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| CRD # | 281285 |
| SEC # | 801-106953 |
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| AUM | 2,487.3 M (2026-03-31) |
| Employees | 384 (100% Investors, 94% Brokers) |
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| Phone | 844-553-9083 |
| Address | 303 E Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 |
| Source | [IAPD] [Website] |
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| Fees and Compensation — Form ADV Part 2A (3/31/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Portfolio Management Services
The annual fee for Portfolio Management Services ranges from 0.50% to 2.5%. Fees are
negotiable. Pershing will deduct our fee from your brokerage account quarterly in advance;
however, for the initial fee deduction, Pershing will deduct our fee at the beginning of the quarter
following the establishment of the account and will include a prorated fee for the initial quarter
in addition to the quarterly fee for the upcoming quarter. Subsequent fee deductions will be
made at the beginning of each quarter based on the value of the account assets as of the close
of business on the last business day of the preceding quarter. Certain accounts may establish
procedures to pay our fee directly rather than through a debit to the account. The fee schedule
may vary based upon portfolio size and other business considerations. You may terminate this
service at any time and a refund will be made on a pro-rata (by day) basis of any fees paid in
advance.
Non-Discretionary Investment Consulting Services
BLAS generally charges a fee for its Investment Consulting Services on an hourly rate basis, as set
forth in an Investment Consulting services contract between you and BLAS. BLAS, in its sole
discretion, may reduce or waive its Investment Consulting Services fee based upon certain criteria
(i.e. anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, related accounts,
implementation of recommendations with BLAS affiliates, negotiations with client, etc.).
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
Fees for the Retirement Plan Consulting Services ("Fees") are negotiable. The Fees will be determined
by reference to the value of assets held in custody by the Plan's custodian and will represent a pro rata
portion of an annual fee based on the value of such assets as set forth below.
Account Assets Maximum BLAS Retirement Plan
Consulting Fee
Greater than $4 million 0.30%
$2 million to $4 million 0.40%
$1 million to $2million 0.50%
$1 million and below 1.25%
We may modify or change the Fees specified herein but only upon notice to and acceptance by Sponsor
pursuant to the terms of the agreement. The Fees will be based on the value of the assets held in custody
by the Plan's custodian as of the last business day of the preceding fee period and will be payable in full
within thirty (30) days from the date of our invoice.
Depending upon the capabilities and requirements of the Plan’s recordkeeper or custodian, we may
collect our Fees in arrears or in advance. Typically, Sponsors instruct the Plan’s recordkeeper or custodian
to automatically deduct our Fees from the Plan account; however, in some cases a Sponsor may request
that we send invoices directly to the Sponsor or recordkeeper/custodian.
Sponsors receiving Retirement Plan Consulting Services may pay more than or less than a client
might otherwise pay if purchasing the Retirement Plan Consulting Services separately or through another
service provider. There are several factors that determine whether the costs would be more or less,
including, but not limited to, the size of the Plan, the specific investments made by the Plan, the number
of or locations of participants, the Retirement Plan Consulting Services offered by another service
provider, and the actual costs of Retirement Plan Consulting Services
purchased elsewhere. In light of the specific Retirement Plan Consulting Services offered by BLAS, the Fees
charged may be more or less than those of other similar service providers.
In determining the value of Plan assets for purposes of calculating any asset-based Fees, BLAS will rely
upon the valuation of assets provided by Sponsor or the Plan’s custodian or recordkeeper without
independent verification. If, however, there are circumstances which, in BLAS’ judgment, render the
custodian’s valuation inaccurate in which case BLAS will value securities listed on any national securities
exchange at the closing price on the principal exchange on which the securities are traded and will value
any other securities in a manner determined in good faith by BLAS to reflect fair market value. In all
events, any such valuation will not be any guarantee of the market value of any of the assets in the Plan.
Unless we agree otherwise, no adjustments or refunds will be made in respect of any period for (i)
appreciation or depreciation in the value of the Plan assets during that period or (ii) any partial withdrawal
of assets from the Plan during that period. If the Retirement Plan Consulting Services Agreement is
terminated by us or by the Sponsor, we will refund certain Fees to the Sponsor to the extent provided
under the terms of such agreement. Unless we agree otherwise, all Fees shall be based on the total value
of the assets in the Plan without regard to any debit balance.
Potential Conflicts of Interest:
Securities transactions for BLAS’ Portfolio Management Services clients are executed by Pershing through
a brokerage account held at Pershing on behalf of BLS, the introducing broker-dealer for your account,
and an affiliate of BLAS. Pershing is the clearing broker and custodian for your account.
We receive compensation as a result of our providing investment advisory services to our clients.
Depending on, among other things, the size of the account, changes in its value over time, the ability to
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| Account Minimums and Types of Clients — Form ADV Part 2A (3/31/2026) [Brochure] |
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Item 7 – Types of Clients
We offer Portfolio Management and Investment Consulting Services primarily to mass affluent
individuals and high-net worth individuals.
Our Retirement Plan Consulting Services are available to clients that are Sponsors or other fiduciaries to
Plans, including 401(k), 457(b), 403(b) and 401(a) plans. Plans include participant- directed defined
contribution plans and defined benefit plans. Plans may or may not be subject to ERISA.
Minimum Account Size
We do not require a minimum account size for opening or maintaining Portfolio Management Services
account or with respect to our Investment Consulting Services or Retirement Plan Consulting Services.
However, outside managers in BLAS Wrap Fee Programs may impose a minimum account size for opening
or maintaining an account. Please consult BLAS’ Wrap Fee Program Brochure(s) for further information. |
| AUM Breakdown | Accounts | AUM ($B) |
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| By Client Type | ||
| (a) Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 11,786 | 1.9 |
| (b) Individuals (high net worth individuals) | 4 | 0.0 |
| (c) Banking or thrift institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (d) Investment companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (e) Business development companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (f) Pooled investment vehicles | 0 | 0.0 |
| (g) Pension and profit sharing plans | 32 | 0.0 |
| (h) Charitable organizations | 0 | 0.0 |
| (i) State or municipal government entities | 0 | 0.0 |
| (j) Other investment advisers | 0 | 0.0 |
| (k) Insurance companies | 0 | 0.0 |
| (l) Sovereign wealth funds and foreign official institutions | 0 | 0.0 |
| (m) Corporations or other businesses not listed above | 0 | 0.0 |
| (n) Other | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 14,938 | 1.9 |
| By Discretionary | ||
| Discretionary | 14,906 | 1.9 |
| Non-Discretionary | 32 | 0.0 |
| Total | 14,938 | 1.9 |
| By Non-United States Persons | ||
| Non-United States Persons | 0.0 | |
| United States Persons | 1.9 | |
| Total | 14,938 | 1.9 |
| Firm Profile (Form ADV) | |
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