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Regulatory Disclosures and Firm Brochure
Part 2A of ADV
Version Date: 31 December 2025
801-352-8166
Tingey Advisors, Inc.
2101 East Murray-Holladay Road, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 Phone:
Website: www.tingeyadvisors.com
Principal
Jon D. Tingey, CFA
2101 E. Murray-Holladay Road, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117
Phone: 801-352-8166
Email: jon.tingey@tingeyadvisors.com
Disclaimer:
This brochure provides information about the practices and qualifications of Tingey Advisors, Inc. (TA), a Registered Investment Advisor. 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. While
TA may refer to itself as a “Registered Investment Advisor” or “RIA,” clients or potential clients should be aware that the registration itself does not imply any
particular level of skill, training or endorsement by regulatory authorities. If you have any questions about the content of this brochure, please contact us at
(801) 352-8166.
Additional information about Tingey Advisors, Inc. is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov (the CRD number for Tingey Advisors, Inc.
is 107539).
Name of Advisory Firm
Tingey Advisors, Inc. is a DBA of Cannon Tingey Investment Advisors, Inc.
Material Changes from Previous Version:
This brochure contains material changes from the previous ADV submitted to FINRA on February 20, 2025.
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Advisory Business
Fees and Compensation
Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Types of Clients
Method of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Disciplinary Information
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Brokerage Practices
Review of Accounts
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Custody
Investment Discretion
Voting Client Securities
Financial Information
Requirements for Registered Advisors
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Advisory Business
Tingey Advisors, Inc. (hereafter “Tingey Advisors” or “TA”), operating as a DBA of Cannon Tingey Investment Advisors, Inc., is a fee-based investment
advisor founded in 1996 that manages approximately $450 Million of discretionary assets (as of 12/31/25) for approximately 858 portfolio accounts
representing approximately 390 client relationships. TA provides a personalized portfolio management service and investment advice according to specific
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client objectives. The owners are Principal Jon D. Tingey, CFA and Chief Operation Officer Natalie P. Boss. TA may, on occasion, furnish advice to clients on
matters not involving publicly traded securities; however, such advice does not involve recommendations of private securities offerings and represents less than
5% of total revenues over the past five years. In addition to discretionary assets under management disclosed on this ADV, TA also advises on non-
discretionary portfolios that include but are not limited to qualified retirement plans or 401(k) plans.
Initial Consultation
Tingey Advisors generally offers a free consultation service to accomplish the following: 1) introduce the client to TA, it’s principals, portfolio managers and
its services, 2) gather information about the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance and other factors critical to the investment decision making process,
3) agree to terms of service and compensation, and 4) execute custodial account-opening, management and investment guideline documents. TA will also
offer the prospective client a Client Relationship Summary which provides relevant information in the process of choosing an investment advisor.
Additionally, TA provides the firm’s Disclosure Brochure describing TA’s business process, fees, and other information.
Portfolio Management Services
TA provides portfolio management services to individuals, small businesses, and institutions. TA takes a personal approach to investing. TA evaluates the
client’s risk tolerance to establish investment objectives which are used to determine portfolio investment guidelines. This process allows TA to tailor its
investment advice and portfolio management services to meet client needs. As part of the analysis of client risk and objectives, portfolios are categorized as,
one of the following: 1) “Growth”, 2) “Income”, 3) “Balanced”, 4) “Balanced with Growth Bias”, or 5) “Balanced with Income Bias”. Growth portfolios, by
objective, hold primarily common stocks. Income portfolios primarily hold bonds. Balanced portfolios hold a combination of stocks and bonds. TA uses a
low-turnover, prudently diversified strategy wherein many different stocks and/or bonds will exist in the portfolio at any given time. Unless otherwise
stipulated, the clients give TA full discretion to manage client portfolios in accordance with mutually agreed upon investment guidelines.
401(k) or other Qualified Plan Consulting Services & Selection of Advisors
TA provides financial advisory services to qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) and other defined compensation plans for a fee calculated as a
percentage of assets under management (AUM fee). As such, TA recommends, for plan trustee approval, certain mutual funds to become part of the asset
selection list for participants in each plan. While the ultimate structure of the plan is the responsibility of the trustees (which is not the role of TA), the trustees
may rely upon the advice of TA in developing an appropriate line up of mutual funds for the plan’s participants to select their investments.
Educational Seminars
As part of its retirement plan service for qualified plans, TA may from time to time engage in seminars to educate qualified plan participants during enrollment
meetings. No additional fee is charged beyond the AUM fee referred to above. TA may also engage from time to time in educational sessions for its
traditional portfolio management clients, both individually and collectively, as part of its overall service. TA may sponsor an annual “Financial Markets
Outlook” luncheon or webcast, where clients are invited to hear analysis of financial markets.
Statements and Newsletters
TA may provide quarterly statements of account to clients along with the monthly statements they receive from their selected custodian. TA may also deliver a
quarterly newsletter containing a summary of the markets and general economic and financial information to the clients with their quarterly statement. TA
may, from time to time, provide market commentaries, wherein TA discusses notable issues related to the capital markets.
Other investment advisory services
TA offers other investment advisory services providing general, non-discretionary financial advice. For example, trustees may hire TA to advise them on
defining appropriate mutual funds or other investment options for the participants of a 401(k) plan. In such cases, fees are paid as a percentage of assets under
management; however, this type of consulting service does not include investment discretion since the plan participants are responsible for selecting their own
mutual funds or other assets according to their own risk tolerance and objectives.
Other General Consulting
TA may periodically engage in general consulting services for various firms or individuals in areas including, but not limited to, providing expert witness
services, general financial consulting, general management consulting, personal and corporate consulting, or a project requested by a client which may or may
not involve investment advice.
Fees and Compensation
Tingey Advisors is a fee-based investment advisor. Services are rendered for a fee calculated as a percentage of assets under management, billed quarterly. At
present, TA does not charge a minimum fee. The general fee schedule, as quoted on an annual basis, is shown below:
Portfolio Management Fees
1.10% on the first $1,000,000.00
0.95% on the next $2,000,000.00
0.85% on the next $2,000,000.00
0.75% on the next $5,000,000.00
0.50% on assets > $10,000,000.00
Fees for assets under management are assessed at the beginning of each quarter by applying the quarterly fee percentage (1/4 of the annual fee percentage) to
the account's fair market value as determined by the custodian, as of the last day of the previous quarter. Such fees are generally deducted directly from client
accounts if the client has so stipulated in writing; otherwise, an invoice would be sent to the client requesting payment. Investment management services may
be terminated by either party with a 2-day written notice. Management fees may be charged mid-quarter when a material amount of new assets are received in
an active account, subject to an executed management agreement. Conversely, fees may not be refunded for money taken out of an active account mid quarter.
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If investment management services are terminated, fees assessed at the beginning of the quarter may be refunded on a prorated basis. Fees for investment
management services may, under certain circumstances, be negotiable, and the actual fee of each client is disclosed to the client in writing.
TA does not charge fees based on performance. Management fees are negotiable. Client requests to negotiate fees can be made in writing or by verbal
communication. Such a request reviewed by the management committee (which may also be the investment committee), may be accepted or denied by the
committee, or company principal based on, but not limited to, the nature of the assets to be managed and the potential for additional assets to be managed. A
decision to use a negotiated fee (rather than the standard fee) will be affirmed in writing.
Fees for Other General Consulting
The fee schedule for services listed above under Other General Consulting is a non-negotiable $295.00 per hour. For such services, the project is defined and
agreed to up front, and the client is billed by written invoice at the conclusion of the work performed or during the project. Payment is generally made by
check; however, payment can also be made by direct deduction from the client’s account upon request and authorization by the client.
Performance Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
TA does not charge fees based on performance. Therefore, none of its clients’ accounts will be managed side-by-side with any performance-based clients.
Types of Clients
Tingey Advisors may provide investment advice to the following types of entities: Individuals among others, Trusts & Estates, Foundations, Charitable
Organizations, Corporations, Partnerships, Unions, Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans, 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans.
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Tingey Advisors provides investment management services for organizations and individuals. The investment management services are predicated on the
following philosophies and investment disciplines for the equity and fixed income capital markets. TA may offer advice regarding the following types of
securities: equity securities; warrants; corporate debt securities; commercial paper; municipal securities; investment company securities including mutual fund
shares; United States government securities; mortgages; structured products; exchange traded funds; real estate investments trusts; commodities; derivative and
other option and futures contracts.
Equity Investment Philosophy and Discipline
Tingey Advisors employs a fundamental approach to investing. Fundamental analysis seeks to determine the intrinsic value of a security based upon analysis
of business factors such as, but not limited to revenues, earnings, cash flows, strength of balance sheets, dividends, price, management focus and competitive
positions in the marketplace. In addition to the use of fundamental analysis, TA may employ technical analysis, which seeks to determine the future direction
of security prices through the study of past market data such as price and trading volume. TA may also use charting (the graphing of the interaction between a
company’s price, earnings, dividends and performance relative to the general market) or cyclical analysis (the study of the nature of individual securities and
the general market’s sensitivities to cyclical movements such as the fluctuation of the local or global economies) to augment its fundamental approach in
making investment decisions. From time-to-time TA may use derivative products on a limited basis in client portfolios as part of a hedging strategy. Despite
the fundamental, technical or any other type of analysis performed by TA, any investment in securities carries risk and uncertainty and investors may lose all or
a portion of their principal investment.
TA maintains an investment philosophy and practices a discipline that is centered on long-term growth opportunities that we believe are undervalued. We
recognize that on a short-term basis the stock market is often influenced by fads and emotion. However, over a longer period, consistent, quality earnings
growth and a company's ability to increase its underlying value are the critical ingredients to increasing a company’s value. Our investment philosophy and
discipline incorporate time as an ally providing the necessary financial foundation to support successful investment portfolios.
The equity (stock) portion of the asset allocation may be invested in individual equity securities that can be easily converted to cash and exhibit a strong
potential for growth of principal and income. Companies which do not currently pay a dividend may be considered for investment. Cash will be invested in
highly liquid money market funds, high quality commercial paper and US Treasury Bills or repurchase agreements.
TA buys companies that are “value priced” based on their prospects, and we attempt to minimize transaction costs in the way we execute trades. We
incorporate principles of diversification to mitigate risk, and may or may not use margin, although some of the underlying securities that are purchased for
client accounts may utilize internal leverage.
Fixed Income Philosophy and Discipline
TA generally incorporates a buy-and-hold strategy for fixed income securities, with specific focus on credit quality and average maturity of the portfolio. Our
philosophy incorporates a discipline that emphasizes liquidity, credit quality, after-tax yield and undervalued situations relative to “normal” yield spread
relationships and inflation expectations. Through implementation of our philosophy, we believe we can successfully reduce risk and enhance total return from
fixed income securities. Low portfolio turnover leads to lower transaction costs, which enhances portfolio returns. Investment decisions in fixed income
involve fundamental analysis of the issuer (see above) and a focus on general market risk, interest rate risk, re-investment risk, ill-liquidity risk and the risk of
capital loss inherent in the individual security. Third-party rating agency reports are a source of research support.
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The fixed income portion of the portfolio asset allocation will generally be invested in highly liquid, investment-grade individual securities. These securites
may include any or all of the following: US Treasury securities, US Government Agency securities, corporate and municipal bonds, mortgage backed
securities or preferred stock. Cash will be invested in highly liquid money market funds, including FDIC sweep vehicles, high quality commercial paper and
US Treasury Bills or repurchase agreements. Many fixed income securities are held for multiple years and from time to time the credit strength of the issuer
may change and the credit rating may drop below investment grade standards. TA may continue to hold the security if it is determined, after analyzing
applicable variables, that it is in the best interest of the client. From time to time, and under infrequent circumstances, TA may purchase bonds that are not
rated investment grade. In each situation, TA would purchase these bonds only after appropriate analysis to determine that an investment in the particular
bond would likely generate positive returns. TA may, from time to time, purchase bonds that carry a split rating where one rating agency deems it to be
investment grade and another agency deems the credit to be less than investment grade.
Despite the analysis performed by TA, any investment in securities carries risk and uncertainty and investors may lose all or a portion of their principal
investment.
Performance Disclosure
Investments in the capital markets are subject to risk and uncertainty and may result in loss of principal. Client portfolio results are subject to the effect of
material market or economic conditions and results will be impacted in a positive or negative way based on those conditions regardless of security selection.
Portfolio results are impacted by advisory fees, brokerage or other commissions, and any other expenses that a client may pay. Returns are determined by
including the change in the price of a particular security and maybe based on the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Any performance comparison
to any benchmark may or may not be of value in evaluating portfolio performance. Benchmarks or indices vary in composition and risk parameters such as
volatility and may be materially different from that of the client’s portfolio. Equity portfolios are managed with a view toward income generation and capital
appreciation. Equity securities may or may not pay dividends. Analysis of model portfolios, if any, and benchmarks results can be of limited usefulness,
particularly the fact that such results may not represent actual trading and may not reflect the impact that material economic and market factors might have had
on client portfolio decision-making. Important factors in client portfolio results may change materially during the evaluation period such as objectives,
economic and capital market conditions, or investment. Past client portfolio results and any of the securities contained in, or the investment strategies followed
with respect to, the model or client portfolio do not relate, or only partially relate, to the type of advisory services currently offered by the adviser. For
example, an internal management tracking portfolio or past client portfolio may include some types of securities that the adviser no longer recommends for its
clients. Past client results may relate to only a select group of portfolios. Other past client portfolio results may be materially different from results portrayed
in the model or past client results. Despite the analysis performed by TA, any investment in securities carries risk and uncertainty and investors may lose all
or a portion of their principal investment.
Disciplinary Information
Neither TA nor its principals have been subject to any lawsuits or professional disciplinary action.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Neither TA nor its management persons are engaged in business as a broker-dealer, registered representative of a broker-dealer, futures commission merchant
(FCM), commodity pool operator (CPO), a commodity trading advisor (CTA) or associated person of a FCM, CPO or CTA. Moreover, neither TA nor its
management has any affiliated relationship or arrangement with a broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, government securities dealer, investment
company, other pooled investment banking or thrift institution, accountant, accounting firm, insurance company, insurance agency, pension consultant, real
estate-broker, real estate dealer, or a sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships. From time to time, TA has given referrals to clients for professional
accounting, legal or insurance services and has disclosed if the referral involved any family relationship. Accepting or rejecting the referral has been the
client’s decision. TA does not have any arrangements whereby it receives compensation for recommending third-party advisers to clients.
Additional affiliations of Jon D. Tingey, CFA, Principal, are as follows:
Jon D. Tingey, CFA, Principal
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Former shareholder and director of ISYS Technologies - a privately held computer manufacturer headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. Resigned
as director January 31, 2013. Jon has not recommended securities issued by ISYS Technologies to advisory clients.
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Shareholder and former director of Amendment II - a privately held manufacturer of body armor for the military, law enforcement and commercial
industries. Jon resigned as director on January 24, 2013. Jon has not recommended securities issued by Amendment II to advisory clients.
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Shareholder and former director of Rich Broadcasting – a privately held media company with radio stations in the state of Idaho. Resigned as
Director February 11, 2015. Jon has not recommended securities issued by Rich Broadcasting to advisory clients.
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Shareholder of Lafeyette Energy Corp.- A privately held energy company.
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Shareholder of Genesis Poly, LLC – a privately held chemical company.
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Shareholder of Ocean Biomedical Inc.- a publicly traded pharmaceutical company.
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CFA Society of Salt Lake – the local society of CFA Institute, a global nonprofit member organization of financial analysts, portfolio managers and
other investment professionals.
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Former director of Granite Education Foundation – a private foundation whose mission is to further the education of children and success of
teachers in the Granite School District. Jon resigned as director in June 2019.
• Managing Member, Mount Olympus Volleyball Club, LLC, dba JDTGWT Properties, LLC – property management and rental.
• Member, 2101 Partners, LLC – owns office building serving as residence for Tingey Advisors, Inc.
Time spent on the other affiliations noted above represents less than 5% of the principal’s total time.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A fundamental policy of our business is to avoid conflicts of interest between Control Persons and our clients. Tingey Advisors has adopted a Code of Ethics
that promotes the fiduciary duty and standard of care by its owners, officers, directors, as well as any employee of TA who is involved in providing such
services – whether by way of security analysis, recommendation, execution of trading orders, portfolio management or otherwise (hereafter “Covered
Persons”). It also promotes confidentiality of information, suitability of investments, personal trading, and disclosure of conflicts of interest. A copy of TA’s
Code of Ethics is available upon request for any client or prospective client.
One of the practices that presents a potential conflict of interest is that of trading in the securities that are being purchased or sold, or considered for purchase or
sale, for clients’ portfolios by Covered Persons for accounts in which they have a beneficial ownership interest or which they control. The Investment
Advisors Act of 1940 (“Advisors Act”) and other federal and state securities laws and rules generally prohibit fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative trading by
persons affiliated with investment advisers with respect to securities held, to be acquired or under consideration for purchase or sale by the advisory clients.
This prohibition extends to trading in furtherance of personal interests to the detriment of TA and/or its clients as well as any attempt to benefit from the
market impact of their anticipated or actual transactions. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations require the adoption of procedures
designed to prevent such fraudulent conduct.
As part of the code of ethics adopted by TA and agreed to by all Control Persons, Tingey Advisors or its owners and employees may buy or sell securities
which the firm has purchased for its clients. Purchases and sells of assets in the Tingey Advisors profit sharing account, other TA qualified plan accounts, or
other family relationship accounts of the principals of TA, that are not employees or principals, may be done at the same time as purchases and sells for other
managed accounts; however, we attempt to treat all participants in a trade equally with respect to the outcome of the transaction.
Personal transactions initiated by owners and employees of Tingey Advisors must be cleared by the Chief Compliance Officer of the firm or one of the
principals of the firm prior to the execution of that transaction. As it pertains to personal, individual trades (other than those for the Tingey Advisors Profit
Sharing portfolio or other TA qualified plans; or other family relationship accounts that are not employees or principals which are included in trades
simultaneously with other clients), after receiving approval to perform the transaction, the individual signs a “Personal Trading Authorization Form” stating the
following: “I confirm that: (a) to my knowledge and belief, there presently is no outstanding order to purchase or sell the above-listed security for TA-managed
account or portfolio; (b) there is no outstanding oral or written communication with respect to that security that has not been acted upon or rejected; (c) I have
no present intention to purchase or sell that security for a TA client and am not aware that such security is “being considered” by anyone with discretionary
authority over trading of behalf of a TA client and (d) I am not in possession of material non-public information with respect to the security described above
nor am I making the transaction described above on the basis of inside information. I further confirm that the above conditions have existed during this entire
business day.
Allowable Trades in Proprietary Accounts
Because TA, its owners and employees, buy and sell some of the same securities recommended to advisory clients from time to time, it may create a conflict of
interest; however, TA attempts to minimize that conflict of interest by instituting policies that give clients priority over personal transactions of TA, its owners
and employees.
TA acknowledges that a potential conflict of interest exists for preferential treatment for proprietary accounts such as the Cannon Tingey Investment Advisors
Profit Sharing Plan and the Tingey Advisors Defined Benefit Plan, or other proprietary accounts including family member’s accounts of TA Principals,
inasmuch as beneficiaries of these accounts may be TA control or access persons. TA further acknowledges that if preferential treatment were given it could
have a negative impact on clients’ accounts. The TA code of ethics policy allows for trades in these accounts to be made without the personal trading
authorization (PTA) procedures required of personal trades of TA control or access persons. This allowance is subject to the following conditions: 1) proper
disclosure in TA’s ADV acknowledging that a potential conflict of interest exists with these accounts; 2) the account owner must have signed TA’s investment
management agreement; 3) the accounts are being managed as per written investment guidelines. Such trades are allowable without completing a PTA form.
To ensure that proprietary accounts do not receive preferential treatment, TA will undergo periodic internal audits as part of TA’s risk assessment process to
determine that the proprietary accounts do not or did not receive preferential treatment with respect to trade executions.
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Furthermore, the TA code of ethics allows for trades in accounts owned by certain control persons or related parties to be made without the PTA procedures
required of individual trades of TA control or access persons. This allowance is subject to the following conditions: 1) proper disclosure in TA’s ADV
acknowledging that a potential conflict of interest exists with these accounts; 2) account managed by an Investment Advisory Representative (IAR) other than
the owner of the account; 3) the owner must have signed TA’s investment management agreements; 4) the accounts are being managed as per written
investment guidelines. Such trades are allowable without completing a PTA form. To ensure that proprietary accounts do not receive preferential treatment,
TA will undergo periodic audits as part of TA’s risk assessment process to determine that the proprietary accounts do not or did not receive preferential
treatment with respect to trade executions.
Brokerage Practices
Tingey Advisors will affect trades through the custodian selected by the client if the custodian is also a broker dealer. When discretion is given to TA to make
trades away from the client-designated custodian that settle at said custodian, TA will select established brokers who can execute trades in a timely, effective,
and fair manner. Commission rates paid to brokers are believed to be reasonable for the services provided. Tingey Advisors may enter a “soft dollar”
arrangement in order to receive certain investment products, investment research or investment services. Currently, TA does not purchase soft-dollar products.
Outside brokers used in performing trades for accounts currently custodied at Wells Fargo Bank or U.S. Bank are as follows:
Broker
Gordon Haskett & Co.
Glen Eagle
All clients benefit from the products, research and services obtained from soft dollar commissions regardless of whether they pay for them through
commissioned-based transactions. Commissions generated to pay for soft dollar items are generally done at a commission rate, as negotiated between TA and
Gordon Haskett & Co on a trade-by-trade basis (a higher number of shares to be traded may result in lower agreed upon per share commission; conversely, a
lower number of shares to be traded may result in higher agreed upon per share commission). Tingey Advisors believes that no clients are materially
disadvantaged for trades done through a soft dollar arrangement. However, clients who use the custodial services of a brokerage firm, i.e. Charles Schwab,
may not have trades which are executed through a “soft dollar” broker.
Tingey Advisors may refer brokers or trust companies to serve as custodians for the client's assets; however, the actual selection of a custodian rests with the
client. TA believes all clients benefit by maintaining multiple custodial options. From time to time, TA may or may not use its discretionary authority over
broker-dealers to purchase or sell an asset for the client outside of the client-selected custodian’s inventory with the directive that such trade will settle in the
client’s account of the client-selected custodian. Tingey Advisors may also explain that should the client choose to use a broker as a custodian for their assets
that the broker/custodian will generally serve as the broker of choice for transactions within their portfolio. Should a client choose to select his own broker, the
commission charged by the client's broker may be more or less than that which brokers that are working with TA would charge. On occasion, a client may
contact his/her broker directly to place a trade or ask TA to place a trade on his/her behalf through his/her own custodian. As stated above, the client chooses
his/her custodian, which may have a bearing on which broker-dealer is used to affect trades.
On occasion, TA may engage in “block trading” which involves aggregating multiple accounts to participate in the purchase or sale of a security at one time.
Such action allows multiple clients to receive the same price for a similar transaction and allows the portfolio manager to act in a timely manner. Block trades
of sufficiently large quantity may or may not have a slightly detrimental effect on the transaction price realized by the individual client. Accounts may be
reviewed individually and may not be part of a “block trade” due to individual considerations.
Review of Accounts
Management of client portfolios by portfolio managers is ongoing as part of the normal course of business to ensure that portfolios are managed according to
clients' investment guidelines. Investment guidelines include asset allocation ranges. Portfolios are generally managed within those ranges; however, from
time to time, portfolios may be managed with assets outside the prescribed ranges. Additionally, if TA is managing multiple client portfolios, TA may, from
time to time, combine those portfolios together with respect to investment guideline ranges. Formal client reviews, including performance summaries, may be
held from time to time based on the client’s desires. Informal reviews and client updates may also be done from time to time, in person, by email, telephone,
or online, at the request of the client. TA promotes an “open-door policy” with its clients and is committed to the principle of client communication.
Each client has a “lead” portfolio manager that is responsible for implementing a strategy consistent with the client’s investment objective and to be the direct
interface with the client, including performance reviews. A portfolio manager that is not assigned as the “lead” portfolio manager provides support for the lead
manager in his or her absence.
Internal Reviews
Client portfolios are reviewed on an ongoing basis as a normal course of business. Internal audits are conducted from time to time, to ensure that the position
of the clients’ portfolio matches the clients stated investment guidelines. From time to time, certain capital market conditions may exist that would allow
portfolio managers to temporarily manage asset allocations outside the prescribed ranges. Additionally, portfolio managers may use investment committee
meetings to discuss specific client-related investment matters along with the analysis of general market conditions and investment strategy.
Client Reports and reviews
Clients may receive a statement of account from Tingey Advisors, Inc. at the end of each quarter in addition to monthly statements from their custodian.
Additionally, TA may deliver a quarterly newsletter containing a summary of the markets and general economic and financial information to the clients with
their quarterly statement. Topical market commentaries are provided to clients from time to time. Formal reviews may be conducted on a frequency and time
which is mutually agreed to by the client and Tingey Advisors.
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Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Tingey Advisors does not compensate third parties for client referrals, nor does it receive compensation from any third party for advisory services it provides
clients.
Custody
Rule 206(4)-2 of Section 206(4) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 otherwise known as “Custody Rule” is designed to protect client funds or securities
from being lost, misused, or misappropriated. The Securities and Exchange Commission in their letter dated February 21, 2017, stated that “custody” of a
client’s assets would include, “any arrangement… under which [an investment adviser is] authorized or permitted to withdraw client funds or securities
maintained with a custodian upon [its] instruction to the custodian…”
Clients who hire Tingey Advisors place their investable assets with a large financial institution who acts as custodians and physically holds client assets.
However, clients who hire Tingey Advisors to manage their portfolio, may from time to time set up a standing letter of authorization with the custodian to
facilitate the movement of money from the custodial account to another account that the client specifies in writing. Furthermore, the client may from time to
time authorize Tingey Advisors to initiate the movement of money through said standing letter of authorization via ACH transfer, check, or journal transfer, to
an account prescribed by the client. Under the SEC’s interpretation of Rule 206(4)-2, this constitutes Tingey Advisors having custody of those assets.
Tingey Advisors does not accept standing letters of authorization set up by client with the custodian with respect to first party or third-party wire transfers.
Any wire transfer made from client account will require specific written instruction in a form acceptable to the custodian, by the client at the time of the wire
transfer. In the event that the client sets up a standing letter of authorization for the movement of money via ACH transfer, check, or journal to another
account, and gives Tingey Advisors authorization to initiate those transactions, Tingey Advisors will only act on the authorization if a client’s respective
custodian certifies that it meets #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 of the following conditions -- Tingey Advisors meets condition #6.
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The client provides instructions to the qualified custodian, in writing, that includes the client’s signature, the third party’s name, and either the third
party’s address or the third party’s account number at a custodian to which the transfer should be directed.
The client authorizes Tingey Advisors, in writing, either on the qualified custodian’s form or separately, to direct transfers to the third party either
on a specified schedule or from time to time.
The client’s qualified custodian performs appropriate verification of the instruction, such as a signature review or other method to verify the client’s
authorization and provides a transfer of funds notice to the client promptly after each transfer.
The client has the ability to terminate or change the instruction to the clients qualified custodian.
Tingey Advisors has no authority or ability to designate or change the identity of the third party, the address, or any other information about the
third party contained in the client’s instruction.
Tingey Advisors maintains records showing that the third party is not a related party of TA or located at the same address as TA.
The client’s qualified custodian sends the client, in writing, an initial notice confirming the instruction and an annual notice reconfirming the
instruction.
Furthermore, Tingey Advisors is deemed to have custody of client assets since it deducts management fees directly from client accounts as authorized by the
client. TA may refer brokers or trust companies to serve as custodians for the client's assets, but the actual selection of a custodian to hold assets rests with the
client.
In addition to the custodian’s monthly account statement sent directly to the client, TA may send a statement on a quarterly basis. Clients should carefully
review and compare the statements from the broker-dealer/custodian with those from Tingey Advisors.
Investment Discretion
Tingey Advisors will honor appropriate parameters established by the client at the time investment management services are agreed upon. Clients may place
limitations on TA’s discretionary authority in the purchase of individual securities, participating in specific industry sectors, asset allocations or other factors
deemed important by the client.
As an investment advisor, Tingey Advisors will buy and sell securities in keeping with the client’s investment guidelines and prudent industry practices. Once
a client gives investment discretion to TA, portfolio managers at TA do not seek prior approval from the client when making investment decisions. Regular
communication and reporting will occur, which will allow clients to refine investment guidelines over time.
Voting Client Securities
Tingey Advisors may, using its own discretion, perform proxy voting on behalf of the client unless the client desires to retain that responsibility.
By policy, Tingey Advisors will generally vote in accordance with the suggestion(s) of the Board of Directors of the respective companies for which TA is
exercising its authority to vote the proxy. TA will generally sell its investment position in a company should TA disagree with the capability of existing
management. Following the suggestion(s) of the Board of Directors will include, but is not limited to, such items as changes in corporate governance
structures, adoption of amendments to compensation plans (including stock options), and matters involving social issues or corporate responsibility. Should
TA feel the need to vote against the Board of Director’s suggestion(s), TA will note the exception explaining the reasoning behind a vote against the Board of
Director’s suggestion(s). TA recognizes that there may be material conflicts of interest between its interests and those of its clients. However, TA policy and
procedures strive to minimize those conflicts.
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Procedurally, TA has instructed the respective custodians to deliver all proxy voting information to TA. TA then reviews the proxy information and unless
noted will vote in favor of the Board of Directors suggestion(s). Specific information concerning the date of the meeting, issues presented for vote by
shareholders as well as the Board of Directors suggestion(s) can be accessed via the internet at www.sec.gov. Information can also generally be accessed by
going directly to a company’s web site.
Financial Information
As stated in the Fees and Compensation section, Tingey Advisors bills its fees on a quarterly basis in advance. TA has no financial condition or obligation that
would prevent it from meeting all contractual commitments to its clients, nor has TA ever filed for bankruptcy.
Requirements for Advisors
Tingey Advisors, Inc. is owned by Jon D. Tingey, CFA (age 62). Jon serves as both officer and director. Jon D. Tingey, CFA, directs the investment
committee that determines general investment strategy. Other members of the investment committee are Jan A. Pazzi, CFA, Conner D. Whipple, and Michael
A. Pazzi. Each client has a “lead portfolio manager” for the purpose of specific strategy implementation and communication. Jon D. Tingey, CFA, Conner D.
Whipple, and Jan A. Pazzi, CFA are portfolio managers and when not acting as “lead portfolio manager”, provide support to the other managers as needed.
Other Business of Tingey Advisors.
Whereas providing investment advice is TA’s primary business, from time to time it provides services that do not include direct investment advice. For
example, TA will periodically engage in general consulting services for various firms or individuals in areas including, but not limited to, providing expert
witness services, general financial consulting, general management consulting, personal and corporate consulting, or a project requested by a client which may
or may not involve investment advice. Additionally, as disclosed above, Jon D. Tingey, CFA is the managing member of, and is the original founder, the
Mount Olympus Volleyball Club, LLC dba JDTGWT Properties. Additionally, Jon D. Tingey is the sole managing member of 2101 Partners LLC. As noted
above, time spent on affiliations other than TA represents less than 5% of the principal’s total time.
Fees Based on Performance
Tingey Advisors does not charge fees based on performance.
Other Legal and Disciplinary Events
Tingey Advisors and/or its principal have not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events that would be material to the evaluation of the advisory business
or the integrity of Jon D. Tingey, CFA. Neither TA nor its principal have been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
Affiliation with Issuer of Securities
As disclosed in the section entitled “Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations,” Jon D. Tingey, CFA is a shareholders and former director of ISYS
Technologies, Inc. – a private company located in Salt Lake City, Utah that previously raised capital. Jon has not recommended securities in ISYS
Technologies to their advisory clients; however, they have heretofore introduced, but do not currently introduce certain TA clients to ISYS Technologies as a
private investment opportunity. Certain TA clients have chosen, through their own discretion and without a specific recommendation from Jon D. Tingey,
CFA, to purchase securities in ISYS Technologies, for which Jon received no commission or any other compensation. Nevertheless, Jon as principal of TA
acknowledges and discloses that a conflict of interest may exist by virtue of their joint interests.
Jon Tingey is a shareholder of Amendment II - a local, private company engaged in the production of body armor that raises capital. Jon was formerly a
director of Amendment II but resigned his position on January 24, 2013. Jon is a current shareholder of Rich Broadcasting – a local, private company that
owns and operates various radio stations in Idaho. Jon was formerly a director of Rich Broadcasting but resigned his position on February 11, 2015. Jon is a
shareholder of Genesis Poly, a private chemical company. Jon is a shareholder of Lafayette Energy Corp., a privately held energy company. Jon is also a
shareholder of Ocean Biomedical Inc, a publicly traded pharmaceutical company. Jon D. Tingey, CFA, has not introduced or recommended investment in
Amendment II, Rich Broadcasting, Genesis Poly, Lafayette Energy, or Ocean Biomedical to advisory clients.
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