Fiduciary Counselors Inc..

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.

One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
JULIE BUENO, ET AL.
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Money Damages (Private/Civil Complaint)
Other Relief Sought: 
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/06/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, CASE 1:24-CV-00822-GTS-DJS
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE FIDUCIARY BREACH CASE WAS BROUGHT AGAINST VARIOUS DEFENDANTS INCLUDING GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY AND FIDUCIARY COUNSELORS
WITH RESPECT TO A PENSION RISK TRANSFER TRANSACTION IN WHICH WE SELECTED ATHENE TO PROVIDE AN ANNUITY CONTRACT. FIDUCIARY
COUNSELORS BELIEVES THE LAWSUIT IS COMPLETELY WITHOUT MERIT AND IS BASED ON FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND DISTORTIONS OF
THE OPERATION AND SAFETY OF ATHENE, THE STRUCTURAL PROTECTIONS PROVIDED BY ATHENE'S GUARANTEED SEPARATE ACCOUNTS, AND THE
ROBUST FIDUCIARY DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS WE FOLLOWED.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final

9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/10/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, THE MOTION TO DISMISS BY ALL DEFENDANTS WAS GRANTED AND THE CASE WAS DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO ALTER OR AMEND THE JUDGMENT AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT HAS BEEN BRIEFED AND IS
PENDING BEFORE THE COURT.

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE

No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
MARTHA BRENNAN CAMIRE, ET AL.
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Money Damages (Private/Civil Complaint)
Other Relief Sought: 
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/12/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CASE 1:24-CV-01062-LLA
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE FIDUCIARY BREACH CASE WAS BROUGHT AGAINST VARIOUS DEFENDANTS INCLUDING ALCOA AND FIDUCIARY COUNSELORS WITH RESPECT TO
CERTAIN PENSION RISK TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS IN WHICH WE SELECTED ATHENE TO PROVIDE ANNUITIES. FIDUCIARY COUNSELORS BELIEVES THE
LAWSUIT IS COMPLETELY WITHOUT MERIT AND IS BASED ON FUNDAMENTAL MISUNDERSTANDINGS AND DISTORTIONS OF THE OPERATION AND SAFETY
OF ATHENE, THE STRUCTURAL PROTECTIONS PROVIDED BY ATHENE'S GUARANTEED SEPARATE ACCOUNTS, AND THE ROBUST FIDUCIARY DUE
DILIGENCE PROCESS WE FOLLOWED IN EACH TRANSACTION.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
PLAINTIFFS FILED A NOTICE OF APPEAL ON MARCH 24, 2026 TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT.
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
Dismissed
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/28/2025
 Exact
 Explanation

If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
N/A
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
N/A
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
ON MARCH 28, 2025, THE DISTRICT GRANTED OUR MOTION TO DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE. ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026, THE DISTRICT COURT DENIED
MOTIONS TO ALTER OR AMEND THE JUDGMENT AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT. PLAINTIFFS FILED A NOTICE OF APPEAL ON
MARCH 24, 2026.