into with the client.
Financial Institution Consulting Services Fees
Prosperity receives a fee based on the assets under management from Brokerage Customers who have
provided written consent to a broker/dealer to receive the investment advisory service from Prosperity
and have entered into a written advisory contract with Prosperity. The fee is calculated from the assets
under management as of the end of a calendar quarter period multiplied by an annualized rate. The initial
fee is paid only after the completion of one full calendar quarter period following the date of the executed
agreement with broker/dealers. This fee is not billed to the client.
Asset Management and Advisory Fees
Prosperity and its IARs provide investment management services for an annual fee based upon a
percentage of the market value of the assets being managed by Prosperity. Prosperity’s annual fee is
exclusive of, and in addition to transaction fees, systematic investment fees, subscription fees and other
related costs and expenses, which are incurred by the client. Prosperity does not, however, receive any
portion of these commissions, fees, and costs. Prosperity’s annual fee is prorated and charged monthly, in
advance, based on the average daily account balance of the prior month. Accounts opened in mid-month
are assessed a pro-rated management fee. Fees for the initial month are adjusted pro-rata based upon the
number of calendar days in the calendar month that the account is invested in a billable strategy. The
following is the Firm’s fee schedule for investment management and other platform services such as
account opening, billing, reporting, and trading. Prosperity’s platform fee can be up to:
$0 - $499,999
$500,000 - $999,999
$1,000,000- 1,999,999
$2,000,000-4,999,999
$5,000,000+
50bp
40bp
30bp
25bp
20bp
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The platform fee tier schedule is based on billable assets and excludes non-billable assets such as Client
Directed accounts. Occasionally Prosperity will allow for different variations on collecting fees. Please
refer to your Schedule A or equivalent fee disclosure for all details. The total annual fee for investment
management services for retail clients typically varies between 0.20% and 2.0% depending upon several
factors, including the market value of the assets under management and the types of services to be
rendered. The fees paid by clients include portions paid to your investment adviser representative (IAR
Fee) and portions paid to the Firm (Program Fee), where applicable. Prosperity negotiates fees separately
for its institutional fixed income clients, and such fees are typically lower than those charged to retail
clients. Fees are charged on cash or cash equivalents depending the management style selected. In some
situations Prosperity IARs can choose to use third-party or off-platform managers. In these instances,
Prosperity’s platform fee will not be charged. Please review all fee disclosure paperwork for more details.
Prosperity, in its sole discretion, may negotiate to charge a lesser management fee based upon certain
criteria (e.g., anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of
assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing client, account retention,
financial planning relationships, very sophisticated clients, pro bono activities, etc.) and retains the right
to modify or waive clients’ fees in its sole discretion on a client by-client basis. Details of the investment
management fee charged are more fully described in the Agreement entered into with each client. Fees
are subject to change with thirty (30) days written notice. The same or similar services described above
may be available elsewhere at a lower cost. Prosperity may reimburse clients for certain fees charged to
their accounts, such as, but not limited to, transfer, termination, or closing fees. Additionally, Prosperity
IARs have the discretion to charge varying fee levels for their advisor fee. This could be for family, close
personal friends, employees, clients with recent hardships, etc..
Generally, investment advisory fees for all Prosperity advisory offerings will not exceed 2.00% of the
market value of any client account as calculated on an annual basis. However, Prosperity charges a
$150.00 minimum annual investment management fee which may result in a fee greater than 2.0% as
stated above. Clients should be aware that Prosperity’s advisory fee and/or platform fee can be higher or
lower than those charged by others in the industry, and that it can be possible to obtain the same or similar
services from other investment advisers at lower or higher rates.
Advisor Directed Portfolios (formerly Prosperity Guided Portfolios)Program
Prosperity’s Advisor Directed Portfolios (“ADP”) program is an advisory program whereby Prosperity
IARs manage their own portfolios using a selection of investments such as mutual funds, ETFs, equities,
and fixed income solutions. IARs create the portfolio based on the client’s investment objective, risk
tolerance, time horizon and financial situation. Prosperity charges clients a tiered asset-based program
fee based (Firm’s fee schedule above) on assets invested with the firm in addition to the IAR Fee as
discussed above.
Separately Managed Accounts & Other Programs
Prosperity charges clients a tiered asset-based program fee based on assets invested with the firm in
addition to the IAR Fee and the SMA manager fee and/or other program manager fee, as applicable. The
Firm’s fee schedule is outlined above.
Administrative Fees for Client Directed Assets
With respect to Client Directed Assets as set forth in the written agreement between Prosperity and the
client, Prosperity may be paid an administrative fee to hold the Client Directed Assets on the Prosperity
platform and provide consolidated analytics and ongoing reporting for those assets. The administrative
fee for this service is $150/year billed on a pro rata basis, monthly, in advance. Client understands that
Prosperity’s administrative fee is in addition to fees charged by the custodian to hold the assets within the
account(s).
Retirement Plan Services
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Trustees and Investment Committees
Fees assessed for services provided to Trustees and Investment Committees are negotiated on a plan by-
plan basis, based on the complexity of plan. For ongoing services, Prosperity will receive an annual fee,
paid monthly, and normally based upon a percentage of the plan’s total assets. These fees are in addition
to any custodial, recordkeeping, or investment management fees (from Mutual Funds, ETF’s, etc.).
Services can be terminated by either party, at any time, by giving written notice to the other. Any collected,
unearned fees will be returned to the client.
All fees are either paid directly by the plan sponsor or are charged directly to the participants through the
plan’s record keeper. Prosperity receives no compensation from 12(b)-1 fees or revenue sharing
programs. Any revenue sharing programs paid out by fund companies are collected by the custodian
and/or record keeper and used to offset both the custodial and/or record-keeping expenses (if there are
excess fees, it is the plan sponsor’s discretion how these dollars are to be used). Upon termination, any
fees paid in advance and not earned will be refunded to the client.
Participant Directed Retirement Plans
Fees charged for investment advisory services are in addition to any custodial, recordkeeping, or
investment management fees (from Mutual Funds, ETF’s, etc.) and are negotiated and agreed upon on a
case-by-case basis. Details of the fees charged are more fully described in the written agreement entered
into with each client. Services can be terminated by either party, at any time, by giving written notice to
the other. Any collected, unearned fees will be returned to the client.
All fees are either paid directly by the plan sponsor or are charged directly to the participants through the
plan’s record keeper. Prosperity receives no compensation from 12(b)-1 fees or revenue sharing
programs. Any revenue sharing programs paid out by fund companies are collected by the custodian
and/or record keeper and used to offset both the custodial and/or record-keeping expenses (if there are
excess fees, it is the plan sponsor’s discretion how these dollars are to be used). Upon termination, any
fees paid in advance and not earned will be refunded to the client.
Seminars & Educational Events
Prosperity IARs are permitted to host seminars on various financial topics that encourage clients to seek
investment advisory services or purchase insurance products. Fees for the seminars generally range from
$0 to $250. Fees are negotiable for group rates and are negotiated based upon the number of attendees
and the content of the seminar. Fees are due before the seminar or on the day of the seminar, as set forth
in the seminar announcement. Cancellation and refund provisions for prepaid fees are disclosed in the
seminar announcement or invitation.
B. Payment Method
Prosperity’s investment management fees and certain third-party strategist, subscription, and/or
administrative fees will be charged to most clients through the direct debit of fees from the qualified
custodian. Each month, Prosperity will notify the client’s qualified custodian of the amount of the fee due
and payable to Prosperity pursuant to the firm’s fee schedule and the client’s Agreement. The qualified
custodian will not validate or check Prosperity’s fees, its corresponding calculation, or the assets on which
the fee is based unless the client has retained their services to do so. With the client’s pre-approval, the
qualified custodian will “deduct” the fee from the client’s account or, if the client has more than one
account, from the account the client has designated to pay Prosperity’s fees. In some instances, transaction
costs may be applied when liquidating securities to pay fees. Advisory fees are generally billed in advance
and may require the liquidation of securities or the maintenance of sufficient cash balances in client
accounts to facilitate timely fee deduction. The client will receive a statement directly from the qualified
custodian showing all transactions, positions, and credits/debits into or from the client’s account.
Statements sent will also reflect the fees paid by the client to Prosperity.
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For certain institutional clients, Prosperity may charge its fees via direct billing. In this case, Prosperity
will issue the client an invoice for the firm’s services and the client will pay Prosperity by check or wire
transfer within 15 days of the date of the invoice, or as negotiated and documented in the client’s
Agreement.
C. Additional Fees and Expenses
Mutual Fund Fees and Exchange Traded Funds
All fees paid to Prosperity are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds
and exchange traded funds to their shareholders. These fees and expenses will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a distribution fee, typically called Rule 12b-1 fees and are
described in each fund’s prospectus. Prosperity and its IARs do not receive Rule 12b-1 fees paid by mutual
funds. However, the custodian for your accounts may retain 12b-1 fees. In most cases, mutual funds
generally offer multiple share classes available for investment based upon certain eligibility and/or
purchase requirements. For example, in addition to the more commonly offered retail shares classes
(Class A, B, C shares), mutual funds may also offer institutional share classes and other share classes
specifically designed for purchase in a fee- based investment advisory program. Institutional share classes
or classes of shares designed for purchase in an investment advisory program usually have a lower
expense ratio than other share classes. The appropriateness of a particular mutual fund share class
selection is dependent upon a range of different considerations, including but not limited to: the asset-
based advisory fee that is charged, whether transaction charges are applied to the purchase or sale of
mutual funds, the overall cost structure of the advisory program, operational considerations associated
with accessing or offering particular share classes (including the presence of selling agreements with the
mutual fund sponsors and Prosperity’s ability to access particular share classes through the custodian),
share class eligibility requirements, distribution fees, shareholder servicing fees or other compensation
associated with offering a particular class of shares. Regardless, clients should not assume that they will
be invested in the share class with the lowest possible expense ratio or cost. Please contact your IAR for
more information about share class eligibility.
A client could invest in a fund directly, which would generally be more cost-effective, without the services
of Prosperity. However, in that case, the client would not receive the services provided by Prosperity
which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which funds are most
appropriate to each client's financial condition and objectives. To the extent that client assets are invested
in money market funds or cash positions, the fees for monitoring those assets are in addition to the fees
included in the internal expenses of those funds paid to their own investment managers, which are fully
disclosed in each fund’s prospectus. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the
funds and the fees charged by Prosperity to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the
client and to thereby evaluate the services being provided.
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Professional/Service Provider Fees
Fees do not include the services of any co-fiduciaries, accountants, broker dealers or attorneys.
Accordingly, the fees of any additional professionals engaged by a client will be billed directly by such
professional(s).
Fees Charged by Financial Institutions
As further discussed in response to Item 12 (below), Prosperity generally recommends that clients utilize
the brokerage and clearing services of multiple custodians, including, but not limited to, Fidelity
Investments Institutional Brokerage Group (“Fidelity”), Charles Schwab, Inc. (“Schwab”), Northern Trust,
Morgan Stanley, Key Banc Capital Markets (“Key Banc”) and U.S. Bank Institutional Trust & Custody (“U.S.
Bank”). These custodians offer services to independent investment advisors which include custody of
securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions. Prosperity receives some benefits
from these custodians through its participation in their respective advisor services programs.
Prosperity can only implement its investment management recommendations after the client has
arranged for and furnished Prosperity with all information and authorization regarding accounts with
appropriate financial institutions. Financial institutions include, but are not limited to, Charles Schwab,
Fidelity, U.S. Bank and any other broker-dealer recommended by Prosperity, broker-dealer directed by
the client, trust companies, banks etc. (collectively referred to herein as the “Financial Institutions”).
Clients may incur certain charges imposed by the Financial Institutions and other third parties such as
fees charged by Independent Managers (as defined above), custodial fees, charges imposed directly by a
mutual fund or ETF in the account which are disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management
fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer
and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Such
charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to Prosperity’s fee.
Prosperity’s Agreement and the separate written agreement with any Financial Institutions may authorize
Prosperity or the Independent Managers to debit the client’s account for the amount of Prosperity’s fee
and to directly remit that management fee to Prosperity or the Independent Managers. Any Financial
Institutions recommended by Prosperity have agreed to send a statement to the client indicating all
amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management fees paid directly to
Prosperity.
Fees for Partial Months of Service
For the initial period of investment management services, the fees are calculated on a pro rata basis. The
Agreement between Prosperity and the client will continue in effect until terminated by either party
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Prosperity’s fees are prorated through the date of termination
and any remaining balance is charged or refunded to the client, as described in 5.D. below.
Clients can make additions to and withdrawals from their account at any time, subject to Prosperity’s right
to terminate an account and liquidate the assets. Additions can be in cash or securities provided that
Prosperity reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular
securities into a client’s account. Clients can withdraw account assets on notice to Prosperity, subject to
the usual and customary securities settlement procedures. However, Prosperity designs its managed
portfolios as long-term investments, and the withdrawal of assets may impair the achievement of a client’s
investment objectives. Prosperity may consult with its clients about the options and ramifications of
transferring securities. However, clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they
are subject to transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level (i.e. contingent deferred sales
charge) and/or tax ramifications.
If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a month, they are picked
up as part of the average daily balance process.
D. Termination and Refunds
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An Agreement can be terminated at any time, by either party, for any reason upon 10 days prior written
notice to the other party. Prosperity is authorized to charge a client the applicable fee for up to 30 days
after account termination as reasonable compensation for the orderly winding up of the client’s account.
If an account is terminated during a calendar month, fees will be adjusted pro rata based upon the number
of calendar days in the calendar month that the Agreement was effective. A pro rata portion of any fees
over $50 per household paid in advance will be refunded to the client within a reasonable period. Fees
under the de minimis amount of $50 will not be refunded.
E. Additional Compensation
Clients should be aware of and consider potential conflicts of interest related to direct and indirect forms
of cash compensation and non-cash benefits that Prosperity and our Advisors may receive in connection
with investment products, insurance products, and services offered to clients. These forms of
compensation are in addition to client advisory fees Prosperity and its Advisors receive and creates an
incentive to recommend certain investment products, advisory services, and insurance products.
Prosperity maintains policies and procedures to ensure recommendations are suitable and require
Advisors to always act in your best interest.
Supervised Persons as Registered Representatives
Supervised Persons of Prosperity may also be licensed as registered representatives of an unaffiliated
FINRA registered broker-dealer. In such capacity, those Supervised Persons can sell securities through
the broker-dealer and receive normal and customary commissions and other types of compensation, for
example, mutual fund 12b-1 fees or variable annuity trails. While these Supervised Persons endeavor at
all times to put the interest of the clients first as part of Prosperity’s fiduciary duty, clients should be aware
that a conflict of interest exists to the extent that Prosperity or these individuals recommend the purchase
of securities where such individuals receive commissions or other additional compensation as a result of
such recommendations. This is because the receipt of commissions represents an incentive for these
Supervised Persons to recommend products based on the compensation received, rather than on a client’s
needs. However, if a client decides to purchase the recommended investment product(s), the client is not
required to purchase it through these individuals and always has the option to purchase the investment
product(s) through any broker, dealer or insurance agent of their choice.
Supervised Persons as Licensed Insurance Agents
Supervised Persons of Prosperity may also be licensed as insurance agents. In this capacity, they offer
annuities, life insurance and other fixed insurance products and receive normal and customary
commissions as a result of any purchases made by clients. As an example, commissions for fixed annuities
products may range from approximately 4-7% of premium, depending on the particular product selected.
The client is under no obligation to purchase insurance products through any Supervised Person of
Prosperity or Prosperity’s affiliate Clarity Insurance Marketing, LLC (“CIM”). In addition, each Supervised
Person can receive other compensation such as trails, bonus payments, or awards trips in connection with
insurance product transactions. The potential for receipt of commissions and other compensation when
Supervised Persons of Prosperity act as an insurance agent gives them an incentive to recommend
insurance products based on the compensation received, rather than the client’s needs.
Revenue Share Program
Prosperity has established a revenue-sharing program with certain IARs under which Prosperity shares
a portion of advisory revenues with those IARs based on assets under management (“AUM”) attributable
to their client relationships. Under this program, the percentage of revenue shared increases as the IAR’s
associated AUM reaches specified thresholds.
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Cash/Non-Cash Compensation
Prosperity allows its Advisors to participate in conferences or trips sponsored occasionally by Prosperity
and/or its affiliated companies, or their parent company C2P Enterprises, where they offer non-cash
compensation to Advisors. Examples of this noncash compensation include, but are not limited to, airfare,
hotel, meals, cost associated with seminars/educational events, and entertainment expense to attend
advisor meetings or conferences. Certain third parties pay for permissible cash and non-cash
compensation, such as business entertainment, during these trips or events. Certain independent third
parties, including but not limited to Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), Orion, Assetmark, Allianz, and
Lincoln Financial also reimburse Prosperity and its Advisors for customary expenses associated with firm
or client marketing, educational seminars, and training events. Additionally, certain independent third
parties provide sponsorship dollars and support to events and trips put on by C2P Enterprises and its
affiliate Clarity to Prosperity. Prosperity may also provide sponsorship dollars and support for these
events and trips. The non-cash compensation Prosperity awards its Advisors is be based on the total of
net new assets brought to Prosperity during a defined qualification period, not for the sale of specific
financial products or services. IARs, either from Prosperity or their individual advisors office, may be
eligible for awards such as trips based on attitude, assets and advocacy. The receipt of cash and/or non-
cash compensation creates a conflict of interest to recommend certain investment products, insurance
products, or services over others.
An advisor is eligible to receive access to training, education, and marketing materials from Prosperity’s
affiliate, Clarity 2 Prosperity, on a reduced or no-cost basis. In general, the Advisor must generate a certain
amount of investment advisory and/or fixed insurance business during a specified period to be eligible
for this non-cash compensation. Prosperity’s Advisors may also be licensed and appointed with various
insurance companies to offer insurance products to you. Insurance companies also offer cash and/or non-
cash compensation based upon premiums received by the insurance carrier. This creates an incentive and
conflict for an advisor to recommend products of a specific insurance carrier.
Prosperity’s affiliate, Clarity Insurance Marketing (“CIM”), offers non-cash compensation to their Agents.
The initial revenue received by CIM for the sale of insurance products is generally greater than the initial
revenue received by Prosperity from an advisory relationship and is an incentive for an Advisor to offer
insurance products over advisory services. Any insurance product sale is subject to a suitability review by
the insurance company.
Clarity Insurance Marketing (CIM) offers non-cash compensation for sales of non-securities insurance
products for which CIM acts as broker based on the level of premium received during a defined time
period. In addition, to be eligible for this non-cash compensation, the Agent must determine that the new
advisory relationship and business placed with Prosperity Capital Advisors (Prosperity), and its affiliate,
CIM, is suitable for the client and in the client's best interest. This compensation will be awarded in the
form of marketing growth points. These marketing growth points can be used to reimburse agents for
expenses used to market and grow their practices.
Prosperity’s parent company, C2P Enterprises, sponsors an Advisor Connection Trip (ACT). This trip is,
included but limited to advisors, agents, recruits, and employees of C2P Enterprise’s companies based on
assets, advocacy and attitude. The parties who receive invitations are determined by C2P Enterprise’s
leadership team. Though this is not based on any individual product sale it will create an incentive and
conflict for an advisor or agent to recommend products of C2P Enterprises.
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Enterprise Partner Program
Prosperity and its affiliates offer eligible IARs additional financial benefits through the Enterprise Partner
Program (“EPP”). Based on C2Pe’s results and consideration of an IAR’s level of business and utilization
of Prosperity’s affiliate for all fixed insurance business, certain Prosperity IARs receive a pro-rata C2Pe
equity grant. Because the equity grant received increases based upon the level of business directed
through Prosperity and its affiliates, IARs have a conflict of interest to recommend products and services
based on the financial incentive.
Our IARs
Certain of our investment adviser representatives are engaged as independent contractors and are
compensated solely through a percentage of the advisory fees paid by the clients they service. Other
investment adviser representatives are employees of the firm and are compensated through a
combination of salary, cash distributions, and bonuses, and in some cases, equity participation in the firm.
Equity participation is not provided to all employee advisers. These differing compensation structures
create a conflict of interest because advisers have a financial incentive to recommend our advisory
services, increase assets under management, or contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the
firm. The firm seeks to mitigate these conflicts through supervisory oversight and policies and procedures
designed to ensure that all advice is provided in accordance with our fiduciary duty and in the best interest
of clients. The nature of advisory services provided are not affected by whether an adviser is compensated
as an independent contractor or as a W-2 employee.
Item 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Prosperity does not provide any services for performance-based fees or engage in the side-by-side
management of client accounts. Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of capital gains
or capital appreciation of a client’s account. Side-by-side management refers to the practice of managing
accounts that are charged performance-based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are not
charged performance-based fees. Prosperity’s fees are calculated as described above in Item 5 - Fees and
Compensation - and are not charged on the basis of a share of the capital gains upon, or capital
appreciation of, the funds in a client’s account.
Item 7. Types of Clients
Prosperity primarily provides its services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, trusts, corporations
or other businesses, broker/dealers, non-for-profit organizations, fraternal organizations, state or
municipal government entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans.
A. Engaging the Services of Prosperity
All clients wishing to engage Prosperity for investment management and/or advisory services must first
complete the applicable Agreement as well as any other document or questionnaire provided by
Prosperity. The Agreement describes the services and responsibilities of Prosperity to the client. It also
outlines Prosperity’s fee in detail. In addition, clients must complete certain broker-dealer/custodial
documentation as well as any documentation required by any Independent Managers or other service
providers used. Upon completion of these documents, Prosperity will be considered engaged by the client.
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Separate Advisors and Subadvisors
Prosperity will not serve as an Investment
Prosperity provides its services to other Separate Advisors.
Adviser to individual clients under a sub-advisory agreement. As described in Item 4, Prosperity’s
portfolio management services under a sub-advisory agreement are generally offered to clients only
through programs where an investment adviser representative of a third-party firm provides advice to
the client. These investment adviser representatives are not employees of Prosperity but are independent
or employed by Separate Advisors typically not affiliated with Prosperity.
B. Minimum Account Size and/or Fee
As a condition for opening an account, Prosperity generally requires a minimum portfolio size of $1,000
to $250,000 depending on the advisory services selected; however, exceptions may be granted. Certain
Independent Managers can impose more or less restrictive account requirements and varying billing
practices than Prosperity. In such instances, Prosperity may alter its corresponding account requirements
and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the Independent Managers. Minimum Annual Fee –
$150.00 per year and is billed on a monthly basis.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Prosperity utilizes various types of tools and methods to assist in recommending or selecting investment
strategies to Clients including but not limited to target asset-class allocations to reflect information
supplied by the client regarding the client’s individual financial circumstances, expressed cash needs, risk
tolerance, investment objectives, and other factors.
Prosperity, which operates as a Turnkey Asset Manager Program (“TAMP”), Sub-advisor and/or Fund
Strategist providing asset management and administrative services which are utilized by Prosperity IARs
and Separate Advisors for the benefit of their retail investors. Prosperity offers model portfolios which
your Prosperity IAR or Separate Advisor can select to invest your assets and provides asset-class
allocation programs to Prosperity, which designates specified percentages within multiple securities
asset-classes with the intent of creating a diversified investment portfolio of no load institutional mutual
funds, ETFs, equities and/or fixed income solutions. Its models are designed for longer- term investors.
The client and/or his or her Advisor have the opportunity to review and approve such recommended asset
allocation programs. In developing and managing its core model portfolios, Prosperity utilizes a method
of asset-class allocation based upon academic, behavioral, quantitative and fundamental investment
research. Prosperity’s asset-class allocation models and advice concerning securities is based upon
publicly available research and reports regarding Efficient Markets Theory, adjusted for certain market
and economic factors. The asset-class allocations are adjusted for risk (defined as historic market
volatility over identified periods of time). Its core model portfolios are designed for longer-term investors.
All Prosperity core models have a target of 0-3% of the allocation in cash.
Prosperity’s specialized strategies are actively managed and seek to address a specific investment need
or objective. Examples of these specialized strategies include an individual stock portfolio, an equity
dividend income portfolio, a targeted draw down portfolio, or various fixed income portfolio strategies.
All Prosperity specialized strategies have a target of 0-3% of the allocation in cash.
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Prosperity also engages with other nonaffiliated RIAs for investment management services each of whom
will have their own methods of analysis, investment strategies and unique investment risks that should
also be reviewed and considered.
Investing Involves Risk
All investments are subject to risk. Prosperity’s portfolios attempt to historically quantify risks and
minimize certain risks by diversification among different types of asset classes, but diversification neither
assures a profit nor protects against a loss in a declining market. There is no assurance that Prosperity
will be successful, and clients are advised that they are subject to the risks of the securities markets. These
risks include general market trends, unintended concentrations in certain markets, sectors and individual
issuers, government regulation, and lack of sufficient market liquidity. Fixed income investments are
subject to interest rate risks and volatility of market prices. Real estate securities are subject to property
value changes, rental income, property taxes, and tax and regulatory changes. Foreign securities and
emerging market investments are subject to the same risks as discussed herein and subject to the risks of
currency exchange rate changes, political instability, and different methods of accounting and finance
reporting. The additional risks associated with small company and value securities includes increased
volatility and less liquidity. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Many of the principal
investment risks inherent in the strategies and investments are discussed in more detail under Item 8E
below.
B. Core Models:
Prosperity manages certain portfolios on its platform. The platform is marketed as the Valor Platform with
Prosperity. These models are described below.
Prosperity United Portfolio Models
1.
These model portfolios seek total return through exposure to a diversified portfolio of fixed income and
equity asset classes within a target allocation. Target allocations can vary +/-5%. It can invest in in
exchange traded funds and mutual funds. Prosperity offers both pre-tax and tax-managed portfolio
models.
“BlackRock”), which provides Prosperity with
investment
In regard to the United Portfolio Models, the development and maintenance of this model is materially
supported by BlackRock Fund Advisors and/or its affiliates, including BlackRock Investments, LLC
(collectively,
research, model
recommendations and marketing support at no cost. Research and recommendations provided by
BlackRock to Prosperity, however, predominantly favor the use of iShares ETFs, which are distributed by
BlackRock. While Prosperity is under no obligation to utilize iShares ETFs in the management of the Multi-
Manager Core Models, such models will predominantly and sometimes exclusively utilize iShares ETFs in
their construction. This creates a material conflict of interest for Prosperity as the receipt of such services
from BlackRock reduces Prosperity’s operating costs, which creates an incentive for Prosperity to
recommend and utilize products sponsored or distributed by BlackRock in the management of all client
accounts.
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Models
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2.
The DFA Models are designed to provide fixed income and equity class diversification for varying levels
of risk tolerance. These models are managed in a manner substantially similar to the models historically
recommended for investment by Prosperity’s affiliate Prosperity. Each of these model portfolios below
are primarily comprised of DFA Funds but could also include other securities that correspond to the
allocation percentages shown. Dimensional applies a dynamic implementation process that integrates
advanced research, methodical portfolio design, and careful execution, while balancing risks, costs, and
other tradeoffs that can impact performance. This approach is applied across a full suite of investment
strategies. Prosperity offers both Dimensional pre-tax and tax-managed portfolio models.
Vanguard ETF Series Model Portfolios
3.
The Vanguard CRSP Series
ETF Strategic Model Portfolios are a total-return model series that provides
exposure to broad-market global equities and fixed income within a target allocation. The CRSP Series U.S.
equity exposure aims to track Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP) benchmarks, while the
international equity and fixed income exposures aim to track indexes from FTSE and Bloomberg Barclays.
The Vanguard CRSP Series ETF model portfolios are strategic and index-centric by nature. Within the
broad asset classes, the portfolios are market-capitalization-weighted and reflect their benchmarks’
investment style and size exposure. Prosperity also offers Vanguard Tax-Efficient ETF Series Model using
investment-grade municipal bonds and low turnover and indexed global equity investments.
Orion Global Asset Allocation Portfolios
4.
The Orion Global Asset Allocation Portfolios are designed to be tax efficient by blending individual equities
and fixed income ETFs to offer customization around legacy holdings, capital gain budgets, ESG/SRI
preferences, and other personal preferences. The goal of the Orion Custom Indexing team is to deliver
ongoing proactive tax management and tax loss harvesting opportunities.
C. Specialized Strategies:
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Socially Responsible Models
1.
Prosperity manages a series of model portfolios which focus on socially responsible investing using fixed
income and equity asset classes within a target allocation. DFA Funds’ socially responsible mutual funds
have considered the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) socially responsible
investment guidelines in construction of its socially responsible models. Each of the Socially Responsible
Models, with the exception of Stable Model, are available with an asset allocation containing real estate
investments.
When incorporating a social objective or nonfinancial objective into any discretionary investment
decision, any recommendation or advice to manage the investments in your account will result in
investments and recommendations/advice that are not solely focused on maximizing a financial return
for you or your account.
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Sustainable Models
2.
Prosperity also manages a series of varying target allocation model portfolios which are comprised of DFA
Funds’ sustainability mutual funds that screen investments based on key sustainability issues such as
environmental impact from company emissions, including for example, greenhouse gas emissions and
potential emission from fossil fuel reserves. Each of the Sustainable Models, with the exception of Stable
Model, are available with an asset allocation containing real estate investments.
When incorporating a social objective or nonfinancial objective into any discretionary investment
decision, any recommendation or advice to manage the investments in your account will result in
investments and recommendations/advice that are not solely focused on maximizing a financial return
for you or your account.
Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) Global Models
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3.
Prosperity also offers a series of Global Models Models that allocate its assets to DFA Funds that invest in
domestic and international equity and fixed income securities. In addition to its allocation strategy of
providing exposure to the domestic, international equity and fixed income markets through investment
in the underlying funds, the Global Models further diversify its investment portfolio by allocating its assets
among underlying funds that represent a variety of different asset classes, such as large capitalization,
small capitalization, and emerging markets stocks, as well as real estate securities.
BlackRock Target Allocation ETF Models
4.
The BlackRock Target Allocation ETF Models are a suite of investment options with the specific
investment strategy varying allocations to equities and fixed income. These investment strategies seek
total return through exposure to a diversified portfolio of fixed income and/or equity asset classes. The
target allocations can vary +/-10%. Prosperity offers both pre-tax and tax-aware portfolio models.
Volatility Buffer Model Series
5.
The Volatility Buffer Model Series provides an opportunity for investors to take advantage of market
growth (to a cap) while maintaining a defined downside buffer, over a specified outcome period, removing
much of the uncertainty associated with investing in the stock market. These models are appropriate for
investors seeking equity market growth, with reduced downside risk. This is accomplished through a
portfolio of defined outcome exchange-traded funds that are based on the reference asset (an ETF or
major market index, as applicable). By layering options that have varying strike prices (the price at which
the option purchaser may buy or sell the security, at the expiration date), and the same expiration date
(approximately one year), each ETF is able to shape the return profile of the reference asset over the
outcome period. Selling this investment during the outcome may cause adverse effects on your
investment. You should work with your advisor to fully understand these risks. This provides a downside
buffer for the outcome period. These buffers can range from 9% to 30% depending on the model selected.
Upon the conclusion of an outcome period, each ETF will roll into a new set of options contracts with the
same exposure, buffer level, and term length, and a new upside cap will be determined. The Volatility
Buffer Model Series allocates money to each month of the year in an equal allocation and is set to
automatically roll that allocation into the new like-kind fund.
Valor AI Foundations Portfolio
5.
The Valor AI Foundations Portfolio seeks diversified, long-term exposure to the foundational elements
that support artificial intelligence adoption across the global economy. It seeks global exposure via ETFs
focused on diversified AI foundations rather than applications. This is a high activity portfolio that may be
rebalanced frequently based on changing AI themes, manager risk models, deviation from target weights,
etc. AI is not used in investment selection for this portfolio.
BlackRock Multi-Asset Income Models
6.
BlackRock's Multi-Asset Income model portfolios are core portfolios built using mutual funds and ETFs.
They are designed to help generate income and growth while actively managing risk and seek
opportunities across different asset classes and regions. The model portfolio management team takes a
risk-aware approach focused on helping to mitigate downside risk potential, while employing a flexible,
unconstrained, global investment strategy to adapt to changing markets. The suite contains the Multi-
Asset Conservative Model, the Multi-Asset Moderate Model and the Multi-Asset Moderate Growth Model,
available in traditional and tax-aware varieties across a range of risk profiles.
Advisor Directed Portfolios formerly Prosperity Guided Portfolios Program
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7.
Prosperity’s Advisor Directed Portfolios (“ADP”) program is an advisory program whereby Prosperity
IARs manage their own portfolios using a selection of investment including but not limited to mutual
funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income solutions. IARs create the portfolio based on the client’s investment
objective, risk tolerance, time horizon and financial situation. These portfolios are also used for
investment positions to supplement other models as well as tax management of client investment
accounts. In this program, IARs act with discretionary authority as portfolio managers making investment
decisions and asset allocations within the client’s account.
Advisor Custom Strategy Portfolios (ACS)
8.
A Separate Advisor also has the ability to build and manage one or more customized individual investment
portfolios for their Clients (“Advisor Custom Strategy Portfolios”). The Separate Advisor is solely
responsible for determining investment selections and giving instructions for trades, reinvestments and
rebalances. Prosperity does not provide any investment advice to ACS Portfolios, does not have or exercise
any discretionary authority with regard to ACS Portfolios, and does not supervise the ACS Portfolios or
the Prosperity Separate Advisors in its management of ACS Portfolios. Please review the Separate
Advisor’s disclosure brochure for additional information regarding the Separate Advisor’s management
of customized investment portfolios. Prosperity provides operational support for ACS Portfolios and
requires the Client’s authorization to perform services such as deducting fees and/or providing other
services on the Separate Advisor’s behalf. Prosperity’s platform fee will be charged to the Client account,
in addition to the Separate Advisor’s investment advisory fee.
9.
A.
Other Programs Available on the Valor Platform
Orion Communities
Prosperity has the ability to access certain third party Managers/Strategists through Orion Communities.
Orion Communities is a ‘marketplace’ of investment Strategists that you and your advisor will have the
ability to choose from. We do not subscribe to all Strategists available through Orion Communities but
make available the strategists we feel best enhance the Prosperity Platform. We reserve the right to add
and remove strategists as our Investment Committee deems appropriate. The Strategists available charge
a range of subscription fees that will be billed to your accounts. These fees are outlined on Prosperity’s
Schedule A: Fee Agreement or equivalent fee disclosure, as well as below:
Orion Communities Subscription Fees:
Clark Capital Models: 2 basis points
Orion Custom Indexing: 15 basis points
Orion Global Asset Allocation Portfolios: 15 basis points
If your Orion Communities Strategist is not listed above the Strategist charges a zero basis point
subscription fee. For further information on a Strategist please discuss with your advisor or review the
Strategist’s ADV Part 2A.
Trading will occur in the account you establish with the custodian. Strategists will provide Prosperity with
instructions to rebalance or reallocate the Strategist Models depending on their asset allocation
philosophy or investment manager selection process. The adjustments to the asset allocations will result
in transactions in your account which may also incur additional transaction fees. For distributions,
positions are redeemed pro-rata unless otherwise specified.
B.
Alternative Investments
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The firm offers structured products, private equity and hedge fund-based solutions as well as additional
alternative investments through iCapital, through our custodian, or directly with the alternative
investments provider. iCapital Network and/or its affiliates conduct due diligence (investment and
operational) on private equity and hedge fund offers. These types of products are typically only available
to qualified or high net worth investors. Privately Offered Securities valuations can lag a month or more
and are received from the issuer’s third party administrator to the alternative investment vehicle, for
directly offered investments or from iCapital Network’s fund administrator for those available on the
iCapital Network platform. These types of products can be highly complex and potentially involve
significant downside risk and lack of liquidity. Please weigh the pros and cons, review all fees and read all
applicable disclosure documents before investing.
The Firm offers structured products, private equity, hedge funds, and other alternative investments
through third-party platforms (including iCapital), through our custodian, or directly with sponsors or
issuers. Certain platforms or their affiliates conduct investment and operational due diligence; however,
the Firm does not control the scope or conclusions of such reviews. The firm and the Investment
Committee may use this due diligence or other due diligence methods to determine if we want to include
a particular offering on our platform. These investments are generally available only to accredited
investors, qualified purchasers, or other eligible investors. Alternative investments are typically illiquid,
may involve long lock-up periods and limited redemption rights, and can employ complex strategies,
leverage, or concentrated positions. They involve substantial risk, including the potential loss of the entire
investment.
Valuations of alternative investments are inherently uncertain and differ from those of publicly traded
securities. Reported values are typically provided monthly or quarterly, often with a reporting lag, and
are generally based on estimates supplied by the sponsor, custodian, or a third-party administrator using
models, appraisals, or other subjective methodologies. These net asset values may be unaudited, subject
to adjustment or restatement, based on limited or stale information, and may not reflect the price at which
an investment could be liquidated. Differences in valuation practices among managers, limited
transparency into underlying holdings, and infrequent reporting can further increase valuation risk.
Prosperity calculates its advisory and platform fees for private and illiquid investments using the most
recent valuation made available by the investment sponsor, custodian, or other third-party source and
does not independently determine or verify these valuations. When updated valuations are not available,
Prosperity will continue to bill advisory fees based on the last value received, which may result in clients
paying more or less in advisory fees than they would if more current valuations were available. Investors
should review all offering documents and disclosures, including fees, expenses, liquidity constraints,
conflicts of interest, and tax considerations, before investing.
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C.
Structured Products
Structured products are designed to facilitate highly customized risk-return objectives. While structured
products come in many different forms, they typically consist of a debt security that is structured to make
interest and principal payments based upon various assets, rates or formulas. Please reference the
structured product's disclosure documents for details. Many structured products include an embedded
derivative component. Structured products may be structured in the form of a security, in which case
these products may receive benefits provided under federal securities law, or they may be cast as
derivatives, in which case they are offered in the over-the-counter market and are subject to no regulation.
Risks Associated with Structured Products:
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Complexity. Structured notes are complex financial instruments. Clients should review the prospectus and
other offering documents associated with structured notes. Clients should understand the reference
asset(s) or index(es) and determine how the note’s payoff structure incorporates such reference asset(s)
or index(es) in calculating the note’s performance. This payoff calculation may include leverage multiplied
on the performance of the reference asset or index, protection from losses should the reference asset or
index produce negative returns, and fees. Structured notes have complicated payoff structures that can
make it difficult for clients to accurately assess their value, risk and potential for growth through the term
of the structured note. Determining the performance of each note can be complex and this calculation can
vary significantly from note to note depending on the structure. Notes can be structured in a wide variety
of ways. Payoff structures can be leveraged, inverse, or inverse-leveraged, which may result in larger
returns or losses. Clients should carefully read the prospectus for a structured note to fully understand
how the payoff on a note will be calculated and discuss these issues with us.
Market risk. Some structured notes provide for the repayment of principal at maturity, which is often
referred to as “principal protection.” This principal protection is subject to the credit risk of the issuing
financial institution. Many structured notes do not offer this feature. For structured notes that do not offer
principal protection, the performance of the linked asset or index may cause clients to lose some, or all, of
their principal. Depending on the nature of the linked asset or index, the market risk of the structured
note may include changes in equity or commodity prices, changes in interest rates or foreign exchange
rates, or market volatility. The valuation of a structured note prior to maturity can be detached from the
valuation of the underlying or referenced security.
Issuance price and note value. The price of a structured note at issuance will likely be higher than the fair
value of the structured note on the date of issuance. Issuers now disclose an estimated value of the
structured note on the cover page of the offering prospectus, allowing investors to gauge the difference
between the issuer’s estimated value of the note and the issuance price. The initial market value of the
notes is likely lower than the issuance price of the note to investors because issuers include the costs for
selling, structuring or hedging the exposure on the note in the initial price of their notes. After issuance,
structured notes may not be re-sold on a daily basis and thus can be difficult to value given their
complexity.
Liquidity. The ability to trade or sell structured notes in a secondary market is often very limited as
structured notes (other than exchange-traded notes known as ETNs) are not listed for trading on security
exchanges. As a result, the only potential buyer for a structured note may be the issuing financial
institution’s broker-dealer affiliate or the broker-dealer distributor of the structured note. In addition,
issuers often specifically disclaim their intention to repurchase or make markets in the notes they issue.
Clients should, therefore, be prepared to hold a structured note to its maturity date, or risk selling the note
at a discount to its value at the time of sale.
Credit risk. Structured notes are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, meaning that the issuer is
obligated to make payments on the notes as promised. These promises, including any principal protection,
are only as good as the financial health of the structured note issuer. If the structured note issuer defaults
on these obligations, investors may lose some, or all, of the principal amount they invested in the
structured notes as well as any other payments that may be due on the structured notes.
D.
Third Party Money Managers and Platforms
In addition, Prosperity IARs can recommend that certain clients authorize the active discretionary
management of a portion of their assets by and/or among certain independent investment managers
(“Independent Managers”), based upon the stated investment objectives of the client.
The terms and conditions of the relationship between Prosperity, the client and the Independent Manager
are set forth in a separate written agreement between Prosperity and the designated Independent
Manager. Prosperity will continue to be responsible for monitoring and reviewing each client’s account to
ensure that the assets are being managed in accordance with their investment objectives. Prosperity will
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receive an annual advisory fee which is based upon a percentage of the market value of the assets being
managed by the designated Independent Manager.
When recommending or selecting an Independent Manager for a client, Prosperity and its IARs weigh
information about the Independent Manager such as its disclosure brochure and/or material supplied by
the Independent Manager or independent third parties for a description of the Independent Manager’s
investment strategies, past performance and risk results to the extent available. Factors that Prosperity
considers in recommending an Independent Manager include the client’s stated investment objectives,
management style, performance, risk-adjusted performance, reputation, financial strength, reporting,
pricing, and research. The investment management fees charged by the designated Independent
Managers, together with the fees charged by the corresponding designated broker dealer/custodian of
the client’s assets, is exclusive of, and in addition to, Prosperity’s investment advisory fee. The client may
incur additional fees other than those charged by Prosperity, including fees charged by the designated
Independent Managers, and corresponding broker-dealer and custodian.
In addition to Prosperity’s written disclosure brochure, the client will also receive the written disclosure
brochure of the designated Independent Managers. Certain Independent Managers may impose more
restrictive account requirements and varying billing practices than Prosperity. In such instances,
Prosperity may alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate
those of the Independent Managers. Prosperity conducts the initial due diligence on Independent
Managers as well as ongoing reviews of their management of client accounts. Prosperity retains the
authority to hire and fire Independent Managers at our discretion.
Prosperity has established agreements to work with a third-party investment adviser in a sub-advisory
or investment research capacity. The sub-advisor is responsible for all investment-related decisions and
trading in the client accounts. The Separate Advisor may be limited to only manage assets through specific
custodians. For more information about what custodians a specific sub-advisor is authorized to offer
services through, please refer to the sub-advisor’s ADV. There may be additional strategist, subscription,
and/or administrative fees for the use of third parties which will be disclosed to the client on the
Prosperity Schedule A. Please review the sub-advisor’s ADV for more information. Prosperity retains the
authority to hire and fire sub-advisors at our discretion.
E.
Signal Based Relationships
Prosperity also enters into signal-based relationships with certain third-party managers whereby it
makes available their model asset allocation portfolios. These third-party managers typically called Signal
Providers monitor their respective models and provide Prosperity with ongoing recommendations for the
allocation and reallocation of assets in the model consistent with the stated strategy. Different selected
signal-based strategies and models will be sleeved within one account so that the Client does not have to
open multiple accounts. Clients will receive the most recent copy of the sleeved third-party
strategy/model manager’s Form ADV brochure which outlines the strategy, risks, associated fees, and
other pertinent information, along with Prosperity’s disclosure documents. Prosperity does not typically
reject or deviate from the trade signals provided by the Signal Provider. However, Clients will not achieve
the same performance returns as shown in a Signal Provider’s marketing material and fact sheets if their
accounts do not execute trades in strict conformance with the Signal Provider’s trade signals. Prosperity
conducts the initial due diligence on these strategies/models and performs administrative, trade order
management and execution, operational and other support services for which it charges a fee as discussed
below.
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F.
SpiderRock
Prosperity utilizes SpiderRock which uses option overlay strategies that assist in implementing client
investment strategies. For clients utilizing option strategies, SpiderRock may be used to generate and
execute customized derivatives-based investment solutions. These solutions are designed to enhance
portfolio returns, provide downside protection, or achieve specific risk management objectives.
SpiderRock is an independent third-party service provider and is not affiliated with Prosperity.
Risk Considerations
Clients engaging in option strategies facilitated by SpiderRock should understand that derivatives involve
additional risks, including but not limited to volatility and liquidity constraints. Prosperity evaluates these
risks as part of our portfolio management process, but clients should carefully consider whether option-
based strategies align with their investment objectives and risk tolerance. SpiderRock charges additional
fees for their services that are in addition to Prosperity’s advisory and platform fees. These fees are as
follows:
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SpiderRock Hedged Equity Concentrated Stock 50 bps
SpiderRock Hedged Equity Portfolio 50 bps
SpiderRock Cash Secured Put 50 bps
SpiderRock Opportunistic Yield Enhancement 70 bps
SpiderRock Exchange Fund Replication 85 bps
Additional Models
10.
Throughout the course of the year Prosperity’s Investment Committee continues to research additional
models and/or investment options to potentially add to the platform. Any additional fees associated with
these investment options will be disclosed to you on the Prosperity Schedule A or equivalent fee
disclosure document.
D. Risks Associated with Investment Strategies
Similarly, Managed Accounts
For certain clients, Prosperity may manage portfolios by allocating portfolio assets among various
securities on a discretionary basis using one or more of recommended investment strategies. In so doing,
Prosperity and/or the Independent Manager may buy, sell, exchange and/or transfer shares of securities
based upon the investment strategy.
Prosperity’s management using the investment strategy complies with the requirements of Rule 3a-4 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Rule 3a-4 provides similarly managed accounts, such
as the investment strategy, with a safe harbor from the definition of an investment company.
The investment strategy can involve an above-average portfolio turnover that could negatively impact
upon the net after-tax gain experienced by an individual client. Clients are encouraged to consult a tax
professional regarding the tax implications of any investment strategy.
E. Certain Risk Factors
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All securities, to varying degrees, contain risks inherent to the investments utilized. Securities used by
Prosperity’s investment strategies are subject to the following principal investment risks due to the
variety of investments utilized in each strategy:
1.
Credit Risks – The risk that the portfolio could lose money if the issuer of guarantor of a fixed- income
security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, is unable or unwilling to meet its financial
obligations.
2.
Counter-Party Risks – A portfolio will incur a loss if the other party to an investment contract, such
as a derivative, fails to fulfill its contractual obligation.
3.
Currency Risks – The risk that foreign currencies will decline in value relative to the US dollar and
affect a portfolio’s investments in foreign (non-US0 currencies or in securities that trade in and
receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-US) currencies.
4.
Debt Securities Risks – The issuer of a debt security may fail to pay interest of principal when due
and increases in market interest rates typically will reduce the value of debt securities or reduce the
portfolio’s returns.
5.
Derivative Risk - The use of derivatives such as futures, options and swap agreements can lead to
losses, including those magnified by leverage, particularly when derivatives are used to enhance
return rather than offset risk.
6.
Emerging-Market Risk – Foreign investment risks are typically greater for securities in emerging
markets, which can be more vulnerable to recessions, currency volatility, inflation, and market
failure.
7.
Equity Risks – The risk that the value of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred
stocks, can decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular
company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity securities generally have
greater price volatility than fixed income securities.
8.
ETF Risks –Portfolio will be exposed indirectly to all of the risks of securities held by an ETF.
9.
Foreign Investment Risk – Foreign investments face the potential of heightened illiquidity, greater
price volatility and adverse effects of political, regulatory, tax, currency, economic or other
macroeconomic developments.
10.
High-Yield Securities Risk – High-yield securities have a much greater risk of default or of not
returning principal and tend to be more volatile than high-rated securities of similar maturity.
11.
Interest Rate Risk – The risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of an increase
in interest rates.
12.
Issuer Risk – The value of a security may decline because of adverse events or circumstances that
directly relate to conditions at the issuer or any entity providing it credit or liquidity support.
13.
Issuer Non-Diversification Risk – The risks of focusing investments in a small number of issuers,
industries, or foreign currencies, including being more susceptible to risks associated with a single
economic, political, or regulatory occurrence than a more diversified portfolio might be.
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14.
Liquidity Risk – A security with limited liquidity may not be able to be sold at the time desired; or
without adversely affecting the price.
15.
Hedge Funds Risks - Investments in hedge funds and other private investment vehicles involve a high
degree of risk and are suitable only for investors who can bear the risk of substantial or total loss.
Such investments are generally illiquid, may be subject to lock-ups, redemption restrictions, or
suspension of withdrawals, and often employ complex strategies, including the use of leverage and
derivatives, which can magnify losses. Hedge fund performance may be adversely affected by market
conditions, interest rate changes, valuation challenges, counterparty failures, regulatory or tax
changes, and operational risks, including reliance on key personnel. There can be no assurance that
any investment strategy will be successful, and investors may lose some or all of their invested
capital.
16.
Market Risk – The market price of securities held by a portfolio will rapidly or unpredictably decline
due to negative factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.
17.
Mortgage and Asset-Backed Securities Risk – These securities decline in value when defaults on the
underlying mortgage or assets occur and exhibit additional volatility in periods of changing interest
rates. When interest rates decline, the prepayment of mortgages or assets underlying such securities
typically require the reinvestment of money at lower prevailing interest rates, resulting in reduced
returns.
18.
Defined Maturity Bond ETF Risks – Unlike a direct investment in bonds, the funds’ income
distributions will vary over time and the breakdown of returns between fund distributions and
liquidation proceeds are not predictable at the time of investment. For example, at times, the funds
may make distributions at a greater (or lesser) rate than the coupon payments received, which will
result in the funds returning a lesser (or greater) amount on liquidation than would otherwise be the
case. The rate of fund distribution payments may affect the tax characterization of returns, and the
amount received as liquidation proceeds upon fund termination may result in a gain or loss for tax
purposes.
Income generated from the funds is based primarily on prevailing interest rates, which can vary
widely over the short- and long-term. If interest rates drop, the funds’ income generally will drop as
well. During periods of rising interest rates, an issuer may exercise its right to pay principal on an
obligation later than expected, resulting in a decrease in the value of the obligation and in a decline
in the funds’ income.
An issuer’s ability to prepay principal prior to maturity can limit the funds’ potential gains.
Prepayments may require the funds to replace the loan or debt security with a lower yielding
security, adversely affecting the funds’ yield.
During the final year of the funds’ operations, as the bonds mature and the portfolio transitions to
cash and cash equivalents, the funds’ yield will generally tend to move toward the yield of cash and
cash equivalents and thus may be lower than the yields of the bonds previously held by the funds
and/or bonds in the market.
19.
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Cybersecurity Risk – The computer systems, networks, and devices used by Prosperity and service
providers to Prosperity and our clients to carry out our business operations engage a variety of safety
measures designed to prevent interruption from computer viruses, systems failures, infiltration by
unauthorized persons and other security breaches. Despite the various protection efforts employed,
systems, networks and/or devices can be breached. Prosperity and clients could be negatively
impacted as a result of a cybersecurity breach. For example, cybersecurity breaches cause
disruptions in business operations which in turn may potentially result in a financial loss to a client;
the inability by us and/or other services providers to transact business; violations of applicable
privacy laws; the inadvertent release of confidential information, regulatory fines, penalties and/or
reputational damage. Similar adverse consequences would apply to issuers of securities in which a
client invests, exchange and other financial market operators, government authorities, banks, or
other financial institutions, among other parties.
20.
Disease Outbreak Risk – Disease outbreaks that affect local economies or the global economy may
have material and adverse impacts on Prosperity, the market, and investments. Outbreaks such as
Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be expected to cause severe decreases in core business activities such
as manufacturing, purchasing, tourism, business conferences and workplace participation, among
others. These disruptions lead to instability in the marketplace, including stock market losses and
overall volatility, as have recently occurred in connection with COVID-19. In addition, these
disruptions result in shortages of parts for production as well as medicines and other healthcare-
related products and services. Healthcare related institutions, personnel, services, and products may
be particularly overwhelmed or become dysfunctional. Governments can also take extreme and
unpredictable measures in order to combat the spread of disease and mitigate the resulting market
disruptions and losses. The full impacts of disease outbreaks are unknown, resulting in a high degree
of uncertainty for potentially extended periods of time.
21.
Cryptocurrency Risks: Prosperity or its IARs may provide advice or recommendations regarding
investments in cryptocurrency ETFs. Prosperity does not directly trade or custody actual
cryptocurrency but instead leverages ETFs available through our custodians. Investments in
cryptocurrencies carry a high degree of risk due to price volatility, regulatory uncertainty,
cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and limited historical data. Clients should be aware that the value of
such investments can fluctuate significantly, and there is a risk of total loss. We recommend that
clients only allocate a small portion of their portfolio to such assets unless they have a very high risk
tolerance.
Item 9. Disciplinary Information
Prosperity is required to disclose the facts of any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s
evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of management. Prosperity does not have any required
disclosures to this Item. The disciplinary events of each individual Prosperity IAR are disclosed on their ADV
Part 2B and adviserinfo.sec.gov. If working with Prosperity through a Separate Advisor please refer to their
disclosure documents.
Item 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Prosperity is required to disclose any relationship or arrangement that is material to its advisory business
or to its clients with certain related persons. Prosperity has described such relationships and
arrangements below.
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Supervised Persons may offer their services, including those described above, as a Prosperity Investment
Advisory Representative through another name. We call this a "doing business as" (dba) name. For
example, instead of operating under the name John Doe, the representative may operate under Doe
Financial Group or XYZ Wealth Management. In these circumstances, the client may be provided with
financial planning, accounting, tax, fixed insurance, broker dealer and or legal services, but only the
investment management services, are offered through Prosperity.
Prosperity may provide investment advisory services to companies that provide products and/or services
to Prosperity and its affiliated entities. Prosperity provides its services on commercially reasonable terms
consistent with the disclosure regarding fees as set forth in Item 4 above. The products and/or services
Prosperity receives from third-party service providers (that also receive advisory services from
Prosperity) are on the same terms that are available to the general public.
A. Broker-Dealer Registration and Registered Representatives
Prosperity is not registered, nor does it have an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer.
Certain of Prosperity’s Supervised Persons, in their individual capacities, are also registered
representatives with various unaffiliated FINRA-registered broker-dealers, and in such capacity, may
recommend, on a fully disclosed commission basis, the purchase of certain investment products. While
Prosperity does not sell any commissionable investment products to its clients, Prosperity does permit its
Supervised Persons, in their individual capacities as registered representatives, to sell investment
products to their clients. A conflict of interest exists to the extent that Prosperity’s advisor recommends
the purchase of investment products where Prosperity’s Supervised Persons receive commissions or
other additional compensation.
To the extent that clients wish one or more of these individuals to implement any recommendations made
by Prosperity, the purchase or sale of any securities in conjunction with the implementation of such
recommendations is made through one or more of these broker-dealers. Clients are free, however, to
implement Prosperity’s recommendations though any broker-dealer that they choose. The receipt of
commissions for recommended products represents an incentive for these individuals to recommend
products that pay a commission over other products, therefore creating a conflict of interest. Additionally,
if a client implements the recommendation through these individuals, the client may be limited to those
products or services available through these broker-dealers.
Commissions earned may be higher or lower at these broker-dealers than other broker-dealers.
Notwithstanding the fact that these individuals are registered representatives of such broker- dealers,
each of these Investment Advisor Representatives is solely responsible for the investment advice
rendered. Prosperity’s advisory services are provided separately and independently of these broker-
dealers.
B. Dual Registration
From time to time, certain investment adviser representatives (“IARs”) of Prosperity may also be
separately registered as investment adviser representatives of unaffiliated registered investment
advisers. This dual registration may occur on a temporary basis to facilitate a smooth transition of client
relationships to or from Prosperity.
In such cases, the dually registered IAR may provide advisory services through either firm, depending on
the specific client relationship and custodian arrangements. Clients are informed of the advisory firm
providing services at the time of engagement and are required to sign the appropriate client agreements
with that firm.
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These arrangements may create a conflict of interest, as the IAR may receive compensation from both
advisory firms during the transition period. To address this, Prosperity implements compliance oversight
procedures to supervise the IAR’s activities conducted on behalf of the Firm and to ensure all
recommendations and services remain in the best interest of clients.
Clients with questions about any dual registration arrangement or how it may impact them are
encouraged to contact the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer at the phone number noted on page one of this
document.
C. Futures and Commodity Registration
Prosperity is not registered, nor does it have an application pending to register, as a futures commission
merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor. No management person is
registered, nor does any management person have an application pending to register, as an associated
person of a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
D. Financial Institution Consulting Services
Prosperity has agreement(s) with broker-dealers to provide investment advisory services to Brokerage
Customers. Broker-dealers pay compensation to Prosperity for providing investment advisory services to
Customers. Brokerage Customers will execute a written advisory agreement directly with Prosperity This
relationship presents conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts are mitigated by Brokerage Customers
consenting to receive investment consulting services from Prosperity; by Prosperity not accepting or
billing for additional compensation on broker/dealers’ assets under management beyond the consulting
fees disclosed in Item 5 in connection with the investment consulting services; and by Prosperity not
engaging as, or holding itself out to the public as, a securities broker/dealer. Prosperity is not affiliated
with any broker/dealer.
E. Financial Industry Affiliations
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Prosperity advisors have an economic incentive to recommend that clients invest their assets on platform
with Prosperity in lieu of selecting an independent investment manager to manage client assets, because
Prosperity’s organization may earn a larger advisory fee for such services and other financial benefits.
Prosperity is under common control with Clarity Insurance Marketing, LLC (“CIM”) which is an insurance
agency and insurance marketing organization facilitating the selection and support for fixed annuities,
fixed index annuities, single premium and deferred-income annuities, life insurance, disability insurance,
long- term care insurance, Medicare supplement insurance and final expense funeral trust policies to
insurance agents throughout the United States. CIM may offer fixed insurance products of certain
Prosperity institutional clients to its agents on the same terms as available to other customers. Some
officers and/or employees of Prosperity are also officers and/or employees of CIM.
Prosperity is in the process of starting or acquiring a limited receipt broker dealer in 2026. Prosperity will
either be purchasing this entity or creating one. Prosperity IARs will not be registered with this broker
dealer and this broker dealer will not be selling investment products to clients.
Prosperity is also a member firm of M Financial Holdings Incorporated d.b.a. M Financial Group. Through
this arrangement Prosperity may have IARs who are registered with M Financial Group and who sell
commissionable broker dealer products through M Financial Group.
Prosperity is under common control with Clarity 2 Prosperity, LLC which is a financial training, coaching
and IP development organization which provides training on the financial planning process. As indicated
under the disclosure for Item 5, Prosperity IAR’s are eligible to receive access to training, education, and
marketing material on a reduced or no-cost basis.
Licensed Insurance Producers
Certain of Prosperity’s Supervised Persons, in their individual capacities, are also licensed insurance
agents with various insurance companies, and in such capacity, may recommend, on a fully disclosed
commission basis, the purchase of certain insurance products. While Prosperity does not sell such
insurance products to its clients, Prosperity does permit its Supervised Persons, in their individual
capacities as licensed insurance agents, to sell insurance products to their clients. A conflict of interest
exists to the extent that Prosperity’s adviser recommends the purchase of insurance products where
Prosperity’s Supervised Persons receive insurance commissions and/or other additional compensation.
Tax Professionals
Certain of Prosperity’s Supervised Persons, in their individual capacities, are also Certified Public
Accountants, Enrolled Agents, or tax professionals, or may recommend the services of an outside certified
public accountant, including representatives from their own outside firm to its clients. A conflict of
interest exists to the extent that Prosperity’s adviser recommends accounting services where Prosperity’s
Supervised Persons may receive any fees or additional compensation, referral or otherwise.
Referrals to Related Estate Planning Attorneys
Prosperity does not render legal advice or services to its clients. Certain of Prosperity's Supervised
Persons, in their individual capacities, may recommend the services of an outside legal estate planning
specialist, including representatives from their own outside firm to its clients. A conflict of interest exists
to the extent that Prosperity’s adviser recommends legal and estate planning services where Prosperity's
Supervised Persons may receive any fees or additional compensation, referral or otherwise.
Item 11. Code of Ethics
Prosperity and persons associated with Prosperity (“Associated Persons”) are permitted to buy or sell
securities that it also recommends to clients consistent with Prosperity’s policies and procedures.
Prosperity has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth the standards of conduct expected of its Associated
Persons and requires compliance with applicable securities laws. In accordance with Section 204-A of the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”), its Code of Ethics contains written policies
reasonably designed to prevent the unlawful use of material non-public information by Prosperity or any
of its Associated Persons. The Code of Ethics also requires that certain of Prosperity’s personnel (called
“Access Persons”) report their personal securities holdings and transactions and obtain pre- approval of
certain investments such as initial public offerings and limited offerings. Prosperity’s Code of Ethics
includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities transactions reports as well as
initial and quarterly securities holdings reports that must be submitted by the firm’s Access Persons. The
code also provides for oversight, enforcement, and recordkeeping provisions. A complete copy of
Prosperity’s Code of Ethics can be obtained by contacting the firm at the telephone number, address
and/or email address listed on the cover of this document.
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Prosperity has adopted a Code of Ethics to ensure that securities transactions by Prosperity employees
are consistent with the Firm’s fiduciary duty to its clients and to ensure compliance with legal
requirements. Prosperity’s Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics require that all trades made by
employees or related persons of Prosperity, who make recommendations or participate in the
determination of which recommendations shall be made, be reviewed by the designated person
responsible (except transactions in investment company securities and/or other exempt transactions).
Prosperity will also maintain quarterly reports on all personal securities transactions, except transactions
in investment company securities and/or other exempt transactions.
Notwithstanding the above, Prosperity, and/or its officers, directors or employees may purchase for
themselves similar or different securities as are purchased or recommended for investment advisory
clients of Prosperity and different securities or transactions may be affected or recommended for different
investment advisory clients of Prosperity.
To prevent conflicts of interest, all employees of Prosperity must comply with the Firm’s Compliance
Manual and Code of Ethics, which impose restrictions on the purchase or sale of securities for their own
accounts and the accounts of certain affiliated persons. It is Prosperity’s policy that the Firm will not affect
any principal or agency cross securities transactions for client accounts. Prosperity will also not cross
trades between client accounts.
A. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
The Firm does not recommend to Prosperity IARs, Separate Advisors or their Clients any securities in
which the Firm or its personnel has a material financial interest. Prosperity serves as an Investment
Adviser and manager over the Firm model portfolios and does not offer investments that would be of a
material conflict of interest.
Our President, who also serves as an Investment Adviser Representative (IAR), has a business relationship
with a client of the firm who is also his brother. As part of their joint business venture, the President’s
brother has funded the mortgages in multiple LLCs that they co-own. While this relationship does not
affect the management of client accounts, it could create a potential conflict of interest that the President
could provide preferential treatment to his brother in investment-related decisions or recommendations
or create indirect pressures or incentives that could affect the President’s decision-making in his capacity
as an IAR. We have policies and procedures in place to mitigate any potential conflicts arising from this
relationship.
B. Investing or Trading in the Same Securities as Clients
Prosperity’s employees and persons associated with Prosperity are required to follow Prosperity’s Code
of Ethics. Subject to satisfying this policy and applicable laws, officers, directors and employees of
Prosperity and its affiliates may trade or invest for their own accounts in securities which are
recommended to and or purchased for Prosperity’s clients. The Code of Ethics is designed to assure that
the personal securities transactions, activities, and interests of the employees of Prosperity will not
interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing such
decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts.
Item 12. Brokerage Practices
A. Brokerage Selection
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As discussed above, in Item 5, Prosperity and its IARs maintain discretion over the choice of clearing
brokers to be used in executing client transactions. Generally, Prosperity and its IARs recommend that
retail clients utilize the brokerage and clearing services of Schwab and/or Fidelity. Prosperity participates
in the institutional programs of Fidelity and Schwab. Retail clients enter into a separate agreement with
the custodian and transactions are executed through the custodian selected. For institutional clients,
Prosperity maintains the discretion to choose certain clearing firms. Best execution of these transactions
are reviewed as outlined below.
When Prosperity is acting as a sub-advisor to outside RIAs, the Firm generally does not recommend or
select broker-dealers to Clients. Separate Advisors utilizing the services of Prosperity work with their
Client to select the broker-dealer and/or custodian they deem most appropriate. Prosperity has identified
preferred Custodians considering factors including but are not limited to (i) the ease with which
Prosperity can conduct day-to-day administration of accounts with such custodians, (ii) the ease with
which Clients can open accounts, obtain information, and execute trades with such custodians, and (iii)
reasonableness of transaction commissions and fees. In considering the reasonableness of commissions
and fees, the Client should consider the expense of commissions and account fees relative to other
available Custodians as fees/costs vary, in conjunction with an evaluation of the services provided. The
Firm does not receive any additional products or services based on its business activities. In the normal
course of business and in varying degrees and forms, all custodians typically provide internal practice
management resources and potentially other soft dollar arrangements. Custodians may also make
available to Prosperity other products and services that benefit Prosperity but may not benefit its clients’
accounts. Some of these other products and services assist Prosperity in managing and administering
clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology that provide access to client account data
(such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of
aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing information and other
market data, facilitate payment of Prosperity’s fees from its clients’ accounts, and assist with back-office
support, record keeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally are used to service all or a
substantial number of Prosperity’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at the specific custodian
that is offering this particular service. These custodians also provide Prosperity with other services
intended to help Prosperity manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may
include consulting, publications, conferences and presentations on practice management, information
technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, and marketing. In addition, these custodians may
make available, arrange and/or pay for these types of services to Prosperity by independent third parties.
These custodians may discount or waive fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay
all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to Prosperity.
In order to use Prosperity’s model portfolios, the Separate Advisor’s Clients must designate a
broker/dealer and a custodian acceptable to Prosperity. The Client will sign a limited power of attorney
for the purposes of directing and/or otherwise effecting investments on behalf of the managed accounts
invested in the portfolios. Prosperity is generally responsible for placing all trade orders with the
Custodian in accordance with the model portfolio(s) selected. When placing trades for accounts invested
in the same portfolio model, orders are communicated to the Custodian and every account receives the
same net asset value by mutual fund. However, Custodian transaction costs vary between Custodians.
Please refer to Item 5C for additional information.
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Because Prosperity trades in mutual funds on behalf of the Clients of the Separate Advisors, and because
brokerage fees for mutual funds are generally established by the mutual fund sponsor and set forth in the
funds’ prospectuses, Prosperity does not generally consider all of the factors associated with best
execution when deciding to purchase or sell securities. For purchases and sales of securities other than
mutual funds, we acknowledge that Clients may be able to obtain lower brokerage transaction or custody
fees with other brokerage firms or custodians than those we may work with, but Prosperity believes that
the joint custodial and brokerage arrangements it has in place generally provide best execution for the
Clients.
As noted above, Prosperity generally invests in “no-load” mutual funds, meaning that they are not
accompanied by sales commissions. With respect to other investments, Prosperity has no duty or
obligation to seek in advance competitive bidding for the most favorable commission rate applicable to
any particular portfolio transaction or to select any broker or dealer on the basis of its purported or
“posted” commission rate, but will endeavor to be aware of the current level of the charges of eligible
brokers and to minimize the expenses incurred for effecting portfolio transactions to the extent consistent
with the interests and policies of the accounts. Although Prosperity generally seeks competitive
commission rates, it will not necessarily pay the lowest commission or commission equivalent.
Transactions may involve specialized services on the part of the broker or dealer involved and thereby
entail higher commissions or their equivalents than would be the case with other transactions requiring
more routine services.
Best Execution
Best execution has been defined by the SEC as the “execution of securities transactions for clients in such
a manner that the client’s total cost or proceeds in each transaction is the most favorable under the
circumstances.” In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range
of a Financial Institution’s services, including among others, the value of research provided, execution
capability, commission rates, and responsiveness.
The commissions paid by Prosperity’s clients comply with Prosperity’s duty to obtain “best execution.”
When placing portfolio transactions for client accounts, Prosperity’s primary objective is to obtain the
best price and best execution, considering the costs, promptness of execution and other qualitative
considerations. While we make every attempt to obtain the best execution possible, there is no assurance
that it will be obtained. You should consider whether our programs result in costs or other disadvantages
to you as a result of possibly less favorable trade executions.
Margin Use in Client Accounts
In managing client accounts, we use third-party platforms such as SpiderRock, which may occasionally
require the use of margin to execute certain strategies. Margin may be used to enhance trading efficiency,
facilitate liquidity, or manage risk. While margin use is limited and carefully monitored, it involves risks,
including amplified losses, interest costs, and potential margin calls. Clients must monitor margin
liquidity support.
balances and risks. Prosperity does not cover margin calls or provide
Transferred Accounts with Margin Positions:
Occasionally, clients transfer accounts to us in-kind that include existing margin positions. We will review
these positions to determine their alignment with the client's investment objectives and risk tolerance. If
a margin position is retained, the client remains responsible for understanding and managing the terms
calls.
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Risks and Conflicts of Interest:
The use of margin involves risks such as:
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Amplified losses during adverse market movements.
Interest charges that may reduce overall returns.
Margin calls requiring additional deposits or the forced liquidation of securities.
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Additionally, there may be a potential conflict of interest if margin usage increases account balances,
potentially raising the advisory fees we charge. We mitigate this conflict by basing all recommendations
on the client's best interest and individual financial circumstances.
Broker Analysis
Prosperity evaluates a wide range of criteria in seeking the most favorable price and market for the
execution of transactions. These include the broker-dealer’s/custodian’s trading costs, efficiency of
execution and error resolution, financial strength and stability, capability, positioning and distribution
capabilities, information in regard to the availability of securities, trading patterns, statistical or factual
information, opinion pertaining to trading and prior performance in serving Prosperity.
Also, in consideration is such broker-dealers’ provision or payment of the costs of research and other
investment management-related services (the provisional payment of such costs by brokers are referred
to as payment made by “soft dollars”, as further discussed in the “Research/Soft Dollar Benefits” section
immediately below). Accordingly, if Prosperity determines in good faith that the amount of trading costs
charged by a broker-dealer is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research or
investment management-related services provided by such broker, the client may pay trading costs to
such broker in an amount greater than the amount another broker might charge.
Prosperity is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance and execution capabilities of
brokers that transact orders for our client accounts to ensure consistent quality executions. Prosperity
periodically and systematically reviews its policies and procedures regarding its recommendation of
Financial Institutions considering its duty to obtain best execution.
Mutual Fund Share Class Selection
Mutual funds generally offer multiple share classes available for investment based upon certain eligibility
and/or purchase requirements. For instance, in addition to retail share classes (typically referred to as
class A, class B and class C shares), funds may also offer institutional share classes or other share classes
that are specifically designed for purchase by investors who meet certain specified eligibility criteria,
including, for example, whether an account meets certain minimum dollar amount. Institutional share
classes usually have a lower expense ratio than other share classes. When recommending investments in
mutual funds, it is our policy to review and consider available share classes. The Firm’s policy is to select
the most appropriate share classes based on various factors including but not limited to: minimum
investment requirements, trading restrictions, internal expense structure, transaction charges,
availability and other factors. When considering all the appropriate factors we can select a share class
other than the ‘lowest cost’ share class. In order to select the most appropriate share class, we consider
retail, institutional or other share classes of the same mutual fund. Regardless of such considerations,
clients should not assume that they will be invested in the share class with the lowest possible expense
ratio. Clients should ask their adviser whether a lower cost share class is available instead of those
selected by the Firm. We periodically review the mutual funds held in client accounts to select the most
appropriate share classes in light of its duty to obtain best execution.
Cash Sweep Programs
Description of Cash Sweep Program:
We may recommend or utilize a cash sweep program for client accounts, which automatically transfers
uninvested cash balances into interest-bearing accounts or money market funds. These programs are
typically offered through the client’s custodian and are designed to provide a convenient way to earn
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income on cash balances while maintaining liquidity. We do not receive compensation from cash sweep
programs. However, custodians may benefit financially from these arrangements.
Cash Sweep Options:
Depending on the custodian, cash sweep options may include:
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Federally insured bank deposit accounts.
Money market mutual funds.
Other interest-bearing accounts.
The specific cash sweep options available and the associated terms, including interest rates or yields, are
determined by the custodian and may vary.
Risks and Considerations:
Clients should be aware of the following:
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Interest rates on cash sweep vehicles may be lower than other available alternatives.
The custodian may earn fees or other compensation in connection with the cash sweep program,
which may create a conflict of interest.
Cash sweep balances are subject to the terms and conditions of the custodian, including applicable
insurance limits (e.g., FDIC insurance limits for bank deposits).
Client Responsibilities:
Clients should review the cash sweep program details provided by their custodian, including any
applicable rates, fees, and insurance coverage. Clients may also choose to invest uninvested cash in
alternative vehicles if they determine such options better align with their financial objectives.
Trade Settlements
Overview of T+1 Settlement:
The standard settlement cycle for most securities transactions in the U.S. markets has moved to "T+1"
(trade date plus one business day). This means that securities trades will settle one business day after
the trade date.
Trade Execution and Funding: Clients must ensure that sufficient funds or securities are available in their
accounts to meet trade settlement obligations.
Margin Requirements: For accounts utilizing margin, the T+1 settlement cycle may increase the need for
timely monitoring of margin balances and related requirements.
Client Responsibilities:
Clients are responsible for maintaining adequate cash or securities in their accounts to meet settlement
obligations. Failure to do so may result in overdraft charges, forced liquidation of securities, or other
actions by the custodian or broker.
Advisory Practices:
Settlement activity is closely monitored to ensure compliance with the T+1 settlement cycle and assist
clients in managing their accounts to minimize potential disruptions. However, clients should proactively
communicate with us regarding any funding or liquidity concerns related to settlement.
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Risks and Considerations:
Clients should be aware of the following risks associated with the T+1 settlement cycle:
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Increased need for liquidity management.
Potential penalties or disruptions if trades are not settled timely.
Impact on cash flows, particularly for accounts relying on proceeds from securities sales to fund
subsequent purchases.
Research/Soft Dollar Benefits
As stated above, Prosperity utilizes the services of the multiple broker-dealers, including, but not limited
to, Schwab, Fidelity, Northern Trust and U.S. Bank. While there is no direct linkage between the
investment advice given to clients and Prosperity's use of these broker-dealers, economic benefits are
received by Prosperity (e.g., benefits that Prosperity does not pay for), which would not otherwise be
received if Prosperity did not direct client trades to these broker-dealers. While Prosperity is not affiliated
with these broker- dealers, they provide Prosperity with access to its institutional trading and operations
services, which are typically not available to retail investors. These services may include research,
brokerage, custody, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally
available only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial
investment.
These broker-dealers may also make available to Prosperity other products and services that benefit
Prosperity but may not benefit its clients’ accounts. Some of these other products and services assist
Prosperity in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software and other technology
that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate
trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research,
pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of Prosperity’s fees from its clients’
accounts, and assist with back-office support, record keeping and client reporting. Many of these services
generally are used to service all or a substantial number of Prosperity’s accounts, including accounts not
maintained at the specific custodian that is offering this particular service. These custodians also provide
Prosperity with other services intended to help Prosperity manage and further develop its business
enterprise. These services may include consulting, publications, conferences and presentations on
practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, and
marketing. In addition, these custodians may make available, arrange and/or pay for these types of
services to Prosperity by independent third parties. These custodians may discount or waive fees it would
otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these
services to Prosperity. In certain situations, the Firm’s custodian may reimburse clients for account
transfer or termination fees charged by a prior custodian when assets are moved to the Firm’s custodian.
These reimbursements are paid by the custodian and do not increase the Firm’s compensation. Not all
clients are eligible.
While as a fiduciary Prosperity endeavors to act in its clients’ best interests, Prosperity’s recommendation
that clients maintain their assets in accounts with certain broker-dealers may be based in part on the
benefit to Prosperity of the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and not solely on
the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage provided by these broker-dealers which would create
a conflict of interest.
B. Prosperity Directed Brokerage
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As stated above, clients in need of brokerage will have one or more broker-dealers recommended to them.
While there is no direct linkage between the investment advice given and usage of these broker-dealers,
economic benefits may be received by Prosperity for directing client trades to a particular broker-dealer.
Prosperity does not participate in any transaction fees, or a commission paid to the broker dealer or
custodian and does not receive any fees or commissions for the opening or maintenance of client accounts
at recommended brokers.
Not all investment advisers require their clients to direct brokerage. Prosperity is required to disclose
that by directing brokerage, Prosperity may not be able to achieve most favorable execution of client
transactions and that this practice may cost clients more money.
C. Client Directed Brokerage
The client can direct Prosperity in writing to use a particular Financial Institution to execute some or all
transactions for the client. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account
with that Financial Institution, and Prosperity will not seek better execution services or prices from other
Financial Institutions or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other Financial
Institutions with orders for other accounts managed by Prosperity (as described below). As a result, the
client may pay higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable
net prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of best
execution, Prosperity can decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in Prosperity’s sole discretion,
such directed brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties.
As a general rule, Prosperity encourages each client to compare the possible costs or disadvantages of
directed brokerage against the value of custodial or other services provided by the broker to the client in
exchange for the directed brokerage designation.
Trade Aggregation/Allocation
Transactions for each client generally will be affected independently, unless Prosperity decides to
purchase or sell the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. Prosperity may
(but is not obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more
favorable commission rates, or to allocate equitably among Prosperity’s client’s differences in prices and
commissions or other transaction costs that might have been obtained had such orders been placed
independently. Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as to price and allocated
among Prosperity’s clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each client on any given
day. To the extent that Prosperity determines to aggregate client orders for the purchase or sale of
securities, including securities in which Prosperity’s Supervised Persons may invest, Prosperity generally
does so in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and no-action guidance
provided by the staff of the SEC. Prosperity does not receive any additional compensation or remuneration
as a result of the aggregation. In the event that Prosperity determines that a prorated allocation is not
appropriate under the particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant
factors, which may include: (i) when only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be
allocated to the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that is out of line
with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates; (ii)
allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its investment guidelines
which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected to produce similar investment
results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an account reaches an investment guideline limit
and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to
unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations,
allocations may be given to accounts low in cash; (v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential
execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, Prosperity may exclude the
account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the remaining
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accounts; or (vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all accounts, shares may be
allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
When Prosperity acts as a subadvisor they will not serve as an Investment Advisor to individual clients or
otherwise. However, as the Firm manages asset-allocation model portfolios made available to Separate
Advisors for the benefit of their Clients, the Firm may aggregate purchases or sales of any security,
instrument or obligation effected for multiple client accounts. Although such trade aggregations
potentially could be either advantageous or disadvantageous to any one or more particular accounts, they
will be effected only when we believe that to do so will be in the best interest of the affected accounts.
Trade Errors
Prosperity’s policy is to identify and correct trade errors as promptly as possible without creating
disadvantage to the client or benefit to Prosperity in any way. As soon as a trade error is identified,
Prosperity will promptly proceed in correcting it. To the extent correction of the error results in a gain to
a client’s account, the gain will be held within the error account at the appropriate broker-dealer. Certain
broker-dealers may choose to donate a portion of this trade error account to charity; however, Prosperity
has no control over the amount donated or the charitable organization to which the donations are sent. If
it is determined that a trade error was caused by the executing broker-dealer, Prosperity will ensure that
the error is resolved and documented, and clients are reimbursed as necessary. The documentation of
such trade errors will be used in the firm’s best execution review process.
Clients of Separate Advisors should regularly review their custodial statements. In the event an error is
identified, clients should immediately inform his or her registered investment adviser of the error. Upon
notification, Prosperity will perform an analysis of the reported discrepancy. If Prosperity made an error
while placing the trade, Prosperity will seek to correct the error in a way that mitigates any losses.
Item 13. Review of Accounts
For those clients to whom Prosperity provides asset management services, Prosperity monitors those
portfolios as part of an ongoing process while regular account reviews are conducted on at least a calendar
year basis. For those clients to whom Prosperity provides financial planning and/or consulting services,
reviews are conducted on an “as needed” or “as requested” basis. Such reviews are conducted by one of
Prosperity’s Investment Adviser Representatives. All clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals,
and objectives with their Investment Adviser Representative and subsequently Prosperity and to keep
Prosperity informed of any changes thereto.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, clients are provided with transaction confirmation notices and regular
summary account statements directly from the broker-dealer or custodian for the client accounts. Those
clients to whom Prosperity provides asset management services may also receive a report from
Prosperity that may include such relevant account and/or market-related information such as an
inventory of account holdings and account performance as clients may request from time to time. Clients
should compare the account statements they receive from their custodian with those they receive from
Prosperity.
Those clients to whom Prosperity provides financial planning services will not receive either written or
oral reports regarding their Financial Plans unless they enter into a subsequent written agreement with
Prosperity for post-Financial Plan services, which include additional meeting and/or updates to the
existing financial plan.
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A. Periodic Reviews
The Firm manages asset-allocation model portfolios made available to Separate Advisors for the benefit
of their Clients. Periodically, Prosperity reviews Clients’ investment portfolios and repositions assets to
bring them closer to their target allocations, unless the Client or his/her Separate Advisor has requested
otherwise. It may be appropriate, under certain circumstances, to perform less and/or initiate more
frequent rebalancing (e.g. requested strategy change, significant additions or withdrawals).
Prosperity’s Investment Committee determines the portfolio recommendation and rebalancing policy, the
approximate allocation percentages, and the acceptable variance level for each strategic model.
Particularly following rebalancing, variations from the target model allocation may occur at any time and
in varying amounts.
B. Factors that Will Trigger Non-Periodic Reviews
Please refer to Item 13 A.
C. Reports Provided to Clients
Separate Advisors and/or their Clients may receive reports containing information about the model
portfolio, asset allocation, performance, and fees. The Separate Advisors’ Clients will also receive
transaction confirmations and account statements from their selected Custodian/Broker-Dealer on a
monthly or quarterly basis.
Item 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits
Prosperity does not receive any economic benefits such as sales awards or other prizes from any non-
client for providing services to the firm’s clients.
B. Client Referral
Prosperity has entered into Promoter arrangements with unrelated persons for Client referrals. These
arrangements will compensate the Promoter a portion of the advisory fee for a set period of time as long
as the client remains an advisory client of the Firm. Clients can also be referred as part of a one-time flat
fee. Clients introduced through a Promoter will not pay additional fees because of these arrangements.
Additional disclosures regarding these arrangements are provided during the account opening process.
Prosperity has entered into promoter arrangements with unaffiliated registered investment advisers and,
where appropriate, Prosperity will refer a client to the unaffiliated RIA for services not offered thru
Prosperity. Under this agreement, Prosperity is paid a promoter fee for recommending clients use their
services.
C. Other Compensation
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Prosperity receives certain direct and indirect compensation from custodians Charles Schwab and
Fidelity. This compensation includes but is not limited to funds to apply to closed account fees when
transitioning advisors to Prosperity, access to onboarding specialists to assist in transitions and training
available for transitioning advisors and their staff. Any receipt of fees from the Custodian to pay account
closing costs are allocated back to the impacted client’s account(s). Prosperity’s receipt of Additional
Services does not diminish its duty to act in the best interests of its clients, including to seek best execution
of trades for client accounts. Please also refer to Item 5.E. for additional relevant information and
disclosures.
Prosperity pays various forms of direct and indirect compensation to certain Separate Advisors and its
IARs, which take the form of marketing, administrative, service, conference sponsorships, sharing of
advisory fee revenue, forgivable loans, and fee reimbursements. Education and training support or
services are also available through Prosperity or its affiliate, Clarity 2 Prosperity, on a reduced or no cost
basis. On occasion, Prosperity provides logistical and financial support for Separate Advisor-hosted or IAR
hosted educational seminars for Clients or potential Clients. The amount of the direct and indirect
compensation described here varies depending on the level of business generated by the Separate Advisor
or IAR.
Prosperity and its affiliates also offer eligible Separate Advisor IARs or Prosperity IARs additional financial
benefits through the Enterprise Partner Program (“EPP”). Based on C2Pe’s results, the EPP will award
certain Separate Advisor IARs or Prosperity IARs who conduct all investment advisory and fixed
insurance business with Prosperity and its applicable affiliates a pro-rata C2Pe equity grant.
Since Separate Advisors or Prosperity IARs may not receive these direct and indirect financial benefits
discussed above from other investment advisers and because the amount received may increase based on
the level of business directed to Prosperity and its affiliates. Separate Advisors and Prosperity IARs have
a financial incentive and conflict of interest to recommend Prosperity over other programs or services.
Item 15. Custody
Prosperity does not maintain custody of client funds or securities except to the extent that pursuant to
Prosperity’s Agreement and/or the separate agreement with any Financial Institution the client may
authorize Prosperity to debit the client’s account for the amount of Prosperity’s investment management
fee and to directly remit that fee to Prosperity in accordance with applicable custody rules.
The Financial Institutions recommended by Prosperity have agreed to send a statement to the client, at
least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of management
fees paid directly to Prosperity. In addition, as discussed in Item 13, Prosperity may also provide periodic
supplemental reports to clients. Clients should carefully review the statements sent directly by the
Financial Institutions and compare them to those received from Prosperity.
Item 16. Investment Discretion
Prosperity is generally given the authority to exercise discretion on behalf of its investment management
clients. Prosperity is considered to exercise investment discretion over a client’s account if it can affect
transactions for the client without first having to seek the client’s consent. Prosperity is given this
authority through a limited power-of-attorney included in the Agreement between Prosperity and the
client. Clients may request a limitation on this authority (such as certain securities not to be bought or
sold). Prosperity takes discretion over the following activities:
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The securities to be purchased or sold;
The amount of securities to be purchased or sold;
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When transactions are made; and
The Independent Managers to be hired or fired.
The Firm maintains limited discretionary authority to construct and rebalance its Core Model Portfolios
and Specialized Strategies. Prosperity does not have investment discretion for SMAs, ADP , and Advisor
Custom Strategy (ACS) Portfolios. Prosperity will allow clients to hold assets in non-discretionary
accounts if requested. This would include Client Directed accounts and certain types of models such as
ADP or ACS if requested.
Item 17. Voting Client Securities
A. Proxy Voting
Prosperity does not vote proxies on behalf of its clients. Therefore, although Prosperity may provide
discretionary investment management services relative to client investment assets, it is the client that
maintains exclusive responsibility for: (i) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of
securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted and (ii) making all elections relative to any
mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceeding or other type events pertaining to the client’s
investment assets. Prosperity and/or the client shall correspondingly instruct each custodian of the assets
to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s
investment assets. Clients can contact Prosperity at (440) 471- 0345 if they have questions regarding a
particular SMA.
For clients invested with Independent Managers and/or SMAs, such Independent Managers and/or SMAs
may vote proxies on behalf of clients. In the event an Independent Manager and/or SMAs does indeed
have a policy to vote proxies, clients maintain exclusive responsibility to: 1) direct the manner in which
proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted; and 2) make any
elections pertaining to the client’s investment assets.
B. Legal Proceedings
Although Prosperity may have discretion over client accounts, it will not be responsible for handling client
claims in class action lawsuits or similar settlements involving securities owned by the client. Clients will
receive the paperwork for such claims directly from their account custodians. Each client should verify
with their custodian or other account administrator whether such claims are being made on the client’s
behalf by the custodian or if the client is expected to file such claims directly.
Item 18. Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide clients with certain financial
information or disclosures about Prosperity’s financial condition. Prosperity is well capitalized, has no
financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients
and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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A. Prepayment of Financial Planning Fees
Because Prosperity does not require prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees six months or more in
advance where planning services cannot be provided, Prosperity is not required to include a balance sheet
with this disclosure brochure.
B. Financial Condition
Prosperity does not have any adverse financial conditions to disclose.
C. Bankruptcy
Prosperity has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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