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Part 2A of Form ADV
Disclosure Brochure
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
Effective: March 17, 2025
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
1410 W Washington St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 385-0078
Email: info@figure8investing.com
www.figure8investing.com
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications
and business practices of Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”). If you
have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor
at (208) 385-0078 or by email at info@figure8investing.com.
Figure 8 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 Figure
8 to assist you in determining whether to retain Figure 8.
Additional information about Figure 8 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# 282973.
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ITEM 2. Material Changes
Form ADV Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") provides information about a variety of topics
relating to an Advisor’s business practices and conflicts of interest. For convenience, the
Advisor has included the Privacy Policy within this disclosure document.
Figure 8 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. Figure 8 encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure
Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
No material changes have been made since the previous filing, dated March 8, 2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in
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 if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s
firm name or CRD# 282973. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any
time, by contacting the Advisor at (208) 385-0078 or by email at info@figure8investing.com.
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ITEM 3. Table of Contents
Part 2A of Form ADV – Disclosure Brochure
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ITEM 2. Material changes
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ITEM 3. Table of Contents
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ITEM 4. Advisory Services
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ITEM 5. Fees and Compensation
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ITEM 6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
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ITEM 7. Types of Clients
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ITEM 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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ITEM 9. Disciplinary Information
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ITEM 10. Other Industry Activities and Affiliations
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ITEM 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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ITEM 12. Brokerage Practices
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ITEM 13. Review of Accounts
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ITEM 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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ITEM 15. Custody
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ITEM 16. Investment Discretion
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ITEM 17. Voting Client Securities
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ITEM 18. Financial Information
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplements
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Privacy Policy
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ITEM 4. Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment
advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Figure 8 is organized as a
limited liability company (“LLC”) under the laws of Idaho and is a Certified B Corporation. Figure
8 was founded in 2016 by Lisa M. Cooper CFP®, CFA® (Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Compliance Officer) with a mission to deliver financial prosperity and intentional social and
environmental impact for our clients. Figure 8 is owned by its employees: Lisa M. Cooper
(majority owner), Ahmed Aljuboori, and Travis Stright. This Disclosure Brochure provides
information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and advisory services provided by
Figure 8.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Figure 8 is dedicated to sustainable, responsible, and impact investing, and offers investment
management, financial planning, and advising to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations or other businesses (each referred to as a
“Client”).
Figure 8 serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations.
As such, each recommendation made as part of the advisory services is based on the belief
that the recommendation is in the Client's best interest. Figure 8’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics. For more information regarding
our Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading.
Comprehensive Investment Management Services
Figure 8 may provide Clients with comprehensive investment management services, which
combine ongoing investment management with personalized financial planning and advice.
Figure 8 may also provide investment management as a stand-alone service, typically for
Clients with a separate external investment advisory relationship for financial planning and
advice. Figure 8 offers stand-alone financial planning services to those not engaged as ongoing
Clients on a selective basis only. These services are described below.
Investment Management Services
Figure 8 specializes in building and managing investment portfolios designed to meet each
Client’s financial goals, as well as sustainability and social impact objectives. Every Client
relationship begins with an interview and questionnaire to learn about the Client’s unique
financial situation and identify specific needs and goals. This provides the basis for investment
strategies and policies that will be executed by Figure 8 on behalf of the Client. Investment
management and other services are personalized for each Client based on risk tolerance as well
as time horizon, income needs, tax considerations, sustainability and social impact goals, and
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other financial planning considerations. These factors serve as inputs for Figure 8 to develop
asset allocation targets and guidelines for each Client. Figure 8 Client portfolios may include
individual stocks and bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), Real Estate
Investment Trusts (“REITS”) and private placements to meet the needs of its Clients. Figure 8
may retain certain legacy investments based on portfolio fit and/or tax considerations.
Figure 8 may use “model portfolios” together with a specific set of recommendations for each
Client based on individual values, needs and objectives. Figure 8 evaluates and selects
investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal due diligence
process. Figure 8 may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to
diversify the portfolio. Figure 8 may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset
class weightings. Figure 8 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,
an increase in risk related to a deterioration of sustainability or social impact performance of
the underlying business, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client
needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Figure 8’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but Figure 8 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. Figure 8 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 Figure 8.
At no time will Figure 8 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
their designated account at the Custodian or outside fund manager, pursuant to the terms of
the advisory agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Figure 8 offers Equity and Balanced Account Strategies that integrate analysis of
environmental sustainability and social impact factors with traditional financial analysis.
Balanced Account Strategies are offered across three primary allocations — Growth, Moderate,
and Conservative - to meet a range of risk and return objectives. Across strategies, Figure 8
seeks to integrate thematic impact opportunities -- to invest in solutions designed to combat
climate change, improve water and energy use, bring education and employment opportunities
to underserved populations, boost community economic development and create more
equitable outcomes around the world – where those investments fit with each Client’s financial
goals and risk tolerance.
The Figure 8 Global Equity Strategy is a diversified portfolio of stocks designed to serve as the
core of many of Client investment portfolios and is also available as a separate strategy for
Clients seeking active sustainability-focused equity management. The strategy employs a
growth-at-a-reasonable-price discipline, integrates analysis of sustainability and social
impact factors, and seeks to deliver competitive risk-adjusted investment returns over the long
term. The strategy invests in individual US and non-US (ADR) equities, diversified across
sectors and selected based on fundamental analysis of long-term earnings growth,
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management quality and vision, financial strength, and material sustainability drivers.
Additionally, the Figure 8 Global Equity Strategy seeks investment opportunities aligned with
macro themes around health and wellness, the changing climate, resource management,
research and innovation, education and employment, wealth distribution, and economic
development.
Figure 8’s Fixed Income Strategy seeks to provide portfolio stability and income and focuses on
high-quality investment-grade government, corporate, and municipal bonds. The strategy may
also incorporate impact-focused instruments including green bonds, sustainability bonds, and
social impact bonds, and securities issued by Community Development Financial Institutions
(CDFIs), and other entities providing capital specifically for economic development and small
business formation across low income and rural communities, organic and regenerative
agriculture, the build-out of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, watershed
protection, access to healthcare, and affordable housing.
In addition to publicly-traded stocks and bonds, Figure 8 may periodically step outside the
public markets to add private or non-publicly-traded investments that provide a more direct
relationship with an organization or project. These direct private investments are made only
where Figure 8 has determined, on a Client-specific basis, that the investment is appropriate
for the financial goals, risk tolerance, and accreditation status of the Client, and only with
written Client direction and consent. Figure 8 facilitates and monitors these direct private
investments as part of the Client’s overall portfolio.
Figure 8 may place direct private investments in the form of promissory notes, private bonds,
real estate investment trusts, or private equity investments, most frequently placed with
Community Development Financial Institutions and other community loan funds, micro-
lending organizations, and innovative impact-focused private equity funds. These
investment vehicles often provide capital for affordable housing, sustainable Infrastructure,
small business formation, education and job training, organic and regenerative agriculture,
and worker-owned cooperatives, often across historically underserved communities, These
private investments and the associated risks are always reviewed by the Client before
purchase and are placed only with the Client’s permission.
Clients may apply specific restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of securities in
accordance with their values or beliefs. Where Clients have directed, the strategy seeks to align
portfolios with Client-specific mandates to avoid exposures which may include fossil fuel
production, tobacco, guns and other weapons, worker exploitation, egregious pollution, the
privatized prison system, and other areas. Figure 8 applies avoidance screens to Client
portfolios on a best-efforts basis.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Figure 8 will typically provide a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients
as part of its comprehensive investment management services. Figure 8 offers stand-alone
financial planning services to those not engaged as ongoing Clients on a selective basis only.
Financial planning services are delivered pursuant to a written financial planning agreement
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Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals
and objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial
plan or rendering a specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and
objectives. This planning or consulting may encompass one or more areas of need, including but
not limited to, investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings,
tax planning, philanthropic strategy, estate planning, and other areas of a Client’s financial
situation.
A financial plan developed for or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include
general recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client.
For example, recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment
programs, commence or alter retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable
giving programs.
Figure 8 may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or another specialist, as appropriate
for their unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, Figure 8 will provide a
written summary of the Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For
consulting or ad-hoc engagements, Figure 8 may not provide a written summary. Plans or
consultations are typically completed within six months of contract date, assuming all
information and documents requested are provided promptly. Time frames may vary based on
the specifics of each engagement.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of
Figure 8 and the interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to
recommend that Clients engage Figure 8 for investment management services or to increase
the level of investment assets with Figure 8, as it would increase the amount of advisory fees
paid to Figure 8. Clients are not obligated to implement any recommendations made by Figure 8
or maintain an ongoing relationship with Figure 8. If the Client elects to act on any of the
recommendations made by Figure 8, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction[s] through Figure 8.
Educational Seminars and Workshops
Figure 8 provides educational seminars and workshops for “emerging investors” – that is,
individuals and families new to investing and financial planning – on topics that may include
how to get started investing, ways to save for retirement, investment basics (asset classes,
allocations, time value of money, etc.) and ways to invest for impact.
In addition, Figure 8 provides educational seminars and workshops for both new and
experienced investors on subjects related to planning and investing for social and
environmental impact. Specific topics may include financial planning for a changing climate,
ways to help repair the racial economic injustices of the past, and impactful charitable giving
strategies.
These seminars and workshops engagements are educational in nature and typically do not
involve the sale of investment products. The information presented in these general sessions
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will not be based on any one person’s need. In cases where Figure 8 does provide individualized
investment advice to attendees as part of a workshop, there will be a specific contract issued
for those services.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Figure 8 to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to
enter into one or more agreements with Figure 8 that define the terms, conditions, authority and
responsibilities of Figure 8 and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Figure 8, in connection with the Client, will
develop an investment strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s investment goals and
objectives, and document this strategy in a written Investment Policy Statement.
• Asset Allocation – Figure 8 will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to
meet the investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk of
each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Figure 8 will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended
to meet the stated goals and objectives of the Client.
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Investment Management and Supervision – Figure 8 will provide investment
management and ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Figure 8 does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment
management services are provided directly by Figure 8.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Figure 8 manages $199,767,232 in Client assets, all of which are
managed on a discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by
contacting Figure 8.
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ITEM 5. Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services
provided by Figure 8. Each Client engaging Figure 8 for services described herein shall be
required to enter into a written agreement with Figure 8.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Comprehensive Investment Management Services
Comprehensive investment management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar
quarter, pursuant to the terms of the comprehensive investment management agreement.
Comprehensive investment management includes ongoing investment management and
account servicing along with personalized financial planning and advice. Fees are based on the
market value of assets under management at the end of the prior quarter. Fees are based on
the following straight tiered schedule:
Fee Schedule for Comprehensive Investment Management
Total Assets Under Management
Annual Fees
Up to $1,000,000
1.00%
$1,000,001 - $10,000,000
0.80%
$10,000,001 and up
0.50%
The initial year of a new Client engagement may involve more intensive financial planning,
transition of complex assets, and additional meeting time with Figure 8’s professionals. In these
cases, Figure 8 may charge an additional financial planning fee which is offered on a flat fee
basis as described below.
Similarly, a major change in Client circumstances may trigger an additional planning
engagement with more intensive financial planning. In addition, certain Clients may require
more detailed financial plans for complex situations such as intricate trust relationships and
restricted stock ownership. In these instances, Figure 8 may charge an additional financial
planning fee which is offered on a flat fee basis as described below.
The comprehensive investment management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from
the inception date of the account[s] to the end of the first quarter.
For Comprehensive Investment Management, Figure 8 generally requires a $1,000,000
minimum relationship size and charges a minimum annual fee of $10,000. Fees and minimums
may be negotiable at the sole discretion of Figure 8. The Client’s fees will take into
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consideration the aggregate assets under management with Figure 8. All securities held in
accounts managed by Figure 8 will be independently valued by the Custodian. Direct private
placements placed outside the Custodian will be valued at their purchase price. Figure 8 will not
have the authority or responsibility to value portfolio securities.
Stand-Alone Investment Management Services
Stand-Alone investment management fees are paid quarterly, in advance of each calendar
quarter, pursuant to the terms of the investment management agreement. Stand-alone
investment management is limited to investment management only, and is intended for Clients
who have retained a separate external investment advisory relationship for financial planning
and advice. Fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end of the
prior calendar quarter. Fees are based on the following straight tiered schedule:
Fee Schedule for Stand-Alone Investment Management
Total Assets Under Management
Annual Fees
Up to $1,000,000
0.80%
$1,000,001 - $10,000,000
0.60%
$10,000,001 and up
0.40%
The investment management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception
date of the account[s] to the end of the first quarter.
For Stand-Alone Investment Management, Figure 8 generally requires a $500,000 minimum
relationship size and charges a minimum annual fee of $4,000. Fees and minimums may be
negotiable at the sole discretion of Figure 8. The Client’s fees will take into consideration the
aggregate assets under management with Figure 8. All securities held in accounts managed by
Figure 8 will be independently valued by the designated Custodian. Direct private placements
placed outside the Custodian are most often structured as promissory notes; these promissory
notes will be valued at their purchase price. Other types of private placements may be valued
by the issuer of the private security. Figure 8 will not have the authority or responsibility to
value portfolio securities.
Figure 8’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, Figure 8 shall not receive any portion of these commissions,
fees, and costs.
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Initial, Additional, or Stand-Alone Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Figure 8 offers additional Financial Planning and Consulting Services to Clients in their initial
year as a Figure 8 Client and/or to address major life changes or special circumstances that
may arise over time. Figure 8 does not typically offer stand-alone financial planning services to
those not engaged as ongoing Clients for investment management. Fees for these services may
be charged a fixed flat fee. Fixed fee engagements typically range from $500 to $20,000
depending on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the overall
relationship with Figure 8. An estimate for total hours and/or total costs will be provided to the
Client prior to engaging for these services.
Educational Seminars and Workshops
Figure 8 offers educational seminars and workshops on specific financial planning and
investment topics. Fees for these services may be charged on a fixed flat fee basis and
typically range from $100 to $2,000 depending on the nature, length, and complexity of the
seminar or workshop.
In cases where Figure 8 provides individualized investment advice to attendees as part of a
workshop, there will be a specific contract issued for those services, based on Figure 8’s
investment management and financial planning fee schedules as described above.
B. Fee Billing
Comprehensive and Stand-Alone Investment Management Services
Investment management fees are calculated by Figure 8 or its delegate and deducted from the
Client’s account[s] at the Custodian. Fees are calculated based on the quarter-end security
valuations as provided by the Client’s designated Custodian. Figure 8 or its delegate shall send
an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client’s
account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter-end date. Figure8 will provide the client a
written invoice itemizing the fee, including the calculation period covered by the fee, the
account value and the methodology used to calculate the fee. Clients will be provided with a
statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting 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 Figure 8
directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the investment management
agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee
upon execution of the financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon
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completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s]. Clients will not be invoiced for $1200 or more,
more than six months in advance of receiving the agreed upon deliverable[s].
Educational Seminars and Workshops
Fees for Educational Seminars and Workshops may be invoiced in full upon execution of the
workshop or seminar agreement or may be invoiced with periodic payments. Clients will not be
invoiced for $1200 or more, more than six months in advance of receiving the agreed upon
deliverable[s].
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Figure 8, in
connection with investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is
responsible for all custody and securities execution fees charged by the Custodian. The
Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge securities transaction fees for ETF and
equity trades in Client accounts, but typically charges for mutual funds and other types of
investments. The fees charged by Figure 8 are separate and distinct from these custody and
execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Figure 8 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 Figure 8, but
would not receive the services provided by Figure 8 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 Figure 8 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
Comprehensive and Stand-Alone Investment Management Services
Figure 8 is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which investment
management services are rendered. Either party may terminate the investment management
agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may
also terminate the investment management agreement within five (5) business days of signing
Figure 8’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. Upon termination, Figure 8 will refund any unearned, prepaid
investment advisory fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The
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Client’s investment management agreement with Figure 8 is non-transferable without the
Client’s prior consent.
Financial Planning and Consulting Services
Figure 8 requires an advance deposit as described in Item 5B above. Either party may terminate
the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other
party. The Client may also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business
days of signing Figure 8’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. Upon termination, the Client shall be billed, in
the case of a fixed fee engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by
Figure 8. Figure 8 will refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of
termination. The Client’s financial planning agreement with Figure 8 is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
Educational Workshops and Seminars
Figure 8 typically requires an advance deposit for workshop and seminars upon registration, as
described in Item 5B above. Either party may terminate the workshop or seminar agreement, at
any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate
the workshop or seminar agreement within five (5) business days of signing Figure 8’s
agreement at no cost to the Client. Figure 8 will refund any unearned, prepaid workshop or
seminar fees from the effective date of termination. The Client’s workshop or seminar
agreement with Figure 8 is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Figure 8 does not buy or sell securities 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
Figure 8 does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The
fees charged by Figure 8 are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital
appreciation of the funds or securities held by any Client.
Figure 8 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.
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ITEM 7. Types of Clients
Figure 8 offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations or other businesses. The amount of each type of
Client is available on Figure 8’s Form ADV Part 1A. These amounts may change over time and
are updated at least annually by Figure 8.
For Comprehensive Investment Management, Figure 8 generally requires a $1,000,000
minimum relationship size and charges a minimum annual fee of $10,000. This minimum may be
waived at the sole discretion of Figure 8.
For Stand-Alone Investment Management, Figure 8 generally requires a $500,000 minimum
relationship size and charges a minimum annual fee of $4,000. This minimum may be waived at
the sole discretion of Figure 8.
For Educational Seminars and Workshops, Figure 8 does not require a minimum relationship size
or minimum annual fee.
ITEM 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and
Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Equity Strategy
The Figure 8 Global Equity Strategy is an actively managed portfolio of US and international
stocks. The strategy employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price discipline, integrates analysis of
sustainability and social impact factors, and seeks to deliver competitive risk-adjusted
investment returns over the long term. The strategy invests in individual US and non-US (ADR)
equities, diversified across sectors and selected based on fundamental analysis of long-term
earnings growth, management quality and vision, financial strength, and material sustainability
factors driving growth opportunities and/or reduction of risk. Additionally, the Figure 8 Global
Equity Strategy seeks investment opportunities aligned with macro themes around health and
wellness, the changing climate, resource management, research and innovation, education and
employment, wealth distribution, and economic development. Where Clients have directed, the
strategy seeks to align portfolios with Client-specific mandates to avoid exposures which may
include fossil fuel production, tobacco, guns and other weapons, worker exploitation, egregious
pollution, and the private prison system.
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The strategy begins with macroeconomic analysis incorporating forecasts for US and global
growth, inflation, interest rates and income trends, along with an analysis of geopolitical events,
demographics, and key thematic areas including health and wellness, climate change, and
international economic development. From this, Figure 8’s analysts develop top-down allocation
strategies around geographic, capitalization and sector weightings.
This macroeconomic approach is paired with a bottom-up stock selection process that uses
fundamental analysis seeking to identify high-quality companies as investment candidates,
especially those where sustainability factors are driving growth opportunities and/or minimizing
business risks in a material way. The analysis of each individual security includes reviewing
company financial statements; assessment of financial strength and stability; industry and
company-specific opportunities, innovation and risks; quality of management; outlook for near-
term and long-term revenue and earnings growth; the company’s positioning for expected
changes in the geopolitical and regulatory landscape; and multiple other factors. Figure 8
employs a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (“GARP”) discipline to purchase stocks at attractive
valuations that its analysts believe don’t fully reflect their long-term value.
While the core of Figure 8’s equity approach is actively managed individual stocks, Figure 8 also
uses mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to augment exposures based on market
conditions. In specific situations, Figure 8 may also employ private equity funds to meet Client
financial and social impact objectives. Figure 8’s evaluation of funds includes an analysis of the
investment discipline, skill of the management team, integration of sustainability and social
impact factors and sensitivity around fees and transparency. Figure 8 may employ mutual
funds and ETFs to provide additional exposure in certain market segments, particularly
international and smaller capitalization stocks.
Fixed Income Strategy
Figure 8’s Fixed Income Strategy is designed to provide portfolio stability and to generate
income. Figure 8 manages the core of its fixed income portfolio in individual securities –
typically a diversified blend of high-quality government and corporate bonds, along with
federally tax-free municipal bonds where they are deemed to provide returns competitive on an
after-tax basis. Figure 8’s bond portfolios are comprised primarily of securities rated as
investment-grade by the credit agencies (e.g., S&P, Moody’s).
Figure 8’s Fixed Income Strategy seeks to provide portfolio stability and to generate income
and focuses on investment-grade government, corporate, and municipal bonds. The strategy
may also incorporate impact-focused instruments including green bonds, sustainability bonds,
and social impact bonds, and securities issued by Community Development Financial
Institutions (CDFIs), and other entities providing capital specifically for economic development
and small business formation across low income and rural communities, organic and
regenerative agriculture, the build-out of renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure,
watershed protection, access to healthcare, and affordable housing.
Figure 8 may also use other vehicles in constructing its fixed income portfolios, including mutual
funds, ETFs and/or private placements and promissory notes targeted for social and/or
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environmental impact. As with equity mutual funds, Figure 8’s evaluation of fixed income funds
includes an analysis of the investment discipline, skill of the management team, integration of
sustainability and social impact factors and sensitivity around fees and transparency. All
vehicles are selected to fit with the stability-oriented goals of the fixed income segment, and
may provide targeted opportunities for social and environmental impact, sometimes on a local
level.
B. Sustainable, Responsible and Impact Investing: Strategy and Methodology
Figure 8 specializes in sustainable, responsible, and impact investing (or “SRI investing”). Figure
8’s commitment to SRI Investing includes consideration of sustainability-related risks,
opportunities and standards across the firm’s investment disciplines, security selection, and
portfolio management processes.
Across its investment strategies, Figure 8 employs four primary tools related to SRI Investing:
1. Avoidance screening: The process of excluding investments in companies that
derive revenues from certain products, services, or activities; avoidance screens may
be implemented to reflect client values and/or to avoid areas deemed to present
material financial risk
2. Sustainability Integration: The process of integrating sustainability factors – e.g.,
climate stewardship, human capital management, and stakeholder relationships –
into traditional financial analysis to identify and evaluate sustainability-related
risks and opportunities, with the overall goal of better informing security selection
and making better investment decisions; sustainability factors may be integrated at
a big-picture thematic level or at the individual security level
3. Engagement and Proxy Voting: The practice of exercising an investor’s right, as
owner of stock in a company, to provide input on company policy, governance, and
operations, including input around improved measurement and management of
sustainability-related risks; engagement may be conducted through proxy voting,
shareholder proposals, and direct dialogue with management and other entities
4. Targeted Impact: Investments directed to provide capital to communities and
projects that accelerate positive social and environmental change, while generating
a financial return; these investments may be in publicly-traded securities or, where
deemed appropriate and with Client direction, via private alternative investments
Figure 8 offers Equity and Balanced Account Strategies that integrate sustainability and social
impact factors with traditional financial analysis.
Sustainability and social impact factors and standards are a core part of all investment
analyses and decisions at Figure 8. As a matter of course, the monitoring and reviewing of
securities and client portfolios includes sustainability and social impact considerations.
Figure 8 analysts meet weekly to review specific securities and monitor changes in earnings,
outlook, and sustainability factors.
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Figure 8 includes a section on “Integrating Impact” in the Investment Policy Statement for every
client. Figure 8 reviews portfolio holdings at the client level at least annually to ensure that
investments adhere to Investment Policy Statement guidelines for each Client.
Sources and Types of Sustainability Information
Figure 8’s analyst team reviews internally-produced research as well as third-party sources on
a range of sustainability issues as indicators of where there may be particular sustainability-
related strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. Figure 8 also reviews third-party
sources to confirm our understanding of an issuer’s exposures where we may have avoidance
screens. These third-party resources currently include data from Bloomberg, Refinitiv
Workspace, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), Ethos, and As You Sow, as well as
sustainability-related information from sell-side analysts, credit rating agencies, company
documents (at the issuer level), and a range of issue-specific non-profit and advocacy groups.
We evaluate research from these data sources frequently:
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In our initial review of the security, prior to purchase
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In our regular review of core holdings, which is at minimum quarterly
• On any major change in corporate structure (e.g., merger or acquisition)
• On news indicating a sustainability-related concern or opportunity
• When there’s a major move in the price of the security
In gathering and analyzing this information, Figure 8 seeks to:
• Understand the case for long-term growth opportunities, including sustainability-
related drivers of opportunity
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Identify material risks to the issuer, including those related to sustainability factors
• Make sure we are avoiding unwanted industry, company, or other exposures that clients
have specified
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Identify opportunities for sustainability-related engagement with the issuer
Avoidance Screening
Figure 8 regularly applies avoidance screens to Client portfolios to ensure that investments are
aligned with the Client’s specified values and avoidance directives, as well as to manage
exposure to sustainability-related risks. Figure 8’s list of holdings and potential opportunities is
reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with avoidance screening criteria. Client portfolios are
most typically screened on the criteria listed below:
• Companies whose primary business is the exploration, production or sale of fossil fuels
(oil, gas, and coal)
• Severe polluters with worst-in-class performance around toxic and/or hazardous
releases to air, land and water
• Manufacturing of tobacco products
• Manufacturers of guns and/or weapons systems
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• Companies with severe and/or ongoing records of discriminatory or exploitive workplace
practices
• Companies with significant revenues from the privatized prison and detention system
• Significant, recent and/or ongoing record of corruption, bribery, fraud
• Significant lack of responsiveness to product safety concerns
When a holding is found to violate an avoidance screen, it is excluded from the security
selection universe for the Client’s portfolio. If a current holding is subsequently found to be in
violation of avoidance criteria, Figure 8 will set a strategy to sell the security from the Client’s
portfolio within 180 days.
Avoidance screens are applied on a best efforts basis. Avoidance screening thresholds are
typically determined based on industry codes, revenue criteria, and/or data provided by
external research resources, Figure 8 uses multiple external data providers to help determine
which securities to exclude from its portfolios based on the defined avoidance criteria. External
data providers include Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Ethos, Institutional Shareholder
Services (ISS), and As You Sow.
For money market, mutual fund, and ETF securities, avoidance screens may be relaxed if
appropriate fully screened options are not available.
Sustainability Integration
Figure 8 evaluates sustainability-related risks and opportunities for every security considered
for inclusion in investment portfolios. Figure 8 analysts focus on assessing sustainability and
social impact factors deemed material to financial outcomes. These factors typically include:
• GHG emissions: reductions and strength of targets
• Research and Innovation around clean energy and sustainable technologies
• Physical and transition risks of climate change
• Resource management, especially around energy and water use
• Land use policy and impacts on biodiversity
• Management of toxic and hazardous releases to air, land, and water
• Human capital management across company operations and the supply chain, including:
o Hiring, promotion, and compensation practices
o Diversity and inclusion at all levels of firm
o Training and development
o Labor relations
o Workplace policies (e.g., flexible scheduling, paid sick leave)
• Transparency and reporting, especially around sustainability issues
• Executive compensation; alignment with human capital management goals
• Board structure, independence, and diversity
Figure 8 offers active sustainability-integrated investment management across four allocation
strategies – Global Equity, Balanced Growth, Balanced Moderate, and Balanced Conservative –
to meet a range of risk and return objectives. Please see Item 8A, “Methods of Analysis” on
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pages 15-16 for additional discussion of how sustainability and social impact factors are
integrated in the Equity and Fixed Income segments of these product strategies
Engagement and Proxy Voting
When investors own shares of company stock, they retain the right to provide input on the
company’s policies, operations, governance, and financial management. This may include input
around sustainability issues – such as responsiveness to climate risks, policy and disclosures
around human capital management, and responsible corporate governance – that can help
create and protect long-term shareholder value, Figure 8 may help Clients provide input to
companies on sustainability topics through dialogue with company management and others,
and through shareholder votes conducted via proxy voting.
Figure 8 will vote proxies on behalf of each Client that has delegated proxy voting authority to
Figure 8 in their contract agreement. Alternatively, Clients may reserve the right to vote
proxies themselves. When Figure 8 accepts such responsibility, it will only cast proxy votes in a
manner consistent with the best interest of its Clients. This includes voting proxies in a way
that considers the impact that sustainability issues – e.g., responsiveness to climate risks,
policy and disclosures around human capital management, and responsible corporate
governance – may have on creating and protecting long-term shareholder value,
Figure 8 has retained the services of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) as an independent
proxy advisory and voting service provider. ISS generally votes proxies in line with its SRI Proxy
Voting Guidelines. Figure 8 monitors ISS votes to ensure they are aligned with Figure 8’s internal
analysis, policies and approach. Figure 8 maintains a history of records of all proxy votes, which
Clients may obtain upon request by emailing clients@figure8investing.com or calling (208) 385-
0078.
Targeted Impact Strategies
Where Client risk and return objectives align, Figure 8 may direct investment to provide
capital to communities and projects that accelerate positive social and environmental
change, while generating a financial return. Figure 8 may at times purchase this type of
targeted impact investment as a publicly-traded equity or fixed income security, to be held
at the Client’s custodian as part of the Client’s overall portfolio. Figure 8 may also step
outside the public markets to add private or non-publicly-traded investments that provide a
more direct relationship with an organization or project. These direct private investments
are made only where Figure 8 has determined, on a Client-specific basis, that the investment
is appropriate for the financial goals, risk tolerance, and accreditation status of the Client,
and only with written Client direction and consent. Figure 8 facilitates and monitors these
direct private investments as part of the Client’s overall portfolio.
Figure 8 may place direct private investments in the form of promissory notes, private bonds,
real estate investment trusts, or private equity investments, most frequently placed with
Community Development Financial Institutions and other community loan funds, micro-
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lending organizations, and innovative impact-focused private equity funds. These
investment vehicles often provide capital for affordable housing, sustainable Infrastructure,
small business formation, education and job training, organic and regenerative agriculture,
and worker-owned cooperatives, often across historically underserved communities, These
private investments and the associated risks are always reviewed by the Client before
purchase and are placed only with the Client’s permission.
C. 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. Figure 8 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 Figure 8 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. Figure 8 monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to
strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on Figure 8’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. Figure 8
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 Figure 8 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. Figure 8 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 Figure 8’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
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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.
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.
Smaller Company Risk
Small and medium sized companies are often more susceptible to changing conditions and their
stock values may be more volatile. Risks are generally higher for the equity securities of smaller
companies than for larger companies.
Social Investment Risk
Social investment portfolios have demonstrated that, over the long-term, there has been no
sacrifice of risk-adjusted investment returns when compared with major market benchmarks.
However, in the shorter term, portfolios invested with avoidance screens may be prevented from
participating in outperforming segments of the markets, presenting specific short-term risk.
Private Placements Risk
Figure 8 may place direct private investments in the form of promissory notes, private bonds,
real estate investment trusts, or private equity investments, most frequently placed with
Community Development Financial Institutions and other community loan funds, micro-
lending organizations, and innovative impact-focused private equity funds. These
investment vehicles often provide capital for affordable housing, sustainable Infrastructure,
small business formation, education and job training, organic and regenerative agriculture,
and worker-owned cooperatives, often across historically underserved communities,
Private placements carry a substantial risk as they are subject to less regulation than
publicly offered securities. The markets to resell these assets under applicable securities laws
may be illiquid, due to restrictions, and the liquidation may be taken at a substantial discount
to the underlying value or result in the entire loss of the value of such assets. Figure 8 always
reviews private investments and the associated risks with the Client before purchase; private
placements investments are made only with the Client’s permission.
Community Investment Risk
Figure 8’s investments include community investment promissory notes. These are debt
instruments issued by companies, organizations and non-profits that allow individual investors,
rather than a bank, to provide financing. These investments are not insured, do not carry an
investment grade and have the risk of default—issuers of promissory notes are making a
promise to repay the lender. Investors should also recognize that notes are illiquid and can tie
up money for extended periods of time.
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Figure 8 purchases promissory notes from companies and organizations dedicated to
community development. Promissory notes carry a risk of loss, including the loss of the full
investment, and are only recommended when they align with a Client’s investment objectives,
risk tolerance and time horizon.
Alternative Investments
The performance of alternative investments 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.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to
those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. Equity REITs may be
affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while
mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of credit extended. REITs are subject to heavy
cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-liquidation. REITs, especially mortgage
REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the value of the REIT may
decline).
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 Figure 8 or any of its Supervised
Persons. Figure 8 values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. Figure 8 encourages Clients to
perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages.
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# 282973.
ITEM 10. Other Financial Industry Activities and
Affiliations
A-B. Financial Registration and Affiliations
Neither Figure 8 nor the Advisory Persons have any registrations or affiliations with a broker-
dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity-trading advisor.
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C. Material Relationships
Neither Figure 8 nor the Advisory Persons is licensed to sell insurance.
D. Selection of Other Advisors
Figure 8 will not utilize a third-party money manager.
ITEM 11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Figure 8 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 Figure 8
(“Supervised Persons”). The Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and
specific instructions regarding Figure 8’s duties to the Client. Figure 8 and its Supervised
Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client. It is the obligation
of Figure 8’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 the Code, please
contact Figure 8 at (208) 385-0078 or via email at info@figure8investing.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Figure 8 allows its Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Figure 8 does not act as principal in any
transactions. In addition, Figure 8 does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an
investment company. Figure 8 does not have a material interest in any securities traded in
Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Figure 8 allows its Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities recommended
to Clients, for purchase or sale, presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, Figure 8 must
disclose to Clients and mitigate through policies and procedures. As noted above, Figure 8 has
adopted the Code to address insider trading (material non-public information controls); gifts
and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities reporting. When trading
for personal accounts, Supervised Persons may have a conflict of interest if trading in the same
securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can potentially be violated
if personal trades are made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading
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based on material non-public information. This risk is mitigated by Figure 8 requiring reporting
of personal securities trades by its Supervised Persons for review by the Chief Compliance
Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. Figure 8 has also adopted written policies and procedures to
detect the misuse of material, nonpublic information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Figure 8 allows its 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 Figure 8, or any Supervised Person of Figure 8,
transact in any security to the detriment of any Client.
ITEM 12. Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Figure 8 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 Figure 8 to direct trades to this
Custodian as agreed upon in the investment advisory agreement. Further, Figure 8 does not
have the discretionary authority to negotiate commissions on behalf of its Clients on a trade-
by-trade basis.
Where Figure 8 does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, Figure 8 will
typically recommend the Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are
not obligated to use the Custodian recommended by Figure 8 and will not incur any extra fee or
cost associated with using a custodian not recommended by Figure 8. However, Figure 8 may
be limited in the services it can provide if the recommended Custodian is not engaged. Figure 8
may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such as, but not limited to, reasonableness of
commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the Client, its reputation and/or
the location of the Custodian’s offices. Figure 8 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”. Figure 8 maintains an
institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby Figure 8 receives economic benefits from
Schwab. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of Figure 8:
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. Figure 8 does not participate in
soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any broker-dealer/custodian. However, Figure 8
does receive certain economic benefits from Schwab. Please see Item 14.
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2. Brokerage Referrals – Figure 8 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 Figure 8
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] at the Custodian.
Figure 8 will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trading between a Client’s account(s)
and Figure 8’s account(s), although we may facilitate Client-to-Client cross transactions in
cooperation with custodians. Figure 8 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.
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. Figure 8 will execute its transactions through the Custodian as authorized by the
Client. Figure 8 may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased
or sold through the Custodian for 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 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 Client accounts.
ITEM 13. Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Ms. Cooper,
President and Chief Compliance Officer of Figure 8. 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 Figure 8 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.
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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]. Figure 8 may also provide Clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
ITEM 14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Figure 8
Figure 8 is a fee-only advisory firm, who, in all circumstances, is compensated solely by the
Client. Figure 8 does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors,
broker dealers or any unrelated third party. Figure 8 may refer Clients to various third parties to
provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Figure 8
may receive referrals of new Clients from a third-party.
Participation in an Institutional Advisor Platform
Figure 8 has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor
Services” unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Figure
8. As a registered investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform,
Figure 8 receives access to software and related support without cost because Figure 8 renders
investment management services to Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided
by Schwab Advisor Services benefit Figure 8 and many, but not all, services provided by
Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, Figure 8 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 Figure 8’s recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar
software, systems support, or services.
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
Client’s funds and securities. Through Schwab, Figure 8 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, Figure 8 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, Figure 8 receives
duplicate statements for Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and
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back office support services as part of its relationship with Schwab. These services are
intended to assist Figure 8 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 to Figure 8
that may not benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, consulting
services and discounts for various service providers. Access to these services creates a
financial incentive for Figure 8 to recommend Schwab, which results in a conflict of interest.
Figure 8 believes, however, that the selection of Schwab as Custodian is in the best interests of
its Clients.
B. Client Referrals from Solicitors
Figure 8 does not engage paid solicitors for Client referrals.
ITEM 15. Custody
Figure 8 does not accept or maintain custody of any Client accounts, except for the authorized
deduction of Figure 8’s fees, as provided by the Client by executing the advisory agreement. All
Clients must place their assets with a “qualified custodian.” Clients are required to engage the
Custodian to retain their funds and securities and direct Figure 8 to utilize the Custodian for the
Client’s security transactions. Clients should review statements provided by the Custodian and
compare to any reports provided by Figure 8 to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not
perform this review. Figure 8 shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of
the fees to be deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter-
end date. The Client will provide written authorization to Figure 8 permitting them to be paid
directly for their accounts held by the Custodian.
In addition, Figure 8’s Quarterly Report, delivered to Clients following the end of each quarter,
includes an itemization of the fee, including the calculation period covered by the fee, the
account value and the methodology used to calculate the fee. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Please note that certain private direct impact investments mayl have separate custodial
arrangements that differ from what is described above.
ITEM 16. Investment Discretion
Figure 8 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 Figure 8. Discretionary authority
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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 Figure 8 will be in
accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
ITEM 17. Voting Client Securities
Figure 8 will vote proxies on behalf of each Client that has delegated proxy voting authority to
Figure 8 in their advisory agreement. Alternatively, Clients may reserve the right to vote
proxies themselves. When Figure 8 accepts such responsibility, it will only cast proxy votes in a
manner consistent with the best interest of its Clients. This includes voting proxies in a way
that considers the impact that sustainability issues – e.g., responsiveness to climate risks,
policy and disclosures around human capital management, and responsible corporate
governance – may have on creating and protecting long-term shareholder value.
Figure 8 has retained the services of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) as an independent
proxy advisory and voting service provider. ISS generally votes Figure 8 proxies in line with its
SRI Proxy Voting Guidelines. Figure 8 monitors ISS votes to ensure they are aligned with Figure
8’s internal analysis, policies and approach. Figure 8 maintains a history of records of all proxy
votes, which Clients may obtain upon request by emailing clients@figure8investing.com or
calling (208) 385-0078.
Class Action Settlements: In addition, Figure 8 has contracted with a third party to handle
Client participation in class action lawsuits and settlements. The third-party service provider
collects information about Client holdings and facilitates class action-related filings on behalf
of Clients. Clients may receive payment for settlement, with the vendor taking a small portion
as its fee. Figure 8 receives no compensation for Class Action settlements. Clients may opt out
of this service upon request.
ITEM 18. Financial Information
Neither Figure 8, nor Ms. Cooper have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably
impair the ability of Figure 8 to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Figure 8, nor any of its
Advisory Persons have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Figure 8 is not
required to deliver a balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as Figure 8 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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Part 2B of Form ADV
Brochure Supplement
For Lisa M. Cooper, CFP®, CFA®
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: March 17, 2025
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
1410 W Washington St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 385-0078
Email: info@figure8investing.com
figure8investing.com
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and
qualifications of Lisa M. Cooper (CRD# 2407967) in addition to the information contained in the
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282973) Disclosure
Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of the Figure 8 Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact the Advisor at (208) 385-0078 or by email at info@figure8investing.com.
Additional information about Ms. Cooper is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual
CRD# 2407967.
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ITEM 2. Educational Background and Business Experience
Lisa M. Cooper, CFP®, CFA®, born in 1962, is dedicated to advising Clients of Figure 8 as
President and Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. Cooper earned an MBA from The Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Ms. Cooper also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 1987. Additional
information regarding Ms. Cooper’s employment history is included below.
Employment History
Dates
01/2016 - Present
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance
Officer, Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
Board Member, MoFi
03/2019 – 09/2024
Co-Founder, Global Talent Idaho
05/2014 – 12/2015
10/2009 – 03/2014
Partner & Senior Portfolio Manager, Nelson Capital
Management
Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Trillium Asset Management
11/1999 – 10/2009
06/2000 – 12/2003
Registered Representative, Forum Fund Services, LLC
(Holding licenses and registrations for mutual funds managed
by Trillium Asset Management)
Chartered Financial Analyst® (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in
1962 and awarded by the 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. In addition, 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. Chartered Financial Analyst and CFA® are trademarks owned by CFA
Institute.
Certified Financial Planner™, (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design)
marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United
States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires
financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number
of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of
conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional
engagements with Clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have obtained CFP®
certification in the US.
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To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the
financial planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as
necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services,
and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United States college
or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s financial
planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee
benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning,
and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination includes case studies and Client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to
correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial
planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set
of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two
years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of
Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the
financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct.
The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning
services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide
financial planning services in the best interests of their Client
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be
subject to CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
ITEM 3. Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Cooper. Ms. Cooper has
never been involved in any regulatory or criminal action. There have been no Client complaints,
lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Cooper.
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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 Ms. Cooper.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Ms. Cooper
on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec by searching with
her full name or her Individual CRD# 2407967.
ITEM 4. Other Business Activities
Ms. Cooper does not have current outside business activities.
ITEM 5. Additional Compensation
Ms. Cooper does not receive any compensation for performing advisory services other than
what is disclosed in Item 4.
ITEM 6. Supervision
Ms. Cooper serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Figure
8. Ms. Cooper can be reached at (208) 385-0078.
Figure 8 has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Figure 8. Further, Figure 8
is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by
Figure 8 and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Figure 8 is subject to examinations
by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Figure 8 is required to periodically
update the information provided to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding its
business activities and assets.
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Part 2B of Form ADV
Brochure Supplement
For Travis J. Stright, CFA®, Director of Finance & Impact
Effective: March 17, 2025
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
1410 W Washington St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 385-0078
Email: info@figure8investing.com
figure8investing.com
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and
qualifications of Travis J. Stright (CRD# 7384920) in addition to the information contained in
the Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282973) Disclosure
Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of the Figure 8 Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact the Advisor at (208) 385-0078 or by email at info@figure8investing.com.
Additional information about Mr. Stright 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# 7384920.
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ITEM 2. Educational Background and Business Experience
Travis J. Stright, born in 1984, is dedicated to advising Clients of Figure 8 as a Director of
Finance & Impact. Mr. Stright earned a Bachelors of Science in Finance from Azusa Pacific
University in 2007. Additional information regarding Mr. Stright’s employment history is included
below.
Employment History
Dates
Director of Finance & Impact, Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
11/2023 - Present
Senior Associate, Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
05/2021 – 11/2023
Portfolio Manager, U.S. Bancorp
03/2013 – 05/2021
Assistant Relationship Manager, U.S. Bancorp
05/2007 – 01/2012
Chartered Financial Analyst® (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in
1962 and awarded by the 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. In addition, 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. Chartered Financial Analyst and CFA® are trademarks owned by CFA
Institute.
ITEM 3. Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Stright. Mr. Stright 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. Stright.
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. Stright.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Stright
on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching
with his full name or his Individual CRD# 7384920.
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ITEM 4. Other Business Activities
ACLU of Idaho
Mr. Stright also serves as a committee member on the finance committee for the American Civil
Liberties Union of Idaho, located in Boise, ID. As a committee member, Mr. Stright makes
recommendations to the board on accounting and investment related matters. Mr. Stright
spends approximately 2 hours per month of his time in this capacity.
Idaho Law Foundation
Mr. Stright also serves as treasurer of the Idaho Law Foundation, located in Boise, ID. As
treasurer, Mr. Stright is responsible for the oversight of financials for the audit and investment
committees. Mr. Stright spends approximately 6 hours per month of his time in this capacity.
Boise Public Schools Foundation
Mr. Stright also serves as treasurer of the Boise Public Schools Foundation. As a part of this role
he serves as a member of the executive committee as well as the head of the finance
committee. Mr. Stright is responsible for overseeing financial reporting including the annual
audit process and monitoring the advisor of the organization’s invested assets.
ITEM 5. Additional Compensation
Mr. Stright is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Figure 8’s Clients. Mr. Stright
does not receive any additional forms of compensation.
ITEM 6. Supervision
Mr. Stright serves as a Director of Finance & Impact of Figure 8 and is supervised by Lisa
Cooper, the Chief Compliance Officer. Ms. Cooper can be reached at (208) 385-0078.
Figure 8 has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Figure 8. Further, Figure 8
is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by
Figure 8 and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Figure 8 is subject to examinations
by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Figure 8 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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Part 2B of Form ADV
Brochure Supplement
For Matthew Glenn Hollands, CFA®, Senior Investment Analyst
Effective: March 17, 2025
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
1410 W Washington St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 385-0078
Email: info@figure8investing.com
figure8investing.com
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and
qualifications of Matthew Glenn Hollands (CRD# 5564084) in addition to the information
contained in the Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282973)
Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have
any questions about the contents of the Figure 8 Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure
Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (208) 385-0078 or by email at
info@figure8investing.com.
Additional information about Mr. Hollands 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# 5564084.
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ITEM 2. Educational Background and Business Experience
Matthew Glenn Hollands, born in 1988, is the Senior Investment Analyst of Figure 8. Mr. Hollands
earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business/Finance at the University of Oregon in 2011.
Additional information regarding Mr. Hollands’s employment history is included below.
Employment History
Dates
08/2024 – Present
Senior Investment Analyst
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
01/2021 – 06/2024
Senior Portfolio Manager
Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc
10/2013 – 12/2021
Senior Investment Analyst
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Chartered Financial Analyst® (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in
1962 and awarded by the 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. In addition, 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. Chartered Financial Analyst and CFA® are trademarks owned by CFA
Institute.
ITEM 3. Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hollands. Mr. Hollands
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. Hollands.
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. Hollands.
However, the Advisor does encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Hollands
on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching
with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5564084.
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ITEM 4. Other Business Activities
Mr. Hollands does not engage in other business activities.
ITEM 5. Additional Compensation
Mr. Hollands is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Figure 8’s Clients. Mr. Hollands
does not receive any additional forms of compensation.
ITEM 6. Supervision
Mr. Hollands serves as a Senior Investment Analyst of Figure 8 and is supervised by Lisa Cooper,
CEO and CCO. Lisa Cooper can be reached at (208) 385-0078.
Figure 8 has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Figure 8. Further, Figure 8
is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by
Figure 8 and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Figure 8 is subject to examinations
by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Figure 8 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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Part 2B of Form ADV
Brochure Supplement
For Krystal Carmona Lee, CFP®, Advisor, Planning & Impact
Effective: March 17, 2025
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
1410 W Washington St
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 385-0078
Email: info@figure8investing.com
figure8investing.com
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and
qualifications of Krystal Carmona Lee (CRD# 7222842) in addition to the information contained
in the Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 282973) Disclosure
Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of the Figure 8 Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement,
please contact the Advisor at (208) 385-0078 or by email at info@figure8investing.com.
Additional information about Ms. Lee is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual
CRD# 7222842.
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ITEM 2. Educational Background and Business Experience
Krystal Carmona Lee, born in 1983, is an Advisor, Planning & Impact with Figure 8. Ms. Lee earned
an MBA at the University of New Mexico in 2009, and a Bachelor of Science Degree at New
Mexico State University in 2005. Additional information regarding Ms. Lee’s employment history
is included below.
Employment History
Dates
12/2024 – Present
Advisor, Planning & Impact
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC
03/2020 – 12/2024
Director of Financial Planning & Portfolio Manager
Allen Capital Management
04/2014 – 03/2020
Assistant Relationship Manager
Umpqua Bank
11/2013 – 04/2014
N/A
Unemployed
Certified Financial Planner™, (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP® (with flame design)
marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United
States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP® Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires
financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number
of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of
conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional
engagements with Clients. Currently, more than 71,000 individuals have obtained CFP®
certification in the US.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the
financial planning subject areas that CFP® Board’s studies have determined as
necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services,
and attain a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited United States college
or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP® Board’s financial
planning subject areas include insurance planning and risk management, employee
benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning,
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and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The
examination includes case studies and Client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to
correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial
planning to real world circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related
experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP® Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two
years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of
Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the
financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct.
The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning
services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide
financial planning services in the best interests of their Client
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be
subject to CFP® Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent
revocation of their CFP® certification.
ITEM 3. Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Lee. Ms. Lee has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints,
lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Lee.
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;
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and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no legal, civil or
disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Lee.
ITEM 4. Other Business Activities
Ms. Lee does not engage in other business activities.
ITEM 5. Additional Compensation
Ms. Lee is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Figure 8’s Clients. Ms. Lee
does not receive any additional forms of compensation.
ITEM 6. Supervision
Ms. Lee serves as an Advisor, Planning & Impact for Figure 8 and is supervised by Lisa Cooper,
CEO and CCO. Lisa Cooper can be reached at (208) 385-0078.
Figure 8 has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Figure 8. Further, Figure 8
is subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by
Figure 8 and its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Figure 8 is subject to examinations
by regulators, which may be announced or unannounced. Figure 8 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
Figure 8 Investment Strategies LLC (“Figure 8” 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. Figure
8 (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.
Figure 8 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?
• Date of birth
• Name, address and phone number[s]
• E-mail address[es]
• Driver’s license number
• Social security or taxpayer identification number
•
Income and expenses
• Assets and liabilities
•
Investment activity
• Account information (including other institutions)
•
Investment experience and goals
What information do we collect from other sources
• Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
• Account applications and forms
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Investment questionnaires and suitability documents
• Other advisory agreements and legal documents
•
• Transactional information with us or others
• 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 Client’s
personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal
information they receive from us.
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
Figure 8 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 Figure
8 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
Figure 8 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.
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State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume accounts with
California addresses do not want us to disclose personal information about you to
non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted by California law. We also limit
the sharing of personal information about you with our affiliates to ensure
compliance with California privacy laws.
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 us at (208) 385-0078 or via email at info@figure8investing.com.
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208. 385. 0078
info@figure8investing.com
1410 W. Washington
Boise, ID 83702