Overview

Assets Under Management: $422 million
Headquarters: CUMMING, GA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 120
Average Client Assets: $2 million

Frequently Asked Questions

TRUFP charges 1.00% on the first $0 million, 0.80% on the next $1 million, 0.60% on the next $2 million, 0.50% on the next $5 million according to their SEC Form ADV filing. See complete fee breakdown ↓

Yes. As an SEC-registered investment advisor (CRD #299212), TRUFP is subject to fiduciary duty under federal law.

TRUFP is headquartered in CUMMING, GA.

TRUFP serves 120 high-net-worth clients according to their SEC filing dated January 08, 2026. View client details ↓

According to their SEC Form ADV, TRUFP offers financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, and pension consulting services. View all service details ↓

TRUFP manages $422 million in client assets according to their SEC filing dated January 08, 2026.

According to their SEC Form ADV, TRUFP serves high-net-worth individuals and pension and profit-sharing plans. View client details ↓

Services Offered

Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting

Fee Structure

Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A)

MinMaxMarginal Fee Rate
$0 $250,000 1.00%
$250,001 $1,000,000 0.80%
$1,000,001 $2,500,000 0.60%
$2,500,001 $5,000,000 0.50%
$5,000,001 $10,000,000 0.40%
$10,000,001 and above 0.30%
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total AssetsAnnual FeesAverage Fee Rate
$1 million $8,500 0.85%
$5 million $30,000 0.60%
$10 million $50,000 0.50%
$50 million $170,000 0.34%
$100 million $320,000 0.32%

Clients

Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 120
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 55.44
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 2,645
Discretionary Accounts: 2,645
Minimum Account Size: $25,000
Note on Minimum Client Size: $25,000

Regulatory Filings

CRD Number: 299212
Filing ID: 2038830
Last Filing Date: 2026-01-08 15:34:34

Form ADV Documents

Primary Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A (2026-01-08)

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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 1 Cover Page Investment Planning Advisors d/b/a TruFP 327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 503 Cumming, GA 30040 Tel: (770) 205-4394 January 8, 2026 FORM ADV PART 2 FIRM BROCHURE This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Investment Planning Advisors. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (770) 205-4394. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Investment Planning Advisors is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable IARD/CRD number for Investment Planning Advisors is 299212. Investment Planning Advisors is a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. 1 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 2 Material Changes Annual Update The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. Each year, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent brochures by April 30th. We will further provide you with our most recent brochure at any time at your request, without charge. You may request a brochure by contacting us at (770) 205-4394. Material Changes since the Last Update Investment Planning Advisors was established as a new Registered Investment Advisor in January 2019 under the State of Georgia rules and regulations. Investment Planning Associates was established as a Registered Investment Advisor in October 2019 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), under the rules and regulations of the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). The following Material Changes were made since the last update on February 6, 2025: • The Firm is under the new ownership of Kenneth Bellavance and Andrew Castleberry. • Kenneth Bellavance is the new Chief Compliance Officer. 2 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 3 Table of Contents Advisory Business…………………………………………………………… 4 Fees and Compensation…………………………………………………….. 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management……………. 8 Types of Clients………………………………………………………………. 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss……… 9 Disciplinary Information…………………………………………………….. 11 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations……………………. 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading……………………………………………………………… 11 Brokerage Practices………………………………………………………….. 12 Review of Accounts………………………………………………………….. 13 Client Referrals and Other Compensation……………………………….. 14 Custody………………………………………………………………………… 15 Investment Discretion……………………………………………………….. 15 Voting Client Securities……………………………………………………… 16 Financial Information………………………………………………………… 16 Requirements for State-Registered Advisers…………………………… 16 3 Form ADV Part 2A, Item 4 Advisory Business Investment Planning Advisors d/b/a TruFP (hereinafter called “TruFP”) is a Registered Investment Adviser based in Cumming, Georgia, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. TruFP is owned by Kenneth Bellavance and Andrew Castleberry. TruFP is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is subject to its rules and regulations. Investment Planning Advisors was founded in January 2019 as a State of Georgia independently registered investment advisor and registered in October 2019 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). TruFP provides investment advisory services, which may include, but are not limited to, the review of client investment objectives and goals, recommending asset allocation strategies of managed assets among investment products such as cash, stocks, mutual funds and bonds, annuities, and/or preparing written investment strategies. Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ needs and investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities (such as a product type, specific companies, specific sectors, etc.) by providing a signed and dated written notification, of which an e-mail is also an acceptable form of notification. TruFP also provides financial planning consulting services including, but not limited to, risk assessment/management, investment planning, estate planning, financial organization, or financial decision making/negotiation. TruFP provides investment advisory and other financial services through its Investment Advisory Representatives ("IAR") to accounts opened with TruFP. Managed Accounts are available to individuals and high net worth individuals. TruFP provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to some of its clients through various managed account programs. TruFP will assist clients in determining the suitability of the managed account programs for the client. The IAR is compensated through a comprehensive single fee and the account may be assessed other charges associated with conducting a brokerage business. TruFP and its IAR, as appropriate, will be responsible for the following: • Performing due diligence • Recommending strategic asset and style allocations • Providing research on investment product options, as needed • Providing client risk profile questionnaire • Obtaining investment advisory contract from client with required financial, risk tolerance, suitability and investment vehicle selection information for each new account • Performing client suitability check on account documentation, review the investment objectives and evaluate the investment vehicle selections • Providing Firm Brochure (this document) 4 Pension Consulting Services TruFP provides pension consulting services. These services may include: Plan Design, Designing the Investment Lineup, Service, Education or Fiduciary Support. We provide pension consulting services to employer plan sponsors on an ongoing basis. Generally, such pension consulting services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors in establishing, monitoring and reviewing their company's participant-directed retirement plan. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could include: investment options, plan structure and participant education. All pension consulting services shall be in compliance with the applicable state law(s) regulating pension consulting services. This applies to client accounts that are pension or other employee benefit plans (“Plan”) governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). If the client accounts are part of a Plan, and we accept appointments to provide our services to such accounts, we acknowledge that we are a fiduciary within the meaning of Section 3(21) of ERISA. In addition to the above, TruFP may offer advisory services for individual plan participants. As such, TruFP would uphold the same fiduciary standard on a direct basis to the specific clients. TruFP may recommend a Wrap Fee Program for the client’s account(s). A “Wrap Fee Program” for purposes of the SEC is a program under which investment advisory and brokerage execution services are provided for a single “wrapped” fee that is not based on the transactions in a client account. TruFP provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to some of its clients through a Wrap Fee Program. TruFP will assist clients in determining the suitability of the Wrap Fee Program for the client. Wrap Fee Program accounts recommended by TruFP are not managed differently from non-Wrap Fee Program accounts. Because brokerage execution costs are included in the client’s overall advisory fee, the client’s fee may be greater than those that have accounts in non-Wrap Fee Program accounts, however fees will not exceed the fee schedule stated in TruFP’s Wrap Fee Brochure. All clients with Wrap Fee Program accounts will be provided with TruFP’s Wrap Fee Brochure. This Brochure is focused on non-Wrap Fee Program accounts. TruFP offers a clearing platform to execute securities business for investment advisory services, including Wrap Fee Program services, through Schwab Institutional, a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC (“Schwab”). Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional information. As of January 5, 2026, the firm has the following assets under management: Discretionary: Non-Discretionary: Total: $421,795,801 $0 $421,795,801 5 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 5 Fees and Compensation The following types of fees will be assessed: Asset Management –Fees are charged monthly or quarterly in advance and are based primarily on asset size and the level of complexity of the services provided. In individual cases, TruFP has the sole discretion to negotiate fees that are lower than the standard fee shown or to waive fees. Fees are not based on the share of capital gains or capital appreciation of the funds or any portion of the funds. Comparable services for lower fees may be available from other sources. Fees for the initial month (or quarter) will be prorated based upon the number of calendar days in the calendar month (or quarter) that the advisory agreement is in effect. Fees are based on the market value of the assets on the last business day of the previous month (or quarter). Annual fees range from .30% - 1.00% depending on the amount of assets under management (“AUM”) – See chart below. Consulting services are included in these fees for asset management services with the exception of unique circumstances that may require a separate agreement for financial planning services (description and fees are discussed below). If the situation warrants separate financial planning fees, it will be discussed upfront, and a separate agreement will be negotiated. Fee Schedule for Asset Management: Maximum Annual Advisory Fee Total Account Value $0 - $250,000 1.00% Next $250,001 - $1,000,000 0.80% Next $1,000,001 - $2,500,000 0.60% Next $2,500,001 - $5,000,000 0.50% Next $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 0.40% Next $10,000,001 – and above 0.30% As authorized in the client agreement, the account custodian withdraws Investment Planning Advisors’ advisory fees directly from the clients’ accounts according to the custodian’s policies, practices, and procedures. The custodial statement includes the amount of any fees paid to TruFP for advisory services. You should carefully review the statement from your custodian/broker-dealer’s statement and verify the calculation of fees. Your custodian/broker- dealer does not verify the accuracy of fee calculations. Fees are charged in advance on a monthly or quarterly basis, meaning that advisory fees for a month (or quarter) are charged on the first day of the month (or quarter). Clients may terminate investment advisory services obtained from TruFP, without penalty, upon written notice within five (5) business days after entering into the advisory agreement with TruFP. The client is responsible for any fees and charges incurred by the client from third parties as a result of maintaining the account such as transaction fees for any securities transactions executed and account maintenance or custodial fees. Thereafter, the client may terminate advisory services upon written notice delivered to and received by TruFP. Clients who terminate investment advisory services during a month are charged a prorated advisory fee based on the date of 6 TruFP’s receipt of client’s written notice to terminate. Any earned but unpaid fees are immediately due and payable, and any pre-paid and unearned fee will be immediately refunded. Financial Planning – Financial planning services are charged in advance through a fixed fee or hourly arrangement as agreed upon between the client and Investment Planning Advisors. There will never be an instance where $1200 or more in fees is charged six or more months in advance. Hourly fees are generally charged when the scope of services cannot be determined or if the services are limited to one meeting. Fixed fees are generally quoted to the client for longer term consulting projects. Fees are negotiable and vary depending upon the complexity of the client situation and services to be provided. Hourly fees range from $175 - $250 per hour, depending on what is negotiated between TruFP and the client. Similar financial planning services may be available elsewhere for a lower cost to the client. Fixed fees range from $1,000 - $20,000 depending on what is negotiated between the client and TruFP, and the complexity of the project. An estimate for total hours and charges is determined at the start of the advisory relationship. Typically, clients will be invoiced monthly for all time spent by TruFP as agreed upon by client or upon completion of the services if less than a month. Clients who wish to terminate the planning process prior to completion may do so with written notice. The client may obtain a refund of a pre-paid fee if the advisory contract is terminated before the end of the billing period by contacting Kenneth Bellavance at (770) 205-4394. Upon receipt of written notification, any earned fee will immediately become due and payable, and any pre-paid and unearned fee will be immediately refunded. A client may terminate an advisory agreement without being assessed any fees or expenses within five (5) days of its signing. Pension Consulting – Fees are computed at an annualized percentage of plan assets. The maximum annual fee is .25%. The actual fee assessed is negotiable based on the scope and complexity of our engagement and will be specified in the Advisory Agreement. The Pension Consulting fee will be payable quarterly in advance. The first payment is due and payable upon execution of the Agreement, and will be assessed pro-rata in the event the Agreement is executed other than the first day of the new calendar quarter. Subsequent payments are due and will be assessed on the first day of each calendar quarter based on the value of the portfolio as of the last day of the previous calendar quarter. In no event will an annual pension consulting fee exceed .25% per year per managed account. Deposits and withdrawals to an account during a quarter may be calculated on a prorata basis. Additional Fees and Expenses In addition to advisory fees paid to TruFP as explained above, clients may pay custodial service, account maintenance, transaction, and other fees associated with maintaining the account. Some of these fees may be included in Wrap Fee Program accounts as described above in Item 4 – Advisory Services. These fees vary by broker and/or custodian. Clients should ask TruFP for details on transaction fees or other custodial fees specific to their account, as these fees are not included in the annual advisory fee. TruFP does not share any portion of such fees. Additionally, for any mutual funds purchased, the client may pay their proportionate share of the funds’ distribution, internal management, investment advisory and administrative fees. Such 7 fees are not shared with TruFP and are compensation to the fund manager. Clients are urged to read the mutual fund prospectus prior to investing. Mutual fund companies impose internal fees and expenses on clients. These fees are in addition to the costs associated with the investment advisory services as described above. Complete details of such internal expenses are specified and disclosed in each mutual fund company’s prospectus. Clients are strongly advised to review the prospectus(es) prior to investing in such securities. Mutual funds purchased or sold in broker-dealer accounts may generate transaction fees that would not exist if the purchase or sale were made directly with the mutual fund company. Mutual funds held in broker-dealer accounts also charge management fees. These mutual fund management fees may be more or less than the mutual fund management fees charged if the client held the mutual fund directly with the mutual fund company. Clients may purchase shares of mutual funds directly from the mutual fund issuer, its principal underwriter, or a distributor without purchasing the services of TruFP or paying the advisory fee on such shares (but subject to any applicable sales charges). Certain mutual funds are offered to the public without a sales charge. In the case of mutual funds offered with a sales charge, the prevailing sales charge (as described in the mutual fund prospectus) may be more or less than the applicable advisory fee. However, clients would not receive TruFP’s assistance in developing an investment strategy, selecting securities, monitoring performance of the account, and making changes as necessary. Please refer to Item 12 “Brokerage Practices” of this brochure for additional information. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management Investment Planning Advisors does not charge performance-based fees or participate in side-by- side management. Side-by-side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged performance-based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are not charged performance-based fees. Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of capital gains or appreciation of the assets of a client. Our fees are calculated as described in Fees and Compensation section above and are not charged on the basis of performance of your advisory account. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 7 Types of Clients TruFP offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high net worth individuals. There is generally a $25,000 minimum account size to open and maintain an advisory account, however TruFP may waive the minimum at its discretion. 8 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss TruFP’s methods of analysis and investment strategies incorporate the client’s needs and investment objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. TruFP is not bound to a specific investment strategy for the management of investment portfolios, but rather consider the risk tolerance levels pre-determined gathered at the account opening, as well as on an on-going basis. Examples of methodologies that our investment strategies may incorporate include: Asset Allocation – Asset Allocation is a broad term used to define the process of selecting a mix of asset classes and the efficient allocation of capital to those assets by matching rates of return to a specified and quantifiable tolerance for risk. Dollar-Cost Averaging – Dollar-cost averaging is the technique of buying a fixed dollar amount of securities at regularly scheduled intervals, regardless of the price per share. This will gradually, over time, decrease the average share price of the security. Dollar-cost averaging lessens the risk of investing a large amount in a single investment at the wrong time. Technical Analysis – involves studying past price patterns and trends in the financial markets to predict the direction of both the overall market and specific stocks. Long-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that the value of those securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than one year. Short-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the securities’ short term price fluctuations. Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications. Regardless of your account size or other factors, we strongly recommend that you continuously consult with a tax professional prior to and throughout the investing of your assets. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Although we manage your portfolio with strategies and in a manner consistent with your risk tolerances, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful. You should be prepared to bear the risk of loss. All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the loss of future earnings. These risks include market risk, interest rate risk, issuer risk, and general economic risk. Regardless of the methods of analysis or strategies suggested for your particular investment goals, you should carefully consider these risks, as they all bear risks. Below are some more specific risks of investing: 9 Market Risk. The prices of securities in which clients invest may decline in response to certain events taking place around the world, including those directly involving the companies whose securities are owned by the client or an underlying fund; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations. Investors should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in market value. Management Risk. TruFP’s investment approach may fail to produce the intended results. If our perception of the performance of a specific asset class or underlying fund is not realized in the expected time frame, the overall performance of client’s portfolio may suffer. Equity Risk. Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment choices. The value of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the market as a whole. This volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio. Small- and mid-cap companies are subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may experience greater volatility, higher failure rates, more limited markets, product lines, financial resources, and less management experience than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have a lower trading volume, which may disproportionately affect their market price, tending to make them fall more in response to selling pressure than is the case with larger companies. Fixed Income Risk. The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make interest and principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a security, the greater the risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating agency gives a debt security a lower rating, the value of the debt security will decline because investors will demand a higher rate of return. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Municipal Securities Risk. The value of municipal obligations can fluctuate over time, and may be affected by adverse political, legislative and tax changes, as well as by financial developments that affect the municipal issuers. Because many municipal obligations are issued to finance similar projects by municipalities (e.g., housing, healthcare, water and sewer projects, etc.), conditions in the sector related to the project can affect the overall municipal market. Payment of municipal obligations may depend on an issuer’s general unrestricted revenues, revenue generated by a specific project, the operator of the project, or government appropriation or aid. There is a greater risk if investors can look only to the revenue generated by the project. In addition, municipal bonds generally are traded in the “over-the-counter” market among dealers and other large institutional investors. From time to time, liquidity in the municipal bond market (the ability to buy and sell bonds readily) may be reduced in response to overall economic conditions and credit tightening. Investment Companies Risk. When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the client indirectly bears its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the client’s overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives). ETFs are also subject to the following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net asset value; (ii) the ETF may employ an investment 10 strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. TruFP has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Risk. Certain service providers utilized by the Firm to service client accounts have artificial intelligence components. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning includes increased risk of data inaccuracies and security vulnerabilities. Due to the rapid advancement of machine learning technologies, future risks related to artificial intelligence are unpredictable. As a measure to mitigate these risks to our clients, the Firm performs periodic due diligence of our service providers for assurance that the service providers have appropriate controls in place to protect our clients’ information and to limit data inaccuracies when artificial intelligence is used by the service provider. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 9 Disciplinary Information Investment Planning Advisors or its Principal Executive Officers have not had any reportable disclosable events in the past ten years. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations The IARs of TruFP are not currently registered with any broker dealer. Neither TruFP nor its representatives are registered as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading Advisor. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading TruFP’s Code of Ethics includes guidelines for professional standards of conduct for our Associated Persons. Our goal is to protect client interests at all times and to demonstrate our commitment to fiduciary duties of honesty, good faith, and fair dealing. All of TruFP’s Associated Persons are expected to strictly adhere to these guidelines. Persons associated with Investment Planning Advisors are also required to report any violations to the Code of Ethics. Additionally, the firm maintains and enforces written policies reasonably designed to prevent the misuse or dissemination of material, non-public information about our clients or client accounts by persons associated with our firm. 11 TruFP and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients. It is the expressed policy of the advisor that no person employed by our firm purchase or sell any security prior to the transaction being implemented for an advisory account; therefore, preventing such employees from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of the advisory clients. The advisor may have an interest or position in a certain security, which may also be recommended to the client. As these situations may present a conflict of interest, the advisor has established the following restrictions in order to ensure its fiduciary responsibilities: 1. A director, officer or employee of the advisor shall not buy or sell a security for their personal portfolio(s) where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or part, by reason of his or her employment, unless the information is also available to the investing public. No owner/employee of TruFP shall prefer their own interest to that of the client. 2. The advisor maintains a list of all securities held by the company and all directors, officers, and employees. These holdings are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the principal of the firm. 3. The advisor requires that all employees must act in accordance with all applicable Federal and State regulations governing registered investment advisors. 4. The advisor may block personal trades with those of clients but will ensure that clients are not at a disadvantage. TruFP’s Code of Ethics is available to you upon request. You may obtain a copy of our Code of Ethics by contacting Kenneth Bellavance at (770) 205-4394. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 12 Brokerage Practices In order for TruFP to provide asset management services, we request you utilize the brokerage and custodial services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc (“Schwab”). Schwab is an independent SEC-registered broker dealer and is separate and unaffiliated with TruFP. Schwab offers services to independently registered investment advisors which include custody of securities, trade execution and clearance and settlement of transactions. The firm receives some benefits from Schwab through its participation in the Schwab Institutional program, as described in greater detail below. TruFP evaluates broker dealer/custodians based on our projected AUM and the best fit for our business model. In considering which independent qualified custodian would be the best fit for TruFP’s business model, we evaluate the following factors, which is not an all-inclusive list:  Financial strength  Reputation  Reporting capabilities  Execution capabilities  Pricing, and  Types and quality of research 12 While you are free to choose any broker-dealer or other service provider, we recommend that you establish an account with a brokerage firm with which we have an existing relationship. Such relationships may include benefits provided to our firm, including, but not limited to research, market information, and administrative services that help our firm manage your account(s). These services may be provided for free or at a discount by Schwab or third party vendors. The benefits provided to TruFP do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. We believe that recommended broker-dealers provide quality execution services for our clients at competitive prices. Price is not the sole factor we consider in evaluating best execution. We also consider the quality of the brokerage services provided by the recommended broker-dealers, including the value of research provided, the firm’s reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates, and responsiveness to our clients and our firm. You may direct us in writing to use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all of the transactions for your account. If you do so, you are responsible for negotiating the terms and arrangements for the account with that broker-dealer. We may not be able to negotiate commissions, obtain volume discounts, or best execution. In addition, under these circumstances a difference in commission charges may exist between the commissions charged to clients who direct us to use a particular broker or dealer and other clients who do not direct us to use a particular broker or dealer. TruFP does not have any soft dollar arrangements. TruFP does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange for cash or other compensation, such as brokerage services or research. When TruFP buys or sells the same security for two or more clients (including our personal accounts), we may place concurrent orders to be executed together as a single “block” in order to facilitate orderly and efficient execution. Each client account will be charged or credited with the average price per unit. We receive no additional compensation or remuneration of any kind because we aggregate client transactions. No client is favored over any other client. If an order is not completely filled, it is allocated pro-rata based on an allocation statement prepared by TruFP prior to placing the order. Because of an order’s aggregation, some clients may pay higher transaction costs, or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net prices on transactions than would otherwise be the case if the order had not been aggregated. TruFP may choose to aggregate orders for its proprietary or personnel’s accounts with those of its clients. TruFP will receive no additional compensation or remuneration resulting from the aggregation of client transactions. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 13 Review of Accounts Client accounts are reviewed at least quarterly by Kenneth Bellavance, Principal Executive Officer of the firm. Kenneth Bellavance reviews clients’ accounts with regards to their investment policies and risk tolerance levels. All accounts at TruFP are assigned to this reviewer. 13 All financial planning accounts are reviewed upon financial plan creation and plan delivery by Kenneth Bellavance, Principal Executive Officer of the firm. There is only one level of review and that is the total review conducted to create the financial plan. Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in client's financial situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical move, or inheritance). Each client will receive at least quarterly a written report that details the clients’ account which may come from the custodian. Clients are provided a one-time financial plan concerning their financial situation. After the presentation of the plan, there are no further reports. Clients may request additional plans or reports for a fee. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation TruFP advertises their investment advisory services on the website of The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions™ (“RS”), which operates a program known as SmartVestor™. As the Securities and Exchange Commission deems RS to be a third-party solicitor within the meaning of Rule 206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, TruFP makes the following disclosure: SmartVestor™ is an advertising service for investing professionals. When a consumer provides contact information through the SmartVestor™ website, the program introduces the consumer to up to five (5) investing professionals (“Pros”) in their geographic area. It is up to the consumer to interview the Pros and decide whether to directly retain them. As a SmartVestor™ Pro, TruFP pays RS a flat monthly membership and advertising fee to advertise their services in the SmartVestor™ Program. In return, TruFP receives contact information for prospective investment advisory clients. Consumers entering a zip code corresponding to TruFP’s advertising markets can view their profile, and other Pros in the same markets, on the SmartVestor™ website. The advertising fee is based upon criteria including market size (small, medium, large or premium) and historic volume of web traffic to RS’s SmartVestor™ website. The fees paid by TruFP are irrespective of whether someone becomes a client, and the fees are not passed on to the client. The fees paid are not based upon the number of leads, contacts, or referrals which TruFP may receive from RS or the SmartVestor™ website. TruFP do not pay to or share with RS or SmartVestor™ any portion of the investment advisory fees a client is charged. Neither RS nor its affiliates are engaged in providing investment advice. RS does not receive, control, access or monitor client funds, accounts, or portfolios of TruFP. Any services rendered by TruFP are solely their services and not those of RS or SmartVestor™. TruFP does not receive compensation for referring any clients to other professional service providers. 14 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 15 Custody TruFP does not have physical custody of any client funds and/or securities, and does not take custody of client accounts at any time. Client funds and securities will be held with a bank, broker dealer, or other independent qualified custodian. However, by granting TruFP written authorization to automatically deduct fees from client accounts, TruFP is deemed to have limited custody. You will receive account statements from the independent, qualified custodian holding your funds at least quarterly. The account statement from your custodian will indicate the amount of advisory fees deducted from your account(s) each billing cycle. Clients should carefully review statements received from the custodian. TruFP also sends quarterly invoices detailing the manner and amount of advisory fees to all clients. Standing Letters of Authorization Some clients may execute limited powers of attorney or other standing letters of authorization that permit the firm to transfer money from their account with the client’s independent qualified Custodian to third-parties. This authorization to direct the Custodian may be deemed to cause our firm to exercise limited custody over your funds or securities and for regulatory reporting purposes, we are required to keep track of the number of clients and accounts for which we may have this ability. We do not have physical custody of any of your funds and/or securities. Your funds and securities will be held with a bank, broker-dealer, or other independent, qualified custodian. You will receive account statements from the independent, qualified custodian(s) holding your funds and securities at least quarterly. The account statements from your custodian(s) will indicate any transfers that may have taken place within your account(s) each billing period. You should carefully review account statements for accuracy. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 16 Investment Discretion Before TruFP can buy or sell securities on your behalf, you must first sign our discretionary management agreement, a limited power of attorney, and/or trading authorization forms. By choosing to do so, you may grant the firm discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be purchased or sold for your account(s) without obtaining your consent or approval prior to each transaction. Clients may impose limitations on discretionary authority for investing in certain securities or types of securities (such as a product type, specific companies, specific sectors, etc.), as well as other limitations as expressed by the client. Limitations on discretionary authority are required to be provided to the IAR in writing. Please refer to the “Advisory Business” section of this Brochure for more information on our discretionary management services. 15 Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 17 Voting Client Securities We do not vote proxies on behalf of your advisory accounts. At your request, we may offer you advice regarding corporate actions and the exercise of your proxy voting rights. If you own shares of common stock or mutual funds, you are responsible for exercising your right to vote as a shareholder. In most cases, you will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the event we were to receive any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to you by mail, unless you have authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, we would forward any electronic solicitation to vote proxies. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 18 Financial Information TruFP is not required to provide financial information to our clients because we do not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1200 six or more months in advance. Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 19 Requirements for State-Registered Advisers This section is not applicable because the firm is registered with the SEC. 16

Additional Brochure: WRAP BROCHURE (2026-01-08)

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Part 2A Appendix 1 of Form ADV: Wrap Fee Program Brochure Form ADV, Part 2A, Item 1 Cover Page Investment Planning Advisors d/b/a TruFP 327 Dahlonega Street, Suite 503 Cumming, GA 30040 Tel: (770) 205-4394 1/8/2026 FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Investment Planning Advisors. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (770) 205-4394. The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority. Additional information about Investment Planning Advisors is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable IARD/CRD number for Investment Planning Advisors is 299212. Investment Planning Advisors is a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training. 1 Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 2 Material Changes Annual Update The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually or when material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure. Each year, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent brochures by April 30th. We will further provide you with our most recent brochure at any time at your request, without charge. You may request a brochure by contacting us at (770) 205-4394. Material Changes since the Last Update Investment Planning Advisors was established as a new Registered Investment Advisor in January 2019 under the State of Georgia rules and regulations. Investment Planning Associates was established as a Registered Investment Advisor in October 2019 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), under the rules and regulations of the US Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). The following Material Changes were made since the last update on February 6, 2025: • The Firm is under the new ownership of Kenneth Bellavance and Andrew Castleberry. • Kenneth Bellavance is the new Chief Compliance Officer. 2 Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 3 Table of Contents Services, Fees and Compensation……………………………………….…4 Account Requirements and Types of Clients……………………………..7 Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation………………………………7 Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers…………...…….….10 Client Contact with Portfolio Managers…………………………………..11 Additional Information....…………………………………………………….11 3 Form ADV Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 4 Services, Fees and Compensation Investment Planning Advisors d/b/a TruFP (hereinafter called “TruFP”) is a Registered Investment Adviser based in Cumming, Georgia, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. TruFP is owned by Kenneth Bellavance and Andrew Castleberry. TruFP is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is subject to its rules and regulations. Investment Planning Advisors was founded in January 2019 as a State of Georgia independently registered investment advisor and registered in October 2019 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). TruFP provides investment advisory services, which may include, but are not limited to, the review of client investment objectives and goals, recommending asset allocation strategies of managed assets among investment products such as cash, stocks, mutual funds and bonds, annuities, and/or preparing written investment strategies. Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ needs and investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities (such as a product type, specific companies, specific sectors, etc.) by providing a signed and dated written notification, of which an e-mail is also an acceptable form of notification. TruFP also provides financial planning consulting services including, but not limited to, risk assessment/management, investment planning, estate planning, financial organization, or financial decision making/negotiation. TruFP provides investment advisory and other financial services through its Investment Advisory Representatives ("IAR") to accounts opened with TruFP. Managed Accounts are available to individuals and high net worth individuals. TruFP provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to some of its clients through various managed account programs. TruFP will assist clients in determining the suitability of the managed account programs for the client. The IAR is compensated through a comprehensive single fee and the account may be assessed other charges associated with conducting a brokerage business. TruFP and its IAR, as appropriate, will be responsible for the following: • Performing due diligence • Recommending strategic asset and style allocations • Providing research on investment product options, as needed • Providing client risk profile questionnaire • Obtaining investment advisory contract from client with required financial, risk tolerance, suitability and investment vehicle selection information for each new account • Performing client suitability check on account documentation, review the investment objectives and evaluate the investment vehicle selections • Providing Firm Brochure (this document) TruFP may recommend a Wrap Fee Program for the client’s account(s). A “Wrap Fee Program” for purposes of the SEC is a program under which investment advisory and brokerage execution services are provided for a single “wrapped” fee that is not based on the transactions in a client account. TruFP provides discretionary and non-discretionary 4 investment advisory services to some of its clients through a Wrap Fee Program. TruFP will assist clients in determining the suitability of the Wrap Fee Program for the client. Wrap Fee Program accounts recommended by TruFP are not managed differently from non-Wrap Fee Program accounts. Because brokerage execution costs are included in the client’s overall advisory fee, the client’s fee may be greater than those that have accounts in non-Wrap Fee Program accounts, however fees will not exceed the fee schedule stated in this Wrap Fee Brochure. All clients with Wrap Fee Program accounts will be provided with this Wrap Fee Brochure. TruFP offers a clearing platform to execute securities business for investment advisory services, including Wrap Fee Program services, through Charles Schwab (“Schwab”). In order for TruFP to provide asset management services, we request you utilize the brokerage and custodial services of Schwab. Schwab is an independent SEC-registered broker dealer and is separate and unaffiliated with TruFP. Schwab offers services to independently registered investment advisors which include custody of securities, trade execution and clearance and settlement of transactions. TruFP’s relationship with Schwab may include benefits provided to our firm, including, but not limited to research, market information, and administrative services that help our firm manage your account(s). These services may be provided for free or at a discount by Schwab or third-party vendors. The benefits provided to TruFP do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to Schwab. We believe that recommended broker-dealers provide quality execution services for our clients at competitive prices. Price is not the sole factor we consider in evaluating best execution. We also consider the quality of the brokerage services provided by the recommended broker-dealers, including the value of research provided, the firm’s reputation, execution capabilities, commission rates, and responsiveness to our clients and our firm. Fees and Compensation The following types of fees will be assessed: Asset Management – Fees are charged monthly or quarterly in advance and are based primarily on asset size and the level of complexity of the services provided. In individual cases, TruFP has the sole discretion to negotiate fees that are lower than the standard fee shown or to waive fees. Fees are not based on the share of capital gains or capital appreciation of the funds or any portion of the funds. Comparable services for lower fees may be available from other sources. Fees for the initial month (or quarter) will be prorated based upon the number of calendar days in the calendar month (or quarter) that the advisory agreement is in effect. Fees are based on the market value of the assets on the last business day of the previous month (or quarter). Annual fees range from .30% - 1.00% depending on the amount of assets under management (“AUM”) – See chart below. Consulting services are included in these fees for asset management services with the exception of unique circumstances that may require a separate agreement for financial 5 planning services (description and fees are discussed below). If the situation warrants separate financial planning fees, it will be discussed upfront and a separate agreement will be negotiated. Fee Schedule for Asset Management: Maximum Annual Advisory Fee Total Account Value $0 - $250,000 1.00% Next $250,001 - $1,000,000 0.80% Next $1,000,001 - $2,500,000 0.60% Next $2,500,001 - $5,000,000 0.50% Next $5,000,001 - $10,000,000 0.40% Next $10,000,001 – and above 0.30% As authorized in the client agreement, the account custodian withdraws Investment Planning Advisors’ advisory fees directly from the clients’ accounts according to the custodian’s policies, practices, and procedures. The custodial statement includes the amount of any fees paid to TruFP for advisory services. You should carefully review the statement from your custodian/broker-dealer’s statement and verify the calculation of fees. Your custodian/broker- dealer does not verify the accuracy of fee calculations. Fees are charged in advance on a monthly or quarterly basis, meaning that advisory fees for a month are charged on the first day of the month (or quarter). Clients may terminate investment advisory services obtained from TruFP, without penalty, upon written notice within five (5) business days after entering into the advisory agreement with TruFP. Thereafter, the client may terminate advisory services upon written notice delivered to and received by TruFP. Clients who terminate investment advisory services during a month are charged a prorated advisory fee based on the date of TruFP’s receipt of client’s written notice to terminate. Any earned but unpaid fees are immediately due and payable, and any pre-paid and unearned fee will be immediately refunded. Financial Planning – Financial planning services are charged in advance through a fixed fee or hourly arrangement as agreed upon between the client and Investment Planning Advisors. There will never be an instance where $1200 or more in fees is charged six or more months in advance. Hourly fees are generally charged when the scope of services cannot be determined or if the services are limited to one meeting. Fixed fees are generally quoted to the client for longer term consulting projects. Fees are negotiable and vary depending upon the complexity of the client situation and services to be provided. Hourly fees range from $175 - $250 per hour, depending on what is negotiated between TruFP and the client. Similar financial planning services may be available elsewhere for a lower cost to the client. Fixed fees range from $1,000 - $20,000 depending on what is negotiated between the client and TruFP, and the complexity of the project. An estimate for total hours and charges is determined at the start of the advisory relationship. Typically, clients will be invoiced monthly for all time spent by TruFP as agreed upon by client or upon completion of the services if less than a month. Clients who wish to terminate the planning process prior to completion may do so with written notice. The client may obtain a refund of a pre-paid fee if the advisory contract is terminated before the end of the billing period by contacting Kenneth Bellavance at (770) 205-4394. Upon receipt of written notification, any 6 earned fee will immediately become due and payable, and any pre-paid and unearned fee will be immediately refunded. A client may terminate an advisory agreement without being assessed any fees or expenses within five (5) days of its signing. Additional Fees and Expenses Fees and charges incurred by the client from third parties as a result of maintaining the account such as transaction fees for any securities transactions executed and account maintenance or custodial fees are included in the wrap fees as stated in the above fee schedule. These fees vary by broker and/or custodian. For any mutual funds purchased, the client may pay their proportionate share of the funds’ distribution, internal management, investment advisory and administrative fees. Such fees are not shared with TruFP and are compensation to the fund manager. Clients are urged to read the mutual fund prospectus prior to investing. Mutual fund companies impose internal fees and expenses on clients. These fees are in addition to the costs associated with the investment advisory services as described above. Complete details of such internal expenses are specified and disclosed in each mutual fund company’s prospectus. Clients are strongly advised to review the prospectus(es) prior to investing in such securities. Mutual funds purchased or sold in broker-dealer accounts may generate transaction fees that would not exist if the purchase or sale were made directly with the mutual fund company. Mutual funds held in broker-dealer accounts also charge management fees. These mutual fund management fees may be more or less than the mutual fund management fees charged if the client held the mutual fund directly with the mutual fund company. Clients may purchase shares of mutual funds directly from the mutual fund issuer, its principal underwriter, or a distributor without purchasing the services of TruFP or paying the advisory fee on such shares (but subject to any applicable sales charges). Certain mutual funds are offered to the public without a sales charge. In the case of mutual funds offered with a sales charge, the prevailing sales charge (as described in the mutual fund prospectus) may be more or less than the applicable advisory fee. However, clients would not receive TruFP’s assistance in developing an investment strategy, selecting securities, monitoring performance of the account, and making changes as necessary. Please refer to Item 12 “Brokerage Practices” of this brochure for additional information. Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 5 Account Requirements and Types of Clients TruFP offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high net worth individuals. There is generally a $25,000 minimum account size to open and maintain an advisory account, however TruFP may waive the minimum at its discretion. 7 Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 6 Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation TruFP may act as the portfolio manager for its Wrap Fee Program accounts. There is no conflict of interest with the arrangement. Advisory Business Investment Planning Advisors d/b/a TruFP (hereinafter called “TruFP”) is a Registered Investment Adviser based in Cumming, Georgia, and incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia. TruFP is owned by Kenneth Bellavance and Andrew Castleberry. TruFP is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is subject to its rules and regulations. Investment Planning Advisors was founded in January 2019 as a State of Georgia independently registered investment advisor and registered in October 2019 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). TruFP provides investment advisory services, which may include, but are not limited to, the review of client investment objectives and goals, recommending asset allocation strategies of managed assets among investment products such as cash, stocks, mutual funds and bonds, annuities, and/or preparing written investment strategies. Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ needs and investment objectives. Clients may impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities (such as a product type, specific companies, specific sectors, etc.) by providing a signed and dated written notification, of which an e-mail is also an acceptable form of notification. TruFP also provides financial planning consulting services including, but not limited to, risk assessment/management, investment planning, estate planning, financial organization, or financial decision making/negotiation. TruFP provides investment advisory and other financial services through its Investment Advisory Representatives ("IAR") to accounts opened with TruFP. Managed Accounts are available to individuals and high net worth individuals. Asset Management Investment Planning Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to some of its clients through various managed account programs. Investment Planning Advisors will assist clients in determining the suitability of the Managed Account Programs for the client. The IAR is compensated through a comprehensive single fee and the account may be assessed other charges associated with conducting a brokerage business. The firm and its IAR, as appropriate, will be responsible for the following: • Performing due diligence • Recommending strategic asset and style allocations • Providing research on investment product options, as needed • Providing client risk profile questionnaire 8 • Obtaining investment advisory contract from client with required financial, risk tolerance, suitability and investment vehicle selection information for each new account • Performing client suitability check on account documentation, reviewing the investment objectives and evaluating the investment vehicle selections • Providing Firm Brochure (this document) TruFP may recommend a Wrap Fee Program for the client’s account(s). A “Wrap Fee Program” for purposes of the SEC is a program under which investment advisory and brokerage execution services are provided for a single “wrapped” fee that is not based on the transactions in a client account. TruFP provides discretionary investment advisory services to some of its clients through a Wrap Fee Program. TruFP will assist clients in determining the suitability of the Wrap Fee Program for the client. Wrap Fee Program accounts recommended by TruFP are not managed differently from non-Wrap Fee Program accounts. Because brokerage execution costs are included in the client’s overall advisory fee, the client’s fee may be greater than those that have accounts in non-Wrap Fee Program accounts, however fees will not exceed the fee schedule stated in this Wrap Fee Brochure. All clients with Wrap Fee Program accounts will be provided with this Wrap Fee Brochure. This Brochure is focused on Wrap Fee Program accounts. As of January 5, 2026, the firm has the following assets under management: Discretionary: Non-Discretionary: Total: $421,795,0801 $0 $421,795,0801 Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management TruFP does not charge performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side management. Side- by-side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged performance- based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are not charged performance-based fees. Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of capital gains or appreciation of the assets of a client. Our fees are calculated as described in Fees and Compensation section above and are not charged on the basis of performance of your advisory account. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss TruFP’s methods of analysis and investment strategies incorporate the client’s needs and investment objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance. TruFP is not bound to a specific investment strategy for the management of investment portfolios, but rather consider the risk tolerance range of each portfolio and the risk level of each level when the account is opened. Examples of methodologies that our investment strategies may incorporate include: Asset Allocation – Asset Allocation is a broad term used to define the process of selecting a mix of asset classes and the efficient allocation of capital to those assets by matching rates of return 9 to a specified and quantifiable tolerance for risk. Asset Allocation has the potential of all the risks listed below. Dollar-Cost Averaging – Dollar-cost averaging is the technique of buying a fixed dollar amount of securities at regularly scheduled intervals, regardless of the price per share. This will gradually, over time, decrease the average share price of the security. Dollar-cost averaging lessens the risk of investing a large amount in a single investment at the wrong time. Dollar-Cost Averaging has the potential of all the risks listed below. Technical Analysis – involves studying past price charts, patterns and trends in the financial markets to predict the direction of both the overall market and specific stocks. Technical Analysis has the potential of all the risks listed below. Long-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that the value of those securities will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than one year. Long- Term Purchases have the potential of all the risks listed below. Short-Term Purchases – securities purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the securities’ short-term price fluctuations. Short-term Purchases primarily have the potential of Market Risk, Business Risk, and Liquidity Risk as listed below. Our strategies and investments may have unique and significant tax implications. Regardless of your account size or other factors, we strongly recommend that you continuously consult with a tax professional prior to and throughout the investing of your assets. Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Although we manage your portfolio with strategies and in a manner consistent with your risk tolerances, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful. You should be prepared to bear the risk of loss. All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends, and other distributions), and the loss of future earnings. Regardless of the methods of analysis or strategies suggested for your particular investment goals, you should carefully consider these risks, as they all bear risks. TruFP’s primary goal for investing is to help the client maintain purchasing power over the long term. This may result in short term variability and loss of principal. Time horizon and risk tolerance are key determinates of the proper asset allocation. TruFP’s approach focuses on taking appropriate risks for which clients are compensated (i.e. market risk) and seeking to limit or eliminate risks that do not provide compensation over the long term (i.e. individual stock risk or lack of portfolio risk). Below are some more specific risks of investing: Market Risk. The prices of securities in which clients invest may decline in response to certain events taking place around the world, including those directly involving the companies whose 10 securities are owned by the client or an underlying fund; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations. Investors should have a long-term perspective and be able to tolerate potentially sharp declines in market value. Management Risk. TruFP’s investment approach may fail to produce the intended results. If our perception of the performance of a specific asset class or underlying fund is not realized in the expected time frame, the overall performance of client’s portfolio may suffer. Equity Risk. Equity securities tend to be more volatile than other investment choices. The value of an individual mutual fund or ETF can be more volatile than the market as a whole. This volatility affects the value of the client’s overall portfolio. Small- and mid-cap companies are subject to additional risks. Smaller companies may experience greater volatility, higher failure rates, more limited markets, product lines, financial resources, and less management experience than larger companies. Smaller companies may also have a lower trading volume, which may disproportionately affect their market price, tending to make them fall more in response to selling pressure than is the case with larger companies. Fixed Income Risk. The issuer of a fixed income security may not be able to make interest and principal payments when due. Generally, the lower the credit rating of a security, the greater the risk that the issuer will default on its obligation. If a rating agency gives a debt security a lower rating, the value of the debt security will decline because investors will demand a higher rate of return. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate is the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Municipal Securities Risk. The value of municipal obligations can fluctuate over time, and may be affected by adverse political, legislative and tax changes, as well as by financial developments that affect the municipal issuers. Because many municipal obligations are issued to finance similar projects by municipalities (e.g., housing, healthcare, water and sewer projects, etc.), conditions in the sector related to the project can affect the overall municipal market. Payment of municipal obligations may depend on an issuer’s general unrestricted revenues, revenue generated by a specific project, the operator of the project, or government appropriation or aid. There is a greater risk if investors can look only to the revenue generated by the project. In addition, municipal bonds generally are traded in the “over-the-counter” market among dealers and other large institutional investors. From time to time, liquidity in the municipal bond market (the ability to buy and sell bonds readily) may be reduced in response to overall economic conditions and credit tightening. Investment Companies Risk. When a client invests in open end mutual funds or ETFs, the client indirectly bears its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by those funds. Therefore, the client will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. In addition, the client’s overall portfolio may be affected by losses of an underlying fund and the level of risk arising from the investment practices of an underlying fund (such as the use of derivatives). ETFs are also subject to the following risks: (i) an ETF’s shares may trade at a market price that is above or below their net asset value; (ii) the ETF may employ an investment strategy that utilizes high leverage ratios; or (iii) trading of an ETF’s shares may be halted if the listing exchange’s officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are de-listed from the 11 exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts stock trading generally. TruFP has no control over the risks taken by the underlying funds. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Risk. Certain service providers utilized by the Firm to service client accounts have artificial intelligence components. The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning includes increased risk of data inaccuracies and security vulnerabilities. Due to the rapid advancement of machine learning technologies, future risks related to artificial intelligence are unpredictable. As a measure to mitigate these risks to our clients, the Firm performs periodic due diligence of our service providers for assurance that the service providers have appropriate controls in place to protect our clients’ information and to limit data inaccuracies when artificial intelligence is used by the service provider. Voting Client Securities TruFP does not vote proxies on behalf of Client advisory accounts. At the Client’s request, TruFP may offer the Client advice regarding corporate actions and the exercise of proxy voting rights. If the Client owns shares of common stock or mutual funds, the Client is responsible for exercising the right to vote as a shareholder. In most cases, the Client will receive proxy materials directly from the account custodian. However, in the event TruFP receives any written or electronic proxy materials, we would forward them directly to the Client by mail, unless the Client has authorized our firm to contact you by electronic mail, in which case, TruFP would forward any electronic solicitation to vote proxies. Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 7 Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers TruFP may directly provide the portfolio management services for the Wrap Fee Program accounts. As such, TruFP receives all information provided by the Client through a formal Needs Analysis and consultation with the Client. Advice is provided through consultation with the client and may include: determination of financial objectives, identification of financial problems, cash flow management, tax planning, insurance review, investment management, education funding, retirement planning, and estate planning. Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 8 Client Contact with Portfolio Managers There are no restrictions placed on TruFP’s clients’ ability to contact and consult with their portfolio manager(s). Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 9 12 Additional Information Disciplinary Information TruFP or its Principal Executive Officers have not had any reportable disclosable events in the past ten years. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations The IARs of TruFP are not currently registered with any broker dealer. Neither TruFP nor its representatives are registered as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading Advisor. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading TruFP’s Code of Ethics includes guidelines for professional standards of conduct for our Associated Persons. Our goal is to protect client interests at all times and to demonstrate our commitment to fiduciary duties of honesty, good faith, and fair dealing. All of TruFP’s Associated Persons are expected to strictly adhere to these guidelines. Persons associated with TruFP are also required to report any violations to the Code of Ethics. Additionally, the firm maintains and enforces written policies reasonably designed to prevent the misuse or dissemination of material, non-public information about our clients or client accounts by persons associated with our firm. TruFP may buy or sell securities for itself that we also recommend to clients. In addition, the individual IARs may buy or sell the same securities for their personal and family accounts that are bought and sold for your account(s). TruFP or its IARs may have an interest or position in a certain security, which may also be recommended to the client. As these situations may present a conflict of interest, TruFP has established the following restrictions in order to ensure its fiduciary responsibilities: A director, officer or employee of the advisor shall not buy or sell a security for their The advisor requires that all employees must act in accordance with all applicable The advisor will monitor any blocking of personal trades with those of clients to ensure 1. personal portfolio(s) where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or part, by reason of his or her employment, unless the information is also available to the investing public. No owner/employee of TruFP shall prefer their own interest to that of the client. The advisor maintains a list of all securities held by the company and all directors, 2. officers, and employees. These holdings are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the principal of the firm. 3. Federal and State regulations governing registered investment advisors. 4. that clients are not at a disadvantage. TruFP’s Code of Ethics is available to you upon request. You may obtain a copy of our Code of Ethics by contacting Kenneth Bellavance at (770) 205-4394. 13 Review of Accounts Client accounts are reviewed at least quarterly by Kenneth Bellavance, the Principal Executive Officer of the firm. Client accounts are reviewed with regard to their investment policies and risk tolerance levels. All accounts at TruFP are reviewed by this reviewer. Reviews may also be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in client's financial situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical move, or inheritance). Each client will receive at least quarterly a written report that details the clients’ account which may come from the custodian. Client Referrals and Other Compensation TruFP advertises their investment advisory services on the website of The Lampo Group, LLC d/b/a Ramsey Solutions™ (“RS”), which operates a program known as SmartVestor™. As the Securities and Exchange Commission deems RS to be a third-party solicitor within the meaning of Rule 206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, TruFP makes the following disclosure: SmartVestor™ is an advertising service for investing professionals. When a consumer provides contact information through the SmartVestor™ website, the program introduces the consumer to up to five (5) investing professionals (“Pros”) in their geographic area. It is up to the consumer to interview the Pros and decide whether to directly retain them. As a SmartVestor™ Pro, TruFP pays RS a flat monthly membership and advertising fee to advertise their services in the SmartVestor™ Program. In return, TruFP receives contact information for prospective investment advisory clients. Consumers entering a zip code corresponding to TruFP’s advertising markets can view their profile, and other Pros in the same markets, on the SmartVestor™ website. The advertising fee is based upon criteria including market size (small, medium, large or premium) and historic volume of web traffic to RS’s SmartVestor™ website. The fees paid by TruFP are irrespective of whether someone becomes a client, and the fees are not passed on to the client. The fees paid are not based upon the number of leads, contacts, or referrals which TruFP may receive from RS or the SmartVestor™ website. TruFP do not pay to or share with RS or SmartVestor™ any portion of the investment advisory fees a client is charged. Neither RS nor its affiliates are engaged in providing investment advice. RS does not receive, control, access or monitor client funds, accounts, or portfolios of TruFP. Any services rendered by TruFP are solely their services and not those of RS or SmartVestor™. TruFP does not receive compensation for referrals made to other professional service providers. Financial Information TruFP is not required to provide financial information to our clients because we do not require or solicit the prepayment of more than $1200 six or more months in advance. 14 Form ADV, Part 2A Appendix 1, Item 10 Requirements for State-Registered Advisers This section is not applicable because the firm is registered with the SEC. 15