STRATEGIES

Three strategies. One foundation.

When a client asks "what should I do with this money?" -- you'll have a clear, well-constructed answer.

THE FOUNDATION

What every strategy shares.

Before the three strategies diverge into their distinct mandates, they share a common backbone -- the same methodology, the same governance, the same operational standards. These are the things a prospective advisor should be able to verify regardless of which strategy is under consideration.

Systematic framework
Every strategy operates within a documented rules-based framework. Rebalance triggers, position limits, risk budgets, and signal thresholds are defined in advance -- not invented during market stress.
Low-cost implementation
Strategies are built primarily through liquid ETFs. Share-class selection and cost efficiency are reviewed on a regular cadence -- cost drag compounds, and the methodology respects that.
Committee governance
The investment committee sets methodology, reviews exceptions, and signs off on strategic changes. Ryan Carrington, Steve Cannon, and John Carrington are accountable for what the strategies do and don't do.
Full documentation
Every trade is logged with its rationale. Methodology documents, risk frameworks, and review history are maintained and made available to advisors and their compliance teams on request.
Risk as foundation
Volatility, drawdown exposure, and correlation regimes are monitored continuously -- not as a quarterly report item, but as a constant input to the position-management process.
Tax-aware execution
Implementation is tax-aware at the trade level. Loss harvesting, wash-sale considerations, and holding-period sensitivity are part of the execution pipeline for taxable accounts.
01 -- STRATEGIC CORE

QPA Structured

A diversified strategic allocation, engineered for long holding periods.

THE MANDATE

QPA Structured is designed to serve as the strategic core of a long-horizon portfolio. It provides diversified exposure across global equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes through a systematic allocation framework -- with position sizing informed by volatility, correlation, and risk-budget considerations rather than fixed historical weights.

It is an evolution of the classic 60/40 framework, built for a market environment where the original 60/40 can no longer be counted on to behave the way it once did.

HOW IT WORKS
Cross-asset ETF universe
Global equity, fixed income, and diversifying asset classes accessed through liquid, low-cost ETFs -- screened on liquidity, expense ratio, and tracking quality.
Volatility-informed sizing
Position weights reflect estimated volatility contribution -- not arbitrary fixed percentages. Higher-volatility exposures get proportionally smaller allocations.
Risk-budget framework
Total portfolio risk is managed to a target range. Allocations adjust when volatility regimes shift so the portfolio's risk profile targets remain consistent with its mandate.
Correlation-aware diversification
Diversification benefits are evaluated on current correlation regimes, not historical averages. Concentrated common-factor exposure gets surfaced and constrained.
Threshold-based rebalancing
Rebalancing is triggered by drift thresholds, volatility changes, and cash flow events -- not arbitrary calendar dates. The strategy moves when conditions warrant, not when the quarter ends.
Tax-aware implementation
For taxable accounts, trade selection considers lot-level tax implications, loss harvesting opportunities, and holding-period sensitivities at execution.
INTENDED USE

Where Structured fits in a book.

The strategic core
For clients where the investment function is primarily about long-term compounding -- retirement portfolios, wealth preservation, multi-generational wealth.
Anchor for blended portfolios
When paired with QPA Momentum or other satellite strategies, Structured provides the stable core around which tactical exposures are built.
Alternative to traditional 60/40
For advisors evolving clients beyond traditional balanced allocations that no longer behave as designed, Structured is a natural progression rather than a disruptive pivot.
02 -- ADAPTIVE COMPLEMENT

QPA Momentum

Exposure that adapts, with discipline at the center.

THE MANDATE

QPA Momentum is designed to complement a strategic core with exposure that adapts to measurable shifts in market conditions. Rather than holding fixed allocations across all environments, the strategy uses systematic time-series signals to adjust positioning -- scaling exposure up when signals are constructive, scaling down when they deteriorate.

The goal isn't to forecast markets. It's to respond to them consistently -- applying a pre-defined framework every month, in every regime, without emotional override.

HOW IT WORKS
Time-series signal framework
Positioning reflects systematic measurements of trend, momentum, and volatility across liquid asset classes -- drawn from well-understood academic research, not proprietary pattern-matching.
Monthly reassessment
Signals are evaluated on a monthly cadence. Positions are adjusted when signal thresholds are crossed -- not on daily noise and not at arbitrary calendar points.
Volatility-aware scaling
Exposure intensity scales with estimated volatility conditions. The strategy naturally moderates position sizes as volatility rises, even when signals remain constructive.
Position and concentration limits
Hard caps on individual position sizes and common-factor exposures keep any single signal from dominating the portfolio's risk profile.
Turnover discipline
Signal confirmation requirements and minimum-move thresholds prevent unnecessary trading. The strategy adjusts when conditions warrant -- not every time a signal wobbles.
Signal-stability review
The investment committee regularly reviews signal performance characteristics. Signals that degrade structurally get retired; new signals are added only after extensive review.
INTENDED USE

Where Momentum fits in a book.

Paired with a strategic core
Momentum is designed to complement Structured or another long-horizon allocation -- adding systematic responsiveness without abandoning the core framework.
For clients with risk tolerance for tactical shifts
Momentum's adaptive positioning means exposure can move meaningfully between rebalances. It suits clients who understand and accept that variability.
Where disciplined responsiveness matters
For advisors who want systematic risk-on/risk-off behavior without the behavioral inconsistency that can affect discretionary approaches.
03 -- BUILT TO YOUR SPEC

QPA Custom

For clients whose situation doesn't fit a template.

THE MANDATE

Some clients don't fit a model. A concentrated position from a company exit. Large embedded gains. Specific ESG constraints. A legacy portfolio inherited mid-life. Multi-entity tax situations spanning trusts, retirement accounts, and taxable accounts -- each with its own rules.

QPA Custom is designed to build a portfolio around these constraints rather than force the constraints into a template. The systematic foundation stays -- documented rules, disciplined rebalancing, committee governance. What changes is the parameters. You tell us what the portfolio needs to handle. We build the systematic framework that handles it.

HOW IT WORKS
Constraint-based construction
Concentration rules, ESG screens, tax lot sensitivities, legacy holdings, sector caps -- constraints are defined upfront and encoded into the portfolio construction process from day one.
Systematic foundation preserved
Custom doesn't mean improvised. The same rules-based framework that governs Structured and Momentum applies -- just with parameters specific to this client's situation.
Tax-aware by design
For clients with embedded gains, concentrated positions, or multi-account tax situations, tax implications are considered at the construction stage -- not added on at year-end.
Structured discretionary overlay
Where a client's situation calls for judgment calls the systematic framework can't fully capture, overrides are structured, documented, and committee-reviewed -- not ad-hoc.
Governed by the investment committee
Custom mandates receive the same committee oversight as flagship strategies. The methodology adapts; the governance doesn't.
Fully documented from the start
Constraints, exceptions, and discretionary considerations are captured in writing at the outset. The portfolio's rulebook is explicit and reviewable by advisor, client, and compliance.
INTENDED USE

When Custom is the right answer.

Concentrated position situations
Post-exit clients with large single-stock holdings, legacy positions, or regulatory restrictions that make standard allocation models unworkable.
Complex tax considerations
Large embedded gains, multi-entity structures, trust and estate requirements, or specific loss-harvesting mandates that shape what the portfolio can and cannot do.
Specific values or screens
ESG mandates, sector exclusions, mission-aligned investing, or faith-based screens that require more than an off-the-shelf fund can deliver.
HOW TO START

Custom engagements begin with a conversation. Bring the constraint -- the concentrated position, the tax situation, the mandate specific to your client -- and we'll work through what a systematic framework built around it would look like.

Start a Custom conversation
FACT SHEETS

Performance data, properly disclosed.

QPA fact sheets contain hypothetical performance information with the full disclosures the SEC Marketing Rule requires. They're intended for investment professionals and prospective clients with the context to evaluate them -- which is why we provide them on request rather than posting them publicly.

WHAT A FACT SHEET CONTAINS
01
Strategy description and methodology
What the strategy does, how positions are selected, how rebalancing is triggered, what risk framework applies.
02
Hypothetical performance
Back-tested results across annualized, total, and annual return periods, with full Marketing Rule disclosures on methodology, assumptions, and limitations.
03
Risk metrics
Standard deviation, maximum drawdown, and Sharpe ratio across multiple time periods -- measured against benchmark comparisons where appropriate.
04
Benchmark comparisons
Performance and risk measures shown against relevant benchmark indexes, with disclosure of benchmark construction and appropriate caveats.
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Full regulatory disclosures
Key assumptions, limitations, fee treatment, and risks -- including the clear labeling of hypothetical performance the Marketing Rule requires.
REQUEST A FACT SHEET

Fact sheets are delivered by email, typically within one business day. Tell us which strategy interests you and where to send it.

STRATEGY OF INTEREST
By requesting a fact sheet, you confirm you are an investment professional or qualified prospective investor. Fact sheets contain hypothetical performance information and are intended for use in evaluating whether QPA's strategies may be appropriate for a given client situation.
Fact sheets are one piece of the picture. The conversation about whether a strategy fits your specific practice is the more important one.
DISCLOSURES

Important information.

The following disclosures accompany any discussion of QPA strategies. They describe the firm structure, investment risks, and the nature of performance information QPA may provide. Advisors and compliance teams may request the full disclosure documentation at any time.

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Firm structure and registration

Quant Portfolio Advisors is a DBA of Elysium Wealth Management, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser wholly owned by Elysium Holdings, LLC. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

Investment advisory services are offered through Elysium Wealth Management, LLC. Portfolio management services are offered separately as a subadvisor fee apart from Elysium's financial planning, consulting, or asset management services.

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Investment risks

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Different types of investments and strategies involve varying levels of risk, and there is no guarantee that any specific investment strategy will be profitable or suitable for an individual's financial situation.

Diversification and asset allocation do not ensure a profit or protect against loss. Portfolios may experience volatility and may not achieve their stated objectives. Future market conditions, interest rates, and economic factors may differ materially from those reflected in historical periods used in strategy design.

Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Hypothetical performance

Any performance figures shown in QPA fact sheets or related materials reflect hypothetical or back-tested results generated by applying QPA's proprietary methodology to historical market data. Hypothetical results do not represent actual trading in client accounts and were achieved with the benefit of hindsight.

Hypothetical results may not reflect the impact that material economic or market factors might have had on decision-making if actual client assets were being managed. Results are presented solely to illustrate how the strategy would have performed under the model's assumptions; they are not a promise or guarantee of future results.

Hypothetical results reflect deductions for assumed portfolio management fees and fund-level expenses. Results do not reflect advisory, custodial, or other client-specific fees. Actual client returns will vary. Real accounts may experience transaction costs, timing differences, cash flows, account restrictions, and tax effects that materially differ from modeled assumptions.

Data inputs may be revised and may contain survivorship or look-ahead biases. No client actually achieved the hypothetical returns shown, and results may over- or under-state performance that would have been realized.

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Benchmarks and comparisons

Benchmarks shown in QPA materials are provided for comparison purposes only and may not reflect the strategy's actual risk profile or investable constraints. Benchmark returns do not reflect deductions for management fees, transaction costs, or other expenses. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Specific benchmarks used in any fact sheet will be identified along with their construction methodology. Common reference points may include broad equity, fixed income, and balanced indexes published by third-party index providers.

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Regulatory documents and additional information

Form ADV Part 2A and Form CRS for Elysium Wealth Management, LLC are available upon request and are filed with the SEC. These documents contain important information about the firm's services, fees, conflicts of interest, and disciplinary history.

Upon request, QPA will provide the specific criteria and assumptions underlying any performance figures shown, including calculation methodology, fee and expense assumptions, data sources, model change history, and any periods of hypothetical versus live performance. Prospective investors should consider whether they have the analytical resources and financial experience to evaluate the information provided and should discuss individual circumstances with their financial advisor before making investment decisions.

BEYOND THE DOCUMENTS

Strategies are the start.
Fit is the conversation.

Fact sheets answer "what does this strategy do." The more useful question is how these strategies fit together in your book -- which clients, which combinations, what the rollout looks like in practice.

Thirty minutes. Bring your book, your constraints, your questions -- we'll work through what a fit might actually look like.