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QUANTUM FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
7400 N Shadeland Ave, Suite 220
Indianapolis, IN 46250
317-845-1786
March 2025
Form ADV Part 2A
Brochure
This Brochure provides information about the quali�ications and business practices of
Quantum Financial Services Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this
Brochure, please contact us at 317-845-1786.
The information in this Brochure has not been approved or veri�ied by the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
Quantum Financial Services Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser. Registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written
communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you determine to
hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about Quantum Financial Services Inc. also is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
ITEM 2 – MATERIAL CHANGES
On July 28, 2010, the United State Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published
“Amendments to Form ADV” which amends the disclosure document that we provide to
clients as required by SEC Rules. In the future, this Item will discuss only speci�ic material
changes that are made to the Brochure and provide clients with a summary of such
changes. We will also reference the date of our last annual update of our brochure.
In the past we have offered or delivered information about our quali�ications and business
practices to clients on at least an annual basis. Pursuant to new SEC Rules, 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’ �iscal year. We may further provide other
ongoing disclosure information about material changes as necessary.
We will further provide you with a new Brochure as necessary based on changes or new
information, at any time, without charge.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting Jack T. Kowal, President, at 317-
845-1786.
Additional information about Quantum Financial Services Inc. is also available via the SEC’s
website: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any
persons af�iliated with Quantum Financial Services Inc. who are registered, or are required
to be registered, as investment adviser representatives of Quantum Financial Services Inc.
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ITEM 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2 – MATERIAL CHANGES ....................................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4 – ADVISORY BUSINESS ........................................................................................................................ 4
ITEM 5 – FEES AND COMPENSATION ........................................................................................................... 4
ITEM 6 – PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES ....................................................................................................... 6
ITEM 7 – TYPES OF CLIENTS ............................................................................................................................ 6
ITEM 8 – METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGES AND RISK OF LOSS ................... 6
ITEM 9 – DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 7
ITEM 10 – OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ................................. 7
ITEM 11 – CODE OF ETHICS ............................................................................................................................. 7
ITEM 12 – BROKERAGE PRACTICES ........................................................................................................... 12
ITEM 13 – REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS ............................................................................................................. 12
ITEM 14 – CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION ...................................................... 12
ITEM 15 - CUSTODY .......................................................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 16 – INVESTMENT DISCRETION ...................................................................................................... 13
ITEM 17 – VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES .................................................................................................. 13
ITEM 18 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 13
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ITEM 4 – ADVISORY BUSINESS
Quantum Financial Services Inc. (“Quantum,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “the �irm”) was started in
1984 and its principal owner, Jack T. Kowal, owns 100% of the equity of the �irm. Quantum
is not publicly owned or traded. As of December 31, 2024, the �irm managed
$590,797,612.80. Client assets are managed on an individual basis and our clients may
impose restrictions on their accounts.
Our clients may select from a variety of services, which we de�ine as Portfolio Management,
Investment Consulting, Financial Planning and Estate Planning. Based on client needs,
portfolios are designed and managed using a mix of investments, including but not limited
to the following:
Individual stocks
Covered calls and puts
Individual �ixed income securities
Mutual funds
Other investments that might be occasionally requested
Restrictions
In all cases the client will have an opportunity to approve or disapprove all investment
selections. By disapproving some investment selections, the client understands that this
might change the investment allocation selected by the adviser.
ITEM 5 – FEES AND COMPENSATION
Portfolio Management Fee Schedule
Factors we consider when determining fees include, but are not limited to, the following:
Size of portfolio under management
Complexity of client needs
Types of securities to be purchased
Amount of non-managed assets
Extent of additional services to be provided
Invested equity and mutual fund values:
Standard Fee Schedule
$0 - $400,000: 1.00%
$400,000 - $750,000: 0.75%
$750,000 and above: 0.50%
Individual bonds: 0.25%
No charge for holding cash or cash equivalents
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Fee Payment
If authorized, we will deduct the fee directly from the client account. Advisory fees are
billed quarterly in arrears and are prorated for a partial quarter. Under certain
circumstances this fee schedule may be negotiable.
We charge advisory fees on the last day of the quarter based upon valuation as determined
by our internal portfolio management system, which interfaces and is reconciled with the
client's directed custodian. The valuation on which fees are based may be slightly different
from the value on the custodian statement (the valuation may be higher or lower).
Quantum’s fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related
costs and expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges
imposed by custodians, brokers, third party investment parties, and other third parties
such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot
differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes
on brokerage accounts and securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded
funds (ETFs) also charge internal management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s
prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of, and in addition to,
Quantum’s fee. Quantum shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees and costs.
Item 12 further describes the factors that Quantum considers in selecting or recommending
broker-dealers for client transactions and determining the reasonableness of their
compensation (e.g., commissions).
Fixed Fees
Financial plans encompass the following areas:
Estate Planning and Goals
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Insurance Planning and Risk Management
Investments
Fees are typically determined by estimating the number of hours to be spent preparing the
plan and then quoting a �ixed price. The fees are based on an hourly rate of $300 per hour.
The fees can range from $1,200 to $20,000 or higher. The second-year fee is typically 50%
of the �irst-year fee with a minimum of $1,200. There are no set plans as they are all
customized for the individual client. Our plans are not delivered in book form. They are
delivered on a critical-needs basis. The plan will highlight needs that should be addressed
�irst.
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Termination
All advisory agreements can be terminated upon written noti�ication by either party. Upon
a written 30 day notice the speci�ic program will be terminated with a prorated return of
any fees.
ITEM 6 – PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES
Quantum does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital
gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
ITEM 7 – TYPES OF CLIENTS
Quantum provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth
individuals, corporate pension and pro�it-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations, or other business entities not listed above.
ITEM 8 – METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGES AND RISK OF LOSS
Any investment is subject to the risk that it may decline in value. Actively managed
portfolios are subject to the risk that its investment adviser will make poor security
selections. Quantum applies its own investment techniques and risk analyses in making
investment decisions for the portfolio, but there can be no guarantee that they will produce
the desired results. Liquidity risk exists when particular investments are dif�icult to
purchase or sell. The market for certain investments may become illiquid due to speci�ic
adverse changes in conditions.
Quantum uses various resources to obtain information on investment selections. These
sources include, but are not limited to, Morningstar, Ned Davis, and Standard and Poor’s.
The investment allocations are ultimately determined by Quantum investment advisers
using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis.
The applicant will review the investments of each account on a periodic basis. On at least an
annual basis, the applicant will review the �inancial position of each client to determine if
there should be any adjustments to their goals. We will meet to discuss speci�ic goals and
objectives upon client request.
Clients receive monthly statements directly from the �inancial institutions with custody of
their accounts.
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ITEM 9 – DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
Registered Investment Advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
legal or disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of Quantum or the
integrity of Quantum’s management. Quantum has no disciplinary information to disclose
applicable to this Item.
ITEM 10 – OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Registered Investment Advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any
�inancial industry activities and af�iliations that would be material to your evaluation of
Quantum or the integrity of Quantum’s management. Quantum has no �inancial industry
activities or af�iliations to disclose applicable to this Item.
ITEM 11 – CODE OF ETHICS
A Code of Ethics (“the Code”) has been developed to provide general ethical guidelines and
speci�ic instructions regarding our duties to you as our client. A copy of this Code of Ethics
can be seen below.
I. Introduction and Overview
In our efforts to ensure that Quantum develops and maintains a reputation for integrity and
high ethical standards, it is essential not only that Quantum and its employees comply with
relevant federal and state securities laws, but also that we maintain high standards of
personal and professional conduct. Quantum’s Code of Ethics is designed to help ensure
that we conduct our business consistent with these high standards.
The policies and procedures set forth in the Code apply to all employees of the �irm. Failure
to comply with the Code may result in disciplinary action, including termination of
employment.
Quantum Financial Services Inc. holds the following principles:
We are �iduciaries. Our duty is at all times to place the interests of our clients �irst.
All personal securities transactions will be conducted in such a manner as to be
consistent with the Code of Ethics and to avoid any actual or potential con�lict of
interest or any abuse of an employee’s position of trust and responsibility.
No employee should take inappropriate advantage of their position.
The �iduciary principle that information concerning the identity of security holdings
and �inancial circumstances of any clients is con�idential.
The principle that independence in the investment decision-making process is
paramount.
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II. Standards of Business Conduct
All employees must comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws. Employees
are not permitted, in connection with the purchase or sale, directly or indirectly, of a
security held or to be acquired by a client:
To defraud such client in any manner;
To mislead such client, including by making a statement that omits material facts;
To engage in any act, practice or course of conduct which operates or would operate
as a fraud or deceit upon such a client;
To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to such client; or
To engage in any manipulative practice with respect to securities, including price
manipulation.
Con�licts of Interest
As a �iduciary, Quantum has an af�irmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty, and good faith to
act in the best interests of its clients. Compliance with this duty can be achieved by avoiding
con�licts of interest and by fully disclosing all material facts concerning any con�lict that
does arise with respect to any client. Employees should try to avoid any situation that has
even the appearance of con�lict or impropriety.
Insider Trading
Supervised persons are prohibited from trading, either personally or on behalf of others,
while in possession of material, nonpublic information. All employees are prohibited from
communicating material nonpublic information to others in violation of the law.
Personal Securities Transactions
All employees are required to comply with the �irm’s policies and procedures regarding
personal securities transactions.
Gifts and Entertainment
A con�lict of interest occurs when the personal interests of employees interfere or could
potentially interfere with their responsibilities to the �irm and its clients. The overriding
principle is that supervised persons should not accept inappropriate gifts, favors,
entertainment, special accommodations, or other things of material value that could
in�luence their decision-making or make them feel beholden to a person or �irm. Similarly,
supervised persons should not offer gifts, favors, entertainment or other things of value
that could be viewed as overly generous or aimed at in�luencing decision-making or making
a client feel beholden to the �irm or the supervised person.
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Gifts
No supervised person may receive any gift, service, or other thing of more than de minimis
value from any person or entity that does business with or on behalf of the adviser. No
supervised person may give or offer any gift of more than de minimis value to existing
clients, prospective clients, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of the adviser
without pre-approval by the Chief Compliance Of�icer.
Cash
No supervised person may give or accept cash gifts or cash equivalents to or from a client,
prospective client, or any entity that does business with or on behalf of the adviser without
pre-approval by the Chief Compliance Of�icer.
Entertainment
No supervised person may provide or accept extravagant or excessive entertainment to or
from a client, prospective client, or any person or entity that does or seeks to do business
with or on behalf of the adviser. Supervised person may provide or accept a business
entertainment event, such as dinner or a sporting event, of reasonable value, if the person
or entity providing the entertainment is present.
Con�identiality
Information concerning the identity of security holdings and �inancial circumstances of
clients is con�idential. All information about clients must be kept in strict con�idence,
including the client’s identity (unless the client consents), the client’s �inancial
circumstances, the client’s security holdings, and advice furnished to the client by the �irm.
Any employee is prohibited from disclosing to persons outside the �irm any material
nonpublic information about any client, the securities investments made by the �irm on
behalf of a client, information regarding the �irm’s trading strategies, except as required to
effectuate securities transactions on behalf of a client or for other legitimate business
purposes.
Service on a Board of Directors
Because of the high potential for con�licts of interest and insider trading problems,
investment personnel may not serve on the boards of directors of any public companies
without previous approval from the Chief Compliance Of�icer. A director of a private
company is required to resign at the end of the current term if the company goes public
during his or her term as a director.
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Marketing and Promotional Activities
All oral and written statements, including those made to clients, prospective clients, their
representatives, or the media must be professional, accurate, balanced, and not misleading
in any way. Any promotional materials must be pre-approved.
III. Other Outside Activities
General
Employees are prohibited from engaging in outside business or investment activities that
may interfere with their duties with the �irm. Outside business af�iliations, including
directorships of private companies, consulting engagements, or public/charitable positions
must be approved in writing by the Chief Compliance Of�icer.
Fiduciary Appointments
Approval must be obtained from the Chief Compliance Of�icer before accepting an
executorships, trusteeship, or power of attorney, other than with respect to a family
member. Fiduciary appointments on behalf of family members must be disclosed at the
inception of the relationship.
Creditors Committees
Employees are prohibited from serving on a creditors committee except as approved by the
�irm as part of the person’s employment duties.
Disclosure
Employees should disclose any personal interest that might present a con�lict of interest or
harm the reputation of the �irm.
IV. Chief Compliance Of�icer
Jack T. Kowal is serving as Chief Compliance Of�icer of Quantum Financial Services Inc.
V. Reporting Violations
All employees are required to report violations of the Code promptly to the Chief
Compliance Of�icer.
Con�identiality
All reports will be treated con�identially to the extent permitted by law and investigated
promptly and appropriately. Reports may not be submitted anonymously.
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Types of Reporting
The types of violation reporting include, but are not limited to, noncompliance with
applicable laws, rules, and regulations; fraud or illegal acts involving any aspect of the
�irm’s business; material misstatements in regulatory �ilings, internal books and records,
client records or reports; activity that is harmful to clients including fund shareholders, and
deviations for required controls and procedures that safeguard clients and the �irm.
Apparent Violations
Employees are required to report “apparent” or “suspected” violations in addition to actual
or known violations of the Code.
Retaliation
Retaliation against an individual who reports a violation is prohibited and constitutes a
further violation of the Code.
VI. Sanctions
Any violations of the Code of Ethics will result in disciplinary action that a designated
person deems appropriate, including, including but not limited to, a warning, �ines,
disgorgement, suspension, demotion, or termination of employment. In addition to
sanctions, violations may result in referral to civil or criminal authorities where
appropriate.
VII. De�initions
Access Person: An access person is any one that may have access to client information.
Supervised Person: Includes directors, of�icers, and partners of the �irm, employees of the
�irm, and any other person who provides advice on behalf of the adviser and is subject to
the adviser’s supervision and control.
Covered Securities: Any stock, bond, future, investment contract or any other instrument
that is considered a “security” under the Investment Advisers Act. Covered securities do not
include:
Direct obligations of the US Government (e.g., Treasury securities).
Bankers’ acceptances, bank certi�icates of deposit, commercial paper, and high-
quality short-term debt obligations, including repurchase agreements.
Shares issued by money market funds.
Shares of open-end mutual funds that are not advised or sub-advised by the �irm.
Shares issued by unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in one or more
open-end funds, none of which are funds advised or sub-advised by the �irm.
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ITEM 12 – BROKERAGE PRACTICES
Recommendation of a Broker Custodian
We generally recommend Charles Schwab and Company, Inc. (“Schwab”) of San Francisco,
California. Schwab is a member of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Securities
Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
In recommending this broker, we have evaluated them and have determined they offer our
clients an excellent blend of service, �inancial strength, competitive commission rates, and
access to mutual funds otherwise not available to us or our clients, among other factors. We
participate in back of�ice and support programs sponsored by Schwab. The programs and
services provided, including trading platforms, are essential to our service arrangements
and capabilities. We generally do not accept clients who direct us to use other broker
custodians. As part of our participation in these programs, we receive bene�its that we
would not receive if we did not offer investment advice. Not all advisers require a client to
direct the use of speci�ic and recommended brokers.
Schwab also makes available to Quantum other products and services that bene�it the �irm
but may not bene�it its client accounts. Some of these other products and services assist us
in managing and administering client accounts. These include software and other
technologies that provide access to client account data (such as trade con�irmations and
account statements), facilitate trade execution, provide research, pricing information, and
other market data. In addition, Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay for these
types of services rendered to Quantum provided by third parties.
Even though we recommend speci�ic broker custodians, you should evaluate each broker to
ensure that the broker selected will provide the best blend of service and cost.
ITEM 13 – REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS
The applicant will review the investments of each account on a periodic basis. On at least an
annual basis, the applicant will review the �inancial position of each client to determine if
there should be any adjustments to their goals and objectives.
ITEM 14 – CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
Quantum accepts client referrals from other professional advisers including, but not limited
to, attorneys, Certi�ied Public Accountants and insurance agents. We obtain a majority of
the referrals from our existing clients. At no time does Quantum compensate any party for
their referrals. Quantum does not receive compensation for any referral that we make other
than back-of�ice support from Charles Schwab and Co. as detailed in Item 12.
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ITEM 15 - CUSTODY
Clients should receive at least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other
quali�ied custodian that holds and maintains client’s investment assets. Quantum urges you
to carefully review such statements and compare such of�icial custodial records to the
account statements that we may provide to you. Our statements may vary from custodial
statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of
certain securities.
ITEM 16 – INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Quantum is provided discretionary authority by the client signing a Limited Power of
Attorney.
ITEM 17 – VOTING CLIENT SECURITIES
As a matter of �irm policy and practice, Quantum does not have any authority to and does
not vote proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Clients retain the responsibility for receiving
and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in client portfolios. Quantum may
provide advice to clients regarding the clients’ voting of proxies.
ITEM 18 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Registered Investment Advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain
�inancial information or disclosures about our �inancial condition. Quantum has no
�inancial commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and �iduciary
commitments to clients, and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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