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Firm Brochure
Part 2A of Form ADV
Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC
24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 546
Houston, TX 77046
2001 Timberloch Place, #500
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone
713-999-8053
Fax
713-574-5782
Website
www.trinitylegacy.com
www.trinitylegacypartners.com
Email
info@trinitylegacy.com
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Trinity
Legacy Partners LLC. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact us at: 713-999-8053, or by email at: trey.wilkinson@trinitylegacy.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. It should be noted that the term registered
investment adviser mentioned herein does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional
information about the Adviser is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Effective as of March 20, 2025
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Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually when material changes
occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Item 2-Material Changes since the Last Annual Update
None
Full Brochure Available
Information about Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC is also available via the SEC’s web site
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The firm’s CRD number is 159179. If you have any questions, please
contact us by telephone at 713-999-8053 or by email at trey.wilkinson@trinitylegacy.com.
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Item 3-Table of Contents
Annual Update ...........................................................................................................................2
Item 2-Material Changes since the Last Annual Update ...........................................................2
Full Brochure Available .............................................................................................................2
ADV PART 2A .............................................................................................................................. 4
Item 4-Advisory Services ..........................................................................................................4
Item 5-Fees and Compensation ..................................................................................................7
Item 6-Performance Fees ...........................................................................................................9
Item 7-Types of Clients .............................................................................................................9
Item 8-Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................9
Item 9-Legal and Disciplinary .................................................................................................13
Item 10-Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ..................................................13
Item 11-Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions & Personal Trading
..................................................................................................................................................14
Item 12-Brokerage Practices ....................................................................................................15
Item 13-Review of Accounts ...................................................................................................19
Item 14-Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................19
Item 15-Custody.......................................................................................................................20
Item 16-Investment Discretion ................................................................................................20
Item 17-Voting Client Securities .............................................................................................21
Item 18-Financial Information .................................................................................................21
Item 19 Other Disclosures .......................................................................................................21
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ADV PART 2A
Item 4-Advisory Services
Firm Description
Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC, hereinafter (“the Adviser”) was founded in 2011. The adviser is
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
As an Investment Adviser, we must adhere to a fiduciary standard. This standard requires
Advisers to act and serve a client’s best interests with the intent to eliminate, or at least to
expose, all potential conflicts of interest which might incline an Adviser consciously or
unconsciously to render advice which is not in the best interest of the client.
The Adviser is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm. The firm does not
sell securities on a commission basis. The firm is not affiliated with entities that sell financial
products or securities.
The Adviser does not act as a custodian of client assets and the client always maintains asset
control.
The Adviser has the discretion to manage client accounts as outlined in the firm’s investment
adviser agreement.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are engaged directly by
the client on an as-needed basis. Any conflicts of interest arising out of the Adviser’s, or its
associated persons are disclosed in this brochure.
Principal Owners: Principal Owners: John P. Wilkinson, III; POM Asset Management, L.P.,
Lifetree Financial, LLC, Anthony L. Garcia, and John J. Hunter are all principal owners.
Additional Office - by appointment:
2001 Timberloch Place, #500
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Types of Advisory Services
The Adviser provides investment supervisory services, also known as asset management
services, and furnishes investment advice through consultations.
The Adviser will provide asset management services and is compensated for such services
through a management fee further outlined below in Item 5. It should be noted that important
aspects of the client’s financial affairs are reviewed prior to executing and implementing any
investment management services.
Investments may include equities (stocks), commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal
securities, mutual funds shares, exchange-traded fund shares (ETFs), U. S. government
securities, and options contracts.
The Adviser also provides financial planning and consulting. Generally, such consultations and
planning may include but are not limited to any of the following: reviewing investment accounts
and asset allocation; strategic tax planning; reviewing retirement accounts and employer
retirement plans; reviewing insurance policies; developing retirement scenarios; estate planning
review; and college education planning.
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Non-Charles Schwab Accounts
The Adviser uses a third-party platform to facilitate management of brokerage accounts and
defined contribution plan participant accounts, with discretion. The Adviser manages these
accounts using the Pontera Order Management System. Please refer to Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices for more information.
DOL Disclosure
When the Adviser provides investment advice to clients regarding a client’s retirement plan
account or individual retirement account, the Adviser is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I
of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best
interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, the Adviser managed approximately $460,391,294 of assets under
management, which included $444,029,126 on a discretionary basis and $16,362,168 on a non-
discretionary basis.
Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Assignment of Investment Management Agreements
Agreements may not be assigned without the written consent of the client.
Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships.
Investment Advisory Agreement
As part of the investment management service, important aspects of the client’s financial affairs
are reviewed, and realistic and measurable goals are set and objectives to reach those goals are
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defined. As goals and objectives change over time, suggestions are made and implemented on an
ongoing basis. The Adviser periodically reviews a client’s financial situation and portfolio
through regular contact with the client, which often includes an annual meeting with the client.
The Adviser makes use of portfolio rebalancing software to maintain client allocations according
to the Investment Objective Statement in effect.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to the client in
writing prior to the start of the relationship. The agreement sets forth the services to be provided,
the fees for the service and the agreement may be terminated by either party in writing at any
time.
Investment Consulting Agreement
The Adviser may consult with a client on assets held in employer-sponsored retirement plans,
such as 401(k) plans. The Adviser can review the investment options in such a retirement plan
and recommend an asset allocation, based upon a client’s investment objective. As part of this
agreement, the Adviser periodically reviews a client’s retirement portfolio.
With regard to retirement plans that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974 (“ERISA”), the Adviser generally assumes the role of a fiduciary with respect to such
ERISA plans. Additionally, the Responsible Plan Fiduciary for ERISA plans will be provided
with an ERISA Fee and Services Disclosure pursuant to Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA, prior to the
ERISA Plan engaging the Adviser for advisory services.
Financial Planning Agreement
A financial planning analysis may include but is not limited to: net worth statement; cash flow
statement; review of investment accounts, asset allocation analysis; strategic tax planning;
review of retirement accounts; review of insurance policies, evaluation of retirement goals; estate
planning review; and college education planning.
Financial planning may be the only service provided to the client and it does not require the
client to use or purchase the investment advisory services offered by the Adviser. The Adviser
may receive compensation for financial planning and providing investment consulting services.
The Adviser does not make any representation regarding products that may be referenced in a
financial plan and the client is under no obligation to accept the recommendations of the Adviser
or use the services of the Adviser in particular.
Asset Management
Investments may also include equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt securities, commercial
paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities, investment company securities and mutual
funds shares, exchange-traded fund shares (ETFs), U. S. government securities, options
contracts, futures contracts, and interests in partnerships.
Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold through a brokerage account when appropriate. The
brokerage firm charges a fee for stock and bond trades. The Adviser does not receive any
compensation, in any form, from fund companies.
From time to time the Adviser may recommend public offerings (IPOs) if deemed suitable.
WRAP Program
The Adviser does not sponsor a WRAP fee program.
Termination of Agreement
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A client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time by notifying the
Adviser in writing. Clients shall be charged pro-rata for services provided through to the date of
termination. If the client made an advance payment, the Adviser would refund any unearned
portion of the advance payment.
The Adviser reserves the right to terminate any financial planning engagement where a client has
willfully concealed or has refused to provide pertinent information about financial situations
when necessary and appropriate, in the Adviser’s judgment, to providing proper financial advice.
Any unused portion of fees collected in advance will be refunded.
Item 5-Fees and Compensation
Investment Management
The Adviser bases its fees on a percentage of assets under management. Although the Advisory
Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and constant adjustments are required, the length of
service to the client is at the client’s discretion. The client or the investment manager may
terminate an Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be billed
on a pro-rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed. The portfolio value at the completion
of the prior full billing quarter is used as the basis for the fee computation, adjusted for the
number of days during the billing quarter prior to termination. The investment management fees
are negotiable at the sole discretion of the Adviser.
Annualized Investment Management Fees
Account Value From
Account Value To
Percentage
Annual
Fee
$0
$499,999
1.50%
$500,000
$1,000,000
1.25%
$1,000,001
$4,000,000
1.00%
$4,000,001
$10,000,000
0.75%
Over $10,000,000
0.60%
Financial Planning
Financial Plan
The Adviser will review the client’s financial situation and prepare a written financial plan that
includes recommendations to help the client meet his or her financial goals. The areas of
analysis may include goal setting, analysis of financial goals, asset/liability analysis, tax
planning, cash flow budgeting, investment review, insurance review, inventory of assets,
investment portfolio analysis, retirement planning, college planning, savings, and estate plan
review.
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The Adviser will compile the necessary financial information and use it to construct a Financial
Plan tailored to the client’s specific financial situation. The written financial plan will typically
be constructed within three months but may take longer than six months depending on the
complexity of a client’s financial situation. Clients can implement recommendations contained
in the Financial Plan on their own or have the Adviser assist with implementation.
Financial Review
A Financial Review addresses up to two financial planning topics selected in advance by the
client. No follow-up services are provided with the Financial Review.
For Financial Plans and Financial Reviews, The Adviser charges a fixed fee. Financial planning
fees may be waived at the discretion of the Adviser for Investment Management clients.
Financial Planning Service
Fee Type and Amount
Financial Plan
$2,500 to $5,000 fixed fee
Financial Review
$1,000 fixed fee
The Adviser may negotiate its fixed fee amount for Financial Plans based on complexity of the
financial plan. The final fee amount will be specified in the Financial Planning Agreement
which details the scope of the relationship and responsibilities of both the Adviser and client.
Advice and services provided under the Financial Planning Agreement are tailored to the stated
objectives of the client.
One-half of the estimated fee stated in the Financial Planning Agreement is due at signing. The
balance shall be due and payable upon completion of the agreed upon services. If a client
chooses to terminate within five (5) business days from the date of execution or at any time via
written notice before the product is delivered or service is complete, The Adviser will charge a
prorated amount for the work completed and will deliver any work product completed.
The fee for a Financial Review is due at the beginning of the Review appointment.
Notwithstanding the above, all fees are negotiable and certain clients may be charged less,
depending on a number of factors, including portfolio size, employment and relationship to the
Adviser.
Project Retainer
Project Retainer services are narrower in scope. The services include various client consultations
as well as written and/or oral recommendations resulting from such consultations. The Project
Retainer does not constitute a comprehensive financial planning engagement and follow-up
advice and/or implementation assistance is not provided following completion of the project. If
a client wishes to upgrade to a Financial Plan, they may receive credit toward the Financial
Plan fee for amounts paid under the Project Retainer for the prior six months. The Adviser
charges non-investment management clients on an hourly basis for services such as portfolio
asset allocation consulting and financial planning. Such fees are $250/hour and are negotiable.
In the event that a client’s situation is substantially different than disclosed at the initial meeting,
a revised fee will be provided for mutual agreement. The client must approve the change of
scope in advance of the additional work being performed when a fee increase is necessary.
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Investment Consulting Services Fee. The Adviser may charge a client an annual fee to consult
on assets held in employee-sponsored retirement plans. The annual fee is 0.25% of the balance of
a client’s retirement plan, with a minimum fee of $500.00.
Fee Billing
Investment management fees are billed quarterly and in advance. Fees are deducted from the
client account to facilitate billing as authorized by the investment advisory agreement. Fees for
Advisory Services are based on the account’s asset value as of the last business day of the prior
calendar quarter. Fees for a Financial Plan are billed based on half the agreed upon fee upon
signing the Financial Planning Agreement with the balance due upon delivery of the financial
plan. For billing purposes, accounts may be grouped by households. The definition of household
for billing purposes is relation by blood or marriage, family members living under the same roof
and/or hierarchy (grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren).
Item 6-Performance Fees
Performance Fees
We do not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or
capital appreciation of the assets of a client) for discretionary Investment Management clients.
Trinity Legacy Dynamic Options Fund I, LP charges an incentive fee of 20% as stated in the
PPM which is delivered to qualified clients investing in the Fund.
Item 7-Types of Clients
Description
The Adviser generally provides investment advice to individuals and trusts, estates, corporations,
or charitable organizations.
Account Minimums
The Adviser does not require a minimum account size.
Item 8-Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Security analysis methods may include charting, fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and
cyclical analysis.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and magazines, inspections of
corporate activities, research materials prepared by others, corporate rating services, annual
reports, prospectuses, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and company press
releases.
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Investment Strategies
Strategies may include long-term purchases, short-term purchases, trading, short sales, margin
transactions, and option writing (including covered options, uncovered options or spreading
strategies).
Within these investment strategies, we may invest in a wide range of securities and other financial
instruments including:
• Equity securities
• Exchange-listed securities
• Over-the-counter securities
• Securities of foreign issuers (including ADRs, EDRs and GDRs)
• Warrants
• Rights
• Restricted shares
• Options contracts
• Futures
• Corporate debt
• Commercial paper
• Certificates of deposit
• United States government securities
• Municipal securities
• Mutual funds
• Options on futures contracts
• Listed and over the counter derivatives
• Mortgage related and other asset backed securities
• Bank loans
• Private placements
As financial markets and products evolve, we may invest in other instruments or securities when
consistent with client guidelines, objectives and policies. Portfolios are diversified to control the
risk associated with traditional markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by the client
during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time. Each client executes an
Investment Objective Statement that documents their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and
their desired investment horizon.
Some of the Adviser’s investment strategies may involve frequent trading. As a result, these
strategies may incur higher transaction costs which are costs assessed to client/investor
portfolios. These costs may commensurately reduce portfolio returns relative to a strategy that
requires a lower level of trading.
Market, Regulatory and Security Specific Risks
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Any investment with the Adviser involves significant risk, including a complete loss of capital
and conflicts of interest. All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the
investor which are described below:
Market Risks:
Competition: The securities industry and the varied strategies and techniques to be engaged in by
the Adviser are extremely competitive and each involves a degree of risk. The Adviser will
compete with firms, including many of the larger securities and investment banking firms, which
have substantially greater financial resources and research staffs.
Market Volatility: The profitability of the Adviser substantially depends upon it correctly
assessing the future price movements of stocks, bonds, options on stocks, and other securities
and the movements of interest rates. The Adviser cannot guarantee that it will be successful in
accurately predicting price and interest rate movements.
Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC’s Investment Activities: The Adviser’s investment activities
involve a significant degree of risk. The performance of any investment is subject to numerous
factors which are neither within the control of nor predictable by the Adviser. Such factors
include a wide range of economic, political, competitive, technological and other conditions
(including acts of terrorism and war) that may affect investments in general or specific industries
or companies. The securities markets may be volatile, which may adversely affect the ability of
the Adviser to realize profits.
Material Non-Public Information: By reason of their responsibilities in connection with other
activities of the Adviser and/or its affiliates, certain principals or employees of the Adviser
and/or its affiliates may acquire confidential or material non-public information or be restricted
from initiating transactions in certain securities. The Adviser will not be free to act upon any
such information. Due to these restrictions, the Adviser may not be able to initiate a transaction
that it otherwise might have initiated and may not be able to sell an investment that it otherwise
might have sold.
Accuracy of Public Information: The Adviser selects investments, in part, on the basis of
information and data filed by issuers with various government regulators or made directly
available to the Adviser by the issuers or through sources other than the issuers. Although the
Adviser evaluates all such information and data and sometimes seeks independent corroboration
when it is considered appropriate and reasonably available, the Adviser is not in a position to
confirm the completeness, genuineness or accuracy of such information and data, and in some
cases, complete and accurate information is not available.
Investments in Undervalued Securities: The Adviser intends to invest in undervalued securities.
The identification of investment opportunities in undervalued securities is a difficult task, and
there are no assurances that such opportunities will be successfully recognized or acquired.
While investments in undervalued securities offer the opportunities for above-average capital
appreciation, these investments involve a high degree of financial risk and can result in
substantial losses. Returns generated from the Adviser’s investments may not adequately
compensate for the business and financial risks assumed.
Small Companies: The Adviser may invest a portion of its assets in small and/or unseasoned
companies with small market capitalization. While smaller companies generally have potential
for rapid growth, they often involve higher risks because they may lack the management
experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strength of larger
companies. In addition, in many instances, the frequency and volume of their trading may be
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substantially less than is typical of larger companies. As a result, the securities of smaller
companies may be subject to wider price fluctuations.
Leverage: When deemed appropriate by the Adviser and subject to applicable regulations, the
Adviser may incur leverage in its investment program, whether directly through the use of
borrowed funds, or indirectly through investment in certain types of financial instruments with
inherent leverage, such as puts, calls and warrants, which may be purchased for a fraction of the
price of the underlying securities while giving the purchaser the full benefit of movement in the
market of those underlying securities. While such strategies and techniques increase the
opportunity to achieve higher returns on the amounts invested, they also increase the risk of loss.
Market or Interest Rate Risk: The price of most fixed income securities moves in the opposite
direction of the change in interest rates. For example, as interest rates rise, the price of fixed
income securities falls. If the Adviser holds a fixed income security to maturity, the change in its
price before maturity may have little impact on the Adviser’s performance; however, if the
Adviser has to sell the fixed income security before the maturity date, an increase in interest rates
could result in a loss to the Adviser.
Inflation Risk: Inflation risk results from the variation in the value of cash flows from a security
due to inflation, as measured in terms of purchasing power. For example, if the Adviser
purchases a 5-year bond in which it can realize a coupon rate of 5%, but the rate of inflation is
6%, then the purchasing power of the cash flow has declined. For all but inflation-linked bonds,
adjustable bonds or floating rate bonds, the Adviser is exposed to inflation risk because the
interest rate the issuer promises to make is fixed for the life of the security.
Risk of Default or Bankruptcy of Third Parties: The Adviser may engage in transactions in
securities, commodities, other financial instruments and other assets that involve counterparties.
Under certain conditions, the Adviser could suffer losses if a counterparty to a transaction were
to default or if the market for certain securities, commodities, other financial instruments and/or
other assets were to become illiquid.
Regulatory Risks:
Strategy Restrictions: Certain institutions may be restricted from directly utilizing investment
strategies of the type in which the Adviser may engage. Such institutions, including entities
subject to ERISA, should consult their own advisers, counsel, and accountants to determine what
restrictions may apply and whether an investment in the Adviser is appropriate.
Trading Limitations: For all securities, instruments and/or assets listed on an exchange,
including options listed on a public exchange, the exchange generally has the right to suspend or
limit trading under certain circumstances. Such suspensions or limits could render certain
strategies difficult to complete or continue and subject the Adviser to loss. Also, such a
suspension could render it impossible for the Adviser to liquidate positions and thereby expose
the Adviser to potential losses.
Conflicts of Interest: In the administration of client accounts, portfolios, and financial reporting,
the Adviser faces inherent conflicts of interest which are described in this brochure. Generally,
the Adviser mitigates these conflicts through its Code of Ethics which provides that the client’s
interest is always held above that of the Firm and its associated persons.
Supervision of Trading Operations: The Adviser, with assistance from its brokerage and
clearing firms, intends to supervise and monitor trading activity in the portfolio accounts to
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ensure compliance with firm and client objectives. Despite the Adviser’s efforts, however, there
is a risk that unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate trading activity may occur in portfolio
accounts.
Depending on the nature of the investment management service selected by a client and the
securities used to implement the investment strategy, clients will be exposed to risks that are
specific to the securities in their particular investment portfolio.
Security Specific Risks:
Liquidity: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Securities, where
there is a ready market that is traded through an exchange, are generally more liquid. Securities
traded over the counter or that do not have a ready market or are thinly traded are less liquid and
may face material discounts in the price level in a liquidation situation.
Currency: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar against the
currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
Lack of Registration: Funds or LP interests have neither been registered under the Securities Act
nor under the securities or “blue sky” laws of any state and, therefore, are subject to transfer
restrictions.
Item 9-Legal and Disciplinary
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events related to past
or present investment clients.
Item 10-Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Affiliations
Trinity Legacy Dynamic Options Fund I, LP is a Delaware limited partnership (the “Fund” or
“Partnership”). Trinity Legacy Alternative Strategies, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(the “GP”), serves as the General Partner of the Partnership and investment manager of the Fund.
The GP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC (“the Adviser”).
The Fund seeks to provide an alternative investment strategy (the “Strategy”) that provides
potential for capital appreciation while exhibiting low correlation to the S&P 500 Index (“SPX”).
Units will be offered and sold only to “accredited investors,” as defined in Regulation D
promulgated under the Securities Act, and to “qualified clients,” as defined under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940. The Partnership will obtain appropriate representations and undertakings
from the investors to ensure that the conditions of the applicable exemptions are met.
Performance based fee arrangements may create an incentive for investments to be recommended
that may be riskier or more speculative than those which would be recommended under a
different (flat) fee arrangement. Such fee arrangements also create an incentive to favor higher
fee paying accounts over other accounts in the allocation of investment opportunities. We have
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procedures designed and implemented to ensure that all clients are treated fairly and equally, and
to prevent this conflict from influencing the allocation of investment opportunities among clients.
Investment Management clients may also be investors in the Fund.
Item 11-Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions &
Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics which establishes standards of conduct for its
supervised persons. The Code of Ethics includes general requirements that such supervised
persons comply with their fiduciary obligations to clients and applicable securities laws, and
specific requirements relating to, among other things, personal trading, insider trading, conflicts
of interest and confidentiality of client information. It requires supervised persons to report their
personal securities transactions and holdings quarterly to the Adviser’s Compliance Officer and
requires the Compliance Officer to review those reports. It also requires supervised persons to
report any violations of the Code of Ethics promptly to the Adviser’s Compliance Officer.
Each supervised person of the Adviser receives a copy of the Code of Ethics and any
amendments to it and must acknowledge in writing having received the materials. Annually,
each supervised person must certify that he or she complied with the Code of Ethics during that
year. Clients and prospective clients may obtain a copy of the Adviser’s Code of Ethics, free of
charge, by contacting the Compliance Officer of the Adviser.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
Under the Adviser’s Code of Ethics, the Adviser and its managers, members, officers, and
employees may invest personally in securities of the same classes as are purchased for clients
and may own securities of the issuers whose securities are subsequently purchased for clients. If
an issue is purchased or sold for clients and any of the Adviser, managers, members, officers and
employees on the same day purchase or sell the same security, either the clients and the Adviser,
managers, members, officers or employees shall receive or pay the same price, or the clients
shall receive a more favorable price. The Adviser and its managers, members, officers and
employee may also buy or sell specific securities for their own accounts based on personal
investment considerations, which the Adviser does not deem appropriate to buy or sell for
clients.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser is John P. Wilkinson, III. He reviews all employee
trades each quarter (except for his own trading activity that is reviewed by another principal or
officer of the Firm). The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of employees
does not affect the markets and that clients of the firm receive preferential treatment.
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Item 12-Brokerage Practices
Brokerage and Custodian Selection
The Adviser has the authority over the selection of the broker to be used and the commission
rates to be paid without obtaining specific client consent. The Adviser may recommend
brokerage firms as qualified custodians and for trade execution.
We recommend that our clients use Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab), a FINRA-registered
broker-dealer, member SIPC, as the qualified custodian. We are independently owned and
operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab will hold your assets in a brokerage account
and buy and sell securities when we/you instruct them to. While we recommend that you use
Schwab as a custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do so and open your account with
Schwab by entering into an account agreement directly with them. We do not open the account
for you.
How we select Brokers and Custodians
We seek to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold your assets and execute transactions on
terms that are overall most advantageous when compared to other available providers and their
services. We consider a wide range of factors, including, among others, these:
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combination of transaction execution services along with asset custody services
(generally without a separate fee for custody)
capability to execute, clear and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
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capabilities to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers,
check requests, bill payment, etc.)
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the breadth of investment products made available (stocks, bonds, mutual funds,
exchange-traded funds (ETFs), etc.)
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availability of investment research and tools that assist us in making investment
decisions
quality of services
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competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates,
other fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate them
reputation, financial strength, and stability of the provider
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their prior service to us and our other clients
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availability of other products and services that benefit us, as discussed below (see
“Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab”)
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs
For your accounts that Charles Schwab maintains, Schwab generally does not charge you
separately for custody services but is compensated by revenue earned on certain trades that it
executes or that settle into your Schwab account. Most trades (for example, purchases or sells of
stocks, mutual funds and ETFs) may not incur Schwab commissions or transaction fees. Schwab
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is also compensated by earning interest on the uninvested cash in your account in Schwab's Cash
Features Program. Your accounts at Schwab benefit because the overall costs you pay are lower
than they would be otherwise. We have determined that having Schwab execute most trades is
consistent with our duty to seek the "best execution" of your trades. Best execution means the most
favorable terms for a transaction based on all relevant factors.
Products and Services Available to Us from Schwab
Schwab Advisor Services (formerly called Schwab Institutional) is Schwab’s business serving
independent investment advisory firms like us. They provide us and our clients with access to its
institutional brokerage – trading, custody, reporting and related services – many of which are not
typically available to Schwab retail customers. Schwab also makes available various support
services. Some of those services help us manage or administer our clients’ accounts while others
help us manage and grow our business. Schwab’s support services are generally available on an
unsolicited basis (we do not have to request them) and at no charge to us as long as we keep our
clients’ assets in accounts at Schwab. Here is a more detailed description of Schwab’s support
services:
Services that Benefit You. Schwab’s institutional brokerage services include access to a broad
range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets.
The investment products available through Schwab include some to which we might not otherwise
have access or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients.
Schwab’s services described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
Services that May Not Directly Benefit You
Schwab also makes available to us other products and services that benefit us but may not directly
benefit you or your account. These products and services assist us in managing and administering
our clients’ accounts. They include investment research, both Schwab’s own and that of third
parties. We may use this research to service all or some substantial number of our clients’ accounts,
including accounts not maintained at Schwab. In addition to investment research, Schwab also
makes available software and other technology that:
• provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements);
facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts;
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• provide pricing and other market data;
facilitate payment of our fees from our clients’ accounts; and
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• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Services that Generally Benefit Only Us
Schwab also offers other services intended to help us manage and further develop our
business enterprise. These services include:
• educational conferences and events
technology, compliance, legal, and business consulting;
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• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
• access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance
providers.
Schwab may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, it will arrange for third-party
vendors to provide the services to us. Schwab may also discount or waive its fees for some of
these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees. Schwab may also provide us with other
benefits such as occasional business entertainment of our personnel.
Our Interest in Schwab’s Services
The availability of these services from Schwab benefits us because we do not have to produce or
purchase them. We do not have to pay for Schwab’s services so long as we keep client assets in
accounts at Schwab. This may give us an incentive to recommend that you maintain your
account with Schwab based on our interest in receiving Schwab’s services that benefit our
business rather than based on your interest in receiving the best value in custody services and the
most favorable execution of your transactions. This is a potential conflict of interest. We believe,
however, that our selection of Schwab as custodian and broker is in the best interests of our
clients. It is primarily supported by the scope, quality and price of Schwab’s services (based on
the factors discussed above – see “How We Select Brokers/Custodians”) and not Schwab’s
services that benefit only us.
Benefits Received from Schwab
Schwab will provide the following: i) services to support the transition and opening of accounts
to and from Trinity Legacy Partners, LLC, and ii) technology, marketing, research, and
compliance-related expenses. The Adviser has no obligation to deal with any broker or group of
brokers in executing transactions in portfolio securities.
Allocation of Orders
It is the policy of the Adviser to allocate the securities recommended to its customers in a
manner in which the Adviser believes to be in the best interests of its clients. If the Adviser has
determined to invest in the same direction in the same security at the same time for more than
one of its investment accounts, the Adviser will generally place orders for all such accounts
simultaneously. If all such orders are not filled at the same price, the Adviser will, to the greatest
extent possible, allocate the trades such that the order for each account is filled at the same
average price. Similarly, if an order on behalf of more than one account cannot be fully executed
under prevailing market conditions, the Adviser will allocate the trades among the different
accounts on a basis that it considers equitable.
Additionally, it is a general policy of the Adviser that the manager responsible for the respective
transaction will make a preliminary allocation before execution, and as a general policy, the
allocation will be finalized no later than the close of business on trade day.
“Block Trading” of Orders
In general, the Adviser will attempt to aggregate multiple orders for the purchase or sale of the
same security into block transactions, subject to the overall obligation to achieve best price and
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execution for the Client Accounts. There is no obligation to include any Client Account in a
block trade order unless the portfolio manager believes it is in the Client Account’s best interest.
In making this determination, the portfolio manager may consider a number of factors, including,
but not limited to: Client Account’s investment objectives and policies, investment guidelines,
liquidity requirements, legal or regulatory restrictions, tax considerations, and the nature and size
of the block trade order.
Completely Filled Orders
Where a block trade is completely filled, each participating Client Account will receive the
average share/security price for the block trade order on the same day and transaction costs shall
be shared among participating Client Accounts pro rata based on the level of participation in the
block trade.
An order will be deemed to be “filled in its entirety” even if it takes more than a single day to
complete the entire transaction, so long as there is a reasonable expectation that the order will be
filled within a reasonable period. In such cases, the portion of the order completed each day,
ordinarily will be allocated in accordance with the preliminary allocation schedule.
Partially Filled Orders
Where a block trade is only partially filled (i.e., the total amount of securities purchased is less
than the amount requested in the block order), the securities should be allocated on a pro rata
basis to each participating Client Account based on the initial amount requested and at the
average price for the block trade order.
Target Weighting
When the portion of a partially filled order that may be allocated to a participating account is
such that after the allocation, the account’s holdings of the security would fall below the
account’s target weighting, as described below, the account will not be allocated any portion of
the order. In the event that allocation of a partially filled order would cause holdings for all
participating accounts to fall below target weighting, the entire order may be allocated to a single
account. The account which receives such an allocation, will be rotated so as to achieve equity in
distribution over time.
De Minimis Allocations
If a given Client Account would be allocated less than a pre-determined dollar amount (e.g.,
$1,000) for a fixed-income transaction or a pre-determined number of shares for an equity
transaction (e.g., 100 shares), the portfolio manager or trader may determine to allocate no
securities to that Client Account.
Directed Brokerage
In the event that a client directs the Adviser to use a particular broker or dealer, the Adviser may
not be authorized under those circumstances to negotiate commissions and may not be able to
obtain volume discounts or best execution.
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Non – Charles Schwab Accounts
The Adviser uses a third-party platform to facilitate management of assets such as brokerage accounts
and defined contribution plan participant accounts, with discretion. The platform allows the Adviser
to avoid being considered to have custody of Client funds since we do not have direct access to Client
log-in credentials to affect trades. The Adviser is not affiliated with the platform and do not receive
compensation for using the platform. A link will be provided to the Client allowing them to connect
an account(s) to the platform. Once Client account(s) is connected to the platform, the Adviser will
review the current account allocations. When deemed necessary, Adviser will rebalance the account
considering client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations will consider
current economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account performance over time, minimize
loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance. Client
account(s) will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes will be made as deemed
necessary.
Item 13-Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Account reviews are performed quarterly by the Investment Review Committee. It is instructed
to consider the client's current security positions and the likelihood that the performance of each
security will contribute to the investment objectives of the client.
Review Triggers
Accounts are reviewed quarterly or more frequently when market conditions dictate. Other
conditions that may trigger a review are changes in economic conditions and financial markets,
new investment information, and changes in a client’s financial or personal situation.
Regular Reports
Clients receive periodic reports on at least an annual basis. The written reports may include
account valuation, performance stated in dollars and as a percent, portfolio statement, and a
summary of objectives and progress towards meeting those objectives. Clients receive statements
of account positions no less than quarterly from the account custodian.
Item 14-Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Client Referrals
The Adviser has entered into a referral arrangement with My Financial Coach. The Adviser will
pay My Financial Coach a referral fee of twenty five percent (25%) of the advisory fee received
for investment management compensation exclusively pertaining to referrals from My Financial
Coach.
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Item 15-Custody
Custody Policy
The Adviser does not accept or permit the Firm or its associated persons from obtaining custody
of client assets including cash, securities, acting as a trustee, provide bill paying service, have
password access to control account activity or any other form of controlling client assets. All
checks or wire transfer to fund client accounts are required to be made out to/sent to the account
custodian. The Adviser is deemed to have custody of the funds and securities as a consequence
of its authority to make withdrawals from client accounts to pay its advisory fee. However, a
surprise examination is not required because the Adviser has written authorization from each
client to deduct advisory fees from the account held with the qualified custodian and each time a
fee is directly deducted from a client account, the Adviser sends the qualified custodian an
invoice or statement of the amount of the fee to be deducted from the client’s account.
Account Statements
All assets are held at qualified custodians and the custodians provide account statements not less
than quarterly to clients at their address of record. Clients should carefully review such
statements for any discrepancies or inaccuracies.
Pursuant to recent amendments to Rule 206(4) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the
Securities and Exchange Commission now requires advisers to urge clients to compare the
information set forth in their statement from the Adviser with the statements received directly
from the custodian to ensure accuracy of all account transactions.
Item 16-Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
The Adviser contracts for discretionary authority to transact portfolio securities accounts on
behalf of clients. Discretionary authority is granted by the Adviser’s investment advisory
agreement. The Adviser has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent,
the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought or sold. The
firm's discretionary authority regarding investments may, however, be subject to certain limitations.
These limitations are recognized as the restrictions and prohibitions placed by the Client on
transactions in certain types of businesses or industries. All such restrictions are to be agreed upon
in writing at the account's inception.
The Adviser will consult with the client where discretion is not obtained prior to each trade in
order to obtain client approval for the transaction(s).
The client authorizes the discretion to select the custodian to be used. The Adviser does not
receive any portion of the transaction fees or commissions paid by the client to the custodian on
certain trades.
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Item 17-Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
The Adviser does not have any authority and does not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Clients
retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained in
client portfolios. Clients receive their proxies directly from the custodian of their account or
from a transfer agent. Please contact your custodian or transfer agent with any questions.
Item 18-Financial Information
Financial Condition
The Adviser does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm from meeting
contractual commitments to clients. The Adviser meets all net capital requirements that it is
subject to, and the Adviser has never been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
The Adviser is not required to provide a balance sheet as it does not serve as a custodian for
client funds or securities and does not require prepayment of fees of more than $1,200 per client,
and six months or more in advance.
Item 19 Other Disclosures
Relationship with Issuer of Securities Disclosure
The Adviser does not at this time have a relationship or arrangement with any issuer of
securities.
Business Continuity Plan
The Adviser has a Business Continuity Plan in place that provides detailed steps to mitigate and
recover from the loss of office space, communications, services or key people.
Disaster Recovery
The Business Continuity Plan covers natural disasters such as snowstorms, hurricanes, tornados,
and flooding. The Plan covers man-made disasters such as loss of electrical power, loss of water
pressure, fire, bomb threat, nuclear emergency, chemical event, biological event, T-1
communication line outages, Internet outage, railway accident, and aircraft accident. Electronic
files are backed up daily and archived offsite.
Summary of Business Continuity Plan
A summary of the business continuity plan is available upon request to the Adviser’s Chief
Compliance Officer.
Information Security Program
The Adviser maintains an information security program to reduce the risk that clients’ personal
and confidential information may be breached.
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Privacy Practices
Privacy Policy
Below is a summary of the Adviser’s Privacy Policy regarding client personal information. A
complete version of the Privacy Policy is contained in the Client Investment Advisory Agreement
and may be obtained by contacting the Compliance Officer of the Adviser.
The Adviser:
a) Collects non-public personal information about its clients from the following
sources:
Information received from clients on applications or other forms;
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Information about clients’ transactions with the Adviser, its affiliates and
others;
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Information received from our correspondent clearing broker with respect to
client accounts;
Information received from service bureaus or other third parties.
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b) The Adviser will not share such information with any affiliated or nonaffiliated
third party except:
• When necessary to complete a transaction in a customer account, such as with
the clearing firm or account custodians;
• When required to maintain or service a customer account;
• To resolve customer disputes or inquiries;
• With persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the
customer;
• With rating agencies, persons assessing compliance with industry standards, or
to the attorneys, accountants, and auditors of the firm;
• To protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, identity theft,
unauthorized transactions, claims or other liability;
• To comply with federal, state or local laws, rules and other applicable legal
requirements;
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In connection with a written agreement to provide investment management or
advisory services when the information is released for the sole purpose of
providing the products or services covered by the agreement;
In any circumstances with the customer’s instruction or consent.
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c) Restricts access to confidential client information to individuals who are
authorized to have access to confidential client information and need to know that
information to provide services to clients.
d) Maintains physical, electronic and procedural security measures that comply with
applicable state and federal regulations to safeguard confidential client
information.
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