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FORM ADV
UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2A – Investment Adviser Brochure – December 31, 2024
Item 1 – Cover Page
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief
Compliance Officer if you have any questions about the contents of this brochure at the
principal place of business and telephone numbers listed above, or through electronic
mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com. The United States Securities and Exchange
Commission or any state securities authority has not approved or verified the information
in this brochure. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (“AAM” or the “Firm”) also maintains a
World Wide Web site at www.aamcompany.com where clients will find additional
information. Additional information about AAM is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item 2 – Material Changes
Effective May 1st, 2024 AAM’s Chief Investment Officer, Reed Nuttall, stepped down
from the Chief Investment Officer role and was replaced by Tim Senechalle, a Senior
Portfolio Manager at AAM.
Effective March 1st, 2025 AAM’s Senior Portfolio Manager, Dan Byrnes, was appointed
as President of AAM. Dan Byrnes will oversee the investment and portfolio management
functions of AAM.
Effective March 24th, 2025 AAM’s office moved locations to 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste
700, Chicago, IL 60606-3798. AAM’s phone number and fax number remain unchanged.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
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Cover Page
Material Changes
Table of Contents
Advisory Business
Fees and Compensation
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Types of Clients
Method of Analysis, Investment Strategies and
Risk of Loss
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Disciplinary Information
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Reporting
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Brokerage Practices
Review of Accounts
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Custody
Investment Discretion
Voting Client Securities
Financial Information
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) is a registered investment
advisor with the SEC and was founded in 1982 to provide insurance companies with both
the expertise of an independent investment advisor and the practical knowledge of the
regulatory and competitive environment in which insurance companies operate. Over
nearly three decades, we have built an organization dedicated to meeting insurance
company investment management needs with expertise in fixed income investing,
accounting, tax modeling, asset/liability matching and other insurance-related disciplines.
As of December 31, 2024, we managed $24.03 billion in assets for 123 clients, 120 of
which are insurance company clients across all segments of the industry. Of total AUM,
approximately 2% is related to two private wealth management clients and a single non-
profit client. Both private wealth clients are the result of pre-existing insurance company
clients, one being the sale of an insurance company, which was an AAM client, and the
other being a pre-existing client’s request to manage their Trust.
At AAM, we understand that investing successfully for insurance companies requires not
just a firm grasp of market opportunities, but also a knowledge of the unique parameters,
guidelines, regulatory considerations, and risk constraints for each client. Rather than a
one-size-fits-all investment strategy, at AAM we work with clients to construct
customized multi-sector fixed-income portfolios that fit each company’s objectives and
its requirements for yield, total return, risk, and tax exposure.
We pursue this customized approach by offering the following fixed-income investment
strategies.
Core Bond – Core bond offers insurers a broadly diversified investment grade portfolio
that emphasizes stable income, predictable cash flows and stable credit ratings with the
goal of generating consistent excess returns relative to the market. The core bond strategy
incorporates top-down and bottom-up inputs into a relative value framework for
identifying sector weightings and specific security recommendations.
Targeted Duration – This strategy specifies a duration target that matches a pool of
investment assets with the liability stream of a specific line of business. Our investment
strategists work with a client’s internal or consulting actuary to identify the duration and
convexity characteristics of a liability to construct a customized portfolio that should
exhibit price movements similar to the liability. To maintain the targeted duration, the
strategy tends to avoid sectors with embedded prepayment risk, such as mortgage-backed
collateral and callable bonds. As a result, there is a greater focus on longer duration
corporate (public and private) bonds, taxable municipals, and call-protected structured
products.
Crossover – AAM’s distinctive crossover strategy seeks to generate higher tax-adjusted
income with more consistent after-tax total returns for taxable clients by opportunistically
shifting its exposure to tax-free municipal bonds. Typically, the portfolio will own a mix
of taxable bonds — including corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, government
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Item 4 – Advisory Business (continued)
securities, taxable municipal bonds, and cash equivalents — as well as an allocation of tax-
exempt municipal bonds.
Structured Products – As with all of AAM’s fixed income investment strategies, our
structured products investment process relies heavily on specific security selection to
identify opportunities that demonstrate cash flow stability and attractive return potential
while avoiding the potential for credit impairments. Fundamental analysis, independent
of credit ratings and other standard risk measures, involves a three-step process in
which we evaluate the issuer and servicer of a security, the underlying collateral and the
various risk characteristics of the collateral and the transaction structure. This allows us
to determine how cash flows, loss potential and structural protections embedded in the
security might affect the portfolio. Monthly surveillance of holdings includes reviewing
important credit metrics and modeling security credit performance. Results are
available to assist our clients with the preparation of their accounting records, as
appropriate.
Corporate Bonds – Appropriate for yield-oriented clients, such as Life and Annuity
companies seeking additional spreads over their liabilities. Using proprietary tools, we
continually measure risk versus return at the sector, industry, and individual credit levels.
Using this research, our portfolio managers construct diversified portfolios of bonds that
meet client guidelines for risk, duration, yield, and total return targets.
Private Placements – Privately placed debt encompasses a wide variety of fixed income
investments including corporate obligations, real estate related, project finance and asset-
backed loans for midsize to large companies. It seeks to provide an enhanced yield over
comparably rated public securities as well as access to issuers that are not available in the
public market. Engaging AAM as a private placement investment manager is appropriate
for sophisticated clients who can accept fluctuations in principal value and limited
liquidity.
As it relates to cash management, AAM strives to stay fully invested at all times, thus
keeping cash at a minimum. At a client’s request, we may build cash over time. AAM
typically bills on cash and money market holdings. Client’s are responsible for establishing
a cash-sweep vehicle at the client’s custodian bank. AAM may advise on the suitability of
the available sweep vehicles if requested by the client but AAM is not authorized to
establish the vehicle for each account.
AAM also offers clients access to the convertible-bond, high-yield, private placement,
commercial real estate, and actively managed equity markets under investment
management agreements separate from the fixed-income investment management
services described above. Through sub-advised relationships AAM offers a risk-
controlled, quantitative approach to managing convertible portfolios (Zazove Associates,
LLC); intermediate and short duration high yield and bank loan portfolio management
strategies (Muzinich & Company, Inc.); access to the Commercial Real Estate fixed
income markets (Affinius Capital); expanded access to the private place market
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(Securian Asset Management, Inc.); and, active equity management (Mariner Wealth
Advisors).
Item 4 – Advisory Business (continued)
Additional information about Zazove, Muzinich, Securian, Affinius and Mariner Wealth
Advisors is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
AAM customized specialty services include Enterprise Risk Management, Tax
Analysis, Asset Liability Analysis, Quantitative Asset Allocation Modeling, Rating
Agency Consultation, Liability Hedging Support, Investment Accounting, and Peer
Analysis.
AAM currently has a consulting agreement in place with Gary Hatfield to provide
actuarial support and analysis, product lines, strategic recommendations and other
analysis as defined by AAM for its life and health insurance clients and prospects.
AAM does not participate in, recommend, or offer wrap fee programs to our clients. As of
December 31, 2024, we managed $23,844 million in client assets on a discretionary basis
and $18.79 million in client assets on a non-discretionary basis.
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC is principally owned by Securian AAM
Holdings, LLC, a company organized to hold subsidiary entities that is entirely owned by
Minnesota Life Insurance Company and indirectly controlled by Securian Financial
Group, Inc.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC provides Core Fixed Income
investment advisory services based on the following annual fee schedule.
Assets Size (mm)
First $0 - 50
Next $50 - 100
Next $100 - 500
Next $500 - 1000
Above $1000
Basis Points
Per Annum
25
15
10
8
6
Fees are negotiable in some cases, while a minimum annual fixed fee of $60,000
generally applies. Factors impacting negotiated fees include client type, size of mandate,
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation (continued)
growth prospects, competitors, and asset class diversity. AAM enters into customized fee
schedules on a case-by-case basis. AAM is typically paid based on assets under
management (“AUM”). Our fee schedules typically provide for “breakpoints” at which
the percentage is reduced if AUM exceeds certain agreed upon amounts. AAM’s fees
are exclusive of transaction fees and other related costs and expenses which are incurred
by clients. Fees are billed quarterly, preferably in advance, based upon the market value
or market value + accrued of assets on the month-end preceding the quarter. For
example, the first quarter fee is calculated using 12/31 portfolio values. Investment
advisory clients can terminate their advisory contract at any time with prior notice
ranging from 30 to 90 days. Notices must be in writing, delivered via email or sent by
registered or certified mail to the attention of AAM’s Chief Executive Officer. Fees are
pro-rated for partial quarters and unearned pre-paid fees are returned to the client upon
termination of the client advisory agreement.
As discussed in Item 15, each client selects its own custodian. Custodial fees charged by
the client’s custodian are paid directly by the client to the custodian and such fees are
negotiated between the client and its selected custodian.
As part of our investment advisory services to you, in some cases we invest, or
recommend that you invest in mutual funds, and/or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The
fees that you pay to AAM for investment advisory services are separate and distinct
from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds or ETFs (described in each fund's
prospectus) to their shareholders. These fees will generally include a management fee
and other fund expenses. You will also incur transaction charges and/or brokerage fees
when purchasing or selling securities. These charges and fees are typically imposed by
the broker-dealer or custodian through whom your account transactions are executed.
AAM does not share in any portion of the brokerage fees/transaction charges imposed
by the broker-dealer or custodian. To fully understand the total cost you will incur, you
should review all the fees charged by mutual funds, ETFs, our Firm, and others.
In addition to the management fee, clients may incur fees related to investment
accounting services and investment management services. Accounting service fees are
bundled or unbundled depending on the size and complexity of the mandate and can
range from 0.5 to 2 basis points calculated as a percentage of assets under management.
In all cases, accounting services are guided by a separate investment accounting
schedule or agreement. Clients may be allocated Securities Valuation Office (“SVO”)
fees with nominal administration fees included. Clients will incur brokerage and custody
transaction costs based on trades placed in their portfolios. See Item 12 in this brochure
for greater detail on brokerage practices. AAM or employees of AAM do not accept
compensation for the sale of any security or investment product.
The annual fees for Convertible, High Yield, Securian Private Placement and Active
Equity management generally range from 0.15% to 1.25% of market value or
customized incentive fee billed under the terms described above. Performance based fee
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arrangements are also available.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Some convertible advisory clients have performance-based fee arrangements. AAM will
engage in the practice of placing aggregate orders for the purchase or sale of securities on
behalf of its clients. Those clients include both performance-based fee-paying clients and
asset-based fee paying clients. The incentive to favor performance-based fee-paying
accounts in trade execution creates potential conflicts in managing these accounts
simultaneously. Where possible, AAM always seeks to aggregate orders. It is often the
case that larger, aggregated transactions result in more favorable prices and commission
fees at execution. In all cases in which an aggregate order to purchase or sell securities is
placed by the adviser, each account that participates in the aggregated order will
participate at the average price and all transaction costs will be shared on a pro-rata basis.
AAM will act in good faith in the allocation of aggregated orders such that no account is
favored over any other account.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
AAM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to insurance
companies across all business segments of the industry including Property & Casualty,
Life, Health and Captive insurers generally subject to a minimum account size of $1
million. AAM provides discretionary investment advice to high net worth individuals,
subject to a minimum account size of $20 million.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
AAM’s investment process combines the longer-term strategic focus of our Investment
Strategy Committee with the ongoing tactical insights generated by our trading and
research teams. The Investment Strategy Committee analyzes the long-term
macroeconomic outlook as well as more specific factors that influence the various fixed
income sectors in which we invest. From these analyses we generate our broad portfolio
themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the basis for our ongoing portfolio
structure.
On a daily basis the trading and research teams develop security-specific trade
recommendations based on activity in the capital markets, including issuance of new
securities, headline news events and yield curve movements. These “best ideas” are
communicated to the portfolio management teams and integrated into client portfolios
based on suitability for individual client objectives and risk tolerances. We strive to have
thematic consistency across portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key
deliverable of our investment management service.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss (continued)
Investing in the bond market is subject to certain risks including credit, counterparty,
equity, extension, general, inflation, interest-rate, issuer, liquidity, market, event,
prepayment, reinvestment, structured product, and valuation that clients should be
prepared to bear.
Investments in both taxable and tax-exempt fixed-income securities are subject to many
risks, including interest-rate, regulatory, liquidity, mortgage prepayment, issuer or credit,
and distressed debt/default risks. With respect to interest rates, investors should be aware
of the potential for unanticipated rapid changes in interest rates that could adversely affect
investment performance.
Tax-exempt bonds may be subject to adverse effects due to governmental actions,
including actions by local, state, and regional governments, as well as municipal
bankruptcies or credit events.
Convertible securities are subject to risks affecting both equity and fixed-income
securities, including market, credit, and interest-rate risk.
Credit Risk: If debt obligations held by an account are downgraded by ratings agencies or
go into default, or if management action, legislation or other government action
reduces the ability of issuers to pay principal and interest when due, the value of
those obligations may decline, and an account’s value may be reduced. Because the
ability of an issuer of a lower-rated or unrated obligation (including particularly “junk” or
“high yield” bonds) to pay principal and interest when due is typically less certain
than for an issuer of a higher-rated obligation, lower rated and unrated obligations
are generally more vulnerable than higher-rated obligations to default, to ratings
downgrades, and to liquidity risk. There is also the risk that an issuer could suffer adverse
changes in financial condition that could lower the credit quality of a security. This can be
magnified for longer duration securities. This could lead to greater volatility in the price
of the security and in the performance of an account. Also, a change in the quality rating
of a debt security or other fixed income obligation can affect the security’s or obligation’s
liquidity and make it more difficult to sell.
Counterparty Risk: By its nature, investing in securities involves exposure to the risk that
the counterparty to a transaction will fail to perform its obligations under the transaction.
This risk arises in the context of ordinary securities purchases and sales, where a
counterparty may be unable to satisfy its obligation to deliver cash or securities necessary
to settle the transaction, and is especially pronounced in derivative or other transactions
that may not close or settle for an extended period of time and for which there may be no
central clearinghouse or other facility that requires daily mark-to-market valuations,
margin payments or other protections that are designed to reduce the financial impact of
counterparty failure.
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss (continued)
In an effort to mitigate counterparty risk AAM has adopted policies and procedures
governing the evaluation and monitoring of counterparties and the manner in which it
enters into transactions with such counterparties. While it is AAM’s general policy to
mitigate counterparty risk by trading with a range of counterparties, at times AAM will
concentrate its trading in certain types of securities with a small number of counterparties
or clearing firms where it believes the risk of doing so is reasonable in relation to the
benefits of such concentration.
Equity Risks: Investments in equity markets are subject to many risks, including the risk
of general market fluctuations and company-specific changes in profitability. Also, small
and micro-cap company securities tend to be more sensitive to changing economic
conditions and tend to be more volatile and less liquid than equity securities of larger
companies. In addition, investments in foreign companies may be adversely affected by
political, economic, and social volatility, lack of transparency or inadequate regulatory and
accounting standards, inadequate exchange control regulations, foreign taxes, higher
transaction and other costs, and delays in settlement.
Mutual Fund Risk: Mutual fund investing involves risk; principal loss is possible.
Investors will pay fees and expenses, even when investment returns are flat or negative.
Investors cannot influence the securities bought and sold, nor the timing of transactions
which may result in undesirable tax consequences. As a general matter, the risks of an
investment in mutual funds reflect the risks of their individual underlying investment.
Mutual funds can experience performance divergence from the benchmarks they are
designed to track. Mutual funds incur fees that are separate from those fees charged by
AAM. Accordingly, investments in mutual funds will result in the layering of fees and
expenses.
Exchange-traded Fund Risk: ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of stocks and are
not suitable for all investors. Shares can be bought and sold through a broker, and the
selling shareholder may have to pay brokerage commissions in connection with the sale.
Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that when shares are redeemed,
they may be worth more or less than original cost. Shares are only redeemable directly
from the fund. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for the shares
will develop or be maintained, and shares may trade at, above or below their net asset
value (NAV). Additionally, some ETFs are not structured as investment companies and
thus are not regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940. ETFs incur fees that
are separate from those fees charged by AAM. Accordingly, investments in ETFs will
result in the layering of fees and expenses.
Extension Risk: The risk that borrowers could pay back the principal on certain debt
securities such as Mortgage-Backed Securities or Asset-Backed Securities more slowly
than expected thus lengthening the average life of such securities. This could cause the
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss (continued)
value of such securities to be more volatile or decline more than other fixed income
securities and may magnify the effect of a rate increase on the price of such securities.
General Risks: In addition to the strategy-specific risks, there are more general risks
associated with investing. Investing in securities involves a risk of loss that all clients
should be prepared to bear. If a security is denominated in a currency other than the U.S.
dollar, there is a risk that the value of that security will be diminished due to fluctuations in
the relative value of the foreign currency against the U.S. dollar.
Inflation Risk: The risk that inflation will erode the purchasing power of the value of
securities held by the account or the value of dividends for the account. Fixed-rate debt
and preferred equity securities may be more susceptible to this risk than floating-rate debt
securities or common equity securities, whose value and dividends may increase in the
future.
Interest Rate Risk: When interest rates increase, the value of the account’s investments
may decline, and the account’s share value may be reduced. This effect is typically more
pronounced for intermediate and longer-term obligations. This effect is also typically more
pronounced for mortgage and other asset-backed securities, the value of which may
fluctuate more significantly in response to interest rate changes. When interest rates
decrease, the account’s current income may decline.
Issuer risk: The risk that changes in the financial condition of the issuer of a security,
changes in general economic conditions, or changes in economic conditions that affect the
issuer may impact its actual or perceived willingness or ability to make timely payments of
interest or principal when can decrease the value of the security.
Liquidity Risk: Due to a lack of demand in the marketplace or other factors, an account
may not be able to sell some or all of the investments promptly or may only be able to sell
investments at less than desired prices. The market for lower-rated and unrated debt
obligations (including particularly “junk” or “high yield” bonds) and debt obligations
backed by so-called “subprime” mortgages may be less liquid than the market for other
obligations, making it difficult for an account to value its investment in a lower-rated or
unrated obligation or to sell the investment in a timely manner or at an acceptable price.
Market Risk: The risk that the value of the instruments in which an account invests may go
up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular industry
sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions. Securities are subject to
adverse trends in the overall market. Securities are subject to price movements due to
changes in general economic conditions, the level of prevailing interest rates, investor
perceptions of the market and defaults or volatility that impact general market trends and
conditions. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly
interconnected, which increases the possibilities that conditions in one country or region
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Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss (continued)
may adversely affect issuers in another country or region, which in turn may adversely
affect securities held by the client. These circumstances have also decreased liquidity in
some markets and may continue to do so. Market risk may affect a single issue or the
market as a whole. In addition, market risk may result in an account underperforming the
market as a whole.
Event Risk: Event risk is the risk of loss associated with an unexpected event like a
natural disaster, industrial accident or hostile takeover. Unexpected events may adversely
affect individual companies, sectors, industries, markets, currencies, interest and inflation
rates, credit ratings, investors sentiment, and other factors. The impact of a unforeseen
event is difficult to predict, but may have a material impact on client’s portfolio and the
performance of client’s investments
Prepayment Risk: When market interest rates decline, certain debt obligations held by an
account may be repaid more quickly than anticipated, requiring the account to
reinvest the proceeds of those repayments in obligations that bear a lower interest
rate. Conversely, when market interest rates increase, certain debt obligations held by
an account may be repaid more slowly than anticipated, causing assets of the account
to remain invested in relatively lower yielding obligations. These risks may be more
pronounced for investments in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities.
Reinvestment Risk: is the risk that income will decline if the strategy reinvests the
proceeds of matured or sold securities at market interest rates that are below its portfolio
earnings rate.
Structured Products Risk: Investments in structured finance arrangements, including
CMOs, CDOs, CBOs and CLOs, involve the risks associated with the underlying
pool of securities or other assets, and also may involve risks different or greater
than the risks affecting the underlying assets.
In particular, these investments may be less liquid than other debt obligations,
making it difficult for an account to value its investment or sell the investment in a
timely manner or at an acceptable price.
Valuation risk: The financial risk that an asset is overvalued and is worth less than
expected when it matures or is sold. Factors contributing to valuation risk can include
incomplete data, market instability, financial modeling uncertainties and poor data analysis
by the individuals responsible for determining the value of the asset. Overvalued assets can
create losses for the client.
Clients participating in sub-advisory arrangements are urged to review Form ADV
Risk of Loss disclosures prepared by AAM’s sub-advisors before investing.
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Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of AAM’s advisory business or the integrity of the Firm’s management.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
AAM, nor any of its advisory employees, are registered or have a pending application to
register as a broker-dealer, representative of a broker-dealer, futures commission agent,
commodity pool operator, a commodity trading advisor, or an associate person of the
foregoing entities.
AAM has arrangements with a related investment adviser, Zazove Associates, LLC. In
addition to the sub-advisory relationship described in Item 4, AAM owns 25% of A/Z
Management, LLC, the General Partner of Zazove Investment Grade Blend Convertible
Fund, LP (IIG Fund). A/Z Management, LLC offers interests in the IIG Fund limited
partnership to AAM clients and prospects. A client in the IIG Fund is subject to
management fees as a fund expense. AAM receives a portion of these management fees
through its ownership interest in the General Partner that manages the IIG Fund.
AAM discloses its relationship with this fund to clients and prospects prior to any
investment.
As noted in Form ADV Part 1, Securian AAM Holdings, LLC holds a majority interest in
AAM. Securian Financial Group, Inc. and Minnesota Life Insurance Company indirectly
control AAM through their 100% ownership of Securian AAM Holdings, LLC. The
information provided in Form ADV Part 1, Item 7.A with respect to Securian Financial
Group, Inc., the subsidiary entities owned by Securian Financial Group, Inc., and the
subsidiary entities owned by Minnesota Life Insurance Company does not constitute an
admission that any of such entities participate in the management and policies of Asset
Allocation & Management Company, LLC.
Securian Asset Management, Inc. is an affiliated entity and the investment adviser for
Securian Casualty Company. Securian has retained AAM as a sub-adviser to furnish
investment management and advisory services on behalf of Securian Casualty. Securian
Casualty is a subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc., an indirect owner of AAM. At
all times AAM acts in good faith in the allocation of aggregated orders, including orders
involving any affiliated account, such that no account is favored over any other account.
AAM does not believe that its relationship with such certain related persons, subsidiary
entities held by Securian Financial Group, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Company,
respectively, otherwise creates a conflict of interest with AAM’s clients.
AAM will provide a list of such subsidiary entities of Securian Financial Group, Inc., and
Minnesota Life Insurance Company holdings upon request.
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Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations (continued)
AAM and Securian Asset Management, Inc. have entered into a sub-advisory investment
management agreement to invest in and manage Private Placements in separate accounts
for certain clients of AAM.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Principles which form the AAM Code of Ethics include:
• AAM employees shall strive at all times to act for the benefit of the client, placing
the client’s interest before the interests of any and all other persons.
• AAM employees shall avoid wherever possible conflicts with the interests of
clients.
• AAM employees are prohibited from holding or purchasing the common stock of
a client for whom the Firm performs advisory services.
• AAM employees shall, in an accurate and timely manner, report any and all
transactions and activities that have the potential to conflict with the interests of
AAM clients as required by the Firm’s Code of Ethics.
• AAM and its employees shall strive to render in every transaction and account,
timely and accurate research, prudent advice, carefully considered and objective
portfolio decisions, best execution, fair valuation, timely settlement, accurate
reporting, and sound accounting.
• AAM and its employees shall, in promoting AAM to current and prospective
clients, provide only balanced, truthful, documented, and substantiated claims
and illustrations consistent with SEC rules and regulations.
A copy of the AAM Code of Ethics is available to any client or prospective client upon
request by contacting AAM’s Chief Compliance Officer at
chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
AAM does not maintain any proprietary or in-house investment accounts. Any
transactions we execute through our broker-dealer relationships are fully allocated to the
accounts of clients we manage as an investment adviser. By not maintaining proprietary
accounts AAM eliminates conflicts of interest associated with combining client and in-
house investment activity
In addition to principles summarized in the Code of Ethics, AAM maintains strict and
detailed procedures designed to monitor employee personal trading. The Compliance
Officer reviews all reported transactions for appropriateness, conflicts of interest and
compliance with current law and the AAM Code of Ethics. The review includes a
comparison of advisory person transactions versus employee annual holdings, the
Restricted List, client portfolio holdings and trading activity, and recommendations.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading (continued)
Any violations are reported to the Board of Directors together with actions taken to
resolve the violations (including discussions, sanctions, fines, and other such actions).
As discussed in Item 10, AAM is a member of the General Partner of the Zazove
Investment Grade Blend Convertible Fund, L.P. (“IIG Fund”). When AAM recommends
that its clients invest in the IIG Fund, AAM faces a conflict due to the receipt of its share
of fees derived as General Partner of the fund. As further discussed in Item 10, AAM is
affiliated with Securian Asset Management, Inc. When appropriate, AAM recommends
that clients and prospects invest assets with its affiliate through sub-advisory
arrangements for which AAM shares in client fees.
The fact that its affiliate has separately engaged AAM as a sub-adviser creates a further
conflict of interest.
AAM mitigates these conflicts by ensuring that any recommendation to invest is
consistent with client investment objectives and making full and fair disclosure of these
relationships prior to client investment. AAM is responsible to distribute Form ADV
disclosures prepared by sub-advisers in advance of client investment under sub-adviser
arrangements and thereafter when material changes have been disclosed by same.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Unless otherwise instructed by the client, in a discretionary account, AAM has full
discretion to place orders for the execution of transactions through such brokers or dealers
(referred to collectively as "Brokers") as AAM determines to select. In selecting Brokers to
execute transactions, AAM will seek the best overall terms available. In assessing the best
overall terms available for any transaction, AAM will consider such factors as it deems
relevant, including the breadth of the market in the security; the price of the security; the
reliability, financial condition and execution capability of the Broker; research services;
reasonableness of the commission or bid/ask spread; and other factors. Accordingly,
transactions will not always be executed at the lowest possible commission.
AAM does not receive any computer hardware, software, and services; or quotation
terminals from any broker. To avoid the conflict of receiving benefits or other products and
services paid for through client brokerage commissions, AAM maintains no relationships
with Brokers that provide AAM with equipment or services that could be considered soft
dollars.
AAM’s designated sub-advisers may utilize soft dollars; such practices are disclosed in sub-
adviser Form ADV disclosures.
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Item 12 – Brokerage Practices (continued)
AAM does not consider, in selecting or recommending Brokers, whether they receive client
referrals from the Brokers. We place our clients’ interest in receiving most favorable
execution first in any selection or recommendation of Brokers used to execute transactions.
In the event that the client directs AAM to use a particular Broker in executing its
transactions, there can be no assurance that the most favorable price or execution will be
achieved when compared to non-directed brokerage transactions. In certain situations,
AAM will engage in the practice of placing aggregate orders for the purchase or sale of
securities on behalf of its clients. It is often the case that a larger value transaction can be
executed at a more favorable price than multiple smaller orders. In addition, larger broker
transactions will typically be executed at lower commission costs on a per-dollar basis
than multiple small orders. In all cases in which an aggregate order to purchase or sell
securities is placed by AAM, each account that participates in the aggregated order will
participate at the average price and all transaction costs will be shared on a pro-rata basis.
AAM will act in good faith in the allocation of aggregated orders such that no account is
favored over any other account.
In limited circumstances, AAM will execute cross transactions between client accounts in
which one client will purchase securities or other financial instruments held by another
client (“cross trades”), only so long as neither AAM nor any affiliate receives any
compensation for executing the transaction. We will conduct a cross trade only when it
complies with our cross-trade policies and procedures, through a broker-dealer, when it is
not prohibited under the applicable client’s investment restrictions or applicable law,
when the client has provided consent, and when we believe it is in the best interests of
both the selling account and the buying account.
Cross trades present an inherent conflict of interest because AAM represents the interests
of both the selling account and the buying account in the same transaction. As a result,
clients for whom we execute cross trades bear the risk that one or more clients in the cross
trade may be treated more favorably by us than another party, particularly in cases where
a party pays us a higher management or performance-based fee or allocation.
Additionally, there is a risk that the price of a security or other instrument bought or sold
through a cross trade will not be as favorable as it might have been had the trade been
executed in the open market or that a client receives a security that is difficult to dispose
of in a market transaction. This could happen, for example, if market quotations used to
determine the cross-trade price do not reflect the price that would be obtained in an actual
market transaction.
AAM maintains policies and procedures that are intended to mitigate these potential
conflicts of interest and help ensure that cross trades are in the best interests of, and
appropriate for, all clients involved. To address these and other concerns associated with
cross trades, our policies generally require that cross trades be effected at the independent
“current market price” of the security or other instrument, as determined by reference to
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independent third-party market sources, and that we execute cross trades through a
broker-dealer, when we believe the cross trade is in the best interests of both the buying
account and selling account.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, AAM will only enter into an agency cross transaction if we
reasonably believe the transaction is appropriate for participating client accounts and that
the transaction can be effected in a manner which achieves the best price and execution in
light of all the relevant factors. Any client who has consented to participate in agency
cross transactions can revoke the forgoing authorization at any time by providing AAM
with written notice of such revocation.
AAM is not required to use cross trades under any circumstances.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
The Chief Investment Officer is responsible for oversight of all investment activities,
including portfolio management and trading. Portfolio Managers report to the Chief
Executive Officer for administrative matters and to the Chief Investment Officer for
investment matters. Portfolio Managers are responsible for ongoing portfolio monitoring
and compliance with investment guidelines with support from an external service
provider that conducts daily testing. All portfolios are reviewed on an annual basis, or
more frequently, with the respective portfolio management team by the Chief Investment
Officer. The portfolio reviews include a discussion of portfolio structure given client
guidelines and restrictions, compliance with client and regulatory guidelines,
performance, diversification of issues, risk management and other issues. The Chief
Investment Officer maintains a written summary of the reviews.
AAM provides clients with access to daily holdings, transaction summaries, and other
reports through an online reporting portal. Clients access this information by logging on
with unique identifiers and passwords. Clients maintain custody bank relationships and
grant AAM, and AAM service providers, access to daily and monthly custody transaction
detail. An external service provider reconciles custody transactions to the reporting portal
database. In addition, clients receive monthly statements directly from their custodians.
AAM encourages clients to compare reports and portal data provided by AAM to these
custody statements. AAM periodically visits its clients.
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Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
AAM does not currently but may in the future, enter into written agreements with certain
persons who solicit investment advisory clients for the Adviser. The compensation for
this service would be a percentage of the prospective investment advisory fee to be paid
by the new client. Any such fee would be paid in accordance with the provisions of Rule
206(4)-1 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended and applicable state
regulations. No additional charge would be required of a person who becomes a client of
the Adviser through such solicitation agreements. In all events, such payments are fully
disclosed to the client. The cost of any referral fee is borne entirely by AAM. In addition,
AAM employs sales and marketing personnel who are paid a salary plus commission for
new account development.
Item 15 - Custody
Based on the technical interpretation of the custody rule, AAM is deemed to have
“constructive” custody of the assets (cash and securities) held by its client invested in the
private fund Zazove Investment Grade Blend Convertible Fund, LP (“IIG Fund”). Although
the IIG Fund is managed by an unaffiliated investment adviser, AAM’s 25% ownership in
the General Partner of the IIG Fund (A/Z Management, LLC) conveys “control” of the
General Partner to AAM. This conclusion stems from the definition of control found in the
Form ADV Glossary. As a practical matter, AAM does not manage IIG Fund assets and
does not operationally have access to the custodial account where IIG Fund cash and
securities are held. As the investment adviser of the IIG Fund, Zazove Associates LLC is
responsible to ensure that the IIG Fund is subject to an annual fund audit by a PCAOB
registered and inspected accounting firm in accordance with the custody rule.
Notwithstanding the General Partner relationship discussed above, AAM does not maintain
custody of client funds or securities. Clients maintain separate relationships with qualified
custodians they select or have in place at their discretion. AAM encourages clients to
compare statements they receive from their custodians to those provided by AAM.
Where AAM receives management fees in advance of services provided, as discussed in
Item 5, AAM operates in a manner deemed consistent with the fact that it does not maintain
custody of client assets by not directly debiting advisory fees from client funds, limiting
billing to no more than three months in advance, and providing detailed statements.
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Item 16 – Investment Discretion
AAM offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Unless otherwise instructed
by the client, AAM has full discretion to direct the investments of the portfolios that it
manages, including decisions as to whether, when and how to buy, sell, exchange, invest,
reinvest, or retain assets for the portfolio. All such actions must be consistent with the
investment policies that are set forth in the Investment Management Agreement. If
instructed by the client, AAM offers non-discretionary services, in which the client has the
ultimate decision regarding the purchase or sale of investments. For those accounts which
are non-discretionary, AAM obtains client approval for each transaction. Non-discretionary
accounts may therefore not receive the same opportunities as discretionary accounts to
participate in transactions, or if provided opportunities, a non-discretionary account may not
provide approval in time to participate in all opportunities. This could result in different
performance for non-discretionary clients. For non-discretionary services, a possible
disadvantage includes missed investment opportunities, which are of a time sensitive
nature, due to delays in securing client approval.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
AAM generally neither votes, nor accepts authority to vote client securities. AAM’s focus
as a fixed-income investment adviser for insurance company clients presents little chance
that clients gain voting rights or an opportunity to participate in voting solicitations.
Occasionally, through equity ownership consequential to investment in the convertible bond
strategy, voting solicitations are received by AAM directly from the clients’ custodians or
transfer agents. It is AAM’s policy to forward all proxy voting material to the client.
Where AAM manages equity securities on behalf of clients, AAM does not accept proxy
voting authority. Certain sub-advisers designated by AAM to manage assets on behalf of
clients do have the authority to vote proxies on behalf of such clients. The proxy voting
practices of such sub-advisers are disclosed in their respective Form ADV disclosures
which are distributed to applicable AAM clients.
Similarly, AAM is an investment advisory firm that directs their focus and resources on
insurance investment management and generally does not pursue, on behalf of its clients,
recovery from class action settlements. AAM disclaims any obligation to determine if
securities held or sold by its clients are subject to a pending or resolved class action lawsuit,
has no duty to evaluate a client’s eligibility to participate in the proceeds of a securities
class action settlement or verdict, and has no obligation or responsibility to initiate litigation
to recover damages on behalf of clients who have sustained financial losses due to the
actions, misconduct, or negligence by corporate management of issuers whose securities are
held by AAM’s clients. When AAM receives notice of a class action, lawsuit, settlement, or
verdict affecting securities held by a client, it will forward all notices and accompanying
materials to the client.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
AAM has no financial conditions or information to disclose that a client would consider
reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual agreements, including
handling the discretionary responsibility authorized to manage client assets or care for
prepaid management fees.
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PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
John L. Schaefer, CFA
Principal, Chairman, and
Chief Executive Officer
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about John L. Schaefer that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
Educational Background and Business Experience
John L. Schaefer, CFA
Year of Birth: 1960
• AAM, Chief Executive Officer - Oversees all functions within the firm and
manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since 2002)
• Previously a Managing Director of the Insurance Asset Management Group atZurich
Scudder Investments
• BBA in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Notre Dame
• MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
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Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Schaefer or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Schaefer is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
AAM has arrangements with a related investment adviser, Zazove Associates LLC. AAM
owns 25% of A/Z Management, LLC, the General Partner of Zazove Investment Grade
Blend Convertible Fund, LP (IIG Fund). As an owner of AAM, John indirectly
participates in this compensation.
Supervision
Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with
AAM’s compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment
restrictions of each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Marco A. Bravo, CFA
Principal, Vice President, and Senior Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Marco A. Bravo that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Educational Background and Business Experience
Marco A. Bravo, CFA
Year of Birth: 1968
• AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At
AAM since 1995)
• Previously an Investor Services Advisor at Templeton Management LTD
• Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from University of Toronto
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Bravo or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Bravo is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation other
than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
AAM has arrangements with a related investment adviser, Zazove Associates LLC. AAM
owns 25% of A/Z Management, LLC, the General Partner of Zazove Investment Grade
Blend Convertible Fund, LP (IIG Fund). As an owner of AAM, Marco indirectly
participates in this compensation
Supervision
Marco is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
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Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Scott A. Edwards, CFA
Principal, Director of Structured Products, and Senior Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Scott A. Edwards that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Educational Background and Business Experience
Scott A. Edwards, CFA
Year of Birth: 1961
• AAM, Director of Structured Products - Responsible for MBS, ABS and CMBS
securities. Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since 2002)
• Previously a Senior Vice President and leader of the ABS/CMBS sector team at
Zurich Scudder Investments
• Has also worked in the capital markets divisions of Salomon Brothers, Smith Barney
and UBS Securities
• BS in Accounting from Lehigh University
• MBA in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Edwards or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Edwards is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Edwards for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Scott is supervised by Tim Senechalle, Chief Investment Officer (312-845-2325).
Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with
AAM’s compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment
restrictions of each client via automated systems and other reports.
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The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Kevin K. Adams, CFA
Principal, Vice President, and Senior Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Kevin K. Adams that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Educational Background and Business Experience
Kevin K. Adams, CFA
Year of Birth: 1967
• AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients and co-
authors AAM’s Monthly Economic Outlook (At AAM since 1993)
• Previously worked as a Registered Representative for the National Business
Association
• BS in Corporate Communications from Northern Illinois University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Adams or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Adams is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Adams for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Kevin is supervised by John Schafer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of each
client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
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development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Timothy J. Senechalle, CFA
Principal & Chief Investment
Officer
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Timothy J. Senechalle that
supplements the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief
Compliance Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Educational Background and Business Experience
Timothy J. Senechalle, CFA
Year of Birth: 1978
• AAM, Chief Investment Officer - Oversees client portfolio management
throughout the firm, sets broad investment policy and is responsible for the
management of client portfolios. (At AAM since 1999)
• BS in Finance from the University of Illinois
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Senechalle or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Senechalle is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Senechalle for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Timothy is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349).
Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with
AAM’s compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment
restrictions of each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
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development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the Investment
Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM centralized trade
desk.
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PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Daniel C. Byrnes, CFA
President and Principal
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Daniel C. Byrnes that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Daniel C. Byrnes, CFA
Year of Birth: 1978
• AAM, President – Oversees the investment and portfolio management functions
of the firm (At AAM since 2003)
• AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients
• Previously worked as an accountant at CNA Insurance
• BS in Finance from the University of Illinois
• MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Byrnes or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Byrnes is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Byrnes for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Daniel is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Michael W. McLaughlin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Michael W. McLaughlin that
supplements the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief
Compliance Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Michael W. McLaughlin, CFA
Year of Birth: 1980
• AAM, Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since
2004)
• Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Investment Accountant at
AAM
• BS in Business Administration and BS in Accounting from Illinois State University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. McLaughlin or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. McLaughlin is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
McLaughlin for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Michael is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349).
Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with
AAM’s compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment
restrictions of each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senchalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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FORM ADV
UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Allison A. Weisnicht, CFA
Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Allison A. Weisnicht that
supplements the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief
Compliance Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsa.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Allison A. Weisnicht, CFA
Year of Birth: 1986
• AAM, Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At AAM since
2008)
• Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Operations Specialist at
AAM
• BS in Finance and Business Administration from John Carroll University
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mrs. Weisnicht or her integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mrs. Weisnicht is not engaged in any material investment-related business or
occupation other than through her relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to
Mrs. Weisnicht for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Allison is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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FORM ADV
UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Greg Ortquist, CFA
Principal, Vice President, and Senior Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Greg Ortquist that supplements the
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Greg Ortquist, CFA
Year of Birth: 1970
• AAM, Senior Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients (At
AAM since 2017)
• Previously worked as a Portfolio Manager at Securian Asset Management, Inc.
• BA in Accounting from Gustavus Adophus College
• Master of Business Administration - University of Minnesota, Carlson School of
Business
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered
by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations.
To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified,
professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere to a strict
Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Ortquist or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Ortquist is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Ortquist for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Greg is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Patryk Carwinski, CFA
Portfolio Manager
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Patryk Carwinski that supplements
the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Patryk Carwinski,
CFA
Year of Birth: 1984
• AAM, Portfolio Manager - Manages portfolios for AAM clients
• Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager at AAM, Associate at Loan
Management Solutions, and as a Services Coordinator for the City of Chicago
• BA in Science in Economics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Master of Arts in Economics - University of Illinois at Chicago
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification offered
by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three examinations.
To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-hour exams,
possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years of qualified,
professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere to a strict
Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Carwinski or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Carwinski is not engaged in any material investment-related business or
occupation other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Carwinski for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Patryk is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Peter Wirtala, CFA
Insurance Strategist
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Peter Wirtala that supplements the
Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You should have
received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance
Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions about the
contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone numbers
listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Peter Wirtala, CFA
Year of Birth: 1985
• AAM, Insurance Strategist - Analyzes client insurance operations and liabilities
to develop customized investment solutions for clients.
• Previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Manager and Portfolio Manager at AAM.
• BA in Business Administration from University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is a professional certification
offered by the CFA Institute to financial analysts who complete a series of three
examinations. To become a CFA Charter holder, candidates must pass each of three six-
hour exams, possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have 4 years
of qualified, professional work experience. CFA charter holders are obligated to adhere
to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards governing their professional conduct. For more
information about this designation, go to https://www.cfainstitute.org/.
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mr. Wirtala or his integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mr. Wirtala is not engaged in any material investment-related business or occupation
other than through his relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mr.
Wirtala for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Peter is supervised by John Schaefer, Chief Executive Officer (312-845-2349). Chelsea
Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with AAM’s
compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment restrictions of
each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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FORM ADV
UNIFORM APPLICATION FOR INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION
PART 2: Investment Adviser Brochure and Brochure Supplements
Part 2B – Brochure Supplements – December 31, 2024
Elizabeth Henderson, CFA
Principal, Head of Fixed Income and Director of Corporate Credit
ASSET ALLOCATION & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 700
Chicago, IL 60606-3798
Telephone: 312-263-2900
Facsimile: 312-263-1196
This brochure supplement provides information about Elizabeth Henderson that
supplements the Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) brochure. You
should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Chelsea Klassa, Chief
Compliance Officer if you did not receive AAM’s brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement at the principal place of business and telephone
numbers listed above, or through electronic mail at chelsea.klassa@aamcompany.com.
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
Educational Background and Business Experience
Elizabeth Henderson
Year of Birth: 1974
• AAM, Head of Fixed Income and Director of Corporate Credit – Responsible for
AAM’s Corporate Credit, Structured Product and Municipal Bond sectors, including
the management of research analysts and traders. Manages portfolios for AAM clients.
(At AAM since 2002).
• Previously a Director at Fitch Ratings and Vice President at Lincoln Investment
Management, responsible for sectors including Media and Telecom
• BS in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, graduating with
Honors and Distinction
• MBA in Finance, Marketing and Analytical Consulting from Northwestern
University’s Kellogg School of Management
Disciplinary Information
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to our clients’ or prospective
clients’ evaluation of Mrs. Henderson or her integrity as a fiduciary.
Other Business Activities
Mrs. Henderson is not engaged in any material investment-related business or
occupation other than through her relationship with AAM.
Additional Compensation
No individual or entity who is not an AAM client provides an economic benefit to Mrs.
Henderson for providing advisory services.
Supervision
Henderson is supervised by Tim Senechalle, Chief Investment Officer (312-845-2325).
Chelsea Klassa, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the individual’s compliance with
AAM’s compliance program. AAM also monitors compliance with investment
restrictions of each client via automated systems and other reports.
The Investment Strategy Committee, led by Tim Senechalle, CFA, Chief Investment
Officer, generates broad portfolio themes, such as target sector allocations, that form the
basis for our ongoing portfolio structure. We strive to have thematic consistency across
portfolios with the customization to client guidelines a key deliverable of our investment
management service. Mr. Senechalle supervises the assigned portfolio managers’
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Part 2B – Asset Allocation & Management Company, LLC (AAM) – December 31, 2024
development and maintenance of customized portfolios using periodic portfolio reviews,
guideline compliance reporting, and daily trade activity review. Additionally, AAM’s
centralized trade desk is staffed with sector heads who are also members of the
Investment Strategy Committee. All client trades are executed through the AAM
centralized trade desk.
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