FAQs

Why is this acquisition happening?

This acquisition brings us greater scale and resources, including proven retirement plan expertise, more investment solutions, an expanded investment management team, and an East Coast service center. Together, we are forming a powerful combination that will allow us to increase and expand the level of support we provide you on many levels. As a result of the merger, EQIS Advisors will soon have access to 3D/L models including Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA Funds).

Will the two firms be combined?

EQIS and 3D/L will continue to operate as separate registered investment advisers following the close of the transaction, under the new parent Freedom Advisors Group. 

Is EQIS pursuing other acquisition opportunities?

With the ongoing input of our advisor partners, we will continue to look for ways to improve our offering, which may include more acquisitions.

Who will be running the new company?

Bob Herrmann will be CEO of the new parent Freedom Advisors Group and continue as CEO of the RIA EQIS Capital Management. John O’Connor will continue as President of the RIA 3D/L Capital Management. 

Who is 3D/L?

3D/L is a turnkey asset management platform founded in 2006 and based in Hartford, CT. The platform offers both internally-managed ETF and DFA mutual fund strategies as well as a wide array of sub-advised models from third-party providers. Their focus on strategic and dynamic model management, along with their personalized advisor and client service model, has made them a favorite for advisors in the retirement income space, among others.  Website: www.3dlfinancial.com

Where will the firm be headquartered?

EQIS will remain headquartered in San Rafael, CA. 3D/L will remain headquartered in Hartford, CT. Together we will also open an office in Denver.

Will my account be affected in any way?

No.  

Will my clients be affected in any way?

There will be no impact on you or your clients. Over the course of 2022, the greater scale and resources will have a positive impact, including proven retirement plan expertise, more investment solutions, an expanded investment management team, and an East Coast service center. We will expand the level of support we provide you on many levels, including EQIS Advisors having access to 3D/L models including Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA Funds).

Will the costs, fees, charges of your service change?

No.

Who will own the new firm?

Freedom Advisors Group LLC will now be the sole owner of 3D/L Capital Management, LLC, as well as owner of EQIS Capital Management, Inc.  The former owners of 3D/L Capital Management, LLC will own a minority equity interest in Freedom Advisors Group LLC.  The majority equity interest in Freedom Advisors Group LLC will be owned by EQIS Holding, Inc., which has a broad shareholder base, including a significant ownership position by Long Ridge Equity Partners, a New York City based growth equity fund.    

When will we get 3D Models?

We anticipate that in the next couple of months, the 3D Models will be added to the Freedom Advisors platform.