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Form ADV Part 2A
April 24, 2026
Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC
100 Smith Ranch Road, Suite 112
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 461-4961
stonebridgefinancialgrp.com
Item 1 – Cover Page
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Stonebridge
Financial Group, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us
at (415) 461-4961. 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.
Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional
information about Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Material Changes
This is provided further to our last brochure dated April 17, 2026, and provides information on
investment advisor representatives also being a registered representative of a broker dealer.
In the future, this Brochure will be amended anytime there is a material change, and this section will
include a summary of those changes. Following the SEC and state rules, we will ensure that clients
receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the
close of our fiscal year. We may provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes
as necessary.
If clients or prospective clients want to learn more about Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC please call
(415) 461-4961 or visit the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Form ADV Part 2A ............................................................................................................................ 1
Item 1 – Cover Page ..................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................................ 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents............................................................................................................. 2
Item 4 – Advisory Business ........................................................................................................... 3
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................. 4
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................... 5
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 5
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................... 5
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................... 7
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................... 7
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ...... 8
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 8
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 9
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................... 10
Item 15 – Custody ....................................................................................................................... 10
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................................. 10
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................ 10
Item 18 – Financial Information ................................................................................................... 10
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into a written advisory agreement with Stonebridge.
Certain
Item 4 – Advisory Business
Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC (“Stonebridge”) was established to help individuals, families and
business owners meet financial needs at every stage of life. Stonebridge provides investment
management services through its Wealth Management program. Additionally, Stonebridge provides
direct financial advice and recommendations through our Financial Consulting program. We also
provide services to retirement plans through our Retirement Plan Advisory Services. Stonebridge is
owned by Blair Martin and was registered in 2026 as an independent registered investment advisor.
Wealth Management: Our services are designed to assist clients in meeting their unique financial
goals through the use of financial investments. Stonebridge utilizes various securities, including but not
limited to; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETF”), certificates of deposit, options,
real estate investment trusts (REIT), preferred stock, structured notes, U.S Treasury bonds and other
investment programs available through the custodian selected by the client. Please refer to Item 8 for
information on risks associated with investments selected by Stonebridge.
We may select or recommend a third-party money manager, sub-advisor or asset management
program (collectively referred to as “Program”) to access separate and unaffiliated registered
investment advisors (“Independent Managers”). These Independent Managers are available through
Program’s provided by Charles Schwab & Co. (“Schwab”) or other third-party providers. In these
situations, the Independent Managers will manage your assets on a discretionary basis.
Clients may impose restrictions on purchasing various investments and we will tailor investment
management based upon the individual needs of the client. Stonebridge will consider information
provided by the client in determining the appropriate client objectives and risk tolerance. Clients receive
ongoing portfolio construction, investment selection, monitoring, rebalancing, reporting and execution
of trades on a discretionary basis, which means we will not obtain client’s consent before making trades.
Incidental financial consulting is provided as needed in conjunction with Wealth Management and
includes assisting clients with investment advice, financial goals and objectives analysis, as well as
financial and retirement planning. However, not all Wealth Management clients will require or receive
incidental financial consulting.
It is possible that we may recommend or utilize alternative investments for clients. It is important for
clients to know that alternative investments may create additional risks and be illiquid, meaning clients
may be unable to sell the position. More information on the risks associated with alternative
investments is discussed in Item 8.
We also provide Wealth Management to certain broker/dealers’ customers (“Brokerage Customers”)
who provide written consent requesting to receive the Advisor’s services. Brokerage Customers have
Investment Adviser
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Representatives ("IARs") of Stonebridge are also registered representatives (“RR”) of Simplicity
Investments (“Simplicity”), a securities broker-dealer unaffiliated with Stonebridge. This "dual
registration" allows these individuals to offer both advisory services through our firm and brokerage
services through Simplicity.
Financial Consulting: Clients can engage Stonebridge solely for Financial Consulting, which can
include a review or consultation for total portfolio and balance sheet guidance; financial planning,
outside managers/service providers, debt management, cash flow & budgeting, financial and retirement
planning, tax planning, estate planning, charitable giving, risk management or business consulting. It
is important to know that economic and cyclical actions create different situations or demands, and
client have different circumstances so not all of the above services will be provided to every Financial
Consulting client. It is also important to know that no trading authority is granted to Stonebridge through
stand-alone Financial Consulting.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services: We provide retirement plan consulting services to employer
plan sponsors on an ongoing basis. Generally, such consulting services consist of assisting employer
plan sponsors in establishing, monitoring, and reviewing their company's participant-directed
retirement plan. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could include investment
options, plan structure and participant education. Retirement Plan Advisory Services may include
establishing an Investment Policy Statement, recommending or selecting investment options,
development of asset allocation and portfolio construction and investment monitoring and non-
fiduciary participant education. Any services provided under this program are under either ERISA
Section 3(21) or Section 3(38) as designated by the Retirement Plan Advisory Agreement.
Assets: As of April 17, 2026, we manage $895,995,473 on a discretionary basis. Additionally, we do
not manage any assets under a sponsored wrap-fee program.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The fee for Wealth Management is based on the amount of assets under management (“AUM”), as
determined by the independent qualified custodian. Clients engage Stonebridge for Wealth
Management by signing an advisory agreement (“Agreement”) that outlines our services, as well as a
description of the fees charged (“Advisory Fees”). The Advisory Fees can be flat, fixed or based on a
schedule as noted in the Agreement, but in no case does our annual fee exceed 1.5%. Advisory Fees
will be charged quarterly and in advance, based on the value of the AUM at the beginning of the quarter.
Accounts opened under the Agreement will be aggregated together for determining AUM during the
billing process, which may provide the client a lower Advisory Fee rate.
Advisory Fees we charge are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by investments
like mutual funds and ETFs. In these cases, the fees and expenses are described in each fund's
prospectus or available through common financial websites. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. It’s important to know that if a
Program or Independent Manager is used, the fees charged by them will be separate and in addition
to our Advisory Fee.
Fees for Financial Consulting (“Consulting Fees”) are based on the arrangement and will be fixed as
detailed in the Financial Consulting Agreement (“Consulting Agreement”). The Consulting Fees will not
exceed $50,000 per engagement. Consulting Fees are due upon engagement or charged monthly in
advance as noted in the Consulting Agreement. Financial Consulting fees can be paid by check, third-
party payment programs, ACH or through any taxable account under a Wealth Management Advisory
Agreement (if authorized by the client).
Fees for Retirement Plan Advisory Services range from 0% to 1.5% and are fully described in the
Retirement Plan Advisory Agreement the client signs to engage us. Retirement Plan Advisory Fees are
paid by the custodian, record-keeper or trustee as authorized by the client in our Retirement Plan
Advisory Agreement. The fee is typically charged quarterly and will be either in advance or arrears.
In addition to our Advisor Fee, clients are also responsible for the transaction charges, fees and other
expenses charged and imposed by the firm (“Custodian”) who holds the client assets. Advisory Fees
may be negotiated, lowered or waived for family, friends or based upon the complexity level of the client
situation. Clients provide us authorization to electronically debit our fees in the Agreement and
custodial paperwork. Clients can cancel the Agreement for Wealth Management without any charges
and penalties within 5 business days after contract execution.
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In the event a client terminates our services Advisory Fees and Consulting Fees will be charged until
the notice of termination is provided by the client. If terminated, we will rebate the unused portion of
the Advisory Fee or Consulting Fee. Advisory Fees are electronically debited from client accounts. The
value used to calculate the Advisory Fee will include all positions in the account, cash, dividends,
accrued interest and interest payments unless specifically excluded in the Special Instructions section
of the Agreement.
If Alternative Investments are utilized, the value used for the fee calculation will be either the value of
the original investment, the value as reported by the issuer or as provided by third-party valuation
pricing services. It is important to know that the billing value of the Alternative Investment may be
different from the liquidation value of the investment.
Some Representatives may be licensed to sell insurance products. This can create a conflict to obtain
a commission that the Client should understand. We hold to our fiduciary responsibility to provide
recommendations in the best interest of the Client. If Clients elect to act on any of the recommendations,
they are under no obligation to affect the transactions through us.
IARs who are dually registered as RRs of Simplicity may receive commission-based compensation for
the purchase or sale of securities (including mutual fund sales charges and 12b-1 fees) or other
investment products. The receipt of commissions creates a financial incentive for your IAR to
recommend investment products based on the compensation received, rather than on your specific
needs. Clients are under no obligation to purchase securities or insurance products through our IARs
or their affiliated broker-dealer. Clients may choose to implement recommendations through any broker-
dealer of their choosing.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
We do not receive any performance-based fees, nor do we offer side-by-side management of assets.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
We provide services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations (non-profits), broker-
dealers, corporations, associations and other business entities (such as limited liability companies,
networks or limited partnerships).
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis: While the methods of analysis are constantly evolving, many decisions and
recommendations are made using the methods noted below. It is important to know that all methods
of analysis are subject to being inaccurate in their projection, deduction, or direction—which could result
in the Risk of Loss as discussed later in this section.
Quantitative Analysis: An analysis technique that seeks to understand behavior by using complex
mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement, and research. By assigning a numerical value
to variables, quantitative analysts try to replicate reality mathematically. Some believe that it can also
be used to predict real-world events, such as changes in the share price.
Qualitative Analysis: Securities analysis that uses subjective judgment based on non-quantifiable
information, such as management expertise, industry cycles, strength of research and development,
and labor relations. This type of analysis technique is different from quantitative analysis, which
focuses on numbers. The two techniques, however, are often used together.
Modern Portfolio Theory: Is the process of maximizing the expected return of the portfolio for a
given amount of portfolio risk.
Charting: Includes the review of charts of market and security activity to identify when the market is
moving up or down and to predict how long the trend may last and when that trend might reverse.
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Investment Strategies: We construct client portfolios using a wide variety of investments, including
stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, ETFs, mutual funds, closed end funds, unit investment trusts,
structured notes, options and other investments available through the brokerage firm where client
assets are held in custody. While we typically will not include option strategies for portfolios we manage,
there may be situations where clients transfer in previously purchased or received options and we will
work with the client to dispose of or incorporate the options into their overall investment allocation.
Additionally, the portion of cash that is included in the asset allocation is included in the advisory fees.
We also use various investment strategies: Long Term Purchases – investments purchased with the
expectation to hold the position over a long period of time, typically longer than one year. In addition
to the Risk of Loss discussed below, long-term investing has the risk of losing value or returns not being
enough to reach financial goals. Short Term Purchases – investments purchased with the expectation
that they will be quickly sold within a short time-period. These investments have the risk of additional
taxation and trade cost impacting performance. Margin Transactions – a transaction where the client
would borrow money to purchase a security and the underlying position is used as collateral on the
loan. Risks of margin could include magnified losses in the event of poor performance. Options – an
investment that involves buying or selling a right to purchase or sell a security at a specific price for a
specified time. The risk of trading or investing in options includes the expiration of the option with no
value, or thinly traded markets which could impact the liquidity of the investment. It should be known
that frequent trading can affect investment performance through increased brokerage and other
transaction costs and taxes.
Risk Information: Investing in all types of investments has various risks and all investments have the
risk of losing value that clients should be prepared to bear. Some investments for fixed income have
the risk of defaulting on interest or principal payments. Investors are also faced with the risk that
inflation will outpace the returns of the investment, which lowers the purchasing power of that investor.
Rebalancing a portfolio may cause taxable events, which could raise the client’s taxes. Investing in
options incurs the risk of the option expiring as well as going down in value. Accounts holding a large
cash position risks underperforming other investments that are experiencing higher returns. It is
important clients understand that there are numerous risks associated with their investments.
If used, Independent Managers may under-perform in their selection of the underlying investments
which are subject to the risks noted above. Additional risks include the inaccurate assumptions used
in financial projections that could impair the results of a financial plan. Clients must understand that it
is impossible to completely predict or project variables that go into Financial Consulting, such as
investment returns, inflation, etc. All Financial Consulting bears the risk that the advice provided may
be inaccurate. We recommend that clients discuss any concerns directly with us. Investing in non-
traded REITS incurs the risk of loss, as well as a lack of liquidity.
Alternative investments, unlike traditional investments such as stocks and bonds, involve a greater
degree of risk and are suitable only for clients who: have a thorough understanding of the risks involved;
are willing to accept potentially high losses; have the financial resources to withstand a potential loss
of their entire investment; have long-term investment horizons. Additionally, Alternative investments
have a high degree of illiquidity, meaning that clients cannot sell all or part of their holdings at any time.
Alternative investments require a long-term or indefinite holding period. So, it is important to fully
understand the liquidity provisions of the investment prior to purchasing the same.
We also help clients through complex and emotional issues that have uncertain and unpredictable
outcomes. We strive to provide comprehensive information and assistance to help clients make wise
and thoughtful decisions. However, it is important that all clients know we cannot foresee all situations
and results may differ significantly from our initial and ongoing analysis. Except where specifically
assigned to us, the clients retain the ultimate authority for all decision-making and outcomes.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Neither Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC, nor any affiliated persons have any disciplinary history.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
As noted above, some Representatives are also licensed to sell insurance or affiliated as a registered
representative of a broker-dealer and may receive commissions from the sales of insurance products
such as life, disability, and fixed annuities or brokerage products. Should a client wish to purchase
insurance or brokerage products from the Representatives with assets that are not advisory assets, the
client will pay the premium or commission on those assets that are separate and distinct from any
Advisory Fee. This could create a conflict for the Representative to sell a product to make a
commission—but in all cases the client interests must be placed before ours.
As noted above, we have agreement(s) with broker-dealers to provide Wealth Management to
Brokerage Customers. In this situation, the broker-dealer pays us compensation for providing
investment advisory services to Brokerage Customers as authorized by a written advisory agreement.
This relationship presents conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts are mitigated by Brokerage Customers
consenting to receiving investment advisory services from us; by us not accepting or billing for
additional compensation on broker-dealers’ assets under management beyond the advisory fees
disclosed in Item 5; and by us not engaging as, or holding itself out to the public as, a securities broker-
dealer. We are not affiliated with any broker-dealer, except where individuals are registered
representatives as noted above.
As previously noted in Item 4, several of our IARs are dually registered as registered representatives
of Simplicity, and these individuals may receive commission-based compensation for the purchase or
sale of securities (including mutual fund sales charges and 12b-1 fees) or other investment products.
The receipt of commissions creates a financial incentive for your IAR to recommend investment
products based on the compensation received, rather than on your specific needs. Clients are under
no obligation to purchase securities or insurance products through our IARs or their affiliated broker-
dealer. Clients may choose to implement recommendations through any broker-dealer of their
choosing.
Simplicity Investments is a member of FINRA/SIPC. In this capacity, they may provide securities
brokerage services and receive separate, custom compensation. This relationship presents a conflict
of interest, as an IAR, acting in the capacity of an RR, may have an incentive to recommend that a
client transition assets to a brokerage account at Simplicity to generate commissions, or conversely, to
an advisory account to generate ongoing fees. To address these conflicts, we are fiduciaries and are
required to act in your best interest. We provide this Brochure and the Relationship Summary (Form
CRS) to ensure you understand the different ways we are compensated.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
We have implemented policies and procedures to govern our employees and to mitigate the conflicts
of interest we encounter when providing our advisory services to clients. These include:
• A Code of Ethics that each employee is required to review and sign an acknowledgement of
receipt and understanding (upon hire, and annually);
• Prohibitions on the misuse of material non-public information;
• Prohibitions to place their interests in front of clients.
• Personal securities trading policies and procedures (governing not only our employee but also
the members of their household and any other securities or brokerage accounts where they have
beneficial ownership of with a spouse, family member or other person). Employees are not
allowed to:
o Trade on inside information
o “Front-run” or trade in anticipation of client transactions.
o Trade or participate in any activity prohibited under the federal securities laws.
We strive to achieve the highest ethical and fiduciary standards (in dealing with clients, the public,
vendors, prospective clients and each other). As a fiduciary, we have an affirmative duty to act with
integrity, competence, and care; this includes disclosing all potential and actual conflicts of interest.
We perform services for various other clients. We do not have any material financial interest in
recommended securities outside of situations noted in this section. We may give advice or take actions
for our clients that differ from the advice given to other clients. Our firm and its “related persons” may
buy or sell securities like, or different from, those we recommend to clients for their accounts. 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. We
maintain the required personal securities transaction records per regulation. Principals and supervised
persons of our firm may also invest in securities at the same time, before, or after clients.
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 securities transactions. As
mentioned above, we maintain the required personal securities transaction records per regulation.
The timing or nature of any action taken for all clients or other sponsors may also vary. For more
information or to request a copy of our Code of Ethics, please contact us at (415) 461-4961.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
For Investment Management Individual Accounts, we will likely recommend Schwab as the Custodian
for assets, although the client is ultimately responsible for selecting the Custodian. We receive certain
services and economic benefits from the Custodian that are typically not offered to retail investors.
These benefits are provided to us for utilizing their custodial and brokerage services for our clients’
accounts.
Schwab is making direct payments to third-party providers for technology, legal and compliance
services. The benefits we receive also include, but are not limited to, trading costs, electronic access
to trading and client accounts, discounts or payments for software, historical relationship with us,
execution capabilities, reputation, financial strength, products and services, compliance, research and
technology and other operational support that may benefit us, but not the client. Transfer fees charged
by the previous custodian can be reimbursed by the Custodian directly to client accounts.
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This arrangement presents a conflict of interest because the economic benefits we receive from
Custodian may influence our recommendation to clients to use their services, rather than a custodian
that may charge less or offer different services. Our decision to recommend the Custodian is based on
a range of factors, including the services, technology, and support it provides, which we believe
ultimately assists us in delivering efficient advisory services to our clients. We address this conflict by
disclosing the arrangement to you in this brochure. We always uphold our fiduciary duty to seek the
best overall combination of value, service, and price for your account. You are not required to use
Schwab as your custodian; however, if you choose another custodian, we may not be able to provide
all our services, or the services may be less efficient. In all cases, we must place the interests of the
client in front of our own. If clients select an alternative broker-dealer for their assets, they may pay a
higher commission, and it would prohibit us from block trading. We do not receive client referrals from
any custodian or third parties.
Some client portfolios may be traded on models, but it is possible that rebalancing/trading accounts are
done so randomly, which could result in clients holding different positions and receiving higher or lower
prices than other accounts with similar investment objectives. It may be possible for employees to buy
or sell securities in their personal accounts that were also purchased in the client account. By not
aggregating or block trading through model trading, clients may receive different execution prices than
other clients with similar objectives. However, in the event we enter a block (aggregated) trade and we
receive a partial allocation, then all clients would receive a pro-rata allocation. As noted earlier we have
a strict policy against using the trade flow of clients to economically benefit us or our employees.
IARs who are RRs with Simplicity may receive benefits (such as research, hardware, or software),
these benefits are not typically based on the volume of execution for our clients utilizing Simplicity.
However, the availability of these services provides a further incentive for us to recommend that you
use Simplicity for execution for brokerage products. You are under no obligation to purchase products
through the RR or Simplicity.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Client accounts are reviewed on a regular basis, typically on a quarterly basis. However, clients may
request more frequent reviews. There are many factors that might bring about a review of accounts,
including regular review dates, supervision reviews, economic changes, political disruptions or other
market activity. We encourage clients to carefully review the written reports we provide as well as the
statements provided by the Custodian. Clients should rely on the statement for the actual value of the
account.
We may also provide clients with reports which may have a different value than statements provided
by the Custodian. This difference could be due to trade date versus settlement date reconciliations,
accrued interest, or the exclusion of a position that is not included in management or billing. Also, we
encourage clients to contact their Custodian immediately if they do not receive their statement directly
from the Custodian. For further information on any billing information contained in your reports, please
refer to Item 5 of this document as well as the Advisory Agreement.
Supervision of the firm is the responsibility of the Chief Compliance Officer or their assignees. The
review includes the performance of the accounts and positions. It is critical that clients report any
changes in their financial situation so we can ensure they are invested properly. If you have any
questions on the supervision or review of accounts, please call (415) 461-4961.
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
As mentioned earlier, we receive certain indirect benefits from the Custodian. We may also receive
additional non-monetary compensation from various vendors, product providers, distributors, and
others. These providers may provide compensation by paying some expenses related to training and
education, including travel expenses, and attaining professional designations. We might receive
payments to subsidize our own training programs. Certain vendors may invite us to participate in
conferences, on-line training or receive publications that may further our skills and knowledge. Some
may occasionally provide us with gifts, meals, and entertainment of reasonable value consistent with
industry rules and regulations. However, we do not receive or pay any compensation, directly or
indirectly, for client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
As noted in the Advisory Agreement signed by the client, we take custody when we deduct our advisory
fee directly from client accounts. Additionally, we are reporting custody on certain accounts where the
client has requested the ability to electronically transfer assets to a third-party through a standing limited
power of attorney (known as a SLOA). Although we do not have any relationship, affiliation or share
an address with any of the third parties, we are following SEC guidelines to report having custody of
these assets.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Clients engage us on a discretionary basis by executing the Agreement, granting full authority to buy,
sell, or otherwise effect investment transactions in the accounts. Clients may note investment
restrictions on the special instructions section of the Agreement, by email or in writing.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
We do not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Clients will receive all proxy voting materials directly from
the custodian. The client maintains exclusive responsibility for voting all proxies generated from the
securities, although we are available to assist with any questions.
Item 18 – Financial Information
We do not have any financial issue or situation that would impair our ability to deliver services to our
clients. Nor has the firm or any principal shareholders filed bankruptcy. Additionally, we do not require
prepayment of advisory fees more than $1,200 per client, six months or more in advance.
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