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Wealthspan Partners, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: July 1, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Wealthspan Partners, LLC (“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the
content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about Wealthspan to assist you in determining whether to retain the
Advisor.
Additional information about Wealthspan and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 297712.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about Advisory
Persons of Wealthspan. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Wealthspan believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and
will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Wealthspan encourages
all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with
the Advisor.
Material Changes
The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment
filing on February 7, 2025.
• The Advisor may utilize private fund investments for investment management services provided to
certain clients. Please see Items 4 and 8 for additional information.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for The Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 297712. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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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 Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 7
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 7
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 8
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................... 9
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................... 9
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 10
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 10
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 10
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 10
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 10
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 10
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 11
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 11
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 11
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 12
A. Compensation Received by Wealthspan ..................................................................................................................... 12
B. Client Referrals from Referrals ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 13
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 13
Form ADV 2B – Brochure Supplements ............................................................................................................ 14
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Wealthspan Partners, LLC (“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor was organized as a Limited Liability Company
(“LLC”) under the laws of the State of Florida in August 2018 and became a registered investment advisor in
September 2018. Wealthspan is owned and operated by Brian J. Ramsay (Senior Wealth Partner and Chief
Compliance Officer) and Mark D. Tholl (Senior Wealth Partner).
This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory
services provided by Wealthspan. For information regarding this Disclosure Brochure, please contact Brian J.
Ramsay (Chief Compliance Officer) at (563) 723-7301.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Wealthspan offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, and estates,
(each referred to as a “Client”). Wealthspan provides individualized services to each Client, which are determined
during initial conversations and updated over the course of the relationship as needed or requested by the Client.
However, all services offered fall into the Investment Management Services, also known as Asset Management
Services, and Financial Planning Services. Customized solutions for Client are achieved through continuous
personal contact and interaction while providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management
and financial planning services.
Wealthspan serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Wealthspan’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For
more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in
Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Wealthspan works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk
tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. Wealthspan will then construct a portfolio,
consisting of primarily of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), mutual funds, individual equity securities, and
individual fixed income securities. The Advisor may also utilize options, private funds, and other types of
investments, as appropriate, to meet the needs of each Client. The Advisor may retain other types of investments
from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons
as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
The Client-specific investment objectives will be set forth in a written Investment Policy Statement describing
items such as asset allocation, personal circumstances, goals, liquidity needs, etc. Each Client will have the
opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio,
subject to acceptance by the Advisor. Wealthspan will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio on a
discretionary basis with respect to the Client’s investment policy statement.
At no time will Wealthspan accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within their designated account[s] at
the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
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account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Financial Planning Services
Financial Planning Services are at the core of the Client relationship with Wealthspan. Financial planning is an
evaluation of a Client’s current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash
flows, asset values and withdrawal plans while also understanding personal values, goals and objectives.
Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact
and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the Client.
Wealthspan will provide financial planning and consulting services to Clients either as a component of investment
management services or pursuant to a written financial planning agreement. Services are offered in several
areas depending on the Client’s goals and objectives. Services may be for a defined scope or an ongoing
engagement. Generally, such financial planning services will involve a written report which provides the Client
with a detailed financial plan to assist the Client in achieving his or her financial goals and objectives. This
planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, financial position,
tax considerations, employee benefits, investment analysis, insurance analysis, retirement analysis, death and
disability considerations, and estate planning.
Plans or consultations are typically completed within six months of contract date, assuming all information and
documents requested are provided promptly by the Client.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. Implementation of financial planning recommendations is entirely at the Client’s discretion.
If the Client elects to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to
implement the transaction through the Advisor. Wealthspan will work with Clients to implement recommendations
and referrals to other professionals may be made where appropriate to meet the Client’s needs.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Wealthspan to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one
or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the
Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Wealthspan, in connection with the Client, will develop an
investment strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Portfolio Construction – Wealthspan will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – Wealthspan will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio. Wealthspan will review Client portfolios at least
annually.
• Financial Planning – Wealthspan provides initial and ongoing planning services, to assist Clients in
meeting the financial goals.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Wealthspan does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services
are provided directly by Wealthspan.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Advisor manages $364,972,183 in discretionary assets and $13,816,910 in non-
discretionary assets for a total of $378,789,093. Clients may request more current information at any time by
contacting the Advisor.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid monthly, at the end of each month, at annual rate ranging from 0.25% to 1.50%,
pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the average
daily market value of assets under management during the month. Fees are based on several factors: including the
level of assets to be managed, the scope and complexity of the Client engagement and the overall relationship. The
investment advisory fee in the first month of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the end
of the first month. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by
Wealthspan will be independently valued by the Custodian. Wealthspan will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Client may make additions or withdrawals from the account[s] at any time, subject to the Advisor’s right to
terminate an account or the overall relationship. Additions may be in cash or securities provided that the Advisor
reserves the right to liquidate any transferred securities or decline to accept particular securities into a Client’s
account[s]. Clients may withdraw account assets on notice to Wealthspan, subject to the usual and customary
securities settlement procedures. However, withdrawals from the Client's account[s] may impede the Advisor's
ability to implement the investment strategy designed for the Client. Clients are advised that when such securities
are liquidated, they may be subject to securities transaction fees, short-term redemption fees, and/or tax
ramifications.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the Advisor
shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Financial Planning Services
Wealthspan may include financial planning services as a component of investment management services or it
may be offered as a stand-alone service. Project-based finanancial planning engagements may be offered at an
hourly rate of up to $200 per hour or a fixed engagement fee. Ongoing financial planning engagements are offered
for a fixed quarterly fee based on the scope of services to be provided. Fees may be negotiable at the sole
discretion of the Advisor, based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall
relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total hours and/or costs will be provided prior to establishing the
advisory relationship.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the end of each month. The amount due is calculated by applying the monthly rate to
the average daily market value of assets under management during the month. Clients will be provided with a
statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the
responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as
the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting Wealthspan to be
paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate
account forms provided by the Custodian.
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Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees for project-based engagements are invoiced by the Advisor upon completion of the agreed
upon deliverable[s]. Financial planning fees for ongoing engagements are invoiced in advance of each quarterly
period.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Wealthspan, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s], if applicable. The Client is responsible for all securities
execution and custody fees charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian
does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client accounts, provided that the
Client’s accounts meet the terms and conditions of the Custodians brokerage requirements. However the
Custodian typically charges for mutual funds and other types of investments. All fees paid to Wealthspan for
investment advisory or financial planning services are separate and distinct from any and all other fees and
expenses charged by broker-dealers/custodians, plan administrators, or any other expense associated with the
Client’s accounts.
Investments in mutual funds and ETFs also have an internal expense ratio charged by the product. These fees
are described in each mutual fund or ETF prospectus. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Wealthspan is compensated for its services at the end of the month after investment management services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written
notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5) business
days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur
charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable
by the Client. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s
prior consent.
Financial Planning Services
Wealthspan is compensated for its stand-alone financial planning services upon completion of the engagement
deliverable[s]. For ongoing financial planning services, Wealthspan is compensated for at the beginning of the
quarter after financial planning services are rendered. Either party may terminate the financial planning agreement,
at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the financial
planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After
the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination
and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed for the percentage
of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. Hourly engagements will be billed the actual hours worked by
the Advisor. Ongoing engagements are based on the actual days worked in the current period. Upon termination,
the Advisor will promptly refund any unearned, prepaid fees. The Client’s financial planning agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Wealthspan does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions in
any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Wealthspan does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by
Wealthspan are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or
securities held by any Client.
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Wealthspan does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual
fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its
Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Wealthspan offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates,
charitable organizations and businesses. The amount of each type of Client is available on Wealthspan’s Form
ADV Part 1A. These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor.
Wealthspan generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear. Past performance is
not a guarantee of future returns. The methods of analysis, tools and strategies utilized by Wealthspan
may include any of the following:
Fundamental Analysis involves evaluating a security using real data such as company revenues, earnings, return
on equity, and profit margins to determine underlying value and potential growth. Fundamental analysis may
involve interest rate risk, market risk, business risk, and financial risk.
Cyclical Analysis involves analyzing the cycles of the market. Cyclical analysis may involve inflation risk, market
risk, and currency risk.
Behavioral Finance proposes psychology-based theories to explain stock market anomalies. It assumes the
information structure and the characteristics of market participants systematically influence the investment
decisions of individuals as well as the market outcomes.
Asset Allocation is an investment strategy used to balance risk and return according to a client’s investment
objective, risk tolerance and investment horizon. It is used to manage portfolio volatility by investment in different
asset classes.
Diversification is a risk management strategy used to reduce the volatility of a portfolio by investing in different
asset classes, different market sectors, and/or different companies.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Wealthspan will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals. While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential
investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment
criteria utilized in these methods of analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
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The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Options Contracts
Investments in options contracts have the risk of losing value in a relatively short period of time. Option contracts
are leveraged instruments that allow the holder of a single contract to control many shares of an underlying
stock. This leverage can compound gains or losses.
Private Fund Risks
Private investment funds are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and are therefore not
subject to the regulatory requirements it imposes. An investment in a private fund involves risks not typically
associated with traditional investment funds. These risks include limitations on transfers, valuation of the
underlying investments and transparency with respect to the fund’s underlying investments. These funds are not
readily marketable and have limited liquidity.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Wealthspan or any of its management
persons. Wealthspan values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform
the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the
Advisor and Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 297712.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
The sole business of Wealthspan and is Advisory Persons is to provide investment advisory services to its
Clients. Neither Wealthspan nor its Advisory Persons are involved in other business endeavors. Wealthspan
does not maintain any affiliations with other firms, other than contracted service providers to assist with the
servicing of its Client’s accounts.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Wealthspan has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Wealthspan (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was
developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to each
Client. Wealthspan and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each
Client. It is the obligation of Wealthspan’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the
Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (563) 723-
7301.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Wealthspan allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Wealthspan does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the
Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Wealthspan does not
have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Wealthspan allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When
trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons has a conflict of interest if trading in the same securities. The
fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made with more
advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information. This risk is
mitigated by Wealthspan requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by
the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor has also adopted written policies and procedures to detect
the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Wealthspan allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended
to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded
afterwards. At no time will Wealthspan, or any Supervised Person of Wealthspan, transact in any security
to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Wealthspan does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize Wealthspan to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory
agreement. Further, Wealthspan does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of
Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Wealthspan does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended Custodian and will not incur any extra
fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not recommended by Wealthspan. However, if the
recommended Custodian is not utilized the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide to the Client
comparable to other Clients. Wealthspan may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not
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limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, its
reputation, and/or location of the Custodian’s offices. Wealthspan will generally recommend that Clients establish
their account[s] at Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions and related entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc.
(collectively “Fidelity”). Fidelity is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC and will serve as the
Client’s “qualified custodian”. Wealthspan maintains an institutional relationship with Fidelity whereby the Advisor
receives economic benefits from Fidelity. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with the broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Wealthspan does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from Fidelity. Please
see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Wealthspan does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with
the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Wealthspan will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts
are traded within their respective account[s], unless separately instructed by the Client. The Advisor will not
engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross
transactions with other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s
account[s]). Wealthspan will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not
have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results considering such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of execution, 4)
confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Wealthspan will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client. Wealthspan may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when
securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading
day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold
by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation
or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any
particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of
Wealthspan and periodically by the CCO. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more or
less frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more or less frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed
as a result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or
large deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Wealthspan if changes
occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
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C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 - Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Wealthspan
Wealthspan is a fee-only advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any investment
product. Wealthspan does not receive commissions from product sponsors or broker-dealers. Wealthspan may
refer Clients to various unaffiliated professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain
financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Wealthspan may receive non-compensated
referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Wealthspan has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing Client
account[s]. Access to the Fidelity platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients
that maintain assets at Fidelity. The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its
Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients
first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of
interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
Additionally, the Advisor has received financial support from Fidelity to assist the Advisor in the launch of its
advisory firm. The following benefits are also received from Fidelity: reimbursement to Clients for transfer costs to
the platform/custodian; financing services, receipt of duplicate Client confirmations and bundled duplicate
statements; access to a trading desk that exclusively services its institutional participants; access to block trading
which provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions and then allocate the appropriate shares to Client
accounts; and access to an electronic communication network for Client order entry and account information.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Wealthspan does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for
Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Wealthspan does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined
below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Wealthspan exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a
"qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct Wealthspan to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf.
Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by
Wealthspan to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Wealthspan to move funds between
their accounts, Wealthspan and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money movement
activities are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Wealthspan generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed
to by Wealthspan. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting
of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Wealthspan will be in accordance with
each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Wealthspan may manage accounts on a non-discretionary basis. In these instances, Wealthspan provides
recommendations to Clients and if recommendations are approved, Wealthspan will implement in accordance
with the Client’s instructions.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Wealthspan does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. If the Client elects to direct proxies to the Advisor, such election does not result in
the authority for the Advisor to vote such proxies. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to
proxies, however, the Client retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Wealthspan, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the
ability of Wealthspan to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Wealthspan, nor any of its advisory persons,
has been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Wealthspan is not required to deliver a balance sheet
along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect fees of $1,200 or more for services to be
performed six months or more in advance.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Brian J. Ramsay, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA®
Senior Wealth Partner and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: July 1, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Brian J. Ramsay, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA® (CRD# 4014246) in addition to the information contained in the
Wealthspan Partners, LLC (“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 297712) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Wealthspan
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
Additional information about Mr. Ramsay is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 4014246.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Brian J. Ramsay, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA® born in 1977, is dedicated to advising Clients of Wealthspan as
a Senior Wealth Partner. Mr. Ramsay earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the Western Illinois University
in 2001. Additional information regarding Mr. Ramsay’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Senior Wealth Partner and Chief Compliance Officer, Wealthspan Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
09/2018 to Present
08/1999 to 09/2018
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®)
The CIMA certification signifies that an individual has met initial and ongoing experience, ethical, education, and
examination requirements for investment management consulting, including advanced investment management
theory and application. To earn CIMA certification, candidates must: submit an application, pass a background
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check and have an acceptable regulatory history; pass an online Qualification Examination; complete an in-
person or online executive education program at an AACSB accredited university business school; pass an
online Certification Examination; and have an acceptable regulatory history as evidenced by FINRA Form U-4 or
other regulatory requirements and have three years of financial services experience at the time of certification.
CIMA certificants must adhere to Investments & Wealth Institute’s® Code of Professional Responsibility,
Standards of Practice, and Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Marks. CIMA designees must report 40 hours of
continuing education credits, including two ethics hours, every two years to maintain the certification. The
designation is administered through Investments & Wealth Institute®.
Certified Private Wealth Advisor™ (“CPWA®”)
The CPWA® designation signifies that an individual has met initial and on-going experience, ethical, education,
and examination requirements for the professional designation, which is centered on private wealth management
topics and strategies for high-net-worth clients. Prerequisites for the CPWA® designation are: A Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university or one of the following designations or licenses: CIMA®, CIMC®,
CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, or CPA® license; have an acceptable regulatory history as evidenced by FINRA Form U-4
or other regulatory requirements and five years of professional client-centered experience in financial services or
a related industry. CPWA® designees have completed a rigorous educational process that includes self-study
requirements, an in-class education component, and successful completion of a comprehensive examination.
CPWA® designees are required to adhere to Investments & Wealth Institute’s® Code of Professional
Responsibility and Rules and Guidelines for the use of the Marks. CPWA® designees must report 40 hours of
continuing education credits, including two ethics hours every two years to maintain the certification. The
designation is administered through the Investments & Wealth Institute®.
Retirement Management AdvisorSM (RMA®)
The RMA designation signifies that an individual has met initial and on-going experience, ethical, education, and
examination requirements for the professional designation, which is centered on retirement management topics
and strategies. Prerequisites for the RMA designation are: a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university or one of the following designations or licenses: CIMA®, CPWA®, CIMC ®, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, or
CPA license; have an acceptable regulatory history as evidenced by FINRA Form U-4 or other regulatory
requirements and three years of experience in financial services. RMA designees have completed a rigorous
educational process that includes an online course, in-person educational Capstone and successful completion
of a comprehensive examination. RMA designees are required to adhere to the Investments & Wealth
Institute Code of Professional Responsibility and Rules and Guidelines for Use of the Marks. RMA designees
must report 40 hours of continuing education credits, including two ethics hours, every two years to maintain the
certification. The designation is administered through the Investments & Wealth Institute.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Ramsay. Mr. Ramsay has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Ramsay.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Ramsay.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Ramsay on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his
Individual CRD# 4014246.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Ramsay is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Ramsay does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Ramsay is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Ramsay does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Ramsay serves as a Senior Wealth Partner and Chief Compliance Officer of Wealthspan. Mr. Ramsay can
be reached at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Wealthspan. Further, Wealthspan is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Wealthspan and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, Wealthspan is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced
or unannounced. Wealthspan is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Mark D. Tholl, CFP®
Senior Wealth Partner and Chief Investment Officer
Effective: July 1, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Mark D. Tholl, CFP® (CRD# 2290346) in addition to the information contained in the Wealthspan Partners, LLC
(“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 297712) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Wealthspan Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
Additional information about Mr. Tholl is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2290346.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Mark D. Tholl, CFP®, born in 1969, is dedicated to advising Clients of Wealthspan as a Senior Wealth Partner.
Mr. Tholl also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Summa Cum Laude, from the Illinois State University in
1992. In addition, Mr. Tholl attended the College of St. Francis. Additional information regarding Mr. Tholl’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Chief Investment Officer, Wealthspan Partners, LLC
Senior Wealth Partner, Wealthspan Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
03/2024 to Present
09/2018 to Present
05/1993 to 09/2018
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Tholl. Mr. Tholl has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Tholl.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Tholl.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Tholl on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual
CRD# 2290346.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Tholl is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Tholl does not have any
other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Tholl is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Tholl does not receive
any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Tholl serves as a Senior Wealth Partner of Wealthspan and is supervised by Brian Ramsay, the Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Ramsay can be reached at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Wealthspan. Further, Wealthspan is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Wealthspan and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, Wealthspan is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced
or unannounced. Wealthspan is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Cody L. Williams
Wealth Partner and Investment Advisor Representative
Effective: July 1, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Cody L. Williams (CRD# 6421751) in addition to the information contained in the Wealthspan Partners, LLC
(“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 297712) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Wealthspan Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (563) 723-7301.
Additional information about Mr. Williams is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 6421751.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Cody L. Williams, born in 1990, is dedicated to advising Clients of Wealthspan as a Wealth Partner and
Investment Advisor Representative. Mr. Williams earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance from DePaul University
in 2013. Mr. Williams also earned an Associates Degree from Blackhawk College in 2011. Additional information
regarding Mr. Williams’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
02/2023 to Present
Wealth Partner and Investment Advisor Representative, Wealthspan
Partners, LLC
Financial Advisor, RBC Capital Markets, LLC
Client Associate, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Quoting Analyst, Group O, Inc.
Server, Bartender, Life Guard, Oakwood Country Club
11/2016 to 02/2023
11/2015 to 09/2016
11/2014 to 11/2015
06/2009 to 11/2014
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Williams. Mr. Williams has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Williams.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Williams.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Williams on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
6421751.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Williams is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Williams does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Williams is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Wealthspan’s Clients. Mr. Williams does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Williams serves as a Wealth Partner and Investment Advisor Representative of Wealthspan and is
supervised by Brian Ramsay, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Ramsay can be reached at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Wealthspan. Further, Wealthspan is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Wealthspan and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, Wealthspan is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced
or unannounced. Wealthspan is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Wealthspan Partners, LLC
5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
John D. Timmer, CFP®, CPA
Wealth Partner and Investment Advisor Representative
Effective: December 19, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
John D. Timmer (CRD# 2507441) in addition to the information contained in the Wealthspan Partners, LLC
(“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 297712) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Wealthspan Disclosure Brochure or
this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
Additional information about Mr. Timmer is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2507441.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
John D. Timmer, born in 1967, is dedicated to advising Clients of Wealthspan as an Investment Advisor
Representative. Mr. Timmer earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from University of Illinois in 1990.
Additional information regarding Mr. Timmer’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
12/2023 to Present
Wealth Partner and Investment Advisor Representative, Wealthspan
Partners, LLC
Accountant/Partner, Timmer and Associates, CPA, PC
Investment Advisor Representative, Securities America Advisors, Inc.
Registered Representative, Securities, Inc.
08/1991 to Present
11/1997 to 12/2023
11/1997 to 12/2023
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design) marks
(collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified
Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners
to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high
standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical
requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning
subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and
professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a bachelor’s Degree from a regionally
accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s
financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee benefits
planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination includes case
studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues
and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the
equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in
order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two
hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain
competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of
care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of
their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP®
Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP®
certification.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the
education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college
education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting),
minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve
the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of
˙Uniform CPA Examination. In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40
hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours
over a three year period).
Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members are required to follow a
rigorous Code of Professional Conduct which requires that they act with integrity, objectivity, due care,
competence, fully disclose any conflicts of interest (and obtain client consent if a conflict exists), maintain client
confidentiality, disclose to the client any commission or referral fees and serve the public interest when providing
financial services. The vast majority of state boards of accountancy have adopted the AICPA's Code of
Professional Conduct within their state accountancy laws or have created their own.
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
This designation is issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is granted to
individuals who must meet all of the following prerequisites: a member of the AICPA; hold an unrevoked CPA
certificate issued by a state authority; earn at least 100 points under the PFS point system; and have substantial
business experience in personal financial planning related services. The candidate is required to obtain personal
financial planning specific education in addition to holding a valid CPA. The candidate must take a final
certification examination (proctored by the AICPA) and once issued the individual must undergo Continuing
Education in the form of 60 PFS points in personal financial planning experience as well as qualified 'life-long
learning' activities every three years.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Timmer. Mr. Timmer has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Timmer.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Timmer.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Timmer on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2507441.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Timmer and Associates, CPA, PC
Mr. Timmer is also the president of Timmer and Associates, CPA, PC. Timmer and Associates, CPA, PC is a
CPA firm that provides professional accounting and tax services. Mr. Timmer is the president of the firm and his
role includes providing professional accounting and tax services as well as supervision and management of staff.
Mr. Timmer receives additional compensation from his role at Timmer and Associates, CPA, PC that is separate
and distinct from his advisory fees. Mr. Timmer spends approximately 22% of his time in this capacity.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Real Estate Investment and Ownership
Mr. Timmer is also an owner and manager of multiple real estate properties. As and owner and manager, Mr.
Timmer’s duties include oversight of managers, review and approve leases, collect and deposit rents, and
negotiate and pay bills. Mr. Timmer receives additional compensation that is separate and distinct from his
advisory fees. Mr. Timmer spends approximately 2% of his time per month in this capacity.
Board Member/Chairman
Mr. Timmer is also a board member/chairman for American Bank & Trust. Mr. Timmer’s duties include acting as
the Chairman of the bank and related holding company. Mr. Timmer receives additional compensation that is
separate and distinct from his advisory fees. Mr. Timmer spends approximately 2% of his time per month in this
capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Timmer has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Timmer serves as an Investment Advisor Representative of Wealthspan and is supervised by Brian Ramsay,
the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Ramsay can be reached at (563) 723-7301.
Wealthspan has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Wealthspan. Further, Wealthspan is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Wealthspan and its Supervised
Persons. As a registered entity, Wealthspan is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced
or unannounced. Wealthspan is required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to
provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: July 1, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Wealthspan Partners, LLC (“Wealthspan” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Wealthspan (also referred to as
"we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements
controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Wealthspan does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to
others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management
of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, broker-dealers, custodians, regulators,
credit agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
Wealthspan does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose, personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Wealthspan or
the Client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will
only share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not
for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
Wealthspan does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy, and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by contacting
the Advisor at (563) 723-7301.
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5025 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 101, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: (563) 723-7301 | Fax: (563) 723-7303
http://www.wealthspanpartners.com
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