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TRIUMPH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE
March 26, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Triumph Capital
Management. You should review this brochure to understand your relationship with our firm and your
Investment Advisor Representative. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact us at (720) 399-5555. 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. Triumph Capital
Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Registration with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or any state securities authority does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Triumph Capital Management 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. The CRD number for Triumph Capital Management is 282814.
Triumph Capital Management
Headquarters: 1610 Wynkoop Street, Suite 550, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (720) 399-5555 E-Mail: Info@TriumphCapitalManagement.com
Website: www.TriumphCapitalManagement.com
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ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES
Below are material changes that have been made to this brochure since TCM’s last annual update:
Item 5: Fees and Compensation; Several changes were made to better define our services to clients and
the fees associated with those services. Additional disclosures clarified the fee charged by the custodian.
If you would like another copy of this Brochure, please download it from the SEC website as indicated
on the cover page, or you may contact our Chief Compliance Officer, Brandon Drespling, at (720)
399-5555 or at BrandonD@TriumphCapitalManagement.com.
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ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2: MATERIAL CHANGES ........................................................................................................... 2
ITEM 3: TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS ........................................................................................................... 4
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION ............................................................................................... 12
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE BASED FEES AND SIDE BY SIDE MANAGEMENT ...................................... 17
ITEM 7: ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF CLIENTS ......................................................... 17
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF LOSS .......................... 17
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 22
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS ........................................ 22
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS, AND
PERSONAL TRADING ....................................................................................................................... 23
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES .................................................................................................. 24
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNT ..................................................................................................... 27
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION .......................................................... 27
ITEM 15: CUSTODY ......................................................................................................................... 29
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION .............................................................................................. 29
ITEM 17: VOTING PROXIES AND CLIENT SECURITIES ..................................................................... 30
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 30
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ITEM 4: ADVISORY BUSINESS
This Disclosure document is being offered to you by Triumph Capital Management (“TCM”) in
connection with the investment advisory services TCM provides. This ADV Part 2A discloses
information about the services that are provided by TCM, its Investment Advisor Representatives
(“IARs”), and the way those services are made available to you, the client.
TCM is an investment management firm with office sites located in Denver, CO; Louisville, CO;
and Incline Village, NV. TCM’s headquarters is located at 1610 Wynkoop Street, Suite 550,
Denver, CO 80202. TCM specializes in investment advisory services for individuals, families,
trusts, estates, retirement accounts, pension plans, and profit-sharing plans. The firm was established
by Mr. Derek Eichenwald, the firm’s principal owner, in 2016.
TCM is committed to helping clients build, manage, and preserve their wealth by providing strategic
assistance to help clients achieve their stated financial goals. TCM may offer an initial complimentary
meeting upon our discretion; however, investment advisory services are initiated only after you and TCM
execute an engagement letter or one of TCM’s client agreement forms.
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Investment Management and Supervision Services
TCM offers discretionary investment management and investment supervisory services for a fee based on
a percentage of your assets under management. These services include investment analysis, allocation of
investments, quarterly and monthly portfolio statements, financial commentaries, and ongoing monitoring
of client portfolios.
TCM will help in determining your portfolio composition based on your needs, portfolio restrictions, if
any, financial goals, and risk tolerances. TCM will work with you to obtain necessary information
regarding your financial condition, investment objectives, liquidity requirements, risk tolerance, time
horizons, and any restrictions on investing. This information enables TCM to determine the portfolio best
suited for your investment objectives and needs.
While performing services, TCM shall not be required to verify any information received from you or
from other professionals about you. If you request, TCM may recommend and engage the services of
other professionals for implementation purposes. You have the right to decide whether to engage the
services of any such recommended professional.
Once TCM has determined the types of investments to be included in your portfolio and allocated them,
TCM will then provide ongoing portfolio reviews and management services to you. This approach
requires us to periodically review your portfolio.
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TCM’s advisory services are tailored to meet the needs of its clients and seek to ensure that client
portfolios are managed in a manner consistent with those needs and objectives. You will have the ability
to leave standing instructions with TCM to refrain from investing in industries or invest in limited
amounts of securities in the investment management agreement.
In all cases, you have a direct and beneficial interest in your securities, rather than an undivided interest in
a pool of securities. TCM has limited authority to direct the custodian to deduct our investment advisory
fees from your account(s). Only with the appropriate authorization, as indicated on your client agreement
with TCM, can such fees be deducted.
You are advised and are expected to understand TCM’s past performance is not a guarantee of future
results. Certain market and economic risks exist that may adversely affect an account’s performance. This
could result in capital losses in your account. Risks are further described in Item 8 of this Brochure.
For assets held in a multi-participant 401(k) account, TCM offers discretionary investment consulting. In
these accounts, the client retains the right to act or not to act on the recommendations made by TCM.
TCM’s advisory services are limited to recommendations for the purchase of investments for your
account or sale of investments in your account, which in each case TCM believes would be appropriate
for your account considering the agreed-upon investment objectives, risk tolerance, and restrictions if
applicable. The client acknowledges that they are responsible for all purchases and sales made in their
account(s).
You should be aware the compensation to TCM and your IAR will diverge per the advisory program
chosen. This compensation to TCM and your IAR may be more than the amounts TCM would otherwise
receive if you participated in another program. Because of the differences in fee schedules among the
various advisory programs and services offered by TCM through your IAR, there is a financial incentive
to recommend a program or service over another program or service offered. Additionally, TCM has a
financial incentive to recommend rolling over assets not managed by TCM to accounts that are managed
by TCM and its IARs. This presents a conflict of interest because there may be an incentive to make
recommendations based on the amount of compensation that TCM will receive rather than based on
your needs. Your IAR will explain the specific costs of all programs recommended to you and it will
also be outlined in your agreement with TCM.
Managed by Triumph Capital Management at Security Benefit
The Managed by TCM at Security Benefit Program utilizes six models to manage client accounts that
are opened and held at Security Benefit. The mutual funds that are available on the Security Benefit
platform will be the only options available in the allocation mix of these models. On a monthly basis,
the models are reviewed, and the investments inside of the model are reallocated. However, the models
may remain the same and may not be reallocated at the discretion of the manager and his/her team if
they determine that the current allocation is appropriate.
Tactical Model at Security Benefit: The Tactical model at Security Benefit seeks to provide absolute
returns during any market cycle or condition by employing a strategic rotation model between
commodities, REITs, bonds and other fixed income investments, international equities, domestic equities,
and cash. Utilizing the funds available on the Security Benefit platform, the Tactical model will select and
weigh heavily into a selection of asset classes from the categories listed above that TCM believes is
experiencing the most strength, while attempting to avoid those asset classes which the manager and
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his/her team believe are in a downward trend or do not show as much promise to the upside.
Conservative Model at Security Benefit: The Conservative model at Security Benefit seeks to protect
principal over seeking appreciation. Utilizing the funds available on the Security Benefit platform, the
Conservative model focuses on an investment strategy that emphasizes capital preservation and risk
minimization through a diversified and balanced portfolio of commodities, REITs, bonds and other fixed
income investments, international equities, domestic equities, and cash.
Moderate-Conservative Model at Security Benefit: The Moderate-Conservative model at Security Benefit
values principal preservation but will accept a small degree of risk and volatility to seek some degree of
appreciation. The Moderate-Conservative model seeks to accept lower returns, while accepting minimal
losses. Utilizing the funds available on the Security Benefit platform, the Moderate-Conservative model
focuses on an investment strategy through a diversified and balanced portfolio of commodities, REITs,
bonds and other fixed income investments, international equities, domestic equities, and cash.
Moderate Model at Security Benefit: The Moderate model at Security Benefit seeks to reduce risks and
enhance returns equally. The Moderate model accepts modest risks to pursue higher long-term returns and
may endure a short-term loss of principal in exchange for long-term appreciation. Utilizing the funds
available on the Security Benefit platform, the Moderate model focuses on an investment strategy through
a diversified and balanced portfolio of commodities, REITs, bonds and other fixed income investments,
international equities, domestic equities, and cash.
Aggressive-Moderate Model at Security Benefit: The Aggressive-Moderate model at Security Benefit
values higher long-term returns and is willing to accept significant risk. The Aggressive-Moderate model
is willing to endure large losses in favor of potentially higher long-term returns. Utilizing the funds
available on the Security Benefit platform, the Aggressive-Moderate model focuses on an investment
strategy through a diversified and balanced portfolio of commodities, REITs, bonds and other fixed
income investments, international equities, domestic equities, and cash.
Aggressive Model at Security Benefit: The Aggressive model at Security Benefit seeks to maximize
returns and is willing to accept substantial risk. The Aggressive model is willing to risk losing money to
achieve potentially better results. Utilizing the funds available on the Security Benefit platform, the
Aggressive model focuses on an investment strategy through a diversified and balanced portfolio of
commodities, REITs, bonds and other fixed income investments, international equities, domestic equities,
and cash.
All six models involve risk including the loss of principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future
results. The Managed by TCM at Security Benefit models may not achieve their goals. Market and
economic risk may adversely affect the Managed by TCM at Security Benefit models that could result in
capital losses in your account. Investing involves risk of loss which you should be prepared to bear.
Please consider the charges, risks, expenses, limited investment options, and your overall objectives
carefully before investing in any of the Managed by TCM at Security Benefit models. The mutual funds,
ETFs, and/or sub-accounts that are available on the Security Benefit platform will be the only options
available in the allocation mix in these models. The Managed by TCM at Security Benefit models are
not intended to manage all client assets or to address all of their needs. The models intend to provide
clients, who are suitable and have a covered account with Security Benefit, options for managing those
assets.
Accounts enrolled in the Managed by TCM at Security Benefit program will be managed inside of the
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model selected on the client agreement but may change based on the client’s ongoing investment
objectives and goals. Model allocations are not personalized to individual investors. Accounts in the
Managed by TCM at Security Benefit models are custodian with Security Benefit. Clients should receive
at least quarterly statements from Security Benefit. TCM urges you to carefully review these statements
and compare them to the account statements that TCM may provide you, if applicable. You should verify
that the transactions in your account are consistent with your investment goals and the objectives for your
account. TCM also encourages you to contact your IAR or our Chief Compliance Officer should you
have any questions or concerns regarding your account.
The Managed by TCM at Security Benefit Program is limited in nature and is not intended to address all
your advisory needs. Additional services are available by separate agreement. Please review this
brochure thoroughly and consult with your IAR about the additional services that are available to you.
Inclusion in this program is limited and subject to TCM’s discretion. TCM may prohibit any person
from participating for any reason or no reason at all.
Third Party Asset Managers
TCM provides investment advice and recommendations on the investment strategies of Third-Party Asset
Managers (“TPAM” or “Managers”). Selected Managers are evaluated by TCM for client use. TCM’s
services include assisting you in identifying your investment objectives and matching personal and
financial data with a select list of Managers. The intent of this service is to have a selected list of high-
quality third-party investment management firms from which TCM selects one or more Managers to
handle the day-to-day management of your account(s).
TCM’s IARs assist you with identifying your risk tolerance and investment objectives. IARs will
recommend Managers in relation to your stated investment objectives and risk tolerance. TCM helps
you select a recommended Manager based upon your needs. TCM may act in either a “Manager of
Managers” or “sub-advisor” capacity when it offers TPAM programs to you.
Managers selected for your investments need to meet several quantitative and qualitative criteria
established by TCM. Among the criteria that may be considered are the Manager’s experience, assets
under management, performance record, client retention, the level of client services provided, investment
style, buy and sell disciplines, capitalization level, and the general investment process.
You are advised and should understand that:
• A Manager’s past performance is no guarantee of future results.
• There is a certain market and/or interest rate risk which may adversely affect any Manager’s
objectives and strategies, and could cause a loss in a client's account(s); and
• Client risk parameters or comparative index selections provided to TCM are guidelines only, and
there is no guarantee that they will be met or not be exceeded.
TCM’s IARs shall be available to answer questions you may have regarding your account and act as the
communication conduit between you and the Manager. Managers may take discretionary authority to
determine the securities to be purchased and sold for the client.
Information collected by TCM regarding Managers is believed to be reliable and accurate, but TCM
does not necessarily independently review or verify it on all occasions. Performance reports may be
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produced by the respective Manager. Such performance reports will be provided directly to you and
TCM. TCM does not audit or verify that these results are calculated on a uniform or consistent basis as
furnished by a Manager directly to TCM or through the consulting service utilized by the Manager.
However, TCM does monitor the results of the Manager.
TCM has entered into agreements with various independent program Managers. Under these agreements,
TCM offers clients various types of programs sponsored by these Managers. All TPAMs to whom TCM
will refer you will be licensed as investment advisors by your resident state and any applicable
jurisdictions or registered investment advisors with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
TPAMs generally have account minimum requirements that will vary from investment advisor to
investment advisor. A complete description of the Manager’s services, fee schedules, and account
minimums will be disclosed in the Manager’s Form ADV or similar disclosure brochure which will be
provided to clients before an agreement for services is executed and the account is established.
Manager of Managers: When acting as a Manager of Managers for the TPAM program, your IAR assists
you in selecting one or more TPAM programs believed to be suitable for you based on your stated
financial situation, investment objectives, and financial goals. TCM and your IAR oversee your
investment with the TPAM. TCM can track the performance of each Manager and has the authority to fire
ineffective Managers and hire replacements on your behalf. TCM and your IAR are compensated for
referring you to the TPAM program. This compensation generally takes the form of the TPAM sharing a
percentage of the advisory fee you pay to the TPAM with TCM and your IAR. You will receive a written
disclosure statement describing the nature of our relationship with the TPAM program, if any; the terms
of our compensation arrangement with the TPAM program, including a description of the compensation
that TCM will receive for referring you to the TPAM program; and the amount, if any, that you will be
charged in addition to the advisory fee that you will pay to the TPAM as a result of our referral of you to
the TPAM program. As part of establishing a new account, you will receive TCM’s disclosure brochure
as well as the TPAM’s disclosure brochure.
Advisor of Sub-Advisor: Under an advisor or sub-advisor relationship between TCM and the sponsor of
the TPAM program, TCM and the sponsor are jointly responsible for the ongoing management of the
account. Your IAR is responsible for assisting you with completing the investor profile questionnaire.
While each TPAM may have a different name for the questionnaire, your responses will assist the IAR
with understanding your investment objectives, financial situation, risk tolerance, investment time
horizon and other personal information. Based on the information that you provide to the IAR, he or she
will assist you in determining which TPAM model or portfolio strategy is appropriate for you.
Triumph Turnkey Asset Management Program
Similar to outside TPAMs, TCM offers Triumph Turnkey Asset Management Program (“TTAMP”) that
is available to unaffiliated IARs, and licensed Financial Professionals (“FP”) to utilize when evaluating
investment options for their clients. TCM IARs are also able to enroll their clients in the TTAMP.
Inside and outside FPs and IARs can access TTAMP which provides model portfolios and other
portfolio management solutions that are managed by TCM.
Clients enrolled in the TTAMP will pay TCM a monthly or quarterly fee to cover the cost of
administering the program and for providing portfolio management. A portion of the TTAMP fee may
be shared with the account custodian for providing custody, clearing, and other services.
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TCM will typically not accept a client into the program that is not introduced by a FP or IAR. The
services to be provided and the expectations of the client, FP, IAR, and TCM are outlined in the client
agreement, which may be amended in writing from time to time. Clients are free to direct the account in
any manner that meets their objectives to include determining the asset allocation, models that may be
used, as well as any restrictions the client wishes to place on the account. Full model allocation may be
limited due to account size. Small account values may result in allocation variances that deviate from
the intended TTAMP model.
The introducing FP or IAR serves as a liaison between TCM and the client, and is responsible for
gathering and communicating the client’s financial information, risk tolerance, and investment objectives.
Clients grant TCM discretionary authority to place trades for the account and when appropriate – relative
to the client’s investment objectives or any restrictions placed on the account by the client – to make
changes to the asset allocation or model selection. By executing a Limited Power of Attorney, clients may
also grant their FP or IAR the authority to effect changes to the account such as the model selection. Once
an account is established, TCM continuously monitors the asset allocation and/or models and executes
trades for the account. The FP or IAR will continue to service the client relationship by meeting with the
client at least annually and communicating to TCM any necessary changes to the client’s account. For
these reasons, the client should acknowledge information sharing between the FP, or IAR and TCM,
which can include personal non-public information.
FPs and IARs may provide other clerical or administrative duties for the client’s account and may also
provide other services outside and in addition to the services offered through the program. This brochure
describes the products and services offered by TCM and its IARs only. Since FPs and IARs may offer
other third-party services in conjunction with, or outside those provided through the program, clients
should read and review the introducing firm’s disclosure brochure to fully understand the services being
rendered to the client by the introducing firm through the FP or IAR.
You should be aware that the compensation to TTAMP and your IAR may be more than the amounts you
would otherwise pay if you participated in another TPAM program. Because of the differences in fee
schedules among the various advisory programs and services offered by TCM through your IAR, there is
a financial incentive to recommend the TTAMP service over another TPAM program or service. This
presents a conflict of interest because there may be an incentive to make recommendations based on the
amount of compensation that TCM and the IAR receive rather than based on your needs. Your IAR will
explain the specific costs of all programs recommended to you, and it will also be outlined in your
agreement with TCM.
Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers and Client Contact
Non-public information is information about you not accessible to the public. Your social security
number, net worth, and annual income are examples of non-public information. Public information is
information about you readily accessible to the public. Public information may include your name, phone
number, and address.
For all accounts, including those in the programs described in this brochure, your IAR will have access to
the non-public information provided by you in the account opening process. This information is protected
in accordance with TCM’s Privacy Policy. TCM’s Privacy Policy is available on TCM’s website and is
provided upon opening your account and annually thereafter.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement Plan Advisory Services consist of assisting employer plan sponsors to establish, monitor, and
review their company's retirement plan. As the needs of the plan sponsor dictate, areas of advising could
include investment selection and monitoring, plan structure, and participant education.
TCM will help establish your plans needs and objectives through an initial meeting to collect data, review
plan information, and assist you in developing or updating the plans provisions. Ongoing services to you
may include recommendations regarding the selection and review of unaffiliated mutual funds, ETFs, and
other investment products that, in TCM’s judgment, are suitable for the investment of plan assets. TCM
will periodically review the investment options you select and make recommendations to keep or to
replace plan investment options as TCM feels appropriate. TCM will perform a comprehensive review of
potential service providers or vendors and will assist you with converting from your incumbent service
provider to a new service provider selected by you. You are under no obligation to follow the
recommendations that TCM may make.
Services available under an investment advisory agreement may permit TCM to provide financial
education to your plan participants. The scope of education provided to participants at your request will
not constitute “investment advice” within the meaning of ERISA, and participant education will relate to
general investment principles and information about the investment options currently in the plan. TCM
may also participate in initial enrollment meetings, periodic workshops, and future enrollment meetings
for new participants as agreed upon.
All Retirement Plan Advisory Services shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal and State
law(s) regulating the services provided by our agreement. This section applies to an account that is a
pension or other employee benefit plan governed by ERISA. If your account is part of a qualified plan
and TCM accepts appointments to provide our services to your account, TCM acknowledges that it is a
fiduciary within the meaning of Section 3(21) of ERISA and within the meaning of Section 4975 of the
Internal Revenue Code. Furthermore, TCM agrees to comply with the Department of Labor’s Impartial
Conduct Standards which is implemented and enforced through TCM’s Code of Ethics.
Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts
A Self-Directed Brokerage Account (“SDBA”) is a brokerage window that allows participants to select
investment options outside of their employer’s core offerings while staying within the plan and receiving
the associated tax benefits. SDBAs provide more flexibility and control, enabling diversified, targeted and
strategic retirement investing. The SDBA is for investors who acknowledge and understand the risks
associated with many of the investments contained in the SDBA. Your IAR will work with you to identify
your investment goals and objectives, as well as risk tolerance, in order to create a portfolio allocation
designed to meet your objectives while staying within any plan specific restrictions.
Advisory accounts typically involve the purchase and/or sale of securities. These accounts are managed
on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis based on the plan and the participant’s needs.
Many SDBAs prohibit the following:
• Selling short or using margin
• Trading in foreign securities (stocks, bonds)
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• Trading in bulletin board or pink sheet stocks
• Trading real estate/property outside of approved REITs
• Trading currencies
• Trading limited partnerships
• Trading futures/commodities
• Trading promissory notes
• Trading collectibles
• Trading municipal bonds
Financial Planning Services
Financial advisory services provided by TCM will include the analysis of your financial situation and
assistance in identifying and implementing appropriate financial planning and investment management
techniques to help you meet your specific financial goals and objectives. Such services will include a
written financial analysis and specific or general investment and/or planning recommendations. In
preparing your financial plan, TCM may address five areas of financial planning. These include financial
planning, money management, tax, estate and insurance planning.
Our specific services in preparing your plan may include:
• Review and clarification of your financial goals and objectives.
• Assessment of your overall financial position including cash flow, balance sheet, investment
strategy, risk management, and estate planning.
• Creation of a unique plan for each goal you have including personal and business real estate,
education, retirement or financial independence, charitable giving, estate planning, business
succession, and other personal goals.
• Development of a goal-oriented investment plan around tax suggestions, asset allocation,
expenses, risk, and liquidity factors for each goal. This includes IRA and qualified plans, as well
as taxable and trust accounts that require special attention.
• Design of a risk management plan including risk tolerance, risk avoidance, mitigation, and
transfer, including liquidity as well as various insurance and possible company benefits.
• Crafting and implementation of, in conjunction with your estate and/or corporate attorneys as a
tax advisor, an estate plan to provide for you and/or your heirs in the event of an incapacity or
death.
• Generation of a benefits plan, risk management plan, and succession plan for your business, if
applicable.
Should you choose to implement the recommendations contained in the plan, TCM suggests that you work
closely with your attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and IAR/stockbroker. Implementation of financial
plan recommendations is entirely at your discretion.
Consulting Services
TCM also provides clients investment advice on a more limited basis in one or more isolated areas of
concern such as estate planning, real estate, retirement planning, or any other specific topic. Additionally,
TCM may provide advice on non-securities matters in connection with the rendering of estate planning,
insurance, real estate, and/or annuity advice. In these instances, you may be required to select your own
investment managers, broker-dealer, and/or insurance companies for the implementation of consulting
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recommendations. If your needs include brokerage and/or other financial services, TCM may recommend
the use of one of several investment managers, brokers, banks, custodians, insurance companies, or other
FPs. You must independently evaluate these firms before opening an account or transacting business and
have the right to affect business through any firm you choose. You are under no obligation to follow the
consulting advice that TCM provides.
Assets
As of February 11, 2025, TCM has $483,448,443 in discretionary assets under management. TCM does
not have any non-discretionary assets under management.
ITEM 5: FEES AND COMPENSATION
Investment Management Fees and Compensation
TCM charges a fee as compensation for providing Investment Management services on your account.
These services include advisory and consulting services, trade entry, investment supervision, and other
account maintenance activities. TCM’s custodian may charge transaction costs, custodial fees,
redemption fees, retirement plan fees, alternative asset fees, and administrative fees or commissions.
See additional fees and expenses below for further details.
In addition, some assets (i.e., mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, UITs and MLPs, etc.)
deposited or purchased in your accounts may be subject to other management and administrative fees as
described in the prospectuses or agreements. These fees are independent of TCM’s fees and should be
disclosed by the custodian or contained in each prospectus or agreement. Clients and prospective clients
should be aware that fees for comparable services vary, and lower fees may be available from other
sources.
The annual fee for portfolio management services is billed quarterly or monthly, in arrears or advance.
The fee is based on the average daily market value of the account or accounts during the billable period
or based on the prior quarterly or monthly account ending balance. Account fees are calculated based on
calendar days in any given year (leap years included). Due to deposits and/or trades settling, the prior
quarterly or monthly account ending balance used for fee calculation may vary from the account value
shown on the custodian statement. Fees are assessed on all assets under management, including
securities, cash and money market balances, unless otherwise noted in the client agreement. TCM can
exclude positions for billing purposes. Margin debt balances do not reduce the value of assets under
management. For accounts held at Charles Schwab, clients have access to average daily balances and end
of period balances through Black Diamond and Charles Schwab portals.
TCM’s maximum annual investment advisory fee is 3.00%. The specific advisory fees are outlined in
your investment advisory agreement. Fees may vary based on the size of the account, the complexity of
the portfolio, the extent of activity in the account, or other reasons agreed upon by TCM and the client. In
certain circumstances, our fees and the timing and calculation of the fee payments may be negotiated.
TCM charges a minimum fee of $180 annually for accounts held at Charles Schwab. TCM may waive
or reduce this fee.
In certain instances, TCM can aggregate asset amounts in accounts from a client’s household to determine
the advisory fee. This consolidation practice is designed to allow the client to benefit from an increased
asset total, which could potentially lower the advisory fee, based on the asset levels in the fee schedule.
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The independent qualified custodian holding your funds and securities will debit your account directly for
the advisory fee and pay that fee to TCM. You will provide written authorization permitting the fees to be
paid directly from your account held by the qualified custodian. Further, the qualified custodian agrees to
deliver an account statement at least quarterly directly to you indicating all the amounts deducted from the
account including TCM’s advisory fees. You are encouraged to review your account statements for
accuracy. At TCM’s discretion, you may pay the advisory fees by check. If you have any questions
relating to the accuracy of your management fee or the data inputs used to calculate your management fee,
please reach out to the TCM Compliance Department and they will provide you with all information
relating to fees.
Either TCM or you may terminate the management agreement upon written notice to the other party. The
management fee will be pro-rated to the date of termination, for the quarter or month in which the
cancellation notice was given and refunded or billed to you. Upon termination, you are responsible for
monitoring the securities in your account, and TCM will have no further obligation to act or advise with
respect to those assets.
Managed by Triumph Capital Management at Security Benefits Fees
Advisory fees for the Managed by TCM program at Security Benefit range from 1.0% to 1.5% depending
upon the Security Benefit option chosen. The fee is charged in advance on a quarterly basis, based on the
prior quarters account ending balance. Due to deposits and/or trades settling, the prior quarterly account
ending balance used for fee calculation may vary from the account value shown on the custodian
statement. Clients have access to prior quarter account ending balances through their quarterly Security
Benefit statement. If you have any questions relating to the accuracy of your management fee or the data
inputs used to calculate the management fee, please reach out to the TCM Compliance Department.
The independent qualified custodian, Security Benefit, will debit your account directly for the advisory
fee and pay that fee to TCM. You will provide written authorization permitting the fees to be paid
directly from your account held by Security Benefit. Further, Security Benefit agrees to deliver an
account statement at least quarterly directly to you indicating all the amounts deducted from your
account.
Security Benefit determines the values of the assets in your portfolio. Security Benefit charges an
additional 0.25% annual custodial fee. Security Benefit also charges $35 per year for account balances
less than $50,000 (no fee for account balances more than $50,000). These fees are separate and in
addition to the TCM annual fee of 1.0% to 1.5%. Please review the Security Benefit Mutual Fund
program brochure and the prospectus for further details on fees and expenses.
In addition to the fees described above, securities used in the Managed by TCM program at Security
Benefit, i.e., mutual funds, ETFs, sub accounts, etc. may be subject to other management and
administrative fees as described in the prospectuses of these funds. These fees are independent of the fees
disclosed above and should be disclosed by the custodian and/or contained in each prospectus or
agreement from the fund company. Note, fees for comparable services vary and lower fees may be
available from other sources.
In such cases where a load was paid on a Security Benefit purchase, TCM will not allow its IARs to
enroll you into the Managed by TCM program at Security Benefit. If your IAR did not sell the Security
Benefit program to you, this might not apply.
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Security Benefit provides you with quarterly statements that detail fees and expenses. You should verify
the calculation of these fees. Your custodian does not verify the accuracy of fee calculations. Either TCM
or you may terminate the Managed by TCM at Security Benefit advisory agreement at any time with
written notice to the other party.
Financial Planning Fees
TCM will negotiate a Financial Planning fee with you. The fee may vary based on the extent and
complexity of your individual or family circumstances and the amount of your assets under TCM’s
management. TCM will determine your fee for the designated financial advisory services. Under a fixed
fee arrangement, any fee will be agreed in advance of services being performed. Fees range from $100.00
to $10,000.00.
Typically, TCM will complete a plan within 30 days and present it to you within 90 days of the contract
date, if you have provided all information needed to prepare the financial plan. If the work is not
completed in such a time, TCM will refund your fee. The fees are paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually
or annually within 30 days after receiving an invoice.
In no case are fees based on, or related to, the performance of your funds or investments. TCM will not
require prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six or more months in advance of providing
any services.
The services may be terminated by either party at any time without penalty upon receipt of written notice.
Financial Planning Services are considered complete upon delivery of the Financial Plan and discussion
of the Plan.
Consulting Fees
TCM provides consulting services for clients who need advice on a limited scope of work. TCM will
negotiate consulting fees with you. Fees may vary based on the extent and complexity of the consulting
project. Fees are negotiated, and you will be billed as services are rendered.
Either party may terminate the agreement. Upon termination, fees will be prorated to the date of
termination and any unearned portion of the fee will be refunded to you.
Variable Product Advisory Management Fees
A TCM IAR may offer you investment management services on the sub-account allocations within a
variable product you own, such as a variable annuity or a variable universal life insurance policy. This
service may be provided to you directly by your IAR on a discretionary basis, and this will be detailed in
your advisory agreement. Your IAR may use his/her own analysis, research methods, investment
style/strategy, and ongoing management philosophy when providing this investment management service
to you.
If you engage your IAR to provide advice relative to your variable product, you will pay a fee for this
service. This advisory fee is separate and in addition to the internal costs inherent to your variable product
and will be calculated as a percentage of your variable product account value, including any cash or cash
equivalent position(s). When this service is provided to you directly by your IAR, the advisory fee is not
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to exceed 2% per year. The advisory fee you will be charged will be clearly outlined in the advisory
agreement you sign with your IAR.
In such cases where a commission was paid on a variable product, TCM will not allow its IARs to charge
a fee for this service for a period of two years following when he/she sold the variable product to you. If
your IAR did not sell the variable product to you, this two-year waiting period may or may not apply.
Alternative Product Advisory Management Fees
If you engage your IAR to provide advice relative to your alternative investments, you will pay a fee for
this service. This advisory fee is separate and in addition to the internal costs inherent to your alternative
investment and will be calculated as a percentage of your alternative investment account value, as
reported by the custodian where your alternative investment is held. When this service is provided to you
directly by your IAR, the advisory fee is not to exceed 3% per year. The advisory fee will be clearly
outlined in the advisory agreement you sign with your IAR.
Due to commission payments and different purchase options associated with certain alternative
investments, a conflict of interest is present. This may create an incentive to make recommendations
based on the compensation that your IAR receives rather than based on your needs. Alternative
investments may have different share classes available for purchase including load and no-load options.
Please review the prospectus closely and discuss with your IAR. In such cases where a commission was
paid on an alternative investment, TCM will not allow its IARs to charge a fee for this service for a
period of three years following when the IAR sold the alternative investment to you. If your IAR did not
sell the alternative investment to you, this three-year waiting period may or may not apply.
Third Party Asset Manager Fees
TCM also receives compensation from TPAMs that are approved by TCM. TCM provides investment
advice and recommendations on the investment strategies of TPAMs and these TPAMs compensate TCM
accordingly. Selected Managers are evaluated by TCM for client use. Our services include assisting you
in identifying your investment objectives and matching personal and financial data with a select list of
Managers. The intent of this service is to have a selected list of high quality TPAMs from which one or
more Managers handle the day-to-day management of your account(s). Following recommendations by
TCM’s IARs, you will have final authority to select a Manager. The IAR may assist you in completing
appropriate documents.
Information collected by TCM regarding Managers is believed to be reliable and accurate, but TCM
does not necessarily independently review or verify it on all occasions. Performance reports may be
produced by the respective Manager. Such performance reports will be provided directly to you and
TCM. TCM does not audit or verify that these results are calculated on a uniform or consistent basis as
furnished by a Manager directly to TCM or through the consulting service utilized by the Manager.
However, TCM does monitor the results of the Manager.
The fee that you pay your IAR is separate and in addition to the fee that you pay the TPAM. In addition to
TCM’s client agreement and disclosure brochure, you should review the disclosure brochure of the
utilized TPAM for a breakdown of their additional fees.
Either party may terminate the TPAM agreement with written notice to the other party.
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Triumph Turnkey Asset Management Program Fees
TCM charges a monthly or quarterly fee that covers the costs of administering the TTAMP as well as
portfolio and model construction costs, trading, custody, and clearing.
TCM offers flexibility regarding when and how the TTAMP fee is debited from client accounts. The
TTAMP fee can be calculated monthly or quarterly, in advance or arrears, as a percentage of the account
value using the average daily balance of each month/quarter or based on the prior monthly or quarterly
account ending balance. Due to deposits and/or trades settling, the prior monthly or quarterly account
ending balance used for fee calculation may vary from the account value shown on the custodian
statement. The fee calculation will be clearly outlined in the client agreement, Section: Management Fees
and Charges.
In most instances, the TTAMP fee is debited from the client account quarterly, based on the prior quarter
ending account balance, and is exclusive (separate and in addition to) of the IAR/FP fee or other ancillary
fees that may be applicable, such as internal fund fees or custodian maintenance fees. However, in certain
instances, if requested, the TTAMP fee and the FP/IAR fee may be combined and debited from the client
account together. This will be clearly outlined in the client agreement, Section: Management Fees and
Charges.
For clients with more than one account, unless otherwise noted in the client agreement, each account is
mutually exclusive for purposes of calculating and debiting the program fee. Through the account
agreement, clients authorize TCM to debit the account and pay to the IAR/FP the IAR/FP fee as noted
in the client agreement as compensation for introducing clients to the TTAMP, gathering and
communicating the client’s financial information, assisting in the portfolio allocation, model selection,
maintaining the account, informing TCM of any material changes in the client’s financial needs, as
well as other administrative duties performed by the IAR/FP. The IAR/FP fee is negotiated between
the client and IAR/FP and will also be noted in the client agreement. The TTAMP may present a
conflict of interest to clients as cheaper investment programs may be available outside of TCM and the
TTAMP.
The typical annual tiered TTAMP fee that TCM will collect is presented in the chart below. Please note,
this fee can vary based on the agreement with the FP/IAR and the platform for distribution. Please refer to
your client agreement, Section: Management Fees and Charges, to clearly disclose the program fee
associated with your account(s).
Triumph Turnkey Asset Management Typical Tiered Fee
(may vary)
Account Value
TTAMP Fee
$0.00 - $100,000
0.90%
$100,000 - $250,000
0.85%
$250,000 - $500,000
0.80%
$500,000 - $1,000,000
0.75%
$1,000,000 - $5,000,000
0.65%
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000
0.55%
Over $10,000,000
0.35%
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• TTAMP has a minimum annual fee of $180 for accounts held at Charles Schwab. TCM may waive
or reduce this fee.
•
In most instances, the TTAMP fee is separate and in addition to the IAR/FP fee.
• Please reference your client agreement Section: Management Fees and Charges.
Additional Fees and Expenses
Advisory fees payable to TCM do not include all the fees you will pay when TCM purchases or sells
securities for your account(s). The following list of fees or expenses is what you may pay directly to third
parties only, whether a security is being purchased, sold or held in your account(s) under TCM’s
management.
• Transaction fees
• SEC fees
• Custodial fees
• Transfer taxes
• Wire transfer and electronic fund processing fees
• Account closing fees
Please review your custodian’s disclosure documents for a complete list of additional fees that may apply
to your account.
ITEM 6: PERFORMANCE BASED FEES AND SIDE BY SIDE MANAGEMENT
TCM does not charge advisory fees on a share of the capital appreciation of the funds or securities in a
client account (so-called performance-based fees). TCM’s advisory-fee compensation is charged only
as disclosed above in Item 5: Fees and Compensation.
ITEM 7: ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF CLIENTS
TCM provides investment advice to individuals, families, small businesses, foundations, trusts, and
estates. TCM also provides investment advice on and to retirement accounts including but not limited
to IRAs, SEPs, Simples, Solos, retirement trusts, defined benefit plans, small business 401(k) plans, and
corporate 401(k) plans. TCM’s minimum initial account value is $25,000. TCM may waive account
minimums at its sole discretion.
Certain TPAMs require a minimum account size and can vary from Manager to Manager.
ITEM 8: METHODS OF ANALYSIS, INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, AND RISK OF
LOSS
Investment Philosophy
TCM determines investments and allocations based upon a client’s predefined investment objectives, risk
tolerance, time horizon, financial horizon, financial information, liquidity needs, and other various
suitability factors. Your restrictions and guidelines may affect the composition of your portfolio, and
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TCM’s investment strategies and advice may vary depending on each client’s specific financial situation.
TCM selects specific investments for client portfolios using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis,
as well as charting. TCM gathers information from a broad array of financial resources including financial
newspapers, magazines, research prepared by others, corporate rating services, company press releases,
annual reports, prospectuses, and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
TCM determines how to allocate assets among the various asset classes based on the investment strategy
chosen, prevailing economic conditions, and its determination of where the market is in the economic
cycle. Potential risks and opportunities are weighed to determine to what degree the portfolio should be
invested.
From time to time, market conditions may cause your account to vary from the established allocation. To
remain consistent with the asset allocation guidelines established, your account is monitored on an
ongoing basis and rebalanced to the original allocation, or if deemed beneficial, to a new allocation based
on the prevailing economic conditions and within the guidelines of the chosen investment strategy.
In addition to the rebalancing, overall market conditions and microeconomic factors that affect specific
holdings in your account may trigger changes in allocation.
Fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating a company that has issued a security by attempting to
measure the value of its underlying assets. It entails studying overall economic and industry conditions as
well as the financial condition and the quality of the company’s management. Earnings, expenses, assets,
and liabilities are all important in determining the value of a company. The value is then compared to the
current price of the issuing company’s security to determine whether to purchase, sell, or hold the
security.
Cyclical analysis is a form of fundamental analysis that involves the process of making investment
decisions based on the different stages of an industry at a given point in time.
Technical analysis is a method of evaluating securities by analyzing statistics generated by market
activity, such as past prices and volume movements. Technical analysts do not attempt to measure a
security’s intrinsic value, but instead, use charts and other tools to identify patterns that can suggest future
activity.
Charting involves identifying patterns that can suggest future activity in price movements. A chart pattern
is a distinct formation on a stock chart that creates a trading signal or sign of future price movements.
Chartists use these patterns to identify current trends and trend reversals to trigger buy and sell signals.
Some of the chart types are Line Charts, Bar Charts, Candlestick, Point, and Figure.
TCM’s investment strategies may include long-term and short-term holds as wells as trading (securities
sold within 30 days) and the use of options, margin, leverage, and short sales. You may place reasonable
restrictions on the strategies to be employed in your portfolio and the type of investments to be held in
your portfolio.
As much as reasonably possible, TCM strives to:
• Diversify strategically with non-correlating assets.
• Balance between growth and value styles.
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• Diversify globally.
• Rebalance as markets change.
• Manage for tax efficient returns wherever possible.
Third Party Asset Manager Selection and Evaluation
TCM examines the experience, expertise, investment philosophies, and past performance of independent
Managers to determine if that Manager has demonstrated an ability to invest over a period and in different
economic conditions. TCM monitors the Manager’s underlying holdings, strategies, concentrations, and
leverage as part of TCM’s overall periodic risk assessment. Additionally, as part of TCM’s due-diligence
process, TCM surveys the Manager’s compliance and business enterprise risks.
A risk of investing with a Manager who has been successful in the past is that he/she may not be able to
replicate that success in the future. In addition, as TCM does not control the underlying investments in a
Manager’s portfolio, there is also a risk that the Manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate
or strategy of the portfolio, making it a less suitable investment for our clients. Moreover, as TCM does
not control the Manager’s daily business and compliance operations, TCM may be unaware of the lack of
internal controls necessary to prevent business, regulatory, or reputational deficiencies.
Risk of Loss
You are advised and are expected to understand that TCM’s past performance is not a guarantee of future
results and that certain market and economic risks exist and may adversely affect an account’s
performance which could result in capital losses in your account. Investing in securities involves risk of
loss which you should be prepared to bear.
There are principal and material risks involved which may adversely affect the account value and total
return. There are other circumstances (including additional risks that are not described here) which could
prevent your portfolio from achieving its investment objectives. It is important to read all of the disclosure
information provided and to understand that you may lose money by investing in the any of our strategies.
You should be aware that your account may be subject to the following risks:
Alternative Investments: Alternative investments are illiquid investments and do not trade on a national
securities exchange. Alternative investments typically include investments in direct participation program
securities (partnerships, limited liability companies, business development companies or real estate
investment trusts), commodity pools, private equity, private debt, and hedge funds. Alternative
investments are subject to various risks, such as illiquidity and property devaluation based on adverse
economic and real estate market conditions. Alternative investments are not suitable for all investors.
Investors considering an investment strategy utilizing alternative investments should understand that
alternative investments are generally considered speculative in nature and may involve a high degree of
risk, particularly if concentrating investments in one or few alternative investments. These risks are
potentially greater and substantially different than those associated with traditional equity or fixed income
investments. You will find additional information regarding these risks in the product’s prospectus. You
can request a copy of a prospectus from your IAR. You should read the prospectus carefully before
investing in an alternative investment.
Capitalization: Small-capitalization and mid-capitalization companies may be hindered as a result of
limited resources or less diverse products or services, and their stocks have historically been more volatile
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than the stocks of larger, more established companies.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: A portion of your assets may be invested in cash or cash equivalents to
achieve your objective, provide ongoing distributions and/or take a defensive position. Cash holdings may
result in a loss of market exposure.
Concentration: A large holding in any security, sector, or industry presents the risk of amplified losses.
Concentrated positions can magnify volatility within a portfolio. Portfolios that are concentrated risk
sudden losses that can significantly impact a portfolio’s performance.
Credit: Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a security may be unable to make interest payments
and/or repay principal when due. A downgrade of an issuer’s credit rating or a perceived change in an
issuer’s financial strength may affect a security’s value and, thus, impact the fund’s performance.
Cryptocurrencies: Cryptocurrencies are a relatively new innovation and the market for cryptocurrency
is subject to rapid price swings, changes and uncertainty. The slowing, stopping, or reversing of the
development of a cryptocurrency or the acceptance of said cryptocurrency may adversely affect the
price of it. Cryptocurrencies are subject to the risks of fraud, theft, manipulation or security failures,
operational or other problems that impact cryptocurrency trading venues. Unlike the exchanges for
more traditional assets such as equity securities and futures contracts, cryptocurrencies and their
trading venues are largely unregulated. As a result of the lack of regulation, individuals or groups may
engage in fraud or market manipulation (including using social media to promote a cryptocurrency in a
way that artificially increases the price of it). Investors may be more exposed to the risk of theft, fraud
and market manipulation than when investing in more traditional asset classes. Over the past several
years, a number of cryptocurrency trading venues have been closed due to fraud, failure or security
breaches. Investors in cryptocurrencies may have little or no recourse should such theft, fraud or
manipulation occur and could suffer significant losses. Legal or regulatory changes may negatively
impact the operation of a cryptocurrency or restrict the use of it all together. The realization of any of
these risks could result in a decline in the acceptance of any cryptocurrency and consequently a
reduction in the value of it. Finally, the creation of a “fork” (a split within a cryptocurrency resulting in
two distinct cryptocurrencies) or a substantial giveaway of a cryptocurrency (sometimes referred to as
an “air drop”) may result in significant and unexpected declines in the value of a cryptocurrency.
Derivative: Derivatives are securities, such as futures contracts, whose value is derived from that of
other securities or indices. Derivatives can be used for hedging (attempting to reduce risk by offsetting
one investment position with another) or non-hedging purposes. Hedging with derivatives may increase
expenses, and there is no guarantee that a hedging strategy will achieve the desired results.
Equity Securities: In general, prices of equity securities are more volatile than those of fixed income
securities. The prices of equity securities will rise and fall in response to several different factors,
including events that affect issuers as well as events that affect entire financial markets or industries.
Small and mid-capitalization stocks may have greater price volatility, lower trading volume, and less
liquidity than large capitalization stocks.
Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”): ETFs face market-trading risks, including the potential lack of an active
market for shares, losses from trading in the secondary markets and disruption in the creation/redemption
process of the ETF. Any of these factors may lead to the fund’s shares trading at either a premium or a
discount to its net asset value.
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Fixed Income Securities: The return and principal value of bonds fluctuate with changes in market
conditions. Fixed income securities have interest rate risk and credit risk. As interest rates rise, existing
bond prices fall and can cause the value of an investment to decline. Changes in interest rates generally
have a greater effect on bonds with longer maturities than those with shorter maturities. If bonds are not
held to maturity, they can be worth more or less than their original value. Credit risk refers to the
possibility that the issuer of a bond will not be able to make principal and/or interest payments. High yield
bonds, also known as “junk bonds”, carry higher risk of loss of principal and income than higher rated
investment grade bonds.
Foreign Securities and Currency: Investments in international and emerging-market securities include
exposure to risks such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxes and regulations, the potential for illiquid
markets, political instability, and to the possibility of the complete loss of the underlying value of the
security and/or currency.
Interest Rate: In a rising rate environment, the value of fixed-income securities generally declines, and
the value of equity securities may be adversely affected.
Market: Even a long-term investment approach cannot guarantee a profit. Economic, political, and issuer-
specific events will cause the value of securities to rise or fall. Because the value of investment portfolios
will fluctuate, there is the risk that you will lose money, and your investment may be worth less upon
liquidation.
Mutual Funds: Mutual funds may invest in different types of securities, such as value or growth stocks,
real estate investment trusts, corporate bonds, or U.S. government bonds. There are risks associated with
each asset class. An investment in a money market fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although money market funds seek to
preserve the value of your investment, it is possible to lose money by investing in the fund. Redemption
is at the current net asset value, which may be less than the original cost. Aggressive growth funds are
most suitable for investors willing to accept price per share volatility since many companies that
demonstrate high growth potential can also be high risk. Income from tax-free mutual funds may be
subject to local, state and/or the alternative minimum tax. Because each mutual fund owns different
types of investments, performance will be affected by a variety of factors. The value of your investment
in a mutual fund will vary from day to day as the values of the underlying investments in a fund vary.
Such variations generally reflect changes in interest rates, market conditions, and other company and
economic news. Their risks may become magnified depending on how much a fund invests or uses
certain strategies. You will find additional information regarding these risks in the prospectus for each
individual mutual fund held in your account. You can request a copy of a prospectus from your IAR or
by contacting the investment company directly.
Options: Options on securities may be subject to greater fluctuations in value than an investment in the
underlying securities. Purchasing and writing put and call options are highly specialized activities and
entail greater than ordinary investment risks.
Performance of Underlying Managers: TCM selects the mutual funds and ETFs in the asset
allocation models. However, TCM depends on the Manager of such funds to select individual
investments in accordance with their stated investment strategy.
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Securities Lending: Securities lending involves the risk that the fund loses money because the borrower
fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The fund could also lose money if the value of
the collateral provided for loaned securities, or the value of the investments made with the cash
collateral, falls. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the fund.
Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC): SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions can be used as a
means for private companies to enter the public markets. Given the complexity of these transactions, they
carry a range of risks that investors should carefully consider such as, SPACs typically have no operating
history, which means investors lack insight into their past performance and management track record, the
timeline for a SPAC to identify and acquire a target company can be uncertain, potentially leading to
prolonged periods of illiquidity for investors, and the success of a SPAC investment hinges heavily on the
ability of its management team to identify and execute a successful merger or acquisition, which may not
always materialize as expected. There’s also the risk of dilution for early investors if additional capital
needs to be raised to support the acquisition. Finally, regulatory changes and market volatility can impact
the value of SPAC investments, adding another layer of risk to consider. Overall, while SPACs offer
potential opportunities, investors should carefully weigh these risks against the potential rewards before
investing.
ITEM 9: DISCIPLINARY INFORMATION
TCM does not have any legal, financial or other disciplinary items to report. Your IAR will provide you
with Form 2B that is specific to their individual disciplinary record. More information may be found by
visiting www.FINRA.org or www.SEC.gov.
• Triumph Capital Management’s CRD number is: 282814
• Triumph Capital Management’s SEC number is: 801-107312
ITEM 10: OTHER FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Insurance
TCM’s IARs may act as agents appointed with various life, disability, or other insurance companies, and
may receive commissions, trails, or other compensation from the respective product sponsors as a result
of effecting insurance transactions for clients. Insurance business is monitored and processed through
Triumph Capital, LLC or other approved third-party agencies. Clients should note that they are under no
obligation to purchase any insurance products through TCM or its IARs. Please note that IARs typically
spend less than 10% of their time on business relating to insurance. Please review your IAR’s ADV Form
2B to verify their specific insurance activities.
Triumph Capital Foundation
Triumph Capital Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a nonprofit private foundation created and managed by
individuals that are also employed by TCM. The Foundation was formed in 2022 and its primary purpose
is to provide charitable giving. However, because the Foundation has entered into an advisory relationship
with TCM and compensates TCM for its services, there is a material conflict of interest associated with
recommending the Foundation to clients for charitable giving. TCM has a financial incentive to
recommend the Foundation over other nonprofits. Individuals associated with the Foundation have
disclosed their association within their ADV Form 2B.
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Outside Business Activity
IARs of TCM may have Outside Business Activities (“OBA”). The OBAs of your IAR are fully
described and disclosed on his/her ADV Form 2B. OBAs can present a material conflict of interest
because your IAR may have an incentive to spend more time on their outside business activity than
focusing on your advisory relationship. TCM monitors and approves OBAs to help reduce this conflict
of interest.
You can find more information regarding your IAR’s outside business activity by visiting FINRA Broker
Check: www.finra.org
If you would like to receive a copy of your IAR’s most recent ADV Form 2B, please contact TCM’s
Chief Compliance Officer, Brandon Drespling.
Other Conflicts of Interest
As a fiduciary, TCM and all IARs have an affirmative duty of care, loyalty, honesty, and good faith to act
in the best interests of its clients. With this duty, TCM and all IARs can achieve this obligation by trying
to avoid conflicts of interest and by fully disclosing all material facts concerning any conflict that does
arise with respect to any client. A conflict of interest occurs when an IAR’s private interests are
inconsistent with the interests of TCM’s clients and/or his/her service to the firm. Additionally, IARs
must try to avoid situations that have even the appearance of conflict or impropriety.
Conflicts of interest may arise where TCM or its IARs have reason to favor the interests of one client over
another client (e.g., larger accounts over smaller accounts, accounts in which employees have made
material personal investments, accounts of close friends or relatives). TCM prohibits favoritism of one
client over another client that would constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.
TCM prohibits IARs from using knowledge about pending or currently considered securities transactions
for clients to profit personally, directly or indirectly, as a result of such transactions, including purchasing
or selling such securities.
Mr. Brandon Drespling and Mr. Derek Eichenwald are both principals of TCM. Both are supervised
by the Compliance Department; however, the Compliance Department reports to both Mr. Drespling
and Mr. Eichenwald. This can be deemed a conflict of interest. If you have any questions regarding
the supervision of Mr. Drespling or Mr. Eichenwald, please contact the Compliance Department
prior to engaging in advisory services with TCM.
ITEM 11: CODE OF ETHICS, PARTICIPATION OR INTEREST IN CLIENT
TRANSACTIONS, AND PERSONAL TRADING
TCM and persons associated with TCM are allowed to invest for their own accounts or to have a financial
interest in the same securities or other investments that TCM recommends or acquires for your account
and may engage in transactions that are the same as or different than transactions recommended to or
made for your account. This creates a conflict of interest. TCM recognizes the fiduciary responsibility to
place your interests first and has established policies in this regard to avoid or mitigate any conflicts of
interest.
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TCM has developed and implemented a Code of Ethics that sets forth standards of conduct expected of
our advisory personnel to mitigate this conflict of interest. The Code of Ethics addresses, among other
things, personal trading, gifts, the prohibition against the use of inside information, recommending
account rollovers, and other situations where there is a possibility for conflicts of interest.
The Code of Ethics is designed to protect TCM’s clients by deterring misconduct, educating personnel
regarding TCM’s expectations and laws governing their conduct, reminding personnel that they are in a
position of trust and must act with complete propriety at all times, protecting the reputation of TCM,
guarding against violation of the securities laws, and establishing procedures for personnel to follow so
that TCM may determine whether its personnel are complying with TCM’s ethical principles.
TCM has established the following restrictions in order to ensure TCM’s fiduciary responsibilities:
A director, officer, or employee of TCM shall not buy or sell any securities for their personal portfolio(s)
where their decision is substantially derived, in whole or in part, by reason of his or her employment
unless the information is also available to the investing public on reasonable inquiry. No director, officer,
or employee of TCM shall prefer his or her own interest to that of the advisory client.
• TCM maintains a list of all securities holdings and anyone associated with this advisory practice
with access to advisory recommendations. These holdings are reviewed on a regular basis by an
appropriate officer/individual of TCM.
• TCM emphasizes the unrestricted right of the client to decline to implement any advice rendered,
except in situations where TCM is granted discretionary authority of the client’s account.
• TCM emphasizes the unrestricted right of the client to select and choose any broker-dealer
(except in situations where TCM is granted discretionary authority) he or she wishes.
• TCM prohibits the use of leveraged and inverse intraday ETFs and ETNs in client accounts.
• TCM prohibits the use of cross trades in client accounts.
• TCM requires that all individuals must act in accordance with all applicable Federal and State
regulations governing registered investment advisory practices.
You may request a complete copy of our Code by contacting TCM.
ITEM 12: BROKERAGE PRACTICES
TCM does not receive client referrals from broker-dealers in exchange for cash or other compensation,
such as brokerage services or research.
Charles Schwab Institutional Program
TCM seeks to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold your assets and execute transactions on terms
that are overall advantageous when compared to other available providers and their services.
With this consideration, TCM participates primarily in the Charles Schwab Institutional program.
Charles Schwab Institutional is a division of Charles Schwab, Inc. (“Charles Schwab”) member
FINRA/SIPC. Charles Schwab is an independent and unaffiliated SEC-registered broker-dealer. Charles
Schwab offers services to independent investment advisors that include custody of securities, trade
execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions. TCM may receive certain additional economic
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benefits (“Additional Services”) that may or may not be offered to any other independent investment
advisors participating in the program. Charles Schwab provides the Additional Services to an advisor in
its sole discretion and at its own expense, and an advisor does not pay any fees to Charles Schwab for the
Additional Services. An advisor and Charles Schwab have entered into a separate agreement
(“Additional Services Addendum”) to govern the terms of the provision of the Additional Services.
There is no direct link between TCM’s participation in the program, and the investment advice TCM
gives to its clients, although TCM receives economic benefits through TCM’s participation in the
program that are typically not available to any other independent investment advisors participating in the
program. These benefits include the following products and services (provided without cost or at a
discount): receipt of duplicate client statements and confirmations; research related products and tools;
consulting services; access to a trading desk serving advisor participants; access to block trading (which
provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions for execution and then allocate the appropriate
shares to client accounts); the ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from client accounts; access
to an electronic communications network for client order entry and account information; access to mutual
funds with no transaction fees and to certain institutional money managers; discounts on compliance,
marketing, research, technology, and practice management products or services provided to us by third
party vendors. Charles Schwab may also have paid for business consulting and professional services
received by some of its related persons. Some of the products and services made available by Charles
Schwab through the program may benefit TCM but may not benefit your account. These products or
services may assist TCM in managing and administering your account, including accounts not maintained
at Charles Schwab. Other services made available by Charles Schwab are intended to help us manage and
further develop TCM’s business enterprise. The benefits received by TCM or its personnel through
participation in the program do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions directed to Charles
Schwab. As part of TCM’s fiduciary duties to clients, TCM endeavors always to put the interests of its
clients first. You should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by TCM or its related
persons in and of itself creates a conflict of interest and may indirectly influence our choice of Charles
Schwab for custody and brokerage services.
TCM’s receipt of Additional Services raises a conflict of interest. In providing Additional Services to
TCM, Charles Schwab most likely considers the amount and profitability to Charles Schwab of the assets
in, and trades placed for, TCM’s client accounts maintained with Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab has
the right to terminate the Additional Services Addendum with TCM, in its sole discretion, provided
certain conditions are met. Consequently, in order to continue to obtain the Additional Services from
Charles Schwab, TCM has an incentive to recommend to its clients that the assets under management by
TCM be held in custody with Charles Schwab and to place transactions for client accounts with Charles
Schwab. TCM’s receipt of Additional Services does not diminish TCM’s duty to act in the best interests
of its clients, including seeking best execution of trades for client accounts.
In the event you request TCM to recommend a custodian/broker for execution and/or custodial services,
TCM generally recommends your account to be maintained at Charles Schwab. TCM may recommend
that you establish accounts with Charles Schwab to maintain custody of your assets and to affect trades
for your accounts. You are under no obligation to act upon any recommendations, and if you elect to act
upon any recommendations, you are under no obligation to place the transactions through any
broker/dealer TCM recommends. TCM’s recommendation is generally based on the broker’s cost and
fees, skills, reputation, dependability, and compatibility with the client. You may be able to obtain lower
commissions and fees from other brokers, and the value of products, research, and services given to TCM
is not a factor in determining the selection of broker/dealer or the reasonableness of their commissions.
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TCM does not select or recommend a custodian/broker based upon receiving client referrals from a
custodian/broker or third party. TCM does not routinely recommend, request, or require that you direct
TCM to execute transactions through a specified custodian/broker. Additionally, TCM typically does not
permit you to direct brokerage.
TCM places trades for your account subject to TCM’s duty to seek best execution and other fiduciary
duties. TCM may use a custodian/broker other than your custodian to execute trades for your account.
The practice of using other custodian/broker may result in additional costs to you so that TCM is more
likely to place trades through your custodian rather than through another custodian/broker. Your
custodian's execution quality may be different than another custodian/broker.
TCM will aggregate trades for itself and/or its associated persons with your trades, providing that the
following conditions are met:
• TCM’s policy for the aggregation of transactions shall be fully disclosed separately to TCM’s
existing clients (if any) and the custodian/broker(s) through which such transactions will be
placed;
• TCM will not aggregate transactions unless TCM believes that aggregation is consistent with
its duty to seek the best execution (which includes the duty to seek the best price) for you and
is consistent with the terms of TCM’s investment advisory agreement with you for which
trades are being aggregated;
• No advisory client will be favored over any other client; each client that participates in an
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aggregated order will participate at the average share price for all our transactions in a given
security on a given business day, with transaction costs based on each client’s participation in the
transaction;
If the aggregated order is filled in its entirety, it will be allocated among clients in accordance
with the intended allocation;
• Notwithstanding the foregoing, the order may be allocated on a different basis if all client
accounts receive fair and equitable treatment and the reason for difference of allocation is
explained in writing and is reviewed by TCM’s CCO. TCM’s books and records will separately
reflect, for each client account, the orders of which aggregated, the securities held by, and bought
for that account;
• TCM will receive no additional compensation or remuneration of any kind as a result of the
proposed aggregation; and
Individual advice and treatment will be accorded to each advisory client.
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As a matter of policy and practice, TCM does not utilize research, research-related products, or other
services obtained from custodian/broker(s) or third parties on a soft-dollar commission basis.
Trade Errors
TCM has implemented procedures designed to prevent trade errors; however, trade errors in client
accounts cannot always be avoided. Consistent with TCM’s fiduciary duty, it is TCM’s policy to correct
trade errors in a manner that is in the best interest of its clients. In cases where a client causes the trading
error, the client will be responsible for any loss resulting from the correction. Depending on the specific
circumstances of the trading error, the client may not be able to receive any gains generated as a result of
the error correction. In all situations where the client does not cause the trading error, the client will be
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made whole, and TCM will absorb any loss resulting from the trading error if the error was caused by
TCM. If the error is caused by the custodian/broker, the custodian/broker will be responsible for covering
all trade error costs.
ITEM 13: REVIEW OF ACCOUNT
The underlying securities within the investment supervisory services are regularly monitored. These
reviews will be made by your IAR and are reviewed by the supervisor in charge. An annual review is
usually conducted in person or by telephone.
The purpose of all reviews is to ensure that the investment plan continues to be implemented in a manner
which matches the client’s goals, objectives, and overall risk tolerance. More frequent reviews may be
triggered by material changes in variables such as your individual circumstances, or the market, political,
or economic environment. You are urged to notify TCM of any changes in your personal circumstances.
Statements and Reports
You are urged to compare the reports provided by TCM against the account statements you receive
directly from your account custodian. TCM will have the ability to provide clients with
performance/position summary reports upon request. Reports may also be provided at every client
meeting.
The custodian/broker for the individual client’s account will also provide clients with an account
statement at least quarterly.
ITEM 14: CLIENT REFERRALS AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The IARs of TCM receive a portion of the advisory fee paid by you for participation in the program. In
addition, your IAR could also be licensed to offer insurance products and will receive customary
commissions for the sale of such products should a client decide to make the purchase or sale through
TCM’s IAR which are not covered by the advisory fee program. When selling products, a conflict of
interest exists. This is due to the commission payment or fee structure associated with the insurance
business. Your IAR may have an incentive to affect an insurance transaction for the purpose of
generating compensation rather than basing their recommendations solely on your needs. TCM mitigates
this conflict by monitoring its IAR’s outside business activities and their overall recommendations to
you.
These products and other investments may be linked to your account statement. These investments are not
a part of TCM’s advisory program and are excluded from the fee you pay unless included in our Managed
by TCM at Security Benefit program, TTAMP program, Alternative Management program, or Variable
Product Advisory Management program.
As disclosed under Brokerage Practices, TCM participates primarily in Charles Schwab’s Institutional
customer program, and TCM may recommend Charles Schwab to you for custody and brokerage
services. There is no direct link between TCM’s participation in the program, and the investment advice
TCM gives to its clients, although TCM receives economic benefits through TCM’s participation in the
program that are typically not available to any other independent investment advisors participating in the
program. These benefits include the following products and services (provided without cost or at a
discount): receipt of duplicate client statements and confirmations; research related products and tools;
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consulting services; access to a trading desk serving advisor participants; access to block trading (which
provides the ability to aggregate securities transactions for execution and then allocate the appropriate
shares to client accounts); the ability to have advisory fees deducted directly from client accounts; access
to an electronic communications network for client order entry and account information; access to mutual
funds with no transaction fees and to certain institutional money managers; and discounts on compliance,
marketing, research, technology, and practice management products or services provided to TCM by
third party vendors. Charles Schwab may also have paid for business consulting and professional
services received by some of TCM’s related persons. Some of the products and services made available
by Charles Schwab through the program may benefit TCM but may not benefit your account. These
products or services may assist TCM in managing and administering your account, including accounts
not maintained at Charles Schwab. Other services made available by Charles Schwab are intended to
help TCM manage and further develop TCM’s business enterprise. The benefits received by TCM or its
personnel through participation in the program does not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions
directed to Charles Schwab. As part of TCM’s fiduciary duties to clients, TCM always endeavors to put
the interests of its clients first. You should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits by
TCM or its related persons in and of itself creates a conflict of interest and may indirectly influence
TCM’s choice of Charles Schwab for custody and brokerage services.
Because the amount of TCM’s compensation or the products or services TCM receives may vary
depending on the custodian/broker TCM recommends being used by its clients; TCM has a conflict of
interest in making that recommendation. Our recommendation of specific custodian/broker may be
based in part on the economic benefit to TCM and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody
and brokerage services provided to you and TCM’s other clients. TCM nonetheless always strive to act in
your best interest.
From time to time, TCM may receive expense reimbursement for travel and/or marketing expenses from
distributors of investment and/or insurance products. Travel expense reimbursements are typically a result
of attendance at due diligence and/or investment training events hosted by product sponsors. Marketing-
expense reimbursements are typically the result of informal expense sharing arrangements in which
product sponsors may underwrite costs incurred for marketing such as advertising, publishing and
seminar expenses. Although receipt of these travel and marketing expense reimbursements are not
predicated upon specific sales quotas, the product sponsor reimbursements are typically made by those
sponsors for whom sales have been made or anticipated sales that will be made.
Outside Compensation
TCM may enter into written referral agreements with third parties by which the third party may, from
time to time, refer clients that may establish accounts and enter advisory relationships with TCM. In
such circumstances, TCM agrees to pay the third party a referral fee equal to a percentage of fees
received by TCM from the referred client. The referral fee may be split between third parties who have
jointly participated in referring a client to TCM. TCM makes disclosure of such referral arrangement, if
any, to the client before entering into an advisory agreement. All referral agreements are governed by
Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
TCM only refers clients to professionals TCM believes are competent and qualified in their field, but it is
ultimately the client’s responsibility to evaluate the provider, and it is solely the client’s decision whether
to engage a recommended firm. Clients are under no obligation to purchase any products or services
through these professionals, and TCM has no control over the services provided by another firm. Clients
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who chose to engage these professionals will sign a separate agreement with the other firm. Fees charged
by the other firm are separate from and in addition to fees charged by TCM.
If the client desires, TCM will work with these professionals or the client’s other advisors (such as an
accountant or attorney) to help ensure that the provider understands the client’s investments and to
coordinate services for the client. TCM will never share information with an unaffiliated professional
unless first authorized by the client.
ITEM 15: CUSTODY
Custody, as it applies to investment advisors, has been defined by regulators as having access or control
over client funds and/or securities. In other words, custody is not limited to physically holding client
funds and securities. If an investment advisor can access or control client funds or securities, the
investment advisor is deemed to have custody and must ensure proper procedures are implemented.
TCM does not have the authority to deduct fees directly from client accounts and therefore does not have
custody of client funds and securities. When fees are deducted from an account, TCM is responsible for
calculating the fees and delivering instructions to the custodian. The custodian is then responsible for
deducting the fees from client accounts.
TCM does not have the authority to open an account on behalf of clients, has no authority to designate or
change the client’s address of record with the qualified custodian, and does not maintain standing letters
of authorization with third parties and therefore does not have custody of client funds and securities.
ITEM 16: INVESTMENT DISCRETION
Prior to engaging TCM to provide investment advisory services, you will enter into a written agreement
with TCM granting TCM the authority to supervise and direct, on an ongoing basis, investments in
accordance with the client’s investment objectives and guidelines. In addition, you will need to execute
additional documents required by the custodian to authorize and enable TCM, in its sole discretion,
without prior consultation with or ratification by you, to purchase, sell, or exchange securities in and for
your accounts. TCM is authorized, in our discretion and without prior consultation with you to (1) buy,
sell, exchange, and trade any investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
and (2) determine the amount of securities to be bought or sold and (3) place orders with the custodian.
Any limitations on such authority will be communicated by you to TCM in writing.
The limitations on investment and brokerage discretion held by TCM for you are:
• For discretionary clients, TCM requires that TCM is provided with authority to determine which
securities and the amounts of securities to be bought or sold, as well as the custodian/broker to be
used.
• Any limitations on this discretionary authority shall be included in this written authority
statement. You may change/amend these limitations as required. Such amendments shall be
submitted in writing.
Research products and services received by TCM from custodian/brokers will be used to provide
services to all our clients.
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ITEM 17: VOTING PROXIES AND CLIENT SECURITIES
TCM does not vote proxies under its limited discretionary authority. You are welcome to vote proxies or
designate an independent third-party at your own discretion. You designate proxy voting authority in the
custodial account documents. You must ensure that proxy materials are sent directly to you or your
assigned third party. TCM does not act with respect to any securities or other investments that become the
subject of any legal proceedings, with the exception of class action lawsuit for clients who custodian their
accounts with Charles Schwab. When accounts are custodian with Charles Schwab, TCM has engaged a
third-party service provider, Chicago Clearing Corporation (“CCC”), to monitor and file securities claims
class action litigation paperwork with claims administrators on behalf of TCM’s clients. When a claim is
settled and payments are awarded to TCM clients, it may be necessary to share client information, such as
name and account number, with CCC in connection with this service.
TCM does not receive any fees or renumeration in connection with this service nor does it receive any
fees from the third-party provider(s). CCC earns a fee based on a flat percentage of seventeen and a half
(17.5%) percent of all claims it collects on behalf of TCM clients. This fee is collected and retained by
CCC out of the eligible claims paid by the claim administrator. All claims are eligible claims except
SEC Fair Fun cases, in which case CCC does not collect any fee. Clients may opt out of this service at
any time. If a client opts out, TCM will not advise or take any action on behalf of a client with regard to
class action litigation involving investments held in or formerly held in a client’s account.
You should be aware that claims received from class action lawsuits may be less than the amount
received if not engaging the CCC service.
You should be aware that fees for comparable services vary and lower fees may be available from other
sources.
ITEM 18: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
This item is not applicable to this brochure. TCM does not require or solicit prepayment of more than
$1,200 in fees per client, six months or more in advance. Therefore, TCM is not required to include a
balance sheet for our most recent fiscal year. TCM is not subject to a financial condition that is
reasonably likely to impair our ability to meet contractual commitments to clients. Finally, TCM has
not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time.
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