Labor Interpretive Bulletin 96-1). As such, the EX is not providing
fiduciary advice as defined by ERISA to the Plan participants. EX will not provide
investment advice concerning the prudence of any investment option or
combination of investment options for a particular participant or beneficiary under
the Plan.
• Assist in the group enrollment meetings designed to increase retirement plan
participation among the employees and investment and financial understanding by
the employees.
EX may provide these services or, alternatively, may arrange for the Plan’s other providers
to offer these services, as agreed upon between EX and Client.
3. EX has no responsibility to provide services related to the following types of assets
(“Excluded Assets”):
• Employer securities;
• Real estate (except for real estate funds or publicly traded REITs);
• Stock brokerage accounts or mutual fund windows;
• Participant loans;
• Non-publicly traded partnership interests;
• Other non-publicly traded securities or property (other than collective trusts and
similar vehicles); or
• Other hard-to-value or illiquid securities or property.
Excluded Assets will not be included in calculation of Fees paid to the Adviser on the ERISA
Agreement. Specific services will be outlined in detail to each plan in the 408(b)2
disclosure.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONSULTING
Full Financial Plan
Financial planning services include a complete evaluation of a Client’s current and future
financial state and will be provided by using currently known variables to predict
future cash flows, asset values and withdrawal plans. EX will use current net worth, tax
liabilities, asset allocation, future retirement date and estate plans in developing financial
plans. Typical topics reviewed may include but are not limited to: financial goals, personal
financial consulting, investment analysis, retirement strategy, cash flow analysis,
risk
management, long-term investment and estate preservation.
Consultation Services
This service is appropriate for Clients who need assistance with individual topics. This is
not a detailed financial review and will not result in a complete financial plan. Client may
select individual topics above, or other topics as may be deemed appropriate. The
individual topics that will be included in this service will be outlined and agreed upon on
the financial planning and consulting agreement.
If a conflict of interest exists between the interests of EX and the interests of the Client, the
Client is under no obligation to act upon any recommendation. Implementation of any
recommendations will be at the discretion of the Client. If the Client elects to act on any of
the recommendations, the Client is under no obligation to affect the transaction through
EX. Financial plans and consultations will be completed and delivered inside of ninety (90)
days contingent upon timely delivery of all required documentation.
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
EX does not sponsor any wrap fee programs.
Client Assets under Management
Discretionary Amounts: Non-discretionary Amounts: Date Calculated:
$0 $0 3/1/2024