A. Firm Information West Branch Capital LLC (“West Branch Capital” or the “Adviser”) is a Registered Investment Adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) under the laws of Massachusetts. West Branch Capital was founded in 2004 by Ayaz Mahmud, CEO and sole owner. This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the Advisory services provided by West Branch Capital. B. Advisory Services Offered West Branch Capital offers investment Advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations and other businesses in the United States (each referred to as a “Client”). Portfolio Management West Branch Capital provides investment Advisory solutions through continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing discretionary Investment Advisory services. West Branch Capital works with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio allocation. West Branch Capital will construct a portfolio consisting of individual equity and fixed income securities, mutual funds, Exchange Traded Funds, United States government securities, options and other investments to achieve the Client’s investment goals. West Branch Capital’s investment strategy is primarily long‐term focused, but the Adviser may buy, sell, or re‐ allocate positions frequently. Some positions may be held for less than 30 days. The Adviser will construct, implement, and monitor the portfolio to assist the clients in meeting their goals, objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. The Adviser may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class weightings of both US and non‐US securities or exposure to hard assets such as commodities. The Adviser may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against adverse market movements. Further, West Branch Capital may use leverage and other hedging strategies, if appropriate for certain Clients. Prior to rendering investment Advisory services, the Adviser will ascertain, in conjunction with the Client, the Client’s financial situation, risk tolerance, and investment objective[s]. West Branch Capital will provide investment Advisory services and portfolio management services but will not provide custodial services for securities, cash or other assets. At no time will West Branch Capital accept or maintain custody

of a Client’s funds or securities. All Client assets will be managed within their designated brokerage account or pension account, pursuant to the Client Investment Advisory Agreement. Financial Planning West Branch Capital will provide financial planning services to individuals and families who are existing or new portfolio management clients. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals, objectives and financial situation. Generally, such financial planning services will involve preparing a financial plan or rendering a financial consultation for Clients based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting can encompass one or more areas of need, including, but not limited to investment planning, retirement planning, personal savings, education savings, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation. C. Client Account Management Prior to engaging West Branch Capital to provide Investment Advisory services, each Client is required to enter into an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser that defines the terms, conditions, authority, and responsibilities of the Adviser and the Client. These services may include: Establishing an Investment Objective: West Branch Capital, in conjunction with the Client, will assist the Client in determining investment goals and objectives along with the broad strategy or strategies to be employed to meet those objectives. Asset Allocation: West Branch Capital may develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation, and tolerance for risk for each Client. Portfolio Construction: West Branch Capital will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the stated goals and objectives of the Client. Investment Advisory and Supervision: West Branch Capital will provide Investment Advisory and ongoing oversight of the Client’s portfolio and overall account. D. Wrap Fee Programs West Branch Capital does not manage or place Client assets into wrap fee programs. E. Assets Under Management As of December 31, 2022, the most recent date for which such calculations are provided pursuant to securities regulations, West Branch Capital managed the following assets: Assets Under Management Assets Discretionary Assets $415,038,451 Non‐Discretionary Assets $20,724,796 Total $435,763,247 Clients can request more current information at any time by contacting the Adviser.