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DHK Financial Advisors Inc.
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 17, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of DHK Financial Advisors, Inc. (“DHK” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content
of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (603) 436-5801 or by email at info@dhkfinancial.com.
DHK is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The
information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities
authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This
Disclosure Brochure provides information about DHK to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor.
Additional information about DHK and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 106126.
DHK Financial Advisors, Inc.
3 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 202
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-5801 | Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of DHK. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
DHK believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will
continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. DHK encourages all current
and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the
Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
3/21/2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in our business
practices, changes in regulations, or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This
complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a
material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure online at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 106126. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (603) 436-5801 or
by email at info@dhkfinancial.com.
DHK Financial Advisors. Inc.
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3 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 202, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page
1
Item 2 – Material Changes ....................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ...................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................ 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................... 5
D. Wrap Fee Programs ...................................................................................................................................... 5
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................ 5
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ............................................................................................................ 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services............................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................. 7
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ................................................................................................... 7
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................. 8
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ...................................................... 8
Item 7 – Types of Clients ......................................................................................................................... 8
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss .............................................. 8
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................... 8
B. Risk of Loss ................................................................................................................................................... 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 ... 10
A. Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................................. 10
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................ 10
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients ........................................................................................... 10
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client .................................................................................................... 11
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices............................................................................................................... 11
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]................................................................................................................. 11
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades............................................................................................................... 12
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................... 12
A. Frequency of Reviews ................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................... 12
C. Review Reports ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ............................................................................ 12
A. Compensation Received by DHK ................................................................................................................. 12
B. Compensation for Client Referrals................................................................................................................ 13
Item 15 – Custody .................................................................................................................................. 13
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ............................................................................................................ 13
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................... 13
Item 18 – Financial Information ............................................................................................................. 14
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement .......................................................................................... 15
Privacy Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 20
DHK Financial Advisors. Inc.
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3 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 202, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
DHK Financial Advisors Inc. (“DHK” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Commission. The Advisor is organized as a Sub-S Corporation under the laws of the State of
New Hampshire. DHK was founded in June 1993 and is owned and operated by Timothy W. Dempsey
(Principal, Director, and Chief Compliance Officer). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the
qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services provided by DHK.
B. Advisory Services Offered
DHK offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a
fiduciary, the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client and seeks to
mitigate potential conflicts of interest. The Advisor’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s
Code of Ethics. For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics,
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
DHK provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through continuous
personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment
management and related advisory services. DHK works closely with each Client to identify their investment
goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. DHK
will then construct an investment portfolio consisting of low-cost, diversified mutual funds and/or exchange-
traded funds (“ETFs”) to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may also utilize individual stocks,
bonds, or options contracts, and alternative investments as appropriate to meet the needs of its Clients. The
Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio
strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
DHK’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell, or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. DHK will construct, implement, and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals, objectives,
circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to place
reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to acceptance
by the Advisor.
DHK evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due
diligence process. DHK may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. DHK may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor may
recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement. DHK may recommend
selling positions for reasons that include but are not limited to harvesting capital gains or losses, business or
sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s]
in the portfolio, changes in the risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet the Client’s needs, or any
risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g., commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor earns a new
(or increases its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over
a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
DHK Financial Advisors. Inc.
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Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
At no time will DHK accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited authority
as outlined in Item 15 - Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at the
Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Use of Independent Managers
DHK will recommend that Clients utilize one or more unaffiliated investment managers or investment platforms
(collectively “Independent Managers”) for all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio, based on the Client’s
needs and objectives. The Advisor will perform initial and ongoing oversight and due diligence over each
Independent Manager to ensure the strategy remains aligned with Clients’ investment objectives and overall
best interests. The Advisor will also assist the Client in the development of the initial policy recommendations
and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Client will be provided with the Independent Manager's Form
ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes the appropriate disclosures).
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
DHK provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and the
company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the Plan
Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
● Vendor Analysis
●
● Performance Reporting
These services are provided by DHK serving in the capacity of a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2), the Plan
Sponsor is provided with a written description of DHK’s fiduciary status, the specific services to be rendered,
and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging DHK to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one or more
agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities of the Advisor and
the Client. These services may include:
● Establishing an Investment Strategy – DHK, in connection with the Client, will develop a strategy that
seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – DHK will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment
objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – DHK will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated
goals and objectives of the Client.
●
Investment Management and Supervision – DHK will provide investment management and ongoing
oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
DHK does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management services are
provided directly by DHK.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, DHK manages $1,677,398,984 in Client assets, $1,388,511,639 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $288,887,345 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
DHK Financial Advisors. Inc.
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3 Greenleaf Woods Drive, Suite 202, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into a written
agreement with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly at the end of each calendar quarter pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Investment advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under
management at the end of the prior quarter. Investment advisory fees are based on one of the following
schedules as selected by the Client on the investment management agreement:
Tiered Schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
First $1,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $1,000,000
Next $2,000,000
Next $5,000,000
Over $10,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.00%
0.50%
0.45%
0.40%
0.35%
0.30%
Range of Fees:
Investment advisory fees range from 0.10% to 1.00% annually based on several factors, including the
complexity of the services to be provided, the level of assets to be managed, and the overall relationship with
the Advisor. Relationships with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions, and
other complexities may be charged a higher fee. Clients may select a fixed fee option, which ranges up to
$30,000 annually when paying advisory services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement.
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to
the end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will
take into consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts
managed by DHK will be independently valued by the Custodian. DHK will conduct periodic reviews of the
Custodian’s valuations to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C. below, which may be incurred by the Client. However,
the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to $15,000 and are
billed quarterly at the end of each calendar quarter pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory
agreement. Retirement plan advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the
end of the prior quarter. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio utilizing one or
more Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation
from an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described above. The
total blended fee, including the Advisor’s fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will not exceed 1.50%
annually.
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Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be
deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the respective quarter end date. The amount due is calculated by
applying the quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with DHK at the end
of the quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting the
deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees
as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients
provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by DHK to be paid directly from their
account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms
provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers
For Client accounts implemented through an Independent Manager, the Client’s overall fees may include DHK’s
investment advisory fee (as noted above) plus investment management fees and/or platform fees charged by
the Independent Manager[s], as applicable. In certain instances, the Independent Manager or the Advisor may
assume responsibility for calculating the Client’s fees and deducting all fees from the Client’s account[s].
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties other than DHK in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all securities execution and
custody fees charged by the Custodian, if applicable. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client’s account, provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian’s brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by DHK are separate and distinct from these
custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to DHK for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the expenses
charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are described
in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees for the
funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage, and account reporting), and a
possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of DHK,
but would not receive the services provided by DHK, which are designed, among other things, to assist the
Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s financial situation and
objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and the fees charged by
DHK to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for additional
information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
DHK will be compensated for its investment management services at the end of the quarter after services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement within five (5)
business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client
will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination, and such fees will be due
and payable by the Client. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable
without the Client’s prior consent.
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Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
Use of Independent Managers
In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager is no longer in the Client’s best
interest, or a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with the Independent Manager, the terms for the
termination will be set forth in the respective agreements between the Client or the Advisor and the Independent
Manager. DHK will assist the Client with the termination and transition as appropriate.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
DHK is compensated for its retirement plan advisory services at the end of the quarter after services are
rendered. Either party may terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance
written notice to the other party. The Client shall be responsible for retirement plan advisory fees up to and
including the effective date of termination. The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is
non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
DHK reserves the right to stop work on any account that is more than ninety (90) days overdue. In addition,
DHK reserves the right to terminate any engagement where a client has willfully concealed or has refused to
provide pertinent information about financial situations when necessary and appropriate, in DHK’s judgment, to
provide proper financial advice.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
DHK does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for securities
transactions in any Client account other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
DHK does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged by DHK
are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds or securities held
by any Client. DHK does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a
mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to
its Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
DHK offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, and retirement plans. The amount of each type of Client is available on DHK’s Form ADV Part
1A. These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the Advisor. DHK generally
requires a minimum account size from Clients. The minimum account size is negotiable.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
DHK primarily employs an asset allocation method in developing investment strategies for its Clients. Research
and analysis from DHK are derived from numerous sources, including financial media companies, third-party
research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual reports, prospectuses,
press releases, and research prepared by others.
Other sources of information that DHK may use include Morningstar® Principia® mutual fund information,
Charles Schwab & Company’s “SchwabLink” service, AdvisorIntelligence, and Zephyr Associates’
StyleADVISOR.
As noted above, DHK generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent with their
financial goals. DHK will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year but may hold for shorter
periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At times, DHK may also
buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals of the Client and/or the
fundamentals of the security, sector, or asset class.
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Phone: (603) 436-5801 * Fax: (603) 431-3346
www.dhkfinancial.com
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. DHK will assist Clients in determining an appropriate
strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no guarantee that a
Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of
analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk, and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the
provided information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial
condition, goals, or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with certain components of the Advisor’s
investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well
as economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the
overall financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs have a
large bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements
and may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later. There is also a risk that Authorized Participants are unable to fulfill their responsibilities.
Authorized Participants are one of the major parties involved with ETF creation/redemption mechanism in the
markets. The Authorized Participants play a critical role in the liquidity of ETFs and essentially have the
exclusive right to change the supply of ETF shares in the market. If the Authorized Participants does not fulfill
this expected role, there could be an adverse impact on liquidity and the valuation of an ETF.
Bond ETFs
Bond ETFs are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e., the risk that bond
prices will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity,
and the coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e., the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at
a lower rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e., the risk that the cost of living and inflation
increase at a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit
default risk, i.e., the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the
company defaulting on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e., the risk associated with a rating
agency’s downgrade of the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to
repay its debt and (6) Liquidity Risks, i.e., the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily
available market for the bond.
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www.dhkfinancial.com
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily; therefore, a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have
the same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Alternative Investments (Limited Partnerships)
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity.
An investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions
and investments that may carry higher risks. Clients should only have a portion of their assets in these
investments.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory, or disciplinary events involving DHK or its owner. DHK values the trust that
Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due diligence on any
advisor or service provider with whom you partner. The backgrounds of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons
are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with
the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 106126.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. The Advisor does not receive any compensation, nor does this present a material
conflict of interest. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.A.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
DHK has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to each
Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with DHK (“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed
to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to the Client. DHK
and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith towards each Client. It is the
obligation of DHK’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code but also to the
general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address employee ethics and
conflicts of interest. To request a copy of our Code, please contact the Advisor at (603) 436-5801 or via email at
info@dhkfinancial.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
DHK allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. DHK does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the Advisor does
not act as the general partner of a fund or advise an investment company. DHK does not have a material
interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
DHK allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to and
purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to Clients
presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through policies and
procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public
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information controls), gifts and entertainment, outside business activities, and personal securities reporting.
When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the same
securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are made
with more advantageous terms than Client trades or by trading based on material non-public information. This
risk is mitigated by DHK requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by
the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written policies and
procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While DHK allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or traded afterward.
At no time will DHK, or any Supervised Person of DHK, transact in any security to the detriment of any
Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
DHK does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and execution
services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard Client assets
and authorize DHK to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement.
Further, DHK does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of Clients on a
trade-by-trade basis.
Where DHK does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian[s] to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not
recommended by DHK. However, if the recommended Custodian is not engaged, the Advisor may be limited in
the services it can provide. DHK may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as but not limited to the
reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, and its reputation
and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
DHK will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc (“Schwab”),
a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Schwab will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian.”
DHK maintains an institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from
Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars – Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an
advisor enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for
research and other services. DHK does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or
offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic
benefits from the Custodian. Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals – DHK does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection with
the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage – All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis,” where DHK will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client
accounts are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal
transactions (i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with
other Client accounts (i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s
account[s]). DHK will not be obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not
have an obligation to seek the lowest available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the
Custodian.
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B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain
the most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. DHK will execute its transactions through the
Custodian as authorized by the Client.
DHK may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through the
Custodian multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at
the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be
allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be
done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Timothy W. Dempsey,
President and CCO of DHK. Formal reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently
depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify DHK if changes occur in the
Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan. Additional reviews
may be triggered by material market, economic, or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions, and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by DHK
DHK may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g., attorneys, accountants, estate
planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, DHK may
receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
DHK has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services” unit, a
division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like DHK. As a registered investment
advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, DHK receives access to software and related
support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients that maintain
assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and many, but not all
services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all
times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic
benefits from a custodian creates a conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's
recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
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Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of the Client’s funds and securities.
Through Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client
would not be able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in
certain mutual funds and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be
required if the Client were to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts, and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back-office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services and financial support to DHK
that may not benefit the Client, including educational conferences and events, financial start-up support,
consulting services, and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a financial
incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest. DHK believes, however,
that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
DHK does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons, for Client
referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
DHK does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances outlined
below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom DHK exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with a
"qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct DHK to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf. Clients are
encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by DHK to
ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
DHK generally has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client accounts
without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be subject
to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed to by
DHK. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The granting of such
authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement containing all
applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by DHK will be in accordance with each
Client's investment objectives and goals.
Where DHK does not have discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts, it must obtain prior approval from the Client. The Advisor will contact the Client and obtain approval
prior to executing trades or allocating investment assets.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
DHK does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements directly
from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies; however, the Client
retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither DHK nor its management has any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair the ability of
DHK to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither DHK nor any of its Advisory Persons have been subject to a
bankruptcy or financial compromise. DHK is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure
Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed six
months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Timothy W. Dempsey
President, Director, and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: March 17, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Timothy W. Dempsey (CRD# 1800163) in addition to the information contained in the DHK Financial Advisors,
Inc. (“DHK” or the “Advisor,” CRD# 106126) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the
Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the DHK Disclosure Brochure or this
Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (603) 436-5801 or by email at info@dhkfinancial.com.
Additional information about Mr. Dempsey is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or individual CRD# 1800163.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Timothy W. Dempsey, born in 1965, is dedicated to advising Clients of DHK as the President, Director, and
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Dempsey earned a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Southern
New Hampshire University in 1991. Mr. Dempsey also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hartwick College
in 1987. Additional information regarding Mr. Dempsey’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
President, Director, and Chief Compliance Officer, DHK Financial Advisors, Inc.
06/1993 to Present
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey has
never been involved in any regulatory, civil, or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims, or administrative proceedings against Mr. Dempsey.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have
been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil, or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other
statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement, or wrongful taking of property; bribery,
forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices. As previously noted, there
are no legal, civil, or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Dempsey.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Dempsey on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or
individual CRD# 1800163.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Dempsey is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of DHK’s Clients. Mr. Dempsey does not have
any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Dempsey is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of DHK’s Clients. Mr. Dempsey does not receive
any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Dempsey serves as the President, Director, and Chief Compliance Officer of DHK. Mr. Dempsey can be
reached at (603) 436-5801.
DHK has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of DHK. Further, DHK is subject to regulatory oversight by
various agencies. These agencies require registration by DHK and its Supervised Persons. As a registered
entity, DHK is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. DHK is
required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports
regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
David L. Henry
Investment Consultant/Advisor
DHK Financial Advisors Inc.
101 Federal Street, 19th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110
617-470-4041 | https://www.dhkfinancial.com
Effective: March 17, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
David L. Henry (CRD# 2285081) in addition to the information contained in the DHK Financial Advisors Inc.
(“DHK” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 106126) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure
Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the DHK Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact us at (603) 436-5801 or by email at info@dhkfinancial.com.
Additional information about Mr. Henry is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2285081.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
David L. Henry born in 1956, is dedicated to advising Clients of DHK as a CFA. Mr. Henry earned an MBA from
University of Houston, Clear Lake City in 1984. Mr. Henry also earned a BBA from University of Cincinnati in
1978. Additional information regarding Mr. Henry’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
Investment Consultant/Advisor, DHK Financial Advisors Inc.
Agent, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company
Investment Consultant/Advisor, Finer Wealth Management
Registered Representative, MML Investors Services
CEO, DKH Investments
Business Development, P/E Investments
01/2023 to Present
05/2019 to Present
01/2023 to 10/2023
05/2019 to 12/2022
02/2017 to 04/2019
11/2010 to 1/2017
Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and
awarded by CFA® Institute. To earn the CFA® charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour
examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA® Program test a wide range of investment
topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative
investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. Also, CFA® charter holders must have at least
four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to
abide by, and annually reaffirm their adherence to the CFA® Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of
Professional Conduct. CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA® Institute.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Henry. Mr. Henry has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Henry.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have
been found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other
statutes; fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery,
forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there
are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Henry.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Henry on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2285081.
Item 4 – Outside Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Henry is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Henry’s role with DHK. As an insurance professional, Mr. Henry will receive
customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are
sold. Mr. Henry is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company. Commissions
generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in
recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to implement any
recommendations made by Mr. Henry or the Advisor. Mr. Henry spends approximately 2% of his time per month
in this capacity.
Charitable/Non-Profit Affiliations
Mr. Henry is a Board of Director for Northshore Community College, providing technical skills and connections
to the Foundation. Mr. Henry spends approximately 2 hours per month in this capacity. Mr. Henry is also an
Investment Committee Member for the Essex County Community Foundation, providing leadership and
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technical skills to the organization. Mr. Henry spends approximately 5 hours per month in this capacity. Mr.
Henry is also on the Board of Directors and serves as Chair for the Investment Committee of Northeast ARC.
Mr. Henry spends approximately 2 hours per month in this capacity.
Rental Properties
Mr. Henry also owns rental property and acts as a property manager in this capacity. Mr. Henry spends
approximately 1% of his time per month in this capacity.
Tax Preparation
Mr. Henry also prepares taxes as a Tax Specialist through HR Block seasonally. Mr. Henry spends
approximately 40 hours per month when actively engaged in this activity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Henry has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Henry serves as an Investment Consultant/Advisor of DHK and is supervised by Timothy Dempsey, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Dempsey can be reached at (603) 436-5801.
DHK has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised Person
in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of DHK. Further, DHK is subject to regulatory oversight by
various agencies. These agencies require registration by DHK and its Supervised Persons. As a registered
entity, DHK is subject to examinations by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. DHK is
required to periodically update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports
regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Privacy Policy
Effective: March 17, 2025
Our Commitment to You
DHK Financial Advisors, Inc. (“DHK” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of personal
information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as
described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. DHK (also referred to as "we," "our,"
and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements controls
to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the management or
servicing of our relationship with you.
DHK does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information to others
except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and management of our
relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of
servicing your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs
to disclose how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address, and phone number(s)
Income and expenses
Email address(es)
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage, and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we maintain physical, procedural,
and electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage,
and a secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities
to protect Clients’ personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list
some reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed-upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including
but not limited to: processing transactions; general account
maintenance; responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit
reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
DHK does not disclose and does not intend to disclose personal
information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services. Certain
laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where DHK or the
client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will only
share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not for
marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent(s) or
representative(s).
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
DHK does not disclose and does not intend to disclose non-public
personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to persons
who are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
Massachusetts
In response to Massachusetts law, the Client must “opt-in” to share non-public personal
information with non-affiliated third parties before any personal information is disclosed.
Client opt-in is obtained through the Client’s execution of authorization forms provided by the
third parties, by executing an Information Sharing Authorization Form, or by other written
consent by the Client, as appropriate and consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter
the previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (603) 436-5801 or via email at info@dhkfinancial.com.
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