ASLF is an SEC registered investment adviser with its principal place of business located in San Jose,
California. It should be noted that registration as an investment adviser does not require and should
not be interpreted to imply any particular level of skill or training. ASLF began conducting advisory
business in 2002.
Listed below are the firmʹs principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling
25% or more of this company).
Renée M. Snow, Managing Member and sole owner
The Managing Member of ASLF is separately licensed as a registered representative of Osaic Wealth,
Inc. (hereinafter ʺOsaicʺ), a SEC registered investment adviser and broker‐dealer, and a member of
FINRA. (Prior to September 5, 2023, the aforementioned broker‐dealer affiliation was with SagePoint
Financial, Inc., which was an independent broker dealer operating under the Advisors Group
umbrella of independent broker‐dealers. Advisors Group restructured and subsequently began
operating under the Osaic Wealth, Inc. consolidated entity.)
ASLF offers the following advisory services to our clients:
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
VISION2020 Wealth Management Platform: ADVISOR MANAGED PORTFOLIOS PROGRAM
Our firm provides continuous advice to a client regarding the investment of client funds based on the
individual needs of the client. ASLF manages client accounts utilizing the VISION2020 Wealth
Management Platform – Advisory Managed Portfolios Program (ʺAdvisor Managed Portfoliosʺ or the
ʺProgramʺ).
The Wealth Management Platform – Advisor Managed Portfolios Program (“Advisor Managed
Portfolios”) provides comprehensive investment management of your assets through the application
of asset allocation planning software as well as the provision of execution, clearing and custodial
services through Pershing, LLC (“Pershing”).
Advisor Managed Portfolios provides risk tolerance assessment, efficient frontier plotting, fund
profiling and performance data, and portfolio optimization and re‐balancing tools. Utilizing these
tools, and based on your responses to a risk tolerance questionnaire (“Questionnaire”) and discussions
that we have together regarding, among other things, investment objective, risk tolerance, investment
time horizon, account restrictions, and overall financial situation, we construct a portfolio of
investments for you. This portfolio may consist of mutual funds, exchange traded funds, equities,
options, debt securities, variable life, variable annuity sub‐accounts (certain restrictions may apply)
and other investments. ASLF manages these client accounts on a discretionary or non‐discretionary
basis.
Each portfolio is designed to meet your individual needs, stated goals and objectives. Additionally,
you have the opportunity to place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in the
portfolio.
We offer Advisor Managed Portfolios as an account where no separate transactions charges apply and
a single fee is paid for all advisory services and transactions (ʺWrap Accountʺ). For further Advisor
Managed Portfolios details please see the Advisor Managed Portfolios Wrap Fee Program Brochure.
We provide this brochure to you prior to or concurrent with your enrollment in Advisor Managed
Portfolios. Please read it thoroughly before investing.
The Program is offered through Osaic, which sponsors the Advisor Managed Portfolios Program and
provides certain software and other services to ASLF to operate the Program. Pershing provides all
custodial and clearing services for Program Accounts.
Our investment recommendations will generally include advice regarding the following securities:
Exchange‐listed securities • Securities traded over‐the‐counter
Certificates of deposit • Commercial paper
Mutual fund shares • Exchange‐traded funds
Municipal securities • U. S. governmental securities
Variable life insurance • Variable annuities
Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
Although recommendations for new investments will typically be limited to these items, we may
render investment advice on other types of investments held by a client at the start of the advisory
relationship. Furthermore, clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain
securities, types of securities, or industry sectors.
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the clientʹs stated investment objectives, tolerance
for risk, liquidity and suitability.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
ASLF provides project oriented and ongoing financial planning services. Financial planning is a
comprehensive evaluation of a client’s current and future financial state by using currently known
variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. Through the
financial
planning process, all questions, information and analysis are considered as they impact and are
impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client.
Clients purchasing this service will generally receive a written report which provides the client with a
detailed financial plan designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and
financial goals.
TAX & CASH FLOW: We analyze the client’s income tax and spending and planning for past,
current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the clientʹs
current income tax and future tax liability.
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the clientʹs portfolio.
INSURANCE: We review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health, disability,
long‐term care, liability, home and automobile.
RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client achieve
his or her retirement goals.
DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client’s cash needs at death, income needs of surviving
dependents, estate planning and disability income.
ESTATE: We assist the client in assessing and developing long‐term strategies, including as
appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney, asset protection plans,
nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law.
We gather required information through in‐depth personal interviews. Information gathered includes
the clientʹs current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and attitudes towards
risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a questionnaire completed by
the client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose to implement the recommendations
contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance
agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the clientʹs
discretion.
We also provide general non‐securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary planning,
estate planning and business planning.
Typically, the financial plan is presented to the client within 90 days of the contract date, provided all
information needed to prepare the financial plan has been promptly provided by the client.
CONSULTING SERVICES
Clients can also receive one‐time or ongoing investment advice on a more focused basis. This may
include advice on only an isolated area(s) of concern such as estate planning, retirement planning, or
any other specific topic. We also provide specific consultation and administrative services regarding
investment and financial concerns of the client.
Additionally, ASLF provides advice on non‐securities matters. Generally, this is in connection with
the rendering of tax planning, insurance, and/or annuity advice.
GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
Tax Preparation Services: ASLF also offers tax preparation services to the firm’s advisory clients for
separate and customary compensation. These services are provided by Ms. Snow in her separate
capacity as an Enrolled Agent. Please refer to Item 10 of this document for important additional
information concerning these activities.
Limitations: As previously disclosed, the Managing Member of ASLF is a registered representative of
Osaic. Accordingly, advisory recommendations include those products offered by this company.
However, if a product is not offered through Osaic, other companies offering the products will be
recommended.
Fiduciary Disclosure: Because ASLF is a registered investment adviser, we are required to meet
certain fiduciary standards when providing investment advice to clients. Additionally, when we
provide investment advice related to a retirement plan account or an individual retirement account,
we are considered fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. As such, we are required to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of
yours, even though our compensation creates some conflicts with your interests in that the more you
have us manage, the more we can earn. Our clients however are under no obligation to use services
recommended by our associated persons. Furthermore, we believe that our recommendations are in
the best interests of our clients and are consistent with our clients’ needs.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of 12/31/2022, ASLF had approximately $112,000,000 in discretionary assets under
management, and no non‐ discretionary assets under management.