Tidemark, LLC a Nevada limited liability company has been in business since 2023. The principal members
of Tidemark are Tyler Abney and Josh Stipcich.
Tidemark offers ongoing fee-only asset management services sponsored by LPL Financial, LLC (“LPL”), a
registered investment advisor and broker-dealer. The Adviser provides discretionary investment
management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, small businesses and institutional clients.
Additionally, Tidemark offers fee-only non-discretionary pension consulting services.
Asset Management Services
Our investment recommendations will generally include holdings regarding the following securities:
• Equities
• Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)
• Mutual funds
• Fixed Income securities
• Alternative investments
• Structured products
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives/restrictions, tolerance for
risk, liquidity and suitability.
LPL Financial
Tidemark directs its clients to its preferred custodian, LPL Financial (“LPL”), an SEC registered investment
adviser and broker-dealer. Tidemark provides advisory services through certain programs sponsored by
LPL. Below is a brief description of the LPL advisory program Tidemark utilizes:
Manager Access Select (MAS)
Manager Access Select offers clients the ability to participate in the Separately Managed Account
Platform (the “SMA Platform”) or the Model Portfolio Platform (the “MP Platform”). In the SMA Platform,
Tidemark will assist client in identifying a third party portfolio manager (SMA Portfolio Manager) from a
list of SMA Portfolio Managers made available by LPL, and the SMA Portfolio Manager manages client’s
assets on a discretionary basis. Tidemark will provide initial and ongoing assistance regarding the SMA
Portfolio Manager selection process. In the MP Platform, clients authorize LPL to direct the investment
and reinvestment of the assets in their accounts, in accordance with the selected model portfolio
provided by LPL’s Research Department or a third-party investment advisor.
A minimum account value of $50,000 is required for Manager Access Select, however, in certain
instances, the minimum account size may be lower or higher.
Model Wealth Portfolios Program (MWP)
MWP offers clients a professionally managed mutual fund asset allocation program. Tidemark will obtain
the necessary financial data from the client, assist the client in determining the suitability of the MWP
program and assist the client in setting an appropriate investment objective. Tidemark will initiate the
steps necessary to open an MWP account and have discretion to select a model portfolio designed by
LPL’s Research Department consistent with the client’s stated investment objective. LPL’s Research
Department, a third-party portfolio strategist and/or Advisor, through its IAR, may act as a portfolio
strategist responsible for selecting the mutual funds or ETFs within a model portfolio and for making
changes to the mutual funds or ETFs selected. The client will authorize LPL to act on a discretionary basis
to purchase and sell mutual funds and ETFs and to liquidate previously purchased securities. The client
will also authorize LPL to effect rebalancing for MWP accounts.
MWP requires a minimum asset value for a program account to be managed. The minimums vary
depending on the portfolio(s) selected and the account’s allocation amongst portfolios. The lowest
minimum for a portfolio is $25,000. In certain instances, a lower minimum for a portfolio is permitted.
Optimum Market Portfolios Program (OMP)
The Optimum Market Portfolios Program (“OMP”) offers clients the ability to participate in a
professionally managed asset allocation program using Optimum Funds shares. Under OMP, client will
authorize LPL on a discretionary basis to purchase and sell Optimum Funds pursuant to investment
objectives chosen by the client. Tidemark will assist the client in determining the suitability of OMP for
the client and assist the client in setting an appropriate investment objective. Tidemark will have
discretion to select a mutual fund asset allocation portfolio designed by LPL consistent with the client’s
investment objective. LPL will have discretion to purchase and sell Optimum Funds pursuant to the
portfolio selected for the client. LPL will also have authority to rebalance the account.
A minimum account value of $10,000 is required for OMP. In certain instances, LPL will permit a lower
minimum account size.
Personal Wealth Portfolios Program (PWP)
PWP offers clients an asset management account using asset allocation model portfolios designed by LPL.
Advisor will have discretion for selecting the asset allocation model portfolio based on client’s investment
objective. Tidemark will also have discretion for selecting third party money managers (PWP Advisors),
mutual funds and ETFs within each asset class of the model portfolio. LPL will act as the overlay portfolio
manager on all PWP accounts and will be authorized to purchase
and sell on a discretionary basis mutual
funds, ETFs and equity and fixed income securities.
A minimum account value of $250,000 is required for PWP. In certain instances, LPL will permit a lower
minimum account size.
Small Market Solution Program (SMS)
Under SMS, LPL Research (a team of investment professionals within LPL) creates and maintains a series
of different investment menus (“Investment Menus”) consisting of a mix of different asset classes and
investment vehicles (“investment options”) for clients that sponsor and maintain participant-directed
defined contribution plans (“Plan Sponsors”). The Plan Sponsor is responsible for selecting the Investment
Menu that it believes is appropriate based on the demographics and other characteristics of the Plan and
its participants. LPL Research is responsible for the selection and monitoring of the investment options
made available through Investment Menus (“Fiduciary Selection Services”). The investment options that
are offered through SMS are limited to the specific investments available through the record keeper that
the Plan Sponsor selects. The Plan Sponsor may only select an Investment Menu in its Under SMS, LPL
Research (a team of investment professionals within LPL) creates and maintains a series of different
investment menus (“Investment Menus”) consisting of a mix of different asset classes and investment
vehicles (“investment options”) for clients that sponsor and maintain participant-directed defined
contribution plans (“Plan Sponsors”). The Plan Sponsor is responsible for selecting the Investment Menu
that it believes is appropriate based on the demographics and other characteristics of the Plan and its
participants. LPL Research is responsible for the selection and monitoring of the investment options made
available through Investment Menus (“Fiduciary Selection Services”). The investment options that are
offered through SMS are limited to the specific investments available through the record keeper that the
Plan Sponsor selects. The Plan Sponsor may only select an Investment Menu in its entirety and does not
have the option to remove or substitute an investment option.
If the Plan is subject to ERISA, LPL will be a “fiduciary” and serve as “investment manager” (as that term is
defined in section 3(38) of ERISA) in connection with the Fiduciary Selection Services. None of the services
offered under SMS other than the Fiduciary Selection Services will constitute “investment advice” under
3(21)(A)(ii) of ERISA, or otherwise cause LPL or our firm to be deemed a fiduciary.
In addition to the Fiduciary Selection Services, Plan Sponsor may also select from a number of non-
fiduciary consulting services available under SMS that are provided by our firm. These consulting services
may include, but are not limited to: general education, and support regarding the Plan and the
investment options selected by Plan Sponsor; assistance regarding the selection of, and ongoing
relationship management for, record keepers and other third-party vendors; Plan participant enrollment
support; and participant-level education regarding investment in the Plan. These consulting services do
not include any individualized investment advice to the Plan Sponsor or Plan participants with respect to
Plan assets, and LPL and our firm do not act as fiduciaries under ERISA in providing such consulting
services.
Once the client's portfolio has been established, we review the portfolio at least monthly for high cash
levels and consistency of security holdings for the selected style.
Financial Planning & Consulting Services
Tidemark provides financial planning and consulting services consistent with the client’s financial and tax
status. Clients will receive a written financial plan, providing recommendations tailored to their stated
financial goals and objectives. In general, the financial plan may include a comprehensive review of client
investments and objectives, tax status, risk management strategies, retirements planning, insurance,
college planning, or estate planning.
Tidemark gathers required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gather
includes a client’s current financial status, future goals and attitudes toward risk, Related documents
supplied by the client are carefully reviewed and a written report is typically prepared.
A client is under no obligation to act on Tidemark’s financial planning recommendations. Should a client
choose to implement the recommendations in the plan, they are under no obligation to implement the
plan through the Advisors’ Asset Management Services. Tidemark suggests the client work closely with
his/her attorney, accountant or insurance agency. To the extent requested by a client, we may
recommend the services of other professionals. If a client engages any recommended professional and a
dispute arises thereafter relative to such engagement, the client agrees to seek recourse exclusively from
and against the engaged professional.
Tidemark does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
Assets Under Management
Tidemark is a newly formed investment adviser, so this is not applicable.