Compliance & Transparency

Regulatory Disclosures

Full disclosure of our licensing status, regulatory standing, business practices, and the limitations of our educational content — as required for financial services transparency.

Important Notice: Balance Asset Management (operated by Balanced Trading LLC) is an educational content provider. We are not a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, commodity trading advisor, or financial planner. Nothing on this site constitutes investment, tax, or legal advice.

1Business Identity & Registration

This website, balanceassetmanagement.com (the "Site"), is owned and operated by Balanced Trading LLC, doing business as Balance Asset Management.

Legal EntityBalanced Trading LLC
DBA (Trade Name)Balance Asset Management
State of FormationCalifornia, United States
Business Address691 S. Milpitas Blvd, Suite 212, Milpitas, CA 95035
Primary Contactcontact@balanceassetmanagement.com
Operating JurisdictionUnited States

2Licensing & Regulatory Status

Balance Asset Management is an educational content business. The following table outlines our regulatory standing with respect to financial services categories:

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)Not registered. We do not provide personalized investment advice or manage client funds.
Broker-DealerNot registered. We do not execute trades or hold customer securities.
Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA)Not registered with the CFTC. We do not advise on commodity or futures trading.
Educational Content PublisherActive. We produce and distribute financial literacy resources, including the Market Basics Checklist.
TCPA Compliant CommunicationActive compliance program. All SMS and email marketing obtained through express written consent.
CAN-SPAM Act ComplianceAll commercial email includes required disclosures and unsubscribe mechanisms.

Because we are a financial education publisher — not a financial services firm — we are not subject to SEC, FINRA, or state securities registration requirements for investment advisors or broker-dealers. Consumers should seek advice from a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.

3Nature of Our Services

Balance Asset Management provides financial education resources — specifically, our flagship Market Basics Checklist — designed to improve the financial literacy of individual investors. Our services include:

We do not manage investment portfolios, execute securities transactions, provide personalized financial planning, or offer any product requiring a financial services license.

For a detailed explanation of how to engage with our services and what to expect, please see our Services & Onboarding page.

4No Investment Advice

All content on this Site and in our educational materials — including the Market Basics Checklist, emails, and any other communications — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute:

Nothing on this Site should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or trade any particular security, investment product, or asset class. Past performance referenced in our educational materials does not guarantee future results.

Always consult with a qualified, licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney before making financial decisions. The principles described in our educational content are general in nature and may not be appropriate for your individual financial situation.

For a broader general disclaimer, please also review our General Disclaimer.

5Risk Disclosure

Investing in financial markets involves significant risk. Balance Asset Management provides educational information about these risks, not advice on how to manage them for your individual circumstances. Key risks include, but are not limited to:

Market Risk

The value of securities and investment portfolios can decline due to broad market movements, economic conditions, geopolitical events, and other factors outside any investor's control. No investment strategy eliminates market risk entirely.

Liquidity Risk

Some investment assets may be difficult to sell quickly at fair market value. Investors should maintain an appropriate allocation of liquid assets for near-term needs.

Inflation Risk

Returns that do not outpace inflation reduce real purchasing power over time. Our educational materials discuss this risk in the context of long-term portfolio planning.

Concentration Risk

Portfolios that are not adequately diversified across asset classes, sectors, or geographies carry higher risk of significant loss from a single adverse event.

Educational Context Only: The risk scenarios described above are presented to improve financial literacy, not to predict or guarantee any specific outcomes. Individual risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial circumstances vary significantly.

6Communications Compliance (TCPA / CAN-SPAM)

SMS & Text Messaging (TCPA)

Balance Asset Management complies with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). SMS messages are sent only to individuals who have provided prior express written consent through our opt-in form. Specifically:

For the full SMS terms, see our SMS Terms of Service.

Email Marketing (CAN-SPAM)

All commercial email communications from Balance Asset Management comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Each email includes:

To unsubscribe from email communications, use the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us directly at contact@balanceassetmanagement.com.

7Affiliate & Compensation Disclosure

Balance Asset Management may periodically reference third-party products, services, platforms, or tools within its educational content. Where such references involve a material financial relationship — such as an affiliate commission or referral fee — this will be clearly disclosed in the relevant content.

Currently, our primary service is the free distribution of the Market Basics Checklist. We do not charge a fee for this resource. Future educational products or services, if offered, will be clearly priced and described before any purchase commitment is required.

We do not accept payment to influence the educational conclusions in our content. Any commercial relationships that exist are kept separate from the editorial integrity of our financial education materials.

8Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in our educational materials may discuss investment principles, historical market patterns, or general financial outcomes. These statements are educational in nature and are subject to the following cautions:

All references to market returns, investment frameworks, or financial principles in our content are intended solely to educate — not to predict, promise, or guarantee any particular financial outcome for any individual.

9Contact & Complaints

If you have questions about these disclosures, concerns about our communications practices, or wish to file a complaint, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing all inquiries and complaints promptly and transparently. If you believe we have not complied with applicable regulations, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can resolve the matter. You also have the right to file a complaint with the relevant state or federal regulatory authority.

Last Updated: February 14, 2026