Overview
Assets Under Management: $157 million
Headquarters: RANCHO SANTA FE, CA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 57
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (BULL OAK CAPITAL - FORM ADV PART 2A)
Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
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$0 | $1,000,000 | 0.00% |
$1,000,001 | and above | 1.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
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$1 million | $0 | 0.00% |
$5 million | $60,000 | 1.20% |
$10 million | $135,000 | 1.35% |
$50 million | $735,000 | 1.47% |
$100 million | $1,485,000 | 1.48% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 57
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 86.41
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 309
Discretionary Accounts: 309
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 170325
Last Filing Date: 2024-06-19 00:00:00
Website: https://www.youtube.com/@bulloak
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: BULL OAK CAPITAL - FORM ADV PART 2A (2025-03-20)
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FIRM BROCHURE
FORM ADV PART 2A
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Bull Oak Capital, LLC. If you
have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (858) 999-3550 or by email at:
info@bulloak.com The information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Bull Oak Capital, LLC is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Bull Oak Capital LLC’s CRD number is: 170325.
16236 San Dieguito Rd., Ste 4-22
#675752
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067-5752
(858) 999-3550
www.bulloak.com
info@bulloak.com
VERSION: 2/24/2025
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ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES
The purpose of this page is to inform you of any material changes since the last annual update to this brochure. If you
are receiving this brochure for the first time, this section may not be relevant to you. Bull Oak Capital reviews and
updates our brochure at least annually to make sure that it remains current.
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual amendment of Bull Oak Capital on 02/06/2024 are
described below. Material changes relate to Bull Oak Capital’s policies, practices, or conflicts of interests.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
Pursuant to SEC Rules, Bull Oak Capital will ensure that clients receive a summary of any materials changes to this
Brochure within 120 days of the close of Bull Oak Capital’s fiscal year. Additionally, as the firm experiences material
changes in the future, we will send you a summary of our “Material Changes” under separate cover. For more
information about the firm, please visit bulloak.com or call (858) 999-3550.
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ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1: COVER PAGE
ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES………………………………………………………….…………………………………2
ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................... 4
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION… ........................................................................................................ 7
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY-SIDE MANAGEMENT ................................................. 9
ITEM 7: TYPES OF CLIENTS .......................................................................................................................... 9
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND
RISK OF INVESTMENT LOSS ............................................................................................................ 9
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 10
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ................................................... 10
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING ................................................................................ 11
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES ............................................................................................................. 12
ITEM 13: REVIEWS OF ACCOUNTS .............................................................................................................. 13
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ..................................................................... 13
ITEM 15: CUSTODY ..................................................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION .......................................................................................................... 14
ITEM 17: VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES (PROXY VOTING) ........................................................................... 14
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 14
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ITEM 4 - ADVISORY BUSINESS
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Bull Oak Capital, LLC (hereinafter “Bull Oak”) is a Limited Liability Company organized in the state of California. Bull
Oak became registered as an Investment Advisor with the SEC on March 2014. The principal owner is Ryan
Anthony Hughes.
B. Types of Advisory Services
As discussed below, Bull Oak offers to its clients (primarily individuals and high net worth individuals but can
include others) varying levels of investment advisory services, in addition to financial planning and related
consulting services.
Tier 3: Core Planning
Bull Oak’s Core Planning service offers comprehensive financial planning designed to lay the foundation for a
client’s financial future. Upon engagement for the Tier 3: Core Planning services, clients can gain access to, to the
extent applicable:
Insurance Review
• Comprehensive Financial Plan
• Net Worth Tracking & Progress Report
• High-Yield Cash Account
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• End of Year Tax Planning
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Investment Management
• Real Estate & Investment Property Planning
• Estate Plan Review
Tier 2: Professional
Bull Oak’s Professional service offers a higher level of financial planning as it incorporates deeper analysis and
more related services. In addition to the above services offered in Tier 3: Core Planning, the Tier 2: Professional tier
can also provide, to the extent applicable:
Job Offer Package Review
• Estate Plan Meeting & Document Creation
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• CPA Tax Planning, Preparation, & Filing
Tier 1: Concierge
Bull Oak’s Concierge service is designed for high-net-worth clients who desire personalized service and
comprehensive wealth management. In addition to the above services offered in Tier 3: Core Planning and Tier 2:
Professional, the Tier 1: Concierge tier can also provide, to the extent applicable:
• Prioritized Meetings
• Advanced Charitable Planning
• Private Deal Review
• Post-Exit Estate, Cash Flow, and Investment Allocation Planning
• Second Generation Education and Legacy Planning
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Portfolio Management
Bull Oak’s various other service offerings may also be combined with Bull Oak’s discretionary portfolio
management services, for an additional asset-based fee. Bull Oak offers ongoing portfolio management services
based on the individual goals, objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance of each client. Bull Oak will outline the
client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk tolerance levels). Portfolio management services include, but
are not limited to, the following: investment strategy, asset allocation, asset selection, risk tolerance, regular
portfolio monitoring.
Bull Oak evaluates the current investments of each client with respect to their risk tolerance levels and time
horizon. Bull Oak will request discretionary authority from clients in order to select securities and execute
transactions without permission from the client prior to each transaction.
Bull Oak seeks to provide that investment decisions are made in accordance with the fiduciary duties owed to its
accounts and without consideration of Bull Oak’s economic, investment, or other financial interests. To meet its
fiduciary obligations, Bull Oak attempts to avoid, among other things, investment or trading practices that
systematically advantage or disadvantage certain client portfolios, and accordingly, Bull Oak’s policy is to seek fair
and equitable allocation of investment opportunities/transactions among its clients to avoid favoring one client
over another over time. It is Bull Oak’s policy to allocate investment opportunities and transactions it identifies as
being appropriate and prudent among its clients on a fair and equitable basis over time.
Services Limited to Specific Types of Investments
Bull Oak generally limits its investment advice to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). However, it may also include
equities, mutual funds, fixed income securities, ETPs, cryptocurrencies, treasury inflation protected/inflation-linked
bonds, and other financial instruments Bull Oak may deem appropriate on a case-by-case basis. Bull Oak may use
other securities as well to help diversify a portfolio when applicable.
Miscellaneous
Limitations of Financial Planning and Non-Investment Consulting Services
As indicated above, to the extent requested by the client, Bull Oak may provide financial planning and related
consulting services regarding non-investment related matters, such as estate planning, tax planning, insurance, etc.
Bull Oak does not serve as a law firm or accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal
or accounting services. Accordingly, Bull Oak does not prepare estate planning documents or tax returns. To the
extent requested by a client, Bull Oak may recommend the services of other professionals for implementation
services (E.g., attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, etc.). Depending upon the level of service the client
engages with Bull Oak, Bull Oak may cover the cost for such services. Regardless, Bull Oak does not receive an
economic benefit from arrangements between clients and referred third parties. The client is under no obligation
to engage the services of any such recommended professional. The client retains absolute discretion over all such
implementation decisions and is free to accept or reject any recommendation from Bull Oak and/or its
representatives. If the client engages any recommended unaffiliated professional, and a dispute arises thereafter
relative to such engagement, the client agrees to seek recourse exclusively from and against the engaged
professional.
Retirement Rollovers
A client or prospective client leaving an employer typically has four options regarding an existing retirement plan
(and may engage in a combination of these options): (i) leave the money in the former employer’s plan, if
permitted, (ii) roll over the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted, (iii) roll
over to an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”), or (iv) cash out the account value (which could, depending upon
the client’s age, result in adverse tax consequences). If Bull Oak recommends that a client roll over their retirement
plan assets into an account to be managed by Bull Oak, such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if Bull
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Oak will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the rollover. No client is under any obligation
to roll over retirement plan assets to an account managed by Bull Oak.
ERISA / IRC Fiduciary Acknowledgment
When Bull Oak provides investment advice to a client regarding the client’s retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, it does so as a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way Bull Oak makes money creates some conflicts with client interests, so Bull Oak
operates under a special rule that requires it to act in the client’s best interest and not put its interests ahead of the
client’s. Under this special rule's provisions, Bull Oak must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give prudent advice);
• Never put its financial interests ahead of the client’s when making recommendations (give loyal advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that Bull Oak gives advice that is in the client’s best
interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for Bull Oak’s services; and
• Give the client basic information about conflicts of interest.
Legacy Engagements
Certain of Bull Oak’s clients remain engaged with Bull Oak for legacy services and/or fee arrangements, which
services and/or fee arrangements are not described in this Brochure and are no longer offered to new clients. Such
legacy clients are advised to consult their executed agreement(s) with Bull Oak for further details.
Client Obligations
In performing its services, Bull Oak shall not be required to verify any information received from the client or from
the client’s other designated professionals and is expressly authorized to rely thereon. Moreover, each client is
advised that it remains their responsibility to promptly notify Bull Oak if there is ever any change in their financial
situation or investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising Bull Oak’s previous
recommendations and/or services.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
Bull Oak shall provide investment advisory services specific to the needs of each client. Specific client investment
strategies and their implementation are dependent upon the client’s current situation (income, tax levels, and risk
tolerance levels). Clients may not impose restrictions in investing on certain securities or types of securities in
accordance with their values or beliefs. Bull Oak reserves the right to either reject client-imposed restrictions or
end the client relationship. Client-imposed restrictions will not be effective unless accepted by Bull Oak in writing.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
A wrap fee program is an investment program where the investor pays one stated fee that includes management
fees, transaction costs, fund expenses, and other administrative fees. Bull Oak does not participate in any wrap fee
programs.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Bull Oak managed $196,175,570 in total assets, all of which were on a discretionary
basis.
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ITEM 5 - FEES AND COMPENSATION
A. Financial Planning Fees
Tier 3: Core Planning
The Core Planning service is offered as an annual agreement for a total base fixed fee of $12,350. This agreement
renews automatically on a year-to-year basis. The Financial Planning fee is typically paid monthly in arrears. For
example, in April, the fee would be calculated as $12,350/12 = $1,029.17. The Financial Planning fee may be
adjusted based on the complexity and scope of the services required. Any such additional charges will be outlined
in the Client’s Investment Advisory Agreement (“IAA”), if applicable. In no event will Bull Oak solicit or require
prepayment of $1,200 or more in fees six months or more in advance. Clients who elect to receive Bull Oak’s
discretionary portfolio management services in addition to Financial Planning will incur a separate and additional
asset-based annual fee, as detailed in the Assets Under Management Fees section of this document.
Tier 2: Professional
The Professional Planning service is offered as an annual agreement for a total base fixed fee of $15,500. This
agreement renews automatically on a year-to-year basis. The Financial Planning fee is typically paid monthly in
arrears. For example, in April, the fee would be calculated as $15,500/12 = $1,291.67. The Financial Planning fee
may be adjusted based on the complexity and scope of the services required. Any such additional charges will be
outlined in the Client’s Investment Advisory Agreement (“IAA”), if applicable. In no event will Bull Oak solicit or
require prepayment of $1,200 or more in fees six months or more in advance. Clients who elect to receive Bull
Oak’s discretionary portfolio management services in addition to Financial Planning will incur a separate and
additional asset-based annual fee, as detailed in the Assets Under Management Fees section of this document.
Tier 1: Concierge
The Core Planning service is offered as an annual agreement for a total base fixed fee of $31,000. This agreement
renews automatically on a year-to-year basis. The Financial Planning fee is typically paid monthly in arrears. For
example, in April, the fee would be calculated as $31,000/12 = $2,583.33. The Financial Planning fee may be
adjusted based on the complexity and scope of the services required. Any such additional charges will be outlined
in the Client’s Investment Advisory Agreement (“IAA”), if applicable. In no event will Bull Oak solicit or require
prepayment of $1,200 or more in fees six months or more in advance. Clients who elect to receive Bull Oak’s
discretionary portfolio management services in addition to Financial Planning will incur a separate and additional
asset-based annual fee, as detailed in the Assets Under Management Fees section of this document.
Fee Adjustments
Annual fixed fees for ongoing Core Planning, Professional, and Concierge tier services can be adjusted up on an
annual basis, based on changes to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (“CPI-U”). Adjustments will
typically reflect changes in the CPI-U from the preceding year but may be rounded to the nearest practical figure to
ensure simplicity and clarity (E.g., $15,750 rather than the precise fractional amount of $15,742.57). Adjustments
can be made each year the relevant services agreement remains in effect, in the calendar month in which the
agreement was initially executed, based on the CPI-U data from the preceding year. Monthly fixed fees can be
adjusted up, in direct proportion to the change in the CPI-U for the prior year. In no event will it be adjusted down.
Adjustments made pursuant to this paragraph after the first full year of continuous services can be calculated based
upon the client’s monthly fee. Subsequent adjustments can be calculated based upon the client’s then-current
fixed monthly fee. In an inflationary environment, this means that existing clients may pay higher fees than new
clients.
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Assets Under Management Fees
For the Core Planning, Professional, and Concierge tier clients who also elect to receive Bull Oak’s discretionary
portfolio management services, such portfolio management services will be subject to a separate and additional
asset-based annual fee schedule.
Value of Assets Under Management
First $1,000,000
Above $1,000,000
Annual Management Fee
0.00%
0.35%
For purposes of calculating assets under management, Bull Oak will consider all investment management accounts
that constitute “household” of the client’s assets. Typically, a client’s household consists of any spouse, parent,
child, partner, or sibling who resides at the same mailing address as the Client. The asset under management fee is
a blended fee and is calculated by assessing the percentage rates using the predefined levels of assets as shown in
the above chart. The client will be billed monthly in arrears. Bull Oak reserves the right to reduce, increase up to
1.5% for AUM above $1,000,000 (upon receiving client’s consent), or waive the minimum account size, terminate
accounts that fall below the minimum established requirements, require additional funds be deposited to bring a
client account value up to the required minimum or waive advisory fees and account minimums for employee,
employee-related, or affiliate employee accounts.
Bull Oak’s fees are generally not negotiable in the sole discretion of Bull Oak. Although Bull Oak believes its fees
are competitive, Client is hereby advised that lower fees for comparable services may be available from other
sources. Bull Oak may amend its fee schedule at any time by providing written notice to Client.
Fee Negotiability and Alternative Fee Arrangements
Bull Oak reserves the right to negotiate its fees, or engage in alternative fee arrangements not described herein,
based upon various objective and subjective factors, including but not limited to: the representative assigned to
the account, the amount of assets to be invested, the complexity of the engagement, the anticipated number of
meetings and servicing needs, related accounts, future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets,
negotiations with the client, and other factors. As a result, similarly situated clients may be differing fees, and
comparable advisory services may be available from other investment advisers for similar or lower fees. Before
engaging Bull Oak to provide investment advisory services, clients are required to enter into an agreement with
Bull Oak, setting forth the terms and conditions of the engagement (including termination), which describes the
fees and services to be provided.
The agreement between Bull Oak and the client will continue in effect until terminated by either party in
accordance with the terms of the agreement. Clients may terminate their agreement within five (5) business days of
signing their Investment Advisory Agreement, without penalty and with full refund of Bull Oak’s fees. Thereafter,
their agreement shall continue in effect until terminated by Bull Oak or the Client in writing. The termination of the
relationship will be effective as of the date of the terminating party’s written notice. In the event Bull Oak’s services
are terminated prior to the expiration of the agreement, Bull Oak is entitled to a pro-rata fee to ensure that the
annual fixed fee for its tier planning service and its portfolio management services is met.
Due to factors such as value of services rendered to client at the onset of an engagement, no refunds are provided
and no pro-rata billing is assessed.
B. Payment of Portfolio Management Fees
Bull Oak’s tier planning service and asset-based portfolio management fees are withdrawn directly from the client's
accounts by the custodian upon receiving client's written authorization on a monthly basis. Fees are paid in arrears.
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For purposes of calculating assets under management, Bull Oak will consider all investment management accounts
which constitute “household” of the Client’s assets. Typically, a Client’s household consists of any spouse, parent,
child, partner or sibling who resides at the same mailing address as the Client.
C. Client Responsibility For Third Party Fees
Clients are responsible for the payment of all third-party fees (i.e. custodian fees, brokerage fees, mutual fund fees,
transaction fees, etc.). Those fees are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by Bull Oak.
Please see Item 12 of this brochure regarding broker- dealer/custodian.
D. Prepayment of Fees
Bull Oak collects its Portfolio Management fees in arrears. It generally does not collect such fees in advance.
Annual fixed fees for the Core Planning, Professional, and Concierge tiers are generally payable on a monthly basis as
indicated above.
Legacy Engagements
As discussed in Item 4 above, certain of Bull Oak’s clients remain engaged with Bull Oak for legacy services and/or
fee arrangements, which services and/or fee arrangements are not described in this Brochure and are no longer
offered to new clients. Such legacy clients are advised to consult their executed agreement(s) with Bull Oak for further
details.
E. Outside Compensation For the Sale of Securities to Clients
Neither Bull Oak nor its supervised persons accept any compensation for the sale of securities or other investment
products, including asset-based sales charges or service fees from the sale of mutual funds.
ITEM 6 - PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES AND SIDE-BY- SIDE MANAGEMENT
Bull Oak does not accept performance-based fees or other fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client.
ITEM 7 - TYPES OF CLIENTS
Bull Oak generally provides advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth individuals.
ITEM 8 - METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, & RISK OF
INVESTMENT LOSS
Bull Oak believes that investors must diversify broadly and should avoid making unnecessarily large bets on any
one security, asset class, or geographic region. Bull Oak invests primarily in exchanged-traded funds in an attempt
to capture the returns of an entire asset class, rather than predict which securities within that asset class will
outperform. Bull Oak considers each client’s risk tolerance and time horizon when constructing a portfolio, ensuring
that investments align with their individual financial goals and comfort with risk.
Bull Oak regularly monitors portfolios to ensure that each client’s allocation to every security or asset class remains
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within acceptable ranges. When necessary, Bull Oak may buy or sell securities to bring the portfolio back towards
its targeted allocations.
Investing in securities, including exchange traded funds and mutual funds, always involves risk of loss which clients
should expect to bear. Specifically, client portfolios are exposed to the following primary risks:
• Market Risk – Economic, political, and issuer-specific events may cause the value of securities to rise or fall.
• Small Company Risk – Securities of small companies are often less liquid than those of large companies. As a
result, small company stocks may fluctuate relatively more in price.
• Foreign Securities and Currencies Risks – Foreign securities prices may decline or fluctuate because of
economic or political actions of foreign governments, and/or because of less regulated or less liquid securities
markets. Investors holding these securities are also exposed to foreign currency risk (the possibility that foreign
currency may fluctuate in value against the U.S. dollar).
• Emerging Markets Risk – Numerous emerging market countries have experienced serious economic and
political problems. Stock markets in many emerging market countries are relatively small, expensive to trade
and risky. Foreigners are sometimes limited in their ability to invest in, and withdraw assets from, these
markets.
• Credit Risk – The issuer of a security may be unable to make interest payments and/or repay principal when
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due. A downgrade to an issuer’s credit rating or a perceived change in an issuer’s financial strength may affect
a security’s value.
Interest Rate Risk – The prices of fixed income securities tend to move in the opposite direction of interest
rates. In general, fixed income securities with longer maturities are more sensitive to these price changes.
Income Risk – The potential for a decline in a fund’s income due to falling interest rates.
Inflation Risk (also called Purchasing Power Risk) – The cash flows from an investment may not be worth as
much in the future because of changes in purchasing power due to inflation.
• Tax Risks Related to Short Term Trading – Bull Oak may engage in short-term trading transactions. These
transactions may result in short term gains or losses for federal and state tax purposes, which may be taxed at a
higher rate than long-term strategies.
ITEM 9 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
A. Criminal or Civil Actions
There are no criminal or civil actions to report.
B. Administrative Proceedings
There are no administrative proceedings to report.
C. Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) Proceedings
There are no self-regulatory organization proceedings to report.
ITEM 10 - OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
A. Registration as a Broker/Dealer or Broker/Dealer Representative
Neither Bull Oak nor its representatives are registered as, or have pending applications to become, a broker/dealer
or a representative of a broker/dealer.
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B. Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading
Advisor
Neither Bull Oak nor its representatives are registered as or have pending applications to become either a Futures
Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or Commodity Trading Advisor or an associated person of the
foregoing entities.
C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and Possible Conflicts of Interests
Neither Bull Oak nor its representatives have any material relationships to this advisory business that would present
a possible conflict of interest.
All material conflicts of interest Under Section 260.238 (k) of the Corporations Code are disclosed regarding the
investment adviser, its representatives or any of its employees, which could be reasonably expected to impair the
rendering of unbiased and objective advice.
D. Selection of Other Advisers or Managers and How This Adviser is Compensated for Those Selections
Bull Oak does not utilize nor select third-party investment advisors. All assets are managed by Bull Oak
management.
ITEM 11 - CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS AND PERSONAL TRADING
A. Code of Ethics
Bull Oak has a written Code of Ethics that covers the following areas: Prohibited Purchases and Sales, Insider
Trading, Personal Securities Transactions, Exempted Transactions, Prohibited Activities, Conflicts of Interest, Gifts,
and Entertainment, Confidentiality, Service on a Board of Directors, Compliance Procedures, Compliance with
Laws and Regulations, Procedures and Reporting, Certification of Compliance, Reporting Violations, Compliance
Officer Duties, Training and Education, Recordkeeping, Annual Review, and Sanctions.
Additionally, Bull Oak has adopted a Code of Professional Conduct as recommended by the CFA Institute, Asset
Manager Code of Professional Conduct. Bull Oak's Code of Ethics is available free upon request to any client or
prospective client.
• To act in a professional and ethical manner at all times
• To act for the benefit of clients
• To act with independence and objectivity
• To act with skill, competence, and diligence
• To communicate with clients in a timely manner and accurate manner
• To uphold the rules governing capital markets
B. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
Bull Oak does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related person to Bull Oak or Bull Oak
has a material financial interest.
C. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients
In an effort to prevent conflicts of interest, it is the policy of Bull Oak that its associated persons are not permitted to
invest in the same securities purchased for clients. Should this change in the future, Bull Oak will revise its Code of
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Ethics and update this Brochure accordingly.
D. Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Clients’ Securities
Please see Item 11.C above.
ITEM 12 - BROKERAGE PRACTICES
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker/Dealers
We seek to recommend a custodian/broker that will hold your assets and execute transactions on terms that are
overall most advantageous when compared with other available providers and their services. We consider a wide
range of factors, including:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without a separate fee for
custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check requests, bill
payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), etc.)
• Availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment decisions • Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other fees, etc.) and
willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, security and stability
• Prior service to us and our clients
• Availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below
Bull Oak will never charge a premium or commission on transactions, beyond the actual cost imposed by the
broker-dealer/custodian.
For the benefit of no commissions or transaction fees, fully digital account opening, a large variety of security
options, and complete integration with software tools, Bull Oak recommends Altruist Financial LLC, an unaffiliated
SEC-registered broker dealer and FINRA/SIPC member, as the clients' custodian. Bull Oak does not receive any
research or other soft-dollar benefit by nature from its relationship with Altruist Financial LLC. Additionally, Bull Oak
does not receive any referrals in exchange for using Altruist Financial LLC as a broker dealer.
Generally, we combine multiple orders for shares of the same securities purchased for advisory accounts we
manage (this practice is commonly referred to as “block trading”). We will then distribute a portion of the shares to
participating accounts in a fair and equitable manner. The distribution of the shares purchased is typically
proportionate to the size of the account, but it is not based on account performance or the amount or structure of
management fees. Subject to our discretion, regarding particular circumstances and market conditions, when we
combine orders, each participating account pays an average price per share for all transactions and pays a
proportionate share of all transaction costs. Accounts owned by our firm or persons associated with our firm may
participate in block trading with your accounts; however, they will not be given preferential treatment.
B. Research and Other Soft-Dollar Benefits
We do not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for advice rendered to our
clients. Altruist Financial LLC receives revenue on brokerage accounts opened through the Altruist platform.
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While Bull Oak has no formal soft dollars program in which soft dollars are used to pay for third- party services, Bull
Oak recommends Altruist Financial LLC due to its complete integration with software tools and fully digital account
opening.
C. Brokerage for Client Referrals
Bull Oak receives no referrals from a broker-dealer or third party in exchange for using that broker- dealer or third
party.
D. Clients Directing Which Broker/Dealer/Custodian to Use
Bull Oak will require clients to use a specific broker-dealer to execute transactions.
E. Aggregating (Block) Trading for Multiple Client Accounts
Bull Oak may aggregate or bunch securities to be purchased or sold for multiple clients. This may, but not always,
result in less favorable prices, particularly for illiquid securities or during volatile market conditions. Bull Oak does
not typically invest in illiquid securities.
ITEM 13 - REVIEWS OF ACCOUNTS
A. Frequency and Nature of Periodic Reviews and Who Makes Those Reviews
All client portfolio management accounts are reviewed at least annually only by either a Portfolio Manager or a
Financial Advisor of Bull Oak Capital, LLC with regard to clients’ respective time horizon and risk tolerance levels.
All accounts at Bull Oak are assigned to a Financial Advisor and/or a Portfolio Manager.
B. Factors That Will Trigger a Non-Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in client's financial
situations (such as retirement, termination of employment, physical move, or inheritance).
C. Content and Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients
Each client will receive a quarterly report detailing the client’s account, including assets held, asset value, and
calculation of fees. This written report will come from the custodian. It is the responsibility of the client to verify the
accuracy of the calculation of fees presented in such reports as the custodian will not determine whether the fees
charged to the client’s account are accurate or have been properly calculated.
ITEM 14 - CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients (Includes Sales Awards or
Other Prizes)
Bull Oak does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly, from any third party for advice rendered to
our clients.
B. Compensation to Non – Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
Bull Oak does not directly or indirectly compensate any person who is not advisory personnel for client referrals.
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ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
When advisory fees are deducted directly from client accounts at client's custodian, Bull Oak will be deemed to
have limited custody of client's assets and must have written authorization from the client to do so. Clients will
receive all account statements and billing invoices that are required in each jurisdiction, and they should carefully
review those statements for accuracy. Clients should understand that it is their responsibility to ensure that the fee
calculation is correct, and not the custodian. Specifically, each time a fee is directly deducted from a client account,
Bull Oak will concurrently:
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•
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send the qualified custodian an invoice or statement of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from the client’s account; and
send the client an invoice or statement itemizing the fee, including the formula used to calculate the fee, the
value of the assets under management on which the fee is based, and the time period covered by the fee.
ITEM 16 - INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Bull Oak provides discretionary investment management to clients. The Investment Advisory Agreement established
with each client sets forth the discretionary authority for trading. Where investment discretion has been granted,
Bull Oak generally manages the client’s account and makes investment decisions without consultation with the
client as to when the securities are to be bought or sold for the account, the total amount of the securities to be
bought/sold, what securities to buy or sell, or the price per share.
ITEM 17 - VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES (PROXY VOTING)
Bull Oak will not ask for, nor accept voting authority for client securities. Clients will receive proxies directly from
the issuer of the security or the custodian. Clients should direct all proxy questions to the issuer of the security.
Additionally, Bull Oak does not advise or act for Clients with respect to any legal matters, including bankruptcies
and class actions, for the securities held in Clients’ accounts.
ITEM 18 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Balance Sheet
Bull Oak neither requires nor solicits prepayment of more than $1200 in fees per client, six months or more in
advance, and therefore is not required to include a balance sheet with this brochure.
B. Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet Contractual Commitments to Clients
Neither Bull Oak nor its management has any financial condition that is likely to reasonably impair
Bull Oak’s ability to meet contractual commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
Bull Oak has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the last ten years.
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FIRM BROCHURE
FORM ADV PART 2B
This brochure supplement provides information about Ryan A. Hughes that supplements the Bull Oak Capital
brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Ryan Anthony Hughes if you did not
receive Bull Oak Capital’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional
information about Ryan Anthony Hughes is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Individual Disclosure Brochure for
Ryan A. Hughes
Personal CRD Number: 5430536
Investment Advisor Representative
16236 San Dieguito Rd., Ste 4-22
#675752
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067-5752
(858) 999-3550
www.bulloak.com
info@bulloak.com
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ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Ryan A. Hughes
Year of Birth: 1982
Educational Background
MBA, Finance - UCLA Anderson School of Management – 2014
J. Fred Weston Award – Academic Excellence in Finance
GAP Fellows Award – Top 5% in Class
B.S., Business Administration - University of Southern California (USC) – 2007
Business Background
01/2014 – Present
Founder & Portfolio Manager
Bull Oak Capital
San Diego, CA
07/2012 – 03/2014
Graduate Student – MBA Studies
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, CA
01/2008 - 07/2012
Financial Advisor
Charles Schwab / Morgan
Stanley / Merrill Lynch
Los Angeles, CA
08/2004 - 12/2007
Undergraduate Student
University of Southern California (USC)
Los Angeles, CA
7/2000 – 7/2004
STG2 / VBSS Team Member
US Navy
San Diego, CA
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s
evaluation of this advisory business.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Ryan A. Hughes does not have any outside business activity to report.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Ryan A. Hughes does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or organization,
in exchange for providing clients advisory services through Bull Oak Capital.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
As the owner and Chief Compliance Officer of Bull Oak Capital, Ryan A. Hughes supervises all
activities of the firm. Ryan A. Hughes's response information is on the cover page of this disclosure
document.
FIRM BROCHURE
FORM ADV PART 2B
This brochure supplement provides information about Peter Stuart Campbell that supplements the Bull Oak Capital
brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Peter Stuart Campbell if you did not
receive Bull Oak Capital’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional
information about Peter Stuart Campbell is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Individual Disclosure Brochure for
Peter Stuart Campbell
Personal CRD Number: 6852999
Investment Advisor Representative
16236 San Dieguito Rd., Ste 4-22
#675752
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067-5752
(858) 999-3550
www.bulloak.com
info@bulloak.com
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ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Peter Stuart Campbell
Year of Birth: 1985
Educational Background
B.A., History - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) – 2007
Business Background
02/2022 – Present
Lead Advisor
Bull Oak Capital
San Diego, CA
03/2019 – 02/2022
Investment Advisor Representative
Wealth Analytics Partners
San Diego, CA
09/2017 - 02/2019
Investment Advisor Representative
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors
San Diego, CA
08/2016 – 11/2019
Head Club Fitter
Aviara Golf Academy
San Diego, CA
08/2007 – 06/2017
Professional Golfer
Sole Proprietor
San Diego, CA
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s
evaluation of this advisory business.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Peter Stuart Campbell does not have any outside business activity to report.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Peter Stuart Campbell does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or
organization, in exchange for providing clients advisory services through Bull Oak Capital.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
As a representative of Bull Oak Capital, LLC, Peter Stuart Campbell is supervised by Ryan A. Hughes,
the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Ryan A. Hughes is responsible for ensuring that Peter Stuart
Campbell adheres to all required regulations regarding the activities of an Investment Advisor
Representative, as well as all policies and procedures outlined in the firm’s Code of Ethics and
compliance manual. The phone number for Ryan A. Hughes is (858) 999-3550.
FIRM BROCHURE
FORM ADV PART 2B
information about Michael Thomas Stoner
is also available on
This brochure supplement provides information about Michael Thomas Stoner that supplements the Bull Oak
Capital brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Michael Thomas Stoner if you
did not receive Bull Oak Capital’s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional
the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Individual Disclosure Brochure for
Michael Thomas Stoner
Personal CRD Number: 7867144
Investment Advisor Representative
16236 San Dieguito Rd., Ste 4-22
#675752
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
92067-5752
(858) 999-3550
www.bulloak.com
info@bulloak.com
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ITEM 2 - EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Michael Thomas Stoner
Year of Birth: 1991
Educational Background
B.A., Business Administration – San Diego State University – 2023
Business Backgrounds
01/2024 – Present
Wealth Advisor
Bull Oak Capital
San Diego, CA
08/2023 – 01/2024
Preparing for CFP Exam
Exam Preparation
San Diego, CA
07/2021 - 08/2023
Full-Time Student
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08/2011 – 05/2021
Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL)
US Navy
Coronado, CA
ITEM 3 - DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
There are no legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client’s or prospective client’s
evaluation of this advisory business.
ITEM 4 - OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Michael Thomas Stoner does not have any outside business activity to report.
ITEM 5 - ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
Michael Thomas Stoner does not receive any economic benefit from any person, company, or
organization, in exchange for providing clients advisory services through Bull Oak Capital.
ITEM 6 - SUPERVISION
As a representative of Bull Oak Capital, LLC, Michael Thomas Stoner is supervised by Ryan A.
Hughes, the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Ryan A. Hughes is responsible for ensuring that
Michael Thomas Stoner adheres to all required regulations regarding the activities of an Investment
Advisor Representative, as well as all policies and procedures outlined in the firm’s Code of Ethics
and compliance manual. The phone number for Ryan A. Hughes is (858) 999-3550.
PRIVACY POLICY
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DATA RETENTION
Investment advisers are required by law to inform their clients of their
policies regarding the privacy of client information. At Bull Oak Capital,
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill
LLC, we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your
our contractual and legal obligations. After that period, we securely
personal
information and complying with
federal, state, and
destroy your data in compliance with applicable laws and industry
international privacy laws. This notice explains how we collect, use,
standards.
share, and protect your information.
BREACH NOTIFICATION
TYPES OF NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION (NPI) WE
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected clients
COLLECT
promptly, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
We collect nonpublic personal information (NPI) about you that is
Notifications will include information about the breach and steps to
either provided by you or obtained with your authorization. This
protect your information.
information may include, but is not limited to: social security number,
RIGHTS UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
date of birth, banking information, financial account numbers and/or
•
balances, sources of
income, credit card
information, device
Federal Rights: You have the right to limit sharing of your NPI as
information, and online identifiers (e.g., IP addresses, cookies). When
follows: Sharing with affiliates about your creditworthiness,
you are no longer our customer, we will continue to handle your
sharing with affiliates or non-affiliates for marketing purposes,
information only as described in this policy.
sharing with non-affiliates for business purposes beyond legal or
regulatory requirements.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
• California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act
We use your personal information to:
(CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the
•
right to: Know what personal information we collect and how we
Process transactions and manage your account(s)
use it, request deletion or correction of your personal information,
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to court orders or
investigations
opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, limit
•
the use of sensitive personal information. To exercise your rights,
Provide personalized financial advice and services
•
email us at info@bulloak.com.
Improve our cybersecurity measures and safeguard your
information
• Nevada Residents: Nevada law allows residents to opt out of the
sale of their personal information. To request placement on our
PARTIES TO WHOM WE DISCLOSE INFORMATION
“Do Not Sell” list, email us or call 858-999-3550.
•
We may share your personal information for the following purposes:
Vermont Residents: We limit the information disclosed to non-
•
affiliated third parties to your name, address, contact information,
Everyday Business Purposes: Processing transactions, maintaining
accounts, and fulfilling legal requirements.
and transaction details, as permitted by Vermont law.
•
Affiliates’ Everyday Business Purposes: Information about your
UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
transactions and experiences.
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal
We do not share your personal information with non-affiliated third
requirements or our business practices. We will notify you of significant
changes through our website or other communication methods.
parties for their marketing purposes.
PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION
CONTACT US
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and
If you have questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights,
use, we implement security measures that comply with federal and
please contact us at
info@bulloak.com, 858-999-3550, and/or
www.bulloak.com.
state
law,
including: encryption of sensitive data, multi-factor
authentication for access to systems, secure physical storage and
access protocols, and regular cybersecurity audits and penetration
testing.