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Item 1 – Cover Page
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
(Part 2A, Appendix 1 of Form ADV)
Lesko Securities, Inc.
400 Plaza Drive, STE A, Vestal, NY 13850
(607) 724-2421
FAX (607) 724-2467
www.leskofinancial.com
info@leskofinancial.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Lesko Securities, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at: (607) 724-2421, or by email at: info@leskofinancial.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority. Additional
information about Lesko Securities, Inc. is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
March 2025
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Item 2 - Material Changes
Annual Update
Since our last annual amendment filing on 03/07/2024 we had no material changes to
disclose.
In the future, this section of the Brochure will discuss only the specific material changes that
were made to the Brochure and will provide you with a summary of all material changes that
have occurred since the last filing of this Brochure. This section will also identify the date
of our last annual Brochure update.
We will ensure that you receive a summary of any material changes to this and subsequent
Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal year end which is December
31. We will provide other ongoing disclosure information about material changes as they
occur. We will also provide you with information on how to obtain the complete brochure.
Currently, our Brochure can be requested at any time, without charge, by contacting Gregory
Lesko at (607) 724-2421.
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
ITEM 1 – COVER PAGE .................................................................................................................................................. i
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ITEM 2 - MATERIAL CHANGES ...................................................................................................................................... ii
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ITEM 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 4 - SERVICES, FEES AND COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................ 2
ITEM 5 - ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF CLIENTS ........................................................................................ 6
ITEM 6 - PORTFOLIO MANAGER SELECTION AND EVALUATION .................................................................................... 6
ITEM 7 - CLIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PORTFOLIO MANAGERS ..................................................................... 10
ITEM 8 - CLIENT CONTACT WITH PORTFOLIO MANAGERS ........................................................................................... 10
ITEM 9 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 10
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Lesko Financial Services
Item 4 - Services, Fees and Compensation
Lesko Securities, Inc. (hereinafter “LSI”) is a corporation organized in the State of Delaware.
The firm was formed in November 1980 as a broker-dealer firm and became registered as
an investment adviser in 1989.
Principal Owners
Lesko Financial Services, Inc. is the parent company of Lesko Securities, Inc. the registered
broker/dealer and Registered Investment Adviser. Gregory S. Lesko is the principal owner
and majority stockholder of Lesko Financial Services, Inc.
Lesko Securities, Inc. does not provide a timing service at this time.
A Wrap Program is an investment advisory program that provides clients with asset
management and brokerage services for one all-inclusive fee. If you participate in our wrap
fee program, you will pay the firm a single fee, which includes money management fees,
certain transaction costs, and custodial and administrative costs. You are not charged
separate fees for respective components of the total services.
LSI’s Wrap Fee Program is offered on the Charles Schwab platform where such securities
as stocks, Mutual funds, bonds, ETF’s, ETN’s, UIT’s and options, all of which have trading
costs associated with them, are offered.
Client Investment Process
Your Financial Advisor will obtain your financial data and assist you in determining the
suitability of the Program based on the information obtained from you. We will use the
suitability information we gather from you in our initial meeting to develop a strategy that
enables our firm to give you continuous and focused investment advice and/or to make
investment recommendations on your behalf. We will monitor your portfolio’s performance
on an on-going basis and will rebalance the portfolio as required by changes in market
conditions and in your financial circumstances. We will provide these services on a non-
discretionary basis, meaning we will consult with you prior to making any trades.
Upon entering into an Investor Advisory Agreement, you will open an account with Charles
Schwab, an unaffiliated and independent qualified custodian. Charles Schwab will provide
you with services related to custody of securities, trade execution, and trade clearance and
settlement. We will not have custody of client funds or securities, except to the limited extent
of having Charles Schwab act as a paying agent for our firm by automatically deducting
Program fees from your account(s).
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Changes in Your Financial Circumstances
In providing the contracted services, we are not required to verify any information we receive
from you or from your other professionals (e.g., attorney, accountant, etc.) and we are
expressly authorized to rely on the information you provide. Furthermore, unless you
indicate to the contrary, we shall assume that there are no restrictions on our services, other
than to manage your account in accordance with your designated investment objectives. It
is your responsibility to promptly notify us if there are changes in your financial situation or
investment objectives for the purpose of reviewing/evaluating/revising our previous
recommendations and/or services.
The Wrap Program Fee
We charge an annual “wrap fee” for participation in the Program depending upon the market
value of your assets under management. You are not charged separate fees for the different
components of services provided by the Program. Our firm pays all transaction expenses of
trades placed on your behalf. Our Program fee includes the portfolio management fee and
Charles Schwab’s transaction or execution costs. Assets in each of your account(s) are
included in the fee assessment unless specifically identified in writing for an exclusion. In
special circumstances, and in our sole discretion, we may negotiate a lesser management
fee based upon certain criteria (i.e., anticipated future earning capacity, dollar amount of
assets to be managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing client
relationship, account retention, etc.)
On an annualized basis, our Program fees as follows:
Account Value/AUM
Financial Advisor Annual Fee
$0 - $249,999
1.25%
$250,000 - $499,999
0.95%
$500,000 - $999,999
$1,000,000 +
0.80%
0.65%
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For all Wrap Programs offered by LSI, your Wrap Fee will be assessed on a quarterly basis,
in advance, of the calendar quarter. The advisory fee is calculated utilizing the method of
taking the end of period balance plus weighted cash flows. This method will account for the
balance at the end of the period plus any cash flows to and from the account during the
billing period. The specific manner in which your advisory fees are calculated and charged
is established in your written advisory agreement with LSI. In your investment advisory
agreement, you must authorize to directly debit advisory fees from your account. Advisory
fees are in most cases automatically deducted on a quarterly basis in advance from
cash/money market positions or by liquidating assets held within the account. LSI may waive
or negotiate fees at our sole discretion.
Accounts opened during a calendar quarter will be charged a daily pro-rated fee based on
the number of days advisory services were provide in that quarter. Upon closing of an
account, any prepaid unearned fees will be refunded on a pro-rated basis and any earned,
unpaid fees will be due and payable.
In determining whether to establish an LSI Wrap Fee Program account, a client should be
aware that the overall cost to the client of the Program may be higher or lower than the client
might incur by purchasing separately the types of securities available in the Program. In
order to compare the cost of the Program with unbundled services, the client should
consider the turnover rate of our investment strategies, trading activity in the account,
standard advisory fees and brokerage commissions that would be charged at Charles
Schwab or at other broker-dealers and/or investment advisors.
Termination of Advisory Relationship
The client or investment advisor may terminate the wrap fee program agreement upon
notice to the other party. You will incur a pro rata charge for services rendered prior to the
termination of the wrap fee program agreement, which means you will incur advisory fees
only in proportion to the number of days in the quarter for which you are a client. If you have
pre-paid advisory fees that we have not yet earned, you will receive a pro-rated refund for
those fees into your account when you give us timely notice of termination to allow us to
refund these fees to your account prior to transfer/withdrawal. When a copy of the brochure
is not provided to the client at least 48 hours prior to signing the contract, the client has five
business days in which to cancel the contract without penalty.
Upon termination of accounts held at Charles Schwab, they will deliver securities and funds
held in the account per your instructions unless you request that the account be liquidated.
After the wrap fee program arrangement has been terminated, transactions are processed
at the prevailing brokerage rate/fees. You become responsible for monitoring your own
assets and our firm has no further obligation to act upon or to provide advice with respect
to those assets.
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Wrap Fee Program Disclosures
Wrap Fee Programs may not be suitable for all investment needs, and any decision to
participate in a wrap fee program should be based on your financial situation, investment
objectives, tolerance for risk, and investment time horizon, among other considerations.
The benefits under a wrap program depend, in part, upon the size of the account and the
number of transactions likely to be generated in the account. For example, a wrap fee
program may not be suitable for accounts with little trading activity. In order to evaluate
whether a wrap fee program is suitable for you, you should compare the Program fee and
any costs with the Program with the amounts that would be charged by other advisors,
broker-dealers, and custodians, for advisory fees, brokerage and execution costs, and
custodial services comparable to those provided under the Programs.
Participating in a wrap fee program may cost more or less than the cost of purchasing
advisory, brokerage, and custodial services separately from third parties.
LSI and its Advisors receive compensation as a result of your participation in the Program.
This compensation may be more or less than the amount the firm or the Advisor would
receive if you paid separately for investment advice, brokerage and other services.
Accordingly, a conflict of interest exists because the firm and the Advisor may have a
financial incentive to recommend the Program and may recommend the Program over other
programs or services for which compensation arrangements are not as beneficial.
Additional Fees and Expenses
The Program Fee includes the costs of brokerage commissions for transactions executed
through Charles Schwab, and charges relating to settlement, clearance, or custody of
securities in the Account. The Program fee does not include mark-ups and mark downs,
dealer spreads, interest, taxes or other costs, such as costs associated with exchanging
currencies, wire transfer fees, transactions not executed through Charles Schwab, or other
fees required by law or imposed by third parties.
The wrap program fees that you pay the firm for portfolio management services are separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds or exchange traded funds
(described in each fund’s prospectus) to their shareholders. These fees will generally
include a management fee and other fund expenses. The management fee is usually called
an expense ratio. For example, an expense ratio of 0.50 means that the mutual fund
company charges 0.50% for their services. This fee is in addition to the fee paid by you to
LSI. Performance figures quoted by mutual fund companies in various publications are after
their fees have been deducted. To fully understand the total cost you will incur, you should
review all the fees charged by mutual funds, exchange traded funds, our firm, and others. If
required, a client may pay other fees and expenses including but not limited to, debit and
check writing fees, ATM fees and etc. See the Charles Schwab schedule of fees for the
complete list.
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LSI possesses written authorization from the client to deduct advisory fees from an
account held by a qualified custodian. LSI sends the qualified custodian written notice
of the amount of the fee to be deducted from the client’s account.
ITEM 5 - Account Requirements and Types of Clients
The majority of LSI’s clients are individuals with personal accounts, trusts and
individual retirement accounts. LSI may provide advice to corporations, businesses,
pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations.
ITEM 6 - Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Our firm does not utilize outside portfolio managers. All accounts are managed by our
in- house professionals.
Our firm and its related persons act as portfolio manager(s) for this wrap fee program.
This may create a conflict of interest in that other investment advisory firms may
charge the same or lower fees than our firm for similar services. Our related person
portfolio managers are not subject to the same selection and review as outside
portfolio managers that participate in the wrap fee program. This is because we have
chosen not to utilize outside portfolio managers.
Our firm and supervised persons act as portfolio manager(s) for this wrap fee
program.
LSI’s Investment methodology incorporates our own Investment philosophies and
beliefs, such as the benefits of low cost, diversification and consistent fund manager
performance. Our methodology is driven by long-term financial goals, not by market-
timing or short-term investment performance. Rather than attempting to predict which
investments will provide superior performance at any given time, LSI generally
believes that maintaining a broadly diversified portfolio, including investments from a
variety of market sectors and asset classes that focuses on maximizing after tax
returns can provide the best opportunity for success.
Asset classes include, but are not limited to, domestic and international equities,
domestic and international bonds, cash and cash equivalents, as well as alternative
investment types such as real estate and commodity funds. Equities can further be
broken down by market capitalization (company size based on annual revenues)
ranging from large companies (large-cap) to medium and small companies (mid-cap
and small-cap). Bonds meanwhile can be further broken down by issuer type- such
as corporate, municipal and government- and by duration, ranging from short term to
long.
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LSI primarily utilizes no-load, load waived or advisor share class Mutual funds along
with ETF’s, ETN’s and UIT’s in its Wrap Program. Mutual funds pool the money of its
investors and invest in a variety of stocks, bonds or other types of securities to meet
the stated objective of the fund. Actual Investment return and principal value of most
mutual fund investments are subject to market risk and will fluctuate so that your
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The
underlying investments of mutual funds are subject to the risks associated with the
corresponding asset classes.
Using a risk appropriate diversified portfolio, LSI uses two approaches to further
manage
your money in its Wrap Fee Program. A strategic approach and a Tactical approach.
Both
approaches are best suited for a long-term objective to investing.
Strategic: A strategy that sets specific asset class allocations and then periodically
rebalances the managed portfolio to maintain the original asset class allocation.
Tactical: A strategy that takes a more active trading approach to investing that makes
tactical trades in your portfolio in an attempt to take advantage of potential market
opportunities.
There are specific mutual funds and ETF’s, generally speaking, that are targeted to
be strategic and/or tactical in nature.
We may use one or more of the following methods of analysis or investment strategies
when providing investment advice to you.
Technical Analysis and Charting - “Technical Analysis”, sometimes also
known as “charting” is a method of evaluating securities by analyzing statistics
generated by market activity, such as past prices and trading volume. In technical
analysis it is not attempted to measure a security’s intrinsic value (value based on
company’s financial status, cash flow and net worth, etc.), but instead to use historical
charts and other tools to identify patterns that can suggest future activity.
Cyclical Analysis - Similar to Charting, “Cyclical Analysis” attempts to suggest
the future activity of the prices of securities based on the theory that prices move in a
cyclical pattern. This method of analysis uses market cycles (the general expansion
and contraction of business) as the primary driver. This method of analysis does not
take under consideration the intrinsic value (value based on company’s financial
status, cash flow, net worth, etc.) of the security being evaluated.
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Fundamental Analysis - involves analyzing individual companies and their
industry peer groups, such as a company’s financial statements, details regarding the
company’s product line, the experience and expertise of the company’s management,
and the outlook for the company and the industry. The resulting data is used to
measure the true value of the company’s stock compared to the current market value.
None of the methods above guarantee the successful prediction of future securities
pricing. In practice, the various methods of analysis are often used in concert with one
another in analyzing securities. Information about the securities being analyzed may
come from a variety of sources. These sources may include financial newspapers and
magazines, research materials prepared by industry analysts, corporate rating
services (such as Morningstar®, Argus Research, Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, etc.)
company press releases, and annual reports or prospectuses filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. (It should be noted that neither LSI nor its advisors
prepare “research reports” internally.)
Our investment strategies and advice may vary depending upon each client’s specific
financial situation. As such, we determine investments and allocations based upon
your predefined objectives risk tolerance, time horizon, financial information, liquidity
needs, and other various suitability factors.
Regardless of the investing strategy employed, investing in securities involves risk of
loss that you should be prepared to bear. There is no investing strategy that can
guarantee you against loss.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our
investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks:
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Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment
prices to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing
bonds become less attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in
reaction to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is
caused by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic and social conditions may
trigger market events.
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Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not
buy as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at
the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value
of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This
is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
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• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from
investments may have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of
return (i.e., interest rate). This primarily relates to fixed income
securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers
who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into
cash. Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while
real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms
of its obligations in good times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the
inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining
market value.
Performance-Based Fees and Side by Side Management
We do not accept performance-based fees or participate in side-by-side
management. Performance-based fees are fees that are based on a share of
capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s account. Side-by-Side
management refers to the practice of managing accounts that are charged
performance-based fees while at the same time managing accounts that are
not performance-based fees.
Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
LSI does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote their own proxies.
When assistance on voting proxies is requested, LSI will provide recommendations
to the Client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be disclosed to the Client.
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ITEM 7 - Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
The advisors of LSI are the portfolio managers of their client’s accounts. Our advisors
communicate directly with their clients on a regular basis and as certain conditions
warrant. Clients can communicate directly to their advisor any changes in personal
information, changes to their strategy or goals and any other relevant information.
ITEM 8 - Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
The client can direct any questions or comments directly to our firm, LSI, or their
investment advisor.
ITEM 9 - Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment advisory clients.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
Lesko Securities, Inc. is registered as a securities broker-dealer. Management
personnel, Gregory Lesko and Karen Stebbins are also registered representatives of
Lesko Securities, Inc. Investment advisors of LSI may be registered representatives
and be licensed to sell insurance products. Insurance products will not be offered to
Pennsylvania clients unless the investment advisor representative is appropriately
licensed to sell insurance products in the state of Pennsylvania.
Affiliations
LSI has a relationship as an introducing broker with National Financial Services, Inc.
(“NFS”) as clearing broker. LSI also has an arrangement with Charles Schwab as a
custodian for RIA accounts only. There are no other material arrangements with its
advisory or its clients with a related person who is a broker-dealer, investment
company, other investment advisor, financial planning firm, commodity pool operator,
commodity trading adviser or futures commission merchant, banking or thrift
institution, accounting firm, law firm, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer,
or an entity that creates or packages limited partnerships.
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Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Lesko Securities, Inc. have committed to a Code of Ethics covering
the areas of
Integrity, Objectivity, Competence, Fairness and Disclosure,
Professionalism and Diligence. The firm will provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to
any client or prospective client upon request. A copy is also available at the firm’s
website: www.leskofinancial.com.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
LSI and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by clients.
Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades.
Employees comply with the provisions of the LSI Compliance Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of Lesko Securities, Inc. is Gregory S. Lesko. He
reviews all employee trades each quarter. His trades are reviewed by Karen Stebbins
or Nik Lalovic. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of
employees does not affect the markets, and that clients of the firm receive preferential
treatment. Since most employee trades are small mutual fund trades or exchange-
traded fund trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
Brokerage Practices
Leso Securities, Inc. has a clearing relationship with National Financial Services LLC
(NFS). NFS acts as custodian and clearing firm. Among other things, NFS carries
accounts, executes and clears transactions for Lesko Securities, Inc. Lesko
Securities, Inc has a custody relationship with Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab acts
as custodian and clearing firm for RIA accounts only. Lesko Securities, Inc. does not
receive additional fees or commissions from any of these arrangements.
Soft Dollars
Lesko Securities, Inc. may enter into soft dollar arrangements through which it may
receive research, products, or other services from its broker/dealer Charles Schwab,
or another third-party in connection with client securities transactions (“soft dollar
benefits”) within (but not outside of) the safe harbor contained in Section 28€ of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There can be no assurance that any particular
client will benefit from soft dollar research, whether or not the client’s transactions paid
for it, and Lesko Securities, Inc. does not seek to allocate benefits to client accounts
proportionate to any soft dollar credits generated by the accounts. Lesko Securities,
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Inc. benefits by not having to produce or pay for the research, products or services,
and LSI, will have an incentive to recommend a broker/dealer based on receiving
research or services. Clients should be aware that LSI’s acceptance of soft dollar
benefits may result in higher commissions charged to the client.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed annually by the advisors assigned to the account.
Account reviews are performed more frequently when market conditions dictate.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review are changes in the tax laws, new
investment information, and changes in a client's own situation.
Regular Reports
Reports may consist of an individualized letter summarizing their positions, the
advisor’s thoughts on current market conditions, Morningstar® reports and/or
snapshots, or other necessary information. Clients receive periodic communications
on at least an annual basis.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
LSI has been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals
came from current clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees,
personal friends of employees and other similar sources. The firm does not
compensate referring parties for these referrals.
Referrals Out
LSI does not accept referral fees or any form of remuneration from other professionals
when a prospect or client is referred to them.
Other Compensation
Your Advisor may have more than one relationship to you. An Investment Advisor is
making recommendations on your advisory account and a Registered Representative
is receiving compensation for the sale of securities or insurance products. Investment
advisors may also be registered representatives of LSI and insurance agents of Lesko
Financial Services and therefore earn commissions on selling products and
insurance. This may represent a conflict of interest as there can be an incentive to
sell a product or insurance for commission.
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for a
Advisors may suggest broker/dealer services where compensation
transaction(s) are considered a benefit over the advisory services. This compensation
is separate from the investment advisory services you pay. Clients who participate in
the wrap program are not charged a commission for the purchase or sale of securities
in that program.
Occasionally an advisor will recommend a security that the advisor already owns. In
these circumstances the advisor will adhere to the Code of Ethics policy.
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians, which means the custodians provide
account statements directly to clients at their address of record at least quarterly.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from their
custodians to the statements provided by LSI.
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
LSI does not currently accept discretionary authority to manage securities accounts
on behalf of clients. LSI does not have the authority to determine, without obtaining
specific client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the
securities to be bought or sold. LSI consults with the client prior to each trade to obtain
concurrence.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
LSI does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting
contractual commitments to clients. A balance sheet is not required to be provided
because LSI does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities and does not
require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client, and six months or more in
advance.
Business Continuity Plan
General
LSI has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides detailed steps to mitigate
and recover from the loss of office space, communications, services or key people.
Disasters
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snowstorms,
hurricanes, tornados, and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters such as loss
of electrical power, loss of water pressure, fire, bomb threat, nuclear emergency,
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chemical event, biological event, T-1-communications line outage, Internet outage,
railway accident and aircraft accident. Electronic files are backed up daily and
archived offsite.
Alternate Offices
Alternate offices are identified to support ongoing operations in the event the main
office is unavailable. It is our intention to contact all clients within five days of a disaster
that dictates moving our office to an alternate location.
Information Security Program
Information Security
LSI maintains an information security program to reduce the risk that your personal
and confidential information may be breached.
Privacy Notice
LSI is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of the
personal information that is entrusted to us.
The categories of nonpublic information that we collect from you may include
information about your personal finances, information about your health to the extent
that it is needed for the financial planning process, information about transactions
between you and third parties, and information from consumer reporting agencies,
e.g., credit reports. We use this information to help you meet your personal financial
goals.
With your permission, we disclose limited information to attorneys, accountants, and
mortgage lenders with whom you have established a relationship. You may opt out
from our sharing information with these nonaffiliated third parties by notifying us at
any time by telephone, mail, fax, email, or in person. With your permission, we share
a limited amount of information about you with your brokerage firm in order to execute
securities transactions on your behalf.
We maintain a secure office to ensure that your information is not placed at
unreasonable risk. We employ a firewall barrier, secure data encryption techniques
and authentication procedures in our computer environment.
We do not provide your personal information to mailing list vendors or solicitors. We
require strict confidentiality in our agreements with unaffiliated third parties that
require access to your personal information, including financial service companies,
consultants, and auditors. Federal and state securities regulators may review our
Company records and your personal records as permitted by law.
Personally identifiable information about you will be maintained while you are a client,
and for the required period thereafter that records are required to be maintained by
federal and state securities laws. After that time, information may be destroyed.
We will notify you in advance if our privacy policy is expected to change. We are
required by law to deliver this Privacy Notice to you annually, in writing.
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