Overview
Assets Under Management: $184 million
Headquarters: SAN DIEGO, CA
High-Net-Worth Clients: 61
Average Client Assets: $2 million
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Pension Consulting
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (ADV PART 2A2B - SPECTRUM PLANNING AND ADVISORY SERVICES)
Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$0 | $1,000,000 | 1.25% |
$1,000,001 | $1,500,000 | 1.00% |
$1,500,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.90% |
$2,000,001 | $3,000,000 | 0.80% |
$3,000,001 | and above | 0.70% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
---|---|---|
$1 million | $12,500 | 1.25% |
$5 million | $44,000 | 0.88% |
$10 million | $79,000 | 0.79% |
$50 million | $359,000 | 0.72% |
$100 million | $709,000 | 0.71% |
Clients
Number of High-Net-Worth Clients: 61
Percentage of Firm Assets Belonging to High-Net-Worth Clients: 70.70
Average High-Net-Worth Client Assets: $2 million
Total Client Accounts: 728
Discretionary Accounts: 728
Regulatory Filings
CRD Number: 170093
Last Filing Date: 2025-02-07 00:00:00
Website: HTTPS://WWW.BAMBOOWEALTH.COM
Form ADV Documents
Primary Brochure: ADV PART 2A2B - SPECTRUM PLANNING AND ADVISORY SERVICES (2025-03-25)
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Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a
Bamboo Wealth Strategies
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: March 25, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or
the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the
Advisor at (619) 289-9670 or by email at info@bamboowealth.com.
Bamboo Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state
securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training.
This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Bamboo Wealth to assist you in determining whether to
retain the Advisor.
Additional information about Bamboo Wealth and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD #170093.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc.
d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Bamboo Wealth. For convenience, the Advisor have combined these documents into a single
disclose document.
Bamboo Wealth believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients
and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Bamboo Wealth
encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you
may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last annual amendment filing on
February 16, 2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
You may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 170093. You may also
request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (619) 289-9670 or by email
at info@bamboowealth.com.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ……………………………………………………………….................................................. ……..1
Item 2 – Material Changes ............................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .............................................................................................................. 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ............................................................................................................... 4
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................................... 6
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management .................................................... 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .................................................................................................. 11
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................... 11
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....... 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................... 14
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ........................................................................................................ 15
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ....................................................................... 15
Item 15 – Custody ......................................................................................................................... 16
Item 16 – Investment Discretion .................................................................................................... 16
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................. 16
Item 18 – Financial Information ..................................................................................................... 17
Privacy Policy ................................................................................................................................ 35
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or the
“Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Bamboo Wealth is organized as a corporation under the laws of the State of California. Bamboo Wealth was
founded in December 2013 and is owned and operated by Danielle L. Luster (President), Brentt A. Hoover (Chief
Executive Officer & Chief Compliance Officer) and Jeremy S. Martinson (Chief Financial Officer). This Disclosure
Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the advisory services
provided by Bamboo Wealth.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Bamboo Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, businesses, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Bamboo Wealth’s fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics.
For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest
in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Investment Management Services
Bamboo Wealth provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
frequent personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary investment management and
related advisory services. Bamboo Wealth works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and
objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create an allocation. Bamboo Wealth will
then construct a portfolio, consisting primarily of low-cost diversified exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and
individual bonds, including ETFs in the gold precious metals and commodity sectors, foreign and domestic
equities, and mutual funds to achieve the Client’s investment goals. The Advisor may retain other types of
investments from the Client’s legacy portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or
other reasons as identified between the Advisor and the Client.
Bamboo Wealth’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-
allocate positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Bamboo Wealth will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to
place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to
acceptance by the Advisor.
Bamboo Wealth evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal
due diligence process. Bamboo Wealth may, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to diversify the
portfolio. Bamboo Wealth may buy specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings. The Advisor
may employ cash positions as a possible hedge against market movement. Bamboo Wealth may sell positions
for reasons that include, but are not limited to, harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk
exposure to a specific security or class of securities, overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the
portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed
unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
At no time will Bamboo Wealth accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at
the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will provide investment
advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA sponsored plan or to roll over the assets to an
Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”), or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA
sponsored Plan to another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g.
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commission-based account to fee-based account). In such instances, the Advisor will serve as an investment
fiduciary as that term is defined under The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) and/or
the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. Such a
recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a new (or increase its current) advisory fee
as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll over a retirement account to an account
managed by the Advisor.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning services are designed to provide highly customized financial planning advice for the Client that
will address the Client’s stated financial objectives and/or concerns. Bamboo Wealth Strategies will provide
financial planning services to the Client, pursuant to a written financial planning agreement. The content and scope
of the financial planning recommendations may include but will not be limited to: a net worth statement, a cash flow
statement, analysis of the aforementioned, and a recommended course of action detailing the specific financial
recommendations being made to help the Client achieve their stated financial goals and objectives. In addition,
and/or in conjunction with the Client’s stated financial goals and objectives, on an ongoing or fixed engagement
basis, the following areas shall be addressed in the financial analysis and subsequent recommendations as
applicable:
Income Tax Planning
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning & Risk Management
1. Financial Position (cash flow & debt structure management)
2.
3.
4. Employee Benefits Planning
5. Retirement Planning
6. Business Planning
7.
8. Estate Planning
Bamboo Wealth is configured to provide for financial planning advice in two distinct methods as follows:
One Time Fixed Engagement – Development and delivery of customized financial advice tailored to the Client’s
unique financial objectives and circumstance. The financial advice will address the Client’s specific and current
financial objectives and/or concerns (not ongoing financial advice). Based on the need of the Client, a fixed
engagement may also be narrow in scope (such as an engagement specifically focused on estate planning,
business planning, or major purchase planning). In most circumstances, a personalized interactive financial
planning website will be created and shared with the Client. This provides the Client with secure access to on
demand financial reports that may include but are not limited to; cash flow, balance sheet, income statement, and
retirement projections. The Client relationship in the fixed engagement financial planning capacity terminates
once the recommendations addressing all the Clients specific financial objectives have been delivered to the
Client and all questions and concerns regarding the recommendations have been addressed. Unless otherwise
stated, the total timeframe for a fixed engagement shall not exceed 12 months.
Ongoing Financial Advice – This includes the development and delivery of customized financial advice as
illustrated above in the One Time Fixed Engagement model, plus ongoing advice. Ongoing financial advice
includes unlimited telephone and in person meetings to address any and all financial concerns of the Client. Also
included are periodic meetings initiated by the Advisor to proactively address financial considerations and
opportunities that may arise due to macroeconomic factors or potential changes in the Client’s financial
circumstance.
Bamboo Wealth may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or another specialist, as appropriate for their
unique situation. Financial planning recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and
the interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the
Advisor for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it
would increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Bamboo Wealth provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and
the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the
Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
• Vendor Analysis
•
• Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
These services are provided by Bamboo Wealth serving in the capacity of a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2),
the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description of Bamboo Wealth’s fiduciary status, the specific services
to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Bamboo Wealth to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into
one or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the
Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
● Establishing an Investment Strategy – Bamboo Wealth, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
● Asset Allocation – Bamboo Wealth will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
● Portfolio Construction – Bamboo Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
●
Investment Management and Supervision – Bamboo Wealth will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Bamboo Wealth does not manage or place Client assets into a wrap fee program. Investment management
services are provided directly by Bamboo Wealth.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Advisor manages $181,244,140 in Client assets, all of which are managed on a
discretionary basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one or
more written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are paid quarterly in advance of each calendar quarter, pursuant to the terms of the
investment advisory agreement. Bamboo Wealth uses the average daily balance (“ADB”) in the Client’s account
from the previous billing quarter to determine the value of assets under management for billing purposes. For
account[s] where ADB (i.e., 529 plan) is not readily available, the value for billing purposes shall be the average
of the beginning and ending account balances (“ABE”) from the previous quarter ((beginning balance + ending
balance)/2). Investment advisory fees are typically deducted from accounts during the first fourteen days of each
quarter. Either ADB or ABE may be referred to as the billable account balance. Lower fees for comparable
services may be available from other sources.
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Investment advisory fees are based on the following schedule:
Assets Under Management ($)
$0 to $1,000,000
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000
$1,500,001 to $2,000,000
$2,000,001 to $3,000,000
Above $3,000,000
Annual Rate (%)
1.25%
1.00%
0.90%
0.80%
0.70%
The investment advisory fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. Fees may vary from the above
fee schedule depending on the nature and complexity of each Client’s circumstances, or with the inclusion of
financial planning services. The Client’s fees will generally take into consideration the aggregate assets under
management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed by Bamboo Wealth will be independently
valued by the Custodian. The Advisor will conduct periodic reviews of the Custodian’s valuation to ensure
accurate billing.
Fees for certain fee-based annuities are billed quarterly, at the end of the quarter. Fees are calculated based on
quarter-end valuations of the annuity as provided by the Custodian. Fees will be deducted from the Client
accounts[s] by the Custodian. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory fees to be deducted by the
Custodian directly from their account[s] and paid out to the Advisor as part of the investment advisory agreement
and separate account forms provided by the Custodian. The Custodian shall send a quarterly statement indicating
the amount of the fees to be deducted from the Client Account(s).
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses as described in Item 5.C. below, which may be incurred by the Client.
However, the Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Financial Planning Services
The cost for financial planning services and/or providing ongoing financial planning advice for one year’s time is
between $1,500 and $20,000. Fees may also be charged on an hourly basis at a rate ranging from $250 to $500
per hour. Fees are negotiable and are based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided and the
overall relationship with the Advisor. Bamboo Wealth is configured to charge a fee for financial planning advice in
the following distinct methods:
One Time Fixed Engagement – Clients may be charged on a fixed fee or hourly basis depending on the needs of
the Client. An estimate for total hours and total costs will be provided to the Client prior to engaging for these
services. Unless otherwise stated, the total timeframe for services delivered on an hourly basis or fixed
engagement fee shall not exceed 12 months.
Ongoing Financial Advice – Clients may be charged a one-time plan setup fee with a monthly or annual fee for
ongoing advice depending on the needs of the Client.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged a fixed engagement fee billed quarterly either in advance
or arrears, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement. Fixed engagement fees range
from $1,500 to $20,000. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Investment Management Services
Investment advisory fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s]
at the Custodian. Bamboo Wealth also offers Clients the ability to pay by credit card, debit card, check, or
alternate advisory account. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to
be deducted from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective quarter. The amount due is calculated
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by applying the billable account balance multiplied by the annual rate divided by 4. Clients will be provided with a
statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the investment advisory fee. It is the
responsibility of the Client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement
as the Custodian does not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting advisory
fees to be deducted by Bamboo Wealth to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of
the investment advisory agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian. Bamboo Wealth also
offers Clients the ability to pay investment advisory fees via credit card, debit card or check. In such instances,
the Advisor will invoice the Client directly.
Financial Planning Services
Bamboo Wealth collects its fixed and hourly financial planning fees, either 50% in advance or 100% in advance.
The monthly fee for ongoing financial advice is charged in advance on or around the 1st of each month. Monthly
fees in the first month of service are prorated from the inception date to the end of the first month. Annual fees
will be charged on or around the anniversary of the initiation of financial planning services.
Typically, Bamboo Wealth will send all the client’s invoices to AdvicePay (a secure payment processing application)
and AdvicePay will provide client with invoices from Bamboo Wealth. Clients agree to make all payments through
AdvicePay under the terms of client’s separate AdvicePay Account. Payments may be automatically processed
through AdvicePay via debit card, ACH, or credit card. Client acknowledges that Bamboo Wealth will not maintain
control, copies, or custody of client’s credit card or payment information at any point. Clients typically agree to set
up and register an account with AdvicePay (“AdvicePay Account”) so that clients can timely pay Bamboo Wealth
invoices through AdvicePay’s portal. The failure to create the AdvicePay Account, or client’s termination of the
AdvicePay account, shall constitute grounds for termination.
At times, in its sole discretion, Bamboo Wealth will allow clients the ability to pay for ongoing financial planning
services via check, or an alternate advisory account. If paying by check for ongoing services, Bamboo Wealth will
issue an invoice directly to the client, and invoices are due and payable upon receipt. If an advisory account is
utilized for financial planning fees, Bamboo Wealth may send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of
the fees to be deducted from the client’s account[s] at the beginning of the respective period. Clients will be
provided with periodic statements from the Custodian reflecting deduction of the fee. It is the responsibility of the
client to verify the accuracy of these fees as listed on the Custodian’s brokerage statement as the Custodian does
not assume this responsibility. Clients provide written authorization permitting ongoing financial planning fees to
be deducted by Bamboo Wealth to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the Custodian as part of the
financial planning agreement and any applicable separate account forms provided by the Custodian. Invoicing
client advisory accounts for financial planning fees creates a risk to the client in that such deductions will result in
lesser returns on their advisory accounts.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Bamboo Wealth, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor’s recommended Custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in Client accounts, but may charge for mutual funds and
other types of investments. The investment advisory fee charged by Bamboo Wealth is separate and distinct
from these custody and execution fees.
In addition, all fees paid to Bamboo Wealth for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees
for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and
a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of
Bamboo Wealth, but would not receive the services provided by Bamboo Wealth which are designed, among
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other things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for the Client’s
financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and
the fees charged by Bamboo Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 –
Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Investment Management Services
Bamboo Wealth is compensated for its services in advance of the quarter in which investment management
services are rendered. Either party may terminate the investment advisory agreement, at any time, by providing
advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the investment advisory agreement
within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period,
the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will
be due and payable by the Client. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid investment advisory fees from
the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s investment advisory agreement with the
Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent. In the event that a Client’s account has a change in
the title only, the Advisor will not refund the billing for that quarter. However, the Advisor will not charge the new
account for the remainder of the quarter.
Financial Planning Services
Bamboo Wealth is compensated for its services in advance either in whole or in part. For ongoing financial
planning services, Bamboo Wealth requires an advance deposit as described above. Either party may terminate
the financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client
may also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s
agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory
services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon
termination, the Client shall be billed for actual hours logged on the planning project times the contractual hourly
rate or in the case of a fixed fee engagement, the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the
Advisor. The Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination. The
Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Bamboo Wealth is compensated for its services either at the beginning or at the end of the quarter in which
retirement plan advisory services are rendered. Either party may request to terminate the retirement plan
advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client shall be
responsible for retirement plan advisory fees up to and including the effective date of termination. The Advisor
will refund any unearned, prepaid retirement plan advisory fees from the effective date of the termination to the
end of the quarter. The Client’s retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without
the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Bamboo Wealth does not buy or sell securities and does not receive any compensation for securities transactions
in any Client account, other than the investment advisory fees noted above.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
Bamboo Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its investment advisory services. The fees charged
by Bamboo Wealth are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the
funds or securities held by any Client.
Bamboo Wealth does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a
mutual fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to
its Clients.
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Phone: (619) 289-9670
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
Bamboo Wealth offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, businesses, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The amount of each type of Client is available on the
Advisor's Form ADV Part 1A. These amounts may change over time and are updated at least annually by the
Advisor. Bamboo Wealth generally does not impose a minimum size for establishing a relationship.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Bamboo Wealth employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory methods in developing investment
strategies for its Clients. Research and analysis from Bamboo Wealth is derived from numerous sources,
including financial media companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company
activities, including annual reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental Analysis
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. These criteria
are generally ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity being
analyzed.
Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong investment with a value
discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it
does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in
the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment performance.
The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are
appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Modern Portfolio Theory
Modern portfolio theory is a theory of investment which attempts to maximize portfolio expected return for a given
amount of portfolio risk, or equivalently minimize risk for a given level of expected return, by carefully choosing
the proportions of various assets.
As noted above, Bamboo Wealth generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent
with their financial goals. Bamboo Wealth will often hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but
may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At
times, Bamboo Wealth may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the
goals of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector, asset class, or the economy.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Bamboo Wealth will assist Clients in determining an
appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
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information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are generally provided to each Client in advance of investing
Client accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment approach:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Bond Risks
Bonds are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices will
fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the
coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower
rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at
a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk,
i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting
on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of
the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6)
Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the
bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Bamboo Wealth or its management
persons. Bamboo Wealth values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to
perform the requisite due diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds
of the Advisor and its Advisory Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD #170093.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Spectrum Consulting Group (SCG)
Jeremy S. Martinson also owns and operates a separate business, Spectrum Consulting Group, which offers
services to largely the same client base as Bamboo Wealth. This business provides bookkeeping, payroll
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processing, and other business-related services. Neither Mr. Martinson nor Spectrum Consulting Group have
signatory authority for Client accounts. At times, representatives of Bamboo Wealth will recommend clients utilize
the services of SCG for their business-related needs. Should clients of Bamboo Wealth choose to engage SCG,
Bamboo Wealth representatives who are also employed by SCG will receive normal compensation for their
respective role with SCG. Additionally, as Bamboo Wealth and SCG have common ownership, profits received
by SCG will be shared by owners of Bamboo Wealth. In order to mitigate these conflicts, they are disclosed to
clients through this Brochure and relevant Brochure Supplements. Further, clients are made aware – typically
through the delivery of this Brochure, that they always have the right to decide whether or not to implement any
recommended transactions by the Firm are under no obligation to utilize SCG for their accounting or other
business-related needs and are free to select any firm of their choosing.
Real Estate Broker
Brentt Hoover is also a California real estate broker. From time-to-time, he will offer Clients advice, transact real
property, or receive a referral fee from this activity. Clients should be aware that these services pay a
commission and involve a conflict of interest, as commissionable transactions can conflict with the fiduciary
duties of a registered investment adviser. Bamboo Wealth always acts in the best interest of the Client; including
in the sale of commissionable products to Clients. Clients of Bamboo Wealth are in no way required to implement
any recommendation through Mr. Hoover in his capacity as a real estate broker.
Sovran Advisors, LLC
Jeremy Martinson also is an owner, control person, and President of Sovran Advisors, LLC (“Sovran”), a
registered investment advisor. Sovran offers substantially similar advisory services to those offered by Bamboo
Wealth. No client of Bamboo Wealth will be solicited by Mr. Martinson, to place assets with, or to be managed by,
Sovran. In his separate capacity as Owner and President of Sovran, Mr. Martinson does not manage any of his
own client accounts or relationships, with Mr. Martinson’s responsibilities with Sovran being largely managerial.
At no time will Mr. Martinson or the Advisor earn both ongoing investment advisory fees under the Advisor and
ongoing investment advisory fees through Sovran on the same investment assets. Should clients of Bamboo
Wealth choose to engage Sovran for advisory services, Mr. Martinson will share in profits received by Sovran
due to his having an ownership interest in that company. In order to mitigate this conflict, it is disclosed to clients
through Bamboo Wealth’s Disclosure Brochure and this Brochure Supplement. Further, neither Bamboo Wealth
nor Sovran pay any referral fees or other direct compensation for the referral or receipt of clients between firms.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Danielle L. Luster, Chelsea B. Mieczkowski and Brentt A. Hoover are also licensed insurance professionals,
conducting the majority of their fixed insurance business through Bamboo Insurance Services Inc. (“Bamboo
Insurance”). In their individual capacity as insurance agents of Bamboo Insurance, these persons have the ability
to receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. They also receive revenue directly from Bamboo Insurance. Commissions and revenue
generated by insurance sales do not offset the Advisor’s investment advisory fees. Implementations of insurance
recommendations are separate and apart from their role with Bamboo Wealth. This practice presents a conflict of
interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
purchase insurance products through Danielle L. Luster, Chelsea B. Mieczkowski, or Brentt A. Hoover of
Bamboo Wealth in their separate capacity as insurance agents through Bamboo Insurance.
When insurance products are purchased through Bamboo Insurance, Mr. Martinson, Ms. Luster, and Mr. Hoover
will receive profits and other related compensation in their role as owners. A conflict of interest exists because
Mr. Martinson, Ms. Luster, and Mr. Hoover have an incentive to make recommendations based on the
compensation. To mitigate this conflict, it is disclosed to clients through this Brochure and relevant Brochure
Supplements. Clients always have the right to decide whether to implement any recommended transactions by
the Firm. Should the client choose to do so, the client always has the right to choose the professional in which to
do so. Bamboo Wealth clients should understand that lower fees and/or commissions for comparable services
may be available from other sources.
Mr. Martinson is an owner of Sovran Insurance Services, Inc., d/b/a Sovran Financial and Insurance Services
(“Sovran Insurance”), a Sovran Advisors LLC affiliated life, health, disability, and other fixed insurance company.
When insurance products are purchased through Sovran Insurance, Mr. Martinson will receive profits and other
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related compensation in his role as an owner. A conflict of interest exists because Mr. Martinson has an
incentive to make recommendations based on the compensation received rather than on the Client’s needs. To
mitigate this conflict, it is disclosed to clients through this Brochure and relevant Brochure Supplements. Clients
always have the right to decide whether to implement any recommended transactions by the Firm. Should the
client choose to do so, the client always has the right to choose the professional in which to do so. Bamboo
Wealth clients should understand that lower fees and/or commissions for comparable services may be available
from other sources.
Rollovers
When leaving an employer, Clients typically have four options regarding their existing retirement plan: (1) leave
the assets in the former employer’s plan, if permitted, (2) roll over the assets to the new employer’s plan, if one is
available and rollovers are permitted, (3) roll over the assets to an Individual Retirement Account (“IRA”), or (4)
take a full withdrawal in cash, which would result in ordinary income tax and a penalty tax if the person is under
age 59 1/2. At times, as part of its services, the Firm recommends that Clients roll over their 401(k) or other
qualified plan assets to an IRA. This rollover recommendation presents a conflict of interest in that the Firm
would receive compensation (or may increase current compensation) when investment advice is provided
following the Client’s decision to roll over plan assets. Clients who have assets in retirement accounts elsewhere
would potentially pay a larger fee if rolled into an IRA or Roth IRA with Bamboo Wealth as the adviser. Bamboo
Wealth will only recommend rollovers if it’s in the best interest of the Client. Instances, where it may be in the
best interest of the Client, are to simplify their account management (reduce the number of retirement accounts),
have professional management of their account, gain access to additional investment options as compared to the
current retirement plan, and/or pay lower administrative fees. Prior to making a decision, each Client should
carefully review the information regarding rollover options and are under no obligation to rollover retirement plan
assets to an account managed by Bamboo wealth.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Bamboo Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment
to each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Bamboo Wealth (“Supervised Persons”). The
Code was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding our duties to the
Clients. Bamboo Wealth and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each
Client. It is the obligation of Bamboo Wealth’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific provisions of
the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics that address
employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor at (619) 289-
9670 or via email at info@bamboowealth.com.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Bamboo Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Bamboo Wealth does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the
Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Bamboo Wealth does
not have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Bamboo Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to
Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through
policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material
non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities
reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the
same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are
made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information.
This risk is mitigated by Bamboo Wealth requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised
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Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or delegate. The Advisor has also adopted written
policies and procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Bamboo Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or
traded afterward. At no time will Bamboo Wealth, or any Supervised Person of Bamboo Wealth, transact in
any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Bamboo Wealth does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard
Client assets and authorize Bamboo Wealth to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the investment
advisory agreement. Further, Bamboo Wealth does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate transaction
costs on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Bamboo Wealth does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the Custodian
recommended by the Advisor and will not incur any extra fees by the Advisor for using a custodian not
recommended by Bamboo Wealth. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the
recommended Custodian is not engaged. Bamboo Wealth may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such
as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the
Client, its reputation, and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices. Bamboo Wealth will generally recommend
that Clients establish accounts with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Schwab (“the “Custodians”) serve as
a “qualified custodian” for Client accounts. Please see Item 14 below.
Factors which the Advisor considers in recommending Schwab to Clients include their respective financial
strength, reputation, execution, pricing, and research service. The commissions and/or transaction fees charged
by Schwab may be higher or lower than those charged by other financial institutions. The Advisor maintains an
institutional relationship with Schwab, whereby the Advisor receives certain Benefits. Please see Item 14 below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with the broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Bamboo Wealth does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Bamboo Wealth does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection
with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Bamboo Wealth will
place trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client
accounts are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions
(i.e., trade of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts
(i.e., purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Bamboo Wealth will not be
obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest
available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
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execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Bamboo Wealth will execute its transactions
through the Custodian as directed by the Client.
Bamboo Wealth may aggregate orders in a block trade or trades when securities are purchased or sold through
the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed
in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close of each business day must
be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be
done in a way that does not consistently advantage or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Danielle L. Luster, Brentt A.
Hoover and Jeremy S. Martinson, the Principal Officers of Bamboo Wealth. Formal reviews are generally
conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client. All financial planning
engagements are reviewed and approved by Brentt A. Hoover, Chief Compliance Officer. Financial Planning
advice provided to Clients is also reviewed by at least one Principal Officer prior to delivery.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Bamboo Wealth if changes
occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Bamboo Wealth
Bamboo Wealth is a fee-based advisory firm, that is compensated solely by its Clients and not from any
investment product. Bamboo Wealth does not receive commissions or other compensation from product
sponsors, broker-dealers or any un-related third party. Bamboo Wealth may refer Clients to various unaffiliated,
non-advisory professionals (e.g. attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services
necessary to meet the goals of its Clients. Likewise, Bamboo Wealth may receive non-compensated referrals of
new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform (Schwab)
Bamboo Wealth has established an institutional relationship with Schwab through its “Schwab Advisor Services”
unit, a division of Schwab dedicated to serving independent advisory firms like Bamboo Wealth. As a registered
investment advisor participating on the Schwab Advisor Services platform, Bamboo Wealth receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to
Clients that maintain assets at Schwab. Services provided by Schwab Advisor Services benefit the Advisor and
many, but not all services provided by Schwab will benefit Clients. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor
endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of
economic benefits from a custodian creates a potential conflict of interest since these benefits may influence the
Advisor's recommendation of this custodian over one that does not furnish similar software, systems support, or
services.
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Services that Benefit the Client – Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad range of
investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of Client’s funds and securities. Through
Schwab, the Advisor may be able to access certain investments and asset classes that the Client would not be
able to obtain directly or through other sources. Further, the Advisor may be able to invest in certain mutual funds
and other investments without having to adhere to investment minimums that might be required if the Client were
to directly access the investments.
Services that May Indirectly Benefit the Client – Schwab provides participating advisors with access to
technology, research, discounts and other services. In addition, the Advisor receives duplicate statements for
Client accounts, the ability to deduct advisory fees, trading tools, and back-office support services as part of its
relationship with Schwab. These services are intended to assist the Advisor in effectively managing accounts for
its Clients, but may not directly benefit all Clients.
Services that May Only Benefit the Advisor – Schwab also offers other services to Bamboo Wealth that may not
benefit the Client, including: educational conferences and events, consulting services and discounts for various
service providers. Access to these services creates a financial incentive for the Advisor to recommend Schwab,
which results in a potential conflict of interest. Bamboo Wealth believes, however, that the selection of Schwab
as Custodian is in the best interests of its Clients.
B. Client Referrals from Promoters
Bamboo Wealth does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any affiliated or unaffiliated parties
(“Promoters”) for Client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
Bamboo Wealth does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances
outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Bamboo Wealth exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets
with a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds
and securities and must instruct Bamboo Wealth to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their
behalf. Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports
provided by Bamboo Wealth to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Bamboo Wealth to move funds between
their accounts, Bamboo Wealth and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money
movement activities are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Bamboo Wealth typically has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed
to by Bamboo Wealth. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The
granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of an investment advisory agreement
containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Bamboo Wealth will be in
accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Bamboo Wealth does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client
retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
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Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Bamboo Wealth, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair
the ability of Bamboo Wealth to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Bamboo Wealth, nor any of its Advisory
Persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Bamboo Wealth may collect fees for
financial planning up to a year in advance. However, is not required to deliver a balance sheet along with this
Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or more for services to be performed
six months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jeremy Scot Martinson, CFP®
Chief Financial Officer
Effective: March 25, 2025
This Form ADV2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Jeremy S. Martinson, CFP® (CRD# 4587392) in addition to the information contained in the Spectrum Planning &
Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or the “Advisor”) (CRD # 170093)
Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about
the content of the Bamboo Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor
at (619) 246-1172 or by email at info@bamboowealth.com.
Additional information about Mr. Martinson is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his individual CRD# 4587392.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jeremy S. Martinson, CFP®, born in 1977, is dedicated to advising Clients of Bamboo Wealth as Chief Financial
Officer. Mr. Martinson earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (Finance) from San Diego
State University in 2000 and earned a Master of Science Business Administration (Finance) from San Diego
State University in 2005. Additional information regarding Mr. Martinson’s employment history is included below.
12/2013 to Present
Employment History:
Chief Financial Officer,
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
CEO, Spectrum Consulting Group, Inc.
CFO & COO, and Secretary, SummaCor Inc.
President, Sovran Advisors, LLC
Registered Representative, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc.
03/2003 to Present
06/2019 to Present
12/2023 to Present
08/2014 to 04/2020
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER® professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP
Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning,
Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law
or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the
CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics.
To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement
in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have
earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for
CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 19
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the Client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board
may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not
guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A Client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a
written engagement that includes a fiduciary obligation to the Client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Martinson. Mr. Martinson has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Martinson.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Martinson.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Martinson on the
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for his full name or by his
individual CRD# 4587392.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Firm
Type of Business
Position
Business Planning Services
Spectrum Consulting Group
Owner, Chief Financial
Officer
SummaCor Inc.
Biotechnology
Products/Services
Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Operating Officer and
Secretary
Spectrum Capital Investments LLC
Residential Real Estate Entity
Member
Sovran Advisors, LLC
Registered Investment Advisor Owner, President, &
Investment Advisor
Representative
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 20
Insurance Agency
Owner
Sovran Insurance Services, Inc, DBA
Sovran Investment & Insurance
Services
Insurance Agency
Owner
Bamboo Insurance Services, Inc
Medical AI Solutions
Lucia Health Guidelines, LLC
Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Operating Officer
Non-Profit Organization
Commissioner
La Mesa-Spring Valley School
District Personnel Commission
Outside of his activities at Bamboo Wealth, Mr. Martinson – the Firm’s CFO, is an owner and control person, and
investment adviser representative of Sovran Advisors, LLC - an advisory firm registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Should clients of Bamboo Wealth choose to engage Sovran for advisory services, Mr.
Martinson will share in profits received by Sovran due to his having an ownership interest in that company. In order
to mitigate this conflict, it is disclosed to clients through Bamboo Wealth’s Disclosure Brochure and this Brochure
Supplements. Further, neither Sovran nor Bamboo wealth pay any referral fees or other direct compensation for
the referral or receipt of clients between firms.
Additionally, Mr. Martinson owns and operates Spectrum Consulting Group (“SCG”), a bookkeeping, payroll
processing, and other business-related services affiliated with Bamboo Wealth due to common ownership.
Spectrum Consulting Group offers services to largely the same client base as Bamboo Wealth, and neither Mr.
Martinson nor Spectrum Consulting Group have signatory authority for client accounts. At times, representatives
of Bamboo Wealth will recommend clients utilize the services of SCG for their business-related needs. Should
clients of Bamboo Wealth choose to engage SCG, Bamboo representatives who are also employed by SCG will
receive normal compensation for their respective role with SCG. Additionally, as is an owner of SCG, he receives
profits from SCG. In order to mitigate these conflicts, they are disclosed to clients through this Brochure and
relevant Brochure Supplements. Further, clients are made aware – typically through the delivery of this Brochure,
that they always have the right to decide whether or not to implement any recommended transactions by the Firm
are under no obligation to utilize SCG for their accounting or other business-related needs and are free to select
any firm of their choosing.
As the owner of Bamboo Insurance & Sovran Insurance, Mr. Martinson is entitled to receive profits and other
forms of compensation. There are times when Advisors of Bamboo Wealth will recommend the purchase of
certain insurance products to Bamboo Wealth clients that may be sold through Bamboo Insurance or Sovran
Insurance. While Mr. Martinson doesn’t include direct commission for the sale of insurance products, he is
enriched by way of owner of these agencies, which therefore creates a conflict of interest. Bamboo Wealth has
adopted certain procedures designed to mitigate the effects of these conflicts. Additionally, the conflicts
presented by these practices are disclosed to clients through the Firm's Brochure, Brochure Supplements, the
Client Agreement and/or verbally prior to or at the time of entering into an agreement with Bamboo Wealth.
Clients always have the right to decide whether to implement any recommended transactions by Advisor.
Mr. Martinson also serves on the board of directors of several non-profit organizations. These include acting as
Secretary for the John P. Martin Foundation, CEO of the La Mesa Community Kids Foundation, and Chairman of
the Strong Foundation for La Mesa Spring Valley Schools.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Martinson has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed above Item 4.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 21
Item 6 – Supervision
Jeremy Martinson serves as Chief Financial Officer of Bamboo Wealth and is supervised by Mr. Hoover in his
capacity as Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hoover can be reached at (619) 289-9670.
Bamboo Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Bamboo Wealth. Further, Bamboo Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Bamboo Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Bamboo Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
may be announced or unannounced. Bamboo Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided
to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Danielle L. Luster, CFP®
President
Effective: March 25, 2025
This Form ADV2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Danielle L. Luster, CFP® (CRD# 1946873) in addition to the information contained in the Spectrum Planning &
Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or the “Advisor”) (CRD# 170093)
Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about
the content of the Bamboo Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor
at (619) 289-9670 or by email at info@bamboowealth.com.
Additional information about Ms. Luster is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her individual CRD# 1946873.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 23
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Danielle L. Luster, CFP® born in 1967, is dedicated to advising Clients of Bamboo Wealth as the President. Ms.
Luster earned a Bachelor of Arts, Urban Studies and Planning from the University of California, San Diego in
1991. Additional information regarding Ms. Luster’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
09/2014 to Present
10/2009 to 08/2014
President,
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
Financial Services Representative & Investment Advisor Representative,
MetLife Securities, Inc.
Registered Representative, Allstate Financial Services
04/2004 to 10/2009
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER® professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP
Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning,
Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law
or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the
CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics.
To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement
in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have
earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for
CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 24
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the Client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board
may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not
guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A Client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a
written engagement that includes a fiduciary obligation to the Client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Luster. Ms. Luster has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Luster.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Luster.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Ms. Luster on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for her full name or her individual
CRD# 1946873.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Ms. Luster is also a licensed insurance professional, conducting the majority of her fixed insurance business
through Bamboo Insurance Services Inc. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart
from Ms. Luster’s role with Bamboo Wealth. As an insurance professional, Ms. Luster will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Ms.
Luster also receives compensation directly from Bamboo Insurance. Ms. Luster is not required to offer the
products of any particular insurance company. Commissions and other revenue generated by insurance sales do
not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
the insurance companies or recommending the implementation of insurance products through Bamboo
Insurance. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Ms. Luster or the
Advisor. Client are also under no obligation to implement any recommendation through Bamboo Insurance.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Ms. Luster has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed above Item 4.
Item 6 – Supervision
Ms. Luster serves as the President of Bamboo Wealth and is supervised by Mr. Hoover in his capacity as Chief
Compliance Officer. Mr. Hoover can be reached at (619) 289-9670.
Bamboo Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Bamboo Wealth. Further, Bamboo Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Bamboo Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Bamboo Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 25
may be announced or unannounced. Bamboo Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided
to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 26
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Brentt A. Hoover, CFP®
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Effective: March 25, 2025
This Form ADV2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of Brentt
A. Hoover, CFP® (CRD# 4740664) in addition to the information contained in the Spectrum Planning & Advisory
Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or the “Advisor”) (CRD # 170093) Disclosure
Brochure. If you have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the content
of the Bamboo Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (619) 289-
9670 or by email at info@bamboowealth.com.
Additional information about Mr. Hoover is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his individual CRD# 4740664.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 27
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Brentt A. Hoover, CFP®, born in 1974, is dedicated to advising Clients of Bamboo Wealth as Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hoover earned an Associate Degree General Education from San
Diego Mesa College in 2000, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Financial Services) from the
San Diego State University in 2002. Mr. Hoover also earned a Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from
San Diego University in 2002. Additional information regarding Mr. Hoover’s employment history is included
below.
Employment History:
09/2014 to Present
03/2004 to 08/2014
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
Financial Services Representative & Investment Advisor Representative,
MetLife Securities, Inc.
United States Marine Corps
08/1993 to 08/1997
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER® professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP
Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning,
Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law
or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the
CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics.
To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement
in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have
earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for
CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 28
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the Client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board
may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not
guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A Client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a
written engagement that includes a fiduciary obligation to the Client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hoover. Mr. Hoover has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Hoover.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Hoover.
However, the Advisor encourages Clients to independently view the background of Mr. Hoover on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching for his full name or his individual
CRD# 4740664.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Other Affiliations
Mr. Hoover is also a California real estate broker. From time-to-time, he will offer clients advice, transact real
property, or receive a referral fee from this activity. Clients should be aware that these services pay a
commission and involve a possible conflict of interest, as commissionable transactions can conflict with the
fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. Bamboo Wealth always acts in the best interest of the Client;
including in the sale of commissionable products to Clients. Clients of Bamboo Wealth are in no way required to
implement any recommendation through Mr. Hoover in his capacity as a real estate broker.
Mr. Hoover owns a rental real estate property where he collects rent and pays expenses associated with the
property.
Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company
Mr. Hoover acts as the treasurer of the Hampden Township Volunteer Fire Company. Mr. Hoover maintains
financial records, and receives all monies from the Financial Secretary in his role as treasurer. Mr. Hoover
spends approximately 1.5% of his time a month in his role as treasurer.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Hoover is also a licensed insurance professional, conducting the majority of his fixed insurance business
through Bamboo Insurance Services Inc. Implementations of insurance recommendations are separate and apart
from Mr. Hoover’s role with Bamboo Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mr. Hoover will receive customary
commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose products are sold. Mr.
Hoover also receives compensation directly from Bamboo Insurance. Mr. Hoover is not required to offer the
products of any particular insurance company. Commissions and other revenue generated by insurance sales do
not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 29
the insurance companies or recommending the implementation of insurance products through Bamboo
Insurance. Clients are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Mr. Hoover or the
Advisor. Clients are also under no obligation to implement any recommendation through Bamboo Insurance.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Hoover has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed above Item 4.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Hoover serves as a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Bamboo Wealth and can be
reached at (619) 289-9670.
Bamboo Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Bamboo Wealth. Further, Bamboo Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Bamboo Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Bamboo Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
may be announced or unannounced. Bamboo Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided
to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Chelsea B. Mieczkowski, CFP®, EA
Director of Financial & Tax Planning
Effective: March 25, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Chelsea B. Mieczkowski, CFP®, EA® (CRD# 7551242) in addition to the information contained in the Spectrum
Planning & Advisory Services Inc. (“Bamboo Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 170093) Disclosure Brochure. If you
have not received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the
Bamboo Wealth Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (619) 289-9670.
Additional information about Ms. Mieczkowski is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual CRD# 7551242.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 31
Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Chelsea B. Mieczkowski CFP®, EA®, born in 1990, is dedicated to advising Clients of Bamboo Wealth as the
Director of Financial & Tax Planning. Ms. Mieczkowski earned an MSBA with a Concentration in Financial & Tax
Planning from San Diego State University in 2019. Ms. Mieczkowski also earned a Bachelor of Science, Foods &
Nutrition from San Diego State University in 2012. Additional information regarding Ms. Mieczkowski’s
employment history is included below.
Employment History:
05/2022 to Present
Director of Financial & Tax Planning, Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services
Inc.
Director of Financial Planning, Dyer Wealth Management
Accounting, San Diego Refrigerated Services
Special Projects, Accounting, San Diego Port Tenants Association
Nutritional Marketing, Urban Remedy Pty Ltd
06/2017 to 05/2022
07/2014 to 04/2016
03/2014 to Present
01/2013 to 01/2014
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional
I am certified for financial planning services in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). Therefore, I may refer to myself as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER® professional or a CFP® professional, and I may use these and the other certification marks (the “CFP
Board Certification Marks”) that Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning,
Inc. has licensed to CFP Board in the United States. The CFP® certification is voluntary. No federal or state law
or regulation requires financial planners to hold the CFP® certification. You may find more information about the
CFP® certification at www.cfp.net.
CFP® professionals have met CFP Board’s high standards for education, examination, experience, and ethics.
To become a CFP® professional, an individual must fulfill the following requirements:
• Education – Earn a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
and complete CFP Board-approved coursework at a college or university through a CFP
Board Registered Program. The coursework covers the financial planning subject areas
CFP Board has determined are necessary for the competent and professional delivery of
financial planning services, as well as a comprehensive financial plan development
capstone course. A candidate may satisfy some of the coursework requirement through
other qualifying credentials. CFP Board implemented the bachelor’s degree or higher
requirement in 2007 and the financial planning development capstone course requirement
in March 2012. Therefore, a CFP® professional who first became certified before those dates may not have
earned a bachelor’s or higher degree or completed a financial planning development capstone course.
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination is designed to
assess an individual’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base of financial planning knowledge in the
context of real-life financial planning situations.
• Experience – Complete 6,000 hours of professional experience related to the personal
financial planning process, or 4,000 hours of apprenticeship experience that meets
additional requirements.
• Ethics – Satisfy the Fitness Standards for Candidates for CFP® Certification and Former CFP®
Professionals Seeking Reinstatement and agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and
Standards of Conduct (“Code and Standards”), which sets forth the ethical and practice standards for
CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to remain certified and maintain the right to continue to use the CFP Board
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
Page 32
Certification Marks:
• Ethics – Commit to complying with CFP Board’s Code and Standards. This includes a
commitment to CFP Board, as part of the certification, to act as a fiduciary, and therefore, act in the best
interests of the Client, at all times when providing financial advice and financial planning. CFP Board
may sanction a CFP® professional who does not abide by this commitment, but CFP Board does not
guarantee a CFP® professional's services. A Client who seeks a similar commitment should obtain a
written engagement that includes a fiduciary obligation to the Client.
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years to
maintain competence, demonstrate specified levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and keep up with
developments in financial planning. Two of the hours must address the Code and Standards.
Enrolled Agent™ (“EA ”)
An Enrolled Agent™ (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of
taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all
administrative levels—examination, collection, and appeals—of the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to
taxpayer representation, Enrolled Agents often provide tax consultation services and prepare a wide range of
federal and state tax returns.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Mieczkowski. Ms. Mieczkowski
has never been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints,
lawsuits, arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Ms. Mieczkowski.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Ms. Mieczkowski.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Ms. Mieczkowski on the Investment
Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with her full name or her Individual
CRD# 7551242.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
San Diego Port Tenants Association
Ms. Mieczkowski is also a part time of employee of the San Diego Port Tenants Association (“SDPTA”) where
Ms. Mieczkowski performs bookkeeping responsibilities as well as providing special event planning assistance.
Ms. Mieczkowski spends approximately 20 hours of her time per month in her role with the SDPTA, all of which
are outside of normal business hours.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Ms. Mieczkowski has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4
above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Ms. Mieczkowski serves as the Director of Financial & Tax Planning of Bamboo Wealth and is supervised by
Brentt Hoover, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Hoover can be reached at (619) 289-9670.
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3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
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Bamboo Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each
Supervised Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Bamboo Wealth. Further, Bamboo Wealth is
subject to regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Bamboo Wealth and
its Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Bamboo Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which
may be announced or unannounced. Bamboo Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided
to these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
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Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc.
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, California, 92108
(619) 289-9670 info@bamboowealth.com
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective: March 25, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies (“Bamboo Wealth” or the “Advisor”)
is committed to safeguarding the use of personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”)
that we obtain as your Investment Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Bamboo Wealth (also referred to as
"we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements
controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
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Phone: (619) 289-9670
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receive from us.
How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you
limit?
Yes
No
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with affiliated or non-
affiliated third parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians,
regulators, credit agencies, insurance agencies, other financial
institutions) as necessary for us and our affiliates to provide agreed upon
services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but not limited
to: processing transactions; general account maintenance; responding to
regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
No
Not Shared
Marketing Purposes
Bamboo Wealth does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose,
personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services.
We will not share information for marketing purposes.
Yes
Yes
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s], such as power of attorney or trustee.
No
Not Shared
Information About Former Clients
Bamboo Wealth does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-
public personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to
persons who are no longer our Clients.
State-specific Regulations
California
In response to a California law, to be conservative, we assume accounts with California
addresses do not want us to disclose personal information about you to non-affiliated third
parties, except as permitted by California law. We also limit the sharing of personal information
about you with our affiliates to ensure compliance with California privacy laws.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting the Advisor at (619) 289-9670.
Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. d/b/a Bamboo Wealth Strategies
3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 289-9670
http://www.bamboowealthstrategies.com
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