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Stevens Capital Partners, Inc
FKA My Purposeful Wealth d/b/a Purposeful Wealth
15514 Spaulding Plaza, Suite D02
Omaha, NE 68116
Form ADV Part 2A – Firm Brochure
402-251-5800
August 26, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Stevens Capital Partners, Inc
“SCP.” If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, please contact us at 402-251-5800. 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.
Stevens Capital Partners is registered as an Investment Adviser with the SEC Registration of an Investment Adviser
does not imply any level of skill or training.
Additional information about SCP is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov, which can be found
using the firm’s identification number, 317517.
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Item 2: Material Changes
There are no material changes since the most recent Annual Updating Amendment, dated March 3, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, we may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business practices, changes in
regulations, and routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. Either this complete Disclosure
Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to each Client annually and if a material change occurs
in the business practices of SCP.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for our firm name or by our CRD number 317517.
You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting us at 402-251-5800.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Contents
Item 1: Cover Page
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Item 2: Material Changes
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Item 3: Table of Contents
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Item 4: Advisory Business
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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Item 7: Types of Clients
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15: Custody
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
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Item 18: Financial Information
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Description of Advisory Firm
Stevens Capital Partners, Inc (“SCP”) is registered as an Investment Adviser with the SEC, domiciled in the State of
Nebraska. We were founded in October 2021. David Stevens is the principal owner of SCP. The firm currently
reports $432,243,895.00 in Discretionary Assets Under Management (“AUM”) and $16,825.00 in Non-Discretionary
AUM. AUM were calculated as of July 18, 2025.
Types of Advisory Services
Investment Management Services (SCP manages accounts)
We are in the business of managing individually tailored investment portfolios. Our firm provides continuous advice
to a Client regarding the investment of Client funds based on the individual needs of the Client. Through personal
discussions in which goals and objectives based on a Client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a
Client's personal investment policy or an investment plan with an asset allocation target and create and manage a
portfolio based on that policy and allocation targets. We will also review and discuss a Client’s prior investment
history, as well as family composition and background.
Account supervision is guided by the stated objectives of the Client (e.g., maximum capital appreciation, growth,
income, or growth, and income), as well as tax considerations. Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing
in certain securities, types of securities, or industry sectors. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this
brochure.
Use of Third-Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors (TAMPs)
We offer the use of Third-Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors (TAMPs) for portfolio management
services. We assist Clients in selecting an appropriate allocation model, completing the Outside Manager’s investor
profile questionnaire, interacting with the Outside Manager and reviewing the Outside Manager. Our review process
and analysis of outside managers is further discussed in Item 8 of this Form ADV Part 2A. Additionally, we will meet
with the Client on a periodic basis to discuss changes in their personal or financial situation, suitability, and any new
or revised restrictions to be applied to the account. Fees pertaining to this service are outlined in Item 5 of this
brochure.
Financial Planning Services
We provide project based financial planning services on topics such as retirement planning, risk management, college
savings, cash flow, debt management, work benefits, and estate and incapacity planning.
Financial planning involves an evaluation of a Client's current and future financial state by using currently known
variables to predict future cash flows, asset values, and withdrawal plans. The key defining aspect of financial
planning is that through the financial planning process, all questions, information, and analysis will be considered as
they affect and are affected by the entire financial and life situation of the Client. Clients purchasing this service will
receive a written or an electronic report, providing the Client with a detailed financial plan designed to achieve his or
her stated financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan will address any or all of the following areas of concern. The Client and advisor will work
together to select specific areas to cover. These areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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● Business Planning: We provide consulting services for Clients who currently operate their own business, are
considering starting a business, or are planning for an exit from their current business. Under this type of
engagement, we work with you to assess your current situation, identify your objectives, and develop a plan
aimed at achieving your goals.
● Exit Planning: Business exit planning involves strategizing the transition of ownership or management of a
company. It typically includes assessing the business's value, identifying potential buyers or successors, and
implementing strategies to maximize value and minimize tax liabilities. The process aims to ensure a smooth
transition while achieving the owner's financial and personal goals.
● Cash Flow and Debt Management: We will conduct a review of your income and expenses to determine your
current surplus or deficit along with advice on prioritizing how any surplus should be used or how to reduce
expenses if they exceed your income. Advice may also be provided on which debts to pay off first based on
factors such as the interest rate of the debt and any income tax ramifications. We may also recommend what
we believe to be an appropriate cash reserve that should be considered for emergencies and other financial
goals, along with a review of accounts (such as money market funds) for such reserves, plus strategies to save
desired amounts.
● College Savings: Includes projecting the amount that will be needed to achieve college or other
postsecondary education funding goals, along with advice on ways for you to save the desired amount.
Recommendations as to savings strategies are included, and, if needed, we will review your financial
picture as it relates to eligibility for financial aid or the best way to contribute to grandchildren (if
appropriate).
● Employee Benefits Optimization: We will provide review and analysis as to whether you, as an employee,
are taking the maximum advantage possible of your employee benefits. If you are a business owner, we will
consider and/or recommend the various benefit programs that can be structured to meet both business
and personal retirement goals.
● Estate Planning: This usually includes an analysis of your exposure to estate taxes and your current estate
plan, which may include whether you have a will, powers of attorney, trusts, and other related documents.
Our advice also typically includes ways for you to minimize or avoid future estate taxes by implementing
appropriate estate planning strategies such as the use of applicable trusts. We always recommend that you
consult with a qualified attorney when you initiate, update, or complete estate planning activities. We may
provide you with contact information for attorneys who specialize in estate planning when you wish to hire
an attorney for such purposes. From time-to-time, we will participate in meetings or phone calls between you
and your attorney with your approval or request.
● Financial Goals: We will help Clients identify financial goals and develop a plan to reach them. We will
identify what you plan to accomplish, what resources you will need to make it happen, how much time you
will need to reach the goal, and how much you should budget for your goal.
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Insurance: Review of existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-term
care, liability, home, and automobile.
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Investment Analysis: This may involve developing an asset allocation strategy to meet Clients’ financial goals
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and risk tolerance, providing information on investment vehicles and strategies, reviewing employee stock
options, as well as assisting you in establishing your own investment account at a selected broker/dealer or
custodian. The strategies and types of investments we may recommend are further discussed in Item 8 of this
brochure.
● Retirement Planning: Our retirement planning services typically include projections of your likelihood of
achieving your financial goals, typically focusing on financial independence as the primary objective. For
situations where projections show less than the desired results, we may make recommendations, including
those that may impact the original projections by adjusting certain variables (e.g., working longer, saving
more, spending less, taking more risk with investments).
If you are near retirement or already retired, advice may be given on appropriate distribution strategies to
minimize the likelihood of running out of money or having to adversely alter spending during your retirement
years.
● Risk Management: A risk management review includes an analysis of your exposure to major risks that could
have a significant adverse impact on your financial picture, such as premature death, disability, property and
casualty losses, or the need for long-term care planning. Advice may be provided on ways to minimize such
risks and about weighing the costs of purchasing insurance versus the benefits of doing so and, likewise, the
potential cost of not purchasing insurance (“self-insuring”).
● Tax Planning Strategies: Advice may include ways to minimize current and future income taxes as a part of
your overall financial planning picture. For example, we may make recommendations on which type of
account(s) or specific investments should be owned based in part on their “tax efficiency,” with the
consideration that there is always a possibility of future changes to federal, state or local tax laws and rates
that may impact your situation.
We recommend that you consult with a qualified tax professional before initiating any tax planning strategy,
and we may provide you with contact information for accountants or attorneys who specialize in this area if
you wish to hire someone for such purposes. We will participate in meetings or phone calls between you and
your tax professional with your approval.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
We offer the same suite of services to all of our Clients. However, specific Client financial plans and their
implementation are dependent upon the Client Investment Policy Statement which outlines each Client’s current
situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels) and is used to construct a Client specific plan to aid in the
selection of a portfolio that matches restrictions, needs, and targets.
Wrap Fee Programs
We do not participate in wrap fee programs.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Please note, unless a Client has received the firm’s Disclosure Brochure at least 48 hours prior to signing the
investment advisory contract, the investment advisory contract may be terminated by the Client within five (5) business
days of signing the contract without incurring any advisory fees. How we are paid depends on the type of advisory
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service we are performing. Please review the fee and compensation information below.
Investment Management Services (SCP Manages)
Our standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the assets under management and is calculated as follows:
Account Value
$0 – $375,000
$375,000 - and Above
Annual Advisory Fee
Flat Fee of $5000
1.35%
The annual fees are negotiable, pro-rated and paid in advance on a quarterly basis. There is a minimum annual fee of
$5000, which means SCP manages $300,000 for you or less then you will pay a flat fee. The advisory fee is a blended
fee and is calculated by assessing the percentage rates using the predefined levels of assets as shown in the above chart
and applying the fee to the account value as of the last day of the previous quarter, resulting in a combined weighted
fee. For example, an account valued at $3,000,000 would pay an effective fee of 1.30% with the annual fee of $39,000.
The quarterly fee is determined by the following calculation: (($2,000,000 x 1.35%) + ($1,000,000 x 1.20%)) ÷ 4 = $9,750
No increase in the annual fee shall be effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new agreement or
amendment to their current advisory agreement.
We calculate period-end account values after all dividends settle in the account. Therefore, the account value used to
calculate advisory fees may differ from that of the custodial account statement. Our billing invoice will indicate the total
account value used to calculate the advisory fee.
Advisory fees are directly debited from Client accounts, or the Client may choose to pay by check. Accounts initiated or
terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time remaining in the
billing period. An account may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance. Upon
termination of the account, any unearned fee will be refunded to the Client.
Use of Third Party Managers, Outside Managers, or Sub-Advisors (TAMPs)
The standard advisory fee is based on the market value of the account and is calculated as follows:
Account Value
$0 - $2,000,000
$2,000,001 - $3,000,000
Annual Advisory Fee
1.35%
1.20%
$3,000,001 - $5,000,000
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000
$10,000,001 - $25,000,000
$25,000,001 - $40,000,000
$40,000,001 - $75,000,000
$75,000,001 and Above
1.00%
0.80%
0.65%
0.50%
0.40%
0.35%
The annual fees are negotiable, pro-rated and paid in advance on a quarterly basis.
When an Outside Manager is used, the Stevens Capital Partners will debit the Client’s account for both the Outside
Manager’s fee, and Stevens Capital Partners advisory fee, and will remit the portion of the fee due to Outside managers.
Please note, the above fee schedule does include the Outside Manager’s fee. No increase in the annual fee shall be
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effective without agreement from the Client by signing a new agreement or amendment to their current advisory
agreement.
Accounts initiated or terminated during a calendar quarter will be charged a pro-rated fee based on the amount of time
remaining in the billing period. An account may be terminated with written notice at least 15 calendar days in advance.
Upon termination of the account, any unearned fee will be refunded to the Client.
Financial Planning Hourly Fee
Hourly Financial Planning engagements are offered at an hourly rate of $500 per hour. The fee may be negotiable in
certain cases and is due at the completion of the engagement. In the event of early termination by the Client, any fees
for the hours already worked will be due. Fees for this service may be paid by electronic funds transfer or check.
Other Types of Fees and Expenses
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and expenses which may
be incurred by the Client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, and other third parties
such as custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer, and electronic fund
fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual fund and exchange-traded
funds also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund's prospectus. Such charges, fees, and
commissions are exclusive of and in addition to our fee, and we shall not receive any portion of these commissions,
fees, and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that we consider in selecting or recommending broker-dealers for Client’s
transactions and determining the reasonableness of their compensation (e.g., commissions).
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not offer performance-based fees and do not engage in side-by-side management.
Item 7: Types of Clients
We provide financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, charitable
organizations, and corporations or other businesses.
We do not have a minimum account size requirement.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
When Clients have us complete an Investment Analysis (described in Item 4 of this brochure) as part of their financial
plan, our primary methods of investment analysis are fundamental and modern portfolio theory.
Fundamental analysis involves analyzing individual companies and their industry groups, such as a company’s financial
statements, details regarding the company’s product line, the experience, and expertise of the company’s management,
and the outlook for the company’s industry. The resulting data is used to measure the true value of the company’s
stock compared to the current market value. The risk of fundamental analysis is that the information obtained may be
incorrect and the analysis may not provide an accurate estimate of earnings, which may be the basis for a stock’s
value. If securities prices adjust rapidly to new information, utilizing fundamental analysis may not result in favorable
performance.
Modern Portfolio Theory
The underlying principles of MPT are:
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Investors are risk averse. The only acceptable risk is that which is adequately compensated by an
expected return. Risk and investment return are related and an increase in risk requires an increased
expected return.
● Markets are efficient. The same market information is available to all investors at the same time. The
market prices every security fairly based upon this equal availability of information.
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● The design of the portfolio as a whole is more important than the selection of any particular security. The
appropriate allocation of capital among asset classes will have far more influence on long-term portfolio
performance than the selection of individual securities.
Investing for the long-term (preferably longer than ten years) becomes critical to investment success
because it allows the long-term characteristics of the asset classes to surface.
Increasing diversification of the portfolio with lower correlated asset class positions can decrease portfolio
risk. Correlation is the statistical term for the extent to which two asset classes move in tandem or
opposition to one another.
Use of Outside Managers: We may refer Clients to third-party investment advisers ("outside managers"). Our analysis
of outside managers involves the examination of the experience, expertise, investment philosophies, and past
performance of the outside managers in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest
over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We monitor the manager's underlying holdings, strategies,
concentrations, and leverage as part of our overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as part of our due diligence
process, we survey the manager's compliance and business enterprise risks. A risk of investing with an outside
manager who has been successful in the past is that he or she may not be able to replicate that success in the future.
In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in an outside manager's portfolio. There is also a risk
that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable
investment for our Clients. Moreover, as we do not control the manager's daily business and compliance operations,
we may be unaware of the lack of internal controls necessary to prevent business, regulatory or reputational
deficiencies.
Material Risks Involved
All investing strategies we offer involve risk and may result in a loss of your original investment which you should
be prepared to bear. Many of these risks apply equally to stocks, bonds, commodities, and any other investment
or security. Material risks associated with our investment strategies are listed below.
Market Risk: Market risk involves the possibility that an investment’s current market value will fall because of a general
market decline, reducing the value of the investment regardless of the operational success of the issuer’s operations
or its financial condition.
Strategy Risk: The Adviser’s investment strategies and/or investment techniques may not work as intended.
Small and Medium Cap Company Risk: Securities of companies with small and medium market capitalizations are
often more volatile and less liquid than investments in larger companies. Small and medium cap companies may face
a greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of the Client’s portfolio.
Turnover Risk: At times, the strategy may have a portfolio turnover rate that is higher than other strategies. A high
portfolio turnover would result in correspondingly greater brokerage commission expenses and may result in the
distribution of additional capital gains for tax purposes. These factors may negatively affect the account’s performance.
Limited markets: Certain securities may be less liquid (harder to sell or buy) and their prices may at times be more
volatile than at other times. Under certain market conditions, we may be unable to sell or liquidated investments at
prices we consider reasonable or favorable or find buyers at any price.
Concentration Risk: Certain investment strategies focus on particular asset-classes, industries, sectors or types of
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investment. From time to time these strategies may be subject to greater risks of adverse developments in such areas
of focus than a strategy that is more broadly diversified across a wider variety of investments.
Interest Rate Risk: Bond (fixed income) prices generally fall when interest rates rise, and the value may fall below par
value or the principal investment. The opposite is also generally true: bond prices generally rise when interest rates fall.
In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
Most other investments are also sensitive to the level and direction of interest rates.
Legal or Legislative Risk: Legislative changes or Court rulings may impact the value of investments, or the securities’
claim on the issuer’s assets and finances.
Inflation: Inflation may erode the buying power of your investment portfolio, even if the dollar value of your
investments remains the same.
Risks Associated with Securities
Apart from the general risks outlined above which apply to all types of investments, specific securities may have other
risks.
Commercial Paper is, in most cases, an unsecured promissory note that is issued with a maturity of 270 days or less.
Being unsecured the risk to the investor is that the issuer may default.
Common stocks may go up and down in price quite dramatically, and in the event of an issuer’s bankruptcy or
restructuring could lose all value. A slower-growth or recessionary economic environment could have an adverse effect
on the price of all stocks.
Corporate Bonds are debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest and repay the
amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively, investors can
purchase other debt securities, such as zero coupon bonds, which do not pay current interest, but rather are priced at a
discount from their face values and their values accrete over time to face value at maturity. The market prices of debt
securities fluctuate depending on factors such as interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of
debt securities decline when interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s
maturity, the greater its interest rate risk.
Bank Obligations including bonds and certificates of deposit may be vulnerable to setbacks or panics in the banking
industry. Banks and other financial institutions are greatly affected by interest rates and may be adversely affected by
downturns in the U.S. and foreign economies or changes in banking regulations.
Municipal Bonds are debt obligations generally issued to obtain funds for various public purposes, including the
construction of public facilities. Municipal bonds pay a lower rate of return than most other types of bonds.
However, because of a municipal bond’s tax-favored status, investors should compare the relative after-tax return to
the after-tax return of other bonds, depending on the investor’s tax bracket. Investing in municipal bonds carries the
same general risks as investing in bonds in general. Those risks include interest rate risk, reinvestment risk, inflation
risk, market risk, call or redemption risk, credit risk, and liquidity and valuation risk.
Options and other derivatives carry many unique risks, including time-sensitivity, and can result in the complete loss
of principal. While covered call writing does provide a partial hedge to the stock against which the call is written, the
hedge is limited to the amount of cash flow received when writing the option. When selling covered calls, there is a
risk the underlying position may be called away at a price lower than the current market price.
Exchange Traded Funds prices may vary significantly from the Net Asset Value due to market conditions. Certain
Exchange Traded Funds may not track underlying benchmarks as expected. ETFs are also subject to the following
risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net asset value; (ii) the ETF may
employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the
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listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation
of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. The
Adviser has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds in which the Clients invest.
Mutual Funds When a Client invests in open-end mutual funds or ETFs, the Client indirectly bears its proportionate
share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the Client will incur higher expenses, many
of which may be duplicative. In addition, the Client's overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an underlying
fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives).
Alternative Investments pose additional risks to investors. Most alternative investments require a minimum upfront
investment and since the underlying assets are not exchange traded. Alternative investments are often illiquid, meaning
that investors may not be able to redeem or sell their interests for extended periods of time, if at all. Investors should
be prepared to hold such investments for the long term. Many alternative investments are not publicly traded and do
not have readily available market values. Valuations may be based on estimates or assumptions that prove inaccurate,
and may not reflect the price at which the investment could actually be sold. Certain alternative strategies may focus on
a narrow market sector, geography, or asset type. This concentration increases the risk of loss if that sector or strategy
performs poorly. Additionally, many Alternative Investments require clients to be classified as accredited investors.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
Criminal or Civil Actions
SCP and its management have not been involved in any criminal or civil action. Administrative
Enforcement Proceedings
SCP and its management have not been involved in administrative enforcement proceedings. Self-
Regulatory Organization Enforcement Proceedings
SCP and its management have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events that are material to a Client’s or
prospective Client’s evaluation of SCP or the integrity of its management.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
No SCP employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a registered
representative of a broker-dealer.
No SCP employee is registered, or have an application pending to register, as a futures commission merchant,
commodity pool operator or a commodity trading advisor.
Management personnel and Advisers of SCP also operate as owners of SCP Tax, LLC, a separate entity providing tax
consulting, business consulting, and tax preparation and filing services to clients. From time to time, SCP may
recommend the use of SCP Tax, LLC. Should clients accept this recommendation, SCP and its management personnel
are subject to receive additional compensation derived from these services. Clients are not obligated to leverage the
services of SCP Tax, LLC.
SCP only receives compensation directly from Clients. We do not receive compensation from any outside source. We
do not have any conflicts of interest with any outside party.
Recommendations or Selections of Other Investment Advisers
As referenced in Item 4 of this brochure, SCP recommends Clients to Outside Managers to manage their accounts.
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In the event that we recommend an Outside Manager, please note that we do not share in their advisory fee. Our fee
is separate and in addition to their compensation (as noted in Item 5) and will be described to you prior to
engagement. You are not obligated, contractually or otherwise, to use the services of any Outside Manager we
recommend. Additionally, SCP will only recommend an Outside Manager who is properly licensed or registered as an
investment adviser.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
As a fiduciary, our firm and its associates have a duty of utmost good faith to act solely in the best interests of each
Client. Our Clients entrust us with their funds and personal information, which in turn places a high standard on our
conduct and integrity. Our fiduciary duty is a core aspect of our Code of Ethics and represents the expected basis of
all of our dealings. The firm also adheres to the Code of Ethics and Professional
Responsibility adopted by the CFP® Board of Standards Inc., and accepts the obligation not only to comply with the
mandates and requirements of all applicable laws and regulations but also to take responsibility to act in an ethical
and professionally responsible manner in all professional services and activities. Additionally, SCP requires adherence
to its Insider Trading Policy, and the CFA Institute's Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct and Code of
Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
Code of Ethics Description
This code does not attempt to identify all possible conflicts of interest, and literal compliance with each of its specific
provisions will not shield associated persons from liability for personal trading or other conduct that violates a fiduciary
duty to advisory Clients. A summary of the Code of Ethics' Principles is outlined below.
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Integrity - Associated persons shall offer and provide professional services with integrity.
• Objectivity - Associated persons shall be objective in providing professional services to Clients.
• Competence - Associated persons shall provide services to Clients competently and maintain the necessary
knowledge and skill to continue to do so in those areas in which they are engaged.
• Fairness - Associated persons shall perform professional services in a manner that is fair and reasonable to
Clients, principals, partners, and employers, and shall disclose conflict(s) of interest in providing such services.
• Confidentiality - Associated persons shall not disclose confidential Client information without the specific
consent of the Client unless in response to proper legal process, or as required by law.
• Professionalism - Associated persons' conduct in all matters shall reflect the credit of the profession.
• Diligence - Associated persons shall act diligently in providing professional services.
We periodically review and amend our Code of Ethics to ensure that it remains current, and we require all firm access
persons to attest to their understanding of and adherence to the Code of Ethics at least annually. Our firm will provide
a copy of its Code of Ethics to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Investment Recommendations Involving a Material Financial Interest and Conflicts of Interest
Neither our firm, its associates or any related person is authorized to recommend to a Client or effect a transaction for
a Client, involving any security in which our firm or a related person has a material financial interest, such as in the
capacity as an underwriter, adviser to the issuer, etc.
Advisory Firm Purchase of Same Securities Recommended to Clients and Conflicts of Interest
Our firm and its “related persons” may buy or sell securities similar to, or different from, those we recommend to
Clients for their accounts. In an effort to reduce or eliminate certain conflicts of interest involving the firm or
personal trading, our policy may require that we restrict or prohibit associates’ transactions in specific reportable
securities transactions. Any exceptions or trading pre-clearance must be approved by the firm principal in advance of
the transaction in an account, and we maintain the required personal securities transaction records per regulation.
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Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Client’s Securities
From time to time, our firm or its “related persons” may buy or sell securities for themselves at or around the same time
as Clients. We will not trade non-mutual fund securities 5 days prior to the same security for Clients.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker-Dealers
SCP does not have any affiliation with Broker-Dealers. Specific custodian recommendations are made to the Client
based on their need for such services. We recommend custodians based on the reputation and services provided by
the firm. 1. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We will receive soft dollar benefits by nature of our relationship with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, (together with
all affiliates, “Fidelity”). All of the soft dollar benefits we receive are eligible “research or brokerage services” under
Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
2. Brokerage for Client Referrals
We receive referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that broker-dealer or third party.
3. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
We do recommend a specific custodian for Clients to use, however, Clients may custody their assets at a custodian of
their choice. Clients may also direct us to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions. By allowing Clients to
choose a specific custodian, we may be unable to achieve the most favorable execution of Client transactions and this
may cost Clients money over using a lower-cost custodian.
The Custodian and Brokers We Use (Fidelity)
SCP also has an arrangement with National Financial Services, LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC (together
with all affiliates, “Fidelity”) through which Fidelity provides SCP with Fidelity’s “platform” services. The platform
services include, among others, brokerage, custodial, administrative support, record keeping and related services that are
intended to support intermediaries like SCP in conducting business and in serving the best interests of their clients, but
that may benefit SCP. SCP and Fidelity are not affiliates, and no broker-dealer affiliated with SCP is involved in the
relationship between SCP and Fidelity.
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
Fidelity charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain securities transactions (i.e., transaction
fees are charged for certain no-load mutual funds, commissions are charged for individual equity and debt securities
transactions). Fidelity enables SCP to obtain many no-load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no-load
funds at nominal transaction charges. Fidelity’s commission rates are generally considered discounted from customary
retail commission rates. However, the commissions and transaction fees charged by Fidelity may be higher or lower
than those charged by other custodians and broker-dealers.
Services Available to Us via Fidelity
SCP receives some benefits from Fidelity through its participation in the program. (Please see the disclosure under Item
14 below.) Following is a more detailed description of platform services and benefits received through Fidelity.
Services that Benefit You. Fidelity provides access to a range of investment products, execution of securities
transactions, and custody of client assets through National Financial Services, LLC and Fidelity Brokerage, LLC. Also,
Fidelity provides discount brokerage rates that are generally lower than retail investor rates. Fidelity services described
in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
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Services that May Not Benefit You. Fidelity 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, such as software and technology that may:
Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting of our clients’ accounts. Provide
access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account statements).
◊ Provide pricing and other market data.
◊ Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
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Investment research.
◊ Access to Fidelity’s trading desk for Advisors.
◊ Access to block trading.
Services that Generally Only Benefit Us. By using Fidelity, we will be offered other services intended to help us manage
and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
◊ Educational conferences and events
◊ Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs.
◊ Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession.
◊ Vendor discounts to purchase business services, such as consulting, marketing and branding, technology
support and other similar business services.
Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
SCP does not perform block trading. Outside Managers used by SCP may block Client trades at their discretion.
Their specific practices are further discussed in their ADV Part 2A, Item 12.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
David Stevens, President and CCO of SCP, will work with Clients to obtain current information regarding their assets
and investment holdings and will review this information as part of our financial planning services.
Client accounts with the Investment Management Service will be reviewed regularly on a quarterly basis by David
Stevens, President and CCO. The account is reviewed with regards to the Client’s investment policies and risk
tolerance levels. Events that may trigger a special review would be unusual performance, addition or deletions of
Client imposed restrictions, excessive draw-down, volatility in performance, or buy and sell decisions from the firm or
per Client's needs.
Clients will receive trade confirmations from the broker(s) for each transaction in their accounts as well as monthly or
quarterly statements and annual tax reporting statements from their custodian showing all activity in the accounts,
such as receipt of dividends and interest.
SCP will provide written reports to Investment Advisory Clients on a quarterly basis. We urge Clients to compare
these reports against the account statements they receive from their custodian.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
As disclosed under Item 12, above, Advisor participates in institutional customer programs of number Custodians, and
Advisor may recommend custodians to Clients for custody and brokerage services. There is no direct link between
Advisor’s participation in the program and the investment advice it gives to its Clients, although Advisor receives
economic benefits through its participation in the program that are typically not available to retail investors. These benefits
include the following products and services (provided without cost or at a discount): receipt of duplicate Client statements
and confirmations; research related products and tools; consulting services; access to a trading desk serving Advisor
participants; access to block trading (which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions for execution and then
allocate the appropriate shares to Client accounts); the ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from Client accounts;
access to an electronic communications network for Client order entry and account information; access to mutual funds
with no transaction fees and to certain institutional money managers; and discounts on compliance, marketing, research,
technology, and practice management products or services provided to Advisor by third party vendors. Custodians and
brokers may also have paid for business consulting and professional services received by Advisor’s related persons. Some
of the products and services made available by the custodians and brokers through the program may benefit Advisor but
may not benefit its Client accounts. These products or services may assist Advisor in managing and administering Client
accounts, including accounts not maintained at the selected custodian. Other services made available by custodians and
brokers are intended to help Advisor manage and further develop its business enterprise. The benefits received by the
Advisor or its personnel through participation in the program does not depend on the number of brokerage transactions
directed to the custodian. As part of its fiduciary duties to Clients, Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its
Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by the Advisor or its related persons
in and of itself creates a potential conflict of interest and may indirectly influence the Advisor’s choice of the custodian
for custody and brokerage services.
Stevens Capital Partners directly compensates promoters (solicitors) who are not supervised persons of the firm for client
referrals. In this instance, SCP maintains a written agreement with the promoter(s) who provide client referrals. The
promoter is compensated on an ongoing basis in the form of a percentage of the client’s assets under management.
Item 15: Custody
SCP does not accept custody of Client funds except in the instance of withdrawing Client fees. For
Client accounts in which SCP directly debits their advisory fee:
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SCP will send a copy of its invoice to the custodian at the same time that it sends the Client a copy.
The custodian will send at least quarterly statements to the Client showing all disbursements for the
account, including the amount of the advisory fee.
The Client will provide written authorization to SCP, permitting them to be paid directly for their
accounts held by the custodian.
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds
and maintains Client's investment assets. We urge you to carefully review such statements and compare such official
custodial records to the account statements or reports that we may provide to you. Our statements or reports may vary
from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain
securities.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
For those Client accounts where we provide Investment Management Services, we maintain discretion over Client
accounts with respect to securities to be bought and sold and the amount of securities to be bought and sold.
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Investment discretion is explained to Clients in detail when an advisory relationship has commenced. At the start of
the advisory relationship, the Client will execute a Limited Power of Attorney, which will grant our firm discretion
over the account. Additionally, the discretionary relationship will be outlined in the advisory contract and signed by
the Client.
SCP may also provide nondiscretionary investment management services. For those accounts, we will gain client
permission and acknowledgement prior to placing trades in client accounts.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities
SCP does not vote Client proxies. Therefore, Clients maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) voting proxies, and (2)
acting on corporate actions pertaining to the Client’s investment assets. The Client shall instruct the Client’s qualified
custodian to forward to the Client copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the Client’s
investment assets. You will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian or transfer agent.
Item 18: Financial Information
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or
disclosures about our financial condition. We have no financial commitment that impairs our ability to meet contractual
and fiduciary commitments to Clients, and we have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not have custody of Client funds or securities or require or solicit prepayment of more than $1200 in fees per
Client six months in advance.
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