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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Capital Management, LLC
628 Green Valley Road,
Suite 204
Greensboro, NC 27408
Telephone: 336-856-2911
Email: ljacobus@capitalmgmtinc.com
Web Address: www.capitalmgmtinc.com
Version date: 03/20/2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Capital Management, LLC. If you have any questions about the
contents of
this brochure, please contact us at 336-856-2911 or
ljacobus@capitalmgmtinc.com. The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or
by any state securities authority.
Registration with the SEC or with any state securities authority does not imply a
certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Capital Management, LLC also is available on the
SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique
identifying number, known as a CRD number. Our firm's CRD number is 109416.
Item 2 Material Changes
The last annual updating amendment of Capital Management, LLC was on 03/29/2024. Material changes
relate to Capital Management, LLC’s policies, practices or conflicts of interests.
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Table of Contents
Item 1
Cover Page
1
Item 2 Material Changes
2
Item 3
Table of Contents
3
Item 4
Advisory Business
4
Item 5
Fees and Compensation
7
Item 6
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
9
Item 7
Types of Clients
9
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
10
Item 9
Disciplinary Information
12
Item 10
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
12
Item 11
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
12
Item 12
Brokerage Practices
13
Item 13
Review of Accounts
14
Item 14
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
15
Item 15
Custody
15
Item 16
Investment Discretion
16
Item 17
Voting Client Securities
16
Item 18
Financial Information
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Advisory Business
Capital Management, LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser with its principal place of business
located in NC. Capital Management, LLC began conducting business in 2009. Prior to operating under
Capital Management, LLC., the company operated under the name of Capital Management, Inc. which
was established in 1980.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities controlling 25%
or more of this company).
• David Peele Gray, CEO, Managing Partner
Capital Management, LLC offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides asset management of client funds based on the individual needs of the client. Through
personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on the client's particular circumstances are
established, we develop the client's personal investment profile. We create and manage a portfolio
based on that profile. During our data-gathering process, we determine the client's individual objectives,
time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we may also review and discuss a
client's prior investment experience and history, as well as family composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. Account supervision
is guided by the client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, or
growth and income), as well as tax considerations.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors.
Once the client's portfolio has been established, we review the portfolio at least annually, and if
necessary, rebalance the portfolio on an annual basis, based on the client's individual needs.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by a broker-
dealer or insurance company and will generally include advice regarding the following securities:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Mutual fund shares
• United States governmental securities
• Options contracts on securities
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only
be recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance for risk,
liquidity and suitability.
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RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
We also provide several advisory services separately or in combination. While the primary clients for
these services will be pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans, we offer these services, where
appropriate, to individuals and trusts, estates and charitable organizations. Pension Consulting Services
are comprised of four distinct services. Clients may choose to use any or all of these services.
We will meet with the client (in person or over the telephone) to determine an appropriate investment
strategy that reflects the plan sponsor's stated investment objectives for management of the overall
plan. Our firm then prepares a written summary outlining those needs and goals, including an
encompassing policy under which these goals are to be achieved. This also includes a list of the criteria
for selection of investment vehicles as well as the procedures and timing interval for monitoring of
investment performance.
Selection of Investment Vehicles:
We assist plan sponsors in constructing appropriate asset allocation models. We will then review various
mutual funds (both index and managed) to determine which investments are appropriate to implement
the client's IPS. The number of investments to be recommended will be determined by the client, based
on the IPS.
Monitoring of Investment Performance:
We monitor client investments continually, based on the procedures and timing intervals delineated in
the Advisory agreement. Although our firm is not involved in any way in the purchase or sale of these
investments, we supervise the client's portfolio and will make recommendations to the client as market
factors and the client's needs dictate.
Employee Communications:
We may provide educational support and investment workshops designed for the plan participants
when the plan sponsor engages our firm to provide these services. The nature of the topics to be
covered will be determined by us and the client. The educational support and investment workshops
will NOT provide plan participants with individualized, tailored investment advice or individualized,
tailored asset allocation recommendations.
FINANCIAL PLANNING
We provide financial planning services. Financial planning is an evaluation of a client's current and future
financial state by using currently known variables to predict future cash flows, asset values and
withdrawal plans. Through the financial planning process, all questions, information and analysis are
considered as they impact and are impacted by the entire financial and life situation of the client. Clients
purchasing this service receive a written report which provides the client with a detailed financial plan
designed to assist the client achieve his or her financial goals and objectives.
In general, the financial plan can address any or all of the following areas:
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• PERSONAL: We review family records, budgeting, personal liability, estate information and
financial goals.
• TAX & CASH FLOW: We review the client's income tax and spending and planning for past,
current and future years; then illustrate the impact of various investments on the client's
current income tax and future tax liability.
•
INVESTMENTS: We analyze investment alternatives and their effect on the client's portfolio.
•
INSURANCE: We may review existing policies to ensure proper coverage for life, health,
disability, long-term care.
• RETIREMENT: We analyze current strategies and investment plans to help the client achieve his
or her retirement goals.
• DEATH & DISABILITY: We review the client's cash needs at death, income needs of surviving
dependents, estate planning and disability income.
• ESTATE: We assist the client and their legal counsel in assessing and developing long-term
strategies, including as appropriate, living trusts, wills, review estate tax, powers of attorney,
asset protection plans, nursing homes, Medicaid and elder law.
We gather required information through in-depth personal interviews. Information gathered includes
the client's current financial status, tax status, future goals, returns objectives and attitudes towards
risk. We carefully review documents supplied by the client, including a questionnaire completed by the
client, and prepare a written report. Should the client choose to implement the recommendations
contained in the plan, we suggest the client work closely with his/her attorney, accountant, insurance
agent, and/or stockbroker. Implementation of financial plan recommendations is entirely at the client's
discretion.
We also provide general non-securities advice on topics that may include tax and budgetary planning,
estate planning and business planning.
Typically, the financial plan is presented to the client within six months of the contract date,
provided that all information needed to prepare the financial plan has been promptly provided.
LIMITATIONS: Capital Management, LLC has one individual who holds an insurance license and is an
agent of various insurance companies.
AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of December 2024, we were actively managing $313,286,601.00 of clients' assets on a discretionary
basis plus $28,632,659.00 of clients' assets on a non-discretionary basis.
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Fees and Compensation
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES FEES
The annualized fee for Portfolio Management Services is charged as a percentage of assets under
management, according to the following tiered schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee
Less Than $250,000.00
1%
$250,000.00-$2,000,000.00
80 BPS
$2,000,001.00-$5,000,000.00
65 BPS
$5,000,001.00-$10,000,000.00
50 BPS
$10,000,01.00-Greater
35 BPS
Capital Management, LLC. bills in arrears at the end of each calendar quarter.
A minimum of $250,000.00 of assets under management is required for this service. This account size
may be negotiable under certain circumstances. Capital Management, LLC may group certain related
client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum account size and determining the annualized
fee.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although Capital Management, LLC has established the
aforementioned fee schedule(s), we retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-
client basis. Client facts, circumstances and needs are considered in determining the fee schedule. These
include the complexity of the client, assets to be placed under management, anticipated future
additional assets; related accounts; portfolio style, account composition, reports, among other factors.
The specific annual fee schedule is identified in the contract between the adviser and each client.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum account size
requirements and determining the annualized fee.
Discounts, not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members and friends
of associated persons of our firm.
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RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING FEES
Our fees for Pension Consulting Services are based on a percentage of assets under advisement,
according to the following tiered schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee
Less Than $250,000.00
1%
$250,000.00-$2,000,000.00
80 BPS
$2,000,001.00-$5,000,000.00
65 BPS
$5,000,001.00-$10,000,000.00
50 BPS
$10,000,01.00-Greater
35 BPS
Plan sponsors are invoiced in arrears at the end of each calendar quarter.
A total minimum fee of $1,500.00 is required. This minimum fee may prevent Capital Management, LLC
from providing services to very small ERISA plans.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES
Capital Management, LLC's Financial Planning fee is determined based on the nature of the services
being provided and the complexity of each client's circumstances. All fees are agreed upon prior to
entering into a contract with any client.
Our Financial Planning fees are calculated and charged on a fixed fee basis, depending on the specific
arrangement reached with the client.
We may request a retainer upon completion of our initial fact-finding session with the client; however,
advance payment will never exceed half of the total payment for work that will not be completed within
six months. The balance is due upon completion of the plan.
Financial Planning Fee Offset: Capital Management, LLC reserves the discretion to reduce or waive the
hourly fee and/or the minimum fixed fee if a financial planning client chooses to engage us for our
Portfolio Management Services.
Financial planning fees are billed half upfront when the plan is stated and the remainder when the plan
is complete Management personnel of our firm is licensed as an insurance agent in his separate
capacity, this individual is able to implement investment recommendations for advisory clients for
separate and typical compensation. This presents a conflict of interest to the extent that this individual
recommend that a client invest in a security which results in a commission being paid to the individual.
Clients are not under any obligation to engage this individual when considering implementation of
advisory recommendations. The implementation of any or all recommendations is solely at the
discretion of the client.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be canceled at any time, by either
party, for any reason upon receipt of a written notice. Upon termination of any account, management
fees will be prorated for the days managed during the quarter. Capital Management, LLC. bills in
arrears.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to Capital Management, LLC for investment advisory services is separate
and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their shareholders.
These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a
management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales
charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A client could invest in a mutual fund
directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not receive the services provided by our firm
which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual fund or funds
are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client should
review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the total amount of fees to
be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Wrap Fee Programs and Separately Managed Account Fees: At this time Capital Management, LLC.
does not participate in wrap accounts with outside managers.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians, including, but not limited to, any transaction charges imposed by a
custodian. Please refer to Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for additional
information.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
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Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Capital Management, LLC does not charge performance-based fees.
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Types of Clients
Capital Management, LLC provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
•
• High net worth individuals
• Retirement and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants)
• Endowment Funds
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Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or managing client
assets:
Asset Allocation. Rather than focusing primarily on securities selection, we attempt to identify an
appropriate ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client's investment goals and risk
tolerance.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a particular security,
industry or market sector. Another risk is that the ratio of securities, fixed income, and cash will change
over time due to stock and market movements and, if not corrected, will no longer be appropriate for
the client's goals.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis. We look at the experience and track record of the manager of the
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has demonstrated an ability to invest
over a period of time and in different economic conditions. We also look at the underlying assets in a
mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if there is significant overlap in the underlying
investments held in other fund(s) in the client's portfolio. We also monitor the funds or ETFs in an
attempt to determine if they are continuing to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past performance does
not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not be able to replicate that
success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying investments in a fund or ETF,
managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the same security, increasing the risk to the
client if that security were to fall in value. There is also a risk that a manager may deviate from the
stated investment mandate or strategy of the fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable
for the client's portfolio.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities, and
other publicly-available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a risk that
our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
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INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
We use the following strategy(ies) in managing client accounts, provided that such strategy(ies) is
appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk
tolerance, and time horizons, among other considerations:
Long-term purchases. We purchase securities with the idea of holding them in the client's account for a
year or longer. Typically, we employ this strategy when:
• we believe the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• we want exposure to a particular asset class over time, regardless of the current projection for
this class.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, we may not
take advantage of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. Moreover, if our predictions are
incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before we make the decision to sell.
Option writing. We may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that gives the
buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such as a share of stock) at a specific price
on or before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is also a
derivative, because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are calls and puts:
• A call gives us the right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of time. We will
buy a call if we have determined that the stock will increase substantially before the option
expires.
• A put gives us the holder the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period
of time. We will buy a put if we have determined that the price of the stock will fall before
the option expires.
We will use options to speculate on the possibility of a sharp price swing. We will also use options to
"hedge" a purchase of the underlying security; in other words, we will use an option purchase to limit
the potential upside and downside of a security we have purchased for your portfolio.
We use "covered calls", in which we sell an option on security you own. In this strategy, you receive a
fee for making the option available, and the person purchasing the option has the right to buy the
security from you at an agreed-upon price.
We use a "spreading strategy", in which we purchase two or more option contracts (for example, a call
option that you buy and a call option that you sell) for the same underlying security. This effectively puts
you on both sides of the market, but with the ability to vary price, time and other factors.
A risk of covered calls is that the option buyer does not have to exercise the option, so that if we want to
sell the stock prior to the end of the option agreement, we have to buy the option back from the option
buyer, for a possible loss.
A risk of spreading strategies is that the ability to fully profit from a price swing is limited.
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Item 9
Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Management personnel of our firm, in their individual capacity, act as agents for various insurance
companies. As such, this individual is able to receive separate, yet customary commission compensation
resulting from implementing product transactions on behalf of advisory clients. Clients, however, are
not under any obligation to engage this individual when considering implementation of advisory
recommendations. The implementation of any or all recommendations is solely at the discretion of the
client.
Clients should be aware that the receipt of additional compensation by Capital Management, LLC and its
management personnel creates a conflict of interest that may impair the objectivity of our firm and this
individual when making advisory recommendations. Capital Management, LLC endeavors at all times to
put the interest of its clients first as part of our fiduciary duty as a registered investment adviser; we
take the following steps to address this conflict:
• we disclose to clients the existence of all material conflicts of interest, including the potential
for our firm and our employees to earn compensation from advisory clients in addition to our
firm's advisory fees;
• we disclose to clients that they are not obligated to purchase recommended investment
products from our employees or affiliated companies;
• we collect, maintain and document accurate, complete and relevant client
background information, including the client's financial goals, objectives and risk
tolerance;
• our firm's management conducts regular reviews of each client account to verify that
all recommendations made to a client are suitable to the client's needs and
circumstances;
• we require that our employees seek prior approval of any outside employment activity so that
we may ensure that any conflicts of interests in such activities are properly addressed;
• we periodically monitor these outside employment activities to verify that any conflicts of
interest continue to be properly addressed by our firm; and
• we educate our employees regarding the responsibilities of a fiduciary, including the need
for having a reasonable and independent basis for the investment advice provided to
clients.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and
Item 11
Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth high ethical standards of business conduct that
we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
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Capital Management, LLC and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our
clients, and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to
the general principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities transactions
reports as well as initial and annual securities holdings reports that must be submitted by the firm's
access persons. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires the prior approval of any
acquisition of securities in a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. Our
code also provides for oversight, enforcement and recordkeeping provisions.
Capital Management, LLC's Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the use of
material non-public information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non-
public information, all employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or
professional capacity.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may request
a copy by email sent to ljacobus@capitalmgmtinc.com, or by calling us at 336-856-2911.
As disclosed in the preceding section of this Brochure (Item 10), management personnel of our firm act as
a licensed insurance agent. Please refer to Item 10 for a detailed explanation of these relationships and
important conflict of interest disclosures.
Item 12
Brokerage Practices
Clients must include any limitations on this discretionary authority in this written authority statement.
Clients may change/amend these limitations as required. Such amendments must be provided to us in
writing.
Capital Management, LLC will block trades where possible and when advantageous to clients. This
blocking of trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets from
multiple client accounts.
Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at an average
share price. Capital Management, LLC will typically aggregate trades among clients whose accounts can
be traded at a given broker, and generally will rotate or vary the order of brokers through which it
places trades for clients on any particular day. Capital Management, LLC's block trading policy and
procedures are as follows:
1) Transactions for any client account may not be aggregated for execution if the practice is prohibited
by or inconsistent with the client's advisory agreement with Capital Management, LLC, or our firm's
order allocation policy.
2) The portfolio manager must determine that the purchase or sale of the particular security involved is
appropriate for the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives and with any
investment guidelines or restrictions applicable to the client's account.
The portfolio manager must reasonably believe that the order aggregation will benefit, and will enable
Capital Management, LLC to seek best execution for each client participating in the aggregated order.
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This requires a good faith judgment at the time the order is placed for the execution. It does not mean
that the determination made in advance of the transaction must always prove to have been correct in
the light of a "20-20 hindsight" perspective. Best execution includes the duty to seek the best quality of
execution, as well as the best net price.
3) Prior to entry of an aggregated order, a written order ticket must be completed which identifies each
client account participating in the order and the proposed allocation of the order, upon completion, to
those clients.
4) If the order cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually purchased or
sold by the close of each business day must be allocated pro rata among the participating client
accounts in accordance with the initial order ticket or other written statement of allocation. However,
adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to participating client accounts in accordance with
the initial order ticket or other written statement of allocation.
5) Generally, each client that participates in the aggregated order must do so at the average price for all
separate transactions made to fill the order, and must share in the commissions on a pro rata basis in
proportion to the client's participation. Under the client's agreement with the custodian/broker,
transaction costs may be based on the number of shares traded for each client.
6) If the order will be allocated in a manner other than that stated in the initial statement of allocation, a
written explanation of the change must be provided to and approved by the Chief Compliance Officer no
later than the morning following the execution of the aggregate trade.
7) Capital Management, LLC's client account records separately reflect, for each account in which the
aggregated transaction occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and sold for, that
account.
8) Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on Capital Management, LLC's
records and to the broker-dealers or other intermediaries handling the transactions, by the appropriate
account numbers for each participating client.
9) No client or account will be favored over another.
Item 13
Review of Accounts
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services accounts are
continually monitored, these accounts are reviewed quarterly. Accounts are reviewed in the context of
each client's stated investment objectives and guidelines. More frequent reviews may be triggered by
material changes in variables such as the client's individual circumstances, or the market, political or
economic environment.
These accounts are reviewed by: David P. Gray, CFP, James Timothy May, CFP and Charles T. Reid,
Financial Advisors for Capital Management, LLC.
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REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that Portfolio
Management Services clients receive from their custodian, Capital Management, LLC may provide
reports summarizing account performance, balances and holdings.
RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES
REVIEWS: Capital Management, LLC will review the investment options of the plan according to the
agreed upon time intervals established. Such reviews will generally occur quarterly.
These accounts are reviewed by: David P. Gray, CFP
REPORTS: These client accounts will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the advisory
relationship.
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
REVIEWS: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the
specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Financial Planning clients unless
otherwise contracted for.
REPORTS: Financial Planning clients will receive a completed financial plan. Additional reports will not
typically be provided unless otherwise contracted for.
Item 14
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
It is Capital Management, LLC's policy not to engage solicitors or to pay related or non-related persons
for referring potential clients to our firm.
It is Capital Management, LLC's policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any form of
compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction with the
advisory services we provide to our clients.
Item 15
Custody
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section (Item 5) of this Brochure that our firm
directly debits advisory fees from client accounts.
As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client a
statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for
clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the calculation, among
other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be an error in their
statement.
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Item 16
Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we place trades in
a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
• determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm, and may
limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend such limitations by
once again providing us with written instructions.
Item 17
Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy, we do not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Therefore, although our firm may
provide investment advisory services relative to client investment assets, clients maintain exclusive
responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of securities beneficially
owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions,
tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other type events pertaining to the client's investment assets.
Clients are responsible for instructing each custodian of the assets, to forward to the client copies of all
proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client's investment assets.
We may provide clients with consulting assistance regarding proxy issues if they contact us with
questions at our principal place of business.
Item 18
Financial Information
As an advisory firm that maintains discretionary authority for client accounts, we are required to
disclose any financial condition that is reasonable likely to impair our ability to meet our contractual
obligations. Capital Management, LLC has no such financial circumstances to report.
Capital Management, LLC has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any time during the past
ten years.
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