Trellis Advisors, LLC

Trellis Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 2005 by M. Ray Gilmour, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and discretionary investment management services. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, prioritizing clients' interests as fiduciaries. Clients engage Trellis for financial planning, asset allocation, investment policy development, and ongoing portfolio management. Trellis primarily implements investment recommendations with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers, with clients entering separate agreements with these managers. As of December 31, 2022, Trellis managed approximately $427.6 million of clients' assets on a discretionary basis. The firm charges fees based on a percentage of assets under management, with a minimum annual fee of $12,500. Fees are payable quarterly in advance and may be modified with 60 days' notice. Trellis does not charge performance-based fees and provides services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and various entities. The firm's investment strategies focus on core/satellite asset allocation, utilizing passively and actively managed funds. Trellis employs asset allocation, fundamental analysis, and third-party manager analysis in formulating investment advice. Clients receive regular account reviews and reports, with investment discretion granted to Trellis. Trellis does not vote proxies on behalf of clients and maintains strict privacy policies to safeguard client information. For more information, visit www.TrellisAdvisors.com or contact 509-925-6080.