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The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc.
701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 100
Golden Valley, MN 55416
763.923.2200
www.oakridgefinancial.com
Brochure Dated: December 16, 2025
Previously Revised: September 23, 2024
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
The Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”). If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact Brandon Cowan, Chief Compliance
Officer at 763.923.2272 or via email at compliance@oakridgefinancial.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Oak Ridge is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov .
Oak Ridge Financial Services Group, Inc., is registered as an investment adviser with the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Please note that the use of the term
“registered investment adviser” and description of Oak Ridge Financial Services Group,
Inc. and/or our employees as “registered” does not imply any level of skill or training.
You are encouraged to review this Brochure and the Brochure Supplements of our firm’s
employees who advise you for more information regarding our qualifications.
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Item 2 - Material Changes
Oak Ridge will review and update its brochure annually and will send clients a summary of any
material changes as well as an offer to deliver the full brochure on an annual basis.
While Oak Ridge does not believe the following changes to be material, the firm would like to
bring the following updates to your attention:
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Item 4 – Assets Under Management (“AUM”) has been updated as of September 30
2025
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The Chief Compliance Officer has been updated to Brandon Cowan
Oak Ridge will further provide clients with a new brochure at any time, without charge.
Currently, the brochure may be requested by contacting Steven A. Henriksen at
compliance@oakridgefinancial.com.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 2 - Material Changes ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 4 - Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 6 - Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ....................................................................................... 7
Item 7 - Types of Clients ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .............................................................................. 7
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................................... 9
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ......................... 9
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 13 - Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 16 - Investment Discretion ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Item 18 - Financial Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
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Item 4 - Advisory Business
Oak Ridge is an independent, full-service financial services firm offering a wide range of
investment planning services to its clients. Oak Ridge was formed in 1977 and was formerly
known as Equity Securities Investments, Inc. The name was changed in 2003. Oak Ridge is a
registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities & Exchange. Oak Ridge is also registered
as a fully disclosed introducing broker dealer with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(“FINRA”) and the SEC. Oak Ridge is 100% owned by Oak Ridge Acquisition Corporation.
The primary owner of Oak Ridge Acquisition Corporation is Russell S. King, who is the Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Oak Ridge. Oak Ridge custodies with RBC Clearing & Custody.
Managed Accounts
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Oak Ridge Investment Advisory Representatives (“IARs”) work with clients to gain a thorough
understanding of the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs
and any other factors that are integral to the client’s financial profile (collectively, the client’s
“financial information”). To enter into an investment advisory relationship, an executed
Advisory Agreement (“Agreement”) is required. Clients have the option to have their IAR
manage their account or hire a third-party to manage their account. Third-party managers offer
a wide array of investment models and styles available through the platform manager, RBC
Capital Markets, LLC and offered through an agreement Oak Ridge has with RBC Clearing &
Custody. Third-party managers primarily offer portfolios consisting of equities, mutual funds,
ETFs and/fixed income. After gaining a thorough understanding of a client’s financial situation,
the IAR will make a recommendation to manage the client’s assets or place client assets with
one or more third party portfolio managers based upon the client’s best interests,
objectives, and financial profile. Clients are presented with sufficient information to approve
or reject the recommendation of the third-party manager. Once selected and upon completion
of any required documents, the third-party manager selects investments for the client and
manages the client account on a discretionary basis, meaning the third-party manager makes
investment decisions without prior approval from the client, and generally provides continuous
management of client accounts and periodic reporting on the performance of the accounts.
IARs manage the relationship between clients and third-party managers. Oak Ridge Financial
receives a portion of the fees paid by the client for investment management services. Specific
information about each third-party manager’s investment objectives, philosophy and portfolio
management expertise can be found in their Brochure and other disclosure documents
distributed by the third-party manager. Clients should read these disclosure documents
carefully to understand the investment process used by third party managers, along with any
fees or costs associated with the third-party manager’s advisory services.
RBC Clearing & Custody
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Assets are maintained in a segregated accounts through our custodian,
an ongoing basis, IARs review portfolio performance and recommend changes and/or portfolio re-
deployment when appropriate on a non-discretionary basis.
Financial Planning
IARs also offer financial planning for a fee. IARs gather financial information and history from
clients, including retirement and financial goals, investment objectives, investment time
horizon, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, education savings and other relevant financial
information. Based upon this information, IARs will prepare either a written comprehensive or
a segmented plan.
Financial plans are based on a client’s financial situation at a point in time and are limited by
the depth of the information disclosed by the client to the IARs. Certain assumptions may
be made with respect to inflation, trends and projected performance of the markets and
economy to assist in planning. However, past performance and projected returns are in no way
an indication of actual future investment performance. Clients must review their financial
plan on a regular basis and execute strategies accordingly. Clients are under no obligation to
implement all or any of the recommendations made in the client’s financial plan.
As of September 30, 2025, Oak Ridge had $537,377,135in n o n - d i s c r e t i o n a r y assets
under management, and $131,203,964 in discretionary assets under management.
Separately Managed Accounts
Item 5 - Fees and Compensation
A separately managed account is an investment portfolio owned by an investor and managed by a
professional investment firm—typically registered investment advisors (RIA). Although separate
accounts are usually opened through a brokerage or financial advisor, they may also be held at a bank
or opened with an insurance company. Third party managers establish their fee schedules
independently. Fees charged by third party managers are disclosed in the third-party manager’s
Advisory Agreement and/or Brochure. Third party managers collect the total advisory fee
and remit a portion of the fee to Oak Ridge. In some cases, Oak Ridge charges advisory fees
directly to the client for assets managed by a third-party manager. Fees can be charged
monthly/quarterly in advance or in arrears based upon the value of the assets under
management. Fees payable to Oak Ridge are disclosed in the Agreement and will vary from
0.25% to 2.25% on managed assets, not to exceed the maximum cumulative fee of 2.50%.
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Financial Planning
Oak Ridge offers financial planning on both a fixed fee and an hourly fee basis. Fees are
negotiable based upon the complexity of the client’s financial situation and the requested
services. Fixed fees range from $500 to $3,000. Hourly fees range from $150 to $350
payable upon execution of the Agreement with the IAR. A financial plan is required to be
delivered to the client. Clients may terminate the Agreement and receive a full refund of any
pre-paid fees at any time up until the presentation of the financial plan to the client.
Additional Information Regarding Fees
The following applies to all fee schedules:
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If the account is opened or is terminated during a quarter, the client pays a prorated fee
based on the period of time during the quarter that the account was open and will
receive a prorated refund of any unearned fees paid in advance. Clients may add cash to
and withdraw funds from their account(s) at any time. Oak Ridge reserves the right to
charge a prorated fee with respect to any material addition of assets during any quarter.
Clients may elect to have the quarterly fee deducted automatically from their account. To
make this election, clients are required to provide written authorization. Clients will
receive an account statement directly from the custodial broker dealer maintaining their
account(s) with the management fee withdrawal clearly noted.
If client assets are invested in mutual funds (including money market funds), unit
investment trusts, annuities or similar investment vehicles, the client’s account will bear
its proportionate share of the fees (including advisory fees) and internal management
expenses of such investment vehicles, as well as any applicable sales loads. These fees
are set forth in the product prospectus. Clients who invest in these types of investment
vehicles will therefore pay two levels of advisory fees on these assets – one to the firm
managing the assets and one to the investment vehicle’s adviser.
Oak Ridge’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, termination
fees and other related costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. In
addition, clients may incur certain charges imposed by custodians, brokers, and other
third parties, such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees, odd-lot differentials,
transfer taxes, wire transfer fees, etc.
The Agreement between Oak Ridge and each client may be terminated by either party by
written notice given to the other party at least 30 days prior to the date on which the
termination is to take place. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees
will be promptly refunded, and any earned, unpaid fees will be due and payable. If
termination occurs within five business days of entering into an Agreement, the client shall
be entitled to a full refund of advisory fees paid.
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Item 6 - Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Oak Ridge does not charge performance-based fees and has no participation in a client’s
account performance. As a result, Oak Ridge has no conflicts of interest between accounts that
pay asset-based fees and accounts that pay performance-based fees (known as “side-by-side
management”).
Item 7 - Types of Clients
Oak Ridge services the investment management needs of individuals, trusts, estates, and
institutional clients (corporations, partnerships, foundations, or other business entities). Oak
Ridge does not require a minimum account size to establish an advisory relationship.
In some cases, third party managers have account minimums that must be met before they will
accept a client’s assets and provide investment management services.
Methods of Analysis
Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Oak Ridge evaluates several factors before recommending a third-party portfolio manager
available to its clients. The criteria will generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
1) Assets Under Management; 2) Portfolio Management Team; 3) SEC Registration
Statement/Form ADV; 4) Disciplinary History; 5) Historical Performance; 6) Investment
Investment Strategies
Philosophy; 7) Investment Style and 8) Historical Volatility.
Based on a clients best interest, IARs will recommend 1) a portfolio of stocks, debt securities,
mutual funds and/or exchange traded funds through RBC Clearing & Custody based on the
client’s investment goals, objectives and risk tolerance, or 2) a third-party money manager
who will invest the client’s assets based upon the client’s investment goals, objectives and
risk tolerance. Factors that the IAR may consider when recommending a portfolio of mutual
funds include the mutual fund’s investment style, historical performance, management
Risk of Loss
experience, volatility, and expenses.
Investing in securities involves risk. Oak Ridge cannot guarantee clients will achieve their
stated investment objective or achieve positive or competitive returns. Past performance is
not indicative of future results. Oak Ridge cannot control external factors which may affect
the performance of the client’s investments. Clients bear the risk that they could lose all or a
portion of their investment.
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Asset allocation may have a more significant effect on account values when one of the heavily
weighted sectors is performing more poorly than the others.
Stocks
represent ownership in a company. If the company prospers and grows, the value of
the stock may increase. Stock prices are subject to “market risk” which is attributable to many
factors, including investor attitudes towards the company or stocks in general, interest rates
and/or the performance of the broad economy.
Debt Securities
(high yield, convertible or other corporate bonds, Treasury and municipal
bonds, certificates of deposit) are promissory notes that pay interest and return the principal
at the end of a specified term. Debt securities are subject to numerous risks, including credit
risk (the risk that the issuer will fail to pay the interest and/or principal when due), interest
rate risk (generally, as interest rates rise, the value of debt securities decline) reinvestment
risk (if interest rates fall, the proceeds from maturing bonds may not be reinvested at as high a
rate as was once received) and purchasing power risk (when a bond matures the value of the
proceeds may have been eroded by inflation).
Mutual Funds
are investment pools which may h o l d money market instruments, stocks,
bonds, or other investment vehicles. Professional portfolio managers research, select,
monitor, and trade various investments that make up the mutual fund’s holdings. Mutual
funds may offer a more efficient way of diversifying an investment portfolio as compared to
owning individual stocks or debt securities. All mutual funds, whether load or no-load, have
investment expenses that are paid to the management company. Mutual fund holders can be
subject to income tax on investment income that is earned by the mutual fund, but not
distributed to the investor. Mutual fund shares are redeemed at net asset value at the end of
the trading day.
Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
hold securities to match the price performance of a certain
index or commodity. ETFs can track stock market indices and sectors, bonds, commodities or
currencies. ETFs are subject to the same market risks as the index or sector they are designed
to track. ETFs are also subject to tracking error, meaning that they may not match the
performance of the index or sector they are attempting to track. ETFs can be bought and sold
throughout the trading day like stocks. ETFs can be passively or actively managed.
Item 9 - Disciplinary Information
Oak Ridge is required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary events
occurring within the past 10 years that would be material to your evaluation of Oak Ridge or
the integrity of Oak Ridge’s management.
On August 8, 2018 Oak Ridge’s AWC No. 2016052229401 was accepted by FINRA. This AWC is
related to the supervision of Oak Ridge’s fixed income trading department and the
markups/markdowns taken on certain corporate bond trades executed by Oak Ridge during the
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period of July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. As part of the AWC, Oak Ridge was
censured, paid a fine of $17,500 and made restitution in the amount of $4,956 plus interest to
three clients.
On September 27, 2024, Oak Ridge’s AWC No. 2021070609801 was accepted by FINRA. This
AWC was related to the supervision of Oak Ridge’s fixed income trading department and the
markups/markdowns taken on certain corporate bond trades executed by Oak Ridge during the
period of April 15, 2020 through November 6, 2023. As part of the AWC, Oak Ridge was
censured, paid a fine of $270,000 and made restitution in the amount of $68,857.69 plus interest
to the affected clients.
Item 10 - Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Oak Ridge has a material relationship to its advisory business in that it is also a fully disclosed
introducing broker dealer and a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection
Corporation (SIPC). IARs may receive separate and typical compensation for their activities or
investment recommendations in their capacity as Registered Representatives of the broker
dealer. If securities or insurance products are purchased or sold through the broker dealer for
an advisory client, commissions may be generated for the affiliated broker dealer and/or the
IAR.
Item 11 - Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Oak Ridge has adopted a Code of Ethics that sets forth its high standard of business, fiduciary
and ethical conduct required of all associated persons. Among other things, the Code of Ethics
requires associated persons to comply with all applicable federal securities laws and includes
provisions relating to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider trading,
restrictions on the acceptance of gifts, approval of board participation and procedures
regarding personal securities trading procedures. All associated persons must acknowledge
the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as amended. The Code of Ethics also provides for a
range of sanctions that may be applied to associated persons who violate it.
Oak Ridge provides investment advisory services for various clients and may give advice or take
action with respect to one client which may differ from advice given or the timing or nature of
actions taken with respect to other clients. All such actions are subject to Oak Ridge’s fiduciary
duty and its policy to allocate investment opportunities to all clients over a period of time on a
fair and equitable basis.
Associated persons may trade securities for their personal accounts. Such trading presents
potential and actual conflicts of interest when the securities traded are the same as securities
Oak Ridge trades for client accounts. Theoretically, if an associated person wants to purchase
a security that is also held in client accounts but does not want to pay current market value
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for the security, the associated person could sell the security out of client accounts and drive
the market price down before making the personal investment. Similar manipulative behavior
could occur if the employee desires to sell a personal security holding but buys it in client
accounts first in an effort to drive up the price before the employee sells.
Oak Ridge’s Code of Ethics contains various provisions that prohibit this sort of conduct,
including a requirement that associated persons put client interests first and avoid actual and
potential conflicts of interest when transacting in securities for their own accounts.
Furthermore, as provided in more detail below, the Code of Ethics imposes restrictions and
reporting requirements regarding personal trading.
Personal Securities Transactions
The Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities
and interests of Oak Ridge’s associated persons 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 associated persons to invest for their own accounts. The Code of Ethics
prohibits associated persons from investing in initial public offerings and requires pre-
clearance for all private placement transactions. In addition, the Code of Ethics requires
quarterly reporting of personal securities transactions and restricts personal trading in close
proximity to client trading activity. Under the Code of Ethics, certain types of securities
transactions have been designated as exempt transactions based upon a determination that
Gifts & Business Entertainment
these would not interfere materially with the best interest of Oak Ridge’s clients.
From time to time, Oak Ridge may determine that it is appropriate and useful to accept
from or provide reasonable business gifts and/or business entertainment to clients,
prospective clients, broker dealers or other third parties with whom Oak Ridge has a business
relationship. Any such gift or entertainment expense is subject to internal policies and
procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations. Oak Ridge may, at the request of a
broker dealer or third party with whom Oak Ridge has a business relationship, provide
charitable contributions or financial support to programs, events or seminars sponsored by the
broker dealer or third party.
A copy of Oak Ridge’s full Code of Ethics is available upon request by contacting Compliance at
compliance@oakridgefinancial.com.
Directed Brokerage
Item 12 - Brokerage Practices
Oak Ridge does not permit clients to direct the trading for their advisory account(s) to a
broker dealer other than RBC Clearing & Custody. As a condition of participation in the
investment programs offered by Oak Ridge, clients must open an account with RBC Clearing
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& Custody by entering into an account agreement directly with them. Oak Ridge does not have
authority to open accounts for clients, although we may aid in doing so.
Oak Ridge does not have discretion to determine which broker dealer will be used or the
commission rates paid when third party managers are utilized. Third party managers may
require clients to maintain their assets with a particular custodian. Clients will be informed of
these requirements when the third-party manager is selected. All transactions are
executed through or with the client’s custodial broker dealer.
In determining RBC Clearing & Custody is a qualified custodian, Oak Ridge considered a wide
range of factors, including, but not limited to:
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Combination of quality execution services and asset custody services;
Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for a client’s
account);
Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers,
check requests, bill payment, etc.);
Quality of services;
Reputation, financial strength, and stability;
Prior service to Oak Ridge and our other clients; and
Ability to aggregate multiple accounts within a household and prepare consolidated
performance reporting.
Best Execution
RBC Clearing & Custody does not charge separately for custody services, but they are
compensated by charging commissions or other fees on trades they execute for client
accounts. Oak Ridge monitors execution quality provided by RBC Clearing & Custody.
Trade Error Policy
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Trading errors may occur in a client’s account,
the wrong security may be bought or sold.
Oak Ridge seeks to keep these errors to a minimum, however, if a trading error is discovered,
Oak Ridge immediately contacts RBC Clearing & Custody to provide notice of the error and to
seek to correct it. If Oak Ridge was responsible for the trade error, Oak Ridge will bear any net
loss or retain any net profit. If feasible, the trade will be canceled. If it is not feasible to cancel
the trade,
because the trade has settled, Oak Ridge will instruct RBC Clearing & Custody to
reverse the trade. If this results in a net loss to the client, Oak Ridge will reimburse the client.
Clients whose assets are managed by a third-party manager may be subject to the trade error
correction practices disclosed by the third-party manager. As a general matter, clients are
made whole for any losses resulting from the correction of trading errors Oak Ridge makes
either by Oak Ridge reimbursing the account or the qualified custodian reimbursing the
account and billing Oak Ridge for the amount or netting it against the fee the qualified
custodian pays Oak Ridge.
Oak Ridge does not have any arrangements with a broker dealer or third party under which we
receive products or services from the broker dealer in exchange for commissions paid to the
broker dealer for executing securities transactions.
Oak Ridge will not cross trades between client accounts or engage in principal transactions
between Oak Ridge proprietary accounts and client accounts.
Item 13 - Review of Accounts
IARs perform periodic asset reviews no less than annually. IARs complete documentation in
connection with each account review and submit it to the appropriate Supervising Principal
for review. More frequent reviews may be triggered by changes in the third-party manager,
political events, material changes in the market or economic outlook, substantial additions,
or withdrawals from the account or pursuant to a special arrangement with the client.
Accounts managed on a discretionary basis are reviewed by a Supervisor Principal. Account
reviews may include review of holdings, evaluation of asset turnover, meetings, and phone
calls with clients.
Clients will receive written reports from third-party managers and receive regular statements
from RBC Clearing & Custody. Delivery of these statements are not optional.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Oak Ridge does not pay solicitation or referral fees to any third parties in exchange for
potential new client account referrals. Oak Ridge may receive a portion of the fees paid to
third party managers for recommending clients place their advisory accounts with those
managers. This fee is paid to Oak Ridge for servicing the client and acting as the intermediary
between the client and third-party manager.
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Item 15 – Custody
All client assets must be held by a third-party custodian, generally a bank or a broker-dealer.
Oak Ridge cannot and does not serve as a qualified custodian for clients and will decline client
requests to provide services that would result in Oak Ridge being deemed to have custody
under the applicable regulatory rules, such as serving as trustee to a client’s account.
Where clients have authorized Oak Ridge to automatically deduct periodic advisory fees
directly from the client’s account, the rules deem Oak Ridge to have custody and Oak Ridge
complies with the limited requirements related to having this sort of custody. Clients must
authorize the automatic payment of advisory fees from their account in their Agreement. The
custodian will deduct and remit the fees to Oak Ridge and record a debit transaction which
will be reflected on the account statement issued directly to the client by the qualified
custodian.
Clients receive at least quarterly statements from RBC Clearing & Custody or the third-party
custodian who maintains the client’s investment assets. Clients are to notify Oak Ridge
Financial at compliance@oakridgefinancial.com if they have questions about their
statement.
Item 16 - Investment Discretion
Oak Ridge generally does not accept discretionary authority from our clients but may make
exceptions. All exceptions must be granted prior to execution, in writing, from the Chief
Compliance Officer AND the Head of Private Client Group. If an exception is made, Oak Ridge
typically receives discretionary authority at the outset of an advisory relationship in the
Agreement which allows the IARs to select which securities and the number of securities to
be bought or sold. In all cases, discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the
best interest of and stated investment objectives for the particular client account.
When selecting securities and determining amounts to be bought or sold, Oak Ridge
determines the investment by ensuring it is in the best interest of the client. IARs will work to
satisfy limitations and restrictions provided by the client but this cannot be guaranteed.
For non-discretionary accounts, the selection of the third- pa rt y money manager(s) must
be approved by the client and the client is required to establish an account with the
appropriate qualified custodian.
Item 17 - Voting Client Securities
Oak Ridge does not have authority to vote or advise on proxy matters. Proxy materials are
sent to clients who will vote as they desire. Proxy voting will be handled in accordance with
the third- pa rt y managers’ investment practices as disclosed in their Brochure and/or
Investment Management Agreement.
Item 18 - Financial Information
Oak Ridge does not require pre-payment of fees six months in advance, and therefore is not
required to disclose certain information related to its financial condition. Oak Ridge has no
information to disclose related to any financial commitment that impairs Oak Ridge’s ability to
meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients and has not been the subject of a
bankruptcy proceeding.
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