Firm Description Trisperity Advisors, LLC (“Trisperity Advisors”) was founded in 2006 as
Trisperity Wealth Advisory Group, LLC. The name was changed after an
ownership adjustment in 2010.
Trisperity Advisors provides personalized confidential financial planning and
investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations and small businesses. 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.
Trisperity Advisors is a fee-only financial planning and investment
management firm. The firm does not earn sales commissions for selling
annuities, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other
commissioned products. The firm is not affiliated with entities that sell
financial products or securities. No commissions in any form are accepted for
investments. No finder’s fees are accepted.
Investment advice is an integral part of financial planning. In addition,
Trisperity Advisors advises clients regarding cash flow, college planning,
retirement planning, tax planning and estate planning.
Investment advice is provided, with the client making the final decision on
investment selection, unless otherwise specified in writing. Trisperity
Advisors does not act as a custodian of client assets. The client always
maintains asset control. Trisperity Advisors places trades for clients under a
limited power of attorney.
A written evaluation of each client's initial situation is provided to the client,
often in the form of a net worth statement or Investment Policy Statement.
Periodic reviews are also communicated to provide reminders of the specific
courses of action that need to be taken. More frequent reviews occur but are
not necessarily communicated to the client unless immediate changes are
recommended.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are
engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest will
be disclosed to the client in the unlikely event they should occur.
The initial meeting, which may be by telephone, is free of charge and is
considered an exploratory interview to determine the extent to which financial
planning and investment management may be beneficial to the client.
Principal Owners Craig Narum is a 100% stockholder.
Types of Advisory Services Trisperity Advisors provides investment supervisory services, also known as
asset management services; furnishes investment advice through
consultations; and provides, charts, graphs, formulas, or other devices which
clients may use to evaluate securities.
On more than an occasional basis, Trisperity Advisors furnishes advice to
clients on matters not involving securities, such as financial planning matters,
taxation issues, and trust services that often include estate planning.
As of December 31, 2019, Trisperity Advisors manages approximately $168.1
million in assets for 196 clients. Client assets are managed on both a
discretionary ($164.6 million) and non-discretionary basis ($3.5 million),
depending on the agreement between Trisperity and the client.
Tailored Relationships The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client
relationship management system. Investment policy statements are created
that reflect the stated goals and objective. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without client consent.
Types of Agreements The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Financial Planning Agreement A financial plan is designed to help the client with all aspects of financial
planning without ongoing investment management after the financial plan is
completed.
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement; a
cash flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including reviewing
asset allocation and providing repositioning recommendations; strategic tax
planning; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations for
changes, if necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate planning
review and recommendations; and education planning with funding
recommendations.
Detailed investment advice and specific recommendations are provided as
part of a financial plan. Implementation of the recommendations is at the
discretion of the client.
Advisory Service Agreement Most clients choose to have Trisperity Advisors manage their assets in order
to obtain ongoing in-depth advice and life planning. When in-depth advice
and life planning is requested, all aspects of the client’s financial affairs are
reviewed, including those of their children. Realistic and measurable goals
are set and objectives to reach those goals are defined. As goals and
objectives change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an
ongoing basis.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to
the client in writing prior to the start of the relationship. An Advisory Service
Agreement could include: cash flow management; insurance review;
investment management (including performance reporting); education
planning; retirement planning; and estate planning, as well as the
implementation of recommendations within each area.
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at the
client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be
billed on a pro rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed. The
portfolio value at the completion of the prior full billing quarter is used as the
basis for the fee computation, adjusted for the number of days during the
billing quarter prior to termination.
Retainer Agreement In some circumstances, a
Retainer Agreement is executed in lieu of an
Advisory Service Agreement when it is more appropriate to work on a fixed-
fee basis.
Hourly Planning Engagements Trisperity Advisors provides hourly planning services for clients who need
advice on a limited scope of work.
Asset Management Assets can be invested in no-load or load-waived mutual funds and
exchange-traded funds, usually through fund companies. Fund companies
charge each fund shareholder an investment management fee that is
disclosed in the fund prospectus.
Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold through the custodian of a client
account when appropriate. The custodian firm charges a fee for stock and
bond trades. Trisperity Advisors does not receive any compensation, in any
form, from fund companies.
Investments may also include: equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt
securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities,
investment company securities (variable life insurance, variable annuities,
and mutual funds shares), U. S. government securities, options contracts,
futures contracts, interests in partnerships, and initial public offerings (IPOs).
Termination of Agreement A Client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by
notifying Trisperity Advisors in writing and paying the rate for the time spent
on the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination. If
the client made an advance payment, Trisperity Advisors will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
Trisperity Advisors may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at
any time by notifying the client in writing. If the client made an advance
payment, Trisperity Advisors will refund any unearned portion of the advance
payment.
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Description Trisperity Advisors bases its fees on a percentage of assets under
management, hourly charges, and fixed fees (not including subscription fees).
Some
Retainer Agreements may be priced based on the complexity of work,
especially when asset management is not the most significant part of the
relationship. The annual fee for a Retainer Agreement is negotiable.
Financial plans are priced according to the degree of complexity associated
with the client’s situation.
Fees are negotiable.
Fee Billing for Asset Management Investment management fees are billed quarterly, in advance, meaning that
we determine the fee on the last day before the next three-month billing
period has begun. Payment in full is expected upon determination of the fee.
Fees are usually deducted from a designated client account to facilitate
billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their
investment account.
The typical quarterly Advisory Service Agreement maximum fee is based on a
percentage of the investable assets according to the following schedule:
0.2500% on the first $1,000,000;
0.1875% on the next $2,000,000 (from 1,000,001 to 3,000,000); and
0.1250% on the assets above $3,000,000.
There is no minimum annual fee. Client relationships may exist where the
fees are lower or higher than the fee schedule above.
Client may make additions to or withdrawals from the investable assets at any
time. Additions may be in cash or securities. If cash or securities are accepted
for management during the quarter, a prorated asset-based fee using the
value of asset additions will be charged from date of deposit to end of current
quarter. Client may request periodic withdrawals and may withdraw investable
assets. Conversely, a prorated asset-based fee using on the value of assets
withdrawn will be credited back from date of withdrawal to end of current
quarter.
All accounts for a client household portfolio will be aggregated for the fee
calculation for purposes of achieving a reduced percentage fee. As the
household portfolio value reaches various thresholds, the assets above each
threshold may be charged successively lower percentages, and the total
asset-based fee applied to each account is a blended rate based on the total
household portfolio value.
Fee Billing for Financial Planning The fee for a financial plan is predicated upon the facts known at the start of
the engagement. The fee can range from $450 to address a single objective
to $2,000 for many integrated objectives with the range of $550 to $750 more
typical. The fee is negotiable. Since financial planning is a discovery process,
situations occur wherein the client is unaware of certain financial exposures
or predicaments.
In the event that the client’s situation is substantially different than disclosed
at the initial meeting, a revised fee will be provided for mutual agreement.
The client must approve the change of scope in advance of the additional
work being performed when a fee increase is necessary.
After delivery of a financial plan, future face-to-face meetings may be
scheduled as necessary for up to one month.
The hourly rate for limited scope engagements and follow-on implementation
is billed separately at the rate of $150 to $250 per hour.
Fees for financial plans are typically billed 50% in advance, with the balance
due upon delivery of the financial plan.
Other Fees Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain
mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. These transaction charges are
usually small and incidental to the purchase or sale of a security. The
selection of the security is more important than the nominal fee that the
custodian charges to buy or sell the security.
Trisperity Advisors, in its sole discretion, may charge a lesser investment
advisory fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of
assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional
assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed, related accounts, account
composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Expense Ratios Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as
investment managers. The management fee is called an expense ratio. For
example, an expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund company
charges 0.5% for their services. These fees are in addition to the fees paid
by you to Trisperity Advisors.
Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications
are after their fees have been deducted.
Past Due Accounts and Termination of Agreement Trisperity Advisors reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more
than 30 days overdue. In addition, Trisperity Advisors reserves the right to
terminate any financial planning engagement where a client has willfully
concealed or has refused to provide pertinent information about financial
situations when necessary and appropriate, in Trisperity Advisors judgment,
to providing proper financial advice. Any unused portion of fees collected in
advance will be refunded within 30 days.
6. Performance-Based Fees Sharing of Capital Gains Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities.
Trisperity Advisors does not use a performance-based fee structure because
of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-based compensation may
create an incentive for the adviser to recommend an investment that may
carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
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Description Trisperity Advisors generally provides investment advice to individuals, banks
or thrift institutions, investment companies, trusts, estates, or charitable
organizations, or corporations or business entities.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Account Minimums There are currently no minimum account size requirements.
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Loss Methods of Analysis Security analysis methods may include charting, fundamental analysis,
technical analysis, and cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information include inspections of corporate activities,
research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, timing
services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, and company press releases.
Other sources of information that Trisperity Advisors may use include
Morningstar Office research information and the World Wide Web.
Investment Strategies The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is strategic asset
allocation, which involves assets from up to 6 different broad asset classes.
Portfolios are globally diversified to control the risk associated with traditional
markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives
stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these
objectives at any time. Each client executes an Investment Policy Statement
that documents their objectives and their desired investment strategy.
Other strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases,
trading, short sales, margin transactions, and option writing (including
covered options, uncovered options or spreading strategies).
Risk of Loss All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors
face the following investment risks:
• Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on
existing bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to
decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of
risk is caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular
underlying circumstances. For example, political, economic and social
conditions may trigger market events.
• Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will
not buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is
eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the
value of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating
country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e. interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or
a particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling
companies depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy
process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of
profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from
a steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the
economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment
into cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are
interested in a standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are
highly liquid, while real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the
terms of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of
financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
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Trisperity Advisors is NOT registered as a securities broker-dealer, or a
futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator or commodity trading
advisor.
Affiliations Trisperity Advisors DOES NOT have any arrangements that are material to its
advisory or its clients with a related person who is a broker-dealer, investment
company, other investment advisor, financial planning firm, commodity pool
operator, commodity trading adviser or futures commission merchant,
banking or thrift institution, accounting firm, law firm, insurance company or
agency, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer, or an entity that
creates or packages limited partnerships.
11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading Code of Ethics The employees of Trisperity Advisors have committed to a Code of Ethics as
derived from rules and sections under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards as guidance in the
performance of our professional services. The firm will provide a copy of the
Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
The Code is based upon the principle that Trisperity and its employees owe a
fiduciary duty to Trisperity’s clients to conduct their affairs, including their
personal securities transactions, in such a manner as to avoid (i) serving their
own personal interests ahead of clients, (ii) taking inappropriate advantage of
their position with Trisperity and (iii) any actual or potential conflicts of interest
or any abuse of their position of trust and responsibility.
The Code is designed to ensure that the high ethical standards long
maintained by Trisperity continue to be applied. The purpose of the Code is to
preclude activities which may lead to or give the appearance of conflicts of
interest, insider trading and other forms of prohibited or unethical business
conduct. The excellent name and reputation of Trisperity continues to be a
direct reflection of the conduct of each employee.
Other elements of the Code include:
Maintaining the confidentiality and protecting the privacy of client information.
Administering a trading and reporting policy that requires employees to
disclose personal security holdings annually and personal security
transactions quarterly. This policy also prohibits misuse of material, non-
public information by its supervised persons, otherwise known as insider
trading.
Avoiding potential conflicts of interest that may arise when an employee
accepts or gives a gift, favor, entertainment, special accommodation or other
items of value that is inconsistent with applicable laws or regulations.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions Trisperity Advisors and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also
held by clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client
trades.
Personal Trading The Chief Compliance Officer of Trisperity Advisors is Craig Narum. He
reviews all employee trades each quarter. His trades are not reviewed. The
personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees does
not affect the markets, and that clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment. Since most employee trades are small mutual fund trades or
exchange-traded fund trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
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Selecting Brokerage Firms Trisperity Advisors does not have any affiliation with investment product sales
firms. Specific custodian recommendations are made to Clients based on
their need for such services. Trisperity Advisors recommends custodians
based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the
best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates.
Trisperity Advisors recommends discount brokerage firms and trust
companies (qualified custodians), such as TD Ameritrade Institutional.
Trisperity Advisors does not receive fees or commissions from any of these
arrangements.
Best Execution Trisperity Advisors reviews the execution of trades at each custodian each
quarter. Trading fees charged by the custodians is also reviewed on a
quarterly basis. Trisperity Advisors does not receive any portion of the
trading fees.
Soft Dollars Trisperity Advisors does not receive any soft dollar fees or credits from any
custodian.
Mutual Fund Share Class Selections The Firm can buy and sell mutual funds for client accounts from a list of
approved funds provided by the qualified custodian. The list of funds can
include multiple share classes issued by the fund manager for the same fund.
For each share class, the custodian indicates which buy or sell transactions
will be subject to a transaction charge (e.g. $24/trade) and which ones will not
(called NTF or no transaction fee). The Firm only buys share classes that are
transacted at the fund net asset value (NAV). For example, this can include
institutional share classes or load-waived A share classes.
Each fund share class has a reported Annual Report Net Expense Ratio that
the Firm accesses from the Morningstar database as provided by the fund
manager.
The determination of which share class to buy is done on a trade-by-trade
basis using consistent economic analysis for each client account. The
objective is to use the lowest-cost share class that is available to the client
when considering several factors, including: number of expected trade
executions, expected holding period, custodian transactions fees and fund
expense ratios.
Below is a “break-even” calculation example with one year expected holding
period for a fund that has a share class with annual expense ratio of 0.50%
and $24/trade custodian transaction cost versus another share class with
annual expense ratio of 0.75% but $0/trade custodian transaction cost:
Break-even purchase value = (# buy & sell transactions x cost per trade) /
(holding years x expense ratio difference)
Break-even purchase value = (2 trades x $24 per trade) / (1 year x 0.25%) =
$19,200
In this example, if the trade value was higher than the break-even value, the
Firm would use the share class with the $24/trade transaction cost and lower
fund expense ratio. Likewise, if the trade value was lower than the break-even
value, the Firm would use the share class with the $0/trade transaction cost
and higher fund expense ratio.
Order Aggregation When the Firm buys or sells a security for multiple accounts at the same time,
standard practice is to implement these transactions on an aggregate or block
trade basis. The main objective is to ensure that the allocations are done in a
fair and equitable manner and that no client accounts are systematically
disadvantaged. This includes all accounts, whether among client accounts or
employee accounts traded alongside client accounts.
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Periodic Reviews Account reviews are performed at least quarterly by advisor Craig Narum,
Principal. Account reviews are performed more frequently when market
conditions dictate.
Review Triggers Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, client request, and changes in a client's own situation.
Regular Reports Account reviews consider the client's current security positions and the
likelihood that the performance of each security will contribute to the
investment objectives of the client.
Clients receive periodic communications on at least an annual basis.
Advisory Service Agreement clients receive written quarterly updates. The
written updates may include a portfolio statement and a summary of
objectives and progress towards meeting those objectives.
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Incoming Referrals Trisperity Advisors has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over
the years. The referrals came from current clients, estate planning attorneys,
accountants, employees, personal friends of employees and other similar
sources. The firm does not compensate referring parties for these referrals.
Referrals Out Trisperity Advisors does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration
from other professionals when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Other Compensation Not applicable.
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Account Statements All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians
provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record at
least quarterly.
Performance Reports Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the performance report statements provided by Trisperity
Advisors.
Net Worth Statements Clients are sometimes provided net worth statements and net worth graphs
that are generated from our financial planning management system. Net
worth statements contain approximations of bank account balances provided
by the client, as well as the value of land and hard-to-price real estate. The
net worth statements are used for long-term financial planning where the
exact values of assets are not material to the financial planning tasks.
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Discretionary Authority for Trading Trisperity Advisors primarily uses discretionary authority to manage securities
accounts on behalf of clients. In such instances, Trisperity Advisors has the
authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the securities
to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold.
The client approves the custodian to be used along with the commission rates
paid to the custodian. Trisperity Advisors does not receive any portion of the
transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on certain
trades.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in your accounts on
your behalf so that we may promptly implement the investment policy that you
have approved in writing.
Limited Power of Attorney A limited power of attorney is a trading authorization for this purpose. You
sign a limited power of attorney so that we may execute the trades that you
have approved.
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Proxy Votes Trisperity Advisors does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected
to vote their own proxies.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, Trisperity Advisors will
provide recommendations to the Client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be
disclosed to the Client.
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Financial Condition Trisperity Advisors does not have any financial impairment that will preclude
the firm from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Trisperity Advisors
does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and does not
require prepayment of fees of more than $600 per client, and six months or
more in advance.
Business Continuity Plan General Trisperity Advisors has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides
steps to mitigate and recover from the loss of office space, communications,
services or key people.
Disasters The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snow storms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters
such as loss of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat,
nuclear emergency, chemical event, biological event, T-1 communications
line outage, internet outage, railway accident and aircraft accident. Electronic
files are backed up continuously and archived offsite.
Alternate Offices Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the
main office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five
days of a disaster that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Loss of Key Personnel Trisperity Advisors has an active
Guardian Agreement in place. This is an
emergency plan that assures a seamless transfer of control and responsibility
in the event of a sudden departure from the practice or business of Craig
Narum, whether by choice or through termination of employment, death or
disability.
Trisperity Advisors also has a standing
Death of an Advisor guideline with TD
Ameritrade to support Trisperity Advisors in the event of Craig Narum’s
serious disability or death.
Information Security Program Information Security Trisperity Advisors maintains an information security program to reduce the
risk that your personal and confidential information may be breached.
Privacy Notice Trisperity Advisors is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity
and security of the personal information that is entrusted to us.
The categories of nonpublic information that we collect from you may include
information about your personal finances, information about your health to the
extent that it is needed for the financial planning process, information about
transactions between you and third parties, and information from consumer
reporting agencies, e.g., credit reports. We use this information to help you
meet your personal financial goals.
With your permission, we disclose limited information to attorneys,
accountants, and mortgage lenders with whom you have established a
relationship. You may opt out from our sharing information with these
nonaffiliated third parties by notifying us at any time by telephone, mail, fax,
email, or in person. With your permission, we share a limited amount of
information about you with your brokerage firm in order to execute securities
transactions on your behalf.
We maintain a secure office to ensure that your information is not placed at
unreasonable risk. We employ a firewall barrier, secure data encryption
techniques and authentication procedures in our computer environment.
We do not provide your personal information to mailing list vendors or
solicitors. We require strict confidentiality in our agreements with unaffiliated
third parties that require access to your personal information, including
financial service companies, consultants, and auditors. Federal and state
securities regulators may review our Company records and your personal
records as permitted by law.
Personally identifiable information about you will be maintained while you are
a client, and for the required period thereafter that records are required to be
maintained by federal and state securities laws. After that time, information
may be destroyed.
We will notify you in advance if our privacy policy is expected to change. We
are required by law to deliver this
Privacy Notice to you annually, in writing.
Brochure Supplement (Part 2B of Form ADV) Education and Business Standards Trisperity Advisors requires that advisors in its employ have a bachelor's
degree and further coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial planning
and tax planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an MBA, a
CFP®, RP®, a CFA, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors
must have work experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial
planning and investment management.
Professional Certifications Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail. Not all may applicable to Trisperity employees.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP): Certified Financial Planners are licensed
by the CFP Board to use the CFP mark. CFP certification requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of the financial planning education requirements set by the
CFP Board (www.cfp.net).
• Successful completion of the 10-hour CFP® Certification Exam.
• Three-year qualifying full-time work experience.
• Successfully pass the Candidate Fitness Standards and background
check.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA): Chartered Financial Analysts are
licensed by the CFA Institute to use the CFA mark. CFA certification
requirements:
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have
equivalent education or work experience.
• Successful completion of all three exam levels of the CFA Program.
• Have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the
investment decision-making process.
• Fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are
upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor
statements as part of each application; these are submitted online by
your sponsors.
• Agree to adhere to and sign the Member's Agreement, a Professional
Conduct Statement, and any additional documentation requested by
CFA Institute.
Enrolled Agent (EA): Enrolled Agents are enrolled by the Internal Revenue
Service and authorized to use the EA designation. EA enrollment
requirements:
• Successful completion of the three-part IRS Special Enrollment
Examination (SEE), or completion of five years of employment by the
IRS in a position which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code
and its regulations.
• Successfully pass the background check conducted by the IRS.
Craig Narum, CFP® Background and Education:
• Date of birth: March 7, 1961
• BS, Chemical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
(1983).
• Passed the CFP® Certification Examination (July, 2001)
Business Experience:
• Principal/owner, Trisperity Advisors, LLC (present)
• Registered representative of Financial Network Investment
Corporation (2001-2006)
• Adjunct senior consultant for Qittitut Consulting, LLC (2001-present)
• System Development Director, Landmark Graphics Corporation
(2000-2001)
• Planning & Engineering, Mobil Oil Corporation (1984-2000)
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Occasionally provides business consulting
services in the areas of growth strategy facilitation, business process
redesign and financial modeling. Time spent on these activities varies from 0
to 2 working days per month and the commitment is completely at the
discretion of Craig Narum as time permits.
Additional Compensation: None
Arbitration Judgments: None
Self-Regulatory Organization or Administrative Proceeding: None
Bankruptcy Petition: None
Jeffrey McCulloch, CFP® Background and Education:
• Date of birth: July 19, 1982
• BS, Personal Financial Planning, Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
TX (2006).
Business Experience:
• Associate Advisor, Trisperity Advisors, LLC (present)
• Paraplanner/Financial Planning Associate, Tiras Wealth
Management (2013-2017)
• Investment Associate, Investec Advisory Group (2007-2013)
• Senior Client Associate, AP Financial (2006-2007)
Disciplinary Information: None
Other Business Activities: Trustee for a private family trust. Time spent on
these activities varies from 0 to 1 working days per month and the
commitment is completely at the discretion of Jeff McCulloch as time permits.
Additional Compensation: None
Arbitration Judgments: None
Self-Regulatory Organization or Administrative Proceeding: None
Bankruptcy Petition: None
Supervision: Activities and client advice monitored by Craig Narum,
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