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Security Insight Consultants, LLC | Effective Date: July 18, 2026
This Operating Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of July 18, 2026, by and among the member(s) of Security Insight Consultants, LLC ("Company"), a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Tennessee. This Agreement governs the internal affairs of the Company and the rights, duties, and obligations of its member(s).
The Company has been organized as a Tennessee Limited Liability Company pursuant to the Tennessee Revised Limited Liability Company Act (T.C.A. § 48-249-101 et seq.) and the Articles of Organization filed with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
The name of the Company is Security Insight Consultants, LLC. The Company may conduct business under such trade names or assumed names as the Member(s) may determine from time to time.
The principal office of the Company shall be located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, or at such other location as the Member(s) may designate from time to time.
The Company shall maintain a registered agent in the State of Tennessee as required by law. The registered agent may be changed by the Member(s) upon filing the appropriate documentation with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
The Company shall have a perpetual existence unless dissolved in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or applicable Tennessee law.
The purpose of the Company is to engage in the business of physical security consulting, including but not limited to: on-site security assessments, vulnerability analysis, security system design recommendations, risk management consulting, security training, and any other lawful business activity as determined by the Member(s).
The initial Member of the Company is Bruce Cantrelle, who holds one hundred percent (100%) of the membership interest in the Company. The Member's address and contact information shall be maintained in the Company's records.
Membership interests represent a Member's ownership stake in the Company, including the right to share in profits and losses, receive distributions, and participate in management. Membership interests shall be expressed as a percentage of the total outstanding interests.
New members may be admitted to the Company only upon the unanimous written consent of all existing Members. The terms of admission, including the new member's capital contribution and membership interest percentage, shall be set forth in a written amendment to this Agreement.
Formal meetings of the Member(s) are not required for a single-member LLC. The Member may take any action by written consent in lieu of a meeting. If additional members are admitted, meetings shall be held at least annually, with notice provided no less than five (5) days in advance.
Each Member shall have voting rights proportional to their membership interest percentage. Decisions requiring a vote shall be approved by Members holding a majority of the membership interests, unless this Agreement or applicable law requires a greater percentage.
Each Member's initial capital contribution shall be recorded in the Company's books and records. Capital contributions may be made in cash, property, services rendered, or a promissory note, as agreed upon by the Member(s).
No Member shall be required to make additional capital contributions beyond their initial contribution. Additional contributions may be made voluntarily with the consent of all Members. No Member shall be entitled to interest on capital contributions unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Company shall maintain a separate capital account for each Member. Each Member's capital account shall be credited with their capital contributions and share of profits, and debited with their share of losses and distributions received.
No Member shall have the right to demand or receive the return of their capital contribution except upon dissolution of the Company or as otherwise agreed by all Members in writing.
The Company's net profits and net losses for each fiscal year shall be allocated among the Members in proportion to their respective membership interest percentages, unless otherwise required by applicable tax law or agreed upon by the Members.
Distributions of cash or other assets shall be made to the Members at such times and in such amounts as determined by the Member(s), in proportion to their respective membership interest percentages. No distribution shall be made if it would render the Company unable to pay its debts as they become due in the ordinary course of business.
To the extent the Company has available cash, the Company shall make distributions to each Member in an amount sufficient to cover each Member's estimated federal and state income tax liability attributable to the Member's share of Company income, calculated at the highest applicable marginal tax rate.
The Company may withhold from any distribution to a Member any amount required to be withheld by applicable federal, state, or local tax law. Amounts so withheld shall be treated as distributions to the Member for purposes of this Agreement.
The Company shall be member-managed. The Member(s) shall have full authority to manage and control the business and affairs of the Company, make all decisions affecting the Company's business, and take all actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the Company's purpose.
The managing Member is authorized to, without limitation: (a) enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the Company; (b) open and manage bank accounts and financial instruments; (c) hire and terminate employees and independent contractors; (d) purchase, lease, or dispose of Company assets; (e) borrow money and execute promissory notes; (f) institute or defend legal proceedings; (g) make all tax elections and filings on behalf of the Company.
Notwithstanding Section 5.2, the following actions shall require the unanimous written consent of all Members: (a) amendment of this Agreement or the Articles of Organization; (b) admission of new Members; (c) merger, consolidation, or sale of substantially all Company assets; (d) dissolution of the Company; (e) any act that would make it impossible to carry on the ordinary business of the Company.
Members may receive reasonable compensation for services rendered to the Company, as determined by the Member(s). Such compensation shall be treated as a Company expense and shall not be deemed a distribution of profits.
The Company shall reimburse Members for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the conduct of Company business, provided such expenses are documented and submitted in accordance with Company policy.
Each Member owes a duty of care and loyalty to the Company. Members shall not engage in activities that directly compete with the Company's business without the written consent of all other Members, and shall not usurp Company business opportunities for personal gain.
No Member may sell, assign, transfer, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise dispose of all or any portion of their membership interest without the prior written consent of all other Members. Any purported transfer in violation of this Agreement shall be null and void.
Before transferring any membership interest to a third party, the transferring Member must first offer the interest to the remaining Members on the same terms and conditions. The remaining Members shall have thirty (30) days to exercise this right of first refusal.
Notwithstanding Section 6.1, a Member may transfer their membership interest to a revocable living trust for estate planning purposes, or to a wholly-owned entity, provided the Member retains full beneficial ownership and control, and provided written notice is given to all other Members within thirty (30) days of such transfer.
Upon the death, permanent disability, or legal incapacity of a Member, the Member's legal representative, estate, or successor shall have the rights of an economic interest holder only, and shall not become a substituted Member without the written consent of all remaining Members.
No Member shall be personally liable for any debt, obligation, or liability of the Company solely by reason of being a Member, except as required by applicable Tennessee law. The Company's debts and obligations are solely the debts and obligations of the Company.
The Company shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each Member and manager from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with the conduct of Company business, provided that: (a) the Member or manager acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Company; and (b) the conduct did not constitute fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.
The Company shall maintain such insurance coverage as the Member(s) deem appropriate, including general liability insurance, professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance, and such other coverage as may be required by contract or applicable law.
The Company shall maintain complete and accurate books of account and other Company records at its principal office. Each Member shall have the right to inspect and copy such records upon reasonable notice during normal business hours.
The Company's fiscal year shall end on December 31 of each year, unless changed by the Member(s) with appropriate tax authority approval.
The Company shall use the cash method of accounting for both book and tax purposes, unless the Member(s) determine that another method is more appropriate or required by applicable tax law.
As a single-member LLC, the Company shall be treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes unless an election is made to be treated as a corporation. The Member shall report the Company's income and expenses on their individual federal income tax return. The Company shall file all required state and local tax returns and pay all applicable taxes.
The Company shall maintain one or more separate bank accounts in the Company's name. Company funds shall not be commingled with the personal funds of any Member. All Company expenses shall be paid from Company accounts.
The Company shall be dissolved upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) the written consent of all Members to dissolve; (b) the entry of a judicial decree of dissolution; (c) any other event causing dissolution under applicable Tennessee law.
Upon dissolution, the Member(s) or a court-appointed liquidating trustee shall wind up the Company's affairs by: (a) completing unfinished business; (b) collecting amounts owed to the Company; (c) paying or providing for all Company debts and obligations; (d) distributing remaining assets to Members in accordance with their capital account balances and membership interest percentages.
Upon winding up, Company assets shall be distributed in the following order: (1) to creditors, including Members who are creditors, in satisfaction of Company liabilities; (2) to Members in respect of unpaid distributions; (3) to Members in proportion to their capital account balances; (4) to Members in proportion to their membership interest percentages.
Upon completion of the winding up process, the Member(s) shall file Articles of Dissolution with the Tennessee Secretary of State and take all other actions required to terminate the Company's legal existence.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
The parties shall attempt to resolve any dispute arising under this Agreement through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation before initiating litigation. The costs of mediation shall be shared equally by the parties.
This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by all Members. No oral modification of this Agreement shall be effective. Amendments shall be effective upon execution and shall be attached to and made a part of this Agreement.
This Agreement, together with the Articles of Organization, constitutes the entire agreement among the Members with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing. No waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other provision. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of the right to enforce such provision in the future.
This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be deemed valid and binding.
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by: (a) personal delivery; (b) certified mail, return receipt requested; (c) overnight courier; or (d) email with confirmation of receipt. Notices shall be sent to the addresses set forth in the Company's records.
Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Member has executed this Operating Agreement as of the date first written above.
Member / Manager
Full Legal Name
Bruce Cantrelle
Title
Owner / Managing Member
Company
Security Insight Consultants, LLC
Membership Interest
100%
Signature
Date: ___________________
Company Information
Legal Name
Security Insight Consultants, LLC
State of Formation
Tennessee
Principal Office
Hamilton County, Tennessee
Effective Date
July 18, 2026
(423) 889-LOCK
Legal Notice: This Operating Agreement is provided for internal governance purposes. It is strongly recommended that you have this document reviewed by a licensed Tennessee attorney before execution to ensure it meets your specific legal and business needs. This document does not constitute legal advice.