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BUFFINGTON MOHR MCNEAL
FORM ADV—PART 2A
This Part of Form ADV gives information about the Investment
Adviser and its business for the use of clients. The information has
Uniform Application For
Investment Adviser
Registration
not been approved or verified by any government authority.
Buffington Mohr McNeal uses this part of Form ADV as its Disclosure
Document.
Revised 3/14/2025
BUFFINGTON MOHR
MCNEAL
Primary Business
Address
802 W Bannock Street
Suite 100
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Fax: 208-338-5552
Email:
cmcneal@bmmria.com
www.bmmria.com
BUFFINGTON MOHR MCNEAL PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
In establishing an advisory account with us, it is necessary you provide our firm
with certain personal financial information to ensure that your portfolio is
managed in a manner consistent with your investment objectives and financial
goals. This information will generally be derived from the following sources:
1. Information we receive from you on the Confidential Financial Planning
Questionnaire or other forms, and
2. Information about your securities transactions with Buffington Mohr McNeal
or other advisors and broker/dealers which may be providing financial
services to you.
It is the policy of Buffington Mohr McNeal that we do not disclose any non-public
personal information about you to anyone, except as permitted by law or by
written or verbal consent by you. We adhere to the privacy policies and practices
as described in this notice for closed or inactive accounts as well.
Buffington Mohr McNeal maintains physical, electronic and procedural
safeguards to guard your non-public personal information.
We appreciate your business and the opportunity to serve you. We know
confidentiality is important to you; therefore protecting your privacy is a priority at
Buffington Mohr McNeal.
Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
TBFM, LLP
802 W Bannock St
Suite 100
Boise, ID 83702
Telephone: 208-338-5551
Email: bmohr@bmmria.com
Web Address: www.bmmria.com
3/14/2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Buffington
Mohr McNeal. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us
at 208-338-5551 or bmohr@bmmria.com. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or by any state
securities authority.
Additional information about Buffington Mohr McNeal also is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a
CRD number. Our firm's CRD number is 109361.
Item 2
Material Changes
This Firm Brochure, dated March 14, 2025 is our disclosure document prepared according to the SEC’s
requirements and rules. This document is a narrative that includes some new information.
This Item will be used to provide our clients with a summary of material changes since our last update
of this brochure, dated March 12, 2024. We will summarize the revision(s) based on the nature of the
updated information.
Consistent with the SEC’s requirements and rules, we will ensure that you receive a
summary of any material changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our
business’ fiscal year. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material
changes as necessary. You can request a complete Firm Brochure from us at any time by contacting
bmohr@bmmria.com or calling 208-338-5551.
We’ve had no material changes since our last ADV Part 2A brochure.
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 2 Material Changes .................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 3 Table ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Item 4 Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................. 6
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES ("ISS") INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ............................... 6
FINANCIAL PLANNING ..................................................................................................................................... 6
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS ..................................................................................................................... 7
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................................... 7
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FEES ................................. 7
FEE SCHEDULE FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ......................................................................... 7
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES ............................................................................................................................ 8
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 8
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ....................................................................... 9
Item 7 Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Loss ...................................................................... 10
METHODS OF ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................ 10
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES ............................................................................................................................. 11
Core Equity Style - Growth at a Reasonable Price ........................................................................................ 11
Fixed Income ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Item 9 Disciplinary Information ......................................................................................................................... 12
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ........................................................................ 12
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .................. 12
Item 12 Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 12
Item 13 Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 14
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ........................................ 14
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 14
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................... 14
Item 15 Custody ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Item 16
Investment Discretion ........................................................................................................................ 15
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ....................................................................................................................... 15
Item 18
Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 4
Advisory Business
TBFM, LLP DBA Buffington Mohr McNeal is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place
of business located in Idaho. Buffington Mohr McNeal began conducting business in 1998.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling 25%
or more of this company).
Bruce R Mohr, Portfolio Manager
Carey H McNeal, Portfolio Manager
Buffington Mohr McNeal offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES ("ISS") INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the
individual needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a
client's particular circumstances are established, we develop a client's personal investment policy and
create and manage a portfolio based on that policy. During our data-gathering process, we determine
the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we
also review and discuss a client's prior investment history, as well as family composition and
background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided by the
client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, or growth and income),
as well as tax considerations.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service
offered by a broker-dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding a variety
of marketable securities.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity and suitability.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
We provide financial planning services. Financial planning is a comprehensive evaluation of a client’s
current and future financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset
values and withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and
analysis are considered as they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the
client. Clients purchasing this service receive an electronic presentation and available report which
provides the client with a detailed financial plan designed to assist the client in achieving his or her
financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
• PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and
financial goals.
• TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and planning for past, current
and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the client's current income
tax and future tax liability.
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's portfolio.
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INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability, long-
term care, liability, home and automobile.
• RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client achieve his
or her retirement goals.
• DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs of surviving
dependents, estate planning and disability income.
• ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long-term strategies, including as
appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney, asset protection plans,
nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews and our online personal financial
website. Information gathered includes the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals,
returns objectives and attitudes towards risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client,
including a questionnaire completed by the client, and prepare an electronic or written report. Should
the client choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, we suggest the client work
closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of
financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client's discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on business planning.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of December 31, 2024 we were actively managing $1,030,495,767 of clients' assets on a discretionary
basis and $19,722,354 of clients’ assets on a non-discretionary basis. Our total Regulatory Assets Under
Management (RAUM) is $1,050,218,121
Item 5
Fees and Compensation
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FEES
The annualized fee for ISSs will be charged as a percentage of assets under management, according to
the following schedule:
FEE SCHEDULE FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Market Value
Fee
$0 - $2,000,000
1.00%
Over $2,000,000
.50%
Our Fees: Management fees will be computed and paid at the beginning of the fiscal quarter. The fiscal
quarters are March 1-May 31, June 1-August 31, September 1November 30, and December 1-February
28 or 29. New accounts and terminated accounts will be charged a pro-rata fee for the period of time
that assets are under management. In the event of termination of an agreement where fees have been
paid in advance, a prorated refund will be made. Accounts may be terminated by either party with five
(5) days written notice.
Our fees are billed quarterly, in advance, at the beginning of each fiscal quarter based upon the value
(market value or fair market value in the absence of market value), of the client’s account at the end of
the previous quarter. Fees will be debited from the account in accordance with the client authorization
in the Client Service Agreement.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES
Buffington Mohr McNeal's Financial Planning fee will be determined based on the nature of the services
being provided and the complexity of each client’s circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior to
entering into a contract with any client.
Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged on a fixed fee basis, typically $2500, depending
on the specific arrangement with the client including the number of areas to be analyzed or scenarios
to be performed. Although the length of time it will take to provide a Financial Plan will depend on each
client's personal situation, we will provide an estimate for the cost at the start of the planning
relationship.
We may request a retainer upon completion of our initial fact-finding session with the client; however,
advance payment will never exceed $1,200 for work that will not be completed within six months. The
balance is due upon completion of the planning engagement.
Financial Planning Fee Offset: Buffington Mohr McNeal reserves the discretion to reduce or waive the
fee and/or the minimum fixed fee if a financial planning client chooses to engage us for our Investment
Supervisory Services.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although Buffington Mohr McNeal has established the
aforementioned fee schedule(s), we retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-
client basis. Client facts, circumstances and needs will be considered in determining the fee schedule.
These include the complexity of the client, assets to be placed under management, anticipated future
additional assets; related accounts; portfolio style, account composition, reports, among other factors.
The specific annual fee schedule will be identified in the contract between the adviser and each client.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum account size
requirements and determining the annualized fee.
Discounts, not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members and friends
of associated persons of our firm.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by either
party, for any reason upon receipt of 5 days written notice. As disclosed above, certain fees are paid in
advance of services provided. Upon termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be
promptly refunded. In calculating a client’s reimbursement of fees, we will pro rate the reimbursement
according to the number of days remaining in the billing period.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to Buffington Mohr McNeal for investment advisory services are
separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their
shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus.
These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution
fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A client
could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not receive
the services provided by our firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in
determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully
understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory
services being provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by qualified custodian and imposed by broker dealers, including, but not limited
to, any transaction charges imposed by a broker dealer with which an independent investment manager
effects transactions for the client's account(s).
Please refer to the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional information.
ERISA Accounts: Buffington Mohr McNeal is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are
employee benefit plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) pursuant to the Employee Retirement
Income and Securities Act (“ERISA”). As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and obligations under
ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code that include among other things, restrictions concerning certain
forms of compensation. To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, Buffington Mohr McNeal may
only charge fees for investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons do
not receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available
from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Limited Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess
of $1200 more than six months in advance of services rendered.
Item 6
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Buffington Mohr McNeal does not charge performance-based fees.
Item 7
Types of Clients
Buffington Mohr McNeal provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
State or municipal government entities
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• High net worth individuals
• Pension and profit sharing plans (other than plan participants)
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations or other businesses not listed above
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Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies & Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or managing client
assets:
Fundamental Analysis. We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at economic
and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial condition and
management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced (indicating it may be a
good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential risk,
as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the economic
and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Technical Analysis. We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the present in an
attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict future price
movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This presents a
risk in that a poorly-managed or financially unsound company may underperform regardless of market
movement.
Quantitative Analysis. We use mathematical models in an attempt to obtain more accurate
measurements of a company’s quantifiable data, such as the value of a share price or earnings per share,
and predict changes to that data.
A risk in using quantitative analysis is that the models used may be based on assumptions that prove to
be incorrect.
Qualitative Analysis. We subjectively evaluate non-quantifiable factors such as quality of management,
labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily subject to measurement,
and predict changes to share price based on that data.
A risk in using qualitative analysis is that our subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Asset Allocation. Buffington Mohr McNeal manages core equity and core fixed portfolios. Clients may
choose from these core strategies or they may elect to have Buffington Mohr McNeal allocate to these
and other strategies to build an individually tailored portfolio mix. Asset allocations are developed based
on information about the client's investment objectives, risk tolerance, income needs, and investment
time horizon. Buffington Mohr McNeal selects an optimal allocation among various asset class
categories.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a particular security,
industry or market sector. Another risk is that the blend of securities, fixed income, and cash will change
over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer be appropriate for
the client’s goals.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis. We look at the experience and track record of the manager of the
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest
over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We also look at the underlying assets in a
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is significant overlap in the underlying
investments held in another fund(s) in the client’s portfolio. We also monitor the funds or ETFs in an
attempt to determine if they are continuing to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does
not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that
success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF,
managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to
the client if that security were to fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the
stated investment mandate or strategy of the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable
for the client’s portfolio.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and
other publicly-available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that
our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
We use the following strategy(ies) in managing client accounts, provided that such strategy(ies) are
appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Core Equity Style - Growth at a Reasonable Price
Buffington Mohr McNeal's investment strategy concentrates on companies with market capitalization
over $3 billion. The investment decision making process begins with a fundamental analysis of economic
sectors, industries and individual companies. Our overall approach is to look for quality in management
products, service and the balance sheet of potential investment opportunities. The objective is to build
holdings in client portfolios characterized by historic and future profit growth above the market and
price/earnings ratios at or below the market. This strategy uses the S&P 500 as a benchmark.
Fixed Income
Buffington Mohr McNeal's fixed income approach is based on the premise that the fixed income markets
are not homogenous and that an active approach can enhance returns and manage risk. We use a
balance of quantitative and qualitative management techniques to identify inefficient valuations of
market sectors and individual securities, and pursue incremental returns above market performance
through a combination of careful security selection, market knowledge, broad market access and
efficient trading.
Long-term purchases. We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client's account for
a year or longer. Typically we employ this strategy when:
• we believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• we want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection
for this class.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we may not
take advantages of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our predictions are
incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to sell.
Risk of Loss. Securities investments are not guaranteed and you may lose money on your investments.
We ask that you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk.
Item 9
Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Our firm and our related persons are not engaged in other financial industry activities and have no other
industry affiliations.
Item 11
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth high ethical standards of business conduct that
we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
Buffington Mohr McNeal and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our
clients, and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to
the general principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities transactions
reports as well as initial and annual securities holdings reports that must be submitted by the firm’s
access persons. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires the prior approval of any
acquisition of securities in a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. Our
code also provides for oversight, enforcement and record keeping provisions.
Buffington Mohr McNeal's Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the use of
material non-public information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non-
public information, all employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or
professional capacity.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may request
a copy by email sent to bmminfo@bmmria.com, or by calling us at 208-338-5551.
Item 12
Brokerage Practices
Buffington Mohr McNeal will block trades where possible and when advantageous to clients. This
blocking of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets from multiple
client accounts, so long as transaction costs are shared equally and on a pro-rated basis between all
accounts included in any such block. Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier,
more equitable manner, at an average share price. Buffington Mohr McNeal will typically aggregate
trades among clients whose accounts can be traded at a given broker, and generally will rotate or vary
the order of brokers through which it places trades for clients on any particular day.
Custodial Arrangements. Buffington Mohr McNeal may recommend that clients establish brokerage
accounts with the Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab
& Co., Inc. ("Schwab") or Fidelity Advisor Solutions or (“the custodians”), a FINRA registered broker-
dealer, member SIPC, to maintain custody of clients' assets and to effect trades for their accounts.
Although we recommend that clients establish accounts at one of the qualified custodians, it is the
client’s decision to custody assets with Schwab, Fidelity. Buffington Mohr McNeal is independently
owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity or Buffington Mohr McNeal may accept
client instructions evaluated on a case-by-case basis for directing the client’s brokerage transactions to
a particular broker-dealer.
The qualified custodians provide Buffington Mohr McNeal with access to its institutional trading and
custody services, which are typically not available to the custodian’s retail investors. These services
generally are available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them
so long as a total of at least $10 million of the adviser's clients' assets are maintained in accounts at the
qualified custodian. These services are not contingent upon our firm committing to the qualified
custodian any specific amount of business (assets in custody or trading commissions). The qualified
custodians’ brokerage services include the execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and
access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional
investors or would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, the qualified custodians generally do not charge
separately for custody services but are compensated by account holders through commissions and other
transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through the qualified
custodians or that settle into the custodian accounts.
The qualified custodians also make available to our firm other products and services that benefit
Buffington Mohr McNeal but may not directly benefit our clients' accounts. Many of these products and
services may be used to service all or some substantial number of our client accounts, including accounts
not maintained at the custodian.
The qualified custodian’s products and services that assist us in managing and administering our clients'
accounts include software and other technology that:
provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
provide research, pricing and other market data;
facilitate payment of our fees from clients' accounts; and
assist with back-office functions, record keeping and client reporting.
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The qualified custodian also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business enterprise. These services may include:
technology, compliance, legal and business consulting;
publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
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The qualified custodians may make available and/or arrange third-party vendors for the types of services
rendered to Buffington Mohr McNeal. The custodians provide other benefits such as educational events
or occasional business entertainment of our personnel. In evaluating whether to recommend or require
that clients custody their assets at the qualified custodian, we may take into account the availability of
some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements as part of the total mix of factors
we consider and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by
the custodian, which may create a potential conflict of interest.
Item 13
Review of Accounts
INVESTMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICES INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services accounts are
continually monitored, these accounts are reviewed at least quarterly. Accounts are reviewed in the
context of each client's stated investment objectives and guidelines. More frequent reviews may be
triggered by material changes in variables such as the client's individual circumstances, or the market,
political or economic environment.
These accounts are reviewed by members of the Investment Committee: Bruce Mohr, Carey McNeal,
Steve Kovach, Andrea Puopolo Joesph Eiguren, Ryan Malone, Ali Dang and Daniel Potter and Tyler Lang.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their broker-dealer, we may provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance,
balances and holdings.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the specific
engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted unless contracted for by Financial Planning
clients.
REPORTS: Financial Planning clients will receive a completed financial analysis or plan. Additional reports
will typically be provided only by contract.
Item 14
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Buffington Mohr McNeal does provide compensation to certain firm employees in addition to their
normal salary for recommending individuals who become clients of the firm. Buffington Mohr McNeal
does not charge clients introduced by employees, greater fees than fees charged to clients not
introduced by employees.
It is Buffington Mohr McNeal's policy not to allow our related persons to accept any form of
compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction with the
advisory services we provide to our clients.
Item 15
Custody
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section (Item 5) of this Brochure that our firm
directly debits advisory fees from client accounts.
As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client a
statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for
clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the calculation, among
other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their
statement.
Item 16
Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we place trades
in a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
• Determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
• Determine the broker or dealer to be used for a purchase or sale of securities
• Commission rates to be paid to a broker or dealer for a client’s securities transaction
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm, and may
limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such limitations by
once again providing us with written instructions.
Item 17
Voting Client Securities
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted proxy voting policies and procedures designed to ensure that it
votes proxies in the best interest of its clients and that it provides clients with information about how
their proxies are voted. In light of our fiduciary duty to clients, and given the complexity of the issues
that may be raised with proxy votes, we have retained ISS Proxy Services. (“ISSPS”). ISSPS is an
independent third party that specializes in providing a variety of fiduciary-level proxy related services to
institutional investment managers. ISSPS provides us with in-depth research, voting recommendations,
vote execution and recordkeeping.
At times, Buffington Mohr McNeal and/or ISSPS may not be able to vote proxies on behalf of clients
when clients’ holdings are in countries that restrict trading activity around proxy votes or when clients
lend securities to third parties. We attempt to identify any conflicts of interests between your interests
and our own interest within our proxy voting process. If we determine that our Firm or one of our
employees faces a material conflict of interest in voting your proxy (e.g., an employee of ISSPS may
personally benefit if the proxy is voted in a certain direction), our procedures provide for ISSPS as an
independent party to determine the appropriate vote. We will use our best judgment to vote proxies in
the best interests of our clients and will typically follow the recommendations of ISSPS.
In the event that we decide to vote a proxy (or a particular proposal within a proxy) in a manner different
from the ISSPS recommendation, we will document the reasons supporting the decision. In the event
that we intend to deviate from the proxy voting recommendation of ISSPS and where the public
company is an entity with which we have a significant business relationship, then we shall bring the
proxy voting issue to the attention of affected clients for guidance on how to vote the proxy.
Clients may obtain a copy of Buffington Mohr McNeal Proxy Voting Policies and
Procedures and information about how their proxies were voted by contacting us at 208338-5551 or by
writing to us at 802 W. Bannock St., Suite 100, Boise ID 83702.
Item 18
Financial Information
Buffington Mohr McNeal has no additional financial circumstances to report.
Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement
Bruce R Mohr
Carey H McNeal
Tyler Lang
Steve Kovach
Andrea Puopolo
Joseph Eiguren
Ryan Malone
Ali Dang
Daniel Potter
Buffington Mohr McNeal
802 W Bannock Street, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83702
3/14/2025
This brochure supplement provides information about the individual(s) listed above
that supplements the Buffington Mohr McNeal brochure. You should have received a
copy of that brochure. Please contact Bruce Mohr if you did not receive Buffington
Mohr McNeal's brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about the individual(s) listed above is available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
Professional Certifications
Employees have earned the following certifications and credentials that are required
to be explained in further detail.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Education Requirements
The education requirement for attaining CFP© certification includes two main parts:
1. Complete college or university-level coursework through a program registered
with
CFP Board, addressing the major personal financial planning areas identified by
CFP Board’s most recent Job Analysis Study; and
2. Verify that you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or
university.
Coursework Requirement
Complete CFP Board education requirements in the major personal financial planning
areas, including:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Pass the CFP Certification Exam. The exam is a thorough test divided into 3
sections that add up to 10 hours in length and covers the topics listed above.
Initial Certification and ongoing adherence to the Code of Ethics
• 3 full time years of experience
•
• Continuing Education that requires 30 hours of work annually.
• Complete CFP Board education requirements in the major personal financial
planning areas, including:
The course work requirement includes completion of a financial plan development
(capstone) course registered with CFP Board. This capstone course requirement has
been designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities of individuals seeking to
attain CFP© certification and implement an assessment of their ability to deliver
professional and competent financial planning services to the public.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter is a globally respected, graduate-level
investment credential established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute — the
largest global association of investment professionals. There are currently more than
90,000 CFA charterholders working in 134 countries. To earn the CFA charter,
candidates must: 1) pass three sequential, six-hour examinations; 2) have at least
four years of qualified professional investment experience; 3) join CFA Institute as
members; and 4) commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the
CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
High Ethical Standards
The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, enforced
through an active professional conduct program, require CFA charterholders to:
• Place their clients’ interests ahead of their own
• Maintain independence and objectivity
• Act with integrity
• Maintain and improve their professional competence
• Disclose conflicts of interest and legal matters
Global Recognition
Passing the three CFA exams is a difficult feat that requires extensive study
(successful candidates report spending an average of 300 hours of study per level).
Earning the CFA charter demonstrates mastery of many of the advanced skills
needed for investment analysis and decision making in today’s quickly evolving
global financial industry. As a result, employers and clients are increasingly seeking
CFA charterholders—often making the charter a prerequisite for employment.
Additionally, regulatory bodies in 22 countries and territories recognize the CFA
charter as a proxy for meeting certain licensing requirements, and more than 125
colleges and universities around the world have incorporated a majority of the CFA
Program curriculum into their own finance courses.
Comprehensive and Current Knowledge
The CFA Program curriculum provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge for
investment decision making and is firmly grounded in the knowledge and skills used
every day in the investment profession. The three levels of the CFA Program test a
proficiency with a wide range of fundamental and advanced investment topics,
including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income and equity analysis,
alternative and derivative investments, economics, financial reporting standards,
portfolio management, and wealth planning.
The CFA Program curriculum is updated every year by experts from around the world
to ensure that candidates learn the most relevant and practical new tools, ideas, and
investment and wealth management skills to reflect the dynamic and complex nature
of the profession. To learn more about the CFA charter, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
This designation is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who
have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met
additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. To
obtain this designation in Idaho, the applicant must pass the Uniform CPA Exam,
hold a bachelor’s degree which includes a minimum number of qualifying credit hours
in accounting and business administration, complete one year of experience, and
complete an ethics course. CPAs are required to take continuing education courses
in order to renew their license, and Idaho requires CPAs to take an ethics course
every two years.
Attorney at Law
This designation is offered by the Idaho State Bar Association. To obtain this
designation, the application must have completed three years at an accredited law
school in addition to their undergraduate degree and pass the Idaho bar exam.
Continuing education is not required after an individual attains 72 years of age.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Bruce R Mohr
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Bruce R Mohr is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since April 1998
Education: Boise State University, B.A.A., Finance, 1981,
University of Oregon, M.B.A., Finance, 1982.
Joined Company: 1998
Began Career: 1983
Year of Birth: 1959
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which
are designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures,
policies, high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr,
as the Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision,
client communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr
McNeal's policies and procedures. Carey McNeal provides supervisory oversight for
Bruce Mohr. Mr. McNeal can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
CMcNeal@bmmria.com.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Carey H McNeal
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Carey H McNeal is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since April 1998
Education: Boise State University, B.B.A., Marketing, 1988,
Joined Company: 1998
Began Career: 1986
Year of Birth: 1965
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Carey
McNeal. Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com
Item 1 – Cover Page
Tyler Lang
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Tyler Lang is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since November 2006
Education: University of Idaho, B.S. Finance 2004, B.S. Accounting 2004
Joined Company: 2006
Began Career: 2004
Year of Birth: 1981
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Tyler Lang,
Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com
Item 1 – Cover Page
Steve Kovach,
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Steve Kovach is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since February 2016.
Steve was a Financial Consultant from April 2003 through February 2016 for Charles
Schwab. Steve is a CFP® since 2013 and is in good standing with the granting
authority.
Education: Michigan State University, B.A. Finance, 1995
Joined Company: 2016
Began Career: 1995
Year of Birth: 1969
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Steve
Kovach, Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Andrea Puopolo
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Andrea Puopolo is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since May 2000
Education: University of Nevada, B.S., 1996
Joined Company: 2000
Began Career: 1998
Year of Birth: 1973
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Andrea
Puopolo, Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Joseph Eiguren
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Joseph Eiguren is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since March 2020.
Joe was a General Manager at Tolsma USA since October 2016. Prior to that, he was
a Commercial Lending Officer at Idaho Independent Bank from May 2007 – April 2014.
Education: University of Idaho, B.S. Business, 2006
Joined Company: 2020
Began Career: 2007
Year of Birth: 1984
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Joseph
Eiguren, Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Ryan Malone
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Ryan Malone is a Portfolio Manager at Buffington Mohr McNeal since March 2020.
Ryan was a Division Investment Director at U.S. Bank from June 2004 – March 2020.
Education: University of Idaho, B.S. Finance & Economics, 2004
Joined Company: 2020
Began Career: 2004
Year of Birth: 1980
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Ryan
Malone, Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com.
Item 1 – Cover Page
Ali Dang
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Ali Dang has been with the firm since March 2023. She is a CFA Charterholder since
2019 and is in good standing with the granting authority
Education: College of Idaho, B.A. Business Administration with Finance and
Accounting Concentrations, 2015
Joined Company: 2023
Began Career: 2015
Year of Birth: 1992
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Ali Dang, Mr.
Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at BMohr@bmmria.com
Item 1 – Cover Page
Daniel D. Potter
Buffington Mohr McNeal
Portfolio Manager
802 W Bannock St., Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-338-5551
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
Daniel Potter has been a Portfolio manager since July 2022
Education: University of Washington, B.A. Political Science in 2004
Joined Company: 2022
Began Career: 2006
Year of Birth: 1981
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Not applicable
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Not applicable
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Not applicable
Item 6 Supervision
Buffington Mohr McNeal has adopted formal written policies and procedures which are
designed to set standards and internal controls for the firm, its employees, and its
business and are also reasonably designed to detect and prevent any violations of
regulatory requirements and the firm's policies and procedures. Every employee is
required to be responsible for and monitor those individuals he or she supervises to
detect, prevent and report any activities inconsistent with the firm's procedures, policies,
high professional standards, or legal/regulatory requirements. Bruce Mohr, as the
Compliance Officer, has the overall responsibility for employee supervision, client
communications and monitoring and testing compliance with Buffington Mohr McNeal's
policies and procedures. Bruce R Mohr provides supervisory oversight for Daniel
Potter, Mr. Mohr can be reached by phone at 208-338-5551 or by email at
BMohr@bmmria.com