Firm Description
Strategic Investment Advisors, Inc., (“SIA”) was founded in 2007. Cassidy and Associates
Inc. is the primary owner. Heather Lyon is the Chief Compliance Officer.
SIA is a fee based financial planning and investment management firm. The firm does not sell
annuities, insurance, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other
commissioned products. The firm’s managing member is affiliated with entities that sell
insurance products.
SIA does not act as a custodian of client assets. The client always maintains asset control.
An evaluation of each client's initial situation is provided to the client, often in the form of a
net worth statement or risk analysis. Periodic reviews are also communicated to provide
reminders of the specific courses of action that need to be taken. More frequent reviews
occur but are not necessarily communicated to the client unless immediate changes are
recommended.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are engaged directly
by the client on an as-needed basis. Under CCR Section 260.238(k), SIA, its representatives
or any of its employees will disclose to the clients all material conflicts of interest.
Types of Advisory Services
SIA provides investment supervisory services, also known as asset management services
and furnishes financial planning and investment advice through consultations.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
SIA offers discretionary direct asset management services to advisory clients. SIA will offer
clients ongoing portfolio management services through determining individual investment
goals, time horizons, objectives, and risk tolerance. Investment strategies, investment
selection, asset allocation, portfolio monitoring and the overall investment program will be
based on the above factors. The client will authorize SIA discretionary authority to execute
selected investment program transactions as stated within the Investment Advisory
Agreement.
SIA also offers discretionary asset management services to individuals on their qualified
plan assets when SIA has access to an advisor login providing access to manage the assets in
the client account based on the investment options available in the plan. The client will
authorize SIA discretionary authority to execute selected investment program transactions
as stated within the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Additionally, SIA offers discretionary asset management services to clients by selecting the
AssetMark Platform. For more
information regarding the AssetMark Platform, refer to
AssetMark Platform Disclosure Brochure.
The minimum investment required on the AssetMark Platform depends upon the
Investment Solution chosen for a Client’s account and is generally $25,000-$50,000 for
Mutual Fund and $25,000 for ETF Accounts, and from $50,000 to $500,000 for Privately
Managed and Unified Managed Accounts, depending on the investment strategy selected for
the account. These minimums are described in more detail in the AssetMark Platform
Disclosure Brochure. Accounts below the stated minimums may be accepted on an
individual basis at the discretion of AssetMark.
QUALIFIED PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
SIA offers Qualified Plan Consulting Services to individuals. SIA will meet with the client for
information gathering initially and then every quarter thereafter for review and
recommendations. Every quarter, SIA will review the investment options available within
the plan and make investment recommendations to the client based on the investment
options available and the client’s financial objectives. It is ultimately the clients’ decision to
execute the recommendations made by SIA.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
If financial planning services are applicable, the client may choose to compensate SIA on a an
hourly or negotiable fixed fee basis described in detail under “Fees and Compensation”
section of this brochure. Services include but are not limited to a thorough review of all
applicable topics including Wills, Estate Plans/Trusts, Investments, Taxes, and Insurance. If
the client elects to act on any of the recommendations, the client is under no obligation to
affect the transaction through SIA. Financial plans will be completed and delivered inside of
six (6) months. Clients may terminate advisory services with thirty (30) days written notice.
Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client files. Investment
strategies are created that reflect the stated goals and objectives. Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Agreements may not be assigned without written client consent.
Wrap Fee Programs
SIA does not participate in wrap fee programs.
Client Assets Under Management
SIA, has the following assets under management:
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts: Date Calculated:
$871,385,027 $0 November 20, 2023