
Bluesphere Advisors LLC Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure Effective: March 30, 2021 This Form ADV 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Bluesphere Advisors LLC (“Bluesphere” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (610) 277-1515 or by email at [email protected]. Bluesphere is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training. This Disclosure Brochure provides information to assist you in determining whether to retain the Advisor. Additional information about Bluesphere and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 283972. Bluesphere Advisors LLC 2108 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401 Phone: (610) 277-1515 | http://www.bluesphereadvisors.com Item 2 – Material Changes Bluesphere believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Bluesphere encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you may have with the Advisor. Material Changes The following material changes have been made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last filing and distribution to Clients: • The Advisor no longer offers a Wrap Program to Clients. Please see Item 4.D for additional information. The Advisor has also removed the Appendix 1 ("Wrap Fee Program Brochure") from this Disclosure Brochure. • The Advisor has amended the fee range as identified in Item 5 of this Disclosure Brochure. • The Advisor has begun recommending TD Ameritrade Institutional program (“TD Ameritrade”), to Clients for the custody of their account[s]. Please see Items 12 and 14 for additional information. • The Advisor no longer offers performance based fees to Clients. Please see Item 6 for this update. Future Changes From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs in the business practices of Bluesphere. You may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 283972. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time, by contacting the Advisor at (610) 277-1515 or by email at [email protected]. Bluesphere Advisors LLC 2 2108 Dekalb Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401 Phone: (610) 277-1515 | http://www.bluesphereadvisors.com Item 3 – Table of Contents Item 1 – Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................ 1 Item 2 – Material Changes ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Item 3 – Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Item 4 – Advisory Services..................................................................................................................................... 4 A. Firm Information ..............................................................................................................................................................4 B. Advisory Services Offered ...............................................................................................................................................4 C. Client Account Management ...........................................................................................................................................5 D. Wrap Fee Programs ........................................................................................................................................................5 E. Assets Under Management .............................................................................................................................................5 Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .......................................................................................................................... 5 A. Fees for Advisory Services ..............................................................................................................................................6 B. Fee Billing ........................................................................................................................................................................6 C. Other Fees and Expenses...............................................................................................................................................6 D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination ...................................................................................................................7 E. Compensation for Sales of Securities .............................................................................................................................7 Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 7 Item 7 – Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................................ 7 Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 7 A. Methods of Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................7 B. Risk of Loss .....................................................................................................................................................................8 Item 9 – Disciplinary Information .......................................................................................................................... 9 Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ............................................................................ 9 Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................. 9 A. Code of Ethics .................................................................................................................................................................9 B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ...........................................................................................................................9 C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .............................................................................................................9 D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client.......................................................................................................................9 Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................. 10 A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] .................................................................................................................................10 B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades ...............................................................................................................................10 Item 13 – Review of Accounts.............................................................................................................................. 11 A. Frequency of Reviews ...................................................................................................................................................11 B. Causes for Reviews.......................................................................................................................................................11 C. Review Reports .............................................................................................................................................................11 Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................................................... 11 A. Compensation Received by Bluesphere .......................................................................................................................11 B. Client Referrals from Solicitors ......................................................................................................................................12 Item 15 – Custody.................................................................................................................................................. 12 Item 16 – Investment Discretion .......................................................................................................................... 12 Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
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