Disclosures
Firm Overview
Uptick Partners, LLC (“Uptick Partners,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), doing business as Holistic Planning, is an SEC-registered investment adviser.
Holistic Planning is a marketing name (DBA) used by Uptick Partners, LLC.
Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Uptick Partners provides investment advisory services only in states where it is properly registered or exempt from registration requirements.
Use of This Website
This website is intended for general informational purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:
- Personalized investment advice
- A solicitation to buy or sell securities
- A recommendation for any specific investment strategy
An advisory relationship is only established through a signed Investment Advisory Agreement.
No Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including:
- Submitting a contact form
- Scheduling a meeting
- Sending an email
does not create an advisory relationship.
Please do not send confidential or sensitive information through this website or via email unless specifically requested through secure means.
Investment Risks
All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will be successful or achieve its intended objectives.
Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and any reference to a strategy should not be assumed to be suitable or profitable for any specific individual.
Content & Commentary
Certain portions of this website (including articles, newsletters, or commentary) may reflect opinions or market views as of a specific date.
Due to changing market conditions, such information may no longer be current and should not be relied upon as personalized advice.
Tax & Legal Disclosure
Uptick Partners may provide general tax planning as part of its investment advisory services. However, Uptick Partners is not a law firm or accounting firm.
Tax preparation and formal tax advice are provided only through a separate engagement with Holistic Tax Solutions, LLC or another qualified tax professional.
You should consult your tax advisor or attorney regarding your specific situation.
Affiliated Businesses & Conflicts of Interest
Uptick Partners is affiliated through common ownership with Holistic Tax Solutions, LLC (“HTS”), which provides tax preparation and related services.
Clients are not obligated to use HTS or any affiliated service provider. However, due to this relationship, a conflict of interest exists as Uptick Partners and/or its associated persons may benefit from referrals to HTS.
We strive to act in the best interest of our clients at all times and will disclose any material conflicts as they arise.
Testimonials & Endorsements
Testimonials, reviews, or endorsements may be provided by current or former clients or other individuals and may not be representative of the experience of all clients.
Unless otherwise disclosed, no compensation is provided for testimonials or endorsements.
Third-Party Links
This website may include links to third-party websites for your convenience.
Uptick Partners:
- Does not control these websites
- Does not endorse or guarantee their content
- Is not responsible for any information, products, or services provided
Use of third-party websites is at your own risk.
Tools & Calculators
Any calculators or tools provided on this website are for informational purposes only.
Results should not be considered personalized advice or a recommendation.
Advertising & Marketing Practices
We may use third-party platforms (such as Google, Meta, and LinkedIn), as well as marketing and analytics service providers, to support our marketing efforts.
These tools may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to analyze website activity, improve user experience, and support marketing efforts.
In some cases, we may work with third-party service providers that help identify or infer information about website visitors by linking website activity with publicly available information or other data sources. This may include business-related contact information or other identifiers.
We may use this information to better understand visitor interest and to deliver more relevant communications, including marketing outreach.
We may also use third-party service providers to assist with website analytics, visitor identification, and marketing activities.
We do not share sensitive financial or account information for advertising purposes.
For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
You may manage your cookie preferences or opt out of certain data uses through your browser settings.
Regulatory Information
For additional information about Uptick Partners, including our Form ADV and Form CRS, please visit:
https://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
You may also request a copy of these documents by contacting us.
Accuracy of Information
While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or relevance of any information on this website.
We assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions.
Linking Policy
Uptick Partners reserves the right to approve or deny any requests to link to this website.
We may remove linking permission at any time at our sole discretion.
Designation Disclosures
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is issued by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). Candidates for the CFP® certification must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university; have a minimum of three years of full‐time relevant personal financial planning experience; satisfy pre‐examination requirements and pass the CFP® exam; and meet the CFP Board’s fitness standards. After earning the certification, the holder must complete thirty hours of continuing education credits every two years. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The Certified Exit Planner Advisor (CEPA®) certification is issued by the Exit Planning Institute, Inc. (EPI). Candidates for the CEPA certification must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university; have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; complete the program of study; and pass a 3.5 hour closed-book proctored exam. After earning the certification, every three years the holder must complete forty hours of exit planning related professional development, agree in writing that they will adhere to the EPI Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, and re-attest that they have not been convicted of a felony related to the practice of exit planning.
The Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) certification is awarded by the College of Financial Planning® (CFP®). Individuals who hold the designation have completed a course of study encompassing investments, insurance, tax, retirement, and estate planning issues. Additionally, individuals must pass an end-of-course examination that tests their ability to synthesize complex concepts and apply theoretical concepts to real-life situations. All designees have agreed to adhere to the Standards of Professional Conduct outlined by the CFP® and are subject to a disciplinary process. Designees renew their designation every two years by completing 16 hours of continuing education, reaffirming adherence to the Standards of Professional Conduct, and complying with self-disclosure requirements.
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a national professional certification. The State Boards of Accountancy determines the laws and rules for each state/jurisdiction. Educational requirements vary by state. Applicants for CPA licensure must meet sufficient requirements for education and experience and pass a national examination. Education and Examination CPAs are licensed and regulated by their state boards of accountancy. While state laws and regulations vary, the education, experience and testing requirements for licensure as a CPA generally include minimum college education (typically 150 credit hours with at least a baccalaureate degree and a concentration in accounting), minimum experience levels (most states require at least one year of experience providing services that involve the use of accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax or consulting skills, all of which must be achieved under the supervision of or verification by a CPA), and successful passage of the Uniform CPA Examination. Ongoing Requirements In order to maintain a CPA license, states generally require the completion of 40 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year (or 80 hours over a two-year period or 120 hours over a three-year period).