Overview
Assets Under Management: $798 million
Headquarters: LITTLETON, CO
High-Net-Worth Clients: 152
Average Client Assets: $5 million
Services Offered
Services: Portfolio Management for Individuals, Investment Advisor Selection
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (08 26 2025 SFC FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | and above | 1.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $15,000 | 1.50% |
| $5 million | $75,000 | 1.50% |
| $10 million | $150,000 | 1.50% |
| $50 million | $750,000 | 1.50% |
| $100 million | $1,500,000 | 1.50% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 152
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 96.00
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $5 million
Total Client Accounts: 1,069
Discretionary Accounts: 1,069
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 112227
Last Filing Date: 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Website: https://sprinklefinancial.com
Form ADV Documents
Additional Brochure: 08 26 2025 SFC FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (2025-08-26)
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Item 1: Cover Page
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A
Investment Adviser Brochure
1520 West Canal Court, Suite 220
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 297-2185
August 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Sprinkle
Financial Consultants, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”). If you have any questions about the contents of
this Brochure, please contact Scott K. Sprinkle, Managing Member and Chief Compliance
Officer, at (303) 297-2185 or Scott@sprinklefinancial.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. 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.
We are a registered investment adviser. Please note that use of the term “registered
investment advisor” and a description of the Firm and/or our employees as “registered” does
not imply a certain level of skill or training. For more information on the qualifications of the
Firm and our employees who advise you, we encourage you to review this Brochure and the
Brochure Supplement(s).
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes
Annual Update
In this Item of Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC’s (SFC or the Firm) Form ADV 2, the Firm is
required to discuss any material changes that have been made to Form ADV since the last
Annual Amendment.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last Annual Amendment filing on March 21, 2024, the Firm has no Material Changes
to report.
Full Brochure Available
SFC’s Form ADV may be requested at any time, without charge by contacting Scott K. Sprinkle,
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, at (303) 297-2185 or
Scott@sprinklefinancial.com.
Additional information about our Firm is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. 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.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page .......................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2: Summary of Material Changes ........................................................................................... 2
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................... 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................................... 6
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management ................................................. 9
Item 7: Types of Clients ................................................................................................................. 10
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................... 11
Item 9: Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 13
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................ 14
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading . 15
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................ 17
Item 13: Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................ 20
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ..................................................................... 21
Item 15: Custody ........................................................................................................................... 22
Item 16: Investment Discretion .................................................................................................... 24
Item 17: Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................. 25
Item 18: Financial Information ..................................................................................................... 26
Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement .................................................. 27
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Description and Types of Advisory Services
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC (SFC) is an investment adviser providing investment advisory
services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, trusts and charitable organizations. SFC was
founded in 1994.
Principal Owners
SFC is owned by three individuals, each a member of the management team; Scott K. Sprinkle,
Sean G. Sprinkle, and Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr.
Investment Management Services
SFC provides its clients with discretionary investment management services. SFC provides
continuous advice to clients regarding investment of client assets based on the individual needs
of the client. SFC collects data through personal discussions and questionnaires and reviews risk
tolerance, financial goals and objectives, and time horizons. Additional meetings may include a
review of additional financial information; sources of income, assets owned, existing insurance,
liabilities, wills, trusts, business agreements, tax returns, investments, and personal and family
obligations.
This data is used to develop client goals and objectives based upon personal circumstances.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the client (i.e., maximum capital
appreciation, growth, income, growth and income, etc.).
In performing its services, SFC shall not be required to verify any information received from the
client or from the client’s other professionals and is expressly authorized to rely thereon. The
client is free to accept or reject any recommendation made by the SFC. Moreover, each client is
advised that it remains his/her/its responsibility to promptly notify SFC if there is ever any
change in his/her/its financial situation or investment objectives for the purpose of
reviewing/evaluating/revising SFC’s previous recommendations and/or services.
Independent Investment Manager Search and Monitoring
SFC may perform management searches and analysis of various independent investment
managers for the purposes of managing the client's portfolio assets Based on a client's
individual circumstances and needs, SFC will determine, with the client, which independent
investment manager's portfolio management services are appropriate for that client. Factors
considered in making this determination include total asset value, management style, risk
tolerance, the opinion of each client and the investment philosophy of the independent
manager. Clients should refer to the independent investment manager's disclosure document
for a full description of the services offered.
Tailored Relationships
SFC tailors investment advisory services to the individual needs of the client.
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Fiduciary Statement
We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment
advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are
also fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts.
We have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time,
the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. We must take into
consideration each client’s objectives and act in the best interests of the client. We are
prohibited from engaging in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of the client. We
have the following responsibilities when working with a client:
• To render impartial advice;
• To make appropriate recommendations based on the client’s needs, financial
circumstances, and investment objectives;
• To exercise a high degree of care and diligence to ensure that information is presented
in an accurate manner and not in a way to mislead;
• To have a reasonable basis, information, and understanding of the facts in order to
provide appropriate recommendations and representations;
• Disclose any material conflict of interest in writing; and
• Treat clients fairly and equitably.
Regulations prohibit us from:
• Employing any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud a client;
• Making any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or omitting to state a material
fact when communicating with a client;
• Engaging in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as
fraud or deceit upon a client; or
• Engaging in any manipulative act or practice with a client.
We will act with competence, dignity, integrity, and in an ethical manner, when working with
clients. We will use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement when
conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, trading, promoting our
services, and engaging in other professional activities.
Wrap Fee Programs
SFC does not participate in a Wrap Fee Program.
Client Assets
As of December 31, 2024, SFC manages approximately $869,837,741 million in assets; all assets
are managed on a discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Compensation
SFC bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management, fixed fees, and hourly charges.
SFC’s fees are described below.
Compensation – Investment Management Services
In the event the client desires, the client can engage SFC to provide investment management
services on a fee-only basis. In the event the client determines to engage SFC on a fee-only
basis, SFC shall charge an annual investment management fee based upon a percentage of the
market value of the assets being managed by SFC. The investment management fee is
graduated based on assets under management, and ranges from 1.50% - 0.225% as specifically
set forth on the fee schedule attached to the Investment Advisory Agreement executed by the
client. The investment management fee is dependent upon both objective and subjective
factors, including the market value of assets under management, the specific type of
investment management services to be rendered, and the overall complexity of the investment
management process.
SFC’s annual investment management fee shall be prorated and paid quarterly, in arrears,
based upon the market value of the assets on the last day of the previous quarter.
In addition, SFC may provide investment related consulting services on a fixed fee or hourly fee
basis. Fixed fees generally range from $2,500 - $50,000, and hourly rates range up to $750 per
hour, depending upon the professional rendering the service and the scope of the work to be
provided.
Other Fees
Clients pay custodians brokerage commissions and/or transaction fees for effecting certain
securities transactions (i.e., transactions fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds,
commissions are charged for individual equity/debt securities transactions). The client will also
incur, relative to all mutual fund purchases, charges imposed at the mutual fund level (e.g.,
management fees and other fund expenses).
These fees and expenses are described in each fund’s or sub account’s prospectus. These fees
will generally include a management fee, other expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the
fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge.
A client could invest in a mutual fund or sub-account directly, without the services of SFC. In
that case, the client would not receive the services provided by SFC which are designed, among
other things, to assist the client in developing their overall investment plan and determining
which mutual funds or sub-accounts are most appropriate to each client’s financial condition
and objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds/sub-
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accounts and the fees charged by SFC to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by
the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Such charges, commissions and fees are exclusive of and in addition to SFC’s fee, and SFC shall
not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Agreement Terms
The Investment Advisory Agreement between SFC and the client will continue in effect until
terminated by either party by written notice. SFC’s investment management fee shall be
prorated through the date of termination, and any remaining balance shall be promptly
refunded to the client.
Neither SFC nor the client may assign the Investment Advisory Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party. Transactions that do not result in a change of actual control
or management of SFC shall not be considered an assignment.
Cash Balances
Some of your assets may be held as cash and remain uninvested. Holding a portion of your
assets in cash and cash alternatives, i.e., money market fund shares, may be based on your
desire to have an allocation to cash as an asset class, to support a phased market entrance
strategy, to facilitate transaction execution, to have available funds for withdrawal needs or to
pay fees or to provide for asset protection during periods of volatile market conditions. Your
cash and cash equivalents will be subject to our investment advisory fees unless otherwise
agreed upon. You may experience negative performance on the cash portion of your portfolio if
the investment advisory fees charged are higher than the returns you receive from your cash.
Retirement Plan Rollover Recommendations
As part of our investment advisory services to our clients, we may recommend that clients roll
assets from their employer’s retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 457, or ERISA 403(b) account
(collectively, a “Plan Account”), to an individual retirement account, such as a SIMPLE IRA, SEP
IRA, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA (collectively, an “IRA Account”) that we will advise on the
client’s behalf. We may also recommend rollovers from IRA Accounts to Plan Accounts, from
Plan Accounts to Plan Accounts, and from IRA Accounts to IRA Accounts.
If the client elects to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to our advisement, we will charge
the client an asset-based fee as set forth in the advisory agreement the client executed with our
firm. This creates a conflict of interest because it creates a financial incentive for our firm to
recommend the rollover to the client (i.e., receipt of additional fee-based compensation).
Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover,
if clients do complete the rollover, clients are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA
advised on by our firm. Due to the foregoing conflict of interest, when we make rollover
recommendations, we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in our clients’ best
interests and not put our interests ahead of our clients.’
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Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• never put our financial interests ahead of our clients’ when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
•
follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in our
clients’ best interests;
• charge no more than a reasonable fee for our services; and
• give clients basic information about conflicts of interest.
Many employers permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in their company
plan. Also, current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan before
they retire or change jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to
the extent the following options are available, clients should consider the costs and benefits of
a rollover. Note that an employee will typically have four options in this situation:
1. leaving the funds in the employer’s (former employer’s) plan;
2. moving the funds to a new employer’s retirement plan;
3. cashing out and taking a taxable distribution from the plan; or
4. rolling the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has positives and negatives. Because of that, along with the importance
of understanding the differences between these types of accounts, we will provide clients with
an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of both account types and document the
basis for our belief that the rollover transaction we recommend is in your best interests.
General Information on Compensation
SFC, in its sole discretion, may charge a lesser management fee based upon certain criteria (i.e.,
anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of
assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, negotiations with client, etc.).
Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available from other
registered investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Neither SFC nor any of its Supervised Persons (employees) accepts performance-based fees
(fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
SFC does not use a performance-based fee structure because of the potential 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.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
Types of Clients
As described in Item 4, SFC‘s clients include individuals, high-net worth individuals, trusts, and
charitable organizations.
Account Minimums
SFC requires a minimum account of $1,000,000 for investment advisory clients, although this
may be negotiable under certain circumstances. SFC may group certain related client accounts
for the purposes of achieving the minimum account size.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
SFC employs fundamental security analysis methods, described as:
Fundamental Analysis. SFC attempts to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at
economic and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the
financial condition and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is
underpriced (indicating it may be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time
to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a
potential risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market
regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Investment Strategies
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. In most cases, clients
execute an Investment Policy Statement that documents their objectives and their desired
investment strategy. Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases,
and margin transactions.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a
reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the loss of
future earnings. Although we manage assets in a manner consistent with your investment
objectives and risk tolerance, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful.
You should be prepared to bear the following risks of loss:
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Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become
less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• 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: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar next year will not buy
as much as a dollar today, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of
inflation.
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• 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: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding
oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They
carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its
income from a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• 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.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the
risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in
good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan
obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
• Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase
morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international
boundaries, and causing significant economic, social, and political disruption.
• Cybersecurity Risk: A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and
unintentional events that may cause an account to lose proprietary information,
suffer data corruption, or lose operational capacity. This in turn could cause an
account to incur regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and additional
compliance costs associated with corrective measures, and/or financial loss.
• Custodial Risk: This risk is the probability that a party to a transaction will be unable
or unwilling to fulfill its contractual obligations either due to technological errors,
control failures, malfeasance, or potential regulatory liabilities.
SFC reserves the right to advise clients on any other type of investment that it deems
appropriate based on the client’s stated goals and objectives. SFC may also provide advice on
any type of investment held in a client’s portfolio at the inception of the advisory relationship
or on any investment on which the client requests advice.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of SFC or the integrity of SFC’s
management. SFC and its management persons have never had any legal or disciplinary
disclosures.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities – Broker-Dealers
SFC is not registered as a broker-dealer, and none of its management persons are registered
representatives of a broker-dealer.
Financial Industry Activities – Futures and Commodities
Neither SFC nor any of its management persons are registered as (or associated with) a futures
commissions merchant, commodity pool operator, or a commodity trading advisor.
Financial Industry Activities – Accountant or Accounting Firm
SFC is owned by the individual members of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC (S&A), a certified public
accounting firm. The individual members of S&A are certified public accountants.
SFC does not render accounting services nor tax planning services to its clients. To the extent
that a client requires accounting services, SFC will refer the client to S&A. These services shall
be rendered independent of SFC pursuant to a separate agreement between the client and
S&A. S&A may provide financial planning services. These services may include a review of all
aspects of a client’s current financial situation, including the following components: cash
management, risk management, insurance, education funding, goal setting, retirement
planning, estate and charitable giving planning, tax planning, and capital needs planning. Clients
understand that when SFC is engaged to address only certain components, the client’s overall
financial and investment issues may not be taken into consideration.
Other Investment Advisors
SFC may assist in the due diligence process for the selection of other investment advisers for its
clients. SFC does not receive any referral fees or compensation from these outside advisers.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
SFC employees must comply with a Code of Ethics and Statement for Insider Trading (the Code).
The Code describes the Firms’ high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to its
clients. The Code’s key provisions include:
• Statement of General Principles
• Policy on reporting of Personal Securities Transactions
• A prohibition on Insider Trading
• Restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts
• Procedures to detect and deter misconduct and violations
• Requirement to maintain confidentiality of client information
Scott K. Sprinkle, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer reviews all employee trades
each quarter. His trades are reviewed by Sean G. Sprinkle. These reviews ensure that personal
trading does not affect the markets, and that clients of SFC receive preferential treatment.
Our employees must acknowledge the terms of the Code at least annually, and any employee
not in compliance with the Code may be subject to termination. We will provide a copy of our
Code upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Personal Securities Transactions
SFC and its employees may buy or sell securities identical to those recommended to clients for
their personal accounts. SFC’s Code is designed to assure that the personal securities
transactions, activities, and interests of the employees of SFC will not interfere with (i) making
decisions in the best interest of advisory clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at
the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code certain
classes of securities, primarily mutual funds, have been designated as exempt transactions,
based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the best interest of
SFC’s clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many transactions. Nonetheless,
because the Code in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the same
securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market activity by
a client in a security held by an employee. Employee trading is continually monitored under the
Code, and designed to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between SFC and its clients.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Financial Interest and Principal/Agency Cross
SFC and its employees do not recommend to clients, or buy or sell for client accounts, securities
in which they have a material financial interest.
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It is SFC’s policy that the Firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities transactions
for client accounts. SFC will also not cross trades between client accounts.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Aggregation
SFC and its employees may trade in the same securities with client accounts on an aggregated
basis when consistent with SFC’s obligation of best execution. In such circumstances, the
affiliated and client accounts will share commission costs equally and receive securities at a
total average price. SFC will retain records of the trade order (specifying each participating
account) and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order.
Completed orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders
will be allocated on a pro rata basis. Any exceptions will be explained on the order.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
SFC does not receive formal soft dollar benefits other than execution from broker/dealers in
connection with client securities transactions. See disclosure below in “Directed Brokerage –
Other Economic Benefits.”
Brokerage for Client Referrals
SFC does not receive client referrals from broker/dealers.
Client Directed Brokerage
The client may direct SFC to use a particular broker-dealer (subject to the SFC’s right to decline
and/or terminate the engagement) to execute some or all transactions for the client’s account.
In such event, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with that
broker-dealer, and SFC will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-
dealers or be able to “batch” the client’s transactions for execution through other broker-
dealers with orders for other accounts managed by SFC. As a result, client may pay higher
commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net prices,
on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. In the event that
transactions for client accounts are affected through a broker-dealer that refers investment
management clients to the SFC, the potential for conflict of interest may arise.
Directed Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits
SFC may recommend that clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab Advisor
Services division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), a FINRA registered broker-dealer,
member SIPC, to maintain custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts.
Although SFC may recommend that clients establish accounts at Schwab, it is the client’s
decision to custody assets with Schwab. SFC is independently owned and operated and not
affiliated with Schwab.
Schwab provides SFC with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are
typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally are available to
independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them so long as a
total of at least $10 million of the advisor’s clients’ assets are maintained in accounts at
Schwab. These services are not contingent upon SFC committing to Schwab any specific amount
of business (assets in custody or trading commissions). Schwab’s brokerage services include the
execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would
require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For SFC client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately
for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions and other
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transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab
or that settle into Schwab accounts.
Schwab also makes available to SFC other products and services that benefit SFC but may not
directly benefit its clients’ accounts. Many of these products and services may be used to
service all or some substantial number of SFC’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at
Schwab.
Schwab’s products and services that assist SFC in managing and administering clients’ accounts
include software and other technology that (i) provide access to client account data (such as
trade confirmations and account statements); (ii) facilitate trade execution and allocate
aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts; (iii) provide research, pricing and other
market data; (iv) facilitate payment of SFC’s fees from its clients’ accounts; and (v) assist with
back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting.
Schwab also offers other services intended to help SFC manage and further develop its business
enterprise. These services may include: (i) compliance, legal and business consulting; (ii)
publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and (iii) access
to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers. Schwab
may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of services rendered
to SFC.
Schwab may discount or waive fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay
all or a part of the fees of a third-party providing these services to SFC. Schwab may also
provide other benefits such as educational events or occasional business entertainment of SFC
personnel. In evaluating whether to recommend that clients custody their assets at Schwab,
SFC may take into account the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and
other arrangements as part of the total mix of factors it considers and not solely on the nature,
cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which may create a
potential conflict of interest.
Other third-party service providers may provide non-cash benefits to SFC and/or its employees
from time to time. These economic benefits may include, but are not limited to, waivers or
reductions of conference registration fees, meals, entertainment, and promotional premium
items that have nominal value. SFC believes these economic benefits do not, either individually
or collectively, impair SFC’s independence.
Trade Aggregation
At the sole discretion of SFC, aggregate purchases or sales of the same security, instrument or
obligation may be transacted on the same day for multiple accounts of one or more of SFC’s
clients. Although such aggregations potentially could be either advantageous or
disadvantageous to any one or more particular accounts, they will be affected only when SFC
believes that to do so will be in the best interest of the affected accounts. When transactions
are so aggregated the actual prices applicable to the aggregation transaction will be deemed to
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have purchased or sold its share of the security, instrument, or obligation at the average price.
If a partial execution is attained at the end of the trading day, SFC will generally allocate shares
on a pro rata basis but may fill small orders entirely before applying the pro rata allocation.
Accounts for SFC or its employees may be included in a block trade with client accounts.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Reviews
We monitor client portfolios as part of an ongoing process, and regular account reviews are
generally conducted on a quarterly basis. Reviews could also occur at the time of new deposits,
material changes in the client’s financial information, changes in economic cycles, at our
discretion or as often as the client directs. Reviews entail analyzing securities, sensitivity to
overall markets, economic changes, investment results, asset allocation, etc., to ensure the
investment strategy and expectations are structured to continue to meet the client’s objectives.
These reviews are conducted by one of our Investment Advisor Representatives.
Clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with us and to inform us of
any changes.
Reporting
At least quarterly, the custodian provides clients with transaction confirmation notices, and
account statements for each client account, which may include individual holdings, cost basis
information, deposits and withdrawals, accrued income, dividends, and performance. We may
also provide clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and
performance.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation
SFC does not receive any formal economic benefits (other than normal compensation as
described in Item 12) from any firm or individual for providing investment advice.
Other Compensation – Mutual Funds, Investment Management Firms and Custodians
SFC may receive other economic benefits from mutual fund, investment management firms or
custodians, including educational events or occasional business entertainment of SFC
personnel. SFC does not believe these economic benefits create a material conflict of interest.
Compensation – Client Referrals
SFC has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals came from
current clients, attorneys, CPA’s, accountants, other professionals, executives, employees,
personal friends of employees, and other similar sources. SFC does not compensate referring
parties for these referrals. Also, SFC doesn’t accept referral fees from outside parties.
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Item 15: Custody
Custody – Fee Debiting
Both SFC’s Investment Advisory Agreement and the custodian’s custodial/clearing agreement
may authorize the custodian to debit the account for the amount of the SFC’s investment
management fee and to directly remit that management fee to SFC in accordance with required
SEC procedures. Client investment assets will be held with a custodian agreed upon by the
client and SFC. The custodian is advised in writing of the limitation of SFC’s access to the
account. The custodian sends a statement to the client, at least quarterly, indicating all
amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of advisory fees paid directly to SFC.
Custody – First Party Money Transfers
Clients may provide SFC with written ongoing authorization to wire money between the client’s
accounts held with the qualified custodian directly to an outside financial institution (i.e., a
client’s bank account). A copy of this authorization is provided to the qualified custodian. The
authorization includes the client’s name and account number(s) at the outside financial
institution(s), as required. SFC does not have discretion to amend or alter the client’s name or
account number(s) at the outside financial institution.
Custody – Third Party Money Transfers
Clients may provide us with a standing letter of authorization (or similar asset transfer
authorization) which allows us to disburse funds on behalf of clients to third parties. We ensure
the following conditions are in place when deemed to have custody via third party money
movement:
1. The client provides a Written Authorization to the custodian that includes all
appropriate information as to how the transfer should be directed;
2. The Written Authorization includes instruction to direct transfers to the third party
either on a specified schedule or from time to time;
3. Appropriate verification is performed by the custodian, along with a transfer of funds
notice to the client promptly after each transfer;
4. The client may terminate or change the instruction to the custodian;
5. We have no authority or ability to designate or change any information about the third
party contained in the instruction;
6. We maintain records showing that the third party is not a related party of the Firm or
located at the same address as the Firm; and
7. The custodian sends the client a written initial notice confirming the instruction and an
annual written confirmation thereafter.
Custody – Trusteeship/Executor/Officer
Related persons act as trustees or executors for client trusts or as executors for client estates.
This form of custody is offered on a limited basis. SFC complies with the SEC’s Custody Rule with
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regard to the custody of the trust / estate assets; annually the Firm is subject to a Surprise
Examination by an independent accountant.
Custody – Check Signing Authority/Bill Paying
Related persons have check signing or bill paying authority over certain client accounts only
with client authority. This form of custody is offered on a very limited basis. SFC complies with
the SEC’s Custody Rule with regard to the check signing authority; annually the Firm is subject
to a Surprise Examination by an independent accountant.
Custody – Account Statements
As described above and in Item 13, clients receive at least quarterly statements from the broker
dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets.
Clients are urged to carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial
records to the account statements or other reports that SFC provides. SFC statements may vary
from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation
methodologies of certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
Through the investment management agreement, SFC may accept limited power of attorney to
act on a discretionary basis on behalf of clients. A limited power of attorney allows SFC to
execute trades on behalf of clients.
When such limited powers exist between the SFC and the client, SFC has the authority to
determine, without obtaining specific client consent, both the amount and type of securities to
be bought to satisfy client account objectives. Additionally, SFC may accept any reasonable
limitation or restriction to such authority on the account placed by the client. All limitations and
restrictions placed on accounts must be presented to SFC in writing.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
SFC does not have any authority to and does not vote proxies on behalf of clients, nor does the
Firm make any express or implied recommendation with respect to voting proxies. Clients
retain the sole responsibility for receiving and voting proxies that they receive directly from
either their custodian or transfer agents. Clients may contact SFC for information about proxy
voting.
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Item 18: Financial Information
does not receive any economic benefit outside of partnership revenue, related to amount of
sales, client referrals or new accounts.
SFC has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
SFC is not required to provide a balance sheet; SFC does not require prepayment of fees of both
more than $1,200 per client, and more than six months in advance.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
1520 West Canal Court, Suite 220
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 297-2185
Scott K. Sprinkle
August 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Scott K. Sprinkle, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, at (303) 297-2185 or
Scott@sprinklefinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1966
Scott K. Sprinkle
CRD #: 4405486
1994 to Present
Business Background:
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Managing Member, Financial Advisor,
Investment Committee and Chief Compliance Officer
1994 to Present
Sprinkle & Associates, LLC
Managing Member
Formal Education after High School:
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Professional Certifications
Scott K. Sprinkle maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Issued By
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or
Prerequisites
university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
•
•
•
•
CPA
ChFC
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
CFA
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•
•
•
Ph.D. in business or economics
Doctor of Business Administration
Attorney's License
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Issued By
State Boards of Accountancy
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• Minimum experience levels (most states require at least one
year of experience providing services that involve the use of
accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory,
financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which must
be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a
CPA);
• Successful passing of the Uniform CPA Examination
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
At minimum, a college education (typically 150 credit hours with at
least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting)
Uniform CPA Examination
Completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education each
year (or 80 hours over a two-year period) in order to maintain a CPA
license
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Issued By
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Must hold an unrevoked CPA license;
• Fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial planning business
experience;
Prerequisites
• Complete 80 hours of personal financial planning continuing
professional education credits;
• Pass a comprehensive financial planning exam (PFS Exam);
and
• Be an active member of the AICPA
Must meet minimum education requirements for CPA.
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
PFS Exam
Completion of 60 hours of financial planning continuing professional
education credits every three years
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
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Issued By
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants / Association of
International Certified Professional Accountants
Prerequisites
Certified Public Accountant / CPA
Candidate must complete the following:
Education
Requirements
• Demonstrate mastery of technical finance and accounting
skills, business acumen and strategic leadership abilities
outlined in the CGMA Competency Framework
• Minimum 3 years relevant work-based experience
• Adhere to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the
CIMA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Exam Type
N/A
State Board of Accountancy – varies
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Scott K. Sprinkle has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Scott K. Sprinkle is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Scott K. Sprinkle is a Managing Member
of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC, a certified public accounting firm, which provides traditional
accounting and tax consulting services. Scott K. Sprinkle provides accounting services to clients
of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC on a part-time basis.
Scott K. Sprinkle is the Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Colorado Society of
Certified Public Accountants (“COSCPA”). The Committee provides portfolio and management
recommendations to the COSCPA regarding its investment accounts and endowment funds.
COSCPA is not an investment management client of the Firm; however, the Firm does provide
COSCPA with quarterly reporting on its investment accounts for a quarterly fee. Neither Scott,
nor the Firm have discretion to trade or transfer funds to or from COSCPA accounts.
The relationship between Scott K. Sprinkle’s role at the Firm and his role at COSCPA does not
create a material conflict of interest with clients. The Firm addresses any potential conflicts by
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ensuring transparency, and maintaining the same investment standards and monitoring, we
have for other client accounts.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Scott K. Sprinkle does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Scott K. Sprinkle does not receive any economic benefit outside of partnership revenue, related
to amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Scott K. Sprinkle is a Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of the Firm. Scott K.
Sprinkle reports directly to the Managing Members who are responsible for overseeing the
activities of the Firm. He does not have a direct individual supervisor. Scott K. Sprinkle is also a
Member of the Investment Committee which oversees the Firm’s investment activities. Scott K.
Sprinkle supervises the other Members and Financial Advisors by holding regular staff,
investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In addition, Scott K. Sprinkle regularly reviews client
reports, and trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports.
The Managing Members may be reached at (303) 297-2185.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
1520 West Canal Court, Suite 220
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 297-2185
Sean G. Sprinkle
August 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Scott K. Sprinkle, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, at (303) 297-2185 or
Scott@sprinklefinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1968
Sean G. Sprinkle
CRD #: 4405490
1996 to Present
Business Background:
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Managing Member, Financial Advisor
and Investment Committee
1995 to Present
Sprinkle & Associates, LLC
Managing Member
Formal Education after High School:
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Professional Certifications
Sean G. Sprinkle maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Issued By
State Boards of Accountancy
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• Minimum experience levels (most states require at least one
year of experience providing services that involve the use of
accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory,
financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which must
be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a
CPA);
• Successful passing of the Uniform CPA Examination
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
At minimum, a college education (typically 150 credit hours with at
least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting)
Uniform CPA Examination
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Continuing Education
Requirements
Completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education each
year (or 80 hours over a two-year period) in order to maintain a CPA
license
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
Issued By
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Must hold an unrevoked CPA license;
• Fulfill 3,000 hours of personal financial planning business
experience;
Prerequisites
• Complete 80 hours of personal financial planning continuing
professional education credits;
• Pass a comprehensive financial planning exam (PFS Exam);
and
• Be an active member of the AICPA
Must meet minimum education requirements for CPA.
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
PFS Exam
Completion of 60 hours of financial planning continuing professional
education credits every three years
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Issued By
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants / Association of
International Certified Professional Accountants
Prerequisites
Certified Public Accountant / CPA
Candidate must complete the following:
Education
Requirements
• Demonstrate mastery of technical finance and accounting
skills, business acumen and strategic leadership abilities
outlined in the CGMA Competency Framework
• Minimum 3 years relevant work-based experience
• Adhere to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the
CIMA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Exam Type
N/A
State Board of Accountancy – varies
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Sean G. Sprinkle has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
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Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Sean G. Sprinkle is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Sean G. Sprinkle is a Managing Member
of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC, a certified public accounting firm, which provides traditional
accounting and tax consulting services. Sean G. Sprinkle provides accounting services to clients
of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC on a part-time basis.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Sean G. Sprinkle does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation
based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Sean G. Sprinkle does not receive any economic benefit outside of partnership revenue, related
to amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Sean G. Sprinkle is a Managing Member of the Firm. Sean G. Sprinkle reports directly to the
Managing Members who are responsible for overseeing the activities of the Firm. Sean G.
Sprinkle is also a Member of the Investment Committee which oversees the Firm’s investment
activities. As Chief Compliance Officer, Scott K. Sprinkle supervises the other Members and
Financial Advisors by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In addition,
Scott K. Sprinkle regularly reviews client reports, and trading, as well as employees’ personal
securities transaction and holdings reports. The Managing Members may be reached at (303)
297-2185.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Advisor Brochure Supplement
1520 West Canal Court, Suite 220
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 297-2185
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr.
August 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we,” “us,” “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Scott K. Sprinkle, Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer, at (303) 297-2185 or
Scott@sprinklefinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1942
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr.
CRD #: 4405489
1994 to Present
Business Background:
Sprinkle Financial Consultants, LLC
Managing Member, Financial Advisor
and Investment Committee
1994 to Present
Sprinkle & Associates, LLC
Managing Member
Formal Education after High School:
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Professional Designations:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Professional Certifications
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr. maintains professional designations, which requires the following
minimum requirements:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Issued By
State Boards of Accountancy
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• Minimum experience levels (most states require at least one
year of experience providing services that involve the use of
accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory,
financial advisory, tax, or consulting skills, all of which must
be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a
CPA);
• Successful passing of the Uniform CPA Examination
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
At minimum, a college education (typically 150 credit hours with at
least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting)
Uniform CPA Examination
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Continuing Education
Requirements
Completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education each
year (or 80 hours over a two-year period) in order to maintain a CPA
license
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Issued By
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants / Association of
International Certified Professional Accountants
Prerequisites
Certified Public Accountant / CPA
Candidate must complete the following:
Education
Requirements
• Demonstrate mastery of technical finance and accounting
skills, business acumen and strategic leadership abilities
outlined in the CGMA Competency Framework
• Minimum 3 years relevant work-based experience
• Adhere to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and the
CIMA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Exam Type
N/A
State Board of Accountancy – varies
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr. has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary
disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above. These Outside Business Activities do not
create a material conflict of interest with clients.
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., is a
Managing Member of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC, a certified public accounting firm, which
provides traditional accounting and tax consulting services. Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., provides
accounting services to clients of Sprinkle & Associates, LLC on a part-time basis.
Disclosure on Fees and Compensation is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 5 – Fees and
Compensation. Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., does not receive commissions, bonuses or other
compensation based on the sale of securities or other investment products.
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Item 5: Additional Compensation
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., does not receive any economic benefit outside of partnership revenue,
related to amount of sales, client referrals or new accounts.
Item 6: Supervision
Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr. is a Managing Member of the Firm. Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr., reports
directly to the Managing Members who are responsible for overseeing the activities of the
Firm. Stanley G. Sprinkle, Jr. is also a Member of the Investment Committee which oversees the
Firm’s investment activities. As Chief Compliance Officer, Scott K. Sprinkle supervises the other
Members and Financial Advisors by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc
meetings. In addition, Scott K. Sprinkle regularly reviews client reports, and trading, as well as
employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. The Managing Members may
be reached at (303) 297-2185.
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