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MHS Advisory Services, LLC
11330 86th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: (952) 541-9201
Fax: (952) 541-3619
March 7, 2025
Form ADV Part 2A Brochure
MHS Advisory Services, LLC is a registered investment adviser. An "investment adviser" means any
person who, for compensation, engages in the business of advising others, either directly or through
publications or writings, as to the value of securities or as to the advisability of investing in, purchasing,
or selling securities, or who, for compensation and as part of a regular business, issues or promulgates
analyses or reports concerning securities. Registration with the SEC or any state securities authority
does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of MHS Advisory
Services, LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (952)
541-9201. 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 MHS Advisory Services, LLC is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Material Changes - Item 2
The purpose of this page is to inform you of any material changes since the previous version of this brochure.
On March 7, 2025, we submitted our annual updating amendment filing for fiscal year 2024. There were no
material changes to report.
We review and update our brochure at least annually to make sure that it remains current.
Full Brochure Available
If you would like to receive a complete copy of our Form ADV Part 2 Brochure, please contact Thomas R. Hokr,
CCO, at (952) 541-9201.
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Table of Contents - Item 3
Contents
Advisory Business - Item 4 ........................................................................................................................ 4
Fees and Compensation - Item 5 .............................................................................................................. 7
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management - Item 6 ........................................................ 12
Types of Clients - Item 7 ......................................................................................................................... 12
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Item 8 .................................................. 12
Disciplinary Information - Item 9 ............................................................................................................ 17
Other Financial Industry Activities or Affiliations - Item 10 ................................................................... 17
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading - Item 11 .......... 18
Brokerage Practices - Item 12 ................................................................................................................ 18
Review of Accounts - Item 13 ................................................................................................................. 20
Client Referrals and Other Compensation - Item 14 .............................................................................. 20
Custody - Item 15 ................................................................................................................................... 21
Investment Discretion - Item 16 ............................................................................................................. 21
Voting Client Securities - Item 17 ........................................................................................................... 22
Financial Information - Item 18 .............................................................................................................. 22
Requirements of State-Registered Advisers - Item 19 ........................................................................... 22
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................................................... 22
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Advisory Business - Item 4
MHS Advisory Services, LLC (hereinafter “MHS Advisory”) is a registered investment advisor based in Maple
Grove, Minnesota. We are a limited liability company under the laws of the State of Minnesota. We have been
providing investment advisory services since 2015. MHS Advisory is wholly owned by MHS Advisory Group, LLC,
Minnesota based limited liability company. Thomas R. Hokr, ChFC, CLU, MSFS, AIF, and John Christopher "Chris"
Sherwin, CFP®, are the owners of MHS Advisory Group, LLC. Thomas R. Hokr is the Chief Compliance Officer.
You may see the term Associated Person throughout this Brochure. As used in this Brochure, this term refers to
anyone from our firm who is an officer, employee, and all individuals providing investment advice on behalf of
our firm. Such persons are properly registered as investment adviser representatives in all required
jurisdictions.
Currently, we offer the following investment advisory services, personalized to each individual client:
• Portfolio Management Services
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Financial Planning Services
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Selection of Third Party Investment Advisers
• Pension Consulting Services
Portfolio Management Services
Our firm offers discretionary and in limited circumstances, non-discretionary portfolio management services to
our Clients. Discretionary portfolio management means we will make investment decisions and place buy or
sell orders in your account without contacting you. These decisions would be made based upon your stated
investment objectives. Non-discretionary portfolio management service means that we must obtain your
approval prior to making any transactions in your account.
Our investment advice is tailored to meet our clients’ needs and investment objectives. If you decide to hire our
firm to manage your portfolio, we will meet with you to gather your financial information, determine your
goals, and decide how much risk you should take in your investments. The information we gather will help us
implement an asset allocation strategy that will be specific to your goals, whether we are actively investing for
you or simply providing you with advice.
MHS Advisory mainly uses equity securities, exchange traded funds and investment company securities in its
portfolio management programs. However, we reserve the right to invest in any other type of security
including, but not limited to, U.S. government securities, corporate debt securities, commercial paper,
municipal securities, certificates of deposit, covered options, and limited partnerships investing in real estate,
oil and gas.
However we construct your investment portfolio, we will monitor your portfolio’s performance on a continuous
basis, and rebalance the portfolio whenever necessary, as changes occur in market conditions, your financial
circumstances, or both.
Financial Planning Services
We offer broad based financial planning which includes a variety of services, mainly advisory in nature,
regarding the management of the client’s financial resources. Such services are based upon an analysis of the
client’s individual needs and begin with an initial consultation, where we collect information and
documentation about the client’s financial situation. Once we have analyzed this documentation, we provide a
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written financial plan designed to achieve the client’s financial goals and objectives. In this way, MHS Advisory
assists the client in developing a strategy for the successful management of income, assets, and liabilities. In
general, financial planning services may include any one or all of the following:
• Cash Flow Analysis – Assessment of a client’s present financial situation by collecting information
regarding net worth and cash flow statements, tax returns, insurance policies, investment portfolios,
pension plans, employee benefit statements etc. The Firm advises on ways to reduce risk, coordinate,
and organize records, and estate information.
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• Retirement Analysis – Identification of a client’s long-term financial and personal goals and objectives
includes advice for accumulating wealth for retirement income or appropriate distribution of assets
following retirement. Tax consequences and implications are identified and evaluated.
Insurance Analysis – Includes risk management associated with advisory recommendations based on a
combination of insurance types to meet a client’s needs, e.g., life, health, disability, and long-term care
insurance. This will necessitate an analysis of cash needs of family at death, income needs of surviving
dependents, and disability income analysis.
Portfolio Analysis/Investment Planning – We provide investment alternatives, including asset
allocation, and effect on a client’s portfolio. We evaluate economic and tax characteristics of existing
investments as well as their suitability for a client’s objectives. We identify and evaluate tax
consequences and their implications.
Education Savings Analysis – Alternatives and strategies with respect to the complete or partial
funding of college or other post-secondary education.
Estate Analysis – We provide advice with respect to property ownership, distribution strategies, estate
tax reduction, and tax payment techniques.
The recommendations and solutions are designed to achieve the client’s desired goals, subject to a periodic
evaluation of the financial plan which may require revisions to meet changing circumstances. Financial plans
are based on a client’s financial situation based on the information provided to the firm. We should be notified
promptly of any change to a client’s financial situation, goals, objectives, or needs.
We also provide financial planning services that cover a specific area, such as retirement or estate planning,
asset allocation analysis, manager due diligence and 401(k) platform due diligence. We offer consultative
services where we set an appointment to meet with you for financial planning advice for an hourly fee.
You may choose to accept or reject our recommendations. If you decide to proceed with our
recommendations, you may do so either through our investment advisory services or by using the
advisory/brokerage firm of your choice.
Selection of Third Party Investment Advisers
MHS Advisory has entered into agreements with various third party investment advisers for the provision of
certain investment advisory services. Factors considered in the selection of a third party advisor include but
may not be limited to: i) MHS Advisory’s preference for a particular third party advisor; ii) the client’s risk
tolerance, goals and objectives, as well as investment experience; and, iii) the amount of client assets available
for investment. In order to assist clients in the selection of a third party advisor, an Associated Person of MHS
Advisory will typically gather information from the client about the client’s financial situation, investment
objectives, and reasonable restrictions the client wants imposed on the management of the account.
The third party advisor may customize the client's portfolio by blending traditional investment strategies with
an allocation to asset classes. The investment strategy adopted by the third party advisor may embrace value,
growth, or contrarian investing styles. Generally, securities transactions will be decided upon and executed by
the third party advisor on a discretionary basis. This means that the manager selected will have the ability to
buy and sell securities in your account without obtaining your approval. MHS Advisory and its Associated
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Persons will not manage, or obtain discretionary authority over the assets in accounts participating in these
programs; however, clients may grant MHS Advisory the discretionary authority to hire and fire such third party
managers. Generally, clients may not impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities
in accounts managed by a third party advisor.
Associated Persons of MHS Advisory will periodically review reports provided to the client. An Associated
Person of MHS Advisory will contact the client at least annually, or more often as agreed upon with each client,
to review the client’s financial situation and objectives, communicate information to the third party advisor
managing the account as necessary, and to assist the client in understanding and evaluating the services
provided by the third party advisor. Clients will be expected to notify MHS Advisory of any changes in their
financial situation, investment objectives, or account restrictions.
The third party advisor may offer wrapped or non-wrapped pricing options. Wrap pricing structures allow the
client to pay an all-inclusive fee for management, brokerage, clearance, custody, and administrative services. In
a non-wrap pricing structure, the third party advisor’s fee may be separated from the advisory fee charged by
MHS Advisory. Transaction costs may also be charged for the execution and clearance of advisory transactions
directed by such Third Party Advisory Services. A complete description of the programs and services provided,
the amount of total fees, the payment structure, termination provisions and other aspects of each program are
detailed and disclosed in: i) the third party advisor’s Form ADV Part 2A; ii) the program wrap brochure (if
applicable) or other applicable disclosure documents; iii) the disclosure documents of the portfolio manager(s)
selected; or, iv) the third party advisor’s account opening documents. A copy of all relevant disclosure
documents of the third party advisor and of the individual portfolio manager(s) will be provided to anyone
interested in these programs/managers.
Pension Consulting Services
MHS Advisory provides several pension consulting related services separately or in combination. While the
primary clients for these services will be pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, MHS Advisory will also offer
these services, where appropriate, to individuals and trusts, estates and charitable organizations. Pension
Consulting Services are comprised of four distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all of these
services.
Investment Policy Statement Preparation
MHS Advisory will meet with the client (in person or over the telephone) to determine the client's investment
needs and goals. MHS Advisory will then prepare a written Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) stating those
needs and goals and creating a policy to help achieve these goals. The IPS will also list the criteria for selection
of investment vehicles and the procedures and timing interval for monitoring of investment performance.
Selection of Investment Vehicles
MHS Advisory will review various investments, consisting of one or all of the following: individual equities,
bonds, other investment products, and mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which of these
investments are appropriate to implement the client's IPS. The number of investments to be recommended will
be determined by the client, based on the Investment Policy Statement.
Monitoring of Investment Performance
Client investments will be monitored continuously based on the procedures and timing intervals outlined in the
Investment Policy Statement. Although MHS Advisory will not be involved in any way in the purchase or sale of
these investments, MHS Advisory will supervise the client's portfolio and will make recommendations to the
client as market factors and the client's needs dictate.
Employee Communications
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For pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans where the individual account participant exercises control over
assets in his/her own account (hereinafter ''self-directed plans''), MHS Advisory also provides educational
support and investment workshops designed for the Plan participants. The nature of the topics to be covered
will be determined by MHS Advisory and the client under the guidelines established in ERISA Section 404(c).
The educational support and investment workshops will NOT provide Plan participants with individualized,
tailored investment advice or individualized, tailored asset allocation recommendations.
Other pension consulting services are available on request. All of our pension consulting services, whether
general or customized, will be outlined in an Agreement that shows the services that will be provided and the
fees that will be charged for those services.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, we manage discretionary assets under management of approximately $161,593,135
and non-discretionary assets under management of $76,893,032.
Fees and Compensation - Item 5
MHS Advisory charges a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges, and fixed fees (not including
subscription fees). We may also receive third party referral fees for our advisory services.
Portfolio Management Services
For portfolio management services, MHS Advisory charges an annual fee based upon a percentage of the
market value of the assets being managed. On an annualized basis, we charge the following asset management
fees:
Assets Under Management
$100,000
$0
$500,000
$100,001
$1,000,000
$500,001
$5,000,000
$1,000,001
Over $5,000,000
Annual Fee
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
0.75%
Portfolio management fees may be negotiable depending on factors such as the amount of assets under
management, range of investments, and complexity of the client’s financial circumstances, among others. Since
this fee is negotiable, the exact fee paid by the client will be clearly stated in the Portfolio Management
Agreement signed by the client and the firm.
Portfolio management fees are billed monthly, in arrears and are based on the value of your portfolio at the
end of the preceding month. The custodian holding the client’s account will deduct the fees directly from the
account provided the client has given written authorization. The qualified custodian will send an account
statement at least quarterly. This statement will detail all account activity. The custodian will usually deduct
from a designated account to facilitate billing. Other payment arrangement may be negotiated on a case by
case basis. These arrangements will be clearly set forth in the Portfolio Management Agreement signed by the
client and the firm.
Our annual fee is exclusive of, and in addition to brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which will be incurred by the client. These additional charges are imposed by the broker
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dealer/custodian holding the account and are not paid to our firm. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices for
further information on brokerage and transaction costs.
At the inception of portfolio management services, the first pay period’s fees will be calculated on a pro-rata
basis. The Portfolio Management Agreement between MHS Advisory and the client will continue in effect until
either party terminates it in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. MHS Advisory’s annual fee will be
pro-rated through the date of termination. Refunds are not applicable since all portfolio management fees are
payable in arrears.
Financial Planning Services
MHS Advisory provides its clients financial planning and consulting services. MHS Advisory will charge a fixed
fee and/or hourly fee for these services. We utilize the following financial planning fee schedules:
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Fixed Fees: MHS Advisory will charge a fixed fee of up to $25,000.00, for broad based planning
services. In limited circumstances, the total cost could potentially exceed $25,000.00. In these cases,
we will notify the client and may request that the client pay an additional fee.
• Hourly Fees: MHS Advisory charges an hourly fee of $350 for clients who request specific services
(such as a modular plan or hourly consulting services) and do not desire a broad based written
financial plan.
Prior to engaging MHS Advisory to provide consulting services, the client will be required to enter into a written
Agreement with our firm. The Agreement will set forth the terms and conditions of the engagement and
describe the scope of the services to be provided and the portion of the fee that is due from the client.
Generally, MHS Advisory requires a prepayment of 50% of the fee with the remaining balance due upon
completion of the agreed upon services. Other fee payment arrangements may be negotiated with the client
on a case by case basis. All such arrangements will be clearly set forth in the Financial Planning Agreement
signed by the client and the firm.
Either party may terminate the Financial Planning Agreement by written notice to the other. In the event the
client terminates MHS Advisory’s services, the balance of MHS Advisory’s unearned fees (if any) will be
refunded to the client.
Third Party Adviser (TPAs) Fees
MHS Advisory will perform management searches of various independent registered investment advisers for
referral to MHS Advisory clients. MHS Advisory will share in the fee paid to the TPA. The management fee is
disclosed in the TPA's disclosure documents. These fees may or may not be negotiable. MHS Advisory's
compensation may differ depending upon the firm’s individual agreement with each TPA. MHS Advisory or its
Associated Persons may have an incentive to recommend one TPA over another TPA with whom it has less
favorable compensation arrangements or other advisory programs offered by TPAs with which it has no
compensation arrangements.
Pension Consulting Services Fees
The compensation arrangement for these services will be based on hourly fees, fixed fees and fees based on a
percentage of assets under advisement. Pension consulting services will be negotiated on a case by case basis
and the exact fee paid by the client will be clearly stated in the Pension Consulting Agreement signed by the
client and the firm.
If you choose to have MHS Advisory’s fee deducted directly from your account, you must provide authorization.
The qualified custodian holding your funds and securities will send you an account statement on at least a
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quarterly basis. This statement will detail account activity. Please review each statement for accuracy. MHS
Advisory will also receive a copy of your account statements from the custodian.
IRA Rollover Considerations
As a normal extension of financial advice, we provide education or recommendations related to the rollover of
an employer-sponsored retirement plan. A plan participant leaving employment has several options. Each choice
offers advantages and disadvantages, depending on desired investment options and services, fees and expenses,
withdrawal options, required minimum distributions, tax treatment, and the investor's unique financial needs
and retirement plans. The complexity of these choices may lead an investor to seek assistance from us.
An Associated Person who recommends an investor roll over plan assets into an Individual Retirement Account
(“IRA”) may earn an asset-based fee as a result, but no compensation if assets are retained in the plan. Thus, we
have an economic incentive to encourage an investor to roll plan assets into an IRA. In most cases, fees and
expenses will increase to the investor as a result because the above-described fees will apply to assets rolled over
to an IRA and outlined ongoing services will be extended to these assets.
We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment advice to you
regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are also fiduciaries within the
meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as
applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. We have to act in your best interests and not put our
interest ahead of yours. At the same time, the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests.
Additional Fees and Expenses
The fees MHS Advisory charges may be negotiable based on the amount of assets under management,
complexity of client goals and objectives, and level of services rendered.
All fees paid to MHS Advisory for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by mutual funds or exchange traded funds to their shareholders. These fees and expenses
are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees generally include a management fee, other fund expenses,
and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred
sales charge.
A client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without the services of MHS Advisory. In that case, the client
would not receive the services provided by MHS Advisory which are designed, among other things, to assist the
client in determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and the fees charged by
MHS Advisory to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the
advisory services being provided.
Negotiability of Fees: We allow Associated Persons servicing the account to negotiate the exact investment
management fees within the range disclosed in our Form ADV Part 2A Brochure. As a result, the Associated
Person servicing your account may charge more or less for the same service than another Associated Person of
our firm. Further, our annual investment management fee may be higher than that charged by other
investment advisors offering similar services/programs.
Billing on Cash Positions: The firm treats cash and cash equivalents as an asset class. Accordingly, unless
otherwise agreed in writing, all cash and cash equivalent positions (e.g., money market funds, etc.) are included
as part of assets under management for purposes of calculating the firm’s advisory fee. At any specific point in
time, depending upon perceived or anticipated market conditions/events (there being no guarantee that such
anticipated market conditions/events will occur), the firm may maintain cash and/or cash equivalent positions
for defensive, liquidity, or other purposes. While assets are maintained in cash or cash equivalents, such
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amounts could miss market advances and, depending upon current yields, at any point in time, the firm’s
advisory fee could exceed the interest paid by the client’s cash or cash equivalent positions.
Billing on Margin: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the gross amount of assets in the client’s account,
including margin balances, are included as part of assets under management for purposes of calculating the
firm’s advisory fee. Clients should note that this practice will increase total assets under management used to
calculate advisory fees which will in turn increase the amount of fees collected by our firm. This practice
creates a conflict of interest in that our firm has an incentive to use margin in order to increase the amount of
billable assets. At all times, the firm and its Associated Persons strive to uphold their fiduciary duty of fair
dealing with clients. Clients are free to restrict the use of margin by our firm. However, clients should note that
any restriction on the use of margin may negatively impact an account’s performance in a rising market.
Periods of Portfolio Inactivity: The firm has a fiduciary duty to provide services consistent with the client’s best
interest. As part of its investment advisory services, the firm will review client portfolios on an ongoing basis to
determine if any changes are necessary based upon various factors, including but not limited to investment
performance, fund manager tenure, style drift, account additions/withdrawals, the client’s financial
circumstances, and changes in the client’s investment objectives. Based upon these and other factors, there
may be extended periods of time when the firm determines that changes to a client’s portfolio are neither
necessary nor prudent. Notwithstanding, unless otherwise agreed in writing, the firm’s annual investment
advisory fee will continue to apply during these periods, and there can be no assurance that investment
decisions made by the firm will be profitable or equal any specific performance level(s).
Compensation for the Sale of Securities or Other Investment Products
Associated Persons of our firm who provide investment advice on behalf of MHS, including principal owners of
MHS, are also registered representatives and/or investment adviser representatives with Osaic Wealth Inc.
(“Osaic Wealth”), a registered full services general securities broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser
with the Securities Exchange Commission, and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA)
and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). Osaic Wealth is a diversified financial services
company engaged in the sale of specialized investment products. As registered representatives of Osaic
Wealth, such persons are eligible to receive commission-based compensation for buying and selling securities,
including 12b-1 fees (trails) for the sale of mutual funds or annuity products. This commission compensation is
separate and distinct to MHS Advisory's advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because
persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are registered representatives have an incentive
to effect securities transactions for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on your
needs. However, you are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase securities products
through any person affiliated with our firm.
As investment adviser representatives of Osaic Wealth, such persons are eligible to earn fee-based
compensation for investment advisory services provided through Osaic Wealth. The advisory fees charged by
Osaic Wealth are separate and distinct from advisory fees charged by MHS.
Associated Persons of our firm may recommend that you purchase variable annuities for your investment
portfolio(s) and may earn commissions on the sale of these products in their capacities as registered
representatives of Osaic Wealth. Since the receipt of dual compensation creates a conflict of interest, we have
adopted a policy of excluding annuity accounts from the account value used for our advisory billing/fee
computation. Annuities will be purchased for your account only after you receive a prospectus disclosing the
terms of the annuity. You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase variable annuities
through any person affiliated with our firm. This fee waiver will not apply to situations where the client
purchases fee based variable annuities that are designated as a registered investment adviser product and are
exempt from commissions, trails and surrender charges.
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Certain Associated Persons of our firm are licensed as independent insurance agents. These persons will earn
commission-based compensation for selling insurance products, including insurance products they sell to our
clients. Insurance commissions earned by these persons are separate from and in addition to our advisory fees.
The sale of insurance instruments and other commissionable products offered by Associated Persons are
intended to complement our advisory services. However, this practice presents a conflict of interest because
persons providing investment advice on behalf of our firm who are insurance agents have an incentive to
recommend insurance products to you for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on
your needs. We address this conflict of interest by recommending insurance products only where we, in good
faith, believe that it is appropriate for the client’s particular needs and circumstances and only after a full
presentation of the recommended insurance product to our client. In addition, we explain the insurance
underwriting process to our clients to illustrate how the insurer also reviews the client’s application and
disclosures prior to the issuance of a resulting insuring agreement. Clients to whom the firm offers advisory
services are informed that they are under no obligation to purchase insurance services. Clients who do choose
to purchase insurance services are under no obligation to use our licensed Associated Persons and may use the
insurance brokerage firm and agent of their choice.
Where fixed annuities are sold, clients should also note that the annuity sales result in substantial up-front
commissions and ongoing trails based on the annuity’s total value. In addition, many annuities contain surrender
charges and/or restrictions on access to your funds. Payments and withdrawals can have tax consequences.
Optional lifetime income benefit riders are used to calculate lifetime payments only and are not available for
cash surrender or in a death benefit unless specified in the annuity contract. In some annuity products, fees can
apply when using an income rider. Annuity guarantees are based on the financial strength and claims-paying
ability of the issuing insurance company. We urge our clients to read all insurance contract disclosures carefully
before making a purchase decision. Rates and returns mentioned on any program presented are subject to
change without notice. Insurance products are subject to fees and additional expenses.
The sale of mutual funds, annuity contracts, insurance instruments and other commissionable products offered
by Associated Persons of MHS Advisory through Osaic Wealth are intended to compliment MHS Advisory's
advisory services.
All conflicts of interest between you and our firm, and the Associated Persons of our firm, are outlined in this
Disclosure Brochure. If additional conflicts arise in the future, we will notify you in writing or supply you with an
updated Disclosure Brochure.
General Information on Advisory Services and Fees
We do not represent, warrant, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by our firm can or
will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate you from losses due to
market corrections or declines.
We shall never have custody of any client funds or securities, as the services of a qualified and independent
custodian will be used for these asset management services. We will send you an invoice for the payment of
our advisory fee, or we will deduct our fee directly from your account through the qualified custodian holding
your funds and securities. We will deduct our advisory fee only when you have given our firm written
authorization permitting the fees to be paid directly from your account. Further, the qualified custodian will
deliver an account statement to you at least quarterly. These account statements will show all disbursements
from your account. You should review all statements for accuracy. We will also receive a duplicate copy of your
account statements.
The fees charged are calculated as described above, and are not charged on the basis of a share of capital gains
upon, or capital appreciation of, the funds, or any portion of the funds of an advisory client (15 U.S.C. §80b-
5(a)(1)).
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Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management - Item 6
We and our Associated Persons do not accept performance-based fees. Performance based fees are based on a
share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the client’s assets.
Types of Clients - Item 7
We generally offer investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit sharing plans and
participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.
We do not require a minimum investment to open and maintain an advisory account; however, accounts
managed by TPAs may be subject to different minimum investment requirements.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss - Item 8
The following are different methods of analysis that we may use when providing you with investment advice:
• Charting Analysis – this approach involves the gathering and processing of price and volume
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information for a particular security. This price and volume information is analyzed using mathematical
equations. The resulting data is then applied to graphing charts, which is used to predict future price
movements based on price patterns and trends.
Fundamental Analysis – this approach attempts to determine a security’s value by focusing on
underlying factors that affect a company's actual business and its future prospects. The term refers to
the analysis of the economic well-being of a financial entity as opposed to only its price movements.
Tactical Analysis – this approach aims to take advantage of inefficiencies in asset pricing while avoiding
overpriced assets. Tactical Analysts believe that making periodic changes in the amounts invested
within different asset classes can enhance investment returns and reduce risk.
• Cyclical Analysis – this is a type of technical analysis that involves evaluating recurring price patterns
and trends.
We may use one or more of the following investment strategies when advising you on investments:
Long Term Purchases – securities held for over a year.
Short Term Purchases – securities held for less than a year.
Trading – securities held for less than 30 days.
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• Covered Options – covered option is a strategy in which an investor writes an option contract while at
the same time owning an equivalent number of shares of the underlying stock.
The investment advice provided along with the strategies suggested by MHS Advisory will vary depending on
each client’s specific financial situation and goals. The below section does not disclose all of the risks and other
significant aspects of investing in financial markets. In light of the risks, you should fully understand the nature
of the contractual relationship(s) into which you are entering and the extent of your exposure to risk. Certain
investing strategies may not be suitable for many members of the public. You should carefully consider
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whether the strategies employed will be appropriate for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial
resources and other relevant circumstances.
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that you should be prepared to bear.
General Investment Risk: All investments come with the risk of losing money. Investing involves substantial
risks, including complete possible loss of principal plus other losses and may not be suitable for many members
of the public. Investments, unlike savings and checking accounts at a bank, are not insured by the government
to protect against market losses. Different market instruments carry different types and degrees of risk and you
should familiarize yourself with the risks involved in the particular market instruments you intend to invest in.
Loss of Value: There can be no assurance that a specific investment will achieve its investment objectives and
past performance should not be seen as a guide to future returns. The value of investments and the income
derived may fall as well as rise and investors may not recoup the original amount invested. Investments may
also be affected by any changes in exchange control regulation, tax laws, withholding taxes, international,
political and economic developments, and government, economic or monetary policies.
Interest Rate Risk: Fixed income securities and funds that invest in bonds and other fixed income securities
may fall in value if interest rates change. Generally, the prices of debt securities rise when interest rates fall,
and their prices fall when interest rates rise. Longer term debt securities are usually more sensitive to interest
rate changes.
Credit Risk: Investments in bonds and other fixed income securities are subject to the risk that the issuer(s)
may not make required interest payments. An issuer suffering an adverse change in its financial condition could
lower the credit quality of a security, leading to greater price volatility of the security. A lowering of the credit
rating of a security may also offset the security's liquidity, making it more difficult to sell. Funds investing in
lower quality debt securities are more susceptible to these problems and their value may be more volatile.
Foreign Exchange Risk: Foreign investments may be affected favorably or unfavorably by exchange control
regulations or changes in the exchange rates. Changes in currency exchange rates may influence the share
value, the dividends or interest earned and the gains and losses realized. Exchange rates between currencies
are determined by supply and demand in the currency exchange markets, the international balance of
payments, governmental intervention, speculation, and other economic and political conditions. If the currency
in which a security is denominated appreciates against the US Dollar, the value of the security will increase.
Conversely, a decline in the exchange rate of the currency would adversely affect the value of the security.
Risks Associated with Investing in Options: Transactions in options carry a high degree of risk. A relatively
small market movement will have a proportionately larger impact, which may work for or against the investor.
The placing of certain orders, which are intended to limit losses to certain amounts, may not be effective
because market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. Selling ("writing" or "granting") an
option generally entails considerably greater risk than purchasing options. Although the premium received by
the seller is fixed, the seller may sustain a loss well in excess of that amount. The seller will also be exposed to
the risk of the purchaser exercising the option and the seller will be obliged either to settle the option in cash
or to acquire or deliver the underlying investment. If the option is "covered" by the seller holding a
corresponding position in the underlying investment or a future on another option, the risk may be reduced.
Cybersecurity Risks: Our firm and our service providers are subject to risks associated with a breach in
cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is a generic term used to describe the technology, processes, and practices
designed to protect networks, systems, computers, programs, and data from cyber-attacks and hacking by
other computer users, and to avoid the resulting damage and disruption of hardware and software systems,
loss or corruption of data, and/or misappropriation of confidential information. In general, cyber-attacks are
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deliberate; however, unintentional events may have similar effects. Cyber-attacks may cause losses to clients
by interfering with the processing of transactions, affecting the ability to calculate net asset value or impeding
or sabotaging trading. Clients may also incur substantial costs as the result of a cybersecurity breach, including
those associated with forensic analysis of the origin and scope of the breach, increased and upgraded
cybersecurity, identity theft, unauthorized use of proprietary information, litigation, and the dissemination of
confidential and proprietary information. Any such breach could expose our firm to civil liability as well as
regulatory inquiry and/or action. In addition, clients could be exposed to additional losses as a result of
unauthorized use of their personal information. While our firm has established a business continuity plan and
systems designed to prevent cyber-attacks, there are inherent limitations in such plans and systems, including
the possibility that certain risks have not been identified. Similar types of cyber security risks are also present
for issuers of securities, investment companies and other investment advisers in which we invest, which could
result in material adverse consequences for such entities and may cause a client's investment in such entities to
lose value.
Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase morbidity and mortality over a
wide geographic area, crossing international boundaries, and causing significant economic, social, and political
disruption. It is difficult to predict the long-term impact of such events because they are dependent on a variety
of factors including the global response of regulators and governments to address and mitigate the worldwide
effects of such events. Workforce reductions, travel restrictions, governmental responses and policies and
macroeconomic factors will negatively impact investment returns.
Recommendation of Other Advisers: In the event we recommend a third-party investment adviser to manage
all or a portion of your assets, we will advise you on how to allocate your assets among various classes of
securities or third-party investment managers, programs, or managed model portfolios. As such, we will
primarily rely on investment model portfolios and strategies developed by the third-party investment advisers
and their portfolio managers. If there is a significant deviation in characteristics or performance from the stated
strategy and/or benchmark, we may recommend changing models or replacing a third-party investment
adviser. The primary risks associated with investing with a third party is that while a particular third party may
have demonstrated a certain level of success in the past; it may not be able to replicate that success in future
markets. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in third party model portfolios, there is
also a risk that a third party may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the portfolio,
making it a less suitable investment for our clients. To mitigate this risk, we seek third parties with proven track
records that have demonstrated a consistent level of performance and success over time. A third party’s past
performance is not a guarantee of future results and certain market and economic risks exist that may
adversely affect an account’s performance that could result in capital losses in your account. Please refer to the
third-party investment adviser’s advisory agreements, Form ADV Brochure, and associated disclosure
documents for details on their specific investment strategies, methods of analysis, and associated risks.
Cryptocurrency Risk: Cryptocurrency (e.g., bitcoin and ether), often referred to as “virtual currency”, “digital
currency,” or “digital assets,” is designed to act as a medium of exchange. Cryptocurrency is an emerging asset
class. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is bitcoin. Certain of the firm’s
clients may have exposure to bitcoin or another cryptocurrency, directly or indirectly through an investment
such as an ETF or other investment vehicles. Cryptocurrency operates without central authority or banks and is
not backed by any government. Cryptocurrencies may experience very high volatility and related investment
vehicles may be affected by such volatility. As a result of holding cryptocurrency, certain of the firm’s clients
may also trade at a significant premium or discount to NAV. Cryptocurrency is also not legal tender. Federal,
state or foreign governments may restrict the use and exchange of cryptocurrency, and regulation in the U.S. is
still developing. The market price of many cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, has been subject to extreme
fluctuations. If cryptocurrency markets continue to be subject to sharp fluctuations, investors may experience
losses if the value of the client’s investments decline. Similar to fiat currencies (i.e., a currency that is backed by
a central bank or a national, supra-national or quasi-national organization), cryptocurrencies are susceptible to
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theft, loss and destruction. Cryptocurrency exchanges and other trading venues on which cryptocurrencies
trade are relatively new and, in most cases, largely unregulated and may therefore be more exposed to fraud
and failure than established, regulated exchanges for securities, derivatives and other currencies. The SEC has
issued a public report stating U.S. federal securities laws require treating some digital assets as securities.
Cryptocurrency exchanges may stop operating or permanently shut down due to fraud, technical glitches,
hackers or malware. Due to relatively recent launches, most cryptocurrencies have a limited trading history,
making it difficult for investors to evaluate investments. Generally, cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible
such that an improper transfer can only be undone by the receiver of the cryptocurrency agreeing to return the
cryptocurrency to the original sender. Digital assets are highly dependent on their developers and there is no
guarantee that development will continue or that developers will not abandon a project with little or no notice.
Third parties may assert intellectual property claims relating to the holding and transfer of digital assets,
including cryptocurrencies, and their source code. Any threatened action that reduces confidence in a
network’s long-term ability to hold and transfer cryptocurrency may affect investments in cryptocurrencies.
Many significant aspects of the U.S. federal income tax treatment of investments in cryptocurrency are
uncertain and an investment in cryptocurrency may produce income that is not treated as qualifying income for
purposes of the income test applicable to regulated investment companies. Certain cryptocurrency
investments may be treated as a grantor trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and an investment by the
firm’s clients in such a vehicle will generally be treated as a direct investment in cryptocurrency for tax
purposes and “flow-through” to the underlying investors.
Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Criteria Risk: If a portfolio is subject to certain
environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment criteria it may avoid purchasing certain securities for ESG
reasons when it is otherwise economically advantageous to purchase those securities, or may sell certain
securities for ESG reasons when it is otherwise economically advantageous to hold those securities. In general,
the application of the portfolio’s ESG investment criteria may affect the portfolio’s exposure to certain issuers,
industries, sectors and geographic areas, which may affect the financial performance of the portfolio, positively
or negatively, depending on whether these issuers, industries, sectors or geographic areas are in or out of favor.
An adviser can vary materially from other advisers with respect to its methodology for constructing ESG portfolios
or screens, including with respect to the factors and data that it collects and evaluates as part of its process. As
a result, an adviser’s ESG portfolio or screen may materially differ from or contradict the conclusions reached by
other ESG advisers concerning the same issuers. Further, ESG criteria are dependent on data and are subject to
the risk that such data reported by issuers or received from third-party sources may be subjective, or it may be
objective in principle but not verified or reliable.
Risks Associated with Investing in Inverse and Leveraged Funds: Leveraged mutual funds and ETFs generally
seek to deliver multiples of the daily performance of the index or benchmark that they track. Inverse mutual
funds and ETFs generally seek to deliver the opposite of the daily performance of the index or benchmark that
they track. Inverse funds often are marketed as a way for investors to profit from, or at least hedge their exposure
to, downward-moving markets. Some Inverse funds are both inverse and leveraged, meaning that they seek a
return that is a multiple of the inverse performance of the underlying index. To accomplish their objectives,
leveraged and inverse funds use a range of investment strategies, including swaps, futures contracts, and other
derivative instruments. Leveraged, inverse, and leveraged inverse funds are more volatile and riskier than
traditional funds due to their exposure to leverage and derivatives, particularly total return swaps and futures.
At times, we will recommend leveraged and/or inversed funds, which may amplify gains and losses. Most
leveraged funds are typically designed to achieve their desired exposure on a daily (in a few cases, monthly) basis,
and reset their leverage daily. A "single day" is measured from the time the leveraged fund calculates its net asset
value ("NAV") to the time of the leveraged fund's next NAV calculation. The return of the leveraged fund for
periods longer than a single day will be the result of each day's returns compounded over the period. Due to the
effect of this mathematical compounding, their performance over longer periods of time can differ significantly
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from the performance (or inverse performance) of their underlying index or benchmark during the same period
of time. For periods longer than a single day, the leveraged fund will lose money when the level of the Index is
flat, and the leveraged fund may lose money even if the level of the Index rises. Longer holding periods, higher
index volatility, and greater leverage all exacerbate the impact of compounding on an investor's returns. During
periods of higher Index volatility, the volatility of the Index may affect the leveraged fund's return as much as or
more than the return of the Index itself. Therefore, holding leveraged, inverse, and leveraged inverse funds for
longer periods of time increases their risk due to the effects of compounding and the inherent difficulty in market
timing. Leveraged funds are riskier than similarly benchmarked funds that do not use leverage. Non-traditional
funds are highly volatile and not suitable for all investors. They provide the potential for significant losses.
Risks Associated with Investing in Buffer ETFs: Buffer ETFs are also known as defined-outcome ETFs since the
ETF is designed to offer downside protection for a specified period of time. These ETFs are modeled after options-
based structured notes, but are generally cheaper, and offer more liquidity. Buffer ETFs are designed to safeguard
against market downturns by employing complex options strategies. Buffer ETFs typically charge higher
management fees that are considerably more than the index funds whose performance they attempt to track.
Additionally, because buffer funds own options, they do not receive dividends from their equity holdings. Both
factors result in the underperformance of the Buffer ETF compared to the index they attempt to track. Clients
should carefully read the prospectus for a buffer ETF to fully understand the cost structures, risks, and features
of these complex products.
Structured Notes: Below are some specific risks related to the structured notes recommended by our firm:
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Complexity: Structured notes are complex financial instruments. Clients should understand the
reference asset(s) or index(es) and determine how the note’s payoff structure incorporates such
reference asset(s) or index(es) in calculating the note’s performance. This payoff calculation may include
leverage multiplied by the performance of the reference asset or index, protection from losses should
the reference asset or index produce negative returns, and/or fees. Structured notes may have
complicated payoff structures that can make it difficult for clients to accurately assess their value, risk
and potential for growth through the term of the structured note. Determining the performance of each
note can be complex and this calculation can vary significantly from note to note depending on the
structure. Notes can be structured in a wide variety of ways. Payoff structures can be leveraged, inverse,
or inverse-leveraged, which may result in larger returns or losses. Clients should carefully read the
prospectus for a structured note to fully understand how the payoff on a note will be calculated and
discuss these issues with our firm.
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• Market risk. Some structured notes provide for the repayment of principal at maturity, which is often
referred to as “principal protection.” This principal protection is subject to the credit risk of the issuing
financial institution. Many structured notes do not offer this feature. For structured notes that do not
offer principal protection, the performance of the linked asset or index may cause clients to lose some,
or all, of their principal. Depending on the nature of the linked asset or index, the market risk of the
structured note may include changes in equity or commodity prices, changes in interest rates or foreign
exchange rates, and/or market volatility.
Issuance price and note value: The price of a structured note at issuance will likely be higher than the
fair value of the structured note on the date of issuance. Issuers now generally disclose an estimated
value of the structured note on the cover page of the offering prospectus, allowing investors to gauge
the difference between the issuer’s estimated value of the note and the issuance price. The estimated
value of the notes is likely lower than the issuance price of the note to investors because issuers include
the costs for selling, structuring, and/or hedging the exposure on the note in the initial price of their
notes. After issuance, structured notes may not be re-sold on a daily basis and thus may be difficult to
value given their complexity.
Liquidity: The ability to trade or sell structured notes in a secondary market is often very limited, as
structured notes (other than exchange-traded notes known as ETNs) are not listed for trading on
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securities exchanges. As a result, the only potential buyer for a structured note may be the issuing
financial institution’s broker-dealer affiliate or the broker-dealer distributor of the structured note. In
addition, issuers often specifically disclaim their intention to repurchase or make markets in the notes
they issue. Clients should, therefore, be prepared to hold a structured note to its maturity date or risk
selling the note at a discount to its value at the time of sale.
Credit risk: Structured notes are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, meaning that the issuer is
obligated to make payments on the notes as promised. These promises, including any principal
protection, are only as good as the financial health of the structured note issuer. If the structured note
issuer defaults on these obligations, investors may lose some, or all, of the principal amount they
invested in the structured notes as well as any other payments that may be due on the structured notes.
Disciplinary Information - Item 9
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or disciplinary
events that would be material to your evaluation of us or the integrity of our management. There is no history
of reportable material legal or disciplinary events by our firm or our management persons.
Other Financial Industry Activities or Affiliations - Item 10
As disclosed in Item 5 above, certain Associated Persons of MHS Advisory are separately licensed as registered
representatives and/or investment adviser representatives with Osaic Wealth Inc. (“Osaic Wealth”), a
registered full services general securities broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser with the Securities
Exchange Commission, and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA) and the Securities
Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”).
As dually licensed representatives, these individuals will receive commissions for the purchase and sale of
securities, variable life insurance, and annuity products. This commission revenue is separate and in addition to
revenue received from advisory fees. As dually registered investment adviser representatives of Osaic Wealth,
such persons are eligible to earn fee-based compensation for investment advisory services provided through
Osaic Wealth. The advisory fees charged by Osaic Wealth are separate and distinct from advisory fees charged
by MHS. These arrangements represent conflicts of interest due the potential receipt of dual forms of
compensation. MHS Advisory has policies and procedures in place to monitor all client transactions and all
client transaction costs will be disclosed to the client.
Thomas R. Hokr, CCO, is the President of Thomas R Hokr & Associates, a licensed insurance agency in the State
of Minnesota, and sell various insurance products for compensation through this entity. Clients should be
aware that a conflict of interest is inherent in such an arrangement. Fees charged for advisory services are
separate and distinct from commission earned by Mr. Hokr for insurance sales. Clients of MHS Advisory are not
required to purchase insurance products from Mr. Hokr or any other Associated Person of MHS Advisory.
Thomas R. Hokr and John C. Sherwin are the owners of MHS Insurance Agency, a licensed insurance agency in
the state of Minnesota, and sell various insurance products for compensation through this entity. Clients should
be aware that a conflict of interest is inherent in such an arrangement. Fees charged for advisory services are
separate and distinct from commission earned by Mr. Hokr and Mr. Sherwin for insurance sales. Clients of MHS
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Advisory are not required to purchase insurance products from MHS Insurance Agency or Associated Persons of
MHS Advisory.
Recommendation of Other Advisors
We may recommend that you use a third party advisor (TPA) as part of our asset allocation and investment
strategy. MHS Advisory will share in the compensation received by the TPA for managing your account. The
compensation arrangement presents a conflict of interest due to a financial incentive to recommend the
services of the third party advisor. You are not required to use the services of any TPA we recommend.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading - Item 11
Description of Our Code of Ethics
MHS Advisory has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) to address investment advisory conduct. The Code
focuses primarily on fiduciary duty, personal securities transactions, insider trading, gifts, and conflicts of
interest. The Code includes MHS Advisory’s policies and procedures developed to protect client’s interests in
relation to the following topics:
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The duty at all times to place the interests of clients first;
The requirement that all personal securities transactions be conducted in such a manner as to be
consistent with the code of ethics.
The responsibility to avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest or misuse of an employee’s
position of trust and responsibility;
The fiduciary principle that information concerning the identity of security holdings and financial
circumstances of clients is confidential; and
The principle that independence in the investment decision-making process is paramount.
A copy of MHS Advisory’s Code of Ethics is available upon request to Thomas R. Hokr, CCO, at (952) 541-9201.
Personal Trading Practices
At times MHS Advisory and/or its Advisory Representatives may take positions in the same securities as clients,
which may pose a conflict of interest with clients. MHS Advisory and its Advisory Representatives will generally
be “last in” and “last out” for the trading day when trading occurs in close proximity to client trades. We will
not violate our fiduciary responsibilities to our clients. Front running (trading shortly ahead of clients) is
prohibited. Should a conflict occur because of materiality (i.e. a thinly traded stock), disclosure will be made to
the client(s) at the time of trading. Incidental trading not deemed to be a conflict (i.e. a purchase or sale which
is minimal in relation to the total outstanding value, and as such would have negligible effect on the market
price), would not be disclosed at the time of trading.
Brokerage Practices - Item 12
MHS Advisory also has an institutional custodial relationship with Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (“PAS”),
member FINRA and SIPC. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY
Mellon). PAS offers independent investment advisers services, which include custody of client securities, trade
execution, clearance and settlement of transactions, and daily research and investment information. PAS’
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clearing, custody, execution or other brokerage services may be provided by Pershing LLC, member FINRA,
NYSE, and SIPC.
As described in Item 10, certain Advisory Representatives are also Registered Representatives of Osaic Wealth,
a FINRA registered broker-dealer. In order to meet its FINRA supervisory obligations, Osaic Wealth requires that
all investment advisory activities that we conduct are processed through approved clearing relationships, such
as those through PAS. As a result, we do not have the discretion to choose the broker-dealer or commission
rates to be paid. However, we do believe that PAS’s blend of execution services, commission and transaction
costs, as well as professionalism will allow us to seek best execution and competitive prices.
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
Although not considered “soft dollar” compensation or credits, MHS Advisory may receive economic benefits
from PAS for research services to include reports, software, and institutional trading support. The receipt of
additional benefits may give us an incentive to require that you maintain your account with PAS based on our
interest in receiving PAS’ services rather than your interest in receiving the best value and the most favorable
execution of your transactions. This is a conflict of interest. We believe, however, that our selection of PAS as
custodian and broker is in the best interests of our clients. Our belief is primarily supported by the scope and
quality of services PAS provides to our clients and not services that benefit only us. Additionally, these benefits
are offered to all investment advisers that use PAS for brokerage and execution services and not just our firm.
To mitigate the existence of this conflict, on a periodic basis, we conduct a review of the full range and quality
of PAS’ services, including execution quality, commission rate, the value of research provided, financial
strength, and responsiveness to our requests for trade data and other information.
MHS Advisory understands its duty for best execution and considers all factors in making recommendations to
clients. These research services may be useful in servicing all MHS Advisory clients, and may not be used in
connection with any particular account that may have paid compensation to the firm providing such services.
While MHS Advisory may not always obtain the lowest commission rate, MHS Advisory believes the rate is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services provided.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker-dealers and/or custodians in exchange for cash or other
compensation or benefits, such as brokerage services or research.
Directed Brokerage
MHS Advisory does not allow client to direct brokerage to a specified broker-dealer other than the firm
recommended by MHS Advisory. Principals and Associated Persons who are registered representatives of Osaic
Wealth are subject to FINRA Conduct Rule 3040 that restricts them from conducting securities transactions
away from Osaic Wealth unless Osaic Wealth provides the representative with written authorization.
Therefore, we advise clients that our firm is generally limited to conducting securities transactions through
broker dealers that have been pre-approved by Osaic Wealth, such as PAS.
Trade Aggregation/Block Trading
MHS Advisory may aggregate transactions in equity and fixed income securities for a client with other clients to
improve the quality of execution. When transactions are so aggregated, the actual prices applicable to the
aggregated transactions will be averaged, and the client account will be deemed to have purchased or sold its
proportionate share of the securities involved at the average price obtained. MHS Advisory may determine not
to aggregate transactions, for example, based on the size of the trades, the number of client accounts, the
timing of the trades and the liquidity of the securities. If the firm does not aggregate orders, some clients
purchasing securities around the same time may receive a less favorable price than other clients. This means
that this practice of not aggregating may cost clients more money. MHS Advisory and/or its Associated Persons
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may participate in block trades with clients; However, MHS Advisory and/or its Associated Persons will not
participate on a pro rata basis for partial fills.
Review of Accounts - Item 13
Portfolio Management Account Reviews
MHS Advisory monitors client accounts on a continuous basis and conducts formal account reviews at least
annually. Accounts are reviewed by the Associated Person delegated to the client relationship.
Additional reviews may be offered in certain circumstances. Triggering factors that may stimulate additional
reviews include, but are not limited to, changes in economic conditions, changes in the client’s financial
situation or investment objectives, or a client’s request.
A financial plan is a snapshot in time and no ongoing reviews are conducted. We recommend clients engage us
on an annual basis to update the financial plan.
MHS Advisory provides quarterly performance reports generated by Albridge Solutions, Inc., a third-party data
gathering and reporting firm. Clients also receive statements directly from their account custodian(s) on at least
a quarterly basis. We encourage our clients to compare custodial account statements with statements
prepared by our firm for accuracy.
Clients are encouraged to notify our firm if changes occur in their personal financial situation that might
adversely affect their investment plans.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation - Item 14
In April 2020, MHS Advisory Services, LLC received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in the amount of
$227,000 through the Small Business Administration in conjunction with the relief afforded under the CARES
Act. The firm used the PPP loan to cover certain authorized expenses, including salaries of employees who were
primarily responsible for performing advisory functions for clients. At the time of receipt of the loan, the firm
was not suffering any interruption of service and was not experiencing conditions that were reasonably likely to
impair its ability to meet contractual commitments to its clients.
Custodial Benefits
As described in Item 12 above, we receive economic benefits from our custodial broker dealer in the form of
support products and services they make available to us and other independent investment advisors whose
clients maintain their accounts at these custodial broker dealers. The availability of custodial products and
services is not dependent upon or based on the specific investment advice we provide our clients, such as
buying or selling specific securities or specific types of securities for our clients. The products and services
provided by the custodial broker dealer, how they benefit us, and the related conflicts of interest are described
above (see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices).
Economic Benefits Received from Vendors and Product Sponsors
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Occasionally, our firm and our Associated Persons will receive additional compensation from vendors.
Compensation could include such items as gifts; an occasional dinner or ticket to a sporting event; reimbursement
in connection with educational meetings with an Associated Person, reimbursement for consulting services,
client workshops, or events; or marketing events or advertising initiatives, including services for identifying
prospective clients. Receipt of additional economic benefits presents a conflict of interest because our firm and
Associated Persons have an incentive to recommend and use vendors based on the additional economic benefits
obtained rather than solely on the client’s needs. We address this conflict of interest by recommending vendors
that we, in good faith, believe are appropriate for the client’s particular needs. Clients are under no obligation
contractually or otherwise, to use any of the vendors recommended by us.
We and our related persons do not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any person or entity who is not
our supervised person for client referrals.
Recommendation of Other Advisors
We may recommend that you use a third party advisor (TPA) as part of our asset allocation and investment
strategy. MHS Advisory will share in the compensation received by the TPA for managing your account. The
compensation arrangement presents a conflict of interest due to a financial incentive to recommend the
services of the third party advisor. You are not required to use the services of any TPA we recommend.
Custody - Item 15
Where we directly debit your account(s) for the payment of our advisory fees, we are deemed to exercise
custody over your funds or securities. We do not have physical custody of any of your funds and/or securities.
Your funds and securities will be held with a bank, broker-dealer, or other independent, qualified custodian.
You will receive account statements from the independent, qualified custodian(s) holding your funds and
securities at least quarterly. The account statements from your custodian(s) will indicate the amount of our
advisory fees deducted from your account(s) each billing period. You should carefully review account
statements for accuracy. If you have questions regarding your account or if you did not receive a statement
from your custodian, please contact us at (952) 541-9201.
Clients will receive account statements at least quarterly from the broker-dealer or other qualified custodian.
Clients are urged to review custodial account statements for accuracy.
Investment Discretion - Item 16
MHS Advisory offers Portfolio Management Services on a discretionary basis. Clients must grant discretionary
authority in the client Advisory Agreement. Discretionary authority extends to the types and amounts of
securities to be bought and sold in client accounts. Apart from the ability to withdraw management fees, MHS
Advisory does not have the ability to withdraw funds or securities from the client’s account.
In a non-discretionary account, MHS Advisory recommends the purchase or sale of securities for review and
approval by the client. MHS Advisory will only purchase or sell securities which have been approved by clients
in advance.
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If you wish, you may limit our discretionary authority by, for example, setting a limit on the type of securities
that can be purchased for your account. Simply provide us with your restrictions or guidelines in writing. Please
refer to the “Advisory Business” section in this Brochure for more information on our discretionary
management services.
Voting Client Securities - Item 17
Proxy Voting
MHS Advisory does not vote proxies. It is the client's responsibility to vote proxies. Clients will receive proxy
materials directly from the custodian. Questions about proxies may be made via the contact information on the
cover page.
Financial Information - Item 18
We are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures about MHS
Advisory’s, financial condition. MHS Advisory does not require the prepayment of over $1,200, six or more
months in advance. Additionally, MHS Advisory has no financial commitment that impairs its ability to meet
contractual and fiduciary commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Requirements of State-Registered Advisers - Item 19
This section is intentionally left blank- Our firm is SEC registered.
Miscellaneous
Class Action Lawsuits
From time to time, securities held in the accounts of clients will be the subject of class action lawsuits. MHS
Advisory has no obligation to determine if securities held by the client are subject to a pending or resolved class
action lawsuit. It also has no duty to evaluate a client’s eligibility or to submit a claim to participate in the
proceeds of a securities class action settlement or verdict. Furthermore, the firm has no obligation or
responsibility to initiate litigation to recover damages on behalf of clients who may have been injured as a
result of actions, misconduct, or negligence by corporate management of issuers whose securities are held by
clients.
Where the firm receives written or electronic notice of a class action lawsuit, settlement, or verdict affecting
securities owned by a client, it will forward all notices, proof of claim forms, and other materials, to the client.
Electronic mail is acceptable where appropriate, and the client has authorized contact in this manner.
Trade Error Correction Procedures
On infrequent occasions, an error may be made in a client account. For example, a security may be erroneously
purchased for the account instead of sold. In these situations, the firm generally seeks to rectify the error by
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placing the client account in a similar position as it would have been had there been no error. Depending on the
circumstances, various corrective steps may be taken, including among others canceling the trade or adjusting
an allocation. Any losses resulting from error correction will be placed in MHS Advisory’s error correction
account. Gains will be credited to the client.
Confidentiality
MHS Advisory views protecting its customers’ private information as a top priority and, pursuant to the
requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the firm has instituted policies and procedures to ensure that
customer information is kept private and secure. MHS Advisory does not disclose any nonpublic personal
information about its customers or former customers to any nonaffiliated third parties, except as permitted by
law. In the course of servicing a client account, MHS Advisory may share some information with its service
providers, such as transfer agents, custodians, broker-dealers, accountants, and lawyers.
MHS Advisory restricts internal access to nonpublic personal information about its clients to those employees
who need to know that information in order to provide products or services to the client. MHS Advisory
maintains physical and procedural safeguards that comply with state and federal standards to guard a client’s
nonpublic personal information and ensure its integrity and confidentiality. As emphasized above, it has always
been and will always be the firm’s policy never to sell information about current or former customers or their
accounts to anyone. It is also the firm’s policy not to share information unless required to process a transaction,
at the request of the client, or as required by law.
A copy of the firm’s privacy policy notice will be provided to each client prior to, or contemporaneously with,
the execution of the Advisory Agreement. Thereafter, the firm will deliver a copy of the current privacy policy
notice to its clients on an annual basis. If you have any questions on this policy, please contact Thomas R. Hokr,
CCO, at (952) 541-9201.