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compliance tests that analyze information over time in order to identify unusual patterns, including,
for example, an analysis of the quality of brokerage executions (for the purpose of evaluating the adviser’s fulfillment of its duty of best execution), or
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an analysis of the portfolio turnover rate (to determine whether portfolio managers are overtrading
securities), or
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an analysis of the comparative performance of similarly managed accounts (to detect favoritism, misallocation of investment
opportunities, or other breaches of fiduciary responsibilities).
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any compliance matters that arose during the previous year
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any changes in the business activities of the adviser or its affiliates:
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any changes in the Advisers Act or applicable regulations that might suggest a need to revise the policies or procedures:
review http://www.sec.gov/rules/final.shtml
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Act with integrity, competence, dignity, and in an ethical manner when dealing with the public, clients, prospects,
employers and employees, colleagues in the investment profession, and other participants inthe global capital markets.
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I will not engage in any conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or commit any act that reflects
adversely on my integrity, trustworthiness, or professional competence.
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ii.
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If I provide investment advice to clients or prospective clients, I will make a reasonable inquiry into
the investment experience, risk and return objectives, and financial constraints of the client or prospective client before making any investment recommendation or taking investment action and will reassess and update this information as
needed. If I am responsible for managing a portfolio to a specific mandate, strategy, or style, I will only make investment recommendations or take investment actions that are consistent with the stated objectives, and constraints of the
portfolio.
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I will exercise diligence, independence, and thoroughness in conducting investment analysis, making
investment recommendations, and taking investment actions; and I will have a reasonable and adequate basis supported by appropriate research and investigation, for making any investment analysis, recommendation, and taking any action.
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I will create and maintain appropriate records to support my investment analyses, recommendations,
actions, performance, and other investment-related communications with clients and prospective clients.
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Upon request I will disclose to clients and prospective clients the basic format and general principles of
the investment processes by which investments are analyzed, securities are selected, and portfolios are constructed and will promptly disclose any changes that might materially affect those processes. I will use reasonable judgment in
identifying which factors are important to client investment analyses, recommendations, or actions and include those factors in communications with clients and prospective clients.
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vi.
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I will make full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair my
independence and objectivity or interfere with my respective duties to GPS, clients, or prospective clients. I will ensure that disclosures
are prominent, are delivered in plain language, and communicate the relevant information effectively.
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vii.
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I will not knowingly make any statement that misrepresents facts relating to investment analysis,
recommendations, actions, or other professional activities.
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I will not make or imply any assurances or guarantees regarding any investment except to communicate
accurate information regarding the characteristics and terms of the investment instrument and the issuer’s obligations under
the instrument.
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When I communicate investment performance information, I will make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is
fair, accurate, and complete.
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I will keep information about current, former, and prospective clients confidential unless: 1. the
information concerns illegal activities on the part of the client or prospective client, 2. disclosure is required by law, or 3. the client or prospective client provides written permission allowing disclosure of the information.
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xi.
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I will place the interests of GPS before my own and will not deprive the firm of the advantage of my
skills and abilities, divulge confidential information, or otherwise cause harm to the firm.
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xii.
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I will comply with the policies and procedures established by GPS to the extent that there is no conflict
with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
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xiii.
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I will make every effort to understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of any
government, governmental agency, regulatory organization, licensing agency, or professional association governing professional activities. I will not knowingly participate or assist in, and will dissociate myself from, any violation of such
laws, rules or regulations.
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xiv.
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I will make reasonable efforts to detect and prevent violations of applicable laws, rules, and regulations
by anyone subject to my supervision or authority.
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xv.
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If I possess material nonpublic information related to the value of an investment I will not act, or cause
others to act, on the information, until that information is made public.
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xvi.
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I will not offer, solicit, or accept any gift, benefit, compensation or consideration that could be
reasonably expected to compromise my own or another’s independence and objectivity. I will not accept gifts, benefits, compensation, or consideration that competes with, or might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest with
GPS unless I obtain written consent. Gifts of a nominal value (i.e., gifts whose reasonable aggregate value is no more than $25, customary business meals, entertainment (e.g., reasonable sporting events) and promotional items (e.g., pens, mugs,
T-Shirts) may be accepted.
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xvii.
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I will comply with trading restrictions for securities listed on the GPS approved list.
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xviii.
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I will disclose any Outside Business Activity: All covered person Board Memberships, advisory positions,
trade group positions, management positions or any involvement with public companies must be fully disclosed and submitted for prior approval to the CCO, except for purely charitable or civic involvements which do not impinge on the covered
persons work commitment to the Adviser.
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xix.
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I will provide the GPS compliance officer with duplicate trade confirmations and or account statements for
all personal securities accounts. I acknowledge in writing that all personal securities accounts and securities holdings have been reported to the GPS compliance officer.
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xx.
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I will refrain from buying and selling any and all individual securities, including shares full or
fractional of any or all electronically traded Funds (ETF’s) for my account(s). Selling a preexisting position is permitted. All open-end mutual funds are permitted. This includes immediate family members.
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xxi.
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I will not invest in IPO’s prior to secondary trading and must receive pre-clearance to invest in private
placements by the GPS compliance officer.
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xxii.
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I will promptly report any observed violations of this Code of Ethics to the GPS compliance officer.
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xxiii.
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I will promptly return a signed and dated acknowledgement of this Code of Ethics to the GPS compliance
officer.
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Compare the personal trading to any restricted lists
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ii.
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Assess whether the access person is trading for his own account in the same securities he is trading for clients, and if so,
whether the clients are receiving terms as favorable as the access person takes for himself.
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Periodically analyze the access person’s trading for patterns that may indicate abuse, including market timing.
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iv.
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Investigate any substantial disparities between the quality of performance the access person achieves for his own account
and that he achieves for clients; and
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Investigate any substantial disparities between the percentage of trades that are profitable when the access person trades
for his own account and the percentage that are profitable when he places trades for clients.
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