Advisory Firm
Signature Investment Advisors, LLC® ("SIA") has been providing Investment Advisory Services since 2011.
The firm is a Registered Investment Advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. SIA is wholly
owned by Signature Financial Service Group, LLC, which is owned primarily by a consortium of employees
and investors through Reverence Capital Partners Opportunities Fund V, L.P.
As of December 31, 2023, SIA has $4,162,828,816 of assets under supervision on a discretionary basis,
and $769,243,769 of assets under supervision on a non-discretionary basis.
Advisory Services
Clients, with their independent Financial Advisor, work with an SIA Relationship Manager to determine
the appropriate Investment Management Service to match the client’s need.
• Signature Elite
• Signature Allocation Series
• Signature Target Strategies
Signature Elite
SIA provides investment management services under a program called “Signature Elite.” Signature Elite is
a six-step investment management process designed to assist clients with their financial goals and
objectives.
• Determine investors needs and objectives
• Assess risk tolerance and investor suitability
• Review asset allocation
• Implement strategic plan
• Rebalance and monitor portfolio
• Report the results
Signature Elite is a non-discretionary service. Prior to making changes, SIA will make a recommendation
for client approval. If approved, the Financial Advisor will place the transaction. The portfolio is monitored
on a continuous basis.
Services are based on the individual needs of the client. An initial interview and data gathering
questionnaire are undertaken to determine the client’s financial situation and investment objectives.
When reviewing the asset allocation with clients, SIA may recommend stocks, bonds, open-end mutual
funds, closed-end mutual funds, exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), exchange traded notes (“ETNs”), unit
investment trusts, bank certificates of deposit, preferred stocks, options, structured products, hedge funds
and/or private placements.
SIA may also recommend portion(s) of the portfolio to a Third-Party Money Manager. The Third-Party
Money Manager will supervise that portion of the portfolio on a discretionary basis.
The advice provided by SIA under Signature Elite is limited to the security types and strategies mentioned
above. The client may impose reasonable restrictions on the management of the account. Restrictions are
subject to the SIA’s acceptance.
At least quarterly, SIA will notify the client in writing to contact SIA if there have been any changes in the
client’s financial situation, investment objectives or to impose or modify account restrictions. SIA will
contact or attempt to contact the client annually on these matters. It is the client’s responsibility to notify
SIA any time there are changes. Clients may call in at any time during normal business hours to discuss
directly with SIA about the client’s account, financial situation, or investment needs.
A qualified custodian maintains client funds and securities in a separate account for Client under Client’s
name. The client will retain rights of ownership of all securities and funds in the account to the same extent
as if the client held the securities and funds outside SIA. Clients will receive from the custodian timely
confirmations and at least quarterly statements containing a description of all transactions and all account
activity. In addition to custodial statements, SIA sends quarterly reports to clients.
Clients will also be working with their independent Financial Advisor that referred the Signature Elite
account. The independent Financial Advisor as “Soliciting Rep” on behalf of SIA may assist in the initial
data gathering and development of the Investment Policy Statement (“IPS”) in conjunction with the client.
However, all trading activity will be discussed between the client and SIA directly. The attached brochure
supplements give additional information on key persons.
Signature Allocation Series
SIA provides investment management services under a program called Signature Allocation Series (“SAS”).
SAS is a six-step investment management process designed to assist clients with their financial goals and
objectives. SAS uses the same six-step process used in Signature Elite.
SAS is a discretionary service. The portfolio is supervised (monitored) on a continuous basis by SIA’s Chief
Investment Officer (Deron McCoy) and his team. Mr. McCoy will rebalance the portfolio within the asset
allocation range as needed, without contacting the client. (Mr. McCoy’s brochure supplement is attached
to this brochure.) SIA will have the limited power of attorney to select securities to be bought and sold
(subject to the restrictions in the Investment Policy Statement), and the quantities. When reviewing the
asset allocation with clients, clients will work with their Relationship Manager and/or Financial Advisor to
create an Investment Policy Statement that will identify the asset allocation classes, investment styles,
and other guidelines.
Services are based on the individual needs of the client. An initial interview and data gathering
questionnaire are undertaken to determine the client’s financial situation and investment objectives. SAS
accounts may use stocks, bonds, open-end mutual funds, closed-end mutual funds, exchange traded funds
(“ETFs”), exchange traded notes (“ETNs”), unit investment trusts, bank certificates of deposit, preferred
stocks, options, structured products, hedge funds and/or private placements. The advice provided by SIA
under SAS is limited to the security types mentioned above. The client is given the opportunity to impose
reasonable restrictions on the management of the account. Buy / Sell restrictions must be symbol specific.
The security must have a symbol and be listed on an exchange. A buy / sell restriction cannot be based on
an idea, CUSIP, fund family, theme, bond or company name. The client is responsible for updating all buy
/ sell restriction instructions as necessary for situations including but not limited to conversions, symbol
changes or any other activity where the specific instructions SIA has on file no longer accurately represents
the instructions. Buy / sell restriction are subject to the manager’s acceptance.
At least quarterly, SIA will notify the client in writing to contact SIA if there have been any changes in the
client’s financial situation, investment objectives or to impose or modify account restrictions. SIA will
contact or attempt to contact the client annually on these matters. It is the client’s responsibility to notify
SIA any time there are changes. Clients may call in at any time during normal business hours to discuss
directly with SIA about the client’s account, financial situation, or investment needs.
A qualified custodian maintains client funds and securities in a separate account for the Client under
Client’s name. The client will retain rights of ownership of all securities
and funds in the account to the
same extent as if the client held the securities and funds outside SIA. Clients will receive from the
custodian/brokerage firm timely confirmations and at least quarterly statements containing a description
of all transactions and all account activity. In addition to custodial statements, SIA sends quarterly reports
to clients.
SAS Platforms
SAS consists of six model platforms (“S1, S2, S3, S4, S4+ & NTF”) with multiple asset classes, investment
styles and vehicles. Each platform employs different investment vehicles according to the chart below.
The Investment Policy Statement will indicate which platform is used as the base model, which can be
further customized based on client need.
Platform
Exchange
Traded Products Mutual Funds
Individual
Bonds
Individual
Stocks
No Transaction Fee
Mutual Funds
S1 X
S2 X X
S3 X X X
S4 X X X X
S4+ X X X X
NTF X
Signature Targeted Strategies
SIA provides investment management services under a program called Signature Targeted Strategies
(“STS”). STS is an investment management process designed to target specific investment objectives or
themes.
STS is a discretionary service. The portfolio is supervised (monitored) on a continuous basis by SIA’s Chief
Investment Officer (Deron McCoy) and his team. Mr. McCoy will rebalance or trade the account as needed,
without contacting the client. (Mr. McCoy’s brochure supplement is attached to this brochure.) STS
accounts may use stocks, bonds, open-end mutual funds, closed-end mutual funds, exchange traded funds
(“ETFs”), exchange traded notes (“ETNs”), unit investment trusts, bank certificates of deposit, preferred
stocks, options, structured products, hedge funds and/or private placements. SIA will have the limited
power of attorney to hire and fire sub-managers, select securities to be bought and sold, and the quantities
(subject to the restrictions in the Investment Policy Statement). The advice provided by SIA under STS is
limited to the security types mentioned above.
Services are based on the individual needs of the client pursuant to the theme as stated in the Investment
Policy Statement. An initial interview and data gathering questionnaire are undertaken to determine the
client’s financial situation and investment objectives. STS employs an active allocation approach that will
use a combination of the security types mentioned above and sub-managers to target the specific
investment objective or theme as stated in the Investment Policy Statement. The client is given the
opportunity to impose reasonable restrictions on the management of the account. Buy / Sell restrictions
must be symbol specific. The security must have a symbol and be listed on an exchange. A buy / sell
restriction cannot be based on an idea, CUSIP, fund family, theme, bond or company name. The client is
responsible for updating all buy / sell restriction instructions as necessary for situations including but not
limited to conversions, symbol changes or any other activity where the specific instructions SIA has on file
no longer accurately represents the instructions. Buy / sell restriction are subject to the manager’s
acceptance. Targeted Strategies are designed to be a part of, or supplement to, and not a substitute for,
an overall well-diversified investment portfolio.
At least quarterly, SIA will notify the client in writing to contact SIA if there have been any changes in the
client’s financial situation, investment objectives, or to impose or modify account restrictions. SIA will
contact or attempt to contact the client not less than annually on these matters. It is the client’s
responsibility to notify SIA at any time there are changes. Clients may call in at any time during normal
business hours to discuss directly with SIA about the client’s account, financial situation, or investment
needs.
A qualified custodian maintains client funds and securities in a separate account, for the Client, under the
Client’s name. The client will retain rights of ownership of all securities and funds in the account to the
same extent as if the client held the securities and funds outside SIA. Clients will receive from the
custodian/brokerage firm timely confirmations and at least quarterly statements containing a description
of all transactions and all account activity. In addition to custodial statements, SIA sends quarterly reports
to clients.
Sponsor Firm Model
SIA strategies are available to Financial Advisors and their End Clients through a turnkey asset management
program which is sponsored by a third-party investment advisory firm (the “Sponsor Firm,” “Envestnet”).
The Sponsor Firm provides independent Financial Advisors the ability to access the various strategies. Your
independent Financial Advisor will help you determine the appropriate strategies to invest in. The Sponsor
Firm will track and report SIA’s performance and will provide custodial and execution services for the end
Client’s account(s). SIA sends trade instructions to the Sponsor Firm for execution. The client may impose
reasonable restrictions on the management of the account. Restrictions are subject to acceptance by SIA
and Sponsor Firm.
When strategies are accessed via the Sponsor Firm, SIA does not have any direct agreement with the End
Client. Under the Sponsor Firm Model, SIA acts solely as strategist/model provider, and/or model manager
to Sponsor Firms. End Clients should consult their independent Financial Advisor or Sponsor Firms for more
information.
Distribution Partnerships
SIA enters into Distribution Support Agreements with selected third-party firms to enhance the
distribution and marketing of our investment advisory programs. These agreements are part of our
strategy to make our services accessible to a wider range of investors through established networks of
financial professionals.
Under these agreements, SIA compensates the third-party firms for allowing us access to their platforms
and for their support in promoting our investment advisory programs. This support may include, but is
not limited to, marketing assistance, provision of educational materials, and training for their affiliated
financial professionals.
It is important to note that the fees paid under these agreements are not for direct client referrals. Instead,
they are intended to facilitate the broader distribution of our services and to leverage the third-party
firms’ resources to better support financial professionals in offering our programs to their clients.
The terms of each Distribution Support Agreement, including the nature of the support provided and the
fees paid, are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Ancillary Services
Seminars: SIA provides seminar services. These seminars may include presentations on current events,
economic trends and cycles, market cycles, investment fundamentals, financial products, equities, fixed
income, alternative investments, and/or financial planning strategies. A fee is not charged to those in
attendance.