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1 Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement 3/30/ Second Street, #151 (415) Sacramento Office 6929 Sunrise Boulevard, #109 Citrus Heights, CA (926) Oregon Office 520 Terrace Street Ashland, OR (541) Santa Rosa Office 2788 Winberrie Knolls Santa Rosa, CA (707) Santa Cruz Office 8047 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA (831) This brochure supplement provides information about our supervised people that supplements Part 2A of Form ADV: Savant Investment Group, LLC (SIG) Firm Brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Alicia S. Laursen (415) if you did not receive SIG s brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement. Additional information about our supervised people is available on the SEC s website at by individual s names.

2 Burkhart, Thomas H. CEO, Born: 1938 The American College; MS, Financial Services; 1978 Indiana University; BS, Marketing; 1962 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Chairman, CEO, President; from 1991 to Present;. Thomas H. Burkhart has no reportable disciplinary history. Thomas H. Burkhart is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Thomas H. Burkhart does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Thomas H. Burkhart is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Thomas H. Burkhart does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Thomas H. Burkhart 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 130 (415) Direct (415) Fax tom@savantig.com Thomas H. Burkhart is supervised by Alicia S. Laursen. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Alicia S. Laursen is SIG s CFO/CCO and can be reached at

3 Filimon, Jeffrey E. Advisor, Born: 1960 Youngstown State University; BS, Business Administration, Marketing; 1983 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 03/2011 to Present;. First Clearing, LLC; Senior Vice President/Regional Sales Manager; from 09/2008 to 02/2011 Fidelity Investments; Vice President/Relationship Manager; from 02/2002 to 07/2008 Jeffrey E. Filimon has earned the following designations, and is in good standing with the granting authorities: Series 7 License; FINRA; 1998 Series 63 License; NASAA; 1998 Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); Center for Fiduciary Studies. LLC; 2011 Series 65 License; NASAA; 2011 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for these designations, please see the Jeffrey E. Filimon has no reportable disciplinary history. Jeffrey E. Filimon 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 114 (415) Direct (415) Fax jeff@savantig.com Jeffrey E. Filimon is also engaged in the following investment-related activities: Registered representative of a broker-dealer Jeffrey E. Filimon does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Jeffrey E. Filimon is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Jeffrey E. Filimon does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Jeffrey E. Filimon is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

4 Gotterup, Jr., Knud B. Director of Retirement Plan Services, Born: 1963 University of Santa Clara; Economics. Savant Investment Group (SIG); Director of Retirement Plan Services; from 2003 to Present;. Sutter Starmont Asset Management; Advisor; Titan Advisors; Advisor; Savant Investment Group; Advisor; from 1997 to Knud B. Gotterup, Jr. has earned the following designations, and is in good standing with the granting authorities: Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS); College for Financial Planning; 2005 Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC (a Fiduciary 360 (fi360) company); 2009 Series 65 License; NASAA; 2002 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for these designations, please see the Knud B. Gotterup, Jr. 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 119 (415) Direct (415) Fax Knud B. Gotterup, Jr has no reportable disciplinary history. Knud B. Gotterup, Jr. is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Knud B. Gotterup, Jr. does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Knud B. Gotterup, Jr is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Knud B. Gotterup, Jr does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Knud B. Gotterup, Jr is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines and for the selection, monitoring and replacement of approved investment products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

5 Hood, Jr., Frederic C. Advisor, Born: 1952 Harvard Business School; MBA, Finance; 1990 Brown University; BA, Business Economics; 1988 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 2010 to Present; Oregon Office. Britt Festivals; Executive Director; from 2007 to 2009 Charles Schwab & Co; Director; from 1994 to 2007 Frederic C. Hood, Jr has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Series 65; NASAA; 2010 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Frederic C. Hood, Jr has no reportable disciplinary history. Frederic C. Hood, Jr. Oregon Office 520 Terrace Street Ashland, OR (415) Ext. 125 (541) Direct (541) Fax Frederic C. Hood, Jr. is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Frederic C. Hood, Jr does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Frederic C. Hood, Jr is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Frederic C. Hood, Jr does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Frederic C. Hood, Jr is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines and for the selection, monitoring and replacement of approved investment products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

6 Hunt, Pamela S. Advisor, Born: 1956 Mills College; BA, Administration & Legal Processes; 1979 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 04/1993 to Present;. Pamela S. Hunt has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Series 63 License; NASAA; 2007 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Pamela S. Hunt has no reportable disciplinary history. Pamela S. Hunt 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 116 (415) Direct (415) Fax Pamela S. Hunt is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Pamela S. Hunt does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Pamela S. Hunt is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Pamela S. Hunt does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Pamela S. Hunt is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

7 Johnston, D. Stuart SeniorAdvisor, Born: 1945 Indiana University; MBA, Business Economics; 1969 The Colorado College; BA, Business Administration; 1967 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Sr. Advisor; from 1999 to Present;. Arthur Andersen; Tax Consultant/Advisor, 13 years as Partner; from 1970 to 1999; San Francisco and Oakland offices. D. Stuart Johnston has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: CPA-Inactive; State of California; 1972 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the D. Stuart Johnston has no reportable disciplinary history. D. Stuart Johnston 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 120 (415) Direct (415) Fax D. Stuart Johnston is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. D. Stuart Johnston does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. D. Stuart Johnston is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. D. Stuart Johnston does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. D. Stuart Johnston is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines and for the selection, monitoring and replacement of approved investment products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

8 Lee, Derek S. Advisor, COO, Born: 1978 UC Berkeley; BA, Religious Studies; Savant Investment Group (SIG); Chief Operating Officer (COO); from 2011 to Present;. Savant Investment Group; Advisor; from 2007 to Present;. Harvest Valley Christian Church; Executive Director; from 2005 to Derek S. Lee has earned the following designations, and is in good standing with the granting authorities: Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC (a Fiduciary 360 (fi360) company); 2008 Series 65; NASAA; 2007 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for these designations, please see the Derek S. Lee has no reportable disciplinary history. Derek S. Lee 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 132 (415) Direct (415) Fax Derek S. Lee is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Derek S. Lee does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Derek S. Lee is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Derek S. Lee does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Derek S. Lee is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

9 Lummer, Scott L. CIO, Director of Research, Born: 1957 Purdue University; Ph.D., Finance; Purdue University; BS, Mathematics; Savant Investment Group (SIG); Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Director of Research; from 2010 to Present; Santa Rosa Office. Atlantic Asset Management; Director of Research; from 2003 to Scott L. Lummer has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); CFA Institute; 1987 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Scott L. Lummer has no reportable disciplinary history. Scott L. Lummer Santa Rosa Office 2788 Winberrie Knolls Santa Rosa, CA (415) Ext. 136 (415) Direct Scott L. Lummer is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Scott L. Lummer does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Scott L. Lummer is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Scott L. Lummer does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Scott L. Lummer is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

10 McMaster, Christopher N. Consultant, Born: 1940 Christopher N. McMaster 461 Second Street #151 (415) Cambridge University; MA, Economics/Law; 1962 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Consultant; from 2002 to Present; France. Christopher N. McMaster has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Series 65; NASAA; 2003 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Christopher N. McMaster has no reportable disciplinary history. Christopher N. McMaster is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Christopher N. McMaster does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Christopher N. McMaster is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Christopher N. McMaster does not receive any economic benefit from a nonadvisory client for the provision of advisory services. Christopher N. McMaster is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines and for the selection, monitoring and replacement of approved investment products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

11 Morrison, Sharon Advisor, Born: 1956 Seattle Pacific University; AA, Speech Communications; 1979 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 1996 to Present; Sacramento Office. Sharon Morrison has earned the following designations, and is in good standing with the granting authorities: Certified Financial Planner (CFP); College of Financial Planning; 1990 Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC (a Fiduciary 360 (fi360) company); 2008 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for these designations, please see the Sharon Morrison has no reportable disciplinary history. Sharon Morrison Sacramento Office 6929 Sunrise Boulevard, #109 Citrus Heights, CA (916) (916) Fax Sharon Morrison is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Sharon Morrison does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Sharon Morrison is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Sharon Morrison does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Sharon Morrison is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

12 Pinkney, Timothy Advisor, Born: 1948 California Lutheran University; BA, Speech Communications; 1970 Pepperdine University; MA, Human Resources Management; 1976 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 1996 to Present; Sacramento Office. Timothy Pinkney has earned the following designations, and is in good standing with the granting authorities: Certified Financial Planner (CFP); College for Financial Planning; 1986 Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC (a Fiduciary 360 (fi360) company); 2008 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for these designations, please see the Timothy Pinkney has no reportable disciplinary history. Timothy Pinkney Sacramento Office 6929 Sunrise Boulevard, #109 Citrus Heights, CA (916) (916) Fax Timothy Pinkney is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Timothy Pinkney does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Timothy Pinkney is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Timothy Pinkney does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Timothy Pinkney is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

13 Sims, Joseph J. Advisor, Born: 1969 San Francisco State University; BA, Political Science; 1993 Savant Investment Group (SIG); Advisor; from 2002 to Present;. Joseph J. Sims has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); CFA Institute; 2001 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Joseph J. Sims has no reportable disciplinary history. Joseph J. Sims 461 Second Street #151 (415) Ext. 111 (415) Direct (415) Fax Joseph J. Sims is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Joseph J. Sims does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Joseph J. Sims is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Joseph J. Sims does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Joseph J. Sims is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

14 Truman, Peter C. Advisor, Born: 1960 UC Berkeley; BS, Accounting; 1985 Savant Investment Group, (SIG); Advisor; from 10/1/2010 to present; Santa Cruz Office. PrintSmith, Inc.; President/Owner; from 1995 to present. Harbor Automotive Distributors; Controller; 1990 to Laventhol & Horwath; Accountant; 1985 to Peter Truman has earned the following designation, and is in good standing with the granting authority: Series 65 License; NASAA; 2010 For an explanation of the minimum qualifications required for this designation, please see the Peter Truman has no reportable disciplinary history. Peter C. Truman Santa Cruz Office 8047 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA (415) Ext. 137 (831) Direct Peter Truman is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. Peter Truman does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. Peter Truman is currently the President/Owner of PrintSmith, Inc., a printing company located in Aptos, CA. Peter s wife, Kimberly Truman will be taking over the printing operations so that Peter can concentrate on his Advisor responsibilities full-time beginning 9/1/11. Peter Truman does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. Peter Truman is supervised by Thomas H. Burkhart. All investment solutions provided to clients must be preapproved by SIG s Investment Committee, who is responsible for establishing firm wide portfolio construction guidelines products used in client portfolios. Thomas H. Burkhart is SIG s CEO and can be reached at

15 Form ADV Part 2B Professional Designation Qualifications: Professional Designation Qualifications Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS); College for Financial Planning; The AAMS designation certifies that the recipient has specialized knowledge of asset allocation and money management. To receive the AAMS designation, individuals must complete an educational program, pass a final examination, and agree to comply with the AAMS Code of Ethics. In order to maintain the AAMS designation, the individual must biannually renew their affirmation of the AAMS Code of Ethics and complete 16 hours of continuing education credits. Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF); The AIF designation certified that the recipient has specialized knowledge of fiduciary standards of care and their application to the investment management process. To receive the AIF designation, individuals must complete a training program, successfully pass a comprehensive, closed-book final examination under the supervision of a proctor and agree to abide by the AIF Code of Ethics. In order to maintain the AIF designation, the individual must annually renew their affirmation of the AIF Code of Ethics and complete six hours of continuing education credits. The certification is administered by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC (a Fiduciary360 (fi360) company). Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); CFA Institute; This designation is offered by the CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and Research (AIMR)). To obtain the CFA charter, candidates must successfully complete three difficult exams and gain at least three (3) years of qualifying work experience, among other requirements. In passing these exams, candidates demonstrate their competence, integrity and extensive knowledge in accounting, ethical and professional standards, economics, portfolio management and security analysis. CFA charter holders are also obligated to adhere to a strict code of ethics and standards governing their professional conduct. Certified Financial Planner (CFP); CFP Board of Standards, Inc.; The CFP designation is for individuals who have demonstrated competency in all areas of finance related to financial planning. Candidates complete studies on over 100 topics, including stocks, bonds, taxes, insurance, retirement planning and estate planning. In addition to passing the CFP certification exam, candidates must also complete qualifying work experience and agree to adhere to the CFP Board s code of ethics and professional responsibility and financial planning standards. Certified Public Accountant (CPA); State Board of Accountancy; In California, to earn the prestige associated with the CPA license, individuals are required to demonstrate their knowledge and competence by passing the Uniform CPA Exam, meeting high educational standards and completing a specified amount of general accounting experience. In order to maintain a CPA license, states require the completion of forty (40) hours of continuing professional education (CPE) each year. (Eighty (80) hours every two years) Additionally, all American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) members are required to follow a rigorous Code of Professional Conduct. An inactive designation indicates that the licensee is not actively practicing as a CPA. Registered Representative (RR); Persons associated with a member, including assistant officers other than principals, who are engaged in the investment banking or securities business for the member including the functions of supervision, solicitation, or conduct of business in securities or who are engaged in the training of persons associated with a member for any of these functions, are designated as representatives.

16 Form ADV Part 2B Professional Designation Qualifications: Categories of Representative Registration & Examination Requirements Series 7 License; FINRA; The Series 7 examination is the qualification examination for General Securities Registered Representatives. As a qualification examination, it is intended to safeguard the investing public by helping to ensure that registered representatives are competent to perform their jobs. Given this purpose, the Series 7 Examination seeks to measure accurately and reliably the degree to which each candidate possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the critical functions of a registered representative (RR). Series 63 License; NASAA; The Series 63 exam is designed to qualify candidates as securities agents. The examination covers the principles of state securities regulation reflected in the Uniform Securities Act (with the amendments adopted by NASAA and the rules prohibiting dishonest and unethical business practices). The examination is intended to provide a basis for state securities administrators to determine an applicant s knowledge and understanding of state law and regulations. Series 65 License; NASAA; The Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination was developed by NASAA in cooperation with representatives of the securities industry and industry associations. The Series 65 exam is designed to qualify candidates as investment adviser representatives. The exam covers topics that have been determined to be necessary to understand in order to provide investment advice to clients.