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SECOND HALF FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
145 West Center Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 385-1101
www.secondhalfteam.com
March 28, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Firm Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and
business practices of Second Half Financial Partners, LLC, and its investment adviser
representatives. Please direct any questions about the contents of this Firm Brochure to Second
Half Financial Partners, LLC by 863- 385-1101 or by emailing Leila Shaver, Chief Compliance
Officer, at compliance@myrialawyer.com. 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. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional
information about of Second Half Financial Partners, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The site can be searched by using a unique identifying number known
as a CRD number. Second Half Financial Partners, LLC’s CRD number is 163454.
ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES
This Firm Brochure contains information about our business practices as well as a description of
potential conflicts of interest relating to our advisory business that could affect a client’s account
with us. We are providing this material in accordance with Rule 204-3 of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, which requires a registered investment adviser to provide a written disclosure
statement upon entering an advisory relationship.
Since our last other than annual amendment filed on June 18, 2024, the following material
changes have occurred:
CCO Change - My RIA Lawyer remains Compliance Consultant for Second Half Financial Partners,
LLC. Chief Compliance Officer has been amended to reflect Leila Shaver effective August 23. 2024.
Full Brochure Available:
We will provide a new version of the Firm Brochure as necessary when updates or new information
are added, at any time, without charge. To request a complete copy of our Firm Brochure, contact
us by telephone at (863) 385-1101 or by email to compliance@myrialawyer.com.
ITEM 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1
COVER PAGE ........................................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2 MATERIAL CHANGES .................................................................................................................. 2
ITEM 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 3
ITEM 4 ADVISORY SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 5
FIRM DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 5
A.
TAILORED RELATIONSHIPS.......................................................................................... 7
B.
C. WRAP FEE PROGRAMS .................................................................................................. 7
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 7
D.
ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION ....................................................................................................... 7
DESCRIPTION AND BILLING ......................................................................................... 7
A.
OTHER FEES AND PAYMENTS ..................................................................................... 9
B.
REFUND AND TERMINATION POLICY ....................................................................... 9
C.
OTHER COMPENSATION ................................................................................................ 9
D.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ................................. 10
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES ..................................................................................... 10
A.
SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................... 10
B.
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS ..................................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS .................. 10
A. METHODS OF ANALYSIS ............................................................................................. 10
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ......................................................................................... 11
B.
RISK OF LOSS ................................................................................................................. 12
C.
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 16
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS .................................. 16
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES ......................................................................... 16
A.
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS ..................................................................... 16
B.
OTHER MATERIAL RELATIONSHIPS ........................................................................ 17
C.
OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORS .............................................................................. 17
D.
ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND
PERSONAL TRADING ................................................................................................................................ 18
DESCRIPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS .......................................................................... 18
A.
PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS ............................... 18
B.
PROPRIETARY / SIMULTANEOUS TRADING ........................................................... 18
C.
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES ........................................................................................................ 19
SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION ..................................................................... 19
A.
RESEARCH AND OTHER SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS ............................................... 20
B.
DIRECTED BROKERAGE .............................................................................................. 21
C.
ASSET AGGREGATION. ................................................................................................ 22
D.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................... 22
PERIODIC REVIEWS & REPORTS ............................................................................... 22
A.
INTERMITTENT REVIEW FACTORS .......................................................................... 23
B.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ......................................................... 23
ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM OTHERS ..................................................................... 23
A.
COMPENSATION TO UNAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES ......................................... 23
B.
ITEM 15 CUSTODY ................................................................................................................................... 23
CUSTODIAN OF ASSETS............................................................................................... 23
A.
ACCOUNT STATEMENTS ............................................................................................. 24
B.
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION .................................................................................................... 24
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ................................................................................................. 24
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 25
BALANCE SHEET REQUIREMENT ............................................................................. 25
A.
FINANCIAL CONDITION .............................................................................................. 25
B.
BANKRUPTCY PETITION ............................................................................................. 25
C.
ITEM 4 ADVISORY SERVICES
A. FIRM DESCRIPTION
Second Half Financial Partners, LLC (d/b/a Swaine & Leidel Wealth Services, Statler Financial
and Second Half Team) (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “our,” “us,”, “the Firm”, or “Second
Half”) is a Florida Limited Liability Company founded in May of 2012, and that underwent a name
change in January 2021. Second Half has been an SEC-registered investment adviser since July
2018 and is owned by John 3:30, LLC; Fitch Global, LLC and Leidel Capital, Inc. Our majority
owner is Fitch Global, LLC, which is 100% owned by Mike Fitch. John 3:30, LLC is 100% owned
by Will Swaine, and Leidel Capital, Inc. is 100% owned by David Leidel.
TYPES OF ADVISORY SERVICES
We provide investment management services that include the development, presentation and
implementation of investment recommendations, and ongoing supervision and management of
client investment assets. Other services include tax-related management and reporting, periodic
rebalancing, semi-annual and annual reviews with clients. In addition, we offer investment
consulting, estate planning consulting, financial divorce analysis, and retirement income
consulting services.
Asset Management Services
Our approach to wealth management is anchored in our belief that it all starts with a thorough
understanding of the client’s needs. After a series of two to three in person or virtual meetings,
where we work closely with each client to identify their investment goals and objectives, as well
as their risk tolerance and time horizon, we develop a strategy suitable for the client’s needs. The
portfolio that is then presented to the client is a compilation of the aforementioned factors and
addresses the client’s current and future lifestyle needs. Typically, we will construct an investment
portfolio, consisting of various types of securities, including bonds, exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”), and individual securities, to achieve the client’s investment goals. Our investment
approach is primarily long-term focused, but we do sometimes buy, sell, or re-allocate positions
that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the client or due to market
conditions. In order to best serve our clients and their needs, we utilize a diversified approach that
we will discuss in Item 8 of this Brochure. Based on the needs of the client, the Firm sometimes
develops a financial plan using the E-Money tool.
Prior to engaging Second Half, the Firm requires an Investment Advisory Agreement
(“Agreement”) endorsed by the client. The Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the
advisory relationship, including the services we will provide and the fees the clients will incur.
Selection of Third-Party Asset Managers
Our Firm utilizes the services of various third-party managers for the management of certain client
accounts. Investment advice and trading of securities will only be offered by or through the chosen
third-party manager. The Firm will not offer advice on any specific securities or other investments
in connection with this service. Prior to referring clients, our firm will provide initial due diligence
on the third-party money managers and ongoing reviews of their management of client accounts.
In order to assist in the selection of a third-party manager, the Firm will gather client information
pertaining to financial situation, investment objectives, and reasonable restrictions to be imposed
upon the management of the account. The Firm will review third-party money manager reports
provided to the client at least annually. The Firm will contact clients from time to time in order to
review their financial situation and objectives; communicate information to third-party money
managers as warranted; and assist the client in understanding and evaluating the services provided
by the third-party money manager. Clients will be expected to notify the Firm of any changes to
their financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions that could affect their
financial standing.
Financial Consulting
We will provide services on an hourly basis as needed to supplement our other services. Hourly
services include financial planning, accounting for probate purposes, division of assets due to
divorce and other services as directed by the client.
B. TAILORED RELATIONSHIPS
We tailor our services to the individual needs of the client through the use of a risk analysis
questionnaire and the development of a personal profile. Clients are not permitted to impose
restrictions on the types of investments made, as long as those investments fall within the
investment guidelines agreed to with the client. Specific client portfolio decisions and their
implementation are dependent upon the client’s current situation (income, objectives, and most
specifically time horizons for their investment goals).
Clients are permitted to impose limiting restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of
securities.
C. WRAP FEE PROGRAMS
The Firm does not offer a wrap fee program.
Wrap Fee Programs are arrangements between broker-dealers, investment advisers, banks and
other financial institutions and affiliated and unaffiliated investment advisers through which the
clients of such firms receive discretionary investment advisory, execution, clearing and custodial
services in a “bundled” form. In exchange for these “bundled” services, the clients pay an all-
inclusive (or “wrap”) fee determined as a percentage of the assets held in the wrap account.
D. ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
When calculating regulatory assets under management, an Investment Adviser must include the
value of any advisory account over which it exercises continuous and regular advisory or
management services.
As of December 31, 2024, we managed $364,118,987.50 on a discretionary basis. We have no
non- discretionary assets under management.
ITEM 5 FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. DESCRIPTION AND BILLING
Asset Management Services
Clients will pay the advisor a monthly fee for asset management services at an annual rate of up
to 2.00%. Fees are payable monthly in arrears, based on the fair market value of the portfolio and
calculated as a percentage of assets under management as of the last day of the month.
Selection of Third-Party Asset Managers
We are paid by third-party money managers when we refer you to them and you decide to open a
managed account, which creates a conflict of interest. The Firm will split its fee with the third-
party money managers for managing your account. All fees paid to third-party money managers
and the written separate disclosures made to you regarding these fees comply with applicable state
statutes and rules. The Firm will provide you with a copy of the third-party manager’s Form ADV
Part 2A, Form ADV Part 2B, Form CRS (if applicable) and a copy of the third-party money
manager’s privacy policy. The third-party money managers we recommend will not directly
charge you a higher fee than they would have charged without us introducing you to them. When
a third-party manager is engaged, Second Half does not maintain discretionary authority but will
retain oversight responsibilities and can elect to replace the investment manager. This arrangement
will remain for as long as the client is engaged, or until the Second Half agreement is terminated
or expires.
Third party money managers establish and maintain their own separate billing processes which
we have no control over. In general, they will bill you and describe how this works in their separate
written disclosure documents.
Financial Consulting
Financial Consulting services are provided for an hourly fee of $250. We reserve the right to
require a deposit of $2,500 at the inception of the relationship. You will receive an invoice upon
completion of the services that is payable upon receipt. You may pay for financial consulting
services by check.
You may end our financial consulting relationship at any time by providing written notice. Upon
cancellation, we will present you with an invoice for time spent. This invoice is payable upon
receipt. If a deposit was received, the deposit will be applied to the amount due, and an invoice
for the balance will be provided. If there is a credit, a refund will be provided to you.
B. OTHER FEES AND PAYMENTS
In addition to our fees shown above, you are responsible for paying fees associated with investing
your account. These fees include, but are not limited to:
• mutual fund loads (if applicable). These charges are paid to brokers as a form of commission.
While we don’t generally recommend mutual funds, these fees are typically incurred from
mutual funds purchased separately from the Firm.
• management fees for ETFs and mutual funds. These are fees charged by the managers of
the ETF or mutual fund and are a portion of the expenses of the ETF or mutual fund.
• brokerage costs and transaction fees for any securities or fixed income trades. These are
generally charged by your custodian and/or executing broker.
It is important to note that these fees are separate from, and in addition to, our advisory fees.
Additional information about brokerage costs and services is provided in “Item 12: Brokerage
Practices.”
We believe the fees mentioned above are competitive; however, you may be able to obtain similar
services from other sources at a lower price.
Clients may choose their payment method. You may provide authorization for us to deduct our fees
directly from your investment account.
• You must provide authorization in our contract with you for us to deduct fees.
• You will receive a statement from your custodian which shows all transactions in your
account, including the deduction of our fee.
You may elect to pay by check rather than having the payment deducted directly from your account.
Fees can be reduced or waived at the sole discretion of the Firm.
C. REFUND AND TERMINATION POLICY
For any calendar month in which the Firm manages a client’s account for less than a full calendar
month, fees will be prorated for the percentage of the calendar month for which the client’s account
is under management. You may end our advisory relationship by providing written notice. We
will prorate the advisory fees earned through the termination date and send you an invoice for the
advisory fees due.
D. OTHER COMPENSATION
Neither The Firm nor any of its supervised persons accept any compensation for the sale of
securities or other investment products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from
the sales of any securities.
ITEM 6 PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
A. PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
Neither The Firm nor any of its supervised persons accept performance-based fees. Performance-
based fees are fees based on a share of capital gains on, or capital appreciation of the assets of the
client.
B. SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
Neither The Firm nor any of its supervised persons participate in side-by-side management. Side-
by-side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged a performance-
based fee as well as charged another type of fee, such as a flat fee, hourly fee, or an asset-based
fee.
ITEM 7 TYPES OF CLIENTS
Our Firm provides services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and foundations. Our Firm
does not require a minimum account size.
ITEM 8 METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
OF LOSS
A. METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We follow the principles of asset and tactical allocation to construct diversified investment
portfolios that are designed for the long-term and are based on each client’s personal
circumstances (for example, goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, tax considerations). We typically
utilize one or more of the following methods of analysis when providing investment advice to its
clients:
Fundamental analysis concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and expected
future earnings. It involves analyzing a company’s financial statements and health, its
management and competitive advantages and its competitors and markets. Fundamental analysis
is performed on historical and present data but with the goal of making financial forecasts. There
are several possible objectives: to conduct a company stock valuation and predict its probable
price evolution; to make a projection on its business performance; to evaluate its management and
make internal business decisions and to calculate its credit risk. This strategy would normally
encourage equity purchases in stocks that are undervalued or priced below their perceived value.
The risk assumed is that the market will fail to reach expectations of perceived value.
Technical analysis is a method of evaluating securities by relying on the assumption that market
data, such as charts of price, volume and open interest can help predict future (usually short-term)
market trends. It attempts to predict a future stock price or direction based on market trends.
Technical analysis assumes that market psychology influences trading in a way that enables
predicting when a stock will rise or fall. Technical analysis methods employ software and other
financial data management tools to assess various aspects of the marketplace. The risk is that
markets do not always follow patterns and relying solely on this method may not work long term.
Cyclical analysis assumes that markets react in cyclical patterns which, once identified, can be
leveraged to provide performance. Cyclical analysis of economic cycles is used to determine how
these cycles affect the returns of an investment, an asset class or an individual company’s profits.
Cyclical analysis is a time-based assessment that incorporates past and present performance to
determine future value. Cyclical risks exist because the broad economy has been shown to move
in cycles, from periods of peak performance followed by a downturn, then a trough of low activity.
The risks of this strategy are two-fold: (1) the markets do not always repeat cyclical patterns; and
(2) if too many investors begin to implement this strategy, it changes the very cycles of which they
are trying to take advantage.
B. INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
The Firm uses varying methods of analysis aforementioned to determine the proper investment
strategy for each client. We follow the principles of asset and tactical allocation to construct
diversified investment portfolios that are designed for the long-term and are based on each client’s
personal circumstances (for example, goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, tax considerations). Our
portfolios are comprised for the most part of index Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) traded on the
S&P 500 and QQQ Nasdaq, as well as dividend paying stock in different sectors.
The Firm works predominantly with first responders, business owners and individuals planning
for or at retirement. Generally, most retiring first responders and business owners have recurring
income. Other retirees have a lump sum of funds in an account and no recurring income, thereby
relying upon Social Security income. For clients who require more income, the Firm will typically
utilize more bonds and large cap stocks. For most of our first responder clients, we utilize dividend
producing securities. Where clients are the recipients of a pension, the Firm will generally take a
more growth-oriented strategy.
C. RISK OF LOSS
Clients need to be aware that investing in securities involves risk, including loss of the principal.
Every method of analysis has its own inherent risks. To perform an accurate market analysis, we
must have access to current/new market information. We have no control over the dissemination
rate of market information; therefore, unbeknownst to us, certain analyses may be compiled with
outdated market information, severely limiting the value of our analysis. Furthermore, an accurate
market analysis can only produce a forecast of the direction of market values. There can be no
assurances that a forecasted change in market value will materialize into actionable and/or
profitable investment opportunities.
Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and it should not be assumed that
future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy (including the investments
and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by The Firm) will be profitable or equal
any specific performance level(s). We do not represent, warrant, or imply that any services or
methods of analysis can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms,
or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines. Notwithstanding our method
of analysis or investment strategy, the assets within the client’s portfolio are subject to risk of
devaluation or loss. The client should be aware that there are many different events that can affect
the value of the client’s assets or portfolio including, but not limited to, changes in financial status
of companies, market fluctuations, changes in exchange rates, trading suspensions and delays,
economic reports, and natural disasters.
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our investment approach
constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the following investment risks:
•
Interest-rate Risk: Certain investments involve the payment of a fixed or variable rate of
interest to the investment holder. Once an investor has acquired or has acquired the rights
to an investment that pays a particular rate (fixed or variable) of interest, changes in overall
interest rates in the market will affect the value of the interest-paying investment(s) they
hold. In general, changes in prevailing interest rates in the market will have an inverse
relationship to the value of existing, interest-paying investments. In other words, as interest
rates move up, the value of an instrument paying a particular rate (fixed or variable) of
interest will go down. The reverse is generally true as well.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible
and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors
independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political,
economic, and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: Inflation risk involves the concern that in the future, your investment or
proceeds from your investment will not be worth what they are today. Throughout time,
the prices of resources and end-user products generally increase and thus, the same general
goods and products today will likely be more expensive in the future. The longer an
investment is held, the greater the chance that the proceeds from that investment will be
worth less in the future than they are today. Said another way, a dollar tomorrow will likely
get you less than what it can today.
• Prepayment Risk: The returns on the collateral for the deal can change dramatically at
times if the debtors prepay the loans earlier than scheduled.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar
against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as
exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to be
reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e., interest rate). This primarily relates to
fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: This risk is associated with a particular industry or a particular company
within an industry.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product.
For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
Risk Factors relevant to specific securities utilized include:
• Equity Securities. The value of the equity securities is subject to market risk, including
changes in economic conditions, growth rates, profits, interest rates and the market’s
perception of these securities. While offering greater potential for long-term growth, equity
securities are more volatile and riskier than some other forms of investment.
• Exchange Traded Funds (“ETF”). ETFs are a type of investment security, representing
an interest in a passively managed portfolio of securities selected to replicate a securities
index, such as the S&P 500 Index or the Dow Jones Industrial Average, or to represent
exposure to a particular industry or sector. Unlike open-end mutual funds, the shares of
ETFs and closed-end investment companies are not purchased and redeemed by investors
directly with the fund, but instead are purchased and sold through broker-dealers in
transactions on a stock exchange. Because ETF and closed-end fund shares are traded on
an exchange, they may trade at a discount from or a premium to the net asset value per
share of the underlying portfolio of securities. In addition to bearing the risks related to
investments in equity securities, investors in ETFs intended to replicate a securities index
bear the risk that the ETF’s performance may not correctly replicate the performance of the
index. Investors in ETFs, closed-end funds and other investment companies bear a
proportionate share of the expenses of those funds, including management fees, custodial
and accounting costs, and other expenses. Trading in ETF and closed-end fund shares also
entails payment of brokerage commissions and other transaction costs.
• Mutual Fund Shares. Some of the risks of investing in mutual fund shares include: (i) the
price to invest in mutual fund shares is the fund’s per share net asset value (NAV) plus any
shareholder fees that the fund imposes at the time of purchase (such as sales loads), (ii)
investors must pay sales charges, annual fees, and other expenses regardless of how the
fund performs, and (iii) investors typically cannot ascertain the exact make-up of a fund’s
portfolio at any given time, nor can they directly influence which securities the fund
manager buys and sells or the timing of those trades.
• Real Estate Related Securities Risk. Investing in real estate related securities includes,
among others, the following risks: possible declines in the value of real estate; risks related
to general and local economic conditions, including increases in the rate of inflation;
possible lack of availability of mortgage funds; overbuilding; extending vacancies of
properties; increases in competition, property taxes and operating expenses; changes in
zoning laws; costs resulting from cleanup of, and liability to third parties for damages
resulting from environmental problems; casualty or condemnation losses; uninsured
damages from floods, earth quakes or other natural disasters; limitations on and variations
in rents; and changes in interest rates. Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real
estate industry in general. REITs are dependent upon management skills, are not
diversified, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-
liquidation.
• Municipal Bond Risk. Municipal securities issuers may face local economic or business
conditions (including bankruptcy) and litigation, legislation or other political events that
could have a significant effect on the ability of the municipality to make payments on the
interest or principal of its municipal bonds. In addition, because municipalities issue
municipal securities to finance similar types of projects, such as education, healthcare,
transportation, infrastructure and utility projects, conditions in those sectors can affect the
overall municipal bond market. Furthermore, changes in the financial condition of one
municipality may affect the overall municipal bond market. The municipal obligations in
which clients invest will be subject to credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, credit spread
risk, selection risk, call and redemption risk and tax risk, and the occurrence of any one of
these risks may materially and adversely affect the value of the Client’s assets or profits.
• Fixed Income Securities Risk. Prices of fixed income securities tend to move inversely
with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in rates will adversely affect fixed income
security prices. The longer the effective maturity and duration of the client’s portfolio, the
more the portfolio’s value is likely to react to interest rates. For example, securities with
longer maturities sometimes offer higher yields, but are subject to greater price shifts as a
result of interest rate changes than debt securities with shorter maturities. Some fixed
income securities give the issuer the option to call, or redeem, the securities before their
maturity dates. If an issuer calls its security during a time of declining interest rates, we
might have to reinvest the proceeds in an investment offering a lower yield, and therefore
might not benefit from any increase in value as a result of declining interest rates. During
periods of market illiquidity or rising interest rates, prices of callable issues are subject to
increased price fluctuation.
While this information provides a synopsis of the events that may affect a client’s investments,
this listing is not exhaustive. Although the Firm’s methods of analysis and investment strategies
do not present any significant or unusual risks, all investment programs have certain risks that are
borne by the investor. Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Clients
should understand that there are inherent risks associated with investing and depending on the risk
occurrence; CLIENTS MAY SUFFER LOSS OF ALL OR PART OF THE CLIENT’S
PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT.
ITEM 9 DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s evaluation of The Firm or
the integrity of The Firm’s management.
Some of our advisers have reportable events. For full details, visit www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and
search by the adviser’s CRD number. A summary is below:
Mr. Swaine paid a fine in 2019 to the Florida Office of Financial Regulation after certain clients
were mistakenly charged advisory fees during an account transfer. The fees were charged in error
and were refunded to the clients. Second Half does not believe this event is material to a
prospective client’s determination as to whether Mr. Swaine or Second Half are capable of
delivering quality fiduciary services to its clients. Mr. Swaine’s CRD Number is 4072112.
ITEM 10 OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
A. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES
Second Half is not a registered broker-dealer and does not have an application pending to register
as a broker-dealer. Furthermore, none of Second Half’s management or supervised persons is a
registered representative of, nor has an application pending to register as a representative of, a
broker-dealer.
B. FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS
Second Half is not a registered Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or
Commodity Trading Advisor and does not have an application pending to register as such.
Furthermore, the Firm’s management and supervised persons are not registered as and do not have
an application pending to register as an associated person of the foregoing entities.
C. OTHER MATERIAL RELATIONSHIPS
Certain representatives of our firm are also licensed insurance agents affiliated with various
insurance agencies. If you elect to implement insurance recommendations through our
representatives, they will receive the normal and customary commissions. In these situations, a
conflict of interest exists between the interests of the client and Second Half. Clients of Second
Half are under no obligation to implement insurance recommendations through its representatives.
William Swaine and David Leidel are both managing members of Platinum Financial Partners,
LLC f/k/a U.S. Tax, LLC (“Platinum Financial”), an insurance agency through which William
Swaine and David Leidel sell insurance products.
In their separate capacity, William Swaine, Phillip Statler and David Leidel assist individuals with
preparing tax returns and represent them before the IRS. Additionally, both Mr. Leidel and Mr.
Swaine are each 25% owners of Heartland Tax and Accounting, LLC. These arrangements create
a conflict of interest for Second Half to recommend clients utilize William Swaine and/or David
Leidel for such services. To mitigate this conflict, Second Half will act in the client’s best interest.
Furthermore, clients of Second Half are under no obligation to use William Swaine, David Leidel,
or Heartland Tax and Accounting, LLC for such services.
William Swaine and David Leidel also are partners in a venture with independent adviser Murrell
Winter called Swan Investment Strategies, LLC, through which Mr. Winter sells insurance
products to clients. As Messrs. Swaine, Leidel, and Winter have an economic interest in Swan
Investment Strategies, LLC, this creates a conflict of interest for Messrs. Swaine and Leidel to
recommend insurance products to clients through Swan Investment Strategies. To mitigate this
conflict, Second Half will act in the client’s best interest. Furthermore, clients of Second Half are
under no obligation to implement insurance recommendations through Swan Investment
Strategies.
D. OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Second Half may refer some clients to third-party investment managers to manage all or a portion
of the client funds. Second Half may receive compensation as a result of this engagement. The
client will receive the disclosure brochures of both parties as required. The fees will not exceed
any limits imposed by any Regulatory agency. Second Half will always act in the best interest of
the client, including determining which third party manager to recommend. When a third-party
investment manager is engaged, Second Half does not maintain discretionary trading authority but
will retain oversight responsibility and can elect to replace the investment manager. Second Half
and the investment manager will share, in proportion to the contract, for as long as the client is
engaged, or until the Second Half agreement is terminated or expires. The client will not pay
additional fees as a result of this arrangement.
ITEM 11 CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN
CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
A. DESCRIPTION OF CODE OF ETHICS
All employees of Second Half must act in an ethical and professional manner. In view of the
foregoing and applicable provisions of relevant law, we have adopted a Code of Ethics in its
Employee Policies and Procedures Manual to specify and prohibit certain types of transactions
deemed to create conflicts of interest (or the potential for or the appearance of such conflicts), and
to establish reporting requirements and enforcement procedures relating to personal trading by our
personnel. Second Half’s Code of Ethics in its Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, which
specifically deals with professional standards, insider trading, personal trading, gifts and
entertainment, and fiduciary duties, establishes ideals for ethical conduct based upon fundamental
principles of openness, integrity, honesty, and trust. We will provide a copy of our Code of Ethics
to any client or prospective client upon request.
B. PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
Second Half nor its affiliated persons recommend or effect transactions in securities in which any
related person may have material financial interest.
C. PROPRIETARY / SIMULTANEOUS TRADING
At times, Second Half or its affiliated persons buy or sell securities for /their own accounts that
they have also recommended to clients. However, any purchase or sale of a security by the Firm
or a related person is subject to the Firm’s fiduciary duty to clients. From time to time,
representatives of the Firm buy or sell securities for themselves at or around the same time as those
securities are purchased for the Firm’s clients. In any instance where similar securities are
bought or sold, the Firm will uphold its fiduciary duty by transacting on behalf of the client before
transacting for its own benefit. The Firm will also document any transactions that could be
construed as conflicts of interest. To mitigate or remedy any conflicts of interest or perceived
conflicts of interest, the Firm monitors its proprietary and personal trading reports for adherence
to its Code of Ethics.
ITEM 12 BROKERAGE PRACTICES
A. SELECTION AND RECOMMENDATION
We require that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-registered
broker/dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and
operated and are not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account
and buy and sell securities when we instruct them to. While we require that you use Schwab as
custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do so and will open your account with Schwab by
entering into an account agreement directly with them. We do not open the account for you,
although we are available to assist you in doing so. If you do not wish to place your assets with
Schwab, then we cannot manage your account.
Not all advisors require their clients to use a particular broker-dealer or other custodian selected
by the advisor. Even though your account is maintained at Schwab, we can still use other brokers
to execute trades for your account. We seek to use a custodian/broker who will hold your assets
and execute transactions on terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared to other
available providers and their services. Although cost is one consideration, obtaining the lowest
possible commission on the transaction is not the determinative factor. Rather, we consider a wide
range of factors, including, among others:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally
without a separate fee for custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded
funds (ETFs), etc.)
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates,
other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, such as a selection of third-
party asset managers.
B. RESEARCH AND OTHER SOFT DOLLAR BENEFITS
Under “soft dollar” arrangements, one or more of the brokerage firms would provide or pay the
costs of certain services, equipment, or other items. These soft dollar benefits are attributed to the
investment advisor by reducing its expenses; however, the amount of the fee paid to the investment
advisor by the client would not be reduced. Making allocations to brokerage businesses with soft
dollar arrangements could enhance the ability to obtain research, optimal execution and other
benefits on behalf of clients.
The Firm receives soft dollars as discussed in more detail below.
Services That May Not Directly Benefit You.
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not directly
benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and administering
our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third
parties. We may use this research to service all or some substantial number of our clients’ accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also
makes available software and other technology that:
• Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
• Provide pricing and other market data
• Facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Services That Generally Benefit Only Us.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services generally benefit only us and include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
Schwab provides some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors
to provide the services to us. Schwab sometimes also discounts or waives its fees for some of these
services or pay all or a part of a third-party’s fees. From time to time, Schwab also provides us
with other benefits, such as occasional business entertainment of our personnel.
C. DIRECTED BROKERAGE
Second Half requires that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), a FINRA-
registered broker/dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. This arrangement is designed
to maximize efficiency and to be cost effective for our clients. By requiring clients to use Schwab,
which we have approved, we seek to achieve “best execution” of client transactions. Not all
investment advisors require clients to agree to directed brokerage.
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you separately
for custody services but is compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that
it executes or that settle into your Schwab account. In addition to commissions, Schwab charges
you a flat dollar amount as a “prime broker” or “trade away” fee for each trade that we have
executed by a different broker- dealer but where the securities bought or the funds from the
securities sold are deposited (settled) into your Schwab account. These fees are in addition to the
commissions or other compensation you pay the executing broker-dealer. Because of this, in order
to minimize your trading costs, we have Schwab execute most trades for your account.
D. ASSET AGGREGATION
There are occasions on which portfolio transactions will be executed as part of concurrent
authorizations to purchase or sell the same security for another client.
We sometimes choose to block (aggregate) trades for your account with those of other client
accounts, if we determine, in our sole discretion, that it is advantageous for our clients. When we
place a block trade, all participants included in the block receive the same price per share on the
trade. The price is calculated by averaging the price of all of the shares traded. Due to the averaging
of price over all of the participating accounts, aggregated trades could be either advantageous or
disadvantageous. Commission costs are not averaged. You will pay the same commission whether
your trade is placed as part of a block or on an individual basis. The objective of the aggregated
orders will be to allocate the executions in a manner that is deemed equitable to the accounts
involved.
For clients enrolled in the Intelligent Portfolio Program, Schwab may aggregate purchase and sale
orders for ETFs across accounts enrolled in the Program, including both accounts for our clients
and accounts for clients of other independent investment advisory firms using the Platform.
ITEM 13 REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
A. PERIODIC REVIEWS & REPORTS
Investment Management
All investment management accounts are reviewed at least annually by Second Half’s investment
adviser representatives. All accounts are reviewed in relation to their target portfolio weights,
market movements, changes in fund recommendations, and shifts in target asset allocations.
We do not provide regular reports to investment management clients. These clients will receive
statements directly from Schwab which contain information about all transactions made in the
account.
Financial Consulting and Analysis
Some clients request ongoing review of plans we create. We review the documents and
performance of these ongoing plans and have a face-to-face meeting as needed. More frequent
reviews are done by client request. All reviews are performed by the Firm’s principals.
Other than the plan generated by the review of the client account, we do not provide reports to
clients.
B. INTERMITTENT REVIEW FACTORS
Intermittent reviews will be triggered by substantial market fluctuation, material changes in the
market, economic or political events, or health crises such as a pandemic. Clients are advised to
notify Second Half promptly if there are any material changes in their financial situation, investment
objectives, or in the event they wish to place restrictions on their account.
ITEM 14 CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
A. ECONOMIC BENEFITS FROM OTHERS
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services it
makes available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their
accounts at Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of
interest are described above (see “Item 12: Brokerage Practices”). The availability to us of
Schwab’s products and services is not based on us giving particular investment advice, such as
buying or selling particular securities for our clients.
B. COMPENSATION TO UNAFFILIATED THIRD PARTIES
We do not compensate, directly or indirectly, any person who is not a supervised person of Second
Half for client referrals.
ITEM 15 CUSTODY
A. CUSTODIAN OF ASSETS
Custody means holding, directly or indirectly, client funds or securities, or having any authority
to obtain possession of them. Under government regulations, we are deemed to have custody of
your assets if, for example, you authorize us to instruct Schwab to deduct our advisory fees directly
from your account. We will not maintain physical possession of client funds and securities.
Instead, client’s funds and securities are held by Schwab.
While we do not have physical custody of client funds or securities, many clients elect to have
their advisory fees paid by the custodian directly from the custodial brokerage account that holds
client funds. Prior to permitting direct debit of fees, each client provides written authorization
permitting fees to be paid directly from the custodian.
B. ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Although the Second Half is the client’s adviser, you will receive account statements directly from
Schwab at least quarterly, which you should carefully review promptly when you receive them.
You should compare asset values, holdings, and fees on the statement to that in the account
statement issued the previous period. Account statements will be sent to the email or postal mailing
address you provided to Schwab.
ITEM 16 INVESTMENT DISCRETION
As one of the conditions of managing your account, you are required to provide us with
discretionary authority to manage your assets. Discretionary authority means that you are giving
us a limited power of attorney to place trades on your behalf. This limited power of attorney does
not allow us to withdraw money from your account, other than advisory fees if you agree to give
us that authority. You grant us discretionary authority by completing the following items:
• Sign the Investment Advisory Agreement (“Agreement”) with us, which provides a limited
power of attorney for us to place trades on your behalf. Any limitations to the trading
authorization will be added to the agreement.
• Provide us with discretionary authority on the new account forms that are submitted to
Schwab as the broker/dealer acting as custodian for your account(s).
Clients may place reasonable limitations on our discretionary authority with respect to legacy
positions held in the account. All such restrictions must be provided in writing.
ITEM 17 VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Second Half does not accept the authority to vote proxies on your behalf, however we will provide
guidance about how to vote specific proxies upon request. You will receive proxies and other
related paperwork directly from your custodian.
ITEM 18 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. BALANCE SHEET REQUIREMENT
We do not charge or solicit pre-payment of more than $1,200 in fees per client six months or more
in advance.
B. FINANCIAL CONDITION
We do not have any financial impairment that would preclude us from meeting contractual
commitments to clients.
C. BANKRUPTCY PETITION
We have not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the last 10 years.