United Advisors Services, LLC (“we” or “us” or “our” or “United Advisors Services” or “UAS”) was
founded on May 5, 2008 and has been registered with the SEC since May 7, 2009. United Advisors Services
is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Atlantic Capital, LLC which is primarily owned by Mark H. Penske.
United Atlantic Capital also owns Platform Technology Partners, United Advisors, United Advisors
Investment Management and Financial Services International Corp which are SEC-registered investment
advisory firms. Mark H. Penske is also the majority owner of United Advisors, a SEC-registered investment
advisory firm.
United Advisors Services provides investment supervisory and investment advisory services, and
also provides financial planning and consultation services for Clients which includes individuals,
pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organization, corporations and
business entities. United Advisors Services requests a minimum size of $100,000 per relationship (which
may include the aggregate of multiple accounts for any one relationship) and a minimum advisory fee of
$2,000 per year which shall be pro-rated pursuant to the Firm’s billing practices as described in Item 5 of
this Brochure. The Firm’s minimum account size and minimum annual fee may be waived at the Firm’s sole
discretion.
United Advisors Services will manage portfolios of publicly traded securities, which consist primarily
of common stocks, other securities, such as preferred stocks, bonds, debentures, warrants,
commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, investment company securities,
which include variable life insurance, variable annuities, mutual fund shares, U.S. government
securities, and options contracts on securities.
As described in Item 5 of this Brochure, United Advisors Services, depending upon the engagement, offers
its services on a fee basis which may include hourly and/or fixed fees as well as fees based upon assets
under management. Prior to engaging United Advisors Services to provide any of the foregoing
investment advisory services, the Client will be required to enter into one or more written agreements
with United Advisors Services setting forth the terms and conditions under which United Advisors Services
shall render its services (collectively the “Agreement”).
United Advisors Services may render discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to
Clients relative to brokerage/qualified accounts, variable life/annuity products that they may own, and/or
their individual employer-sponsored retirement plans. Individual Client accounts are managed pursuant to
the Client’s Agreement with United Advisors Services.
United Advisors Services offers many services through its network of investment advisory representatives
(“Advisory Representatives” or “IARs”). IARs may conduct advisory services under a trade name (i.e.
“Doing Business As” or “DBA “) or other corporate structure that is held out to the public for marketing
purposes. United Advisors Services does not have any ownership interest in the IAR’s trade name or other
corporate structure. IARs of the Firm set the advisory fees charged to Client which cannot exceed the
advisory fee(s) listed in Item 5 of this Brochure. While not the primary focus of their business, Advisory
Representatives of United Advisors may also Registered Representatives of Financial Services
International Corp. Inc. (“Financial Services International Corp.”), an affiliated broker/dealer firm and
Member FINRA and SIPC, and may be licensed insurance representatives. Additional Information regarding
the nature of the relationship between Advisory Representatives is described in Items 5 and 10.
This Brochure provides disclosure of United Advisors Services’ services, fees, and material information.
Please read it carefully and if questions should arise, please contact Jaclyn Sandler of United Advisors
Services at 212.444.2362. United Advisors Services offers advice on each type of investment described in
this Brochure. However, United Advisors Services intends to primarily allocate its Clients’ investment
management assets, on a discretionary and/or a non-discretionary basis (“Investment Advisory Services”
or “Advisory Services”), among Independent Managers (as defined below), mutual funds, exchange
traded funds, individual debt and equity securities and/or options as well as the securities components of
variable annuities and variable life insurance contracts in accordance with the investment objectives of the
Client.
United Advisors Services may only implement its investment management recommendations after the
Client has arranged for and furnished United Advisors Services with all information and authorization
regarding accounts with appropriate financial institutions. As discussed in Item 15 of this Brochure, United
Advisors Services generally recommends that Clients utilize the Adviser’s preferred custodial firms.
4.1 The Programs
Independent Manager Program
Based upon the stated objectives of the Client, IARs of United Advisors Services may also recommend that
certain Clients authorize the active discretionary management of all or a portion of their assets by
independent managers (“Independent Managers”) available in Schwab’s Managed Account Select
Program®, Raymond James’ Outside Manager Program (“OSM”), Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services’
Managed Account Solutions and Envestnet Asset Management (“Envestnet”), an SEC-registered adviser
that offers investment management solutions for IARs to manage Client Accounts and access to
Independent Managers through their Separately Managed Account, Mutual Fund and ETF Strategist
Program, and investment management solutions through their Advisor as Portfolio Manager investment
technology. A Client’s access to Independent Managers on Envestnet is through United Advisors
Investment Management (“UAIM”), an SEC-registered investment advisory firm and affiliate of UAS. In
such cases, United Advisors Services continues to act as the Client’s primary adviser and monitors the
portfolio services of the Independent Manager(s) selected, as described in the next section. The terms
and conditions under which the Client shall engage the Independent Manager(s) shall be set forth in
separate written agreements between (1) the Client and United Advisors Services and (2) the Client and
the designated Independent Manager(s) and/or wrap fee program sponsor. United Advisors Services shall
continue to render advisory services to the Client relative to the ongoing monitoring and review of account
performance, for which United Advisors Services shall receive an annual advisory fee which is described in
Item 5 of this Brochure. Factors that United Advisors Services shall consider in recommending
Independent Manager(s) include the Client’s stated investment objective(s), management style,
performance, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing, and research. The investment management
fees charged by the designated Independent Manager(s), together with the fees charged by the wrap fee
program sponsor and corresponding designated broker-dealer/custodian of the Client’s assets, may be
exclusive of, and in addition to, United Advisors Services’ investment advisory fee set forth above. As
discussed above, the Client may incur additional fees than those charged by United Advisors Services, the
designated Independent Manager(s), wrap fee program sponsor (if applicable), and corresponding broker-
dealer and custodian.
United Advisors Services also offers advisory and related services by a third party investment advisor via a
Sub-Advisory Agreement. LVH, LLC also known as 55 Capital Partners provides investment advice and
portfolio management services with the objective of achieving risk-adjusted returns by creating globally
diversified portfolios of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Although we review the performance of
numerous third-party investment adviser firms, we have a conflict of interest by offering third-party money
managers that have agreed to pay a portion of their advisory fee to United Atlantic Capital and have met
the conditions of our due diligence review. There may be other third-party money managers that may be
suitable for a client that may be less costly. No guarantees can be made that a client’s financial goals or
objectives will be achieved. Further, no guarantees of performance can be offered.
In addition to United Advisors Services’ written disclosure statement, the Client shall also receive the
written disclosure statement of the designated Independent Manager(s) and wrap fee program sponsor
(if applicable). Certain Independent Manager(s) may impose more restrictive account requirements and
varying billing practices than United Advisors Services. In such instances, United Advisors Services may
alter its corresponding account requirements and/or billing practices to accommodate those of the
Independent Manager(s) or wrap fee program sponsor.
Each Independent Manager is responsible for portfolio management, portfolio reporting services, best
execution review, quarterly reporting, trade error resolution, custodial reconciliations, and
implementation of trades within their respective programs. With respect to Envestnet and the programs
available through it, Envestnet performs overlay management and implements trade orders, periodically
updating and rebalancing a Clients’ account pursuant to the direction of the Independent Managers or
strategists.
For clients enrolled in Investment Managers programs as described above, UAS continues to act as the
Client’s primary adviser and monitors the portfolio services of the program(s) of the Independent
Manager(s). In the event that a Client is enrolled in an Independent Manager Program(s) described above,
the Client will enter into an agreement with such Independent Manager and receive the Form ADV
Brochure for such Independent Managers.
UAS Sponsored Program
In addition to the Independent Manager Programs described above, UAS sponsors a program that utilizes
portfolio management technology provided by Orion Advisors Services to assist UAS in creating and
maintaining portfolio accounts for its clients and implementing changes to such accounts.
Investment Program Selection
Additions may be in cash or securities provided that United Advisors Services reserves the right to liquidate
any transferred securities, or decline to accept particular securities into a Client’s account. United Advisors
Services may consult with its Clients about the options and ramifications of transferring securities.
However, Clients are advised that when transferred securities are liquidated, they are subject to
transaction fees, fees assessed at the mutual fund level, (i.e., contingent deferred sales charge) and/or tax
ramifications.
Clients engaging advisory services must play an active role. United Advisors Services requires the Client to
participate in the formation of the investment plan, investment advice and recommendations. Clients may
call the office to discuss their portfolio(s) or ask questions, but United Advisors Services recommends that
Clients initiate a meeting with United Advisors Services no less than annually. However, Clients are
obligated to immediately inform United Advisors Services of any changes in their financial situation or to
impose any reasonable restrictions upon United Advisors Services’ Investment Advisory Services.
Neither United Advisors Services nor the Client may assign the Agreement without the consent of the
other party. Transactions that do not result in a change of actual control or management of United
Advisors Services shall not be considered an assignment. A copy of United Advisors Services’ privacy policy
notice and a written disclosure statement that meets the requirements of Rule 204-3 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), shall be provided to each Client prior to or
contemporaneously with the execution of the Agreement.
In all cases, Clients have a direct and beneficial interest in their securities (individual ownership), rather
than an undivided interest in a pool of securities. Client funds and securities are held at the Client’s
selected custodial services provider(s). As discussed in Item 15 of this Brochure, United Advisors Services
does not and will not have custody of Clients’ funds or securities. United Advisors Services will only have
access to custodial accounts in order to deduct investment advisory fees and only with the appropriate
Client authorization.
As of December 31, 2019, United Advisors Services had approximately $ 663,011,000 Client assets under
management. As of that date, United Advisors Services managed $ 630,928,000 on a discretionary basis
and $ 32,083,000 on a non-discretionary basis.
Financial Planning and Consultation Services
United Advisors Services is available to provide Financial Planning or Consultation Services (which may
include non-investment related matters). Financial Planning Services may be ongoing in nature as outlined
in the Client Agreement. Consultation Services are provided on an hourly or project basis and terminate
upon delivery.
When Financial Planning or Consultation Services only focus on certain areas of Client interests, needs or is
otherwise limited, Clients must understand that a Client’s overall financial and investment needs and
objectives may not be considered as a result of time and/or service restraints placed on United Advisors
Services’ services. Clients requiring assistance on issues relating to matters outside of investment advisory
topics should consult their personal tax advisor, legal counsel, or other professionals for expert opinions.
When providing plan-related services, the advice and recommendations are limited to plan offerings. The
advice provided by United Advisors Services may include recommendations for updates and reviews.
United Advisors Services may suggest the Client work closely with the Client’s attorney, accountant,
insurance agent, and the Client’s custodian. Implementation of any advice or recommendations
pertaining to non-securities matters (such as insurance), in whole or in part, is entirely at the Client’s
discretion via the service provider(s) of the Client’s choice.
Financial Planning Services are ongoing in accordance with the terms outlined in the Agreement. After the
first year, the annual Financial Planning fee may be modified (lower or higher) based upon the nature and
complexity of services, the scope of the engagement, or other circumstances. Consultation Services
terminate upon the delivery of services unless ongoing services are engaged pursuant to the Client
Agreement. Prior to conclusion, services may be immediately terminated upon written notice from either
party and the Client will only be invoiced for time incurred by United Advisors Services up until the
effective date of termination or prepaid but unearned fees will be refunded
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Asset Based Fees for Advisory Clients
For its advisory Clients, United Advisors Services shall charge an annual fee based upon a percentage of
the market value of the assets being managed by United Advisors Services. United Advisors Services’
annual fee is exclusive of, and in addition to, brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the Client. United Advisors Services’ annual fee shall be
prorated and charged either monthly or quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets
on the last day of the previous month as determined by the Client’s custodial firm. As discussed in Item 4
of this Brochure, United Advisors Services requests a minimum portfolio size of $100,000 per relationship
(which may include the aggregate of multiple accounts for any one relationship) and a minimum advisory
fee of $2,000. United Advisors Services, in its sole discretion, may negotiate to charge a lesser
management fee based upon certain criteria (i.e., anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future
additional assets, amount of assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing
Client, account retention, pro bono activities, etc.).
Total Management Fees
You and your IAR will agree on your total annual management fee for each account prior to establishing
the account. The total annual management fee is the sum of the program fee, advisory fee and
administration fee(s). The advisory fee may be amended by a client and an IAR through the submission of a
new investment advisory agreement with a different fee schedule. There are maximum allowable annual
advisory fees for each program and we will not allow you to be charged more than this amount. The
maximum allowable advisory fee will differ between programs and the structure of your account(s). This
maximum total fee is noted on the investment advisory agreement and may not exceed 3.00% and may be
subject to minimum account fees as discussed above.
Fee Schedules
Each advisory program that is offered by UAS or through an affiliate of UAS or independent manager
requires its own fee schedule. The fee schedule in your specific investment advisory agreement will outline
the fees for the program, the advisory fee and any other third-party fees payable to technology or
platform providers such as Envestnet. The advisory fee is generally negotiable with your IAR. Any program
fee paid to UAS or an affiliate as a Program Sponsor or a third-party independent manager is paid to us or
the third-party independent manager directly and is nonnegotiable. The fees payable to UAS for the
program that it sponsors which utilizes portfolio management technology provided by Orion Advisors
varies from %0.40 to a maximum of %0.90 depending on the structure of the client account. The amount of
your advisory fee, as a percentage, may remain the same regardless of the size of your account, or the
percentage may decrease as your account balance increases if certain asset levels are reached and
maintained. In addition to the advisory fee and any program fee, UAS may charge a $150 annual
administration fee (invoiced either monthly or quarterly). The administration fee covers portfolio
reporting and related services.
Clients may make additions to and withdrawals from their account(s) at any time, subject to United
Advisors Services’ right to terminate an account. If assets are deposited into an account after the inception
of a month that exceed 100% of the beginning balance of the account, the fee payable with respect to such
assets will be prorated based on the number of days remaining in the month. Clients may withdraw
account assets on notice to United Advisors Services, subject to the usual and customary securities
settlement procedures. United Advisors Services designs its portfolios as long-term investments and
assets withdrawals may impair the achievement of a Client’s investment objectives.
For the initial month of Investment Advisory Services, the first month’s fees shall be calculated on a pro
rata basis. As discussed in Item 4 of this Brochure, the Agreement between United Advisors Services and
the Client will continue in effect until terminated by either party pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
United Advisors Services’ monthly fee shall be prorated through the date of termination and any remaining
balance shall be charged or refunded to the Client, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
Advisory fees for Investment Advisory Services are generally paid through a debit directly to the Client’s
account by the qualified custodian holding the Client’s funds and securities. The following criteria is met in
accordance with the Advisers Act , when payment is made via a qualified custodian: (1) The Client provides
written authorization permitting the fees to be paid directly from the Client’s account held by the
independent qualified custodian and the authorization is limited to withdrawing contractually agreed upon
Investment Adviser fees; (2) The frequency of fee withdrawal shall be specified in the written
authorization/agreement; (3) The qualified custodian of the account(s) shall be advised in writing of the
limitation on the Adviser’s access to the account; (4) The custodian agrees to send to the Client, a
statement, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of
advisory fees paid directly to the Adviser; (5) The Client shall be able to terminate the written billing
authorization or agreement at any time. In addition to the general debits to the Client’s account by the
qualified custodian as described above, fees may be paid to us by check, as outlined in the specific
investment advisory agreement. In such instances, we will send an invoice to the Client for the fees owed.
In addition, depending on the program, fees may be paid to us by Clients via credit card.
Clients may incur certain charges imposed by the Financial Institution(s) and other third parties such as
fees charged by Independent Managers (as defined below), custodial fees, charges imposed directly by a
mutual fund or exchange traded fund in the account, which shall be disclosed in the fund's prospectus (e
g., fund management fees and other fund expenses), deferred sales charges, odd lot differentials, transfer
taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Additionally, for assets outside of any wrap fee programs, Clients may incur
brokerage commissions and transaction fees. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in
addition to United Advisors Services’ fee.
Independent Manager Accounts
As described in Item 4 above, United Advisors Services may utilize certain Independent Manager(s) to
manage Client accounts. The Independent Manager fee(s) are in addition to the Advisory Fee for United
Advisors Services.
UAS Sponsored Program
As described in Item 4 above, United Advisors Services sponsors a program that utilizes portfolio
management technology provided by Orion Advisors Services to assist United Advisors Services. The
sponsor fee for such program is in addition to the Advisory Fee for United Advisors Services.
Financial Planning Services and Consultation Services
Fees for Financial Planning or Consultation Services are determined at the time of engagement based upon
the time and effort required and/or the nature and complexity of services. Consultation Service fees range
between $100 to $300 per hour, depending upon the nature and complexity of services. Financial Planning
fees generally range between $2,000 to $25,000 annually or more depending upon the complexity, level
and scope of services to be provided.
United Advisors Services may require a retainer equal to ½ of the proposed project fee in order to
schedule Financial Planning or Consultation services. Thereafter, the project balance is invoiced six months
after the engagement begins but fees are invoiced monthly. Should the Client’s financial condition change
during the course of services such that new advice, recommendations or research are required or United
Advisors Services must revise its advice, recommendations or other services, additional fees will apply.
United Advisors Services will not engage in additional services that result in fees without the Client’s
approval. United Advisors Services may recommend the services of itself and/or other professionals to
implement recommendations.
Potential Conflicts
Our employees, Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) and other related persons of UAS may have
accounts in our Programs that they recommend to advisory clients. In addition, our IARs may also own
securities through outside brokerage accounts and may buy or sell securities that clients also own in their
accounts. Such investment decisions made for our employees, IARs and related persons are subject to our
Code of Ethics. At all times, our employees, IARs and related persons are bound by our Code of Ethics to
act in clients’ best interests. Please see further discussion of our Code of Ethics on beginning on page 15 of
this Brochure.
The Firm’s Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) may cover some or all of the ticket charges or
investment program fees associated with a client’s account(s). Such fee accommodations may create
potential conflicts of interest and could result in less frequent trading in client accounts. This potential
conflict of interest is monitored by the Firm’s Compliance Department in its review of trading activity on
client accounts.
At the onset of an IAR’s affiliation with United Advisors Services, each IAR enters into an Independent
Business Affiliate Agreement with United Advisors whereby the Firm provides client servicing, technology
and compliance services for a fee. While our IARs are supervised persons of the Firm, the receipt of
compensation for services rendered to our IARs may create a potential conflict of interest for the Firm to
service the IARs and clients of IARs which provide greater compensation to the Firm.
The majority of United Advisors Services’ Advisory Representatives are independent contractors and not
employees of United Advisors Services or Financial Services International Corp. Advisory Representatives
may own, operate, be employed by or otherwise maintain affiliations with other business entities such as
insurance agencies, law firms, real estate or mortgage companies, financial planning firms and/or
accounting firms. Many of these Advisory Representatives market their services under a different DBA
and/or as an outside business activity. This may cause an IAR to focus more of their time on their non-
Advisory businesses.
Conflicts may arise in the allocation of investment opportunities among accounts that we manage. We
strive to allocate investment opportunities believed to be appropriate for your account(s) and other
accounts advised by our firm among such accounts equitably and consistent with the best interests of all
accounts involved. However, there can be no assurance that a particular investment opportunity that
comes to our attention will be allocated in any particular manner.
United Atlantic Capital, LLC has an ownership interest in LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners), a
Third-Party Money Manager recommended by Advisors of United Advisors Services. United Atlantic
Capital estimates that ownership interest totals less than approximately 5% ownership. United Atlantic
Capital receives a “Distribution Fee”, equal to a percentage of the Management Fee. The Distribution Fee
may fluctuate based on the products utilized by the Advisor for the client account. This ownership and the
additional Distribution Fee may present an incentive for United Advisors Services to recommend the
services of LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners). Therefore, Clients are advised that this ownership
and Distribution Fee creates a conflict of interest when Advisors recommend the third-party investment
advisor services of LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners). There may be other third-party managed
programs that may be suitable to the client that may be more or less costly than LVH, LLC (also known as
55 Capital Partners).
For Clients enrolled in the Independent Manager program described in Item 4 above through UAIM, an
affiliate of UAS, there is a conflict of interest as an affiliate of UAS may receive increased compensation as
the program sponsor and may create incentives to select programs of an affiliated firm.
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The Firm does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains or on capital
appreciation of the assets of a client). The Firm does not participate in side-by-side management. Side-by-
side management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged performance-based fees
while at the same time managing accounts that are not charged performance-based fees.
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United Advisors Services provides investment supervisory and advisory services, and also
provides financial planning or consultation services for Clients which includes individuals, pension
and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and non-affiliated
investment advisers and their IARs.
If an account is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
(“ERISA”), United Advisors Services acknowledges that Registrant is a fiduciary within the
meaning of the Act and the ERISA Client is a named fiduciary with respect to the control or
management of the assets in the Account. In each instance, the Client will agree to obtain and
maintain a bond satisfying the requirements of Section 412 of ERISA and to include United
Advisors Services and United Advisors Services’ principals, agents, and employees under those
insured under that bond and will deliver to United Advisors Services a copy of the governing plan
documents. If the Account assets for which United Advisors Services provides services represent
only a portion of the assets of an employee benefit plan, Client will remain responsible for
determining an appropriate overall diversification policy for the assets of such plan.
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Investing in securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear.
Concentrated investment strategies may result in greater volatility and greater risk of loss than
other more diversified strategies. All of our strategies will expose Clients to various risks,
including, but not limited to, concentration risk, market risk, interest rate risk, stock selection risk
and illiquidity risk.
Methods of Analysis
United Advisors Services attempts to measure a Client’s risk tolerance, time horizon, goals and
objectives through an interview and data-gathering process in an effort to determine an
investment plan or portfolio to best fit the investor’s profile. Investment strategies may be based
upon a number of concepts and determined by the type of investor. Client participation and the
Client’s delivery of accurate and complete information are critical to United Advisors Services’
process. United Advisors Services is entitled to rely on the financial and other information
provided by Client without duty or obligation to investigate the accuracy or completeness of the
information.
United Advisors Services may recommend that Clients authorize the active discretionary
management of a portion of their assets by and/or among certain Independent Manager(s),
based upon the stated investment objectives of the Client. When selecting an Independent
Manager for a Client, United Advisors Services shall review information about the Independent
Manager such as its disclosure statement and/or material supplied by the Independent Manager
or independent third parties for a description of the Independent Manager investment
strategies, past performance and risk results to the extent available. United Advisors Services
shall continue to render services to the Client relative to the discretionary selection of
Independent Manager as well as the monitoring and review of account performance and Client
investment objectives.
Numerous publicly available sources of economic, financial and investment research are used by
United Advisors Services. Asset allocation software and historical performance modeling
software may also be utilized.
While United Advisors Services makes every effort to consider tax consequences, the sale of
investments may cause taxable gain(s) or loss (es) to the Client. Clients are welcome to consult
their independent personal tax Registrant about tax consequences resulting from transactions
or any particular investment held in their account.
Other Risks
We have no control over and cannot predict the day to day fluctuations of the stock and bond
markets. While we believe that volatility can sometimes lead to favorable investing conditions,
every Client is at the risk of loss from adverse movements in general security prices, which have
been substantial in recent years and which could continue for a prolonged period. Moreover, a
Client’s overall investment gain or loss may be significantly influenced by the market prices and
conditions at the time of the opening or closing of an account.
Most securities represent claims against the cash flows or earnings power of a business. To the
extent that interest rates increase significantly or that inflation begins to become widespread,
the value of both stocks and bonds could decline and remain depressed for an extended period
of time. Many businesses may be permanently impaired if inflation becomes significant and stock
and bond prices will generally decline if interest rates move up and could suffer large declines if
interest rates move up rapidly.
To the extent we buy securities for our Clients that are thinly traded or illiquid, it may be difficult
or impossible to sell a position during times of market stress, leading to significant potential
capital loss.
To the extent we own illiquid securities based on a business whose fundamentals become
impaired, we may not be able to sell all or a portion of our investment and may incur significant
losses as a result.
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Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of United Advisors Services or the
integrity of United Advisors Services’ management.
United Advisors Services has no information applicable to this Item.
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The Advisory Representatives of United Advisors may be Registered Representatives of Financial Services
International Corp., a diversified financial services company engaged in the sale of investment products.
Financial Services International Corp. utilizes the clearing services of Raymond James Financial, Inc.
Financial Services International Corp. is affiliated with an SEC regulated investment advisory firm; however,
the Advisory Representatives of the Firm are not dually registered with the Registered Investment Advisor.
Advisory Representatives of United Advisors Services may be licensed agents with several insurance
companies and recommend the purchase of insurance products for compensation which may create a
conflict of interest between an Advisory Representative’s decision to recommend Advisory Services or
securities or insurance products to Clients. United Advisors Services will not undertake a review or provide
recommendations on issues relating to property and/or casualty insurance. Since these coverages are
important, Clients should seek the services of a licensed property and casualty firm. Clients are under no
obligation to purchase products recommended by Advisory Representatives or to purchase products
either through United Advisors Services. Under the rules and regulations of FINRA, Financial Services
International Corp. has an obligation to maintain records and perform other functions regarding certain
aspects of the investment advisory activities of its Registered Representatives in relation to the
investment advice that such Registered Representatives provide as Advisory Representatives. Financial
Services International Corp. may charge the Adviser/Advisory Representative (not the Client) a portion of
the advisory fees it receives for the functions Financial Services International Corp. is required to carry out
by FINRA. This fee will not increase execution or brokerage charges to the Client or the fee the Client has
agreed to pay United Advisors pursuant to the Client’s engagement letter or advisory agreement.
United Atlantic Capital, LLC has an ownership interest in LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners), a
Third-Party Money Manager recommended by Advisors of United Advisors Services. United Atlantic
Capital estimates that ownership interest totals less than approximately 5% ownership. United Atlantic
Capital receives a “Distribution Fee”, equal to a percentage of the Management Fee. The Distribution Fee
may fluctuate based on the products utilized by the Advisor for the client account. This ownership and the
additional Distribution Fee may present an incentive for United Advisors Services to recommend the
services of LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners). Therefore, Clients are advised that this ownership
and Distribution Fee creates a conflict of interest when Advisors recommend the third-party investment
advisor services of LVH, LLC (also known as 55 Capital Partners). There may be other third-party managed
programs that may be suitable to the client that may be more or less costly than LVH, LLC (also known as
55 Capital Partners).
United Atlantic Capital also owns Platform Technology Partners, United Advisors and United Advisors
Investment Management, SEC-registered investment advisory firms. United Atlantic Capital also owns
Financial Services International Corp. Financial Services International Corp. is also a SEC-registered and
FINRA member broker-dealer. Mark H. Penske is also the majority owner of United Advisors, a SEC-
registered investment advisory firm.
11 Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
We believe that the interests of Clients and our Independent Managers and Advisory
Representatives are best served when they are similarly aligned. United Advisors Services and its
Independent Managers and Advisory Representatives acknowledge United Advisors Services’ fiduciary
responsibility to place the investment needs of Clients ahead of United Advisors Services and its staff. The
interests of Clients are held in the highest regard. United Advisors Services or individuals associated with
United Advisors Services may have similar investment goals and objectives and as a result may buy or sell
securities for their personal accounts that may be identical to or different from those recommended to
Clients. Thus, at times the interests of United Advisors Services’ or staff members’ accounts may coincide
with the interests of Clients’ accounts. However, at no time will United Advisors Services or any related
person receive an added benefit or advantage over Clients with respect to these transactions. United
Advisors Services and its associated persons will not place itself in a position to have added benefit as a
result of advice given to Clients. The staff of United Advisors Services shall not buy or sell securities for
their personal portfolio(s) where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of his
or her employment, unless the information is also available to the investing public on reasonable inquiry.
Jaclyn Sandler, the Chief Compliance Officer of United Advisors Services, is responsible for the monitoring
of personal trading conducted by staff.
United Advisors Services has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) designed to address and
prevent potential conflicts of interest as required under Rule 204A-1 of the Advisers Act. Our
Code for all Supervised Persons describes our high standard of business conduct and our
fiduciary duty to Clients. The Code includes provisions relating to the confidentiality of Client
information, a prohibition on insider trading, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts,
the reporting of certain gifts and business entertainment items, and personal securities trading
procedures, among other topics. All of our Supervised Persons must acknowledge the terms of
the Code annually, or when it is amended. A copy of our Code will be provided upon request.
Our employees and persons associated with us are required to follow the Code. Subject to the
Code and applicable laws, our members, officers, directors and employees may trade for their
own accounts. The Code is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities
and interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of
advisory Clients and (ii) implementing such decisions while, at the same time, allowing
employees to invest for their own accounts. Under the Code, certain classes of securities have
been designated as exempt transactions, based upon a determination that these would
materially not interfere with the best interest of our Clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-
clearance of many transactions. Nonetheless, because the Code in some circumstances would
permit employees to invest in the same securities as Clients, there is a possibility that employees
might benefit from market activity by a Client in a security held by an employee. Employee
trading is continually monitored under the Code, and our procedures are designed to reasonably
prevent conflicts of interest between our principals, our employees, and our Clients.
Pursuant to the Code, we have adopted trading policies and procedures to promote fairness and
uniformity in our dealings with Clients. However, due to different Client objectives, strategies,
restrictions, and cash holdings, not all Clients will participate in a particular trade and the fact
that a security has been purchased for or held by one Client does not mean it will be purchased
by or held by another Client. Similarly, a security sold for one Client does not automatically mean
that the same security will be sold by another Client in similar amount or at all based on the
above potential differences and restrictions. Due to market conditions and other factors, it is
possible that we may purchase or sell a security on behalf of some Clients that we have sold or
purchased on behalf of others. We expect to apply a pre-approved allocation methodology
depending on the nature of the order, the size of the trade, the nature of the order, the number
of accounts participating and the aggregate dollar value of the trade. We use the following types
of allocation methodologies: pro-rata allocation.
United Advisors Services requires Access Personnel to “pre-clear” trades in securities that we
hold for Clients. We will retain records of the trade order (specifying each participating account)
and its allocation, which will be completed prior to the entry of the aggregated order. Completed
orders will be allocated as specified in the initial trade order. Partially filled orders will be
allocated using one of the pre-approved methods. Any exceptions will be explained on the order.
Pursuant to the Code, we have adopted procedures to ensure that all Clients are treated
equitably and that none are materially disadvantaged by the investing activities of our staff.
It is United Advisors Services’ policy that neither United Advisors Services, any person in a
control relationship with United Advisors Services nor any Supervised Person of United Advisors
Services shall effect transactions as a principal with any Client of United Advisors Services unless
such transactions are in compliance with the provisions of Rule 206(3)-2 of the Advisers Act. It is
United Advisors Services’ policy that United Advisors Services will not effect any agency cross
securities transactions for Client accounts without obtaining the specific consent of the Client of
the conditions of Rule 206(3)-2 have been met.
Principal transactions are generally transactions where an adviser, acting as principal for its own
account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells any security to any
advisory Client. An agency cross transaction is generally a transaction where a person acts as an
investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person
controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the
advisory Client and for another person on the other side of the transaction.
United Advisors Services’ Clients or prospective Clients may request a copy of United
Advisors Services’ Code of Ethics by contacting Jaclyn Sandler at 212.444.2362 or by e-mailing
[email protected].
Our Code of Ethics will be provided to clients or prospective clients upon request.
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Investment or Brokerage Discretion
United Advisors Services has discretionary authority to execute transactions on behalf of its
Clients. Therefore, United Advisors Services generally determines the securities and quantities to
be bought and sold for each Client’s account, as well as the broker(s) to be used for such
transactions.
Financial Planning and Consultation Clients are free to select a broker/dealer of their choice to
implement desired transactions. Advisory Representatives acting in their separate capacities as
Registered Representatives of Financial Services International Corp., Inc., member FINRA/SIPC
(“FSIC” or “Financial Services International Corp.”) must utilize FSIC. FSIC has execution and
clearing arrangements with Raymond James.
However, Clients with managed accounts at Fidelity Investments and/or Charles Schwab & Co.
will use the brokerage services of these custodians. The Independent Managers utilized in
Charles Schwab & Co.’s Managed Account Select Program® also utilize Charles Schwab & Co.
Clients with accounts custodied at Raymond James will utilize Raymond James Financial Services,
Inc. (RJFS), for custody of customer assets and execution of customer transactions. Raymond
James & Associates, Inc. (RJA), an affiliate of RJFS and a member of the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), acts as the clearing
agent in the execution of securities transactions placed through Raymond James.
United Advisors Services follows procedures intended to provide reasonable assurance of best
execution, taking into consideration such factors as the ability of brokers to effect the
transactions with minimal information leakage and market impact, the broker’s recent history of
effecting transactions for the securities in question, price, brokerage commission, timing, the
brokers’ stability and capital strength, capability of traders and floor brokers, reliability and
accuracy of communications and settlement processing, etc. To the extent that United Advisors
Services Clients direct brokerage, United Advisors Services cannot be responsible for achieving
best execution.
For situations where there is more than one broker-dealer in the marketplace, United Advisors
Services will consider various factors for best execution, including, but not limited to, securities
availability, speed of showing appropriate securities, price competitiveness, operational
efficiency, idea generation, dealing and operational flexibility, strength of bids, capability to
commit capital, timeliness and ability to handle a difficult trade, prior involvement of a broker-
dealer with a security, current market and security conditions and overall commitment to United
Advisors Services.
United Advisors Services conducts periodic reviews of United Advisors Services’ brokerage and
best execution practices.
As previously described in Item 4, United Advisors Services may render non-discretionary
investment advisory services to Clients relative to brokerage/qualified accounts, variable
life/annuity products that they may own, and/or their individual employer-sponsored retirement
plans. Individual client accounts are managed pursuant to the client agreement. In doing so,
United Advisors Services recommends the allocation of Client assets among the various mutual
fund subdivisions that comprise the variable life/annuity product or the retirement plan. The
Client assets shall be maintained at either the specific insurance company that issues the variable
life/annuity product which is owned by the Client, or at the custodian designated by the sponsor
of the Client’s retirement plan.
United Advisors Services has no written or verbal arrangements whereby it receives “soft dollar
services” in return for directing Client commissions.
United Advisors Services may receive certain added benefits for utilizing the recommended
custodian firms such as the ability to deduct Advisory fees from Clients’ custodial accounts,
access to a trading desk that services United Advisors Services, discounts on periodicals or
materials, complimentary business and compliance newsletters, and various other non-cash
services. While United Advisors Services’ preferred service providers do not directly provide any
research, they may offer discounts on general products. Any general research received is used
for the benefit of all Clients. The value of products, research and services given if any, is
negligible and not a material factor. Advisory Representatives may also receive admission to
industry conferences (but not airfare or lodging) in conjunction with industry relationships.
The financial institutions utilized by United Advisors Services (Fidelity, Schwab, Raymond James, each a
“Financial Institution” and collectively the “Financial Institutions”), allow us to obtain many mutual funds
without transaction charges (NTF Funds) and other securities at nominal transaction charges. In addition,
the financial institutions used by us may compensate clients for any transfer fees that may be assessed for
moving their account(s) to a particular financial institution. The commissions and/or transaction fees
charged by the Financial Institution(s) selected for your account may be higher or lower than those
charged by other Financial Institutions.
Aggregation and Allocation
Transactions for each Client generally will be effected independently, unless United Advisors
Services decides to purchase or sell the same securities for several Clients at approximately the
same time. United Advisors Services may, but is not obligated to, combine or "batch" such orders
to obtain best execution, to negotiate more favorable commission rates, or to allocate equitably
among United Advisors Services’ Clients differences in prices and commissions or other
transaction costs that might have been obtained had such orders been placed independently.
Under this procedure, transactions will generally be averaged as to price and allocated among
United Advisors Services’ Clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each Client
on any given day. To the extent that United Advisors Services determines to aggregate Client
orders for the purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which United Advisors
Services’ Advisory Representatives may invest, United Advisors Services shall generally do so in
accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers Act and no-action guidance
provided by the staff of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission. United Advisors Services
shall not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the aggregation. In
the event that United Advisors Services determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate
under the particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant
factors, which may include: (i) when only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may
be allocated to the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that
is out of line with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar
mandates; (ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its
investment guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected to
produce similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an account
reaches an investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be
reallocated to other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account's assets
after an order is placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to
accounts low in cash; (v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would result
in a de minimis allocation in one or more accounts, United Advisors Services may exclude the
account(s) from the allocation; the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the
remaining accounts; or (vi) in cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all
accounts, shares may be allocated to one or more accounts on a random basis.
Other than as described above, United Advisors Services does not expect to receive any
benefits as a result of directing brokerage to any particular broker.
Trade Errors
From time-to-time, trade errors may occur. When trade errors occur, United Advisors Services’ policy is to
correct the error promptly. In the event that United Advisors Services caused the error, United Advisors
Services will make the Client whole for the loss. If a third-party caused the error, United Advisors Services
will take steps to collect from the third-party the amount of the error; however, there is no guarantee that
United Advisors Services will be successful recuperating such funds in which case the Client will bear the
loss. If the Client caused the error, the Client will bear the error.
In the event that a trade error results in a gain for a Client, the Client’s ability to retain the gain will be
dependent upon the trade error correction policies of the Client’s custodian which may vary between
custodians and are subject to change at any time. For information concerning the trade correction policies
of custodians, Clients should contact their custodian.
Other Brokerage Practices
United Advisors Services’ recommended service providers feature a broad line of products and
services that may be suitable to many types of investors with varying investable assets. United
Advisors Services recognizes its duty to obtain best price and execution for its Clients under the
circumstances available. The decision to recommend the preferred service providers is based
upon the customer service provided to investors and the services available to United Advisors
Services and providing such recommendation is consistent with United Advisors Services’
fiduciary duty to the Client.
United Advisors Services also considers its experience with the service providers, the providers’
reputation, and the quality of execution services and costs. United Advisors Services’ Clients are
also welcome to evaluate these service providers before opening an account. While it is possible
that Clients may pay higher commissions or transaction fees through preferred service
providers. United Advisors Services has determined that such service providers currently offer
the best overall value to United Advisors Services and Clients for the brokerage and technology
provided. In an effort to minimize transaction fees on its Client’s behalf, United Advisors Services has
negotiated fixed fees with the institutional custodians and affiliated brokerage firms that the Firm works
with to execute trades. The Firm periodically reviews other alternatives that are available to United
Advisors Services.
Software and Support Provided by Financial Institutions
United Advisors Services may receive from the Financial Institutions and their affiliates and/or Financial
Services International Corp (an affiliated broker/dealer firm and Member FINRA and SIPC in which our
Advisors are registered with as Registered Representatives which is also a “Financial Institution”),
without cost to United Advisors Services, computer software and related systems support, which allow us
and our Advisory Representatives to better monitor client accounts maintained at such Financial
Institution(s). United Advisors Services may receive the software and related support without cost
because United Advisors Services and our IARs render investment management services to clients that
maintain assets at such Financial Institution(s). The software and related systems support may benefit
United Advisors Services and our IARs, but not the clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its clients,
United Advisors Services and our Advisory Representatives endeavor at all time to put the interests of its
clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that United Advisors Services’ receipt of economic benefits
from a broker-dealer creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence United Advisors
Services and/our Advisory Representative’s selection of a financial institution(s) over another financial
institution that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
The Financial Institution(s) utilized by United Advisors Services and our IARS may also provide the Firm
and its Advisory Representatives with monetary assistance for the Firm and/or its Advisory
Representatives that select a particular Financial Institution which is intended to assist us and/or the
Firm’s Advisory Representatives with the following assistance (“Transition Assistance”). Such Transition
Assistance may be used for the following (which is not an exhaustive list): rent, overhead expenses,
computers, monies owed to third parties, and similar costs. Transition Assistance typically has an
associated repayment provision. If United Advisors Services and/or the Advisory Representative maintains
a specified amount of client assets on such Financial Institution’s platform, neither the Firm nor the
Advisory Representative will be responsible for repayment of these costs. As such, United Advisors
Services and our Advisory Representatives have a financial incentive to recommend that clients utilize
certain Financial Institution(s) over others as the custodian for client accounts.
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Investment Management and Supervisory Services involve continuous and ongoing services to
include frequent monitoring and internal review of portfolio assets on a quarterly, monthly,
perhaps even daily basis by a Client’s investment adviser professional (the “Adviser”). The
frequency of and processes for the internal portfolio reviews are dependent upon the nature and
complexity of the portfolio and at the discretion of the Adviser. Reviews may also occur at the
time of significant deposits or withdrawals. Reviews generally entail analyzing securities,
sensitivity to various markets, investment results and other factors. The Adviser may also review
a portfolio if the Client’s asset allocation deviates over the target acceptable limits, at which time
rebalancing is considered.
Individual portfolio reviews with Clients are conducted as requested by the Client, at their
Adviser’s discretion, or according to the interval agreed upon in the Client’s engagement letter.
The timing of portfolio reviews conducted with Clients are guided by the Client’s stated
objectives or at the Adviser’s discretion, however, the Adviser prefers Clients initiate meetings at
least annually. In all cases, Clients are obligated to contact the Adviser when a real or potential
change in the Clients’ financial condition occurs so the Adviser can review the portfolio along
with the Clients’ new information so Adviser and the Client can ensure the investment strategies
continue to be appropriate. Reviews are conducted by the Client’s Adviser.
Clients receive confirmation statements for transactions and monthly statements, directly from
their custodian. The custodian’s quarterly reports detail account value, net monthly change,
portfolio holdings, and account activity. If agreed to at a Client's engagement of United Advisors
Services, the Adviser may prepare additional reports and these reports may include information
on the inventory of account holdings and account performances. The Adviser may also provide
Consultation or Financial Planning Clients with various reports, post meeting communications, or
written plans as may be agreed to at engagement.
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United Advisors Services may enter into agreements with Solicitors (“Referring Parties”) who may refer
prospective Clients to United Advisors Services. If a referred Client enters into an advisory agreement with
United Advisors Services, cash compensation is paid to the referring party. The compensation is based
upon the advisory fees that are generated. The referral arrangements between any referring party and
United Advisors Services will not result in any charges to referred Clients that are above the normal level of
advisory fees charged. At the time of a referral, prospective Clients will receive a copy of United Advisors
Services’ Brochure and the solicitor’s compensation disclosure document.
The referral agreements between United Advisors Services and referring parties comply with Rule 206(4)-3
under the Adviser Act.
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United Advisors Services does not intend to have custody of Client assets. Most Client assets will be held in
brokerage accounts with Charles Schwab & Co. and/or Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services under which
our Clients will grant us discretion to place trades. Any reports that are sent to Clients may vary from
custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified
custodian that holds and maintains Client’s investment assets. United Advisors Services urges you to
carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to the account statements
that we may provide to you. Our statements may vary from custodial statements based on accounting
procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
Since the Client’s custodian does not verify advisory fees deducted from the account, Clients are
encouraged to review their statements and to promptly contact the adviser directly with any questions or
concerns.
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After consultation with a potential Client regarding their objectives and understanding of United
Advisors Services’ investment philosophy and strategy, United Advisors Services will enter into
an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Client which may grant United Advisors Services
discretionary authority from the Client a limited power of attorney to select the identity and
amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all cases, we exercise our investment discretion in a
manner consistent with the Client’s investment objectives for the particular account. Clients may
request that we invest the account in accordance with specific investment guidelines and
restrictions. We may decline to manage accounts if these proposed investment guidelines or
restrictions conflict with our investment philosophy or strategies or for any reason we deem
appropriate. Non-discretionary accounts are managed pursuant to the Client’s Agreement with
United Advisors Services.
United Advisors Services may maintain limited power of attorney to execute trades with proper
Client authority. United Advisors Services does not have authority to withdraw funds or
securities and will not take custody of the same. United Advisors Services may have access to
accounts in order to deduct Advisory fees and only with the Client’s authorization. In each case,
the fee deductions will be coordinated through a qualified custodian.
United Advisors Services usually receives discretionary authority from the Client at the outset of
an advisory relationship to select the identity and amount of securities to be bought or sold. In all
cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated
investment objectives for the particular Client account. Clients may request that we invest the
account in accordance with specific investment guidelines and restrictions. We may decline to
manage accounts if these proposed investment guidelines or restrictions conflict with our
investment philosophy or strategies or for any reason we deem appropriate.
Investment guidelines and restrictions must be provided to United Advisors Services in writing.
Please see Item 4 for a description of any limitations Clients may place on United Advisors
Services’ discretionary authority.
When selecting securities and determining amounts, United Advisors Services observes the
investment policies, limitations and restrictions of the Clients for which it advises.
Unless otherwise instructed or directed by a discretionary Client, United Advisors Services has
the authority to determine (i) the securities to be purchased and sold for the Client account
(subject to restrictions on its activities set forth in the applicable investment management
agreement and any written investment guidelines) (ii) the amount of securities to be purchased
or sold for the Client account. Because of the differences in Client investment objectives and
strategies, risk tolerances, tax status and other criteria, there may be differences among Clients
in invested positions and securities held. United Advisors Services’ portfolio manager submits an
allocation statement to United Advisors Services’ trading desk describing the allocation of
securities to (or from) Client accounts for each trade/order submitted. United Advisors Services’
portfolio manager may consider the following factors, among others, in allocating securities
among Clients: (i) Client investment objectives and strategies; (ii) Client risk profiles; (iii) tax
status and restrictions placed on a Client's portfolio by the Client or by applicable law; (iv) size of
the Client account; (v) nature and liquidity of the security to be allocated; (vi) size of available
position; (vii) current market conditions; and (viii) account liquidity, account requirements for
liquidity and timing of cash flows. Although it is United Advisors Services’ policy to allocate
investment opportunities to eligible Client accounts on a pro rata basis (based on the value of
the assets of each participating account relative to value of the assets of all participating
accounts), these factors may lead the portfolio manager to allocate securities to Client accounts
in varying amounts. Even Client accounts that are typically managed on an equal basis may from
time to time receive differing allocations of securities based on total assets of each account
eligible to invest in the particular investment type (e.g., equities) divided by the total assets of all
accounts eligible to invest in the particular investment.
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Clients may retain the authority to vote proxies and are responsible for ensuring that proxy
materials are sent directly to them or their designed third-party they may assign.
United Advisors Services may vote proxies on behalf of its Clients. When United Advisors
Services accepts such responsibility, it will only cast proxy votes in a manner consistent with the
best interest of its Clients. Absent special circumstances, which are fully-described in United
Advisors Services’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures, all proxies will be voted consistent with
guidelines established and described in United Advisors Services’ Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures, as they may be amended from time-to-time. At any time, Clients may contact United
Advisors Services to request information about how Registrant voted proxies for that Client’s
securities or to get a copy of United Advisors Services’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures. A
brief summary of United Advisors Services’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is as follows:
United Advisors Services has formed a proxy voting committee (the “Proxy Voting Committee”)
that will be responsible for monitoring corporate actions, making voting decisions in the best
interest of Clients, and ensuring that proxies are submitted in a timely manner.
The Proxy Voting Committee will generally vote proxies according to United Advisors Services’
then current Proxy Voting Guidelines. The Proxy Voting Guidelines include many specific
examples of voting decisions for the types of proposals that are most frequently presented,
including composition of the board of directors; approval of independent auditors; management
and director compensation; anti-takeover mechanisms and related issues; changes to capital
structure; corporate and social policy issues; and issues involving mutual funds.
Although the Proxy Voting Guidelines are to be followed as a general policy, certain issues will be
considered on a case-by-case basis based on the relevant facts and circumstances. Since
corporate governance issues are diverse and continually evolving, United Advisors Services shall
devote an appropriate amount of time and resources to monitor these changes. In situations
where there may be a conflict of interest in the voting of proxies due to business or personal
relationships that United Advisors Services maintains with persons having an interest in the
outcome of certain votes, United Advisors Services will take appropriate steps to ensure that its
proxy voting decisions are made.
United Advisors Services will not take action with respect to any securities or other investments
that become the subject of any legal proceedings, including bankruptcies.
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Item 18 requires United Advisors Services to provide you with certain financial information or
disclosures about our financial condition.
United Advisors Services does not have any financial commitment that impairs our ability to
meet our contractual and fiduciary commitments to Clients, and we have not been the subject
of a bankruptcy proceeding.
19 Requirements for State-Registered Advisors
As an SEC Registered Investment Adviser, this item does not apply to us.
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