Spectrum Advisors, Inc., formerly known as Dallas Financial Advisory, Inc. (herein referred to as
“Spectrum,” “Firm,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is an investment adviser registered with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an investment adviser. Our registration as an
Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written
communications we provide you with, including this Brochure, is information you can use to
evaluate us and other advisers, which are factors in your decision to hire us or to continue to
maintain a mutually beneficial relationship. This Brochure provides information about our
qualifications and business practices.
Ownership
Spectrum is a privately owned corporation headquartered in Addison, Texas. Jon Michael Reppert,
President & Chief Compliance Officer founded Spectrum in May of 1996 and Jon Michael Reppert
and David Faulkner are the sole shareholders of Spectrum.
Services Offered
Spectrum is an investment advisory firm providing:
• Portfolio Management on a Discretionary and Non-Discretionary basis.
• Financial Planning Services.
• Financial Consulting or Review Services.
• Third Party Advisory Services.
We manage accounts on a discretionary basis and non-discretionary basis. We provide investment
management services, financial planning services and financial consulting and review services to
individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, IRA’s,
401(k) participants, and pension and profit-sharing plans. We also assist you with the selection of
money managers appropriate for the management of your portfolio.
Portfolio Management Services
We provide portfolio management services on either a discretionary or non- discretionary
basis. Our portfolio management service consists of asset allocation and portfolio management
tailored to meet your investment goals.
On a discretionary basis, we design, revise and reallocate a custom portfolio for you. The
investments are determined based upon your investment objectives, risk tolerance, net worth, net
income, age, investment time horizon, tax situation and other various suitability factors.
On a non-discretionary basis, we provide periodic recommendations to you and if such
recommendations are approved, we will ensure that the authorized recommendations are carried
out.
We will evaluate your financial situation through a review of financial information and in-depth
personal interviews that include understanding your investment objectives and risk tolerances.
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The program is based on your profile and risk tolerance questionnaire. The recommended portfolio
is selected based on investments made according to equity and bond allocations. Within each
model portfolio, the types of investments will vary between large cap, equity growth, emerging
markets, etc. Portfolios are rebalanced on an annual basis or as needed.
Custody of your accounts for both securities and funds will be maintained at a qualified custodian.
A quarterly Performance Report is provided, and clients do not incur any additional fees for this
service.
Consulting Advisory Services for Qualified Retirement Plans (401K, 403B, 457, etc.)
We provide investment planning, implementation advice, and portfolio management
assistance to Qualified Retirement plans. As part of our services, we collaborate with our clients
to develop Investment Policy Statements which include asset allocation and investment
recommendations. We deliver written reports for review and discussion, on a quarterly basis,
which include performance evaluations of each investment option and each portfolio, comparative
performance for established benchmarks and for peer institutions, and assessment of asset
allocation and need, if any, for rebalancing.
Financial Planning Services
We provide a comprehensive financial planning service, including financial positions,
investment planning, asset protection planning, business succession planning, income tax
planning, protection planning, retirement planning and estate planning. Independent, objective
analysis of personal and business finances based on extensive financial information furnished by
you (trust agreements, business agreements, retirement programs, financial statements, tax returns,
investment portfolio) are offered.
A formal written plan is provided which includes a risk analysis and profile, investment objectives,
in-depth goal review, budget preparation, insurance analysis and review and other in-depth
analysis. Implementation of the prepared plan or recommendations is solely at your discretion, and
you can also determine how you want to implement the plan or recommendations. We will
continue to advise regarding the implementation of the financial plan for 6 months thereafter.
Financial Consulting & Review Services
You can also receive investment advice on a more limited basis. This includes advice on
only an isolated area(s) of concern such
as estate planning, retirement planning, life insurance
evaluation, elder care review, estate tax calculation, college education funding or any other specific
topic. We provide specific consultation services regarding your current or projected financial
position or other investment and financial concerns that you have.
With respect to advisory clients that are accounts regulated under the Employee Retirement
Income and Security Act ("ERISA") or individual retirement accounts ("IRA"), general investment
advice is provided about the merits and risks of investment alternatives. We do not have
discretionary authority or control with respect to ERISA or IRA accounts. The Plan fiduciary for
ERISA accounts must make the investment decision about the purchase of any products based on
his/her understanding of the Plan's needs and objectives, and we are in no way responsible for any
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investment decisions. The Plan fiduciary is free to seek independent advice about the
appropriateness of any investment for the Plan.
Third-Party Money Manager Selection Services
We recommend the services of a Third-Party Money Manager (“TPMM”) to manage your
portfolio. We would recommend to you a TPMM whose investment style is believed to be
consistent with your financial needs, investment goals, tolerance for risk and stated investment
objectives. Upon selection of a TPMM, we will monitor the performance of the TPMM to ensure
their performance and investment style remains aligned with the investment goals and objectives.
The TPMM is granted discretionary authority by you to manage and invest your assets.
Clients who TPMM’s will receive full disclosure, including services rendered and fee schedules
at the time of the referral by delivery of a copy of the relevant TPMM’s brochure or equivalent
disclosure document and privacy policy.
The TPMM can impose a minimum dollar amount of initial client assets for the investment
advisory services as disclosed in the management agreement. These minimums may be waived at
the TPMM's discretion. Clients will be provided with the appropriate TPMM's disclosure
statement, in addition to the TPMM's ADV Part2A Brochure and privacy policy, prior to placing
the assets with the TPMM.
Spectrum Advisors has entered into an agreement with AE Wealth Management, LLC (“AEWM”),
an unaffiliated SEC registered investment adviser as a TPMM to provide asset management
services to clients. The asset management services provided through the AE Wealth Management
Program are all wrap fee programs sponsored by AE Wealth Management, and not Spectrum
Advisors. As part of the AEWM program, Clients provide AEWM discretion to select third party,
non-affiliated investment managers (“Model Managers”) to design and manage model portfolios.
AEWM utilizes Edgetech, Milliman, Smart Veta, and Sterling Capital as money managers as an
option to manage client accounts. AEWM will select the model portfolio(s) that aligns with the
clients disclosed risk tolerance and investment objectives. To the extent AEWM is appointed to
provide advisory services to a client of Spectrum Advisors, such appointment includes the
delegation to AEWM of Spectrum Advisor’s discretionary authority to select/hire and fire model
managers on behalf of any client of Spectrum Advisors who participates in AEWM’s asset
management program. Further, Spectrum Advisors delegates to AEWM’s platform provider the
discretionary authority (based upon the selected Model Manager’s(s’) designated portfolio
model(s) and/or trade signals without first consulting with Client) to make all decisions to buy,
sell, or hold securities, cash, or other investments for such portion of each client’s assets that are
included in AEWM’s asset management program. This authority includes the ability to carry out
such decisions by giving instructions, on behalf of clients of Spectrum Advisor who participate in
AEWM’s asset management program, to brokers, dealers, and custodians.
Wrap Programs
We do not sponsor or function as a portfolio manager for any wrap fee programs. We however
refer suitable clients to TPMM’s that do offer a wrap fee program.
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EMoney Website
We provide access to a personalized website on eMoney to organize and aggregate all your
financial accounts available on the web.
Educational Seminars
Spectrum provides educational seminars. The educational seminars are designed for people who
are nearing or in retirement to grow their knowledge of the critical areas of retirement planning.
These educational seminars take place at various college campuses on a quarterly basis.
Investment Products
We will advise you regarding portfolio diversification utilizing common or preferred stocks,
options, mutual funds, warrants, rights, corporate municipal or government bonds, notes or bills,
options and futures contracts, partnership interests, and cash or cash equivalents.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2023, Spectrum had approximately $127,000,000 in discretionary assets under
management.