The United States Securities and Exchange Commission granted the investment adviser registration of EKS Associates (“EKS”) on August 26, 2014. The company was formed in October 2013. The firm’s principal owners are Darren Zagarola (CRD # 5121491), Howard Milove (CRD # 3230483) and Howard Hook (CRD # 4199828). Tracy A. Hagberg (CRD Number 1841992) is Chief Compliance Officer of the firm. The firm is not publicly owned or traded. The firm manages each client’s portfolio on an individualized basis, tailoring our services to the individual needs of clients. Clients can impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities. The firm does not sponsor any wrap programs. The amount of our assets under management as of December 31, 2023, is $254,537,637 which represents 283 accounts. Financial Planning We offer our clients a comprehensive range of financial planning services that are tailored to their specific needs and goals. Through a thorough analysis of their financial resources, we provide our clients with personalized financial programs that cover their present and future assets and liabilities, including insurance, savings, investments, and retirement benefits. Our financial planning services go beyond providing general recommendations for our clients. We provide specific actions that clients can take to achieve their financial objectives, such as acquiring insurance coverage, setting up an individual retirement account, or investing in certain securities. We also offer ongoing financial counseling, account reviews, securities research, and other advisory services related to investments. If needed, we can recommend the services of other professionals to implement our recommendations. However, our clients are not obligated to use any recommended professionals, and they retain absolute discretion over all such decisions. The scope of our financial planning services is outlined in the Financial Planning Agreement (“Agreement”) that clients sign with us. We strongly encourage our clients to renew their financial planning services annually to review and update our previous recommendations and services, ensuring that their financial plans remain aligned with their evolving needs and goals. Investment Implementation and Management

At times, we offer customized investment implementation services to our clients. We take the responsibility of making recommendations based on their financial plan and specific needs. After making recommendations, if our clients accept them, we implement them by executing the purchase or sale. However, we do not exercise discretionary authority, meaning all recommendations require approval from the client before implementation. The Client Agreement that clients sign with us outlines the investment implementation and asset management services we offer. This agreement ensures transparency and clarity in our services, allowing clients to understand the scope and terms of our engagement. Investment Advisory Services We offer investment advisory services aimed at constructing portfolios that achieve the highest possible returns without exceeding the client's risk tolerance. We review the client's asset allocation and provide advice on it, including regular supervisory and management services, economic advisory letters, articles, and other written materials. We monitor the client's investments and provide guidance on the investment and reinvestment of designated assets. Our investment advisory services do not require a minimum account balance. The annual fee for these services will not exceed 1.5% of the market value of assets and will be negotiated and agreed upon when the Investment Advisory Management Agreement ("Advisory Agreement") is signed. The fees are paid monthly or quarterly in advance. The Advisory Agreement can be terminated by either the client or us at any time by written notice. Our investment advisory services can be provided on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, as specified in the Advisory Agreement. If the client has given authorization, we use our discretion to determine the securities to be bought or sold and the amount. However, if the client has not given authorization, we will only execute transactions with the client's prior approval after providing recommendations. We strive to provide investment advisory services that meet our clients' specific needs and goals. Our investment approach is transparent, and we prioritize clear communication with our clients to ensure that they understand the services and fees involved.