Revenue Sharing Disclosure
The following disclosure is being provided to you as a consumer of investment products and services. The purpose of the disclosure is to inform you of how Allen & Company of Florida, Inc. and its Financial Advisors may be compensated. This does not take the place of any prospectus or offering memorandum that should be review in making an investment decision.
WHAT FORMS OF COMPENSATION DOES ALLEN & COMPANY RECEIVE?
In the normal course of business, Allen & Company and its Financial Advisors receive compensation and other payments related to the sale of securities and providing investment advisory services. Among the types of revenue and compensation Allen & Company and its Financial Advisors receive are commissions, distribution fees, 12b-1 fees and reimbursement of training, educational, and forms of promotional expenses.
In addition to the above compensation, Allen & Company may enter into agreements to receive additional revenue, also known as revenue sharing.
WHAT IS REVENUE SHARING?
Revenue sharing means that Allen & Company accepts money from product sponsors such as mutual fund companies, insurance companies, and real estate investment trust (“REIT”) companies in addition to the sales revenue it earns when a customer purchases one of these products. These revenue sharing fees are frequently referred to due diligence or marketing allowances.
HOW IS THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE DETERMINED?
The amount of revenue Allen & Company receives from each product sponsor is based on the volume of sales Financial Advisors transact with each product sponsor, a percentage of assets held at the product sponsor, or a flat amount negotiated between the product sponsor and Allen & Company.
WHY DO PRODUCT SPONSORS SHARE REVENUE WITH ALLEN & COMPANY?
Revenue sharing is a way for product sponsors to advertise, to educate, and potentially increase sales.
DO FINANCIAL ADVISORS RECEIVE A REWARD OR BONUS FOR SELLING PRODUCTS OF PRODUCT SPONSORS WHO ARE REVENUE SHARING?
No. Allen & Company does not give Financial Advisors a reward or bonus for selling shares or products of the specific product sponsor. Financial Advisors recommend products based on each customer’s needs and objectives. Allen & Company does not permit or allow any form of sales contests based on specific products.
WHO RECEIVES THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE?
We use the additional revenue to support our marketing and training efforts.
HOW DOES ALLEN & COMPANY USE THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE?
We use the additional revenue to support our marketing and training efforts.
WHO CAN I CONTACT SHOULD I HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
If you still have questions, you may contact your Financial Advisor. Updated information about Allen and Company’s revenue sharing and differential cash compensation arrangements may be obtained by going to Allen and Company’s website (Regulatory Disclosure) or by calling your Financial Advisor at 1-800-950-2526.
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