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ContentsMichaelWelz ................................................................................................................................................... 2
ChristianThomas ........................................................................................................................................... 5
AdamDavies ................................................................................................................................................... 7
ShawnHeron ................................................................................................................................................ 10
AndreaBongiovanni ..................................................................................................................................... 12
AlbaTedone .................................................................................................................................................. 15
JosephDeRosa .............................................................................................................................................. 17
TeodoraGrant ............................................................................................................................................... 20
PaulDenu ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
BinduPatel .................................................................................................................................................... 25
WilliamTremko ............................................................................................................................................ 27
ChristopherMartin ....................................................................................................................................... 30
BobCross ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
CarissaDunaway .......................................................................................................................................... 35
MatthewCross .............................................................................................................................................. 37
RichardHowell ............................................................................................................................................. 40
SarahBruno .................................................................................................................................................. 42
JamesFrits .................................................................................................................................................... 45
DallasOtter ................................................................................................................................................... 47
KyleRussell ................................................................................................................................................... 49
MichaelvanderVelden ................................................................................................................................ 52
TruongTang .................................................................................................................................................. 55
MatthewPearson .......................................................................................................................................... 57
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Item1‐CoverPage
MichaelWelz,CFA,CAIA,CIMA President and Chief Investment Officer
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 368-2908
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Michael Welz that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Michael Welz is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.MichaelWelz(bornin1970)Education: Master’sDegreeequivalent(DiplomVolkswirt)–Economics–UniversityofCologne
inGermany CFA(CharteredFinancialAnalyst)–ConferredbytheCFAInstitute,thisprofessional
designationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:•CompletetheCFAProgram‐ Self‐studyprogram(250hoursofstudyforeachofthe3levels) •PledgetoadheretotheCFAInstituteCodeofEthicsandStandardsofProfessionalConduct•Havefouryearsofqualifiedinvestmentworkexperience•BecomearegularmemberofCFAInstituteandapplyformembershiptoalocalCFAmembersociety.
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CAIA(CharteredAlternativeInvestmentAnalyst)–ConferredbytheCharteredAlternativeInvestmentAnalystAssociation,thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:Bachelor’sorequivalentdegreeandmorethanoneyearofbusinessexperienceinthefinancialindustry,or4yearsofexperienceinthefinancialindustry,andaself‐studycertificationprogramwhichrequiresthesuccessfulcompletionofboththeLevelIandLevelIIexaminations.
CIMA(CertifiedInvestmentManagementAnalyst)–ConferredbytheInvestmentManagementConsultantsAssociation(IMCA),thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3yearsoffinancialservicesexperienceandanacceptableregulatoryhistory.CandidatesmustpassanonlineQualificationExamination,successfullycompleteaone‐weekclassroomeducationprogramprovidedbyaRegisteredEducationProvideratanAACSBaccrediteduniversitybusinessschool,andpassanonlineCertificationExamination.CIMAdesigneesarerequiredtoadheretoIMCA’sCodeofProfessionalResponsibility,StandardsofPractice,andRulesandGuidelinesforUseoftheMarks.CIMAdesigneesmustreport40hoursofcontinuingeducationcredits,includingtwoethicshours,everytwoyearstomaintainthecertification.
Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2014topresent:PresidentandChiefInvestmentOfficeratUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2013topresent:ChiefInvestmentOfficeratUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2010to2012:SeniorInvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2005to2010:FinancialServicesAssociateatMerrillLynch
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.MichaelWelzisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.MichaelWelzholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series7(GeneralSecuritiesRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
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Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.MichaelWelzdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.
Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.MichaelWelz.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.MichaelWelz,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bytheCCOofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Welz’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
ChristianThomas,CFA,CIPM
Investment Consultant
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033 (860) 652-1006
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Christian Thomas that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Christian Thomas is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.ChristianThomas(bornin1984)Education: BA–Economics&PoliticalScience–UniversityofConnecticut MBAinFinance–UniversityofConnecticut CFA(CharteredFinancialAnalyst)–ConferredbytheCFAInstitute,thisprofessional
designationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:•CompletetheCFAProgram‐ Self‐studyprogram(250hoursofstudyforeachofthe3levels) •PledgetoadheretotheCFAInstituteCodeofEthicsandStandardsofProfessionalConduct•Havefouryearsofqualifiedinvestmentworkexperience•BecomearegularmemberofCFAInstituteandapplyformembershiptoalocalCFAmembersociety.
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CIPM(CertificateinInvestmentPerformanceMeasurement)–ConferredbytheCFAInstitute,thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:
•FouryearsofprofessionalexperienceintheinvestmentindustryorTwoyearsofprofessionalexperienceinoneormorepositionsentailingperformance‐relatedactivities•Two180‐minuteexaminations(closed‐book,proctored)
BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2014topresent:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 4/2014‐7/2014:BusinessDevelopmentConsultantatING 3/2013‐3/2014:PerformanceAnalystatSS&CTechnologies 12/2011‐2/2013:CreditAnalystatCitizensBank 6/2009‐11/2011:PlanManageratING
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.ChristianThomashasnootherbusinessactivitiesandthereforehasnoconflictsofinterestwithinhisrole.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.ChristianThomasdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.ChristianThomas.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.ChristianThomas,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Thomas’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
AdamDavies,CFA
Investment Consultant
900 South Gay Street, Suite 1796, Knoxville, TN 37902
(860) 652-1061
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Adam Davies that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Adam Davies is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.AdamDavies(bornin1987)Education: BS–Finance‐Wake Forest University Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination) CFA(CharteredFinancialAnalyst)–ConferredbytheCFAInstitute,thisprofessional
designationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:•CompletetheCFAProgram‐ Self‐studyprogram(250hoursofstudyforeachofthe3levels) •PledgetoadheretotheCFAInstituteCodeofEthicsandStandardsofProfessionalConduct•Havefouryearsofqualifiedinvestmentworkexperience•BecomearegularmemberofCFAInstituteandapplyformembershiptoalocalCFAmembersociety.
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BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2014–present:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2013–present:RelationshipManageratUSIConsultingGroup 2012–2013:BusinessAnalystatBNYMellon 2010‐2012:OperationsAdministratoratBNYMellon 2009:CollegeTreasuryServicesInternatBNYMellon 2008:CollegeWorkingCapitalSolutionsInternatBNYMellon
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.AdamDaviesisaRelationshipManagerwithUSIConsultingGroup,aregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc)andalsohashisTennesseeLife&HealthInsuranceLicense.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.AdamDaviesholdingtheseroles:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.AdamDaviesdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.AdamDavies.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.AdamDavies,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).
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Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Davies’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
ShawnHeron
Senior Investment Consultant
261 Madison Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY 10016
(212)-878-0406
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Shawn Heron that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Shawn Heron is available on the FINRA website at http://www.finra.org.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.ShawnHeron(bornin1965)Education: BS–BusinessAdministration–CollegeofWagnerCollege Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination) CIMA(CertifiedInvestmentManagementAnalyst)–ConferredbytheInvestment
ManagementConsultantsAssociation(IMCA),thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3yearsoffinancialservicesexperienceandanacceptableregulatoryhistory.CandidatesmustpassanonlineQualificationExamination,successfullycompleteaone‐weekclassroomeducationprogramprovidedbyaRegisteredEducationProvideratanAACSBaccrediteduniversitybusinessschool,andpassanonlineCertificationExamination.CIMAdesigneesarerequiredtoadheretoIMCA’sCodeofProfessionalResponsibility,StandardsofPractice,andRulesandGuidelinesforUseoftheMarks.CIMAdesignees
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mustreport40hoursofcontinuingeducationcredits,includingtwoethicshours,everytwoyearstomaintainthecertification.
BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2008topresent:SeniorInvestmentConsultantwithUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2002to2008:RelationshipManagerwithBlackRock/MerrillLynchInvestment
Managers 1999to2002:InvestmentAdvisorwithMerrillLynch 1997to1999:InvestmentAdvisorwithUBSPaineWebber
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.ShawnHeronisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.ShawnHeronholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials Series7(GeneralSecuritiesRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.ShawnHerondoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.ShawnHeron.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.ShawnHeron,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Heron’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
AndreaBongiovanni
Investment Consultant
95 Glastonbury Blvd. Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 368-2957
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mrs. Andrea Bongiovanni that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mrs. Andrea Bongiovanni’s available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mrs.AndreaBongiovanni(bornin1982)Education: AS–Ohio Valley University CurrentlypursuingherBSBAinFinancewithColoradoTechnicalUniversityOnline Certified Fund Specialist – (CFS) Conferredbythe Institute of Business and Finance,
thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:Abachelor'sdegree,or1yearoffinancialservicesworkexperience,thecandidatemustcompleteaSelfStudyProgram(6modules),threeexamsandacasestudy
CIMA(CertifiedInvestmentManagementAnalyst)–ConferredbytheInvestmentManagementConsultantsAssociation(IMCA),thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3yearsoffinancialservicesexperienceandanacceptableregulatoryhistory.Candidatesmustpassanonline
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QualificationExamination,successfullycompleteaone‐weekclassroomeducationprogramprovidedbyaRegisteredEducationProvideratanAACSBaccrediteduniversitybusinessschool,andpassanonlineCertificationExamination.CIMAdesigneesarerequiredtoadheretoIMCA’sCodeofProfessionalResponsibility,StandardsofPractice,andRulesandGuidelinesforUseoftheMarks.CIMAdesigneesmustreport40hoursofcontinuingeducationcredits,includingtwoethicshours,everytwoyearstomaintainthecertification.
Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2012–present:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2011–2012:SeniorInvestmentAnalystatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2007to2011:InvestmentAnalystatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2007: LoanOriginatoratMcCueMortgage 2006: RealtoratPrudentialPlatinumRealty
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mrs.AndreaBongiovannihasnootherbusinessactivitiesandthereforehasnoconflictsofinterestwithinherrole.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mrs.AndreaBongiovannidoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMrs.AndreaBongiovanni.TheadvisoryactivityofMrs.AndreaBongiovanni,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).
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Additionally,thefirmreviewsMrs.Bongiovanni’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
AlbaTedone
Investment Consultant
6501 South Fiddlers Green Circle Suite 100, Greenwood Village CO 80111
(303) 831-5204
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mrs. Alba Tedone that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mrs. Alba Tedone available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mrs.AlbaTedone(bornin1985)Education: BS–Finance‐CentralConnecticutStateUniversity Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2013–present:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2010–2013:InvestmentAnalystatUSIAdvisors,Inc.
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mrs.AlbaTedonehasnootherbusinessactivitiesandthereforehasnoconflictsofinterestwithinherrole.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mrs.AlbaTedonedoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMrs.AlbaTedone.TheadvisoryactivityofMrs.AlbaTedone,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMrs.Tedone’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
JosephDeRosa,CIMA Senior Investment Consultant
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033 (860) 652-1006
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Joseph DeRosa that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Joseph DeRosa is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.JosephDeRosa(bornin1975)Education: BS–Economics–CollegeofTheHolyCross PassedLevel1oftheCharteredFinancialAnalyst(“CFA”)program. CIMA(CertifiedInvestmentManagementAnalyst)–ConferredbytheInvestment
ManagementConsultantsAssociation(IMCA),thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3yearsoffinancialservicesexperienceandanacceptableregulatoryhistory.CandidatesmustpassanonlineQualificationExamination,successfullycompleteaone‐weekclassroomeducationprogramprovidedbyaRegisteredEducationProvideratanAACSBaccrediteduniversitybusinessschool,andpassanonlineCertificationExamination.CIMAdesigneesarerequiredtoadheretoIMCA’sCodeofProfessionalResponsibility,StandardsofPractice,andRulesandGuidelinesforUseoftheMarks.CIMAdesignees
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mustreport40hoursofcontinuingeducationcredits,includingtwoethicshours,everytwoyearstomaintainthecertification.
Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2015topresent:SeniorInvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2010to2015:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2000to2009:SeniorInvestmentConsultantatKalson&Associates
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.JosephDeRosaisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.JosephDeRosaholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.JosephDeRosadoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.JosephDeRosa.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.JosephDeRosa,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.DeRosa’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(Sarah
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Brunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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TeodoraGrant,MBA,CFP®,CLU®
Investment Consultant
2711 North Haskell Ave. Suite 2000, Dallas TX 75204 (214) 443-3113
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mrs. Teodora Grant that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mrs. Teodora Grant is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mrs.TeodoraGrant(bornin1979)Education: BS–Finance–SanDiegoStateUniversity MBA–TexasA&MUniversity Series66(UniformCombinedStateLawExamination) CFP(CERTIFIEDFINANCIALPLANNER®certificant)–ConferredbytheCFPBoard,this
professionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:Bachelor'sdegree(orhigher),CFPCertificationExamination,Threeyearsoffull‐timerelevantpersonalfinancialplanningexperienceisrequired,andCFP®CertificationApplication.CFP®certificationalsorequiresyoutoagreetoadheretoCFPBoard'sCodeofEthicsandProfessionalResponsibility,RulesofConductandFinancialPlanningPracticeStandards,andacknowledgeCFPBoard'srighttoenforcethemthroughitsDisciplinaryRulesandProcedures.
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BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2017topresent:InvestmentConsultantatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2015to2017:DirectorofFinancialPlanning&WealAdvisoratMassMutual 2010to2014:WealthManagementDirectorat1stGlobal
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mrs.TeodoraGrantisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.)andalsohasherTexasLifeInsuranceLicense.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMrs.TeodoraGrantholdingthisrole:assheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series7(GeneralSecuritiesRepresentative) CharteredLifeUnderwriter(CLU)®
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mrs.TeodoraGrantdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMrs.TeodoraGrant.TheadvisoryactivityofMrs.TeodoraGrant,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMrs.TeodoraGrant’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
PaulDenuRegional Presidentand Practice Leader of the Retirement Consulting division of USI
Consulting Group
261 Madison Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY 10016
(212)-878-0428
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Paul Denu that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Paul Denu is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.PaulDenu(bornin1965)Education: BA–Mathematics–WesternConnecticutStateUniversity Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination) EA(EnrolledActuary)–ConferredbytheJointBoardoftheDepartmentofTreasury
&DepartmentofLabor,thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3examinations
MAAA‐MemberoftheAmericanAcademyofActuaries–Requiresoneormoreofthefollowing:
o AssociateshipintheCasualtyActuarialSociety,associateshipintheSocietyofActuaries,M.S.P.A.orF.S.P.A.intheAmericanSocietyofPensionProfessionalsandActuaries,membershipintheConferenceofConsultingActuaries,
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enrolledactuarystatusunderTitle3,SectionCoftheEmployeeRetirementIncomeSecurityActof1974,fellowshipintheCanadianInstituteofActuaries,fellowshipintheInstitute&FacultyofActuaries,membershipintheColegioNacionaldeActuariosinMexico,fellowshipintheInstituteofActuariesofAustralia.AnyotheractuarialeducationalcredentialsmustbeapprovedbytheMembershipCommitteeandtheExecutiveCommittee.
o AresidentoftheUnitedStatesforatleastthreeyears,oranon‐residentornewresidentmustcertifytheirfamiliaritywithU.S.lawsandpracticesintheiractuarialpracticeareawhichisintendedtomeancasualty,health,life,andpension.
BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2012topresent:PresidentofNewYorkRegionfortheRetirementConsulting
divisionofUSIConsultingGroup 2010–2012:SeniorVicePresidentandPracticeLeaderfortheRetirement
ConsultingdivisionofUSIConsultingGroup 2007–2010:VicePresident/ProducerwithUSIConsultingGroup 2006–2007:DirectorofClientServiceswithUSIConsultingGroup
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.PaulDenuisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.).Mr.PaulDenuisalsothePresidentofNewYorkRegionfortheRetirementConsultingdivisionofUSIConsultingGroup.TherearepotentialconflictsofinterestinMr.PaulDenuholdingthisrolebecauseaportionoftherevenuethatisdirectlyrelatedtohisrecommendationsmayincreasehiscompensation.
USIAmanagesthispotentialconflictbyfullydisclosingtoclientsthetotalexpensesoftheproductandcompensationreceivedbyitsaffiliatesforthesaleoftheseproducts.TheyalsolimitMr.Denu’srecommendationstoanapprovedlistofinvestmentsandsubjecttheapprovedinvestmentstoaduediligenceprocess.Mr.Denu'srecommendationswillalsobesubjecttothesupervisionandoversightdelineatedinUSIA'sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresandwillbetestedforconsistencywiththeclient'sfinancialgoalsandobjectivesasoutlinedinthesupportingdocumentationprovidedbytheclient,includingattimeofacceptanceasanadvisoryclient.Thisdocumentationfrequentlyincludesadetailed
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InvestmentPolicyStatementadoptedbytheclientandprovidedtoUSIAforpurposesofformulatinginvestmentadvice.
Inaddition,forcertainclientssubjecttoERISAwhereUSIAassumesaFiduciaryrolewithrespecttoitsinvestmentadvice,totalrevenuereceivedbyaffiliatesforsecuritiesrecommendationsofMr.DenuissubjecttoareconciliationprocessthatcapsUSIA’sandMr.Denu’scompensationtonomorethantheadvisoryfeesquotedtotheclientattheonsetoftheengagement.
OtherCredentials Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination) Life/HealthVariableProductsinsurancelicenseinover20states
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.PaulDenudoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.PaulDenu.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.PaulDenuincludingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Denu’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
BinduPatel Senior Investment Analyst
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033
860-368-2977
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Ms. Bindu Patel that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Ms. Bindu Patel available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Ms.BinduPatel(bornin1974)Education: BAPsychology–UniversityofConnecticut Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)
BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): February2014topresent:SeniorInvestmentAnalystatUSIAdvisors,Inc. October2005toOctober2013:ManagerResearchAnalyst,AVPatINGInvestment
Management.
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Ms. Bindu Patel is a registered representative of USI Securities, Inc. (a securities broker-dealer Member FINRA/SIPC affiliated with USI Advisors, Inc.). The firm does not perceive a conflict of interest in Ms. Patel holding this role as she is a salaried employee, does not have product or revenue related sales goals, and is not compensated based upon commissions or revenue generated through the implementation of the investment advice that she provides.
OtherCredentials: Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLaw)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Ms. Patel does not receive any additional economic benefit from third parties for providing advisory services. Item6‐Supervision
USI Advisors, Inc. is responsible for the oversight of all of its supervised persons, including Ms. Patel. The advisory activity of Ms. Patel, including the investment advice that she provides, is reviewed, on an ongoing basis and (when possible) prior to dissemination, by the President of USI Advisors, Inc. (Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908). Additionally, the firm reviews Ms. Patel’s activities as part of an annual firm internal examination. This examination is conducted by the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer (SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929). The CCO assesses the adequacy of the firm’s policies, procedures and protocols and, on an ongoing basis, evaluates whether each supervised person is in compliance with both the firm’s Written Supervisory Procedures and its Code of Ethics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
WilliamTremko
President & CEO of USI Consulting Group
CEO of USI Advisors and USI Securities
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 368-2928
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. William Tremko that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. William Tremko is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.WilliamTremko(bornin1957)Education: BS–Mathematics–UniversityofConnecticut EA(EnrolledActuary)–ConferredbytheJointBoardoftheDepartmentofTreasury
&DepartmentofLabor,thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:3examinations
MAAA‐MemberoftheAmericanAcademyofActuaries–Requiresoneormoreofthefollowing:
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o AssociateshipintheCasualtyActuarialSociety,associateshipintheSocietyofActuaries,M.S.P.A.orF.S.P.A.intheAmericanSocietyofPensionProfessionalsandActuaries,membershipintheConferenceofConsultingActuaries,enrolledactuarystatusunderTitle3,SectionCoftheEmployeeRetirementIncomeSecurityActof1974,fellowshipintheCanadianInstituteofActuaries,fellowshipintheInstitute&FacultyofActuaries,membershipintheColegioNacionaldeActuariosinMexico,fellowshipintheInstituteofActuariesofAustralia.AnyotheractuarialeducationalcredentialsmustbeapprovedbytheMembershipCommitteeandtheExecutiveCommittee.
o AresidentoftheUnitedStatesforatleastthreeyears,oranon‐residentornewresidentmustcertifytheirfamiliaritywithU.S.lawsandpracticesintheiractuarialpracticeareawhichisintendedtomeancasualty,health,life,andpension.
FCA–FellowoftheConferenceofConsultingActuaries,requiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:
o Issubstantiallyengagedinconsultingactuarialpractice,inworkasanactuaryofagovernmentalunit,inworkasanEnrolledActuary,inworkataninsurancecompany,orinteachingactuarialscience;andsatisfiesanyoneofthefollowingthreecriteria:
o Hascompletedsixyearsofexperienceinresponsibleactuarialwork,threeofwhichareinactuarialconsulting,andsatisfiedtherequirementstobecomeanAssociateoftheConference.
o HasbeenanAssociateoftheConference(ACA)forthreeconsecutiveyearsandispracticingasaconsultant;or
o HasattainedthedesignationofFellowoftheCasualtyActuarialSociety(FCAS),FellowoftheSocietyofActuaries(FSA),FellowoftheAmericanSocietyofPensionProfessionalsandActuaries(FSPA),ortheequivalentdesignationforanyinternationalactuarialorganizationacceptedbytheConference.
Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2009topresent:PresidentandCEOofUSIConsultingGroup 1993–2009:ExecutiveVicePresidentofUSIConsultingGroup 1993–2004:PresidentofUSIAdvisors
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
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Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.WilliamTremkoisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.)andinsurancesub‐agentofUSIConsultingGroup.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.WilliamTremkoholdingtheseroles:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series7(GeneralSecuritiesRepresentative) Series26(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedPrincipal) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.WilliamTremkodoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,Mr.WilliamTremko.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.WilliamTremko,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Tremko’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
ChristopherMartin Senior Vice President and Practice Leader of USI Consulting Group’s Defined
Contribution department
95 Glastonbury Boulevard Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033 (860) 368-2935
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Christopher Martin that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Christopher Martin is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.ChristopherMartin(bornin1960)Education: BS–Business Finance–UniversityofConnecticut Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America Member,thisprofessionaldesignation
requiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements: afour‐modulecourseinwhicheachmoduleincludesatest
BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2000topresent:SeniorVicePresidentandPracticeLeaderofUSIConsultingGroup’s
DefinedContributiondepartment
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.ChristopherMartinisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.)andalsohashisConnecticutLifeInsuranceLicense.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.ChristopherMartinholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.ChristopherMartindoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.ChristopherMartin.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.ChristopherMartin,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Martin’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
BobCross,ASA,MAAA,FCA President of the Southeast and Midwest Region of USI Consulting Group
900 South Gay Street, Suite 1796, Knoxville, TN 37902 (865) 523-8353
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Bob Cross that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Bob Cross is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
BobCross(bornin1948)Education: BS–Mathematics–UniversityofTennessee Masters–ActuarialScience–GeorgiaStateUniversity ASA–AssociateoftheSocietyofActuaries–ConferredbytheSocietyofActuaries,
thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:5examinations,ane‐Learningcourse,validationofeducationalexperiencesoutsidetheSocietyofActuariesEducationsystem(VEE)inEconomics,CorporateFinance,andAppliedStatistics,andaprofessionalismseminar.
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MAAA‐MemberoftheAmericanAcademyofActuaries–Requiresoneormoreofthefollowing:
o AssociateshipintheCasualtyActuarialSociety,associateshipintheSocietyofActuaries,M.S.P.A.orF.S.P.A.intheAmericanSocietyofPensionProfessionalsandActuaries,membershipintheConferenceofConsultingActuaries,enrolledactuarystatusunderTitle3,SectionCoftheEmployeeRetirementIncomeSecurityActof1974,fellowshipintheCanadianInstituteofActuaries,fellowshipintheInstitute&FacultyofActuaries,membershipintheColegioNacionaldeActuariosinMexico,fellowshipintheInstituteofActuariesofAustralia.AnyotheractuarialeducationalcredentialsmustbeapprovedbytheMembershipCommitteeandtheExecutiveCommittee.
o AresidentoftheUnitedStatesforatleastthreeyears,oranon‐residentornewresidentmustcertifytheirfamiliaritywithU.S.lawsandpracticesintheiractuarialpracticeareawhichisintendedtomeancasualty,health,life,andpension.
FCA–FellowoftheConferenceofActuariesinPublicPractice–obtainedbyworkingataninsurancecompany,sixyearsactuarialexperiencewiththreeyearsinconsulting,andASA(Associate,SocietyofActuaries)
Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 1997topresent:PresidentoftheSoutheastandMidwestRegionofUSIConsulting
Group Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.BobCrossisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.).Mr.BobCrossisalsothePresidentoftheSoutheastandMidwestRegionofUSIConsultingGroup.TherearepotentialconflictsofinterestinMr.BobCrossholdingthisrolebecauseaportionoftherevenuethatisdirectlyrelatedtohisrecommendationsmayincreasehiscompensation.
USIAmanagesthispotentialconflictbyfullydisclosingtoclientsthetotalexpensesoftheproductandcompensationreceivedbyitsaffiliatesforthesaleoftheseproducts.TheyalsolimitMr.Cross'recommendationstoanapprovedlistofinvestmentsandsubjecttheapprovedinvestmentstoaduediligenceprocess.Mr.Cross'recommendationswillalsobe
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subjecttothesupervisionandoversightdelineatedinUSIA'sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresandwillbetestedforconsistencywiththeclient'sfinancialgoalsandobjectivesasoutlinedinthesupportingdocumentationprovidedbytheclient,includingattimeofacceptanceasanadvisoryclient.ThisdocumentationfrequentlyincludesadetailedInvestmentPolicyStatementadoptedbytheclientandprovidedtoUSIAforpurposesofformulatinginvestmentadvice.
Inaddition,forcertainclientssubjecttoERISAwhereUSIAassumesaFiduciaryrolewithrespecttoitsinvestmentadvice,totalrevenuereceivedbyaffiliatesforsecuritiesrecommendationsofMr.CrossissubjecttoareconciliationprocessthatcapsUSIA’sandMr.Cross’compensationtonomorethantheadvisoryfeesquotedtotheclientattheonsetoftheengagement.
OtherCredentials Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.BobCrossdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.BobCross.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.BobCross,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Cross’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
CarissaDunaway
Senior Consultant with USI Consulting Group
900 South Gay Street, Suite 1796, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-8353
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mrs. Carissa Dunaway that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mrs. Carissa Dunaway is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Carissa Dunaway. (bornin1978)Education: BA–Human Resource Development–The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2014topresent:VicePresident/SeniorConsultantwithUSIConsultingGroup 2013to2014:SeniorConsultantwithUSIConsultingGroup 2006to2013:ConsultantwithUSIConsultingGroup 2002to2006:BenefitsCoordinatorwithEdfinancialServices
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
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Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mrs.CarissaDunawayisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.),aConsultantwithUSIConsultingGroup,andalsohasherTennesseeLife&HealthInsuranceLicense.ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMrs.CarissaDunawayholdingtheseroles:assheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mrs.CarissaDunawaydoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMrs.CarissaDunaway.TheadvisoryactivityofMrs.CarissaDunaway,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMrs.Dunaway’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
MatthewCross
Vice President, Retirement Services with USI Consulting Group
900 South Gay Street, Suite 1796, Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 523-8353
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Matthew Cross that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Matthew Cross available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.MatthewCross(bornin1988)Education: BS–Finance‐Wake Forest University Series65(UniformInvestmentAdviserLawExamination)BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2016–present:VicePresident,RetirementServicesatUSIConsultingGroup 2011–2016:RelationshipManageratUSIConsultingGroup 2010‐2011:SeniorAssociateatFinardProperties 2009:CollegeFinanceInternatHarrah'sCherokeeCasino 2006–2010:StudentatWakeForestUniversity
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mr.MatthewCrossisaVicePresidentofRetirementServicesatUSIConsultingGroupandalsoaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.).TherearepotentialconflictsofinterestinMr.MatthewCrossholdingthisrolebecauseaportionoftherevenuethatisdirectlyrelatedtohisrecommendationsmayincreasehiscompensation.
USIAmanagesthispotentialconflictbyfullydisclosingtoclientsthetotalexpensesoftheproductandcompensationreceivedbyitsaffiliatesforthesaleoftheseproducts.TheyalsolimitMr.Cross’srecommendationstoanapprovedlistofinvestmentsandsubjecttheapprovedinvestmentstoaduediligenceprocess.Mr.Cross’srecommendationswillalsobesubjecttothesupervisionandoversightdelineatedinUSIA'sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresandwillbetestedforconsistencywiththeclient'sfinancialgoalsandobjectivesasoutlinedinthesupportingdocumentationprovidedbytheclient,includingattimeofacceptanceasanadvisoryclient.ThisdocumentationfrequentlyincludesadetailedInvestmentPolicyStatementadoptedbytheclientandprovidedtoUSIAforpurposesofformulatinginvestmentadvice.
Inaddition,forcertainclientssubjecttoERISAwhereUSIAassumesaFiduciaryrolewithrespecttoitsinvestmentadvice,totalrevenuereceivedbyaffiliatesforsecuritiesrecommendationsofMr.CrossissubjecttoareconciliationprocessthatcapsUSIA’sandMr.Cross’scompensationtonomorethantheadvisoryfeesquotedtotheclientattheonsetoftheengagement.
OtherCredentials:
Series6(InvestmentCompanyProducts/VariableContractsLimitedRepresentative) Series63(UniformSecuritiesAgentStateLawExamination)
Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.MatthewCrossdoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices.
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Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.MatthewCross.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.MatthewCross,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Cross’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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RichardHowell
Vice President of Retirement & Investment Services of the Retirement Consulting division of USI Consulting Group
261 Madison Avenue, 5th floor, New York, NY (212)-878-0406
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Richard Howell that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mr.RichardHowell(bornin1960)Education: BA–History–WakeForestUniversity CFP(CERTIFIEDFINANCIALPLANNER™certificant)–ConferredbytheCFPBoard,this
professionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:Bachelor'sdegree(orhigher),CFPCertificationExamination,Threeyearsoffull‐timerelevantpersonalfinancialplanningexperienceisrequired,andCFP®CertificationApplication.CFP®certificationalsorequiresyoutoagreetoadheretoCFPBoard'sCodeofEthicsandProfessionalResponsibility,RulesofConductandFinancialPlanningPracticeStandards,andacknowledgeCFPBoard'srighttoenforcethemthroughitsDisciplinaryRulesandProcedures.
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BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 1990topresent:VicePresidentofRetirement&InvestmentServicesofthe
RetirementConsultingdivisionofUSIConsultingGroup
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.RichardHowell’srole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides. Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mr.RichardHowelldoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.RichardHowell.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.RichardHowell,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides(whichisgenerallylimitedtodiscussionsregardingoverallinvestmentflexibilityandthenatureofvariousinvestmentplatforms),isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Howell’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBrunoat(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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Item1‐CoverPage
SarahBruno
Director of Operations & Chief Compliance Officer
95 Glastonbury Blvd. Suite 102, Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 368-2929
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mrs. Sarah Bruno that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mrs. Sarah Bruno is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperience
Mrs.SarahBruno(bornin1983)Education: BA–Mathematics–CentralConnecticutStateUniversity CertifiedFundSpecialist–(CFS)ConferredbytheInstituteofBusinessandFinance,
thisprofessionaldesignationrequiresindividualstomeetthefollowingrequirements:Abachelor'sdegree,or1yearoffinancialservicesworkexperience,thecandidatemustcompleteaSelfStudyProgram(6modules),threeexamsandacasestudy
Series66(UniformCombinedStateLawExamination)
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BusinessExperience(lastfiveyears): 2017topresent:DirectorofOperations&ChiefComplianceOfficeratUSIAdvisors,
Inc. 2015to2017:OperationsManager&ChiefComplianceOfficeratUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2010to2015:InvestmentAnalyst,TeamLeader,andChiefComplianceOfficeratUSI
Advisors,Inc. 2007to2010:InvestmentAnalystandTeamLeaderatUSIAdvisors,Inc. 2006to2007:InvestmentAnalystatUSIAdvisors,Inc.
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformation
Registeredinvestmentadvisersarerequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialtoyourevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivities
Mrs.SarahBrunoisaregisteredrepresentativeofUSISecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPCaffiliatedwithUSIAdvisors,Inc.).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMrs.SarahBrunoholdingthisrole:assheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
OtherCredentials: Series7(GeneralSecuritiesRepresentative)
Mrs.SarahBrunoalsoservesontheSchwabRetirementBusinessServicesAdvisoryBoard(the“Board”).USIAdvisorsInc.mayrecommendthatitsemployeebenefitplansponsorclientsestablishaccountswithCharlesSchwab&Co.,Inc.and/orCharlesSchwabBank(collectively“Schwab”)tomaintaincustodyoftheemployeebenefitplansponsorclients’employeebenefitplans’assetsandeffecttradesfortheaccountsestablishedatSchwabforsuchplans.Further,CharlesSchwabBankmayalsoserveasdirectedtrusteeforanemployeebenefitplan’sassets.TheBoardconsistsofapproximately21representativesofindependentinvestmentadvisoryorindependentrecordkeepingfirmswhohavebeeninvitedbySchwabmanagementtoparticipateinmeetingsanddiscussionsofSchwabRetirementBusinessServices’,servicesforindependentinvestmentadvisoryand/orrecordkeepingfirmsandtheiremployeebenefitplansponsorclients.Boardmembersserveforthree‐yearterms.Mrs.Bruno’stermends3/1/2020.BoardmembersenternondisclosureagreementswithSchwabunderwhichtheyagreenottodiscloseconfidentialinformationsharedwiththem.ThisinformationgenerallydoesnotincludematerialnonpublicinformationabouttheCharlesSchwabCorporation,whosecommonstockislistedfortradingontheNewYorkStockExchangeandtheNASDAQstockmarket(symbolSCHW).TheBoardmeetsinpersonapproximatelytwiceperyearandhasperiodicconferencecalls
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scheduledasneeded.BoardmembersarenotcompensatedbySchwabfortheirservice,butSchwabdoespayfororreimburseBoardmembers’travel,lodging,mealsandotherincidentalexpensesincurredinattendingBoardmeetings. Item5‐AdditionalCompensation
Mrs.SarahBrunodoesnotreceiveanyadditionaleconomicbenefitfromthirdpartiesforprovidingadvisoryservices. Item6‐Supervision
USIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMrs.SarahBruno.TheadvisoryactivityofMrs.SarahBruno,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatsheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).
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JamesFrits
Sales Executive, Executive Vice President
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. James Frits that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. James Frits is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceJamesFritsYearofBirth:1967Education:BachelorofArtsinEconomicsandAccountingfromClaremontMcKennaCollege,MBAinFinancefromUniversityofOregonBusinessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–USIAdvisors,Inc.2003to2017:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseanyoutsidebusinessactivitiesoroccupationforcompensationthatcouldpotentiallycreateaconflictofinterestwithclients.JamesFritsiscurrentlyadditionallyregisteredasaninvestmentadvisorrepresentativeforColumbiaPacificWealthManagement.ThisisalegacyadvisoryrolestemmingfromapriorbusinesslinewithinUSI,providinginvestmentadvisoryservicestoindividualhighnetworthclients.JamesFritsisnotacceptinganynewindividualinvestmentadvisoryclientsinthisrole.GiventhisroleisstaticandintendedtohelpservicethoseexistingclientswithnoconnectiontoUSIAdvisors,webelievetherearenoperceivedconflictsofinterestfromthisoutsidebusinessactivity
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationJamesFritsdoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.JamesFrits.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.JamesFrits,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Frits’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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DallasOtter
Sales Executive, Executive Vice President
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Dallas Otter that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Dallas Otter is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceDallasOtterYearofBirth:1958Education:AttendedHumboldtStateCollegeandBellevueCommunityCollege.Businessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–USIAdvisors,Inc.2003toPresent:InsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2003to2017:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesMr.DallasOtterisaregisteredrepresentativeofMHoldingsSecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPC).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.DallasOtterholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationDallasOtterdoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.DallasOtter.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.DallasOtter,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Otter’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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KyleRussell,AIF®
Sales Executive, Vice President
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Kyle Russell that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Kyle Russell is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceKyleRussellYearofBirth:1970Education:AssociateofArtsfromHighlineCommunityCollege.Certifications:
ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®andAIF®arefederally‐registeredprofessionalcertificationmarksgrantedbytheCenterforFiduciaryStudies,LLC,aFiduciary360(fi306)company.AnAccreditedInvestmentFiduciarycertificantmustdemonstratespecializedknowledgeoffiduciarystandardsofcareintheinvestmentmanagementprocess.ToattaintherighttousetheAIF®marks,anindividualmustsatisfactorilyfulfillthefollowingrequirements:
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Education–Completeacourseofstudyaddressingprudentpracticesforinvestmentfiduciaries
Examination–Passthecomprehensive,closed‐bookexamination,whichincludespracticalknowledgequestionsoveravarietyoftopicsrelatedtofiduciaryrules
Ethics–AgreetocomplywiththeAIF®CodeofEthics,whichisannuallyrenewed ContinuingEducation–Complete6hoursofcontinuingeducationannually
TolearnmoreabouttheAIF®designation,visitwww.fi360.com.Businessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–USIAdvisors,Inc.2004toPresent:InsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2004to2017:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesMr.KyleRussellisaregisteredrepresentativeofMHoldingsSecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPC).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.KyleRussellholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationKyleRusselldoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.KyleRussell.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.KyleRussell,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.Russell’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,procedures
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andprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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MichaelvanderVelden,AIF®
Sales Executive, Senior Vice President
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Michael van der Velden that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Michael van der Velden is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceMichaelvanderVeldenYearofBirth:1964Education:BachelorofArtsinFinanceandEconomicsfromUniversityofNotreDame.Certifications:
ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®andAIF®arefederally‐registeredprofessionalcertificationmarksgrantedbytheCenterforFiduciaryStudies,LLC,aFiduciary360(fi306)company.AnAccreditedInvestmentFiduciarycertificantmustdemonstratespecializedknowledgeoffiduciarystandardsofcareintheinvestmentmanagementprocess.ToattaintherighttousetheAIF®marks,anindividualmustsatisfactorilyfulfillthefollowingrequirements:
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Education–Completeacourseofstudyaddressingprudentpracticesforinvestmentfiduciaries
Examination–Passthecomprehensive,closed‐bookexamination,whichincludespracticalknowledgequestionsoveravarietyoftopicsrelatedtofiduciaryrules
Ethics–AgreetocomplywiththeAIF®CodeofEthics,whichisannuallyrenewed ContinuingEducation–Complete6hoursofcontinuingeducationannually
TolearnmoreabouttheAIF®designation,visitwww.fi360.com.Businessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–USIAdvisors,Inc.2003toPresent:InsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2003to2017:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesMr.MichaelvanderVeldenisaregisteredrepresentativeofMHoldingsSecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPC).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.MichaelvanderVeldenholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationMichaelvanderVeldendoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.MichaelvanderVelden.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.MichaelvanderVelden,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.vanderVelden’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,
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proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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TruongTang,AIF®
Assistant Vice President
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
860‐633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Truong Tang that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Truong Tang is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceTruongTangYearofBirth:1977Education:BachelorofArtsinEconomicsfromKnoxCollege.Certifications:
ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®ACCREDITEDINVESTMENTFIDUCIARY®andAIF®arefederally‐registeredprofessionalcertificationmarksgrantedbytheCenterforFiduciaryStudies,LLC,aFiduciary360(fi306)company.AnAccreditedInvestmentFiduciarycertificantmustdemonstratespecializedknowledgeoffiduciarystandardsofcareintheinvestmentmanagementprocess.ToattaintherighttousetheAIF®marks,anindividualmustsatisfactorilyfulfillthefollowingrequirements:
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Education–Completeacourseofstudyaddressingprudentpracticesforinvestmentfiduciaries
Examination–Passthecomprehensive,closed‐bookexamination,whichincludespracticalknowledgequestionsoveravarietyoftopicsrelatedtofiduciaryrules
Ethics–AgreetocomplywiththeAIF®CodeofEthics,whichisannuallyrenewed ContinuingEducation–Complete6hoursofcontinuingeducationannually
TolearnmoreabouttheAIF®designation,visitwww.fi360.com.Businessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentativeandAsstVicePresident–USIAdvisors,Inc.2015toPresent:InsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2001to2017:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2006to2015:InvestmentConsultantandInsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaKibble&Prentice,aUSICompany)
Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseanyoutsidebusinessactivitiesoroccupationforcompensationthatcouldpotentiallycreateaconflictofinterestwithclients.TruongTangisnotactivelyengagedinanysuchactivities.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationTruongTangdoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.TruongTang.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.TruongTang,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.TruongTang’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.
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MatthewPearson
Sales Executive
601 Union Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 441-6300
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USIAdvisors,Inc.
95GlastonburyBlvd.Suite102,Glastonbury,CT06033
(860)633‐5283
May1st,2017
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Mr. Matthew Pearson that supplements the USI Advisors, Inc. Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please contact Sarah Bruno at (860) 368-2929 if you did not receive USI Advisors, Inc.’s (“USI Advisors”) Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
Additional information about Mr. Michael van der Velden is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Item2‐EducationalBackgroundandBusinessExperienceMatthewPearsonYearofBirth:1988Education:BachelorofArtsinInternationalBusiness/EconomicsfromWesternWashingtonUniversity.Businessbackground:
2017toPresent:InvestmentAdviserRepresentative–USIAdvisors,Inc.2015toPresent:InsuranceAgent–Kibble&PrenticeHoldingCompany(dbaUSIKibble&Prentice)2014to2015:SalesAgent–NorthwesternMutualLifeInsuranceCo.
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Item3‐DisciplinaryInformationUSIAdvisorsisrequiredtodiscloseallmaterialfactsregardinganylegalordisciplinaryeventsthatwouldbematerialaclient’sevaluationofeachsupervisedpersonprovidinginvestmentadvice.NoinformationisapplicabletothisItem.
Item4‐OtherBusinessActivitiesMr.MatthewPearsonisaregisteredrepresentativeofMHoldingsSecurities,Inc.(asecuritiesbroker‐dealerMemberFINRA/SIPC).ThefirmdoesnotperceiveaconflictofinterestinMr.MatthewPearsonholdingthisrole:asheisasalariedemployee,doesnothaveproductorrevenuerelatedsalesgoals,andisnotcompensatedbaseduponcommissionsorrevenuegeneratedthroughtheimplementationoftheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides.
Item5‐AdditionalCompensationMatthewPearsondoesnotreceiveeconomicbenefitsforprovidingAdvisoryservices,otherthantheregularsalarypaidbyUSIAdvisors.
Item6‐SupervisionUSIAdvisors,Inc.isresponsiblefortheoversightofallofitssupervisedpersons,includingMr.MatthewPearson.TheadvisoryactivityofMr.MatthewPearson,includingtheinvestmentadvicethatheprovides,isreviewed,onanongoingbasisand(whenpossible)priortodissemination,bythePresidentofUSIAdvisors,Inc.(Mr.MichaelWelz,860‐368‐2908).Additionally,thefirmreviewsMr.MatthewPearson’sactivitiesaspartofanannualfirminternalexamination.Thisexaminationisconductedbythefirm’sChiefComplianceOfficer(SarahBruno(860)368‐2929).TheCCOassessestheadequacyofthefirm’spolicies,proceduresandprotocolsand,onanongoingbasis,evaluateswhethereachsupervisedpersonisincompliancewithboththefirm’sWrittenSupervisoryProceduresanditsCodeofEthics.