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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC
6099 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43017
PHONE: 614-760-0670
FAX: 614-760-0675
EMAIL: Cory@safeharborOH.com
WEBSITE: www.safeharboroh.com
Branch Office
4449 Easton Way
Columbus, OH 43219
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC. Being registered as an investment adviser does not
imply a certain level of skill or training. If you have any questions about the contents
this brochure, please contact us at 614-760-0670 or by email at
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cory@safeharborOH.com. The information in this brochure has not been approved or
verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC (IARD#284613) is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
April 10, 2026
Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC
Item 2: Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. This update is in
accordance with the required annual update for Registered Investment Advisors.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last filing of this brochure on February 10, 2026, the following changes have
been made:
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Item 4 has been updated with the firm’s most recent assets under management
calculation and our new ownership.
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Item 5 has been amended to add a new fee schedule for Gradient Investments.
Full Brochure Available
This Firm Brochure being delivered is the complete brochure for the Firm.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Form ADV – Part 2A – Firm Brochure
Item 1: Cover Page
Firm Brochure .......................................................................................................................................... i
Item 2: Material Changes ...................................................................................................................... i
Annual Update .................................................................................................................................................. i
Material Changes since the Last Update ................................................................................................ i
Full Brochure Available ................................................................................................................................ i
Item 3: Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... ii
Item 4: Advisory Business .................................................................................................................. 5
Firm Description ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Types of Advisory Services ........................................................................................................................ 5
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ............................................................. 5
Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Client Assets under Management ............................................................................................................ 5
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................... 6
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule........................................................................................ 6
Client Payment of Fees ................................................................................................................................. 8
Additional Client Fees Charged ................................................................................................................ 8
Prepayment of Client Fees .......................................................................................................................... 8
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients ......................................................... 8
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees ..................................................................................................... 8
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................................................................... 8
Item 7: Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................... 9
Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Account Minimums ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................................ 9
Methods of Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Investment Strategy ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Security Specific Material Risks ............................................................................................................... 9
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 10
Criminal or Civil Actions ...........................................................................................................................10
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings .........................................................................................10
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings .............................................................10
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................. 10
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration ................................................................................10
Futures or Commodity Registration .....................................................................................................10
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of Interest 10
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of Interest11
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Code of Ethics Description .......................................................................................................................11
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of
Interest .............................................................................................................................................................12
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of
Interest .............................................................................................................................................................12
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm Securities
Transactions and Conflicts of Interest .................................................................................................12
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................... 13
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions .................................................13
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts ............................................................13
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................... 13
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved ..........................................................................................................................................13
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis ..........................................................................14
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency .......................................................................14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................ 14
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and Conflicts
of Interest ........................................................................................................................................................14
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals ...................................................................................14
Item 15: Custody .................................................................................................................................. 14
Account Statements ....................................................................................................................................14
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Item 16: Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................... 15
Discretionary Authority for Trading ....................................................................................................15
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................... 15
Proxy Votes ....................................................................................................................................................15
Item 18: Financial Information ...................................................................................................... 15
Balance Sheet .................................................................................................................................................15
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients ............................................................................................................................15
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years .............................................................................15
Part 2B of Form ADV .......................................................................................................................... 16
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) .......................................................................... 17
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons ...............................................................17
Cory Joseph Sickles, CFF® ........................................................................................................................17
Educational Background and Business Experience .......................................................................17
Professional Designations ........................................................................................................................17
Disciplinary Information ...........................................................................................................................17
Other Business Activities ..........................................................................................................................18
Additional Compensation .........................................................................................................................18
Supervision .....................................................................................................................................................19
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description
Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC (“Safe Harbor”) was founded in 2016. Holly Veeck is
Chief Compliance Officer.. Safe Harbor is wholly owned by Safe Harbor Intermediate, LLC.
Types of Advisory Services
CO-ADVISOR
Safe Harbor has entered into a Co-Advisor relationship with Gradient Investments, LLC
(GI). Safe Harbor will provide information to each client regarding the services offered by
GI as the portfolio manager. Safe Harbor will assist the Client to determine the
appropriate model selection based on the Client’s investment objectives and risk
tolerance. Safe Harbor will have full discretion on an ongoing basis to select suitable
models to maintain client’s risk tolerance. Safe Harbor will share in the management fees
charged by GI as described in Item 5 of this brochure.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
If financial planning services are applicable, the client will compensate Safe Harbor on a
fixed fee basis described in detail under “Fees and Compensation” section of this
brochure. Services include but are not limited to a thorough review of all applicable
topics including Wills, Estate Plan/Trusts, Investments, Taxes, and Insurance. A conflict
of interest exists between the interests of the investment advisor and the interests of the
client. The client is under no obligation to act upon the investment advisor’s
recommendation. If the client elects to act on any of the recommendations, the client is
under no obligation to effect the transaction through Safe Harbor. Financial plans will be
completed and delivered inside of thirty (30) days.
REFERRAL ARRANGEMENTS
Safe Harbor has legacy clients where Safe Harbor acted as a referring party for Gradient
Investments, LLC. Any new clients placed with Gradient Investments, LLC will be through
the Co-Advisor relationship described above.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment
strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without written client consent.
Wrap Fee Programs
Safe Harbor does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Client Assets under Management
Safe Harbor has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts:
$161,077,849
$6,122,878
Date Calculated:
April 8, 2026
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Method of Compensation and Fee Schedule
CO-ADVISOR
Safe Harbor has entered into a Referral Agreement with Gradient Investments, LLC (“GI”).
GI is a Registered Investment Advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission that provides investment portfolio advice and supervisory services.
GI offers an actively managed program of mutual fund and stock portfolios. The fee will
be disclosed to the Client in the Investment Advisory Agreement and are negotiable. The
Clients fee for these services will be based on a percentage of assets under management
as follows:
Portfolio
GI Fee*
Asset
Valuation
Stated Total
Annual Fee
Safe Harbor Fee
(Negotiable)
Custom Indexing - Strategic
All Assets
1.75%
0.75%
1.00%
Strategic
All Assets
1.60%
0.60%
1.00%
Custom Indexing - Allocation
All Assets
1.75%
0.75%
1.00%
Allocation
All Assets
1.60%
0.60%
1.00%
Tactical
All Assets
1.60%
0.60%
1.00%
Defined Outcome
All Assets
1.60%
0.60%
1.00%
Private Wealth
All Assets
1.50%
0.50%
1.00%
Preservation
All Assets
1.00%
0.40%
0.60%
Client Directed Accounts
All Assets
$300
$300
$0
For Client Directed Accounts (CDA), GI will assist in the opening, closing and transferring
of accounts. GI will not have discretion at any time on these accounts. Client is solely
responsible for the assets held within the accounts and their values which could increase
or decrease (potential loss of principal). GI will not execute trades in CDA accounts. GI
exceptions will be made for withdrawals to client or assets transferred into a GI managed
portfolio. GI will also provide performance reporting on these accounts and can furnish
3rd party analysis reports per the client’s request. Similar services may be available
through other sources for a lower fee.
These are flat fee schedules, the entire portfolio is charged the same asset management
fee.
Example:
Portfolio
Calculation
Quarterly Fee
($750,000*1.75%) * (91/365)
$3,272.26
($750,000*1.60%) * (91/365)
$2,991.78
Custom Indexing – Strategic & Allocation:
Strategic Portfolio, Tactical Portfolio,
Allocation & Defined Outcome Portfolio:
Private Wealth Portfolio:
($750,000*1.50%) * (91/365)
$2,804.79
Preservation Portfolio:
($750,000*1.00%) * (91/365)
$1,869.86
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Fee Calculation: (Quarter End Value x Annual Fee %) x (Days in Quarter/Days in Year)
+ $15 Quarterly Service Fee*
* The $15 Quarterly Service Fee is the technology fee charged per account or investment
strategy for performance and other reporting. This fee is disclosed in our ADV Part 2A
(Item 5: Fees and Compensation) and in our Investment Proposal and Contract (Schedule
D: Schedule of Fees).
The above fees are negotiable. Fees are assessed quarterly in arrears based on the
amount of the assets managed as of the end of the previous quarter and will take into
account additions and withdrawals in the time period. All management fees are
withdrawn from the Client’s account unless otherwise noted. GI will receive written
authorization from the Client to deduct advisory fees from their account held by a
qualified custodian. GI will pay Safe Harbor their share of the fees. Safe Harbor does not
have access to deduct Client fees. Clients may terminate their account within five (5)
business days of signing the investment advisory agreement without penalty or
obligation. For terminations after the initial five business days, GI will be entitled to a
pro-rata fee for the days service was provided in the final quarter. GI will pay Safe Harbor
their portion of the final fee.
Incentive Program - GI
In addition to the regular advisory fee, GI has instituted a long-term incentive
arrangement where Safe Harbor can share in GI’s portion of the management fee. This
does not change the cost to the Client; it is a sharing arrangement paid from GI’s portion
of the advisory fee. The incentive arrangement will be paid annually according to the
following table:
Safe Harbor Quarterly AUM with GI
$10,000,000
$25,000,000
$50,000,000
$75,000,000
Participation rate in GI’s fee
3.00%
10.00%
12.50%
15.00%
Once Safe Harbor reaches and maintains the thresholds listed above, the participation
rate applies to all of the AUM for the quarter.
To receive the incentive award, Safe Harbor needs to meet two qualifications. First, the
quarter end billable AUM must be above the threshold amounts specified. Second, Safe
Harbor must be an advisor “in good standing” with GI at the time the annual checks are
issued. “In good standing” means the advisor is proactively placing assets with GI.
This relationship will be disclosed to the client in each contract between Safe Harbor and
Third Party Money Manager. Safe Harbor does not charge additional management fees
for Third Party managed account services. Client's signature is required to confirm
consent for services within Third Party Investment Agreement. Client will initial Safe
Harbor Investment Advisory Agreement to acknowledge receipt of Third Party fee
Schedule and required documents including Form ADV Part 2 disclosures.
FINANCIAL PLANNING and CONSULTING
Services include but are not limited to a thorough review of all applicable topics including
Wills, Estate Plan/Trusts, Investments, Taxes, and Insurance. The payment is due upon
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commencement of the Advisory Agreement. Safe Harbor reserves the right to waive the
fee should the Client implement the plan through Safe Harbor.
All plans are completed and delivered inside of ninety (90) days. Client may cancel
within five (5) business days for a full refund. If client cancels after five (5) business
days, client will be due a pro-rata refund or RFP will be entitled to a pro-rata fee for work
completed whichever is applicable. If a refund is due to the client, it will be based on a
rate of $250 per hour for the amount of time spent completing the plan.
FIXED FEES
Financial Planning Services are offered based on a negotiable fixed fee with a
maximum of $2,500 based on complexity and unique client needs. Prior to the
planning process the client is provided a plan fee and approximation of time for
completed services.
Client Payment of Fees
Co-Advisor fees are billed quarterly in arrears and deducted from client accounts.
Fees for financial plans are billed 50% in advance with the balance due upon delivery of
the plan.
Additional Client Fees Charged
When utilizing Third Party Money Managers, the custodians may charge transaction fees
on purchases or sales of certain mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. These
transaction charges are usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a security.
The selection of the security is more important than the nominal fee that the custodian
charges to buy or sell the security.
Safe Harbor, in its sole discretion, may waive its minimum fee and/or charge a lesser
investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of
assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar
amounts of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations
with clients, etc.).
Prepayment of Client Fees
Financial planning fees will be due, in full, at the commencement of the contract. Client
may cancel within five business days of signing the Investment Advisory Agreement for a
full refund. If client cancels after five (5) business days, client will be due a pro-rata
refund or RFP will be entitled to a pro-rata fee for work completed whichever is
applicable.
External Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Safe Harbor does not receive any external compensation for the sale of securities to
clients, nor do any of the investment advisor representatives of Safe Harbor.
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of managed
securities.
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Safe Harbor does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the conflict of
interest. Performance-based compensation may create an incentive for the adviser to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
Description
Safe Harbor generally provides investment advice to individuals, pension and profit
sharing plans, trusts, estates, or charitable organizations, corporations or business
entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums
While Safe Harbor does not require a minimum to open an account, specific money
managers may have a minimum to open an account. Minimum requirements by third
party money managers will be disclosed in each money manager’s brochure.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
If evaluating securities is part of the agreed upon financial planning Safe Harbor may use
fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and cyclical analysis. Investing in securities
involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, research
materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses,
and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investment Strategy
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the
client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each
client executes an Investment Policy Statement or Risk Tolerance that documents their
objectives and their desired investment strategy.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, and
option writing (including covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies).
Security Specific Material Risks
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
The specific risks associated with financial planning include:
• Risk of Loss
o Client fails to follow the recommendations of SWA resulting in market loss
o Client has changes in financial status or lifestyle and therefore plan
recommendations are no longer valid
The risks associated with utilizing Third Party Money Managers (“TPM”) include:
• Manager Risk
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o the TPM fails to execute the stated investment strategy
• Business Risk
o TPM has financial or regulatory problems
• The specific risks associated with the portfolios of the TPM’s which is disclosed in
the TPM’s Form ADV Part 2.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
The firm and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action
required to be reported.
Administrative Enforcement Proceedings
The firm and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement
proceedings required to be reported.
Self-Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
The firm and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment clients.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer or Representative Registration
Safe Harbor and no affiliated representatives of Safe Harbor are registered
representatives of a broker-dealer.
Futures or Commodity Registration
Neither Safe Harbor nor its employees are registered or has an application pending to
register as a futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity
trading advisor.
Material Relationships Maintained by this Advisory Business and Conflicts of
Interest
Managing Member Cory Sickles has a financial affiliated business as an insurance agent
and as the President of another insurance company. From time to time, he will offer
clients advice or products from those activities. Approximately 50% of Mr. Sickles’ time
is spent on his insurance practice.
Cory Sickles has an additional financial affiliated business as President and owner of Safe
Harbor Health, LLC, where he has agents that provide Medicare supplements. Mr. Sickles
spends around 1% of his time on his Medicare practice.
Cory Sickles is also an investment advisor representative with Prosperity Asset
Management, LLC. This is for succession planning purposes and he is not actively
providing advisory services to Clients of this firm at this time.
These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives them an incentive to
recommend products based on the commission or fee amount received. This conflict is
mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best
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interest of the client first and clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients
have the option to purchase these products and/or through another insurance agent or
investment advisor of their choosing.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisors and Conflicts of
Interest
Safe Harbor at times utilizes the services of Third Party Money Managers to manage
client accounts. In such circumstances, Safe Harbor will share in the fees from the Third
Party Manager. This situation creates a conflict of interest. However, when referring
clients to a third party money manager, the client’s best interest will be the main
determining factor of Safe Harbor. These fees do not include brokerage fees that may be
assessed by the custodial broker dealer. For more details see Items 4 and 5 of this
brochure.
One of the TPM’s to whom we refer clients is Gradient Investments, LLC (“Gradient”), an
SEC-registered investment adviser. Meraki Private Equity, LLC (“MPE”) is a minority
owner in Gradient. MPE shares common ownership with its wholly-owned subsidiary
Meraki Partner Holdings, LLC (“MPH”). Our parent company, Safe Harbor Intermediate,
LLC is 30% owned by MPH. Cory Sickles owns a minority stake (under 2%) in an affiliate
of MPH called Meraki Intermediate Holdings, LLC (“MIH”). MIH is sole owner of MPE.
These practices and relationships represent conflicts of interest because Safe Harbor is
paid a Referral Fee for recommending the TPM and may choose to recommend a
particular TPM based on the fee Safe Harbor is to receive. With respect to referrals of
clients to Gradient, Safe Harbor has a conflict to the extent its owners (including Mr.
Sickles) benefit by any increase in value MPE as a result of MPE’s minority ownership in
Gradient. This conflict is mitigated by the fact that Safe Harbor and its investment
advisory representatives have a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of his
Clients. Clients are not required to accept any recommendation of TPM given by Safe
Harbor and have the option to received investment advice through other money
managers of their choosing.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics Description
The employees of Safe Harbor have committed to a Code of Ethics (“Code”). The purpose
of our Code is to set forth standards of conduct expected of Safe Harbor employees and
addresses conflicts that may arise. The Code defines acceptable behavior for employees
of Safe Harbor. The Code reflects Safe Harbor and its supervised persons’ responsibility
to act in the best interest of their client.
One area in which the Code addresses is when employees buy or sell securities for their
personal accounts and how to mitigate any conflict of interest with our clients. We do not
allow any employees to use non-public material information for their personal profit or
to use internal research for their personal benefit in conflict with the benefit to our
clients.
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Safe Harbor’s policy prohibits any person from acting upon or otherwise misusing non-
public or inside information. No advisory representative or other employee, officer or
director of Safe Harbor may recommend any transaction in a security or its derivative to
advisory clients or engage in personal securities transactions for a security or its
derivatives if the advisory representative possesses material, non-public information
regarding the security.
Safe Harbor’s Code is based on the guiding principle that the interests of the client are
our top priority. Safe Harbor’s officers, directors, advisors, and other employees have a
fiduciary duty to our clients and must diligently perform that duty to maintain the
complete trust and confidence of our clients. When the potential for conflict arises, it is
our obligation to put the client’s interests over the interests of either employees or the
company.
The Code applies to “access” persons. “Access” persons are employees who have access to
non-public information regarding any clients' purchase or sale of securities, or non-
public information regarding the portfolio holdings of any reportable fund, who are
involved in making securities recommendations to clients, or who have access to such
recommendations that are non-public.
The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflict of
Interest
Safe Harbor and its employees do not recommend to clients securities in which we have a
material financial interest.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of
Interest
Safe Harbor and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. In
order to avoid conflicts of interest such as front running, employees are required to
disclose all reportable securities transactions as well as provide Safe Harbor with copies
of their brokerage statements.
The Chief Compliance Officer of Safe Harbor is Holly Veeck. She reviews all employee
trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews helps mitigate that the personal
trading of employees does not affect the markets and that clients of the firm have
received preferential treatment over employee trades.
Client Securities Recommendations or Trades and Concurrent Advisory Firm
Securities Transactions and Conflicts of Interest
Safe Harbor does not maintain a firm proprietary trading account and does not have a
material financial interest in any securities being recommended and therefore no
conflicts of interest exist.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Broker-Dealers for Client Transactions
Safe Harbor may recommend the use of a particular broker-dealer or may utilize a
broker-dealer of the client's choosing. Safe Harbor will select appropriate brokers based
on a number of factors including but not limited to their relatively low transaction fees
and reporting ability. Safe Harbor relies on its broker to provide its execution services at
the best prices available. Lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
sources. Clients pay for any and all custodial fees in addition to the advisory fee charged
by Safe Harbor.
• Directed Brokerage
Safe Harbor utilizes Third Party Money Managers and therefore it does not take
direction from clients as to what broker-dealer to use.
• Best Execution
Investment advisors who manage or supervise client portfolios have a fiduciary
obligation of best execution. Safe Harbor does not manage client accounts. Safe
Harbor only has the ability to select between different model portfolios managed by
a third party money manager.
• Soft Dollar Arrangements
The Securities and Exchange Commission defines soft dollar practices as
arrangement under which products or services other than execution services are
obtained by Safe Harbor from or through a broker-dealer in exchange for directing
Client transactions to the broker-dealer. Safe Harbor may receive products, research
and/or other services from custodians or broker-dealers connected to client
transactions or “soft dollar benefits”. As permitted by Section 28(e) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, Safe Harbor receives economic benefits as a result of
commissions generated from securities transactions by the custodian or broker-
dealer from the accounts of Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor cannot ensure that a particular
client will benefit from soft dollars or the client’s transactions paid for the soft dollar
benefits. Safe Harbor does not seek to proportionately allocate benefits to client
accounts to any soft dollar benefits generated by the accounts.
A conflict of interest exists when Safe Harbor receives soft dollars which could result
in higher commissions charged to Clients. This conflict is mitigated by the fact that
Safe Harbor has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of its Clients and
the services received are beneficial to all Clients.
Aggregating Securities Transactions for Client Accounts
Safe Harbor does not trade for its or its clients’ accounts and therefore aggregation of
securities transactions is not applicable.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
Schedule for Periodic Review of Client Accounts or Financial Plans and Advisory
Persons Involved
Account reviews are performed quarterly by Cory Sickles, Managing Member and
Investment Advisor Representative. Account reviews are performed more frequently
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when market conditions dictate. Financial Plans are considered complete when
recommendations are delivered to the client and an additional review is done only upon
request of client.
Review of Client Accounts on Non-Periodic Basis
Other conditions that may trigger a review of clients’ accounts are changes in the tax
laws, new investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Content of Client Provided Reports and Frequency
Clients receive account statements no less than quarterly for managed accounts.
Account statements are issued by the Third Party Money Manager’s custodian. Client
receives confirmations of each transaction in account from Custodian and an additional
statement during any month in which a transaction occurs.
Under financial planning services, the client will receive a one-time written financial plan.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Economic Benefits Provided to the Advisory Firm from External Sources and
Conflicts of Interest
Financial consultants may be eligible for cash and non-cash compensation including
bonuses, recognition trips and other benefits. Some of these programs may be financed in
whole or in part by unaffiliated third parties, including third party money managers,
which may influence some representatives to favor those managers. See the prior
sections entitled “Fees and Compensation” and “Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations” for more details regarding compensation and conflicts of interests.
Safe Harbor’s investment advisor representatives may receive certain benefits from
Gradient Investments, LLC (and/or its affiliated companies) based on achieving certain
production thresholds. These thresholds are not based on the sale of any specific product
or specific product type. These incentives include marketing assistance, access to
technology, office support, and business trainings and trips. While some of these benefit
the client, such as technology and training, some do not. This creates a conflict of interest
because it gives an incentive to the representative to meet this threshold. This conflict is
mitigated by disclosures, procedures and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to place the best
interest of the Client first and the Clients are not required to purchase any products.
Clients have the option to purchase these products through another insurance agent of
their choosing.
Advisory Firm Payments for Client Referrals
Safe Harbor does not compensate for client referrals.
Item 15: Custody
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide account
statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly. Clients are
urged to compare the account statements received directly from their custodians to the
performance report statements prepared by the Third Party Money Managers.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Safe Harbor has discretion to select appropriate portfolios for clients, but does not have
the discretion to select specific securities.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Safe Harbor does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own
proxies. The client will receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account
or from a transfer agent.
Item 18: Financial Information
Balance Sheet
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Safe Harbor does not serve as a
custodian for client funds or securities and Safe Harbor does not require prepayment of
fees of more than $1200 per client and six months or more in advance.
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Advisory Firm’s Ability to Meet
Commitments to Clients
Safe Harbor has no condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet
contractual commitments to our clients.
Bankruptcy Petitions during the Past Ten Years
Neither Safe Harbor nor its management has had any bankruptcy petitions in the last ten
years.
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Supervised Person Brochure
Part 2B of Form ADV
Cory Sickles, CFF®
Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC
6099 Frantz Road
Dublin, OH 43017
PHONE: 614-760-0670
FAX: 614-760-0675
EMAIL: Cory@safeharborOH.com
Branch Office
4449 Easton Way
Columbus, OH 43219
This brochure supplement provides information about Cory Sickles and
supplements the Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC brochure. Being registered
as a registered investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or
training. Please contact Cory Sickles if you did not receive Safe Harbor Wealth
Advisors, LLC’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of
this supplement.
Additional information about Cory Sickles (CRD#6319909) is available on the
SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
April 10, 2026
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Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV)
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons
Cory Joseph Sickles, CFF®
• Year of birth: 1969
Educational Background and Business Experience
Educational Background:
• Ball State University; Communication Systems Management, Master of Science –
1993
• Ohio University; Communication and Bachelor of Science - 1991
Business Experience:
• Safe Harbor Holdco 1, Inc.; President; 10/2025 to Present
• Safe Harbor Holdco 2, Inc.; President; 10/2025 to Present
• Safe Harbor Intermediate, LLC; Member; 10/2025 to Present
• Meraki Intermediate Holdings, LLC; Member; 10/2025 to Present
• Prosperity Asset Management, LLC; Investment Advisor Representative; 11/2024
– Present
• Safe Harbor Wealth Advisors, LLC; /Investment Adviser Representative; 07/2016
– Present
• Safe Harbor Health, LLC; President/Owner; 06/2019 - Present
• Safe Harbor Retirement Group, LLC; President; 02/2012 – Present
• Safe Harbor Financial Group, LLC; Insurance Sales; 02/2012-Present
• Gradient Investments, LLC; Solicitor; 04/2020-04/2024
• Safe Harbor Wealth Management, LLC; Investment Adviser Representative;
04/2014 – 08/2016
• Comdata Corporation; Transaction Processing; VP Product Development; 08/1993
- 02/2012
Professional Designations
Cory Sickles has earned certifications and credentials that are required to be explained in
further detail.
Certified Financial Fiduciary® (CFF®) is a designation issued by the National Association
of Certified Financial Fiduciaries.
CFF® designation requirements:
• Prerequisites: Candidate must either have 10 years of relevant work experience
or 5 years of experience with a relevant bachelor’s or graduate degree. Candidate
must also complete the applicant profile, disclosure questionnaire and pass a
criminal background check.
• Education requirements: In-person training class.
• Examination type: Final designation exam
• Continuing Education Requirements: 10 hours annually
Disciplinary Information
None to report
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Other Business Activities
Investment Advisor Cory Sickles has a financial industry affiliated business as an
insurance agent and as the President of another insurance company. From time to time,
he will offer clients advice or products from those activities. More than 50% of his
revenue results from commissions from the sale of insurance products. As an insurance
agent, he may receive separate yet typical compensation in the form of commissions for
the sale of insurance products.
Cory Sickles has an additional financial affiliated business as President and owner of Safe
Harbor Health, LLC, where he has agents that provide Medicare supplements. Mr. Sickles
spends around 1% of his time on his Medicare practice.
Cory Sickles is also an investment advisor representative with Prosperity Asset
Management, LLC. This is for succession planning purposes and he is not actively
providing advisory services to Clients of this firm at this time.
These practices represent conflicts of interest because it gives them an incentive to
recommend products based on the commission or fee amount received. This conflict is
mitigated by disclosures, procedures, and the firm’s Fiduciary obligation to place the best
interest of the client first and clients are not required to purchase any products. Clients
have the option to purchase these products and/or through another insurance agent or
investment advisor of their choosing.
Additional Compensation
Cory Sickles receives commissions as an insurance agent but he does not receive any
performance-based fees.
Mr. Sickles may receive certain benefits from Gradient Investments, LLC (and/or its
affiliated companies) based on achieving certain production thresholds. These thresholds
are not based on the sale of any specific product or specific product type. These
incentives include marketing assistance, access to technology, office support, and
business trainings and trips. While some of these benefit the client, such as technology
and training, some do not. This creates a conflict of interest because it gives an incentive
to the representative to meet this threshold. This conflict is mitigated by disclosures,
procedures and the firm’s fiduciary obligation to place the best interest of the Client first.
Clients are not required to use Gradient Investments, LLC or any of its affiliated
companies.
One of the TPM’s to whom we refer clients is Gradient Investments, LLC (“Gradient”), an
SEC-registered investment adviser. Meraki Private Equity, LLC (“MPE”) is a minority
owner (less than 2%) in Gradient. MPE shares common ownership with its wholly-owned
subsidiary Meraki Partner Holdings, LLC (“MPH”). Our parent company, Safe Harbor
Intermediate, LLC is 30% owned by MPH. Cory Sickles owns a minority stake (under 2%)
in an affiliate of MPH called Meraki Intermediate Holdings, LLC (“MIH”). MIH is sole
owner of MPE.
These practices and relationships represent conflicts of interest because Safe Harbor is
paid a Referral Fee for recommending the TPM and may choose to recommend a
particular TPM based on the fee Safe Harbor is to receive. With respect to referrals of
clients to Gradient, Safe Harbor has a conflict to the extent its owners (including Mr.
Sickles) benefit by any increase in value MPE as a result of MPE’s minority ownership in
Gradient. This conflict is mitigated by the fact that Safe Harbor and its investment
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advisory representatives have a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of his
Clients. Clients are not required to accept any recommendation of TPM given by Safe
Harbor and have the option to received investment advice through other money
managers of their choosing.
Supervision
Since Cory Sickles is the sole owner and Managing Member of Safe Harbor Wealth
Advisors, LLC, he is solely responsible for all supervision and formulation and monitoring
of investment advice offered to clients. He will adhere to the policies and procedures as
described in the firm’s Compliance Manual. If you would like to contact Cory Sickles you
may do so by phone at 614-760-0670 or email at cory@safeharborOH.com.
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