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CURIOSUS

Managed by Magnetic North Financial

The investment process, Curiosus, Latin for curious and inquisitive, was developed for investors
seeking long-term capital growth unbound from conventional equity allocation theory.
The investment team at Magnetic North Financial developed a specific algorithm using Starmine Analytics, owned by the LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), to analyze companies domestically and abroad using eight proprietary metrics (click here).

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Philosophy:
The core philosophy behind the Starmine analysis was to create a methodology for analyzing
companies unburdened by human opinion and equity asset allocation, and to look at the results of how each company performed using the eight metrics set out by the Starmine software.


The investment team at Magnetic North Financial looks at companies in the top 25% of each
metric and, more importantly, the combined rolling two-year average score delivered by
Starmine. The logic behind the rolling two-year average was to identify investments with
consistent results, leading to outperforming the firm's benchmarks discussed below.


It is important to note that we are not interested in fly-by-night strategies or the hot new tip. The investment team stays committed to investing in companies with consistent long-term
prospective growth, undeterred by noise from media and human emotion.


Data modeling:
The Curiosus approach was initially modeled seeking companies from a 50-50 blend of the
Russell 1000 growth and value indexes. Because data is set to strict data parameters, information is sourced from the above index. Still, ideas can also be developed from the Russell 2000 index, the FTSE 100, Financial Times Stock Exchange, FTSE Euro 100, and other global exchanges.


Execution:
Curiosus execution and positioning are an essential part of its success. Individual positions are initially created as a percentage of their respective Market Capitalization. This is important because global capital influxes can affect active manager positioning when experiencing aggressive dollar inflows or outflows in an index-led investment universe. The investment committee will create a new position based on the cap-weighted guidelines below:

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Market Capitalization above $400 billion is 4% of the portfolio
Market Capitalization of $100 billion to $400 billion is 2.5% of the portfolio
Market Capitalization below $100 billion is 1.5% of the portfolio​

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The manager can have 32-44 companies inside the process at any time to achieve the goals
set out by the investment committee. Individual exceptions and exclusions with market capitalization positioning can happen based on low Starmine scoring and/or a company review. It is also essential to recognize that this approach can create larger GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) weightings that may exceed investment tolerances for investments that are considered diversified.


Review:
Reviews and changes are critically important to the success of the portfolio. The investment team depends on the consistency of the Starmine scoring system. However, we also review each investment against its benchmark and industry peers. If a company has a Starmine score under our threshold and underperforms the committee's expectations, it will be replaced with a more suitable investment.


Please get in touch with Magnetic North Financial LLC for more information about how
Curiousus works.

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DISCLOSURES

This document does not constitute advice or a recommendation or offer to sell or a solicitation to deal in any security or financial product. It
is provided for information purposes only and on the understanding that the recipient has sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to
understand and make their own evaluation of the proposals and services described herein, any risks associated therewith and any related
legal, tax, accounting or other material considerations. To the extent that the reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any
specific issue discussed above to their specific portfolio or situation, prospective investors are encouraged to contact Magnetic North
Financial or consult with the professional advisor of their choosing.

 

Certain information contained herein has been obtained from third party sources and such information has not been independently verified
by Magnetic North Financial. No representation, warranty, or undertaking, expressed or implied, is given to the accuracy or completeness of
such information by Magnetic North Financial or any other person. While such sources are believed to be reliable, Magnetic North Financial
does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Magnetic North Financial does not undertake any
obligation to update the information contained herein as of any future date.


Certain information contained herein constitutes “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “continue,” or “believe,” or the negatives
thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events, results or actual
performance may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Nothing contained herein may
be relied upon as a guarantee, promise, assurance or a representation as to the future.


Any indices and other financial benchmarks shown are provided for illustrative purposes only, are unmanaged, reflect reinvestment of
income and dividends and do not reflect the impact of advisory fees. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Comparisons to indexes
have limitations because indexes have volatility and other material characteristics that may differ from a particular hedge fund. For
example, a hedge fund may typically hold substantially fewer securities than are contained in an index.


There is no guarantee that the investment objectives will be achieved. Moreover, the past performance is not a guarantee or indicator of
future results.


There is no guarantee that Magnetic North Financial will be successful in achieving the investment objectives of any Investor. Performance
data and risks are historical and are not indicative of future returns, and past performance of any investment manager or Magnetic North
Financial and their respective principals and employees is not a guarantee of future results. Investment in the selected portfolio strategy
shown herein entails various risks, including the risk of complete loss.


Performance variances among Investors may occur due to various factors, including the timing and amount of investment and general
market fluctuations. Investment returns may be volatile, especially over short time horizons.

This report presents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate
thus an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower
than return data quoted herein.


The portfolio performance presented in this report is hypothetical and based on simulated investments. Unlike the results shown in an actual
performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results
may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical
trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight.


No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.
Returns in this report are time-weighted returns (TWR). Returns include distribution income such as dividends. The simulation of model
portfolios does not take into account trading costs and tax implications.


The projections or other information generated by Kwanti Analytics regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are
hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results.


Performance is presented net of advisory fees. Other fees borne by investors and not included in this report are: commissions, custodial
charges and sales loads. If applicable, these fees will have a compounding effect on performance that can be material.


Services are provided under the name Magnetic North Financial, an operating name used by some investment adviser representatives (IARs)
of OneSeven ("OneSeven"). OneSeven is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. All titles listed for individuals associated with Magnetic North
Financial represent the individual's role with Magnetic North Financial, and not their role with OneSeven. Certain Advisory Persons, in their
individual capacities are also registered representatives of Fortune Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC ("Fortune"). As a registered
representative, securities may be offered through Fortune, which is separate from, and not affiliated with, OneSeven.

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Investment products are not FDIC insured, offer no bank guarantee, and may lose value. Please visit our website www.WeAreOneSeven.com for important disclosures.

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Charts, tables and graphs contained in this document are not intended to be used to assist prospective or actual Investors in determining
which securities to buy or sell or when to buy or sell securities. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation to buy or sell any
securities or to invest in any strategy.


The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal
value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The
current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The market values of the investments may fluctuate from day to day, causing investments to lose value. The risk of broad financial-system
stress or collapse triggered by the default of one or more financial institutions, resulting in a series of defaults by other interdependent
financial institutions. A portfolio will be actively managed, and turnover may, in response to market conditions, exceed 100%. A higher rate of

portfolio turnover increases brokerage and other expenses. High portfolio turnover may also result in the realization of substantial net short-
term capital gains, which may be taxable when distributed. The value of equity investments may fluctuate in response to the activities of

individual companies or because of market and economic conditions. These investments may decline over short- or long-term periods.
Investing in a limited number of issuers, industries, sectors or countries may subject the portfolio to greater volatility than one invested in a
larger or more diverse array of securities. Investing in foreign stocks may be more volatile because of political, regulatory, market and
economic uncertainties associated with them, especially in stocks of emerging or developing markets.


Performance results are net of transaction costs and reflect the reinvestment of dividends and other earnings. Net returns reflect the
deduction of the maximum advisory fee in effect for the respective period. Actual fees may vary depending on, among other things, the
applicable fee schedule and portfolio size. Fee information is available upon request. Results shown may be preliminary. Returns are
calculated in U.S. dollars. Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income and other earnings. Indexes are unmanaged, and investors cannot
invest directly in an index.


References to indexes and benchmarks are hypothetical illustrations of aggregate returns and do not reflect the performance of any actual
investment. Investors cannot invest in an index.


Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index: Measures the U.S. bond market and covers all major types of bonds, including taxable corporate bonds,
treasury bonds, and municipal bonds.


Russell 2000 Index TR: Measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index.


DEFINITIONS
Alpha: the excess return of the investment over the benchmark, after adjusting for risk. A positive value implies that the investment has
performed better than expected, relatively to its risk. The benchmark used for alpha calculation in this report is the S&P500 Index Total
Return.


Beta: the volatility of the investment compared to the volatility of the benchmark. A value lower than 1 indicates that the investment is less
volatile than the benchmark. A value greater than 1 indicates a higher volatility. The benchmark used for beta calculation in this report is the
Russell 1000 and 2000.


Fund expense ratio: for investment funds, the expense ratio as reported in the fund's prospectus.
Maximum drawdown: the largest percent retrenchment from an investment's peak value to the investment’s valley value for a given period.
Risk (Standard Deviation): a measure of dispersion of returns around their historical average. The higher the standard deviation, the more
widely the investment's returns vary over time.


Sharpe ratio: compares the investment return against the risk-free return (US Treasury Bill), after adjusting for risk. The greater the Sharpe
ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance.


Yield 12-month: the sum of distributions from the asset(s) over 12 trailing months, divided by the current market price of the asset(s).
Yield SEC: the annualized yield based on the 30-day period ending on the last day of previous month.


The information and analysis contained herein does not constitute investment advice offered by Kwanti and Morningstar, and is not
warranted to be correct, complete or accurate. Kwanti and Morningstar are not responsible for any damages or losses arising from use of this
information and analysis. Asset allocation data ©2024 Morningstar.


All rights reserved. The asset allocation data contained herein is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers.

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