Overview
Assets Under Management: $322 million
Headquarters: DEL MAR, CA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 46
Average Client Assets: $6 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (TORREY GROWTH AND INCOME ADVISORS, LLC)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.10% |
| $1,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.85% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.68% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $11,000 | 1.10% |
| $5 million | $45,000 | 0.90% |
| $10 million | $78,750 | 0.79% |
| $50 million | $278,750 | 0.56% |
| $100 million | $528,750 | 0.53% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 46
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 82.08
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $6 million
Total Client Accounts: 485
Discretionary Accounts: 485
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 139940
Last Filing Date: 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Website: https://torreygrowth.com
Form ADV Documents
Additional Brochure: TORREY GROWTH AND INCOME ADVISORS, LLC (2025-08-08)
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ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC
CRD#139940
Form ADV, Part 2A Brochure
1233 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC, 20001
Telephone: (760) 274-2744
www.torreygrowth.com
Revised August 8, 2025
This Part 2A of Form ADV (the "Brochure") provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this
brochure, please contact Zealan Hoover at (760) 274-2744 or zealan@torreygrowth.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. Registration with the SEC or with any state
securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Torrey
Growth & Income Advisors and its investment adviser representatives is also available on the SEC's
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES
The purpose of this page is to inform you of any material changes to our brochure. If you are receiving
this brochure for the first time, this section may not be relevant to you.
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC (“TGIA”) reviews and updates our brochure at least annually to
make sure that it remains current.
We performed an overhaul of our ADV 2A brochure with material and non-material revisions made to
Items 4 through 8 and 10 through 17 since the annual update to our brochure, dated February 11, 2025.
Due to the number of changes that we have deemed material, we are providing a complete copy of our
amended brochure to all existing clients.
Please see the corresponding sections in the document below for complete information regarding all
changes and contact Zealan Hoover at (760) 274-2744 or zealan@torreygrowth.com with any questions.
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ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1 - COVER PAGE .........................................................................................................................1
ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES .............................................................................................................2
ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................3
ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS .............................................................................................................5
Description of Advisory Firm .................................................................................................................... 5
Advisory Services Offered ......................................................................................................................... 6
Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions ................................................................................... 8
Wrap Fee Programs .................................................................................................................................. 8
Rollover Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 8
Assets Under Management ...................................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION ...................................................................................................9
Fee Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Billing Method ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Other Fees and Expenses ........................................................................................................................ 10
Termination ............................................................................................................................................ 11
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ........................................... 11
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................................... 11
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK OF LOSS ................................ 12
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies .................................................................................... 12
Investing Involves Risk ............................................................................................................................ 15
Specific Security Risks ............................................................................................................................. 16
Other Risks .............................................................................................................................................. 22
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 22
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS .............................................. 22
Agent of Unaffiliated Real Estate Broker ................................................................................................ 22
Unaffiliated Law Practice ........................................................................................................................ 23
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL
TRADING ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Code of Ethics ......................................................................................................................................... 23
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES .................................................................................................... 24
The Custodian/Broker We Use ............................................................................................................... 24
Directed Brokerage ................................................................................................................................. 26
Aggregation and Allocation of Transactions ........................................................................................... 26
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ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS...................................................................................................... 27
Managed Account Reviews .................................................................................................................... 27
Account Reporting .................................................................................................................................. 27
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ............................................................... 28
Schwab Support Products and Services.................................................................................................. 28
Client Referral Fees ................................................................................................................................. 28
Outside Referrals .................................................................................................................................... 28
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY .......................................................................................................................... 29
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION ................................................................................................. 29
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES ............................................................................................... 30
Proxy Voting............................................................................................................................................ 30
Class Actions ........................................................................................................................................... 30
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 30
Form ADV, Part 2B Brochure Supplements .......................................................................................... i
Item 1 - Cover Page.................................................................................................................................... i
George Hoover Jr. .............................................................................................................................. ii
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience ..................................................................... ii
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information .............................................................................................................. ii
Item 4 - Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................. ii
Item 5 - Additional Compensation ............................................................................................................ ii
Item 6 - Supervision .................................................................................................................................. ii
Kian Hoover ...................................................................................................................................... iii
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience .................................................................... iii
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................. iii
Item 4 - Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................ iii
Item 5 - Additional Compensation ........................................................................................................... iii
Item 6 - Supervision ................................................................................................................................. iii
Zealan Hoover .................................................................................................................................. iv
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience .................................................................... iv
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information ............................................................................................................. iv
Item 4 - Other Business Activities ............................................................................................................ iv
Item 5 - Additional Compensation ........................................................................................................... iv
Item 6 - Supervision ................................................................................................................................. iv
Privacy Information .......................................................................................................................... A
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ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
Description of Advisory Firm
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC (“TGIA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a privately-owned limited liability
company headquartered in Del Mar, CA. This firm has been in business since 2006 and is owned by
George R. Hoover Jr.
Fiduciary Duty
Registered investment advisers are considered fiduciaries under federal law. Our fiduciary duty carries
with it an obligation to act in the best interest of our clients pursuant to a relationship of trust and
confidence. It encompasses a duty of care and a duty of loyalty.
Duty of Care
The duty of care includes, among other things:
1. the duty to provide advice that is in the best interest of the client;
2. the duty to seek best execution of a client’s transactions where the adviser has the
responsibility to select broker-dealers to execute client trades; and
3. the duty to provide advice and monitoring over the course of the relationship.
The duty to provide advice suitable to each client based on a reasonable understanding of the client’s
objectives is a critical component of the duty of care. Providing suitable advice includes making a
reasonable inquiry into the client’s financial situation, investment experience, and financial goals and
then updating this information as necessary throughout the course of the relationship to reflect the
client’s changing objectives over time and adjusting the advice we provide to reflect any changed
circumstances.
When TGIA has the responsibility to select broker-dealers to execute client trades in discretionary
accounts, we seek to trade such that the client’s total cost or proceeds in each transaction are the most
favorable under the circumstances. In doing so, we consider the full range and quality of a broker’s
services and so the determinative factor is not necessarily the lowest possible commission cost but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution. Moreover, we periodically and
systematically evaluate the execution we receive on behalf of our clients.
Our duty of care includes an obligation to provide advice and monitoring at a frequency that is in the
best interest of the client, taking into account the scope of the agreed relationship. This scope is
indicated by the duration and nature of the services as outlined in each client’s advisory arrangement
and extends to all personalized advice provided to clients.
Duty of Loyalty
TGIA adheres to a duty of loyalty where we seek to serve the best interests of our clients and never
subordinate the interests of our clients to our own. Simply put, TGIA cannot place its own interests
ahead of the interests of our clients. In observance of this duty, we must make full and fair disclosure to
clients of all material facts relating to the advisory relationship. Further, we also seek to eliminate or at
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least expose through full and fair disclosure all conflicts of interest which might incline TGIA, consciously
or unconsciously, to render advice that is not disinterested. We believe that in order for disclosure to be
full and fair, it should be sufficiently specific so that each client is able to understand the material fact or
conflict of interest and make an informed decision whether to provide consent. Consequently, we
provide this ADV 2A brochure to all prospective clients at or before entering into a contract so that they
can use the information within to decide whether or not to enter into an advisory relationship.
Advisory Services Offered
Investment Management Services
TGIA provides continuous and regular investment supervisory services on a discretionary basis. George
Hoover Jr., Kian Hoover, and Zealan Hoover work with clients and have the ongoing responsibility to
select investments, based upon the objectives of the client, as to specific securities or other investments
that they purchase or sell in client portfolios.
TGIA employs a consultative process to identify a client’s financial circumstances and goals. TGIA will
consult with clients to help them determine an appropriate level of portfolio risk based on their needs,
investment goals, and willingness and ability to accept market risk. After considering these factors and
general suitability information provided by the client, TGIA will invest the client’s account(s) on a fully
discretionary basis, limited only by the client’s individual needs and any restrictions imposed on the
account.
Depending on the strategy selected, TGIA will primarily utilize the following investment types when
making investment purchases in client accounts:
1. Equity securities including stocks and foreign securities listed on US exchanges (ADRs)
2. Exchange traded funds (ETFs)
3. Fixed income securities (typically U.S. government treasuries)
4. Options contracts on securities
5. Securities with equity and debt characteristics including preferred stocks
6. Money market funds, cash equivalents and cash
Additionally, TGIA’s investment selections depending on the individual investment objectives and needs
of the client may include:
1. Open-end and closed-end mutual funds
2. Publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs)
TGIA may also occasionally utilize additional types of investments if they are appropriate to address the
individual needs, goals, and objectives of the client or in response to client inquiry. TGIA may offer
investment advice on any investment held by the client at the start of the advisory relationship. We
describe the material investment risks for many of the securities that we utilize under the heading
Specific Security Risks in Item 8 below. We discuss our discretionary authority below under Item 16 -
Investment Discretion. For more information about the restrictions clients can put on their accounts,
see Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions in this item below. We describe the fees charged
for investment management services below under Item 5 - Fees and Compensation.
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Financial Planning
TGIA offers financial-planning and advisory services that integrate cash-flow modeling, investment
analysis, and scenario testing through RightCapital®, our primary planning platform. Engagements may
be comprehensive or modular, depending on a client’s objectives and complexity.
Information we gather. Prior to rendering advice we request relevant financial and personal
information, which can include (as applicable) tax returns, balance-sheet and cash-flow data, investment
statements, retirement-plan documents, insurance policies, estate-planning instruments, business
agreements, and any other materials that inform the client’s financial picture and goals. Clients attest
that the information provided is accurate and agree to notify TGIA promptly of any material changes.
Plan development. Using the data above, TGIA constructs a customized plan in RightCapital to illustrate
potential portfolio outcomes under a range of potential macroeconomic scenarios, facilitate discussion
regarding trade-offs in important financial decisions, and recommend actionable steps aligned with the
client’s stated priorities and risk tolerance. Plans are delivered in writing (typically via a secure
RightCapital client portal) and reviewed with the client in person or virtually.
Areas of advice may include:
Investment allocation and portfolio design
• Retirement accumulation and distribution strategies
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• Estate and gift planning
•
Income-tax analysis
• Equity-compensation analysis
• Risk management and insurance review
• Family budgeting, cash-flow, and liquidity planning
• Education funding
• Debt management strategy
• Employee-benefit and retirement-plan elections
• Specialized planning (e.g., marital, cross-border, or philanthropic) as agreed upon.
Implementation. TGIA provides recommendations; clients are under no obligation to implement them
through TGIA and are free to accept, reject, or implement recommendations with the custodian, broker,
or product provider of their choice. When requested, TGIA will coordinate with the client’s attorney,
CPA, insurance agent, or other professionals to help ensure consistency across disciplines, but TGIA does
not render legal or accounting advice and encourages clients to rely on appropriately licensed
professionals for such services. TGIA does not provide legal or accounting services and does not prepare
legal documents or tax returns.
The fees TGIA charges non-investment management clients for financial planning services are described
below under Item 5 - Fees and Compensation.
Limitations on Investments
All clients establish brokerage accounts with Schwab Advisor Services™, a division of Charles Schwab &
Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC. TGIA is limited to the mutual funds
available through Schwab.
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Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
TGIA manages client accounts, as discussed below under Item 8 - Methods of Analysis, Investment
Strategies, and Risk of Loss, based on the client’s individual circumstances and financial situation. We
make investment decisions for clients based on information the client supplies about their financial
situation, goals, and risk tolerance. Our investment selections may not be suitable if the client does not
provide us with accurate and complete information. It is the client’s responsibility to keep TGIA
informed of any changes to their investment objectives or restrictions.
Clients may also request their accounts to be margined and/or to place restrictions on the account such
as when a client needs to keep a minimum level of cash in the account or does not want TGIA to buy or
sell certain specific securities or security types in the account. TGIA reserves the right not to accept
and/or terminate management of a client’s account if we feel that the client-imposed restrictions would
limit or prevent us from meeting or maintaining the client’s investment strategy.
Wrap Fee Programs
On a legacy basis only (TGIA no longer offers its wrap fee program to new client relationships), we
provide advisory services through a gross fee (wrap) arrangement where the client pays us a single
bundled fee instead of paying separately for TGIA’s advisory services and Schwab’s commissions on
transactions, custodian fees, and other transaction-related fees. In wrap fee programs, the gross fee
arrangement typically costs the client more or less than paying for such services separately depending
on the trading activity in the account. However, we use the same negotiable fee schedule for our legacy
wrap clients as we do for new client relationships, which results in non-legacy accounts paying a slightly
higher overall fee when Schwab’s fees are factored in.
TGIA chooses investments and manages the accounts of clients in the wrap fee program the same way
we manage other client accounts with similar objectives.
Rollover Recommendations
Effective December 20, 2021 (or such later date as the US Department of Labor ("DOL") Field Assistance
Bulletin 2018-02 ceases to be in effect), for purposes of complying with the DOL's Prohibited Transaction
Exemption 2020-02 ("PTE 2020-02") where applicable, we are providing the following acknowledgment
to you. When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under
a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under
this special rule's provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent
advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
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• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best
interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
We benefit financially from the rollover of your assets from a retirement account to an account that we
manage or provide investment advice, because the assets increase our assets under management and,
in turn, our advisory fees. As a fiduciary, we only recommend a rollover when we believe it is in your
best interest.
We benefit financially from the rollover of your assets from a retirement account to an account that we
manage or provide investment advice, because the assets increase our assets under management and,
in turn, our advisory fees. As a fiduciary, we only recommend a rollover when we believe it is in your
best interest.
Assets Under Management
TGIA manages client assets in discretionary accounts on a continuous and regular basis. As of February
5, 2025, the total amount of assets under our management was $322,165,732.
ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
Fee Schedule
Investment Management Services
TGIA charges advisory fees for investment management services in accordance with each client’s
advisory agreement. Fees are based on a percentage of the client’s total assets under management per
the following blended tiered fee schedule:
Assets Under Management
Up to $1,000,000
next $4,000,000
next $5,000,000
above $10,000,000
Equity
Annual Fee
1.100%
0.850%
0.675%
0.500%
Fixed-Income
Annual Fee
0.450%
0.400%
0.350%
0.275%
TGIA aggregates related account balances of clients within the same household for purposes of
achieving the advisory fee breakpoints listed above. Some accounts are under different fee schedules
honoring prior agreements. Fee rates are negotiable based on a number of factors which include, but
are not limited to “grandfathered” accounts, account size, related accounts, and other structures that
we may consider in special situations. We also manage some employee and related accounts at a
reduced charge. Cash balances and balances subject to currently outstanding margin loans are not
included for fee calculation purposes.
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Financial Planning
We charge $250 per hour for financial planning services with a $1,500 minimum fee for all plans;
however, some or all of the fees may be waived for clients that engage us for investment management
services or as part of our marketing and business development efforts. The total fees will be based on an
estimate of the overall hours needed to complete the plan according to the nature and complexity of
the plan, report, or analysis and both parties will agree to our fees in advance of TGIA providing any
services.
Billing Method
Investment Management Services
TGIA’s advisory fees are payable quarterly in advance at the beginning of each calendar quarter. We
charge one fourth of the annual fee each quarter based on the market value of the client’s portfolio as
of the last business day of the prior calendar quarter. The formula used for the calculation is as follows:
(Annual Rate) x (Total Assets Under Management at Quarter-End) / 4.
For new client accounts, the first payment is a pro-rata calculation that takes into consideration the
number of days remaining in the quarter and the initial value of the portfolio on the day account
management begins. We consider account management to begin when TGIA conducts the first
transaction in the account or the beginning of the following calendar month, whichever is sooner. TGIA
reserves the right to waive fees until the first full quarter and may do so if an account is opened close to
the end of a quarter. The formula used to calculate the initial advisory fee would be as follows: (Result of
Quarterly Calculation) x (Days Remaining in Quarter) / (Total Number of Days in Quarter). For advisory
fee calculation purposes, a calendar quarter is a period beginning on January 1, April 1, July 1, or
October 1 and ending on the day before the next quarter. A day is any calendar day including weekends
and holidays.
With client authorization, TGIA will automatically withdraw TGIA’s advisory fee from the client’s account
held by an independent custodian. TGIA reviews the accounts each quarter and uses its discretion to
ensure there is sufficient cash available for the fee to be withdrawn. Typically, the custodian withdraws
advisory fees from the client’s account during the first month of each quarter based on TGIA’s
instruction. All clients will receive brokerage statements from the custodian no less frequently than
quarterly. The custodian statement will show the deduction of the advisory fee. It is the client’s
responsibility to verify the accuracy of the fee calculation. The custodian will not determine whether the
fee is properly calculated. For those clients who choose not to have advisory fees withdrawn directly
from their custodian account, our invoice is payable upon receipt.
Financial Planning
Financial Plan fees are due upon completion of the plan unless otherwise negotiated or waived.
Other Fees and Expenses
With the exception of legacy wrap fee arrangements, as described in Item 4 – Advisory Business above,
TGIA’s fees do not include custodian fees. Clients pay all brokerage commissions, bond broker fees,
stock transfer fees, margin charges, foreign exchange, and settlement fees, and/or other charges
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incurred in connection with transactions in accounts, from the assets in the account. These charges are
in addition to the fees client pays to TGIA. See Item 12 - Brokerage Practices below for more
information.
In addition, any fund shares held in a client’s account are subject to fund-related expenses and, if
applicable for mutual funds, 12b-1 fees and/or early redemption fees. Each fund’s prospectus fully
describes the fees and expenses. All fees paid to TGIA for investment management services are separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs. These funds pay internal
advisory fees to their managers, which are indirectly charged to all holders of the fund shares.
Termination
Investment Management Services and Retirement Plan Services
Either party may terminate the agreement upon written notice to the other party. TGIA will refund any
prepaid, unearned advisory fees based on the effective date of termination, using the following formula:
(Fees Paid) x (Days Remaining in Quarter)/(Total Number of Days in Quarter).
Terminations will not affect liabilities or obligations from transactions initiated in client accounts prior to
termination. In the event the client terminates the investment advisory agreement, TGIA will not
liquidate any securities in the account unless instructed by the client to do so. In the event of client’s
death or disability, TGIA will continue management of the account until we are notified of client’s death
or disability and given alternative instructions by an authorized party. Our ongoing management and/or
ability to effect transactions in a client’s account(s) may be limited by restrictions placed on accounts by
the client’s broker/custodian.
Financial Planning
For clients exclusively utilizing TGIA for financial planning, TGIA considers the planning phase of our
services to be complete, and the agreement terminated upon delivery of a financial planning project. In
the event that either the client or TGIA wishes to terminate the financial planning agreement before
completion of the plan, either party may terminate the agreement at any time by providing written
notice to the other party. Upon notice of termination, TGIA will provide the client with any work product
that has been developed up to the point of termination and an invoice for services provided through the
date of termination.
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT
TGIA does not charge performance-based fees or other fees based on a share of capital gains or on
capital appreciation of the assets of a client.
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
TGIA provides advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts and estates, charitable
organizations, and businesses. The minimum portfolio size for ongoing management is $1,000,000,
which may be reduced or waived at our discretion.
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ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND RISK
OF LOSS
Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
TGIA conducts investment management services by providing continuous management of a client’s
portfolio based on the individual needs of the client determined through personal discussions in which
goals, objectives, and risk tolerance are established. In general, portfolios are customized to meet the
investment needs of each client, and accounts with the same investment objectives are generally
managed in a similar manner.
A review of worldwide economic and monetary cycles with emphasis on domestic and worldwide
commodity, currency, and interest rate fluctuations governs TGIA’s asset allocation process in client
accounts. We regularly and continuously monitor significant economic data points to assist us in making
investment decisions. We construct portfolios based on perceived present and future macro-economic
and monetary cycles. We believe that individual equities best reflect market cycles and typically use
them in an asset allocation model for each investment strategy we offer.
Additional Information
TGIA may take positions for certain clients’ accounts that are different than the positions it takes for other
clients’ accounts based on differing investment strategies and restrictions that may be imposed by
individual clients, the age of the account owner, the commencement of the timing of the account, the size
of the account as well as other factors that may distinguish accounts.
Methods of Analysis for Selecting Securities
TGIA typically uses fundamental and/or technical analysis in the selection of individual equity securities.
Additionally, TGIA may use specific strategies or resources in the method of analysis and selection of
fixed income securities.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis supports long-term investment decisions by identifying securities that we believe
to have underlying value. It is commonly used by value investors (e.g., Warren Buffett) to buy stocks
trading below their estimated intrinsic value. Fundamental analysis may involve analysis that includes
but is not limited to corporate financial statements, management presentations, qualitative factors,
industry and sector reviews, specialized research publications, and other general news sources.
Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is a methodology for finding insights into the direction of prices through the study of
past market data, primarily price and volume. Technical analysts believe past trading activity and price
changes of a security can be valuable indicators of the security’s future price movements.
The effectiveness of technical analysis depends upon the accurate forecasting of major price moves or
trends in the securities traded by TGIA. However, there is no assurance of accurate forecasts or that
trends will develop in the markets we follow. In the past, there have been periods without discernible
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trends and similar periods will presumably occur in the future. Even where major trends develop,
outside factors like government intervention could potentially shorten them.
Furthermore, one limitation of technical analysis is that it requires price movement data, which can
translate into price trends sufficient to dictate a market entry or exit decision. In a trendless or erratic
market, a technical method may fail to identify trends requiring action. In addition, technical methods
may overreact to minor price movements, establishing positions contrary to overall price trends, which
may result in losses. Finally, a technical trading method may underperform other trading methods when
fundamental factors dominate price moves within a given market.
The calculations that underlie TGIA’s system, methods, and strategies involve many variables, including
determinants from information generated by computers and/or charts. The use of a computer in
collating information or in developing and operating a trading method does not assure the success of
the method because a computer is merely an aid in compiling and organizing trade information.
Accordingly, no assurance is given that the decisions based on computer-generated information will
produce profits for a client’s account.
Specific Investment Strategies for Managing Portfolios
TGIA may use tactical asset allocation, cash as a strategic asset, long-term holding, short-term trading,
options (covered call and box spread strategies), defensive, and margin strategies in the construction
and management of client portfolios. There is no guarantee that any of the strategies we utilize will be
successful, and we make no promises or warranties as to the accuracy of our market analysis.
Tactical Asset Allocation
TGIA may use a tactical asset allocation strategy in the shorter term to deviate from a client’s long-term
strategic asset allocation target in an effort to take advantage of what we perceive as market pricing
anomalies or strong market sectors or to avoid perceived weak sectors. Once TGIA achieves the desired
short-term opportunities or perceives that opportunities have passed, we generally return a client’s
portfolio to the original strategic asset mix.
Cash as a Strategic Asset
TGIA may use cash as a strategic asset and may at times move or keep client’s assets in cash or cash
equivalents. While high cash levels can help protect a client’s assets during periods of market decline,
there is a risk that our timing in moving to cash is less than optimal upon either exit or reentry into the
market, potentially resulting in missed opportunities during positive market moves.
Long-term Holding/Short-term Trading
TGIA does not generally purchase securities for clients with the intent to sell the securities within 30
days of purchase. However, there may be times when TGIA will sell a security for a client when the client
has held the position for less than 30 days.
General Option Strategies
When we deem it suitable for the client, TGIA utilizes option strategies as investment strategies in client
accounts. Clients should read the option disclosure document, “Characteristics and Risks of Standardized
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Options,” which can be obtained from any exchange on which options are traded, by calling 1-888-
OPTIONS, or by contacting TGIA.
Covered Call Strategy
A covered call is an option strategy whereby the investor holds a position in a stock and writes (sells) call
options on that same stock in an attempt to generate increased income from the stock. TGIA may
employ covered calls when we have a short-term neutral view on the stock, and for this reason hold the
stock long, and simultaneously hold a short position via the option to generate income from the option
premium. TGIA may use this investment strategy in an attempt to hedge risk and increase return by the
sale of covered calls against the positions in the account.
Box Spreads
A box spread is a strategy whereby the investor buys and sells four related options to generate a fixed
amount of money at expiration that serves as a synthetic loan. We may find accounts borrowing on
margin through Schwab would benefit from selling box spreads. Margin is used in many ways, such as
maintaining equity positions with significant capital gains while still enabling the withdrawal of funds.
Box spreads are an option strategy to reduce the effective interest rate for borrowers if the prevailing
margin interest rates available from Schwab are higher that what could otherwise be obtained by selling
a box spread. As an options strategy, box spreads are subject to reserve requirements set by Schwab.
The structure and suitability of this strategy must be made using a holistic approach and on a case-by-
case basis for each client given their specific circumstances.
Cash Secured Puts
A cash-secured put is an options strategy where TGIA sells (writes) put options on a stock while holding
enough cash (or cash equivalents) in the account to cover the purchase if the stock is assigned, with the
goal of generating income from the option premium and potentially acquiring the stock at a lower
effective price. TGIA may use CSPs when we are neutral to moderately bullish on a stock and are willing
to buy it at a specific lower price or in an effort to generate additional premium when entering a stock
position.
Additional Option Strategies
Under certain circumstances, TGIA may use other option strategies based on:
1. The investment objectives and risk tolerance of the client;
2. Disclosures to and discussions with the client; and
3. As specifically agreed upon with the client.
We describe the risks of options trading further under Specific Security Risks in this section, below.
Defensive Strategies
If TGIA anticipates poor near-term prospects for equity markets, we may adopt a defensive strategy for
clients’ accounts by investing substantially in fixed income securities and/or money market instruments,
by purchasing put options on indexes, securities or index funds, index options or index funds, and/or via
other derivative hedging techniques. There can be no guarantee that the use of derivatives and other
defensive techniques would be successful in avoiding losses. In addition, we would use these defensive
strategies for a client’s account only to the extent not prohibited by the governing management
agreement and applicable law.
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TGIA will not rebalance accounts to any specific target allocation. Actual allocation will vary over time in
accounts. At any time, client accounts may hold significant levels of cash and/or cash equivalents.
Account allocations are likely to vary significantly compared to the overall equity markets as well as
compared to any particular benchmark.
Margin
Some clients of TGIA maintain margin accounts. Accordingly, we may use margin transactions to
implement investment advice given to these clients. Clients are responsible for any brokerage or margin
charges in addition to advisory fees. Risks of using margin include “margin calls” (also called "fed calls"
or "maintenance calls"). Margin calls occur when account values decrease below minimum maintenance
margin levels established by the broker-dealer that holds the securities in the client’s account, requiring
the investor to deposit additional money or securities into their margin account. While the use of margin
borrowing can increase returns, it can also magnify losses.
Concentrated Portfolios
In rare circumstances and in close consultation with the client, TGIA manages some client accounts by
investing in a limited number of securities and/or sectors. Clients should consider that the risk of a very
concentrated portfolio with limited diversification may increase the possibility of substantial losses in
the account. Additional risks include depreciation of the portfolio caused by outside events/factors,
underperformance of the concentrated stock or sector, and/or deteriorating economic or market
circumstances domestically and/or internationally.
Investing Involves Risk
Prior to entering into an agreement with TGIA, the client should carefully consider:
1. That investing in securities involves risk of loss which clients should be prepared to bear;
2. That securities markets experience varying degrees of volatility;
3. That over time the client’s assets may fluctuate and at any time be worth more or less than the
amount invested; and
4. That clients should only commit assets that they feel are available for investment on a long-term
basis.
General Risks of Owning Securities
The prices of securities held in client accounts and the income they generate may decline in response to
certain events taking place around the world. These include events directly involving the issuers of
securities in a client’s account, conditions affecting the general economy, and overall market changes.
Other contributing factors include local, regional, or global political, social, or economic instability and
governmental or governmental agency responses to economic conditions. Finally, currency, interest
rate, and commodity price fluctuations may also affect security prices and income.
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Specific Security Risks
Equity Securities
Equity securities represent an ownership position in a company. Equity securities typically consist of
common stocks. The prices of stocks and the income they generate (such as dividends) may fluctuate
based on events specific to the company that issued the shares, conditions affecting the general
economy and overall market changes, changes or weakness in the business sector the company does
business in, and other factors. Further, prices of these securities can be affected by financial contracts
held by the issuer or third parties (such as derivatives) relating to the security or other assets or indices.
There may be little trading in the secondary market for particular equity securities, which may adversely
affect the ability to dispose of those equity securities. Adverse publicity and investor perceptions,
whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may decrease the value and/or liquidity of equity
securities.
Small Capitalization Equity Securities
Investing in smaller companies may pose additional risks as it is often more difficult to dispose of small
company stocks, more difficult to obtain information about smaller companies, and the prices of their
stocks may be more volatile than stocks of larger, more established companies. Clients should have a
long-term perspective and, for example, be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in value.
American Depository Receipts (ADR)
An ADR is a security that trades on U.S. exchanges but represents a specified number of shares in a
foreign corporation. Investors buy and sell ADRs on American markets just like regular stocks. Some
banks and brokerage firms issue/sponsor ADRs. ADRs are subject to risks of investing in foreign
securities, including, but not limited to, less complete financial information available about foreign
issuers, less market liquidity, more market volatility, and political instability. In addition, currency
exchange-rate fluctuations affect the U.S. dollar-value of foreign holdings.
Some ADRs and ordinary shares of foreign securities pay dividends, and many foreign countries impose
dividend withholding taxes up to 30%. Depending on a custodian’s ability to reclaim any withheld
foreign taxes on dividends, taxable accounts may be able to recoup a portion of these taxes by use of
the foreign tax credit. However, tax-exempt accounts, to the extent they pay any foreign withholding
taxes, may not be able to utilize the foreign tax credit. Therefore, investors may be unable to recover
any foreign taxes withheld on dividends of foreign securities or ADRs.
Securities with Equity and Debt Characteristics
Some securities have a combination of equity and debt characteristics. These securities may at times
behave more like equity than debt or vice versa. Some types of preferred stocks or other preferred
securities automatically convert into common stocks or other securities at a stated conversion ratio, and
some may be subject to redemption at the option of the issuer at a predetermined price. These
securities, prior to conversion, may pay a fixed rate of interest or a dividend. Because convertible
securities have both debt and equity characteristics, their values vary in response to many factors,
including the values of the securities into which they are convertible, general market and economic
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conditions, and convertible market valuations, as well as changes in interest rates, credit spreads and
the credit quality of the issuer.
These securities may include hybrid securities, which also have equity and debt characteristics. Such
securities are normally at the bottom of an issuer's debt capital structure. As such, they may be more
sensitive to economic changes than more senior debt securities. Investors may also view these securities
as more equity-like by the market when the issuer or its parent company experience financial problems.
The prices and yields of nonconvertible preferred securities or preferred stocks generally move with
changes in interest rates and the issuer's credit quality, similar to the factors affecting debt securities.
Nonconvertible preferred securities may be treated as debt for account investment limit purposes.
Preferred Stocks
Preferred stock is a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on the assets and
earnings than common stock. Preferred stock generally has a dividend that must be paid out before
dividends to common stockholders. In addition, preferred shares usually do not have voting rights. Each
preferred offering is structured specific to the issuing corporation’s needs. Preferred shareholders have
priority over common stockholders on earnings and assets in the event of liquidation and they have a
fixed dividend (paid before common stockholders), but investors must weigh these positives against the
negatives, including giving up their voting rights and less potential for appreciation.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
An ETF is a type of Investment Company (usually, an open-end fund or unit investment trust) containing
a basket of equity and/or fixed income investments. Typically, the objective of an ETF is to achieve
returns similar to a particular market index, including sector indexes. An ETF is similar to an index fund in
that it will primarily invest in securities of companies that are included in a selected market. Unlike
traditional mutual funds, which can only be redeemed at the end of a trading day, ETFs trade
throughout the day on an exchange. Like stock mutual funds, the prices of the underlying securities and
the overall market generally affect ETF prices. Similarly, factors affecting a particular industry segment
may affect ETF prices that track that particular sector. ETFs traditionally have been index funds, but in
2008, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission began to authorize the creation of actively managed
ETFs.
Debt Securities (Bonds)
Issuers use debt securities to borrow money. Generally, issuers pay investors periodic interest and repay
the amount borrowed either periodically during the life of the security and/or at maturity. Alternatively,
investors can purchase other debt securities, such as zero-coupon bonds, which do not pay current
interest, but rather are priced at a discount from their face values and their values accrete over time to
face value at maturity. The market prices of debt securities fluctuate depending on such factors as
interest rates, credit quality, and maturity. In general, market prices of debt securities decline when
interest rates rise and increase when interest rates fall. The longer the time to a bond’s maturity, the
greater its interest rate risk.
Certain additional risk factors relating to debt securities include:
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Reinvestment Risk
When interest rates are declining, investors have to reinvest their interest income and any return of
principal, whether scheduled or unscheduled, at lower prevailing rates.
Inflation Risk
Inflation causes tomorrow’s dollar to be worth less than today’s; in other words, it reduces the
purchasing power of a bond investor’s future interest payments and principal, collectively known as
“cash flows.” Inflation also leads to higher interest rates, which in turn leads to lower bond prices.
Interest Rate and Market Risk
Debt securities may be sensitive to economic changes, political and corporate developments, and
interest rate changes. Investors can also expect periods of economic change and uncertainty, which can
result in increased volatility of market prices and yields of certain debt securities. For example, prices of
these securities can be affected by financial contracts held by the issuer or third parties (such as
derivatives) relating to the security or other assets or indices.
Call Risk
Debt securities may contain redemption or call provisions entitling their issuers to redeem them at a
specified price on a date prior to maturity. If an issuer exercises these provisions in a lower interest rate
market, the account would have to replace the security with a lower yielding security, resulting in
decreased income to investors.
Usually, a bond is called at or close to par value. This subjects investors that paid a premium for their
bond to a risk of lost principal. In reality, prices of callable bonds are unlikely to move much above the
call price if lower interest rates make the bond likely to be called.
Obligations Backed by the "Full Faith and Credit" of the U.S. Government
U.S. government obligations include the following types of securities:
U.S. Treasury Securities
U.S. Treasury securities include direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, such as Treasury bills, notes, and
bonds. For these securities, the U.S. government unconditionally guarantees the payment of principal
and interest, resulting in the highest possible credit quality. Fluctuations in interest rates subject U.S.
Treasury securities to variations in market value. However, they are paid in full when held to maturity.
Options
An option is the right but not the obligation to either buy or sell a specified amount or value of a
particular underlying interest at a fixed exercise price by exercising the option before its specified
expiration date. An option that gives a right to buy is a call option. An option that gives a right to sell is a
put option. Calls and puts are distinct types of options and the buying or selling of one type does not
involve the other.
Options may involve certain costs and risk such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, and the risk
that a position could not be closed when most favorable. Selling covered call options may place a limit
on upside gains, while selling put options may result in the purchase of a security at a price higher than
the current market price.
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Covered Calls
Accounts utilizing covered calls will attempt to hedge risk and increase return by the sale of covered
calls against the positions in the account. An investor should consider that the risk level in these
accounts is somewhat reduced by the sale of the calls, but the upside potential of the account is also
limited by the sale of the calls. These accounts will bear the risks of the utilized investment strategy, as
described above, but the risk will be somewhat modified by the sale of the covered calls.
Box Spreads
The box spread options strategy, while theoretically risk-free at expiration, involve several risks that
traders must carefully consider. Execution risk exists where slippage or delays in executing all four legs
of the strategy at once can cause price movements before the position is fully established. Partial fills
could expose traders to unintended directional risk, compromising the intended profit. If the bid-ask
spreads are too wide, they can erode or entirely eliminate the expected value of the synthetic loan.
Early exercise risk exists when trading American-style options. The risk of one leg—usually a short
option—being exercised early could disrupt the intended risk-free nature of the box spread.
Counterparty and clearing risks exist if the buyer of the contract is unable to fulfill their obligation.
Although box spreads are theoretically risk-free at expiration, working with unreliable counterparties
can introduce credit or default risk, which could affect the strategy’s overall safety.
Margin requirements set by Schwab could lead to a margin call if the account value decreases past a
certain threshold, requiring a cash stimulus or resulting in the forced sale of equity positions. Liquidity
risk exists as liquidity in box spreads is generally lower than in individual options, making it harder to
find counterparties, especially during periods of market stress. In such conditions, reduced market
liquidity can prevent efficient exits, potentially leading to significant losses. Interest rate risk can also
impact the strategy, as changes in prevailing interest rates affect the present value of the difference
between the strike prices, influencing the overall pricing of the box spread.
Cash-Secured Puts
Accounts utilizing cash-secured puts (CSPs) may attempt to generate income by selling put options
against cash held in the account. An investor should consider that while the sale of CSPs provides
premium income and may lead to purchasing the underlying stock at a predetermined, lower price, the
strategy exposes the account to significant downside risk if the stock declines sharply. Unlike covered
calls, which are cushioned by stock ownership, CSPs entail the obligation to buy shares at the strike price
regardless of how far the market has fallen—meaning losses can be substantial. Thus, these accounts
will bear the inherent risks of the cash-secured put strategy—limited upside, potential assignment, and
market exposure—while the premium received serves only to modestly mitigate such risks.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid of investments. Cash and cash equivalents are considered
very low-risk investments, meaning there is little risk of losing the principal investment. Typically, low
risk also means low return and the interest an investor can earn on this type of investment is often low
relative to other types of investing vehicles. When inflation rates are elevated, holding cash will
decrease purchasing power over time and result in a decrease in real (i.e., inflation-adjusted) value.
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Mutual Funds (Open-end Investment Company)
A mutual fund is a company that pools money from many investors and invests the money in stocks,
bonds, short-term money-market instruments, other securities or assets, or some combination of these
investments. The portfolio of the fund consists of the combined holdings it owns. Each share represents
an investor’s proportionate ownership of the fund’s holdings and the income those holdings generate.
The price that investors pay for mutual fund shares is the fund’s per share net asset value (NAV) plus any
shareholder fees that the fund imposes at the time of purchase.
The benefits of investing through mutual funds include:
Professionally Managed
Mutual funds are professionally managed by investment advisers who research, select, and monitor the
performance of the securities the fund purchases.
Diversification
Mutual funds typically have the benefit of diversification, which is an investing strategy that generally
sums up as “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” Spreading investments across a wide range of
companies and industry sectors can help lower the risk if a company or sector fails. Some investors find
it easier to achieve diversification through ownership of mutual funds rather than through ownership of
individual stocks or bonds. Concentrated portfolios may be limited to one or a limited number of funds.
Affordability
Some mutual funds accommodate investors who do not have a lot of money to invest by setting
relatively low dollar amounts for initial purchases, subsequent monthly purchases, or both.
Mutual funds also have features that some investors might view as disadvantages:
Costs Despite Negative Returns
Investors must pay annual fees and other expenses regardless of how the fund performs. Depending on
the timing of their investment, investors may also have to pay taxes on any capital gains distribution
they receive. This includes instances where the fund went on to perform poorly after purchasing shares.
Lack of Control
Investors typically cannot ascertain the exact make-up of a fund’s portfolio at any given time, nor can
they directly influence which securities the fund manager buys and sells or the timing of those trades.
Price Uncertainty
With an individual stock, investors can obtain real-time (or close to real-time) pricing information with
relative ease by checking financial websites or by calling a broker or your investment adviser. Investors
can also monitor how a stock’s price changes from hour to hour—or even second to second. By contrast,
with a mutual fund, the price at which an investor purchases or redeems shares will typically depend on
the fund’s NAV, which the fund might not calculate until many hours after the investor placed the order.
In general, mutual funds must calculate their NAV at least once every business day, typically after the
major U.S. exchanges close.
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Publicly-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
Securities issued by real estate investment trusts (REITs) primarily invest in real estate or real estate-
related loans, typically through ETFs and/or mutual funds. Equity REITs own real estate properties, while
mortgage REITs hold construction, development and/or long-term mortgage loans. Changes in the value
of the underlying property of the trusts, the creditworthiness of the issuer, property taxes, interest
rates, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, such as those relating to the environment, all can affect
the values of REITs. Both types of REITs are dependent upon management skill, the cash flows generated
by their holdings, the real estate market in general, and the possibility of failing to qualify for any
applicable pass-through tax treatment or failing to maintain any applicable exemptive status afforded
under relevant laws.
Cryptocurrency
TGIA does not proactively recommend or invest in cryptocurrency, or ETFs or mutual funds fully or
primarily comprised of cryptocurrency holdings. These products carry material risks, including price
volatility, limited liquidity, and regulatory uncertainty. Custody of crypto-related assets may also involve
third-party custodians with additional fees and operational risks. If a client independently chooses to
allocate to cryptocurrency-focused ETFs or mutual funds, TGIA will include such exposure only upon
explicit client direction, and at the client’s sole risk. TGIA’s role is limited to portfolio inclusion upon
direction, not active recommendation or endorsement.
Financial Planning
The financial planning tools TGIA uses to create financial plans for clients rely on various assumptions,
such as estimates of inflation, risk, economic conditions, future income and expenses, and rates of
return on security asset classes. Return assumptions generally reflect asset class returns instead of
actual investment returns, and do not always include fees or expenses that clients would pay if they
invested in some specific products.
Financial planning software is only a tool used to help guide TGIA and the client in developing an
appropriate plan, and we cannot guarantee that clients will achieve the results shown in the plan.
Results will vary based on the information provided by the client regarding the client’s assets, risk
tolerance, and personal information. Changes to the program’s underlying assumptions or differences in
actual personal, economic, or market outcomes will generally impact client results.
Clients should carefully consider the assumptions and limitations of the financial planning software and
other models and frameworks used to facilitate discussions and plans pertaining to your financial plan.
Clients should discuss the results of the plan with a qualified investment professional before making any
changes to their investments or financial plan. If the financial plan includes recommendations for
investing in securities, you should understand that investing in securities involves risk of loss, and you
should be prepared to bear that risk.
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Other Risks
Cybersecurity
Information and technology systems can be vulnerable to damage or interruption from computer
viruses, network failures, computer and telecommunication failures, infiltrations by unauthorized
persons and security breaches, usage errors by its professionals, power outages and catastrophic events
such as fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. Although we have implemented various
measures to manage risks relating to these types of events, if these systems are compromised, or
become inoperable for extended periods of time, or cease to function properly, we may have to make a
significant investment to fix or replace them. The failure of these systems can cause significant
interruptions in our operations and result in a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy
or sensitive data, including personal information relating to clients. Such a failure could potentially harm
our reputation, subject us to legal claims, and otherwise have an adverse impact on our ability to
perform advisory functions.
Pandemics and Other Public Health Crises
Pandemics and other health crises, such as the outbreak of an infectious disease such as severe acute
respiratory syndrome, avian flu, H1N1/09 flu and COVID-19 or any other serious public health concern,
together with any resulting restrictions on travel or quarantines imposed, could have a negative impact
on the economy, and business activity in any of the areas in which client investments may be located.
Such disruption, or the fear of such disruption, could have a significant and adverse impact on the
securities markets, lead to increased short-term market volatility or a significant market downturn, and
can have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
TGIA and our personnel seek to maintain the highest level of business professionalism, integrity, and
ethics. TGIA does not have any disciplinary information to disclose.
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
As a registered investment adviser, we are required to disclose when our firm, or our personnel, have
any other financial industry affiliations.
Agent of Unaffiliated Real Estate Broker
Janet Hoover is licensed as an independent real estate agent. In this capacity, she can recommend real
estate services to TGIA’s clients and receive separate customary commission compensation resulting
from related purchases and sales. Mrs. Hoover conducts this activity in her sole and separate capacity
and not as a service offered through TGIA. Further, any real estate commissions earned are separate and
in addition to TGIA’s advisory fees. Our clients are under no obligation to act upon any Janet Hoover’s
real estate-related recommendations or effect any transactions through her should they decide to
follow suggestions received. TGIA is not a real estate brokerage/agency.
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Unaffiliated Law Practice
When properly licensed, certain associated persons of TGIA offer legal services in their individual
capacities through separate agreements. These activities are performed outside the scope of TGIA’s
services and TGIA does not share in any compensation derived. Clients are under no obligation to
engage our associated persons for legal services. TGIA is not a law firm and does not provide legal
advice.
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
Code of Ethics
TGIA believes that we owe clients the highest level of trust and fair dealing. As part of our fiduciary duty,
we place the interests of our clients ahead of the interests of the firm and our personnel. TGIA’s
personnel are required to conduct themselves with integrity at all times and follow the principles and
policies detailed in our Code of Ethics.
TGIA’s Code of Ethics attempts to address specific conflicts of interest that either we have identified or
that could likely arise. TGIA’s personnel are required to follow clear guidelines from the Code of Ethics in
areas such as gifts and entertainment, other business activities, prohibitions of insider trading, and
adherence to applicable state and federal securities laws. Additionally, individuals who formulate
investment advice for clients, or who have access to nonpublic information regarding any clients’
purchase or sale of securities are subject to personal trading policies governed by the Code of Ethics (see
below).
TGIA will provide a complete copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
Personal Trading Practices
TGIA and our personnel may purchase or sell securities for themselves, regardless of whether the
transaction would be appropriate for a client’s account. TGIA and our personnel may purchase or sell
securities for themselves that we also utilize for clients. This includes related securities (e.g., warrants,
options, or futures). This presents a potential conflict of interest as we may have an incentive to take
investment opportunities from clients for our own benefit, favor our personal trades over client
transactions when allocating trades, or to use the information about the transactions we intend to make
for clients to our personal benefit by trading ahead of clients.
Our policies to address these conflicts include the following:
1. The client receives the opportunity to act on investment decisions prior to and in preference to
accounts of TGIA and our personnel.
2. TGIA prohibits trading in a manner that takes personal advantage of price movements caused by
client transactions.
3. When purchasing or selling the same security in personal and proprietary accounts that we
recommend or take action to purchase or sell for a client, we will aggregate such trades at the
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same price in blocks with client trades at the same custodian, when possible. Regardless, we will
conduct all personal and proprietary trades in a manner such that all client accounts receive fair
and equitable treatment.
4. TGIA requires our personnel to report personal securities transactions on a quarterly basis.
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
The Custodian/Broker We Use
Clients must maintain assets in an account at a “qualified custodian,” generally a broker-dealer or bank.
We recommend that most clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), registered broker-dealer,
member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and operated, and unaffiliated
with Schwab. Schwab will hold client assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we
instruct them to.
While we require that most clients use Schwab as custodian/broker, the client must decide whether to
do so and open accounts with Schwab by entering into account agreements directly with them. We do
not open accounts for clients, although we may assist them in doing so.
How We Select Brokers/Custodians
We seek to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold client assets and execute transactions on
terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their
services. We consider a wide range of factors, including, among others:
1. Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a
separate fee for custody)
2. Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for client accounts)
3. Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
4. Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
[ETFs], etc.)
5. Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions
6. Quality of services
7. Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, other fees, etc.) and
willingness to negotiate the prices
8. Reputation, financial strength, and stability
9. Prior service to TGIA and our other clients
10. Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see Products and
Services Available to Us from Schwab)
Client Brokerage and Custody Costs
For our clients’ accounts that Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge separately for
custody services. However, Schwab receives compensation by charging commissions or other fees on
services and on trades that it executes or that settle into clients’ Schwab accounts. This commitment
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benefits our clients because the overall commission rates they pay may be lower than they would be
otherwise. We have determined that having Schwab execute the trades is consistent with our duty to
seek “best execution” of your trades. Best execution means the most favorable terms for a transaction
based on all relevant factors, including those listed above (see How We Select Brokers/Custodians).
Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services™ is Schwab’s business serving independent investment advisory firms like us.
They provide TGIA and our clients with access to their institutional brokerage, trading, custody,
reporting, and related services, many of which are not typically available to Schwab retail customers.
Schwab also makes available various support services. Some of those services help us manage or
administer our clients’ accounts; others help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support
services are generally available on an unsolicited basis (we do not have to request them) and at no
charge to us.
Following is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support services:
Services That Benefit Our Clients
Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of investment products,
execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets. The investment products available
through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise have access or that would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Schwab’s services described in this
paragraph generally benefit our clients and their accounts.
Services That May Not Directly Benefit Our Clients
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not directly
benefit our clients or their accounts. These products and services assist us in managing and
administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of
third parties. We may use this research to service all or a substantial number of our clients’ accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also makes
available software and other technology that:
1. Provides access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
2. Facilitates trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
3. Provides pricing and other market data
4. Facilitates payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts
5. Assists with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Services That Generally Benefit Only Us
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our business
enterprise. These services include:
1. Educational conferences and events
2. Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
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3. Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
4. Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
5. Listing on Schwab’s advisory directory - https://www.findyourindependentadvisor.com/
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party vendors
to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of these services or
pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab may also provide us with other benefits, such as
occasional business entertainment for our personnel.
Our Interest in Schwab’s Services
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to produce or
purchase them. This may give us an incentive to recommend that clients maintain accounts with
Schwab, based on our interest in receiving Schwab’s services that benefit our business rather than based
on our clients’ interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the most favorable execution
of their transactions. This is a potential conflict of interest. We believe, however, that our selection of
Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients and primarily support our selection
of Schwab by the scope, quality, and price of Schwab’s services (see How We Select Brokers/Custodians,
above) and not Schwab’s services that benefit only us.
Directed Brokerage
TGIA will not allow clients to direct us to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions. Clients
must use the broker-dealer that TGIA recommends. Not all investment advisers require their clients to
trade through specific brokerage firms. By generally requiring clients to use the brokers we recommend,
TGIA believes we may be able to more effectively manage the client’s portfolio, achieve favorable
execution of client transactions, and overall lower the costs to the portfolio.
Since we require that clients maintain their accounts with Schwab, it is also important for clients to
consider and compare the significant differences between having assets custodied at another broker-
dealer, bank, or other custodian prior to opening an account with us. Some of these differences include
but are not limited to; total account costs, trading freedom, transaction fees/commission rates, and
security and technology services.
Aggregation and Allocation of Transactions
TGIA may aggregate transactions if we believe that aggregation is consistent with the duty to seek best
execution for our clients and is consistent with the disclosures made to clients and terms defined in the
client investment advisory agreement. No advisory client will be favored over any other client, and each
account that participates in an aggregated order will participate at the average share price (per
custodian) for all transactions in that security on a given business day. TGIA does not aggregate trades of
our personnel with those of client accounts.
If we determine that a pro-rata allocation is not appropriate under the particular circumstances, we will
base the allocation on other relevant factors, which may include:
1. When only a small percentage of the order is executed, with respect to purchase allocations,
allocations may be given to accounts high in cash;
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2. With respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash;
3. We may allocate shares to the account with the smallest order, or to the smallest position, or to
an account that is out of line with respect to security or sector weightings, relative to other
portfolios with similar mandates;
4. We may allocate to one account when that account has limitations in its investment guidelines
prohibiting it from purchasing other securities that we expect to produce similar investment
results and that can be purchased by other accounts in the block;
5.
If an account reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, we
may reallocate shares to other accounts. For example, this may be due to unforeseen changes in
an account’s assets after an order is placed;
6.
If a pro-rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis allocation in one or
more accounts, we may exclude the account(s) from the allocation and disgorge any profits.
Generally, de minimis allocations do not exceed 5% of the total allocation. Additionally, we may
execute the transactions on a pro-rata basis.
7. We will document the reasons for any deviation from a pro-rata allocation.
ITEM 13 - REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
Managed Account Reviews
George Hoover Jr. – Founder & Managing Member, Kian Hoover - Wealth Management Advisor, and
Zealan Hoover - Principal & Investment Adviser Representative, monitor client portfolios on a regular
basis. Portfolios are reviewed in the context of each client’s stated investment objectives. When
reviewing, we look at account positions to confirm that asset allocations are in line with the client’s
investment plan, including any updates made to it over time. We offer account reviews to clients at
various intervals based on the complexity of the client’s investments and the client’s preference. More
frequent reviews can be triggered by material changes such as the client’s investment objectives and/or
financial situation, material cash deposits or withdrawals, or the market, economic, or political
environment. In addition, each of the above individuals is available during business hours to review
accounts with clients.
Account Reporting
Investment Management Services
Each client receives a written statement from the custodian that includes an accounting of all holdings
and transactions in the account for the reporting period. In addition, TGIA may provide written reports
detailing performance in client accounts and/or additional reporting as agreed upon by TGIA and the
client on a case-by-case basis.
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Financial Planning
Financial planning clients do not receive ongoing reporting beyond the initial financial plan unless the
plan has been materially updated, or a new planning scenario has been added at the client’s request. In
those cases, an updated plan is provided to the client.
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Schwab Support Products and Services
We receive an economic benefit from Schwab in the form of the support products and services they
make available to us and other independent investment advisors whose clients maintain their accounts
at Schwab. These products and services, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are
described above (see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices). We do not base particular investment advice, such
as buying particular securities for our clients, on the availability of Schwab’s products and services to us.
Client Referral Fees
If a solicitor introduces a client to TGIA, we generally pay that solicitor a referral fee in accordance with
the requirements of Rule 206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and any corresponding state
securities law requirements. TGIA pays the referral fee to the solicitor solely from our standard
investment advisory fee. Further, although clients are not billed separately for the referral fee, our
payment of the referral fee can limit the client’s ability to negotiate the advisory fee rate we charge for
management of the referred client’s accounts.
Outside Referrals
Unaffiliated Professionals
TGIA may refer clients to unaffiliated professionals for specific needs, such as legal, and/or
tax/accounting services. In turn, these professionals may refer clients to TGIA for investment
management. We do not have any agreements with individuals or companies that we refer clients to,
and we do not receive any compensation for these referrals. However, it could be concluded that TGIA is
receiving an indirect economic benefit from the arrangement, as the relationships are mutually
beneficial. For example, there could be an incentive for us to recommend services of firms who refer
clients to TGIA.
TGIA only refers clients to professionals we believe are competent and qualified in their field, but it is
ultimately the client’s responsibility to evaluate the provider, and it is solely the client’s decision
whether to engage a recommended firm. Clients are under no obligation to purchase any products or
services through these professionals, and TGIA has no control over the services provided by another
firm. Clients who choose to engage these professionals will sign a separate agreement with the other
firm. Fees charged by the other firm are separate from and in addition to fees charged by TGIA.
If the client desires, TGIA will work with these professionals or the client’s other advisors (such as an
accountant or attorney) to help ensure that the provider understands the client’s investments and to
coordinate services for the client. TGIA does not share information with an unaffiliated professional
unless first authorized by the client.
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Additional Referrals
As described in Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above, certain associated
persons of TGIA are licensed as independent real estate agents of unaffiliated real estate brokerage
firms or offer legal services in their individual capacities through separate agreements. TGIA sometimes
refers our clients in need of real estate-related or legal services to these associated persons, and they
refer real estate/legal clients in need of advisory services to TGIA. While there is no referral agreement
or related compensation paid for these referrals, a potential conflict exists where TGIA is receiving an
indirect economic benefit from the arrangements, as the relationships are mutually beneficial.
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
TGIA has limited custody of some of our clients’ funds or securities when the clients authorize us to
deduct our management fees directly from the client’s account. A qualified custodian (generally a
broker-dealer, bank, trust company, or other financial institution) holds clients’ funds and securities.
Clients will receive statements directly from their qualified custodian at least quarterly. The statements
will reflect the client’s funds and securities held with the qualified custodian as well as any transactions
that occurred in the account, including the deduction of our fee.
TGIA is also deemed to have custody of clients’ funds or securities when clients have standing
authorizations with their custodian to move money from a client’s account to a third-party (“SLOA”) and
under that SLOA authorize us to designate the amount or timing of transfers with the custodian. The SEC
has set forth a set of standards intended to protect client assets in such situations, which we follow.
Clients should carefully review the account statements they receive from the qualified custodian. Clients
with any questions about their statements should contact us at the address or phone number on the
cover of this brochure. Clients who do not receive a statement from their qualified custodian at least
quarterly should also notify us.
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Discretionary Management
TGIA has full discretion to decide the specific security to trade, the quantity, and the timing of
transactions for client accounts. TGIA will not contact clients before placing trades in their account, but
clients will receive confirmations directly from the broker for any trades placed unless you have chosen
to disable trade alerts for your account. Clients grant us discretionary authority in the contracts they
sign with us. Clients also give us trading authority within their accounts when they sign the custodian
paperwork.
Certain client-imposed conditions may limit our discretionary authority, such as where the client
prohibits transactions in specific security types. See also Tailored Services and Client Imposed
Restrictions under Item 4, above.
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ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
Proxy Voting
TGIA generally votes client securities (proxies) on behalf of our clients. TGIA has adopted and
implemented policies and procedures that we believe are reasonably designed to help ensure that
proxies are voted in the best interest of clients, in accordance with our fiduciary duties and SEC rule
206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. It is our policy to identify any potential conflicts of
interest prior to the voting of proxies. In the unlikely event of a potential conflict of interest, TGIA will
provide the affected client(s) with sufficient information regarding the matter before the shareholders
and the nature of our conflict of interest to allow the client to make an informed decision to consent to
or direct our vote. Otherwise, clients cannot direct our vote in particular solicitations.
At any time, clients may contact us to request information about how we voted your proxies for your
securities or to receive a copy of our Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures.
Class Actions
TGIA does not instruct or give advice to clients on whether or not to participate as a member of class
action lawsuits and will not automatically file claims on the client’s behalf. However, if a client notifies us
that they wish to participate in a class action, we will provide the client with any transaction information
pertaining to the client’s account needed for the client to file a proof of claim in a class action.
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Registered investment advisers are required in this item to provide clients with certain financial
information or disclosures about the firm’s financial condition. TGIA does not require the prepayment of
more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in advance, does not have or foresee any
financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet contractual commitments to
clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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Form ADV, Part 2B Brochure Supplements
George Hoover Jr.
Kian Hoover
Zealan Hoover
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC
1233 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
600 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC, 20001
(760) 274-2744
www.torreygrowth.com
Revised August 8, 2025
This brochure supplement provides information about George Hoover Jr., Kian Hoover, and Zealan Hoover
that supplements the Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC brochure. You should have already received
a copy of that brochure. Please contact us at the address or telephone number above if you did not receive
our brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional information
about the above-named individuals is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 1 - Cover Page
George Hoover Jr.
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
George Hoover Jr., Founder & Managing Member & Chief Compliance Officer, b. 1962
Education:
• University of California, San Diego; attended 1982-83
Business Background:
• Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments; Registered Representative, 06/2006 to 05/2011
• Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC; Founder & Managing Member, 05/2006 to present
• Salomon Smith Barney; Financial Consultant, 11/2000 to 05/2006
• A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.; Financial Consultant, 01/2000 to 11/2000
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
George Hoover Jr. has no disciplinary history to disclose.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
George Hoover Jr.’s only business is providing investment advice through Torrey Growth & Income
Advisors, LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
George Hoover Jr.’s only compensation comes from his regular salary and ownership of Torrey Growth &
Income Advisors, LLC.
Item 6 - Supervision
George Hoover Jr. is the sole Principal of Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC and is not supervised by
any other individual. He can each be reached by calling (760) 274-2744.
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Kian Hoover
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Kian Hoover, Wealth Management Advisor, b. 2001
Education:
• University of Oregon - Lundquist School of Business; BS in Business Administration/Finance
Concentration, Minor in Economics - 2024
Business Background:
• Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC; Wealth Management Advisor, 07/2024 to present
• Student prior to 07/2024
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Kian Hoover has no disciplinary history to disclose.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Kian Hoover’s only business is providing investment advice through Torrey Growth & Income Advisors,
LLC.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Kian Hoover’s only compensation comes from his regular salary at Torrey Growth & Income Advisors,
LLC.
Item 6 - Supervision
George Hoover Jr., Chief Compliance Officer, is responsible for supervising Kian Hoover’s investment
activities. George Hoover Jr. monitors the advice provided by Kian Hoover for consistency with client
objectives and Torrey Growth & Income Advisors’ policies. George Hoover Jr. can be reached by calling
(760) 274-2744.
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Zealan Hoover
Item 2 - Educational Background and Business Experience
Zealan Hoover, Principal & Investment Adviser Representative, b. 1990
Education:
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; BA (double major) in Policial Science; Peace, War,
and Defense - 2013
Business Background:
• Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC; Principal & Investment Adviser Representative, 02/2025
to present
Impact Strategies, LLC; Owner, 01/2025 to present
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• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Senior Advisor to the Administrator, 09/2021 to 01/2025
• McKinsey & Company; Consultant, 05/2017 to 09/2021
• Business Forward Foundation; Consultant, 02/2017 to 05/2017
• The White House; Advisor to the Senior Advisor to the President, 12/2013 to 01/2017
Item 3 - Disciplinary Information
Zealan Hoover has no disciplinary history to disclose.
Item 4 - Other Business Activities
Zealan Hoover is also the owner of Impact Strategies, LLC, since January 2025. In that capacity, he
provides consulting services related to climate, energy, and environmental matters. The business is not
investment related. He devotes approximately 100 hours per month to those activities including
approximately 3 hours per day during securities trading hours.
Item 5 - Additional Compensation
Zealan Hoover also receives compensation from his work with Impact Strategies, LLC, as detailed above.
Item 6 - Supervision
George Hoover Jr., Chief Compliance Officer, is responsible for supervising Zealan Hoover’s investment
activities. George Hoover Jr. monitors the advice provided by Zealan Hoover for consistency with client
objectives and Torrey Growth & Income Advisors’ policies. George Hoover Jr. can be reached by calling
(760) 274-2744.
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Privacy Information
Rev. May 2025
FACTS
WHAT DOES TORREY GROWTH & INCOME ADVISORS, LLC
DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why?
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.
Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing.
Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect
your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand
what we do.
What?
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the
product or service you have with us. This information can include:
Social Security number and income
•
• account balances and transaction history
• assets and risk tolerance
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your
information as described in this notice.
How?
All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to
run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons
financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the
reasons Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC chooses to share; and
whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share your personal
information
Can you limit
this sharing?
Does Torrey
Growth &
Income
Advisors, LLC
share?
YES
NO
For our everyday business purposes -
as permitted by law
NO
We Don’t Share
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and
services to you
For joint marketing with other financial companies
NO
We Don’t Share
NO
We Don’t Share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your transactions and experiences
NO
We Don’t Share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your creditworthiness
For nonaffiliates to market to you
NO
We Don’t Share
Questions? Call (760) 274-2744 or go to www.torreygrowth.com
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WHO WE ARE
Who is providing this notice?
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC
WHAT WE DO
How does Torrey Growth &
Income Advisors, LLC protect
my personal information?
To protect your personal information from unauthorized
access and use, we use security measures that comply with
federal law. These measures include computer safeguards
and secured files and buildings.
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
seek advice about your investments
How does Torrey Growth &
Income Advisors, LLC collect
my personal information?
tell us about your investment or retirement portfolio
tell us about your investment or retirement earnings
•
• enter into an investment advisory contract
•
•
• give us your contact information
We also collect your personal information from other
companies.
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
Federal law gives you the right to limit only:
•
sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
information about your creditworthiness
sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
• affiliates from using your information to market to you
•
State laws and individual companies may give you additional
rights to limit sharing.
DEFINITIONS
Affiliates
Companies related by common ownership or control. They
can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC has no affiliates
•
Nonaffiliates
Companies not related by common ownership or control.
They can be financial and non-financial companies.
•
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC does not share with
nonaffiliates so they can market to you
Joint Marketing
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial
companies that together market financial products or
services to you.
•
Torrey Growth & Income Advisors, LLC does not jointly
market