Clear Investment Research is an investment adviser registered with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) since August 2014 and is a limited liability company (LLC) formed under
the laws of the State of Georgia. Joseph Jennings is the Principal.
Description of Advisory Services
Retirement Consulting Services
We offer personalized retirement consulting services to companies offering qualified and non-qualified
retirement plans. A detailed description is provided in Item 5, Fees and Compensation, so that clients
and prospective clients can review the services and description of fees more thoroughly.
Asset Management Services
Clear Investment Research, LLC offers asset management services, which involves Clear Investment
Research, LLC providing you with continuous and ongoing supervision over your specified accounts.
You must appoint our firm as your investment adviser of record on specified accounts (collectively, the
“Account”). The Account consists only of separate account(s) held by qualified custodian(s) under your
name. The qualified custodians maintain physical custody of all funds and securities of the Account, and
you retain all rights of ownership (e.g., right to withdraw securities or cash, exercise or delegate proxy
voting and receive transaction confirmations) of the Account.
The Account is managed by us based on your financial situation, investment objectives and risk
tolerance. We actively monitor the Account and provide advice regarding buying, selling, reinvesting or
holding securities, cash or other investments of the Account.
We will need to obtain certain information from you to determine your financial situation and investment
objectives. You will be responsible for notifying us of any updates regarding your financial situation, risk
tolerance or investment objective and whether you wish to impose or modify existing investment
restrictions; however, we will contact you at least annually to discuss any changes or updates regarding
your financial situation, risk tolerance or investment objectives. We are always reasonably available to
consult with you relative to the status of your Account. You have the ability to impose reasonable
restrictions on the management of your accounts, including the ability to instruct us not to purchase
certain securities.
It is important that you understand that we manage investments for other clients and may give them
advice or take actions for them or for our personal accounts that is different from the advice we provide to
you or actions taken for you. We are not obligated to buy, sell or recommend to you any security or other
investment that we may buy, sell or recommend for any other clients or for our own accounts.
Conflicts may arise in the allocation of investment opportunities among accounts that we manage. We
strive to allocate investment opportunities believed to be appropriate for your account(s) and other
accounts advised by our firm among such accounts equitably and consistent with the best interests of all
accounts involved. However, there can be no assurance that a particular investment opportunity that
comes to our attention will be allocated in any particular manner. If we obtain material, non-public
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information about a security or its issuer that we may not lawfully use or disclose, we have absolutely no
obligation to disclose the information to any client or use it for any client’s benefit.
Financial Planning Services
Financial Planning Services begin with a data-gathering and analysis of the client’s stated needs,
financial goals and objectives,
risk tolerance, age, tax status, net worth, income and other relevant
factors. We will request input and information from the client, including financial information in
conjunction with past financial history, present financial condition, and investment goals. These may
include planning for short-term goals (such as college funding) or for long-term goals (such as retirement
planning) or other segments of an investment plan that may be desired. The information gathered for
review and assessment may vary, depending upon the individual needs and objectives as stated by the
client. Information presented by the client will be deemed reliable and current. The adviser may also
request information regarding the utilization of other Advisors (e.g., attorney, accountant, banker, etc.),
family background, and other circumstances that may affect the client economically, based upon what
information is reported by the client.
The Financial Planning Services can be included as a part of the Clear Investment Research Investment
Management Service and may involve the creation of capital accumulation or capital distribution plans, a
tax plan, and/or tracking the client’s annual savings progress. We may offer comprehensive planning
services, or the client may desire advice on certain planning components. We will assist the client with
the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial plan. Clear Investment Research can
tailor services as desired by the client. When Financial Planning Services only focus on certain areas of
client interests, needs or is otherwise limited, clients must understand that a client’s overall financial and
investment needs and objectives may not be considered as a result of time and/or service restraints
placed on our services.
The advice provided may include recommendations for updates and reviews. During the course of the
Investment Management engagement, we will remain available to the client for client-initiated updates
and annual reviews.
Limits Advice to Certain Types of Investments
We provide investment advice on any investment product that may be suitable for each client’s specific
circumstances, needs, goals and objectives.
It is not our typical investment strategy to attempt to time the market, but we may increase cash holdings
modestly as deemed appropriate based on your risk tolerance and our expectations of market
behavior. We may modify our investment strategy to accommodate special situations such as low basis
stock, stock options, legacy holdings, inheritances, closely held businesses, collectibles, or special tax
situations.
(Please refer to Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss for more
information.)
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Wrap Fee Programs
Clear Investment Research does not offer or participate in wrap fee programs. Clear Investment
Research offers asset management services through a traditional fee based program. Clients may elect
to pay expenses under a “traditional” payment option meaning that advisory services are provided for a
fee but transaction services are billed separately on a per-transaction basis.
Tailor Advisory Services to Individual Needs of Clients
Our services are always provided based on clients’ specific needs. Clients have the ability to impose
restrictions on their accounts, including specific investment selections and sectors.
Client Assets Managed by Clear Investment Research
As of December 31, 2023, discretionary assets under management were $221,576,588.
As of December 31, 2023, non-discretionary assets under management were $5,623,182,802.