Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. The name of the other business: Independent children's book author 2. Whether the business is investment-related: No 3. The address of the other business: 4212 Aspen Dr West Des Moines, IA 50265 4. The nature of the other business: Independent children's book author 5. The position: Author, self-publisher 6. Title, or relationship with the other business: Author, self-publisher 7. The start date: 06/01/2023 8. The approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 1hr/month 9. The number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 0hr/month 10. Duties relating to the other business: Maintain online book postings, partake in local author book signings/readings 1. The name of the other business: Holding Tiny Hands Foundation 2. Whether the business is investment-related: No 3. The address of the other business: 1113 NE 47th St Ankeny, IA 50021 4. The nature of the other business: Non-profit organization offering Neo-natal intensive care unit (NICU) family support 5. The position: Executive Director/ Board Member 6. Title, or relationship with the other business: Executive Director/ Board Member 7. The start date: 03/01/2024 8. The approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 15hr/month 9. The number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 0/month 10. Duties relating to the other business: Strategic planning, Fundraising, Board member selection, Administrative duties, Operations 1. The name of the other business: STEAM STARZ, LLC 2. Whether the business is investment-related: No 3. The address of the other business: 4212 Aspen Dr West Des Moines, IA 50265 4. The nature of the other business: Educational company 5. The position: Director of Operations 6. Title, or relationship with the other business: Director of Operations 7. The start date: 07/01/2023 8. The approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 10hr/month 9. The number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 0hr/month 10. Duties relating to the other business: Assist with STEAM class logistics (booking, set-up, tear down). Occasionally will help teach a class. 1. The name of the other business: Rental property 2. Whether the business is investment-related: No 3. The address of the other business: 592 Sienna Ridge Dr West Des Moines, IA 50266 4. The nature of the other business: Rental property 5. The position: Landlord 6. Title, or relationship with the other business: Landlord 7. The start date: 04/01/2022 8. The approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 1hr/month 9. The number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 0hr/month 10. Duties relating to the other business: Provide maintenance when needed. Manage expenses such as taxes, insurance, mortgage, HOA dues, etc. 1. The name of the other business: BidWell Benefits, LLC 2. Whether the business is investment-related: No 3. The address of the other business: 4212 Aspen Dr. West Des Moines, IA 50265 4. The nature of the other business: benefit auction services to help nonprofit organizations to raise money at their fundraiser events. 5. The position: Owner/Founder 6. Title, or relationship with the other business: Owner/Founder 7. The start date: 5/8/2025 8. The approximate number of hours/month devoted to the other business: 5-10 hrs. 9. The number of hours devoted to the other business during securities trading hours: 0 10. Duties relating to the other business: Sell auction items at fundraising events, arrange additional auction help if needed for bid spotting. Provide consulting to the nonprofit organization on which items to procure, the lineup of those items, etc.