Vertex Planning Partners LLC

Item 5. Fees and Compensation
      Vertex Partners offers services on a fee basis, which includes fixed fees, as well as fees based upon assets
      under management. Additionally, certain of the Firm’s Supervised Persons, in their individual capacities,
      offers securities brokerage services and/or insurance products under a separate commission-based

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      arrangement. For investment management fees associated with participation in the Wrap Program, please
      see the Wrap Brochure.

      Financial Planning and Consulting Fees

      Vertex Partners charges a fixed and/or hourly fee for providing financial planning and consulting services
      under a stand-alone engagement. These fees are negotiable, but range from $500 to $15,000 depending
      upon the scope and complexity of the services and the professional rendering the financial planning and/or
      the consulting services. The fee can be for a defined project, such as the delivery of a plan, or for ongoing
      services. If the client engages the Firm for additional investment advisory services, Vertex Partners can
      offset all or a portion of its fees for those services based upon the amount paid for the financial planning
      and/or consulting services.

      The terms and conditions of the financial planning and/or consulting engagement are set forth in the
      Advisory Agreement. For project-based services Vertex Partners requires one-half of the fee (estimated
      hourly or fixed) payable upon execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is due upon
      delivery of the financial plan or completion of the agreed upon services. Ongoing services are charged as
      described in the investment management section, below. The Firm does not, however, take receipt of
      $1,200 or more in prepaid fees, six or more months in advance of services rendered.

      Investment Management Fees

      Vertex Partners offers investment management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets
      under the Firm’s management. This management fee varies between 30 and 200 basis points (0.30% –
      2.00%), depending upon the size and composition of a client’s portfolio, the type and amount of services
      rendered and the individual(s) providing the services.

      The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly, in advance, based upon the market value of the assets
      being managed by Vertex Partners on the last day of the previous quarter as determined by a party
      independent from the Firm (including the client’s custodian or another third-party).

      If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period, the fee
      payable with respect to such assets is adjusted to reflect the interim change in portfolio value. For the initial
      period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis. In the event the advisory agreement is
      terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated through the effective date of the termination and
      the outstanding or unearned portion of the fee is charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.

      Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client holdings (e.g.,
      held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), Vertex Partners can negotiate a
      fee rate that differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a conflict of interest exists for
      the Firm to recommend that clients engage Vertex Partners for additional services for compensation,
      including rolling over retirement accounts or moving other assets to the Firm’s management. Clients retain
      absolute discretion over all decisions regarding engaging the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon

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      any of the recommendations.

      Any LPL Program referenced above is subject to maximum fees, depending on which program is used.

      Retirement Plan Consulting Fees
      Vertex Partners charges as fixed project-based fee to provide clients with retirement plan consulting
      services. Each engagement is individually negotiated and tailored to accommodate the needs of the
      individual plan sponsor, as memorialized in the Agreement. These fees vary, based on the scope of the
      services to be rendered, and ranges up to $15,000 per annum on a fixed fee basis depending upon services
      provided, the person providing the services, and the amount of assets to be advised on.

      Fee Discretion
      Vertex Partners may, in its sole discretion, negotiate to charge a lesser fee based upon certain criteria, such
      as anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional assets, dollar amount of assets to be
      managed, related accounts, account composition, pre-existing/legacy client relationship, account retention,
      pro bono activities, or competitive purposes.

      Additional Fees and Expenses
      In addition to the advisory fees paid to Vertex Partners, clients also incur certain charges imposed by other
      third parties, such as broker-dealers, custodians, trust companies, banks and other financial institutions
      (collectively “Financial Institutions”). These additional charges include securities brokerage commissions,
      transaction fees, custodial fees, fees attributable to alternative assets, fees charged by the Independent
      Managers, margin and other borrowing costs, charges imposed directly by a mutual fund or ETF in a client’s
      account, as disclosed in the fund’s prospectus (e.g., fund management fees and other fund expenses),
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Item 7. Types of Clients
      Vertex Partners offers services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and
      other business entities, and retirement and profit-sharing plans.