Who We Are and What We Do!

FIRM OVERVIEW

Phone: 888-354-8499 x 701Email: [email protected]: www.T2Assetmgmt.com

Dan Timotic, CFAManaging PrincipalPortfolio Manager

2 TransAm Plaza DriveSuite 200Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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OUR FIRM

At T2 Asset Management, we understand

the unique challenges that come with

managing investments. With more than

100 years of combined experience, we

have served as a trusted partner of

individuals, families, and institutions

providing investment management

guidance and solutions based on a

thorough understanding of each client’s

situation and goals.

We bring proven expertise to bear on every

aspect of a client’s wealth—from

accumulation and growth through

preservation and distribution.

By taking an objective and proactive

approach that reflects the nuances and

complexities of each situation, we continue

to build trusted relationships.


MANAGING PRINCIPALS

Dan Timotic, CFA

Managing Principal

Portfolio Manager

Prior to founding T2 Asset Management, Dan held senior positions at some

of the largest investment firms in the country as a trader, portfolio

manager, and strategist. With over 20 years of professional experience,

Dan has managed billions of dollars for institutions, endowments,

foundations, pension plans and individuals. Dan received his MBA in

Finance from DePaul University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a

member of CFA Institute as well as CFA Society of Chicago.

Ken Tomko, CFA, CMT, CFP

Managing Principal

Portfolio Manager

Prior to founding T2 Asset Management, Ken spent nearly a decade as a

trader and financial advisor. As an experienced market technician, Ken

brings a strong background in model building and quantitative investment

management. Ken received his degree in Economics from Carnegie Mellon

University. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Market

Technician and Certified Financial Planner. He is a member of CFA Institute

and CFA Society of Chicago.


AFFILIATIONS – COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

Our clients’ assets are held at Charles Schwab, giving clients the security to know their money is always in their own control. Schwab has been focused on the individual investor for over 40 years and is entrusted with over $2 trillion in client assets.

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence. Their ultimate goal is to serve the greater good by creating an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow.

The Market Technicians Association is a not-for-profit professional regulatory organization servicing over 4,500 market analysis professionals in over 85 countries around the globe.

CFP Board is a non-profit organization acting in the public interest by fostering professional standards in personal financial planning through its setting and enforcement of the education, examination, experience, ethics and other requirements for CFP® certification.


OUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROCESS

As our client, you will benefit from a collaborative relationship that addresses—

and anticipates—your needs. We follow a rigorous and disciplined investment

management process that provides a structured approach while allowing for

careful customization as your unique needs and situation dictate.

We determine the appropriate allocation

of assets to realize your particular

objectives.

We identify the specific investments that align with and support your strategy.

Together, we define your needs, goals, and risk profile.

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We assess performance on a regular basis, making changes and refinements to your portfolio and strategy as needed.

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HELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DESTINATION – ONE STEP AT A TIME

Discovery Phase. In the early stages of our relationship, we will meet with you personally to

determine how we can help create a positive impact on your financial well-being. We will

assess your current and future objectives together. We will analyze your assets and identify

necessary adjustments to get you where you ultimately want to be.

Planning Phase. Between the Discovery and Implementation phases, we map out the details

of your investment approach to erase any uncertainty about how we will manage your assets.

By clearly defining our investment strategy, we will only move forward when you are

comfortable and ready.

Implementation Phase. With our plan in place, we will begin to implement your investment

strategy. About six weeks after we begin working together, we will meet to evaluate the early

progress of your account and make any necessary changes. We will also begin to develop

your financial plan which entails a comprehensive evaluation of the entire range of your

financial needs. By employing the expertise of professionals within our firm as well as within

our selected network, your plan will be customized to meet your specific needs.

Ongoing Review. Communication with our clients is critical for us to maintain an

understanding of your needs and situation. At our first regular progress meeting, we will

review your financial plan and make the necessary adjustments depending on any changes to

your situation. Following the first progress meeting, we will meet quarterly to ensure you are

staying on the right path to reach your goals.


OUR DIFFERENCE

Recognizing that no two clients are alike, we take the time to listen—and to

understand—your particular circumstances, goals, and aspirations. This

understanding serves as the basis from which we develop an integrated plan

that addresses every facet of your wealth. Our comprehensive approach is

designed to create a plan that achieves your near- and long-term goals.

When crafting an integrated wealth management plan, we draw on our

expertise in the following areas:

• Business succession

• Intergenerational wealth transfer

• Philanthropy

• Nonprofit Entities

• Financial planning

• Retirement income planning

• Estate planning

• Tax planning


INSTITUTIONAL THINKING FORINDIVIDUAL INVESTORS

We believe that individuals and families with significant wealth can benefit from

the rigor and sophistication that typically characterize institutional portfolio

management. Our approach to managing client assets is rooted in the following

core strengths:

Deep understanding. Before we invest any money for a client, we first

determine the client’s goals, tolerance for risk, and time horizon. We measure

these factors against our extensive knowledge of investments. Only then do we

consider asset allocation and diversification.

Disciplined portfolio construction. Based on the specifics of each client’s

situation, we provide exposure to an appropriate mix of traditional and

nontraditional assets. We also seek to provide diversification within each asset

class—across sectors, industries, and countries.

Rigorous oversight. When implementing a client’s investment strategy, we

use a stringent process to screen investments, selecting those that meet the

objectives established for that client. Once the appropriate selections have

been made, we provide ongoing oversight and make changes as appropriate.


CHOOSING THE RIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

The financial advisor you choose not only will have access to intimate detailed

information regarding your personal finances, but also will be the individual

entrusted to manage your financial future. Make sure your advisor has:

Strong ethics. The integrity of your advisor is of the utmost importance. It is

essential that you can be confident that your interests will always come first.

A global perspective. In an ever-changing global economy, your advisor

needs to have the resources and expertise to identify investment opportunities

both domestically and abroad.

Knowledge and experience. Managing your investments is about much more

than picking stocks or mutual funds; it requires an understanding of economics,

corporate finance, asset valuation, and portfolio construction and management.

Industry recognition. While there are a number of reputable credentials in

the financial industry, none are as rigorous or as widely respected as the

Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation.


THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXPERISE

Our team of experienced professionals has received expert designations that

demonstrate our commitment to providing the highest level of expertise to all of

our clients:

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - CFA charterholders are highly prized by

institutional money managers as investment analysts, strategists, pension fund managers

and mutual fund portfolio managers. CFA charterholders must pass a schedule of

extremely rigorous exams over a 3-year period and have four years of professional

investment experience. The curriculum includes subjects such as economics, financial

reporting and analysis, corporate finance, fixed income and equity analysis, derivatives,

alternative investments and wealth planning. Known as the gold standard of investment

management designations, charterholders are subject to the most rigorous ethical

standards in the industry.

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) - CFP® professionals must pass the comprehensive

CFP® Certification Exam, which tests their ability to apply financial planning knowledge to

real-life situations. They are also required to have several years of relevant financial

planning experience. The exam covers the financial planning process, tax planning,

employee benefits and retirement planning, estate planning, investment management

and insurance. This comprehensive exam ensures that a CFP® professional is highly

qualified to develop a financial plan for individuals and families. CFP® professionals are

held to the CFP Board’s standards of professional conduct that require them to put the

client’s interest ahead of their own at all times.


OUR INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

• We believe in the fundamental principles of strong diversification, low cost investing, and the idea that markets are best navigated with the avoidance of large losses.

• Our competitive advantage is being able to produce a more complete GLOBAL picture of the investment landscape. Successful investing requires the analysis of the economy, company balance sheets, earnings, market valuations, and finally market participants.

• We begin with a top-down global macroeconomic analysis including, but not limited to, fiscal policy, monetary policy, employment and earnings growth.

• Our focus is long-term investing to capture gains during rising markets. Equally important, we reduce risk during market declines to protect clients from significant losses. Managing risk is at the center of what we do for our clients in order to preserve gains and minimize losses.


TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT US AT:

T2 Asset Management, LLC2 Trans Am Plaza Drive

Suite 200Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Dan Timotic, CFAManaging PrincipalPortfolio Manager

Call: 888-354-8499 x 701Email: [email protected]

www.T2Assetmgmt.com

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