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Item 1. Cover Page
March 27, 2025
388 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10013
Citi Private Bank, Citi Global Wealth at Work
(210) 677-3781 or (800) 870-1073 (toll-free in the U.S.)
www.privatebank.citibank.com (Citi Private Bank and Citi Global Wealth at Work clients)
Citi Personal Wealth Management, Citi Personal Investments International
(210) 677-3782 or (800) 846-5200 (toll-free in the U.S.)
https://investments.citi.com/pwm (Citi Personal Wealth Management clients)
https://investments.citi.com/cpii (Citi Personal Investments International clients)
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Investment Advisory Programs
for Clients of Citi Private Bank, Citi Global Wealth at Work, Citi Personal Wealth
Management,
and Citi Personal Investments International
Form ADV Part 2A (Appendix 1): Firm Brochure
This wrap fee brochure provides clients with information about Citigroup Global
Markets Inc. (“CGMI”) and the investment management, consulting and
monitoring programs and services CGMI offers to clients of Citi Private Bank, Citi
Global Wealth at Work, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Citi Personal
Investments International:
• Fiduciary Services Program
• Manager Selection Program
• Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
• Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
o Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke
o Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios
o Multi-Asset Class Solutions Citi Active Allocation Portfolios Program
• Advisory Portfolios Program
o Advisory Portfolios Core
o Advisory Portfolios Custom
• Citi Advisor Program
• Citi Portfolio Manager Program
• Model Allocations Portfolios Program
• Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program
This wrap fee brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of CGMI. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure,
please contact us at (210) 677-3781 or (800) 870-1073 (toll-free in the U.S.) (Citi
Private Bank and Citi Global Wealth at Work) or (210) 677-3782 or (800) 846-
5200 (toll-free in the U.S.) (Citi Personal Wealth Management or Citi Personal
Investments International). The information in this brochure has not been
approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about CGMI is also available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Where we refer to ourselves as a “registered investment adviser” or “registered”,
that registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Citi Private Bank and Citi Global Wealth at Work are businesses of Citigroup Inc.
(“Citigroup”) that provide their clients access to a broad array of products and services
available through bank and non-bank affiliates of Citigroup. Citi Personal Wealth
Management is a business of Citigroup that offers investment products and services through
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”), member FINRA and SIPC. Citi Personal Investments
International is a business of Citigroup, which offers investment products and services
through CGMI. Insurance products are offered through Citigroup Life Agency LLC (“CLA”). In
California, CLA does business as Citigroup Life Insurance Agency, LLC (License Number
0G56746). Not all products and services are provided by all affiliates or are available at all
locations. In the U.S., investment products and services are provided by CGMI, member
FINRA and SIPC, Citi Global Alternatives, LLC (“CGA”) and also Citi Private Alternatives, LLC
(“CPA”), member FINRA and SIPC. CGMI accounts are carried by Pershing LLC, member
FINRA, NYSE, SIPC. CPA acts as distributor of certain alternative investment products to
clients of Citi Private Bank and Citi Global Wealth at Work. CGMI, CGA, CPA, Citibank, N.A.
(“Citibank”), and CLA are affiliated companies under the common control of Citigroup.
Outside the U.S., investment products and services are provided by other Citigroup
affiliates. Investment management services (including portfolio management) are available
through CGMI, CGA, Citibank and other affiliated advisory businesses.
© 2025 Citigroup. Citi, Citi and Arc Design and other marks used herein are service marks
of Citigroup or its affiliates, used and registered throughout the world.
INVESTMENT AND INSURANCE PRODUCTS: NOT FDIC INSURED • NOT CDIC INSURED •
NOT A BANK DEPOSIT • NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR ANY
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES • NO BANK GUARANTEE •
MAY LOSE VALUE
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Item 2. Material Changes
Since our annual update filed on March 27, 2024, the following material changes were made:
Item 4.A.1 Introduction
We added a description of the client segment eligibility criteria.
Citi Personal Wealth Management (“CPWM”)
CPWM offers investment advisory accounts to clients across various segments.
• Citigold Private Client: The Citigold Private Client (“CPC”) segment at Citibank is
intended to serve clients with greater than $1,000,000 in total combined eligible assets
at CPWM and Citibank.
• Citigold: The Citigold segment at Citibank is aimed at clients with between $200,000
and $999,999 in total combined eligible assets at CPWM and Citibank.
• Citi Priority: Citi Priority clients at Citibank have total combined eligible assets at CPWM
and Citibank of between $30,000 and $199,999.
Citi Personal Investments International (“CPII”)
CPII offers investment advisory accounts primarily to offshore clients and investors across the
below segments.
• Citigold® Private Client International
• Citigold® International
• Citi International Personal Account
• Citi Global Executive and Citi Global Executive Preferred
Citi Private Bank (“CPB”)
CPB offers investment advisory solutions to its clients through CGMI, CGA and CPA in the
North America and Latin America regions, across multiple private office locations covering the
following client segments:
• Ultra High Net Worth: This segment caters to clients typically with upwards of $25
million in net worth, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, large family
offices and others.
• High Net Worth: This segment caters to clients typically with between $10 million and
$25 million in net worth, including senior executives, business owners, family offices,
and others.
Citi Global Wealth at Work (“WaW”)
• Law Firm Group: This segment caters to law firms and their employees.
• Professional Services Group: This segment caters to professional services providers,
such as consultancies, accounting firms, and executive search firms, and their
employees.
• Asset Management Group: This segment caters to wealth management firms and their
employees.
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• Enterprise Group: This segment caters to small to mid-size public and private
institutions, such as technology and life science firms as well as healthcare groups, and
their employees.
Item 4.A.4 Fiduciary Services Program (“FS”) and Manager Selection Program (“MSP”)
We updated the description to include that strategies offered by Citi Investment Management
(“CIM”) (as separately managed accounts) are available to Citi Personal Wealth Management
and Citi Personal Investments International clients as part of the FS Program and that these
strategies are managed by Citibank, N.A., an affiliate of CGMI. When clients select CIM
managed strategies as part of FS, the single asset-based fee that clients pay CGMI covers any
fees payable to CIM. As a result, CIM does not directly charge or receive from clients a
separate investment manager fee for its services. CIM effects transactions in fixed income
securities exclusively through broker-dealers other than CGMI or Clearing Firm and additional
trading and execution costs such as markups, markdowns or spreads are charged to the client;
the fee payable to CGMI does not cover such costs. See “Item 4.C.-Additional Information
Regarding Fees and Charges” for more information about trading away.
Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have financial incentives to
recommend CIM managed strategies over unaffiliated investment managers that charge a
separate, third-party portfolio manager fee because CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a
higher management fee for themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management for its
affiliate; this creates conflicts of interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is
negotiable and a separate CIM manager fee is not charged in these Programs, CGMI financial
advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee due to lower
overall cost to the client when a client selects CIM than they could negotiate if the client had
selected an unaffiliated investment manager that charges a separate management fee. Thus,
CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to recommend CIM managed
strategies. In addition to these financial incentives, there are reputational, marketing and non-
pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when CIM increases its assets under
management.
In addition, the CGMI fee schedule in FS and MSP for equity, balanced and multi-style
strategies is higher than the fee schedule for fixed income strategies. Clients should
understand that the structure of the fee schedule in these Programs creates a financial
incentive for CGMI financial advisers to recommend equity, balanced and multi-style strategies
instead of fixed income in order to earn more fees.
Further, unlike the negotiable CGMI fee, the third party manager fees in FS and MSP are not
negotiable. As a result, when a client selects a third party managed strategy that costs less
than other available comparable strategies, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to
negotiate a higher fee for themselves (with a lower overall cost to the client). The opportunity
to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee creates an incentive to recommend a manager
that charges a lower fee than other managers offering comparable strategies at a higher cost,
as a higher CGMI fee benefits both the financial adviser as well as CGMI.
See “Item 6.B Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for
more information about these conflicts of interest.
In addition to the update described above, beginning this year, third-party investment
managers participating in FS and MSP may include funds that provide exposure to digital
assets in asset allocation models, which pose unique risks.
Item 4.A.4 Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program and Advisory Portfolios Program
We updated these subsections to consolidate and enhance conflicts of interest disclosures
relating to selection of CIM managed strategies in these Programs. Clients should understand
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that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have financial incentives to recommend CIM managed
strategies over unaffiliated investment managers that charge a separate, third-party portfolio
manager fee because CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a higher management fee for
themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management for its affiliate; this creates conflicts of
interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a separate CIM
manager fee is not charged in these Programs, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to
negotiate a higher CGMI management fee due to lower overall cost to the client when a client
selects CIM than they could negotiate if the client had selected an unaffiliated investment
manager that charges a separate management fee. Thus, CGMI and CGMI financial advisers
have a financial incentive to recommend CIM managed strategies. In addition to these financial
incentives, there are reputational, marketing and non-pecuniary benefits that accrue to both
CGMI and CIM when CIM increases its assets under management.
The Citi Unstoppable Trends Portfolio option was renamed MACS Global Opportunities Portfolio.
Item 4.A.4 Citi Advisor Program, Consulting and Evaluation Services Program (“CES”) and Citi
Portfolio Manager Program (“PMP”)
We updated these subsections to consolidate and enhance conflicts of interest disclosures. In
CES, clients should understand the CGMI fee schedule for equity and balanced strategies is
higher than the fee schedule for fixed income strategies. This creates a conflict of interest and
a financial incentive for CGMI financial advisers to recommend equity and balanced strategies
instead of fixed income in order to earn more fees. In addition, when a client selects a third
party managed strategy that costs less than other available comparable strategies, CGMI
financial advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher fee for itself with a lower overall
cost to the client. This also creates conflicts of interest.
In Citi Advisor and PMP, clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have
financial incentives to recommend these Programs over Programs that charge a CGMI manager
fee and a separate, third-party portfolio manager fee because CGMI financial advisers can (i)
negotiate a higher fee for themselves, and (ii) increase their assets under management; this
creates conflicts of interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a
separate third-party manager fee is not charged in these Programs, CGMI financial advisers
have the opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI fee and recommend such Programs with a
lower overall cost to the client than comparable Programs that charge a CGMI and third-party
portfolio manager fee.
Both CGMI and CGMI financial advisers benefit from these opportunities because each receives
compensation based on the amount of client’s total annual CGMI fees.
Item 4.A.4 Model Allocations Portfolios Program (“MAP”)
Third-party investment managers participating in MAP may include funds that provide
exposure to digital assets in asset allocation models.
Item 4.A.5.B. Relative Costs of CGMI
We updated this section to explain that clients may be able to obtain some or all of the
services described in this brochure from CGMI or an affiliate without participating in a Program.
In that case, a client’s total cost would be lower than the fees charged in connection with the
Programs. For example, CIM managed strategies are available to clients through the Multi-
Asset Class Solutions, Advisory Portfolio and Fiduciary Services Programs.
It is important for Citi Private Bank and Citi Global Wealth at Work clients interested in CIM
managed strategies to understand that they can retain CIM directly and negotiate fees with
CIM to manage assets outside of a Program at a lower cost than retaining CIM through the
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Programs. However, for all other clients, CIM managed strategies are only available as part of
the FS Program.
Section 4.A.5. All Programs
• We included a description of how clients may request in writing to link two or more
eligible accounts for fee billing purposes. Not all accounts are eligible to be linked, for
example, accounts held by employee benefit plans subject to ERISA are not eligible.
Only accounts where the client is an authorized signer can be linked. CGMI will not
automatically link any accounts.
• We enhanced disclosures relating to the trading practices of investment managers in
the CGMI investment advisory programs described in this brochure. In particular,
clients should understand that the extent to which an investment manager trades away
from CGMI or Pershing increases the client’s total cost of investing in an advisory
program. Investment managers that elect to trade away will be more costly to clients
than those investment managers that trade exclusively or primarily with CGMI or
Pershing. Due to these additional trading related costs being reflected in the net price
of the transaction, clients are encouraged to review the historical performance of
investment managers that trade away to assess the impact of these additional costs.
• We also described the trade rotation process for the CIM managed equity strategies
that are available to CPWM and CPII clients in the FS Program and CPB and WaW clients
outside of a CGMI advisory program, which means CIM effects trades for one group of
clients before the other group, and vice versa, on an alternating basis. Depending upon
market conditions and the potential market impact of the first set of trades, one group
of clients may receive more favorable prices than the other. This trade rotation process
is designed to ensure that clients are treated fairly over time.
Item 4.D. Compensation
We updated the subsection on the compensation of CPWM financial advisers to describe that
CGMI has established a recruitment program that in certain respects creates a conflict of
interest because CGMI provides recruitment compensation to certain newly associated financial
advisers to assist with transitioning their business to CGMI. This compensation includes loans
which are generally based on the financial adviser’s business at their prior firm, as well as the
amount of investment assets from new clients, and quarterly bonuses based on reaching or
maintaining certain amounts of assets under management and other criteria. This type of
arrangement creates an incentive to provide advice or make recommendations to add assets to
CGMI advisory accounts and to invest through new products and services, including to transfer
your account and investments to CGMI in order to qualify for quarterly bonuses which could be
used to repay the loans.
Item 8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
We enhanced the risk disclosures to include risks associated with investment in digital asset
investment products and alternative mutual funds.
Item 9.B.3. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We described how employees and officers of Citigroup and its affiliates have family and other
relationships with individuals or entities that CGMI and its affiliates engage in transactions
with, including relationships with individuals employed by the sponsors of funds we include on
our platform. Such relationships present conflicts of interest for CGMI and its affiliates. CGMI
mitigates these conflicts by requiring materially conflicted individuals to recuse themselves
from the approval of such funds and transactions.
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General
The Forum for the Review and Approval of Managers was renamed the Committee for the
Review and Approval of Managers.
In addition, we have made other changes that we do not consider to be material.
Please read the full brochure for additional information regarding the changes
described above. Capitalized terms used in this section have the meanings assigned
to them in the main body of the brochure.
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Item 3. Table of Contents
ITEM 1. COVER PAGE ..................................................................................................... 1
ITEM 2. MATERIAL CHANGES ......................................................................................... 3
ITEM 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................ 8
ITEM 4. SERVICES, FEES & COMPENSATION ................................................................. 9
A.1.
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 9
A.2. CGMI’s Advisory Services .................................................................................. 11
A.3. Clearing and Custody Services .......................................................................... 11
A.4. Types of Advisory Services Offered ................................................................... 13
Fiduciary Services Program and Manager Selection Program ......................................... 14
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program .............................................................. 18
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program ......................................................................... 21
Advisory Portfolios Program .................................................................................... 31
Citi Advisor Program ............................................................................................. 38
Citi Portfolio Manager Program ................................................................................ 40
Model Allocations Portfolios Program ........................................................................ 42
Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program ............................................................ 45
A.5. All Programs ...................................................................................................... 48
Relative Costs of CGMI ...................................................................................... 54
B.
Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges ....................................... 55
C.
Compensation .................................................................................................... 57
D.
ITEM 5. ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF CLIENTS ...................................... 59
ITEM 6. PORTFOLIO MANAGER SELECTION AND EVALUATION ................................... 61
Research in Advisory Programs ................................................................................... 61
ITEM 7. CLIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PORTFOLIO MANAGERS ..................... 74
ITEM 8. CLIENT CONTACT WITH PORTFOLIO MANAGERS ........................................... 74
ITEM 9. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 74
A.1 Disciplinary Information ................................................................................... 74
A.2 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................... 76
B.1. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading ......................................................................................................................... 80
B.2. Review of Accounts ........................................................................................... 83
B.3. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ......................................................... 83
B.4. Financial Information ........................................................................................ 88
B.5. Other Information ............................................................................................. 88
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Item 4. Services, Fees & Compensation
A.1. Introduction
This brochure provides information about Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”) and the
investment advisory services it provides to clients of Citi Private Bank (“CPB”), Citi Global
Wealth at Work (“WaW”), Citi Personal Wealth Management (“CPWM”), and Citi Personal
Investments International (“CPII”). Each of CPB, WaW, CPWM and CPII is a business unit of
Citigroup Inc. (“Citigroup”), and CGMI is a subsidiary of Citigroup. CGMI is registered as an
investment adviser and a broker-dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”). For purposes of this brochure, CPWM and CPII are referred to as “CPWM/CPII”
and does not include the CPB and WaW client segments.
Citi Wealth is an integrated wealth platform intended to serve clients across the wealth
continuum. Citi Wealth serves ultra-high-net worth individuals and family offices through CPB,
captures wealth management in the workplace through WaW, and operates in the affluent and
high-net worth segments through CPWM and CPII, including through the Citigold® and Citigold
Private Client offerings. Citi Wealth also offers an investment solutions platform which allows
Citi Wealth to deliver traditional and alternative investments, managed account solutions,
research and advice for all Citi clients. Please refer to the In The Know booklets accompanying
your account statement for information regarding any changes or revisions to your account(s)
with Citi.
CGMI provides a variety of services designed to meet the investment advisory and related
needs of individual and institutional clients. The investment advisory services described in this
brochure are offered through separate advisory programs (“Programs”). Each Program
features some or all of the following services: selection of, or assistance in selecting,
investment managers; ongoing evaluation and review of certain investment managers;
ongoing evaluation and review of certain mutual funds and exchange traded funds; evaluation
and review of the composition of selected portfolios; discretionary portfolio management;
custody; execution; implementation services; and reports of activity in a client’s account.
In certain Programs, clients’ assets are managed by CGMI or one of its affiliates. In other
Programs, clients’ assets are managed by third party investment managers. Information about
each third party investment manager that participates in the Programs is contained in separate
brochures that are either provided to the client or available upon request. Clients should
read and consider carefully the information contained in this brochure and in the
brochures of any relevant third party investment managers. While CGMI believes
that its professional investment advice can benefit many clients, there is no
assurance that the objectives of any client in any of the Programs described will be
achieved.
Client Segments
CPWM
CPWM offers investment advisory accounts to clients across various segments. In order to
qualify for certain Citibank benefits, clients must maintain an eligible deposit or savings
account at Citibank. Eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply to such benefits
and are set forth in your agreements with Citibank.
• Citigold Private Client: The Citigold Private Client (“CPC”) segment at Citibank is
intended to serve clients with greater than $1,000,000 in total combined eligible
assets at CPWM and Citibank. In addition to all of the Citigold benefits, CPC clients
also enjoy access to an expanded wealth team, complimentary advanced financial
planning, premier investing services, research, lifestyle and global travel benefits,
preferred pricing, and fee-free services. Clients also have access to a Citigold Private
Client Servicing Team (call center support).
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• Citigold: The Citigold segment at Citibank is aimed at clients with between $200,000
and $999,999 in total combined eligible assets at CPWM and Citibank. Citigold clients
enjoy premier banking benefits, comprehensive wealth management, complimentary
financial planning, lifestyle and global travel benefits, preferred pricing, and fee-free
services. Clients also have access to a Citigold Servicing Team (call center support).
• Citi Priority: Citi Priority clients at Citibank have total combined eligible assets at
CPWM and Citibank of between $30,000 and $199,999. Clients in this channel are also
entitled to support and service from a Personal Banker for banking and a Citi Priority
Servicing Team (call center support), global travel benefits, segment pricing and fee
waivers.
CPII
CPII offers investment advisory accounts primarily to offshore clients and investors across the
below segments. To open an investment advisory account with CPII, a client must have a bank
account with Citibank. A bank client may have a certain status with respect to banking or other
activities based on assets held at Citi or other factors. Eligibility for each segment depends on
the amount of depository assets you have and banking fees may vary per channel. Although
such status may entitle a client to certain privileges and benefits with respect to banking or
other activities, the investment advisory accounts offered by CPII generally are made available
to each CPII client on the same terms. Bank accounts are governed by the terms of your
agreements with Citibank.
• Citigold® Private Client International
• Citigold® International
• Citi International Personal Account
• Citi Global Executive and Citi Global Executive Preferred
CPB
CPB offers investment advisory solutions to its clients through CGMI, CGA and CPA in the
North America and Latin America regions. A Private Banker is at the center of each client
relationship. The Private Banker develops and coordinates investment strategies and solutions
for individual client needs, with support from Investment Counselors, Product Specialists and
others within the Private Bank, across multiple private office locations covering the following
client segments:
• Ultra High Net Worth: This segment caters to clients typically with upwards of $25
million in net worth, including CEOs, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, large family
offices and others.
• High Net Worth: This segment caters to clients typically with between $10 million and
$25 million in net worth, including senior executives, business owners, family offices,
and others.
WaW
WaW offers investment advisory solutions to its clients through CGMI, CGA and CPA to clients
in the following client segments:
• Law Firm Group: This segment caters to law firms and their employees.
• Professional Services Group: This segment caters to professional services providers,
such as consultancies, accounting firms, and executive search firms, and their
employees.
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• Asset Management Group: This segment caters to wealth management firms and their
employees.
• Enterprise Group: This segment caters to small to mid-size public and private
institutions, such as technology and life science firms as well as healthcare groups, and
their employees.
A.2. CGMI’s Advisory Services
Through the Programs, CGMI offers accounts that have a single investment strategy as well as
accounts with multiple strategies. The strategies differ depending upon the services to be
rendered and the objectives and guidelines of the client. The investment strategies will involve
long-term or short-term purchases of securities and other financial instruments.
To subscribe for services offered through a Program, clients must first enter into a program
agreement (a “Program Agreement”) with CGMI or Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”). Citibank is a
national banking association supervised and examined by the Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency. Citibank, like CGMI, is a subsidiary of Citigroup. In the Program Agreement, the
client appoints CGMI to act as the client’s investment adviser and agent and to provide the
services related to the relevant Program. In discretionary investment advisory Programs, the
client also grants to CGMI and, if applicable, other investment managers, investment discretion
and trading authority necessary to deliver the services provided through such Programs. The
Programs in which a client is eligible to participate differ depending on whether the client is a
client of CPB, WaW, or is a client of CPWM/CPII. Furthermore, due to the global nature of
Citigroup’s business and the various regulatory and licensing regimes throughout the world,
certain Programs that CGMI offers to clients in the United States are offered to clients outside
of the United States through Citibank and its branches and other affiliates, which are licensed
and approved to conduct business in those non-U.S. markets.
In providing services through the Programs, CGMI generally relies on fundamental analysis
with supplemental technical analysis, which may include charting or cyclical review.
Information is derived from many sources. Personnel involved in providing investment advisory
services have access to CGMI’s research facilities as well as CGMI’s and its affiliates’
economists and specialists in all major industry groups. Information may also be obtained from
various other sources, including financial publications (including newspapers, research reports,
the internet and magazines); industry manuals and publications; inspections of corporate
activities; direct contact with a company’s employees and management, press releases and
other reports released by companies; annual reports, prospectuses and filings made with the
SEC; research materials prepared by others; governmental reports; timing services; and
corporate rating services.
Not all strategies are appropriate for all clients. Instead, CGMI will only recommend the
strategies that it believes are suitable for a client’s account. Even though each client’s account
is personalized to its needs, and the Programs are based on different methodologies (e.g.,
asset allocation or investment recommendations generally differ among the Programs), there
can be a substantial degree of uniformity across client accounts as a result of the common
investment objectives of clients participating in the Programs. CGMI periodically reviews client
accounts for product appropriateness and may, in its determination, terminate client accounts.
A.3. Clearing and Custody Services
Pershing LLC (together with certain of its affiliates, “Pershing” or “Clearing Firm”) acts as
clearing firm for the Programs and custodian of client assets in connection with certain
Programs, and Citibank acts as custodian of client assets in connection with other Programs.
Each of Pershing and Citibank is a “qualified custodian” within the meaning of Rule 206(4)-2
under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”), otherwise known
as the “Custody Rule.”
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In its capacity as clearing firm, Pershing provides a variety of services for the Programs. These
services include, without limitation, holding client account assets in custody (for certain
Programs), settling transactions, sending trade confirmations, account statements and tax
reporting documentation, and other operational account-related services. Pershing will not
provide (and should not be construed as providing) clients with any investment advice in
connection with the Programs.
CGMI compensates Pershing for the services it provides to us in relation to the Program.
Among other fees, Pershing charges us a fixed annual fee for each client account. Under our
arrangement with Pershing, Pershing reduces the fees it charges to us as follows: (i) for CPB
and WaW accounts, CGMI receives a one-time credit from Pershing for each new non-
retirement Program account ($450 per account) and (ii) for CPWM and CPII accounts, for new
non-retirement Program assets under management established with Pershing, CGMI receive
0.043% of new assets, capped at $860, per account. Pershing provides these credits to CGMI
so long as the number of new accounts or amount of new assets under management,
respectively, exceeds the applicable baseline which is agreed between us and Pershing on a
quarterly basis. To address this conflict, we have policies and procedures regarding
recommendations of account types. CGMI does not share these credits with registered
representatives, though compensation of representatives generally will be greater if more new
accounts are opened or new assets come under management.
For wire transfer and outgoing account transfer services, CGMI charges fees to its clients as
reflected in the standard fee schedule for account services. Note that these fees charged by
CGMI to its clients include a mark-up of the amounts charged to CGMI by Pershing for these
services, and CGMI’s portion of the fee frequently constitutes a majority (or all) of CGMI’s
charge to the client for the service. Revenue from these services is not shared with registered
representatives. See “Item 4.C. – Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges” for
more information about these service fees.
For non-purpose loans obtained through Pershing, the interest rate charged to clients by CGMI
includes a mark up over that the rate charged by Pershing because CGMI provides services
associated with such loans. This mark up historically has varied but has been up to, 3.75%
(this is not a cap, however). Interest paid on these loans is thus shared by Pershing and CGMI.
Note that registered representatives receive a portion of, or credit for, interest paid on such
loans. CGMI seeks to ensure that the total interest rate charged to clients for these non-
purpose loans is competitive compared to the rates offered by other lenders. See “Item 9.A.2.
– Lending Against Advisory Accounts” for more information about non-purpose lending.
We also receive revenue sharing payments in respect of cash sweep options (i.e., money
market mutual funds, Bank Deposit Program) held in Program accounts in limited
circumstances for brief periods relating to account conversions. See “Item 9.B.3. – Conflicts of
Interest Pertaining to Cash Sweep Options” for more information about when we receive
revenue sharing payments from cash sweep options held in Program accounts.
CGMI’s financial arrangement with Pershing gives us an incentive to continue to use Pershing
and its services as the clearing firm for the Programs and thus creates a conflict of interest
with our clients. Moreover, in addition to the revenue sharing opportunities described above,
with respect to any cost savings or other advantages, which may differ by product line or
distribution channel, CGMI is not obligated to pass along the savings, rebates or other benefits
to clients. CGMI seeks to mitigate this conflict by evaluating and monitoring the services it
receives from Pershing to ensure retaining Pershing continues to serve clients’ interests, in
accordance with its vendor management policies and procedures.
The cost to terminate our arrangement with Pershing decreases over time, which gives us a
financial incentive to continue our relationship with Pershing.
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In acting as a custodian, Citibank utilizes certain back office services of its affiliates. CGMI
reserves the right at any time, and without notice to clients, to terminate the delegation of
some or all of these custody and clearing services and to assume or further delegate
responsibility for such services. In limited circumstances, clients may select another third-party
qualified custodian to maintain custody of client assets.
A.4. Types of Advisory Services Offered
As noted immediately below, the Programs in which a client is eligible to participate differ
depending on whether the client is a client of CPB, WaW, or CPWM/CPII. Furthermore, as
discussed above in “Item A.2. – CGMI’s Advisory Services,” the Programs in which a client is
eligible to participate will differ based on country of residence, which can determine whether
the client enters into its Program Agreement with CGMI or Citibank or another affiliate.
Regardless of whether the client’s relationship is with CPB, WaW, or CPWM/CPII, CGMI will
serve (either directly or indirectly) as the client’s investment adviser in connection with the
Program the client selects. CGMI delegates certain of the services described below to one or
more of its affiliates.
Investments made through the Programs are inherently speculative and involve the risk of loss
of capital. There is no guarantee that any Program or investment will achieve its objectives or
that losses will be avoided. The past performance of a Program or an investment made
through a Program is not indicative of future performance. Neither CGMI nor any of its
affiliates makes any representations or warranties in this brochure with respect to the present
or future level of risk or volatility in any Program or investment, or any Program’s or
investment’s future performance or activities.
Set forth below are lists of the Programs for which different clients are eligible along with
descriptions of each of the Programs, including details about the investment management
services provided and associated fees.
Program Eligibility – Clients of CPB and WaW
CPB and WaW clients who enter into a Program Agreement with CGMI are eligible to
participate in the following Programs:
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•
•
•
•
Manager Selection Program
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
-- Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke
-- Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios
Advisory Portfolios Program
-- Advisory Portfolios Custom
-- Advisory Portfolios Core
Citi Advisor Program (available only as part of participating in Advisory
Portfolios Custom or Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke)
CPB and WaW clients who enter into a Program Agreement with Citibank are eligible to
participate in the following Programs:
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•
•
•
Manager Selection Program
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
-- Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke
-- Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios
Advisory Portfolios Program
-- Advisory Portfolios Custom
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CPB and WaW clients should understand that when CPB and WaW Private Bankers provide
advice in connection with a Program, they do so in their capacity as representatives of CGMI.
Accordingly, references in this brochure to “CGMI financial advisers” are intended to refer to
CPB and WaW Private Bankers as well as other financial advisers who provide advice through
or on behalf of CGMI.
Program Eligibility – Clients of CPWM/CPII
CPWM/CPII clients are eligible to participate in the following Programs:
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•
•
Fiduciary Services Program
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
-- Multi-Asset Class Solutions Citi Active Allocation
Citi Advisor Program
Citi Portfolio Manager Program
Dynamic Allocation Portfolios -- UMA Program
Model Allocations Portfolios Program
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•
From time to time, CGMI enters into bespoke discretionary management arrangements with
institutional clients in addition to the Programs described in this brochure.
Fiduciary Services Program and Manager Selection Program
In the Fiduciary Services Program (“FS”) and the Manager Selection Program (“MSP”), CGMI
assists the client in selecting one or more investment managers to manage the client’s account
on a discretionary basis according to a specified investment strategy. Certain investment
managers are affiliated with CGMI.
In the FS and MSP Programs, CGMI provides clients with substantially similar services. FS is
offered exclusively to clients of CPWM/CPII, while MSP is offered exclusively to clients of CPB
and WaW. In FS and MSP, clients generally invest in equity, balanced and multi-style
portfolios, or fixed income portfolios, each of which is designed by the investment managers.
Due to the difference in typical account size and size of the overall client relationship (see
discussion of client segments above), CPWM/CPII clients pay higher fees to CGMI for FS than
CPB and WaW clients pay CGMI for the MSP Program. Minimum account sizes for FS and MSP
are detailed in Item 5 – ”Account Requirements and Types of Clients.” Different minimums
apply with respect to certain investment managers and strategies. Strategies offered by
affiliated investment managers are not available in MSP. See Fees section below.
Services Provided
In FS and MSP, CGMI works with the client to review and evaluate the client’s investment
objectives and financial circumstances. CGMI then recommends one or more investment
managers to manage the client’s assets on a discretionary basis in accordance with the client’s
objectives. The client selects investment managers from among the recommended managers,
and CGMI retains the investment managers on the client’s behalf. To the extent that multiple
investment managers are selected by the client and retained by CGMI, each investment
manager will be responsible for a separate account. The investment managers exercise
discretion by either (i) implementing investment decisions directly or (ii) in certain
circumstances that are reviewed by CGMI, retaining another investment adviser to implement
the investment decisions. CGMI separately contracts with each investment manager as to the
terms of its participation in these Programs.
In FS and MSP, custodial services are provided by Clearing Firm or Citibank. Both CGMI and
Clearing Firm provide trade execution and related services in FS and MSP.
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Evaluation and Selection of Investment Managers
CGMI will recommend one or more investment managers to serve as investment advisers of
the client’s account(s) and will retain the investment managers on the client’s behalf, based on
each client’s objectives and circumstances. The actual selection of an investment manager is
entirely up to the client (unless CGMI no longer approves a manager for these Programs and
the client does not give CGMI directions for a replacement manager). The available investment
managers and strategies include those which are affiliated with CGMI. See Item 6. –
“Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers” for information about how the
Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers (“C-RAM”) evaluates affiliated investment
managers.
Third-Party Strategies in the Fiduciary Services Program
CGMI only recommends third-party investment managers that meet either the CitiFocus or
CitiAccess research standard. See Item 6–“Research in Advisory Programs”. If CGMI
determines that an investment manager previously recommended to, and chosen by, the client
no longer meets the applicable research standard and is therefore no longer approved for
these Programs, (i) a replacement manager will be selected by the client (or, if the client fails
to select a replacement manager, by CGMI) from recommendations provided by CGMI, or (ii)
the client’s Program Agreement will automatically terminate upon a date selected by CGMI and
communicated to client with reasonable advance notice. If the client decides to continue to
retain an investment manager that is no longer approved for the Programs, the client must
arrange with that investment manager to promptly transfer the assets in the account to hold
them directly with such investment manager. CGMI will (a) make no further representations
concerning such investment manager, (b) not assume any liability for any loss, claim, damage
or expense attributable to client’s decision and (c) cease evaluating or making any
representations regarding such investment manager.
Before a client’s assets are transferred from one investment manager to a replacement
investment manager, CGMI will attempt to obtain the client’s oral or written consent but will
not be required to obtain such consent prior to effecting the transfer.
In FS and MSP, CGMI periodically monitors the performance of investment managers included
to evaluate correlation to the manager’s published performance record (if applicable) and to
assess any performance dispersion among client accounts.
Note that, beginning this year, third party managers may invest client accounts in investment
funds that provide exposure to digital assets, which poses unique risks. See Item 6. –
“Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss – Digital Asset Investment
Products Risks.”
CGMI also maintains a “Watch” policy for investment managers in FS and MSP. CGMI’s Watch
policy is more fully described in Item 6. – “Research in Advisory Programs.” A Watch status
may, but is not certain to, result in a change of the investment manager’s recommended
status.
Citi Investment Management (“CIM”) Managed Strategies in the Fiduciary Services Program
Strategies offered by CIM (as separately managed accounts) are available as part of FS. CIM
managed strategies are offered and managed by Citibank, an affiliate of CGMI. Clients who are
interested in CIM managed strategies as part of the FS Program must affirmatively elect to
participate in such strategies.
The C-RAM must approve the CIM managed strategies available as part of FS. The C-RAM’s
approval of CIM managed strategies is based on due diligence conducted by a third-party
consultant retained by CGMI’s affiliate. See Item 6. – “Committee for the Review and Approval
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of Managers” for information about how the C-RAM approves CIM managed strategies. CGMI
will review and evaluate CIM managed strategies periodically as part of client accounts review.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients have the right to elect to
receive information about transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving
individual confirmations following each transaction. Client accounts in CPWM/CPII periodically
receive a “Performance Review,” which is a statistical review and analysis of the account.
Clients of CPB and WaW will receive that report upon request. Clients also receive mutual fund
prospectuses for the funds in which they invest.
Fees
Clients participating in FS and MSP pay an asset-based fee to CGMI. The fee includes fees or
charges of CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for trades executed at
CGMI or Clearing Firm, compensation to the client’s CGMI financial adviser, and Clearing Firm’s
custodial charges (“CGMI fee”). In addition to the CGMI fee, clients also pay a fee for services
of the investment managers selected to manage the client’s assets. Neither the CGMI fee nor
the fee for the selected investment manager include the following: (a) any fees or charges for
other services provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties that
are outside the scope of the client’s Program Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees,
account transfer fees, lending fees and interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee
fees, etc.); (b) any taxes or fees or their equivalent imposed by exchanges or regulatory
bodies; (c) brokerage commissions and other fees and charges imposed when an investment
manager chooses to effect securities transactions with or through a broker-dealer other than
CGMI or Clearing Firm; (d) fees and expenses charged by any investment funds in which the
client invests; and (e) certain other fees and charges described herein (see “Item 4.C–
Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from
Funds”).
The standard annual CGMI fees applicable to FS and MSP are as follows:
Fiduciary Services Program CPWM/CPII Fee Schedule
The CGMI fee is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset values, as shown
on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the different rates applicable
to each asset value range. Note that these fees are negotiable.
Account Asset Values
CGMI Fee on Fixed
Income Strategies
CGMI Fee on Equity,
Balanced and Multi-Style
Strategies
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
1.00%
0.90%
0.75%
0.60%
On the first $500,000.00
On the next $500,000.00
On the next $2,000,000.00
Over $3,000,000.00
Manager Selection Program CPB and WaW U.S. Fee Schedule
The CGMI fee is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset values, as shown
on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI Fee is a “blend” of the different rates applicable
to each asset value range.
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Account Asset Values
CGMI Fee on
Fixed Income Strategies
CGMI Fee on
Equity and Balanced
Strategies
1.00%
0.75%
0.60%
0.60%
0.50%
0.40%
On first $3 million
On next $3 million
Over $6 million
Manager Selection Program CPB and WaW Non-U.S. Fee Schedule
The applicable standard fee rates in the table below will apply to the entire balance in the
account, rather than applied as a blend of the different rates applicable to each asset value
range. For example, if your account asset value is US$7 million, the fee rate shown on the “$6
million and above” row will be charged on the entire US$7 million.
Account Asset Values
CGMI Fee on
Fixed Income Strategies
CGMI Fee on
Equity and Balanced
Strategies
1.50%
1.40%
1.00%
0.90%
1.25%
0.80%
Under $3 million
$3 million to less than $6
million
$6 million and above
CGMI Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which result in particular clients
paying a fee different than the standard fees. Fees for FS are normally payable quarterly in
advance. Fees for MSP are normally payable monthly in arrears. Clients additionally pay a fee
for services of the investment managers (other than CIM), which fee depends upon the asset
class, the investment style and the total amount of assets allocated to the investment
manager in FS or MSP (as applicable).
The investment manager fees are asset-based annual fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.35% for
fixed income only strategies, and from 0.18% to 0.60% for other strategies. Fees for specific
strategies are made available to clients prior to investing in the Program. The investment
manager fees set forth herein are not negotiable and are subject to change without notice.
With respect to FS and MSP accounts that were previously invested in the Consulting and
Evaluation Services, Legg Mason Private Portfolios, Western Institutional Portfolios, or
Investment Management Services Programs, the investment advisory fees that applied to such
Programs as of the time a client’s account was converted to FS or MSP will continue to apply
(i.e., will be “grandfathered”). Some of such grandfathered fee schedules are different than the
amount stated in the FS and MSP fee schedules above.
Fees Charged for CIM Managed Strategies
When clients select CIM managed strategies as part of FS, the single asset-based fee that
clients pay CGMI covers any fees payable to CIM. As a result, CIM does not directly charge or
receive from clients a separate investment manager fee for its services. Note that CIM effects
transactions in fixed income securities exclusively through broker-dealers other than CGMI or
Clearing Firm and additional trading and execution costs such as markups, markdowns or
spreads are charged to the client; these costs are not covered by the fee payable to CGMI.
See “Item 4.C.-Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges” for more information
about trading away.
Conflicts of Interest
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Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to
recommend CIM managed strategies over unaffiliated investment managers, which charge a
separate, third-party portfolio manager fee, because CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate
a higher CGMI management fee for themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management
for an affiliate; this creates conflicts of interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is
negotiable and a separate CIM manager fee is not charged in the FS Program, CGMI financial
advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee due to the lower
overall cost to the client when a client selects CIM than they could negotiate if the client had
selected an unaffiliated investment manager that charges a separate management fee. Thus,
CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to recommend CIM managed
strategies. In addition to these financial incentives, there are reputational, marketing and non-
pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when CIM increases its assets under
management.
Note that CPB and WaW clients can retain CIM directly to manage assets in the CIM managed
strategies outside of a Program at a lower cost than retaining CIM through the MSP Program.
The fee schedules for CPB and WaW clients with accounts directly with CIM are lower than the
fee schedules offered in the MSP Program. For CPWM/CPII clients, CIM managed strategies are
only available as part of the FS Program.
Clients who are interested in CIM managed strategies should consult with their CGMI financial
adviser for more information about CIM managed strategies and applicable fees.
In addition, the CGMI fee schedule in FS and MSP for equity, balanced and multi-style
strategies is higher than the fee schedule for fixed income strategies. Clients should
understand that the structure of the fee schedule in these Programs creates a financial
incentive for CGMI financial advisers to recommend equity, balanced and multi-style strategies
instead of fixed income in order to earn more fees.
Further, unlike the negotiable CGMI fee, the third party manager fees in FS and MSP are not
negotiable. As a result, when a client selects a third party managed strategy that costs less
than other available comparable strategies, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to
negotiate a higher fee for themselves (with a lower overall cost to the client). The opportunity
to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee creates an incentive to recommend a manager
that charges a lower fee than other managers offering comparable strategies at a higher cost,
as a higher CGMI fee benefits both the financial adviser as well as CGMI.
Both CGMI and CGMI financial advisers benefit from these opportunities because each receives
compensation tied to the amount of the client’s total annual CGMI fees. See “Item 6.B
Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for more information
about these conflicts of interest.
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
In the Consulting and Evaluation Services Program (“CES”), CGMI assists the client in selecting
one or more investment managers to manage the client’s account on a discretionary basis
according to a specified investment strategy. In CES, the client typically enters into an
investment advisory contract directly with the investment manager as well as with CGMI (“dual
contract Program”). The minimum account size for CES is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account
Requirements and Types of Clients.” Different minimums apply with respect to certain
investment managers.
Services Provided
In CES, CGMI analyzes a client’s investment objectives and, if requested, recommends one or
more investment managers in light of those objectives. CGMI does not exercise discretion for
CES clients as to the retention of an investment manager; instead, CGMI makes
recommendations, which the client may or may not follow. Clearing Firm provides custody
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services for client accounts (depending upon the election of the client), and both CGMI and
Clearing Firm provide trade execution and related services.
Evaluation and Recommendation of Investment Managers
CGMI will recommend one or more investment managers to serve as investment advisers of
the client’s account(s), based on the client’s objectives and circumstances. The actual selection
of an investment manager is entirely up to the client.
CGMI only recommends investment managers that meet the CitiFocus or CitiAccess research
standard. See “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs.” In the event CGMI determines that an
investment manager previously recommended to, and chosen by, the client no longer meets
the applicable research standard and is therefore no longer approved for CES, CGMI will notify
client. It will be client’s option to change or retain the investment manager. If the client
decides to continue to retain an investment manager that is no longer approved for CES, CGMI
will (a) make no further representations concerning such investment manager, (b) not assume
any liability for any loss, claim, damage or expense attributable to client’s decision and (c)
cease evaluating or making any representations regarding the investment manager.
In CES, CGMI periodically monitors the performance of investment managers included to
evaluate correlation to the manager’s published performance record (if applicable) and to
assess any performance dispersion among client accounts.
CGMI also maintains a “Watch” policy for investment managers in CES. CGMI’s Watch policy is
more fully described in “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs.” A Watch status may, but is
not certain to, result in a change of the investment manager’s recommended status.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive
information about transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual
confirmations following each transaction. Clients of CPWM/CPII periodically receive a
“Performance Review,” which is a statistical review and analysis of the account. Clients of CPB
and WaW will receive that report upon request. Clients also receive mutual fund prospectuses
for the funds in which they invest.
Fees
Clients participating in CES pay CGMI an asset-based fee. The fee includes all fees or charges
of CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for transactions executed at
CGMI or Clearing Firm, compensation to client’s financial adviser, and custodial charges. The
fee does not include the following: (a) any fees or charges for services provided by CGMI, an
affiliate (if applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties which are outside the scope of the client’s
Program Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account transfer fees, lending fees
and interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee fees, etc.); (b) fees or charges of any
of the investment managers selected to manage the client’s assets (other than CGMI); (c) any
taxes or fees or their equivalent imposed by exchanges or regulatory bodies; (d) charges,
taxes, legal and other expenses associated with the Program and client accounts arising under
the laws of any relevant jurisdiction; (e) brokerage commissions and other fees and charges
imposed when an investment manager chooses to effect securities transactions with or
through a broker-dealer other than CGMI or Clearing Firm; (f) fees and expenses charged by
any investment funds in which the client invests; and (g) certain other fees and charges
described herein (see “Item 4.C–Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges” and
“Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds”).
The standard annual fee applicable to CES is as follows:
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
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The CGMI fee payable to CGMI is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset
values, as shown on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the
different rates applicable to each asset value range.
Consulting and Evaluation Program CPB and WaW Fee Schedule
Account Asset Values
CGMI Fee on
Equity and Balanced
Accounts
2.20%
CGMI Fee on
Fixed Income
Accounts
0.75%
On the First $500,000.00
1.70%
0.55%
On the Next $500,000.00
1.20%
0.40%
On the Next $1,000,000.00
0.65%
0.25%
On the Next $3,000,000.00
0.60%
0.20%
On Assets Over $5,000,000.00
Consulting and Evaluation Program CPWM/CPII Fee Schedule
Account Asset Values
CGMI Fee on
Equity and Balanced
Accounts
2.00%
CGMI Fee on
Fixed Income
Accounts
1.00%
On the First $500,000.00
1.50%
0.90%
On the Next $500,000.00
1.25%
0.75%
On the Next $2,000,000.00
1.00%
0.60%
On Assets Over $3,000,000.00
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees for accounts larger than $10 million generally are
arranged separately on the basis of services provided. Fees normally are payable quarterly in
advance.
As stated above, the fee does not include any fees or charges of any third-party investment
manager (other than CGMI). The investment manager fees are also asset-based annual fees
that generally range from 0.15% to 0.40% for fixed income only strategies, and from 0.20%
to 1.00% for other strategies. In dual contract Program accounts, the fee for the investment
manager is specified in the investment advisory contract with the investment manager. The
fee is negotiated directly between the clients and investment managers. As an administrative
convenience, the investment manager’s fees will be debited from the client’s account and paid
by CGMI on the client’s behalf. CGMI will not verify the rate, computation, or timing of the
investment manager’s fees or the value of the account. Clients should verify that the amounts
debited for the purpose of paying the investment manager’s fees are correct by reviewing the
client statements and should notify CGMI of any discrepancies immediately. Clients should
understand that performance will be impacted by a deduction of incorrect fees or by delays in
deduction of fees due to investment managers’ failure to submit invoices in a timely manner.
Conflicts of Interest
The CGMI fee schedule in CES for equity and balanced strategies is higher than the fee
schedule for fixed income strategies. Clients should understand that the structure of the fee
schedule in this Program creates a financial incentive for CGMI financial advisers to
recommend equity and balanced strategies instead of fixed income in order to earn more fees.
When a client selects a third party managed strategy that costs less than other available
comparable strategies, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher fee
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for the Firm, and thus themselves (with a lower overall cost to the client). The opportunity to
negotiate a higher CGMI management fee creates an incentive for the financial adviser to
recommend a third party manager that charges a lower fee than other managers offering
comparable strategies at a higher cost, as a higher CGMI management fee benefits both the
financial adviser as well as CGMI.
See “Item 6.B Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for
more information about these conflicts of interest.
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
The Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program (“MACS” or “MACS Program”) consists of asset
allocation portfolios with multi-asset and single- or multi-manager capabilities designed to
provide clients individualized options to help achieve their long-term wealth management
objectives. Through MACS, CGMI provides clients with discretionary investment advisory
solutions. Client portfolios in MACS consist of a mix of some or all of Exchange Traded Funds
(ETFs), mutual funds, separately managed accounts, registered or unregistered alternative
investment funds, and other permitted types of investments.
MACS consists of three sub-Programs: (i) Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke
(“Discretionary Bespoke”); (ii) Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios (“MACS UMA”);
and (iii) Multi-Asset Class Solutions Citi Active Allocation Portfolios (“MACS Citi Active
Allocation”).
Clients of CPB and WaW are eligible to invest in Discretionary Bespoke and MACS UMA, while
clients of CPWM/CPII are eligible to invest in MACS Citi Active Allocation. Eligibility for each
sub-Program further depends on a client’s initial investment amount and other requirements.
MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation are substantially similar Programs but have some
differences described below. In Discretionary Bespoke clients invest through separate accounts
that are consolidated for portfolio management and reporting purposes. In MACS UMA and Citi
Active Allocation, by contrast, clients invest through unified managed accounts (i.e., “UMAs”),
where assets are held in one account.
Services Provided
1. Multi-Asset Class Solutions Discretionary Bespoke
In Discretionary Bespoke, CGMI provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily
to ultra-high net worth clients (including, but not limited to, multi-family offices, corporations,
trusts, endowments, foundations and similar clients) by: (i) assisting in the development of
investment policies and guidelines and asset allocation; (ii) performing investment manager
and investment selection and evaluation; and (iii) providing performance measurement and
portfolio analysis. For certain clients, CGMI also provides information and investment advisory
services regarding alternative investment managers. In Discretionary Bespoke, CGMI as the
discretionary advisor will retain investment managers and open separate accounts that are
consolidated for portfolio management and reporting purposes. The Discretionary Bespoke
services are tailored to the specific needs of each client and generally are provided for an
asset-based fee. In addition to these investment advisory services, CGMI also offers custody
services (either through Clearing Firm or Citibank) and execution services (either directly or
through Clearing Firm) to Discretionary Bespoke clients.
The minimum account size for new accounts in Discretionary Bespoke is detailed in Item 5 –
”Account Requirements and Types of Clients,” and is subject to exceptions at CGMI’s
discretion.
The key elements of Discretionary Bespoke are as follows:
1.
Assistance in the Preparation of Investment Objectives and Policies: Working with the
client, CGMI will assist the client in reviewing its investment goals, policies and objectives as
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well as its standards for performance review (to help ensure alignment with its investment
goals, policies and objectives), and in preparing, monitoring and updating its investment policy
statement.
Asset Allocation: CGMI will provide initial and continuing asset allocation
2.
recommendations in accordance with the investment policy statement of the client.
3.
Investment Manager Investments and Products: CGMI will allocate and reallocate the
client’s assets among investment managers and investment products that pursue strategies
that are consistent with the investment policy statement. CGMI only allocates assets to
investment managers and investment products that are approved by the C-RAM. The available
investment managers and investment products include those which are affiliated with CGMI.
See Item 6.A. – “Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers” for information about
how the C-RAM evaluates managers and funds.
In the event CGMI determines that an investment manager previously chosen for the client’s
account no longer meets the applicable research standard and is therefore no longer approved
for MACS, CGMI will reallocate the client’s assets to a replacement investment manager.
Mutual Funds, Exchanged Traded Funds and Index Funds Search: CGMI will invest and
4.
reinvest the client’s assets in mutual fund, ETF and index fund investments in a manner
consistent with the investment policy statement. CGMI only recommends funds that are
approved by the C-RAM. See Item 6.A. – “Committee for the Review and Approval of
Managers” for information about how the C-RAM evaluates managers and funds. In the event
CGMI determines that a fund previously chosen for the client’s account no longer meets the
applicable research standard and is therefore no longer approved for MACS, CGMI will
reallocate the client’s assets to a replacement fund, which could result in tax consequences to
the client.
Alternative Investment Manager Search: If requested by the client, CGMI will allocate
5.
and reallocate the client’s assets among alternative investment managers that pursue
strategies that are consistent with the investment policy statement. CGMI will work together
with the Citi Investment Management (“CIM”) AI Alternative Solutions Team in identifying and
selecting unaffiliated alternative investment managers as part of the implementation. For
additional information related to affiliated alternative investment managers, see Item 6.A. –
“Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers.”
6.
Performance Measurement: CGMI provides clients with system-generated performance
reports and custom performance reports (as agreed to between CGMI and client). The reports
may include comparisons to recognized benchmarks and appropriate market segments. Each
client receiving services pursuant to Discretionary Bespoke will have an agreed benchmark and
risk assignment from which a periodic assessment of their investment performance will be
conducted.
7.
Ongoing Review, Custody and Trade Execution: CGMI will execute rebalancing, conduct
investment policy monitoring, and support third-party providers, as well as, where requested,
provide custodial services (either directly, through Clearing Firm or Citibank) and execution
services (either directly or through Clearing Firm). Transactions in fixed income securities,
equities (if executed through broker-dealers other than CGMI or Clearing Firm) and certain
other securities involve commissions, dealer mark-ups or mark-downs or other charges, and
clients will be responsible for all such charges and expenses in addition to the asset-based fee
paid to CGMI. In addition, to the extent investment managers direct trades in securities to
CGMI for execution, CGMI will realize profits or losses in connection with such trades that are
separate from or additional to the fees paid by Discretionary Bespoke clients, but CGMI will not
charge such clients any mark-up or mark-down. To the extent that CGMI allocates the client’s
assets to an affiliated investment manager, the investment manager will execute transactions
through or with one or more broker-dealers other than CGMI or Clearing Firm, and the client
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will be responsible for any associated commissions, dealer mark-ups or mark-downs or other
charges, in addition to the asset-based fee. CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all
transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing Firm and provides account statements at least
quarterly. Clients may elect to receive information about transactions in their periodic
statements in lieu of receiving individual confirmations following each transaction.
8.
Daily Oversight and Control Structure: Using a systematic monitoring system, the
Fiduciary Oversight Group (“FOG”) is responsible for the daily monitoring of the client portfolio
relative to its investment policy statement. The investment manager will provide day-to-day
oversight, in coordination with the independent monitoring capabilities of FOG. The investment
manager will be responsible for addressing any alerts communicated by FOG and
recommending changes in accordance with the client’s investment policy statement.
2. Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios and Multi-Asset Class Solutions Citi Active
Allocation Portfolios Program
MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation are “unified managed account” programs. MACS
UMA is only offered to clients of CPB and WaW while MACS Citi Active Allocation is only offered
to clients of CPWM/CPII. While the two programs are substantially similar, they have some
differences as described below. CPWM/CPII clients pay higher fees to CGMI for MACS Citi
Active Allocation than CPB and WaW clients pay CGMI for MACS UMA. See Fees section below.
In MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation, the client selects from one or more of the
portfolio objectives spanning the risk spectrum, based upon the client’s investment objectives,
risk tolerance and investment time horizon for the assets, or the portion of assets, in each
account. A separate “unified managed account” is established for each portfolio objective (also
referred to as a “portfolio” or “portfolio levels”) the client chooses. The portfolios consist of a
mix of some or all of ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, registered or
unregistered alternative investment funds, and others depending on client’s investment
amount and investment needs.
The suggested investment horizon for the portfolios set out below is four (4) to six (6) years.
However, the investment horizon may change depending on market conditions, preferences,
special limitations or variances in investment objectives or other factors. The portfolios
available under MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation are:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Portfolio Level 1 which seeks to generate income rather than achieve capital
appreciation;
Portfolio Level 2 which seeks to generate income and achieve modest
appreciation of capital as a secondary objective;
Portfolio Level 2.5 which seeks a balance of income and moderate capital
appreciation;
Portfolio Level 3 which seeks a balance of income and capital appreciation;
Portfolio Level 3.5 which seeks capital appreciation with some emphasis on
income;
Portfolio Level 4 which seeks mostly capital appreciation with less emphasis
on income; and
Portfolio Level 5 which seeks maximum capital appreciation.
•
The asset allocations for the portfolios are comprised of some or all of the following: (i) cash
and short term investments, including cash equivalents; (ii) fixed income investments,
including short term municipal debt, municipal bonds, U.S. bonds and high yield/emerging
market debt; (iii) equity investments, including, U.S. large capitalization, U.S. small
capitalization, Europe, Japan, Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) and emerging markets; (iv) alternative
investments, including private investment funds; and (v) opportunistic investments, including
commodities, currencies and preferred securities, as well as investments in securities that
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indirectly provide exposure to the foregoing. The asset allocation categories and classes
utilized are subject to change.
The asset allocations are developed based on long-term (ten (10) year time horizon) economic
and market forecasts. In addition, with the exception of the “Sustainable Opportunities” and
“Global Opportunities” options, the asset allocations are also developed based on short-term
(three (3) to twelve (12) month time horizon) economic and market forecasts. CGMI reviews
and, if necessary, adjusts the asset allocation for the portfolios at least quarterly, but
allocations may be adjusted more frequently in unusual market or economic circumstances or
following under performance or over performance of a particular portfolio or investment,
subject to subscription and redemption rules applicable to investments. The asset allocation
percentages currently in effect for a particular portfolio objective may be obtained from your
CGMI financial adviser.
The portfolios are invested in a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, separately managed accounts,
registered and unregistered investment funds depending on whether a client is eligible for, and
selects, “Standard,” “Tax Aware,” “Sustainable Opportunities,” “Global Opportunities,”
“Active/Passive Blend,” “Core,” or “Custom” option. Not all options are available for all portfolio
levels. The “Active/Passive Blend” option is not available under MACS Citi Active Allocation.
The chart below summarizes the differences between these options as well as key differences
in minimum account sizes for MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation.
Portfolio Can Invest in
Portfolio
Option
MACS Citi
Active Allocation
(CPWM/CPII)
Minimum Account
Size
MACS UMA
(CPB and
WaW)
Minimum
Account Size
$250,000
$100,000
Standard
Tax Aware
Mutual funds, ETFs,
registered alternative
investment funds
Separately managed
accounts and ETFs
$100,000 – ETF only
Portfolio
$100,000 –
ETF only
Portfolio
$750,000 –
Separately managed
accounts and ETFs
$750,000 –
Separately
managed
accounts and
ETFs
$100,000
$250,000
Sustainable
Opportunities
Mutual Funds included on
CGMI’s CitiFocus List and
ETFs in accordance with Citi
due diligence procedures.
See Item 6.A. – “CitiFocus”
for information about how
CGMI classifies Program
Investment Products as
CitiFocus.
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Portfolio Can Invest in
Portfolio
Option
MACS Citi
Active Allocation
(CPWM/CPII)
Minimum Account
Size
$100,000
MACS UMA
(CPB and
WaW)
Minimum
Account Size
$250,000
Mutual funds and ETFs
Global
Opportunities*
*A portion of the portfolio
invests in mutual funds
included on CGMI’s CitiFocus
List and ETFs in accordance
with Citi due diligence
procedures. See Item 6.A. –
“CitiFocus” for information
about how CGMI classifies
Program Investment Products
as CitiFocus.
$500,000
This option is not
available
Active/Passive
Blend*
Fixed income portion:
separately managed
accounts, mutual funds,
ETFs.
Equity portion: ETFs
*While CGMI seeks to create
a portfolio with active fixed
income managers and a
passive allocation to equities,
it may use fixed income ETFs
for specific allocations on
either a short- or long-term
basis based on the analysis
and view of available
investment managers. In
addition, availability of
separately managed accounts
may vary depending on risk
profile or account size.
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Portfolio Can Invest in
Portfolio
Option
MACS Citi
Active Allocation
(CPWM/CPII)
Minimum Account
Size
$1,000,000
Core*
MACS UMA
(CPB and
WaW)
Minimum
Account Size
$1,000,000
Separately managed
accounts, mutual funds,
ETFs, registered and
unregistered alternative
investment funds
*Environmental, Social and
Governance (ESG) portfolio
allocations only: separately
managed accounts, mutual
funds included on CGMI’s
CitiFocus List and ETFs in
accordance with Citi due
diligence procedures. See
Item 6.A. – “CitiFocus” for
information about how CGMI
classifies Program
Investment Products as
CitiFocus.
$10 million
$10 million
Custom
Separately managed
accounts, mutual funds,
ETFs, registered and
unregistered alternative
investment funds,
For MACS UMA only: CIM
separately managed accounts
CGMI; Investment Manager and Fund Selection; Unified Managed Account
Portfolio Implementation
CGMI serves as the discretionary investment adviser of the assets in MACS UMA and MACS Citi
Active Allocation and is responsible for selecting the investment managers and/or investment
funds for each asset class in a portfolio. CGMI has established the C-RAM to select investment
managers and investment funds for MACS and certain other Programs. Some of the
investment managers and funds selected for MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation are
affiliated with CGMI. See Item 6.A. – “Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers”
for information about how the C-RAM evaluates managers and funds.
The assets in each asset class generally are invested on a discretionary basis with a single
investment manager or in a single investment fund, as applicable, but multiple managers or
funds can be used. Transactions in separately managed accounts will be executed either (i) by
CGMI, generally through Clearing Firm (a “Citi Executed SMA”), or (ii) directly by the
investment manager recommending such transactions (a “Portfolio Manager Executed SMA”).
In the case of a Citi Executed SMA, CGMI invests the assets based on instructions
communicated to CGMI by the investment manager and in accordance with portfolio
implementation rules and instructions communicated to the investment managers by CGMI.
See “Item 4.A.5–Implementation and Transaction Services” and “Item 4.A.5–Aggregation of
Trade Orders and Trade Allocation” for more information on portfolio implementation and
overlay services provided by the Overlay Manager.
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CGMI or the manager, in the case of a Portfolio Manager Executed SMA, will be responsible for
the creation and execution of orders for the purchase and sale of shares/units in investment
funds on behalf of client accounts.
Assets in the alternative investments asset allocation category generally are invested in either
registered or unregistered investment funds (including hedge “fund of funds”). The process for
selecting investment funds in the alternative investments category is more qualitative in
nature than is the process for selecting investment managers and investment funds outside of
the alternative investments category. Investment funds in the alternative investments
category typically have incentive fee arrangements. Under such an arrangement, the manager
of the investment fund and managers of underlying portfolios or funds receives compensation
based on appreciation in the fund’s or underlying fund’s or portfolio’s assets. Such incentive
fees are an incentive to make investments that are riskier or more speculative than would be
the case absent an incentive fee. For eligible clients that select an investment option with an
allocation to an unregistered alternative investment fund, the alternative investments asset
allocation category will be invested in a private investment fund of funds vehicle that is
advised by an affiliate of CGMI. However, in such cases, clients will not bear any additional
management fee payable to the affiliated adviser.
In the event that the client selects the “Custom Portfolio” investment option within the MACS
UMA or MACS Citi Active Allocation, CGMI will consider the client’s individual investment
objective, risk/return profile and investment guidelines when selecting investment managers
and/or investment funds for each asset class in a portfolio.
In the event that the client selects the “Tax Aware” investment option within the MACS UMA or
MACS Citi Active Allocation, the portfolios seek to utilize tax management features, including
tax-loss harvesting, and, as a result, the investment manager selected by CGMI will be
responsible for portfolio implementation in relation to the entire account and the actual
investment of all assets in the portfolios including determining the timing of an investment of
an account or any account rebalancing, and tax lot management and processes relative to the
portfolio investment objective and investment election chosen by the client, the target asset
allocations provided by CGMI and any special instructions or restrictions imposed by the client.
See Portfolio Manager Executed SMA description below and “Item 4.C. Additional Information
Regarding Fees and Charges for information” about when an investment manager executes
transactions on behalf of client accounts.
The “Tax Aware” investment option is not intended as tax advice and clients should confer with
their personal tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of investing in this option, based
on their particular circumstances. The tax consequences of any strategy that engages in tax-
loss harvesting is complex, and clients and their personal tax advisors are responsible for how
the transactions in their account are reported to the IRS or any other taxing authority. See
“Item 6.C. Additional Information Related to Wrap Fee Programs – Tax-Loss Harvesting Risks”
for a summary description of the risks associated with investment strategies that engage in
tax-loss harvesting.
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive
information about transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual
confirmations following each transaction.
CIM Managed Strategies in the MACS Program
Strategies offered by CIM (as separately managed accounts) are available as part of
Discretionary Bespoke and the Custom Portfolio option of MACS UMA. CIM managed strategies
are offered through Citibank, an affiliate of CGMI. Clients who are interested in CIM managed
strategies as part of the MACS Program must affirmatively elect to participate in such
strategies. For clients electing to participate in CIM managed strategies in Discretionary
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Bespoke or the Custom Portfolio option (both programs where CGMI serves as the
discretionary investment manager), CGMI will invest and reinvest client assets in CIM
managed strategies in a manner generally consistent with the client investment policy
statement or client’s investment guidelines. ERISA plans and retirement plans, including
individual retirement accounts, are also eligible to participate in CIM managed strategies in the
MACS Program.
The C-RAM must approve the CIM managed strategies available as part of the MACS Program.
The C-RAM’s approval of CIM managed strategies is based on due diligence conducted by a
third-party consultant retained by CGMI’s affiliate. See Item 6.A. – “Forum for the Review and
Approval of Managers” for information about how the C-RAM approves CIM managed
strategies. CGMI will review and evaluate CIM managed strategies periodically as part of client
accounts review, including their performance and compliance with clients’ investment policy
statement or investment guidelines.
When clients select CIM managed strategies as part of Discretionary Bespoke and the Custom
Portfolio option of MACS UMA, the single asset-based fee that clients pay CGMI covers any fees
payable to CIM.
Fees
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees will also be either asset-based or fixed, depending
on the particular client. To the extent that an asset-based fee is used, unless otherwise agreed
between CGMI and the client, the CGMI fee will be computed using different rates applicable to
ranges of asset values, as shown on the fee schedule below.
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program CPB and WaW U.S. Fee Schedule
Assets Under Management
CGMI Annual Fee
On first $5 million
CGMI fee will be a “blend” of the different rates
applicable to each range of asset values.
1.00%
On next $5 million
0.80%
Over US $10 million
0.60%
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program CPB and WaW Non-U.S. Fee Schedule
CGMI Annual Fee
Assets Under Management
The applicable standard fee rates below will
apply to the entire balance in the account,
rather than applied as a blend of the different
rates applicable to each asset value range.
Under US $5 million
1.50%
US $5 million to less than US $10
1.25%
million
US $10 million and above
1.00%
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MACS Citi Active Allocation for Clients of CPWM/CPII Fee Schedule
Assets Under
Management
CGMI Annual Fee for
Clients in the U.S.
CGMI Annual Fee for Clients
outside the U.S.
CGMI fee will be a “blend”
of the different rates
applicable to each range of
asset values.
The applicable standard fee rates
in the table below will apply to
the entire balance in the
account, rather than applied as a
blend of the different rates
applicable to each asset value
range.
On first $500,000
2.00%
2.00%
On next $500,000
1.50%
1.50%
On next $2,000,000
1.25%
1.25%
Over $3,000,000
1.00%
1.00%
Fees generally are payable as follows:
• Discretionary Bespoke: Fees are charged monthly or quarterly, in arrears or in
advance, as agreed to with Client.
• MACS UMA: Fees are payable monthly in arrears.
• MACS Citi Active Allocation: Fees are payable quarterly in advance.
Additional Fees and Expenses
The client will bear a proportionate share of the fees and expenses incurred by any mutual
funds or alternative investments included in the portfolios. The prospectus or offering
memorandum of each of these investments describes these internal fees and expenses in
detail. For more information relating to fees please see “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from
Funds.”
The fee paid to CGMI does not cover any fees or charges for other services provided by CGMI,
an affiliate (if applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties which are outside the scope of the
client’s Program Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account transfer fees, lending
fees and interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee fees, etc.).
Additional Fees Charged by Investment Managers
Any fees payable to the third-party investment managers that a MACS client selects are not
included in the fee paid to CGMI, except as described below. Clients also pay the investment
managers fees that vary depending on the strategy and program in which the client invests.
The investment manager fees are asset-based annual fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.35% for
fixed income only strategies, and from 0.18% to 0.50% for other strategies. Fees for specific
strategies are provided to clients prior to investing in the Program. The investment manager
fees set forth herein are subject to change without notice.
Investment managers also may charge a performance fee in addition to the asset-based
investment management fees described above. CGMI does not charge performance fees at the
portfolio level for accounts with alternative investment funds, but performance fees may be
charged by a private investment fund through which the client invests, and also may be
charged by the underlying portfolio investments held by a private fund in which a client invests
(e.g., a fund of funds).
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Where alternative investment funds advised by an affiliate of CGMI are used in MACS, CGMI’s
fees cover the management fees payable to the affiliated manager. However, outside the
program, clients may directly enter into a separate contract with an affiliate of CGMI to invest
in alternative investments, and in those circumstances CGMI’s fee does not include any fees or
charges of such affiliated alternative investment manager’s services.
If any investment manager effects securities transactions for the client portfolio with or
through a broker-dealer other than CGMI or Clearing Firm, then clients are responsible for the
execution costs separately. See “Item 4.C.-Additional Information Regarding Fees and
Charges” for more information about trading away.
Fees Charged for CIM Managed Strategies
Trading and Execution Costs
CIM
Management Fee
Discretionary
Bespoke
Included in CGMI’s
fee
CIM’s trading and execution costs are charged
to client
Included in CGMI’s
fee
CGMI and Clearing Firm’s trading and execution
costs are included in CGMI’s fee
Custom
Portfolio --
MACS UMA
Trading and execution costs for transactions
effected through another broker-dealer are
charged to client
Conflicts of Interest
Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to
recommend affiliated investment managers over unaffiliated investment managers because
CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a higher management fee for the Firm, and thus
themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management for an affiliate; this creates conflicts of
interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a separate CIM
manager fee is not charged in the MACS Program, CGMI financial advisers have the
opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee due to the lower overall cost to the
client than comparable strategies that charge a separate manager fee. The opportunity to
negotiate a higher management fee benefits the financial adviser as well as CGMI, which
retains part of the fee. Thus, CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to
recommend CIM managed strategies. In addition to these financial incentives, there are
reputational, marketing and non-pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when
CIM increases its assets under management. See “Item 6.B Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee
Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for more information about these conflicts of
interest.
CPB and WaW clients interested in CIM managed strategies in the MACS Program should also
understand that they can retain CIM directly to manage assets in the CIM managed strategies
outside of a Program at a lower cost than retaining CIM through the MACS Program. The fee
schedules for CPB and WaW clients with accounts directly with CIM are different than the fee
schedules offered in the MACS Program and can be lower.
Clients who are interested in CIM managed strategies should consult with their CGMI financial
adviser for more information about CIM managed strategies and applicable fees.
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Advisory Portfolios Program
The Advisory Portfolios Program (“Advisory Portfolios Program”) consists of asset allocation
portfolios with multi-asset and single- or multi-manager capabilities designed to provide clients
individualized options to help achieve their long-term wealth management objectives. Through
the Advisory Portfolios Program, CGMI provides clients with non-discretionary investment
advisory solutions. Advisory Portfolios Program is offered exclusively to CPB and WaW clients.
Advisory Portfolios Program consists of two sub-Programs: (i) Advisory Portfolios Custom (“AP
Custom”); and (ii) Advisory Portfolios Core (“AP Core”). Eligibility for each sub-Program further
depends on a client’s initial investment amount and other requirements.
In AP Custom, clients invest through separate accounts that are consolidated for portfolio
management and reporting purposes. In AP Core, by contrast, clients invest through UMAs,
where assets are held in one account.
Services Provided
1. AP Custom
In AP Custom, CGMI provides non-discretionary investment advisory services to ultra-high net
worth clients (including, but not limited to, multi-family offices, corporations, trusts,
endowments, foundations and similar clients) by: (i) assisting in the development of
investment policies and guidelines; (ii) evaluating and recommending investment managers
and products; and (iii) delivering performance measurements and portfolio analysis. For
certain clients, CGMI may also provide information and advice regarding alternative investment
managers. In AP Custom, clients enter into separate investment advisory contracts in order to
retain investment managers and open separate accounts that are consolidated for portfolio
management and reporting purposes. The services provided in AP Custom are tailored to the
specific needs of each client and are generally provided for an asset-based fee. In addition to
these non-discretionary investment advisory services, CGMI also offers custody (either through
Clearing Firm or Citibank) and execution services (either directly or through Clearing Firm) to
AP Custom clients.
The minimum account size for new accounts in AP Custom is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account
Requirements and Types of Clients,” and is subject to exceptions at CGMI’s discretion.
The key elements of AP Custom are as follows:
Assistance in the Preparation of Investment Objectives and Policies If Requested by the
1.
Client: Working with the client, CGMI will assist the client in reviewing its investment goals,
policies and objectives as well as its standards for performance review (to help ensure
alignment with its investment goals, policies and objectives), and in preparing, monitoring and
updating its investment policy statement.
Evaluation and Recommendation of Investment Managers and Products: CGMI will
2.
assist the client in identifying and selecting appropriate investment managers and products,
including mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts. Clients will enter into an
investment advisory contract directly with the investment manager, which will set forth the
terms and conditions (including, without limitation, any fees) relevant to the relationship.
In most cases CGMI recommends investment managers and investment products that are
approved by the C-RAM. The available investment managers and investment products include
those which are affiliated with CGMI. See Item 6.A. – “Committee for the Review and Approval
of Managers” for information about how the C-RAM evaluates managers and funds.
In the event CGMI determines that an investment manager or product previously
recommended to, and chosen by, the client no longer meets the applicable research standard
and is therefore no longer approved for AP, CGMI will notify client. It will be client’s option to
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change the investment product or retain the investment manager. If the client decides to
continue to retain an investment manager or remain invested in a product that is no longer
approved for AP, CGMI will (a) make no further representations concerning such investment
manager, (b) not assume any liability for any loss, claim, damage or expense attributable to
client’s decision and (c) cease evaluating or making any representations regarding the
investment manager. Clients must arrange to retain them directly and they will no longer be
part of AP Custom. CGMI will also review the account asset allocation from time to time and
recommend changes that are deemed appropriate. In the event that the account deviates from
the asset allocation and CGMI believes that the account should be re-balanced, CGMI will
recommend changes to effect the re-balancing.
3.
Alternative Investment Manager Search: If requested by the client, CGMI will work
together with the CIM AI Alternative Solutions Team to assist the client in identifying and
selecting appropriate unaffiliated alternative investment managers. For additional information
related to affiliated alternative investment managers, see Item 6. – “Committee for the Review
and Approval of Managers.”
4.
Performance Measurement and Portfolio Analysis: CGMI provides clients with system-
generated performance reports and custom performance reports (and as mutually agreed to
between CGMI and a client). The reports may include comparisons to recognized benchmarks
and appropriate market segments. Each client will have an agreed benchmark and risk
assignment against which a periodic assessment of their investment performance will be
conducted.
5.
Ongoing Review, Custody and Trade Execution: CGMI will recommend portfolio
rebalancing, conduct investment policy monitoring, support third-party providers, and, where
requested, provide custodial and execution services. Transactions in fixed income securities,
equities (if executed through broker-dealers other than CGMI or Clearing Firm) and certain
other securities involve commissions, dealer mark-ups or mark-downs or other charges in
addition to the asset-based fees. To the extent investment managers direct trades in such
securities to CGMI for execution, CGMI may realize profits or losses in connection with such
trades that are separate from or additional to the fees paid by AP Custom clients, but CGMI will
not charge such clients any mark-up or mark-down. CGMI (either directly or indirectly)
confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing Firm and provides account
statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive information about transactions in
their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual confirmations following each
transaction.
Daily Oversight and Control Structure: Using a systematic monitoring system, FOG is
6.
responsible for the daily monitoring of the client portfolio relative to its investment policy
statement. The investment manager will provide oversight support along with CGMI’s
investment counselor, in addition to the independent monitoring capabilities of FOG. The
investment counselor will be responsible for addressing any alerts communicated by FOG and
recommending changes to the client in accordance with the client’s investment policy
statement.
2. Advisory Portfolios Core
In AP Core, the client selects from available portfolio investment objectives spanning the risk
spectrum, based upon the client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance and investment time
horizon for the assets, or the portion of assets, in each account. A separate “unified
managed account” is established for the portfolio investment objective (also referred to as a
“portfolio”) the client chooses. The portfolios consist of a mix of some or all of ETFs, mutual
funds, and separately managed accounts depending on client’s investment amount and
investment needs.
The suggested investment horizon for the portfolio investment objectives set out below is four
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(4) to six (6) years. However, the investment horizon may change depending on market
conditions, preferences, special limitations or variances in investment objectives or other
factors. The portfolio investment objectives available under AP Core are:
•
•
•
•
•
Portfolio Level 1 which seeks to generate income rather than achieve
capital appreciation;
Portfolio Level 2 which seeks to generate income and achieve modest
appreciation of capital as a secondary objective;
Portfolio Level 2.5 which seeks a balance of income and moderate
capital appreciation;
Portfolio Level 3 which seeks a balance of income and moderate capital
appreciation;
Portfolio Level 4 which seeks mostly capital appreciation with less emphasis
on income; and
Portfolio Level 5 which seeks maximum capital appreciation.
•
The selection of a portfolio investment objective is the starting point for the design and
implementation of a specific investment proposal. Through customization features allowed in
this Program, the client may refine their investment objectives and risk tolerance so that the
actual allocation of a client’s assets in a customized portfolio does not align directly with the
selected portfolio investment objective. CGMI categorizes portfolio investment objectives into
conservative, moderate, and aggressive risk categories and analyzes a client’s customized
portfolio initially, and at the time of any future adjustments, to ensure that the customized
portfolio does not deviate from the risk category of the portfolio investment objective selected
by the client. That analysis and review, however, does not preclude a client from implementing
a customized portfolio that deviates from the portfolio investment objective selected for the AP
Core account. Client authorization to implement a customized portfolio that deviates from the
portfolio investment objective selected for the account supersedes that selection.
The client will establish the initial asset allocation for the portfolio and will advise CGMI of
any change in the asset allocation for the portfolio desired. The client may customize the
asset allocation according to your investment objectives and risk/return profile. The asset
allocation percentages currently in effect for a particular portfolio investment objective may
be obtained through your CGMI representative.
Changes in the asset allocation will likely result in transactions in the account, and these
transactions could have tax consequences for a taxable account.
Following market movements, or the outperformance or underperformance of a portfolio or
investment, such that a portfolio moves from its target allocation by an amount set by CGMI,
CGMI will rebalance an Account to bring the asset allocations back into line with the target
allocations. CGMI will monitor and rebalance in accordance with our internal monitoring
policies and procedures, which we reserve the right to modify from time to time in our sole
discretion. These transactions could have tax consequences for a taxable account.
The investment minimum for AP Core is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account Requirements and
Types of Clients.”.
CGMI; Investment Manager and Fund Selection; Unified Managed Account Portfolio
Implementation
CGMI serves as the non-discretionary investment adviser of the assets in AP Core. CGMI will
assist the client in selecting the investment managers and/or investment funds for each asset
class in a portfolio.
CGMI has established various criteria that are used to screen affiliated and unaffiliated
investment managers and investment funds. These criteria are subject to change from time to
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time. CGMI may advise on an investment manager or investment fund for an asset class that
invests in securities outside of such asset class so long as CGMI determines that such
investment manager’s or investment fund’s primary focus is on securities within such asset
class. Investment managers and mutual funds recommended or included as an investment
product in AP Core must meet either the CitiFocus or CitiAccess research standard, and each
ETF included as an investment product in AP Core must be screened according to CGMI due
diligence procedures (see “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs”).
CGMI undertakes periodic reviews of a broad range of factors to determine whether each
investment manager and investment fund remains appropriate for clients given their objectives
going forward. If CGMI determines such an action to be advisable and in the best interest of
its clients, CGMI may terminate an investment manager’s or investment fund’s participation in
AP Core and replace such manager or fund with another investment manager or investment
fund. If it does so, CGMI will notify the client of its recommended replacement manager or
investment fund and that it will reallocate the assets from the terminated manager or
investment fund to the new manager or investment fund. The client is permitted to instruct
CGMI to use a different manager or fund that is available for that asset class in the AP Core
program. Client accounts are permitted to be invested in cash, cash equivalents or ETFs during
the transition period to a new investment manager or investment fund.
Transactions in separately managed accounts will be executed either (i) by CGMI and/or the
Overlay Manager (a “Citi Executed SMA”) or (ii) directly by the investment manager
recommending such transactions (a “Portfolio Manager Executed SMA”). In the case of a Citi
Executed SMA, CGMI and/or the Overlay Manager invests the assets based on instructions
communicated to CGMI by the investment manager and in accordance with portfolio
implementation rules and instructions communicated to the investment managers by CGMI
and/or the Overlay Manager. See “Item 4.A.5–Implementation and Transaction Services” and
“Item 4.A.5–Aggregation of Trade Orders and Trade Allocation” for more information on
portfolio implementation and overlay services provided by the Overlay Manager.
CGMI will be responsible for the creation and execution of orders for the purchase and sale of
shares/units in registered investment funds on behalf of client accounts.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive
information about transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual
confirmations following each transaction. CGMI (either directly or through Citibank or Clearing
Firm) will also send the client a periodic report showing account positions and activity
(including income received and rights conferred in respect of investments) and performance
which will also be measured against a benchmark or benchmarks provided in the report.
Clients may instruct CGMI to consolidate the report for more than one account with the same
entitlement name.
CIM Managed Strategies in the Advisory Portfolios Program
Strategies offered by CIM (as separately managed accounts) are available as part of AP
Custom and AP Core. CIM managed strategies are offered through Citibank, an affiliate of
CGMI. Clients who are interested in CIM managed strategies as part of Advisory Portfolios
Program must affirmatively elect to participate in such strategies. Clients who are interested in
CIM managed strategies as part of AP Custom must enter into investment advisory contracts
directly with CIM. ERISA plans and retirement plans, including individual retirement accounts,
are also eligible to participate in CIM managed strategies in the Advisory Portfolios Program.
The C-RAM must approve the CIM managed strategies available as part of the Advisory
Portfolios Program. The C-RAM’s approval of CIM managed strategies is based on due diligence
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conducted by a third-party consultant retained by CGMI’s affiliate. See Item 6. – “Committee
for the Review and Approval of Managers” for information about how the C-RAM approves CIM
managed strategies. CGMI will review and evaluate CIM managed strategies periodically as
part of client accounts review, including their performance and compliance with clients’
investment policy statement or investment guidelines.
When clients select CIM managed strategies as part of the Advisory Portfolios Program, the
single asset-based fee that clients pay CGMI covers any fees payable to CIM unless the client
negotiates otherwise.
Fees
Clients participating in the Advisory Portfolios Program pay CGMI an asset-based fee. The fee
includes fees or charges of CGMI, the Overlay Manager, and Clearing Firm, including brokerage
commissions for transactions executed at CGMI or Clearing Firm, compensation to client’s
CGMI adviser or an employee of an affiliate, custodial charges and fees of the investment
manager(s). The fee does not include the following: (a) any fees or charges for other services
provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties which are outside
the scope of the client’s Program Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account
transfer fees, lending fees and interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee fees,
etc.); (b) any taxes or fees imposed by exchanges or regulatory bodies; (c) charges, taxes,
legal and other expenses associated with the Program and client accounts arising under the
laws of any relevant jurisdiction; (d) fees and expenses charged by any investment manager
or investment fund in which assets in the account are invested (including any separately
managed account fees described below); (e) brokerage commissions, mark-ups, mark-downs,
spreads and other fees and charges imposed when an investment manager chooses to effect
securities transactions with or through a broker-dealer other than CGMI or Clearing Firm; and
(f) certain other fees and charges described herein (see “Item 4.C–Additional Information
Regarding Fees and Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds”).
While clients are not charged a performance fee in connection with the Advisory Portfolios
Program, certain investment funds charge management and performance fees, and the
portfolios or funds underlying the investment funds also may have their own management and
performance fee arrangements. Thus, clients invested in any investment funds may be subject
to the management and performance fees at the fund level and management and performance
fees by the portfolios and funds underlying the investment funds. CGMI shares in the
management and performance fees charged by certain investment fund managers. CGMI
negotiates a fee with each portfolio manager and investment fund for the services rendered by
such manager or fund that may be paid out of the investment management fees received by
CGMI. The variation in the fee rates negotiated with each portfolio manager and investment
fund creates a conflict of interest for CGMI in selecting managers and funds.
The CGMI fee payable to CGMI is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset
values, as shown on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the
different rates applicable to each asset value range.
Advisory Portfolios Program CPB and WaW U.S. Fee Schedule
Assets Under Management
CGMI Annual Fee
CGMI fee will be a “blend” of the
different rates applicable to each range
of asset values.
On first $5 million
1.00%
On next $5 million
0.80%
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Assets Under Management
CGMI Annual Fee
CGMI fee will be a “blend” of the
different rates applicable to each range
of asset values.
Over US $10 million
0.60%
Advisory Portfolios Program CPB and WaW Non-U.S. Fee Schedule
CGMI Annual Fee
Assets Under Management
The applicable standard fee rates below
will apply to the entire balance in the
account, rather than applied as a blend
of the different rates applicable to each
asset value range.
Under US $5 million
1.50%
US $5 million to less than US $10 million
1.25%
US $10 million and above
1.00%
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees are payable monthly in arrears.
Fees generally are payable as follows:
• AP Core: Fees are payable monthly in arrears.
• AP Custom: Fees are charged monthly or quarterly, in arrears or in advance.
Additional Fees and Expenses
The client will bear a proportionate share of the fees and expenses incurred by any mutual
funds or alternative investments included in the portfolios. The prospectus or offering
memorandum of each of these investments describes these internal fees and expenses in
detail. For more information relating to fees, please see “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from
Funds.”
Additional Fees Charged by Investment Managers
In addition to the CGMI fee, a client will also separately pay fees to investment managers in
connection with any separately managed accounts in which the client invests (“SMA fees”). The
SMA fees vary by asset class, are negotiated by CGMI, and are subject to change without
notice. The SMA fees are asset-based annual fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.35% for fixed
income only strategies, and from 0.25% to 0.50% for other strategies. Fees for specific
strategies are provided to clients prior to investing in the Program.
Investment managers may also charge a performance fee in addition to the asset-based
investment management fees described above. For accounts with alternative investment
funds, there is no portfolio level (i.e., CGMI account-level) performance fee, but performance
fees may be charged by a private investment fund through which the client invests and may
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also be charged by the underlying portfolio investments held by a private fund in which a client
invests (e.g., a fund of funds).
Where alternative investment funds advised by an affiliate of CGMI are used, CGMI’s fees
include the management fees payable to the affiliated manager. However, where clients enter
into a separate contract with an affiliate of CGMI to invest in alternative investments, CGMI’s
fee does not include any fees or charges of such affiliated alternative investment manager’s
services.
If any investment manager effects securities transactions for the client portfolio with or
through a broker-dealer other than CGMI or Clearing Firm, then clients are responsible for the
execution costs separately. See “Item 4.C.-Additional Information Regarding Fees and
Charges” for more information about trading away.
Fees Charged for CIM Managed Strategies
CIM Management Fee
Trading and Execution
Costs
AP Custom
CIM’s trading and execution
costs are charged to client
Included in CGMI’s fee
unless the client negotiates
otherwise
AP Core
Included in CGMI’s fee
unless the client negotiates
otherwise
CGMI and Clearing Firm’s
trading and execution costs
are included in CGMI’s fee
Trading and execution costs
for transactions effected
through another broker-
dealer are charged to client
Conflicts of Interest
Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have financial incentives to
recommend affiliated investment managers over unaffiliated investment managers because
CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a higher management fee for themselves, and (ii)
increase assets under management for an affiliate; this creates conflicts of interest. For
example, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a separate CIM manager fee is not
charged in AP Custom, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher
CGMI management fee due to the lower overall cost to the client than comparable strategies
that charge a separate manager fee. The opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management
fee benefits the financial adviser as well as CGMI, which retains part of the management fee.
Thus, CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to recommend CIM
managed strategies. In addition to these financial incentives, there are reputational, marketing
and non-pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when CIM increases its assets
under management. See “Item 6.B Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–
Compensation” for more information about these conflicts of interest.
Clients interested in CIM managed strategies as part of the Advisory Portfolios Program should
understand that they can retain CIM directly to manage assets in the CIM managed strategies
outside of a Program at a lower cost than retaining CIM through the Advisory Portfolios
Program. The fee schedules for CPB and WaW clients with accounts directly with CIM are
different than the fee schedules offered in the Advisory Portfolios Program and can be lower.
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Clients who are interested in CIM managed strategies should consult with their CGMI adviser
for more information about CIM managed strategies and applicable fees.
Citi Advisor Program
Services Provided
The Citi Advisor Program (“Citi Advisor”) is designed to assist a client in devising and
implementing a systematic investment strategy tailored to the client’s financial circumstances.
Citi Advisor is offered to CPWM/CPII clients. Citi Advisor is also offered to CPB and WaW clients
who enter into the AP Custom or Discretionary Bespoke programs.
CPB and WaW clients who open Citi Advisor accounts through the AP Custom and Discretionary
Bespoke programs will have different services and/or subject to different terms than those
described below; the Citi Advisor account will be one of multiple accounts opened under the AP
Custom and Discretionary Bespoke programs and, consequently, Citi Advisor services will be
modified to accord with those programs. For example, a separate investment proposal just for
the Citi Advisor account will not be prepared. For additional information on the AP Custom and
Discretionary Bespoke programs, please see their description above under “Advisory Portfolios
Program” and “Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program.”
In Citi Advisor, CGMI assists the client in evaluating its investment objectives and risk
tolerances and then advises the client as to investments in eligible assets (as described
below). Citi Advisor is a non-discretionary Program in which investment decisions are made by
the client. Neither CGMI nor any affiliated entity has any investment discretion over the client’s
account. CGMI periodically provides the client with investment advice and will recommend and
effect transactions in the account with the client’s prior consent.
The minimum account size for Citi Advisor is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account Requirements and
Types of Clients.”. If assets in the account fall below the minimum account size, CGMI may, in
its discretion, terminate the client’s Program Agreement and remove the account from Citi
Advisor. To the extent a client determines to implement investments recommended by CGMI,
the Clearing Firm will provide custody, trade execution and related services.
Eligible Assets within Citi Advisor may include but are not limited to certain equity securities,
fixed income securities, options on certain equity securities (where approved), mutual funds,
ETFs, Unit Investment Trusts (UITs), cash and cash equivalents and Certificate of Deposits
(only in non-retirement accounts). Eligible assets can change from time-to-time and as
specified by CGMI. CGMI may restrict certain securities in Citi Advisor which may affect the
client’s ability to maintain certain assets within the program. Please consult with your CGMI
financial adviser for more information on eligible and restricted securities. In addition, without
notice to the client, CGMI may convert any mutual fund in an account to another share class of
the same fund, generally of lower cost and typically of an advisory approved share class.
In determining whether an investment manager and its corresponding investment strategies
should be available to clients, CGMI reviews and considers a number of factors, including, but
not limited to, the length of the track record; short and long-term performance of the funds
offered; size of assets under management; and level of interest and demand among clients
and CGMI financial advisers. Of the funds available to Citi Advisor clients, not all of the funds
are covered under the CitiFocus or CitiAccess standards as described in “Item 6–Research in
Advisory Programs.”
Account Information
Once an account is active, the client receives quarterly statements, confirmation of all
transactions, and quarterly performance reports. In addition, CGMI performs a periodic review
with the client, typically every 12 months, designed to assist the client in ascertaining whether
the client’s objectives are being met.
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Fees
Clients participating in Citi Advisor pay an asset-based fee to CGMI. The fee includes fees or
charges of CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for transactions in the
account that are executed through CGMI or Clearing Firm, compensation to the client’s CGMI
financial adviser, and Clearing Firm’s custodial charges. The fee does not include the following:
(a) any fees or charges for other services provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if applicable),
Clearing Firm or third parties which are outside the scope of the client’s Program Agreement
with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account transfer fees, lending fees and interest, retirement
plan administration fees, trustee fees, etc.); (b) any taxes or fees or their equivalent imposed
by exchanges or regulatory bodies; (c) charges, taxes, legal and other expenses associated
with the Program and client accounts arising under the laws of any relevant jurisdiction; (d)
fees and expenses charged by any investment funds in which the client invests; (e) certain
other fees and charges described herein (see “Item 4.C–Additional Information Regarding Fees
and Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds”).
The standard annual fee applicable to Citi Advisor is as follows:
Citi Advisor Program Fee Schedule
The CGMI fee is computed using the different rates applicable to ranges of account asset
values, as shown on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the
different rates applicable to each range of account asset values. Fees are calculated based only
on the value of the Eligible Assets held in the account.
CGMI Annual Fee
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
Account Asset Values
On the First $500,000.00
On the Next $500,000.00
On the Next $2,000,000.00
On Assets Over $3,000,000.00
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees are normally payable quarterly in advance.
Conflicts of Interest
Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have financial incentives to
recommend Citi Advisor over Programs that charge a CGMI manager fee and a separate, third-
party portfolio manager fee because CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a higher
management fee for themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management; this creates
conflicts of interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a separate
third-party manager fee is not charged in Citi Advisor, CGMI financial advisers have the
opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management due to the lower overall cost to the client
than comparable Programs that charge a CGMI and third-party portfolio manager fee. Both
CGMI and CGMI financial advisers benefit from these opportunities because each receives
compensation based on the amount of client’s total annual CGMI fees. See “Item 6.B Portfolio
Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for more information about
these conflicts of interest.
Additional Citi Advisor Considerations
Citi Advisor is not appropriate for clients who choose to execute transactions infrequently. By
participating in Citi Advisor, such clients incur higher costs than they would have incurred had
they opened brokerage accounts and paid brokerage commissions. CGMI will only execute
transactions as instructed by the client or as permissible under the Program Agreement.
Therefore, clients should assess their anticipated level of transaction activity and determine
whether the Citi Advisor Program is appropriate for them in view of the overall advisory
services provided and fees incurred.
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Citi Advisor may not be appropriate for clients who want to trade independently without
seeking investment advice or guidance from CGMI or routinely decline to follow CGMI
investment recommendations. Investment advice and guidance provided by CGMI are key
services in the Program. Excessive unsolicited trading in CGMI’s determination (for example,
relative to solicited trades or not following investment recommendations) is normally indicative
that Citi Advisor is no longer appropriate for a particular client and could mean that the client
is not leveraging the investment advice and guidance of CGMI and could result in the
termination of such client’s account from Citi Advisor.
Citi Advisor is not appropriate for clients who want to maintain high levels of cash or highly
concentrated positions of securities that will not be sold regardless of market conditions.
Clients who continue to hold high levels of cash or highly concentrated positions of securities
should understand that the value of the cash and the securities will be included when
calculating the annual account fee. This will result in the clients paying a higher fee to CGMI
than they would have if they held the excess cash or securities in a brokerage account that
charge fees based on transactions instead of charging asset-based fees.
Citi Portfolio Manager Program
The Citi Portfolio Manager Program (“PMP”) offers discretionary, individualized management
services to clients. The minimum account size for PMP is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account
Requirements and Types of Clients.”.
Services Provided
PMP is administered and overseen by CGMI’s advisory personnel with certain oversight from
CGMI. PMP accounts are managed by selected CGMI advisers who meet certain qualifications
for investment analysis and portfolio management (referred to as a “PMP portfolio manager”).
Each PMP portfolio manager assists his or her client in determining investment objectives, and
then manages the client’s account on a discretionary basis in a manner consistent with those
objectives.
To become approved as a PMP portfolio manager, CGMI financial advisers must have internal
sponsorship and meet certain criteria used by CGMI in its evaluation of potential candidates.
Such criteria typically involve a review of various factors including nature and length of
experience in the securities industry; licensing and compliance history; and prior annual
independent production amounts.
CGMI generally requires a prescribed minimum number of accounts and amount of PMP assets
under management (“AUM”) for PMP portfolio managers to remain in PMP, and it reserves the
right to remove them from PMP if the number of accounts or AUM falls below these thresholds.
This requirement creates an incentive for the PMP portfolio managers to recommend PMP (over
other Programs) so that they are able to meet the minimum number of accounts and AUM
thresholds.
In managing client accounts, the PMP portfolio manager is subject to certain guidelines relating
to security diversification and approval of securities (including mutual funds and ETFs) that
may be purchased for PMP accounts. Limited types of options transactions (including covered
options writing and protective put buying) also may be conducted.
From time to time, a PMP portfolio manager may terminate his or her employment with CGMI
or be unable temporarily or permanently to render investment services to his or her PMP
accounts. In that event, CGMI will, in its sole discretion, either assign a new PMP portfolio
manager to an affected account (on a temporary or permanent basis) or notify the client that a
new PMP portfolio manager will not be assigned and terminate the Program Agreement
associated with the account. Because the departure or incapacity of a PMP portfolio manager
can occur without advance warning, clients should understand they could be faced with an
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immediate need to find alternative arrangements for managing assets held in terminated
accounts.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides confirmations of all transactions and account statements at least quarterly.
Clients may elect to receive information about trading allocations in their periodic statements
in lieu of receiving individual confirmations following each transaction. Once an account is
active, the client receives a report of the account’s performance periodically. Clients also
receive mutual fund and ETF prospectuses for the funds in which they invest. In addition,
CGMI performs a periodic review with the client, including of the account’s performance,
typically every 12 months, designed to assist the client in ascertaining whether the client’s
objectives are being met. In PMP, a client may request in writing that certain specified
securities not be purchased for his or her account. Also, a client generally may specify that
certain categories of securities not be purchased. In this event, CGMI will determine in its sole
discretion whether a security will be treated as within the restricted category. In making this
determination, CGMI may rely on outside sources, such as standard industry codes and
categories provided by Clearing Firm. CGMI will reject any restriction it believes it cannot
effectively implement or monitor.
Trade Allocations
If a PMP portfolio manager believes that the purchase or sale of a security is in the best
interests of more than one client, he/she may, but is not obligated to, aggregate the securities
to be sold or purchased to obtain favorable execution to the extent permitted by applicable law
and regulations. In such event, the transactions will be allocated by the PMP portfolio manager
according to a policy designed to ensure that such allocation is equitable and consistent with
the PMP portfolio manager’s fiduciary duty to its clients. These methods include, among others,
pro rata allocation and random allocation. The allocation method used in a particular
transaction may vary, depending upon various factors, including the type of investment, the
number of shares purchased or sold, the size of the account, and the amount of available cash
or the size of an existing position in an account. Pursuant to these methods, aggregated orders
are averaged as to price. There may be circumstances in which a PMP portfolio manager or a
CGMI-affiliated investment manager does not aggregate trades and thereby does not obtain a
lower mark-up or mark-down that may have been available.
Fees
Clients participating in PMP pay CGMI an asset-based fee. The fee includes fees or charges of
CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for trades executed at CGMI or
Clearing Firm, compensation to the client’s CGMI financial adviser, Clearing Firm’s custodial
charges and fees of the investment manager that the client selects. The fee does not include
the following: (a) fees or charges for other services provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if
applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties that are outside the scope of the client’s Program
Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account transfer fees, lending fees and
interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee fees, etc.); (b) any taxes or fees or their
equivalent imposed by exchanges or regulatory bodies; (c) fees and expenses charged by the
mutual funds and ETFs in which the client invests; and (d) certain other fees and charges
described herein. For more information relating to fees, see “Item 4.A.5.C–Additional
Information Regarding Fees and Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds.”
The standard annual fees for the program are as follows:
Citi Portfolio Manager Program Fee Schedule
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The CGMI fee is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset values, as shown
on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the different rates applicable
to each asset value range.
CGMI Annual Fee
Account Asset Values
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
On the First $500,000.00
On the Next $500,000.00
On the Next $2,000,000.00
On Assets Over $3,000,000.00
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the type and
size of the account and the range of services provided by the PMP portfolio manager. Fees are
normally payable quarterly in advance. Because PMP does not involve investment managers
unaffiliated with CGMI, CGMI retains the entire fee.
Conflicts of Interest
Clients should understand that CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to
recommend PMP over Programs that charge a CGMI manager fee and separate, third-party
portfolio manager fee because CGMI financial advisers can (i) negotiate a higher management
fee for the Firm, and thus themselves, and (ii) increase assets under management; this
creates conflicts of interest. Specifically, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a
separate third-party manager fee is not charged in PMP, CGMI financial advisers have the
opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI management fee due to the lower overall cost to the
client than comparable Programs that charge a CGMI and third-party portfolio manager fee.
Both CGMI and the CGMI financial advisers benefit from these opportunities because each
receives compensation based on the amount of the client’s total annual CGMI fees. See “Item
6.B Portfolio Manager for Wrap Fee Programs” and “Item 4.D–Compensation” for more
information about these conflicts of interest.
Model Allocations Portfolios Program
In the Model Allocations Portfolios Program (“MAP”), clients select a third-party investment
manager to make investment recommendations in accordance with defined asset allocation
models that are designed by the investment manager and updated from time to time. Clearing
Firm provides custody services for client accounts and also provides trade execution and
related services to implement the investments recommended by the asset allocation models.
The asset allocation models consist of portfolios of mutual funds and/or ETFs. Such funds
pursue equity, balanced and multi-style strategies, or fixed income strategies, among other
strategies. Note that beginning this year, third-party investment managers may also include
exposure to digital asset investment products within the asset allocation models. The minimum
account size for MAP is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account Requirements and Types of Clients,” but
may be reduced for certain clients at CGMI’s discretion.
Services Provided
In MAP, the client’s financial adviser assists the client in the review and evaluation of
investment objectives. The client then selects an investment manager and an asset allocation
model designed by the investment manager. Each model offered through MAP represents a
different asset allocation that is tailored to a different investment objective/risk tolerance. The
investment managers are responsible for setting the asset allocation strategy of the models
they design, selecting the underlying investment holdings of the models, and recommending
adjustments to the models and their underlying investments from time to time. The asset
classes and underlying investments prescribed by a model are therefore subject to change.
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The client enters into Program Agreement with CGMI under which the client authorizes CGMI
to direct the purchase and sale of securities for the client’s account in accordance with the
asset allocation model that the client selects. The investment manager delivers the model to
CGMI, and CGMI delivers the model to Clearing Firm. Upon receipt of the model, Clearing Firm
executes transactions for the client’s account in the recommended securities, subject to any
reasonable investment restrictions that the client imposes. Should the investment manager
recommend a mutual fund for which CGMI has no distribution agreement, CGMI will request
that the investment manager find a substitute fund and if no substitute fund is immediately
recommended by the investment manager, CGMI will hold the allocation to the unavailable
fund in cash or cash equivalents until a fund for which CGMI has a distribution agreement is
recommended. CGMI separately contracts with the investment managers concerning the
terms of their participation in MAP. The investment managers do not serve as investment
advisers to the clients who participate in MAP. Instead, each investment manager serves as an
investment adviser to CGMI, and CGMI serves as an investment adviser to the clients.
Evaluation and Selection of Investment Strategies
CGMI will recommend an investment manager and an asset allocation model for the client’s
account, based on the client’s individual objectives and circumstances, but the actual selection
of the investment manager and model are entirely up to the client, subject to the exception
described below.
The asset allocation models offered in MAP are based on investment strategies designed by the
investment managers. Each investment strategy offered in MAP must meet the CitiAccess
research standard (see “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs”). In the event that CGMI
determines that an investment strategy on which a client’s asset allocation model is based is
no longer approved for MAP (i) a replacement investment strategy and a corresponding model
will be selected by the client (or, if the client fails to make a selection, by CGMI) from
recommendations provided by CGMI or (ii) the client’s Program Agreement will automatically
terminate upon a date selected by CGMI and communicated to the client with reasonable
advance notice. In the event the client wishes to continue to have its account managed in
accordance with a model that is designed based on an investment strategy that is no longer
approved for MAP, CGMI will (a) make no further representations concerning the investment
strategy and corresponding model, (b) not assume any liability for any loss, claim, damage or
expense attributable to the client’s decision and (c) cease evaluating and making any
representations regarding the investment strategy and corresponding model.
Before a new investment strategy is selected for the client’s account and the client’s assets are
transferred from one model to another, CGMI will attempt to obtain the client’s oral or written
consent but will not be required to obtain such consent prior to effecting the transfer.
CGMI maintains a “Watch” policy for investment strategies that have been approved for MAP.
CGMI’s Watch policy is more fully described in “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs.” A
Watch status may, but is not certain to, result in a change of the investment strategy’s
recommended status.
Additionally, notwithstanding the foregoing, if (i) the amount in a client’s account that is
invested according to an asset allocation model falls below the specified minimum for such
model (due to re-balancing, market activity or any other reason) or (ii) the client’s investment
manager elects to terminate its investment advisory relationship with CGMI, CGMI may
(without further consent from client) transfer the client’s assets to another appropriate model
and/or investment for which the client’s account qualifies.
Services of Clearing Firm
Clearing Firm executes transactions for the client’s account in accordance with the model
designed by the investment manager, subject to any reasonable investment restrictions that
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the client has imposed. Clearing Firm also performs clearance and settlement services on
behalf of the client’s account.
Some or all transactions effected by Clearing Firm for the client’s account may be aggregated
with transactions for other clients of an investment manager, CGMI, Clearing Firm or one of
their respective affiliates and may be subsequently allocated to the client’s account at an
average price. Clearing Firm also may from time to time and at its discretion act as principal
(to the extent permitted by law) with respect to aggregated orders that result in allocations to
the client’s account at an average price. The client’s confirmations will identify when a
transaction was effected at an average price, the average price at which it was effected, and if
so, whether Clearing Firm acted as principal or agent for the transaction. When a transaction
for the client’s account is aggregated with transactions effected for other accounts, the price at
which the aggregated transaction is effected may be less favorable for the client’s account than
would be the case if the relevant security or other financial product was transacted for the
client’s account individually. Clearing Firm maintains policies and procedures designed to
ensure that aggregated transactions are effected on a fair and equitable basis.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed for the account and
provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive information about
transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual confirmations following
each transaction. Clients also periodically receive a “Performance Review,” which is a statistical
review and analysis of the account. Clients also receive mutual fund prospectuses for the funds
in which they invest, unless they delegate their rights to receive prospectuses to CGMI. In
addition, CGMI performs a periodic review with the client, typically every 12 months, designed
to assist the client in ascertaining whether the client’s objectives are being met.
Fees
Clients participating in MAP pay CGMI an asset-based fee. The fee includes fees or charges of
CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for trades executed at CGMI or
Clearing Firm, compensation to the client’s CGMI financial adviser, Clearing Firm’s custodial
charges and fees of the investment manager that the client selects. The fee does not include
the following: (a) any fees or charges for other services provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if
applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties that are outside the scope of the client’s Program
Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees, account transfer fees, lending fees and
interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee fees, etc.); (b) any taxes or fees or their
equivalent imposed by exchanges or regulatory bodies; (c) fees and expenses charged by the
mutual funds and ETFs in which the client invests; and (d) certain other fees and charges
described herein. For more information relating to fees, see “Item 4.C–Additional Information
Regarding Fees and Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds.”
The standard annual fees are as follows:
Model Allocations Portfolios Program Fee Schedule
The CGMI fee is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset values, as shown
on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the different rates applicable
to each asset value range.
CGMI Annual Fee
Account Asset Values
2.00%
On the First $500,000
1.50%
On the Next $500,000
1.25%
On the Next $2,000,000
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1.00%
On Assets Over $3,000,000
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees are generally payable quarterly in advance. CGMI
pays a portion of the asset-based fees it receives from clients to Clearing Firm. Currently,
CGMI does not pay any fees to the investment managers.
The investment manager fees are subject to change without notice.
CGMI has an incentive to negotiate for lower investment manager fees and to recommend
investment managers that are paid comparatively less than other managers, because the
lower the investment manager fees, the greater the portion of the client’s fee that CGMI
retains for itself.
One of the factors used to determine CGMI financial advisers’ compensation is the size of the
client’s total annual fee. See “Item 4.D–Compensation” regarding the conflicts of interest
presented by CGMI adviser compensation and how CGMI addresses those conflicts.
Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program
The Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program (“DAP”) is a “unified managed account”
Program. In DAP, CGMI assists clients in establishing and/or reviewing investment objectives
and selecting a portfolio. DAP is offered exclusively to CPWM and CPII clients. The portfolio is
generally implemented by the Overlay Manager and is comprised of some or all of the
following: (i) mutual funds; (ii) ETFs; (iii) separately managed accounts; and/or (iv) others
depending on client’s investment needs. See “Item 4.A.5–Implementation and Transaction
Services” and “Item 4.A.5–Aggregation of Trade Orders and Trade Allocation” for more
information on portfolio implementation and overlay services provided by the Overlay
Manager. The minimum account size for DAP is detailed in Item 5 – ”Account Requirements
and Types of Clients.”.
Services Provided
In DAP, CGMI assists the client in the establishment and/or review of the client’s investment
objectives and financial circumstances. CGMI and the client then select a portfolio based on the
client’s investment objectives. A portfolio is a multi-style investment approach that allocates
assets to specific investment strategies. To construct the portfolio, CGMI and the client will
select an asset allocation investment model (a “Model”). The Model will be either (i) a Model
selected by the client from among investment models pre-defined by CGMI (referred to herein
as a “pre-defined” Model) or (ii) a Model defined by client (referred to herein as a “custom”
Model, where the Model will be comprised of one or more asset classes). With respect to
portfolio construction, CGMI will offer one or more of each of the following investment products
for each asset class included in a Model: mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts,
and/or others depending on the client’s investment needs. Clearing Firm provides custody
services with respect to client accounts, and both CGMI and Clearing Firm provide execution
and related services.
Pre-Defined Model
Each of the available pre-defined Models represents a different asset allocation appropriate for
a different investment objective/risk tolerance. All asset allocations established for a Model are
developed by first starting with a traditional baseline based on the relevant investment
objective/risk tolerance. Then, strategic asset allocation concepts are applied by looking ahead
ten (10) years to determine how each asset class should be weighted in the Model to reflect its
long-term economic and market forecast. Finally, tactical asset allocation concepts are applied
by looking ahead three (3) to twelve (12) months to determine how to shift asset allocation
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weightings to reflect short-term economic and market forecasts. The asset allocations
established reflect many variables.
CGMI reviews the asset allocation for the portfolios monthly and makes portfolio adjustments,
as needed, though changes may be made more frequently in unusual market or economic
circumstances or following under performance or over performance of a particular portfolio or
investment. Changes in the asset allocation will likely result in transactions in a client portfolio,
and these transactions could have tax consequences for a client account.
The client and CGMI will construct the portfolio by selecting one or more investments for each
asset class comprising the Model. CPWM/CPII clients alternatively may elect to have CGMI
construct the portfolio (such election being referred to as “Adviser Discretion” and the CGMI
adviser, in such capacity, referred to as the “Discretionary Adviser”). In the case where a client
elects Adviser Discretion, the client grants CGMI, acting primarily through the Discretionary
Adviser, discretion to select investments comprising the portfolio.
Custom Model
In the event that the client selects a “custom” Model, the client will establish an initial asset
allocation for the Model and will advise CGMI (verbally or in writing) of any changes to the
asset allocation that the client deems appropriate. CGMI will not pre-define the Model and
CGMI will not set or adjust the asset allocation for the Model. CPWM clients may also elect
Adviser Discretion, in which case, the Discretionary Adviser will define the Model by setting and
adjusting the asset allocation from time to time as the Discretionary Adviser deems
appropriate.
In either case, changes in the asset allocation will likely result in transactions in a client
portfolio, and these transactions could have tax consequences for a client account.
The client and CGMI or the Discretionary Adviser (in cases where the client has elected Adviser
Discretion) will construct the portfolio by selecting one or more investments for each asset
class comprising the Model.
Investment Manager
CGMI generally will invest and re-invest the assets in each client portfolio, except that in
certain strategies, investment managers may be granted responsibility by CGMI to implement
investment decisions directly by placing orders for the execution of transactions (such
investment managers are referred to herein as “executing” investment managers). In the
Program Agreement, the client authorizes each investment manager to act as its investment
adviser and to exercise discretion to select securities for the account by either (i) implementing
its investment decisions directly (in the case of executing investment managers) or (ii)
delivering a model portfolio to CGMI for implementation and overlay services (in the case of all
other investment managers).
CGMI contracts with each of the investment managers that are responsible for providing a
model portfolio to CGMI or for implementing investment decisions directly with respect to a
designated asset classes.
CGMI will seek to invest the client’s portfolio in a manner consistent with the Model and
investment products selected by the client and CGMI and the model portfolio provided by any
applicable investment manager, as qualified by any reasonable client restrictions. Periodically,
the CGMI will re-balance the client’s account in accordance with its re-balancing protocol. The
re-balancing of the account by CGMI could have tax consequences for a client account. See
“Item 4.A.5–Implementation and Transaction Services” and “Item 4.A.5–Aggregation of Trade
Orders and Trade Allocation” for more information on portfolio implementation and overlay
services provided by CGMI.
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Investment Product Selection
Investment managers and mutual funds recommended or included as an investment product in
DAP must meet either the CitiFocus or CitiAccess research standard, and each ETF included as
an investment product in DAP must be screened according to CGMI due diligence procedures
(see “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs”).
Unless the client has selected Adviser Discretion, if CGMI determines that an investment
manager or investment product previously recommended for the client no longer meets the
applicable research standard and is therefore no longer approved for DAP, either (i) a
replacement manager or product will be selected by the client or (if the client fails to select a
replacement manager or product) by CGMI from recommendations provided by CGMI, or (ii)
the client’s Program Agreement will automatically terminate upon a date selected by CGMI and
communicated to the client with reasonable advance notice. Before a client’s assets are
transferred from one investment manager to a replacement investment manager, CGMI will
attempt to obtain the client’s oral or written consent but will not be required to obtain such
consent prior to affecting the transfer.
With respect to clients who have selected Adviser Discretion, the Discretionary Adviser will
exercise discretion in selecting a replacement manager or product.
If (i) the amount in an investment product or Model in a client’s portfolio falls below the
minimum for that investment product or Model (due to re-balancing, market activity or any
other reason) or (ii) an investment manager elects to terminate its investment advisory
relationship with client, CGMI may (without further consent from client) transfer client’s assets
to another appropriate investment product or Model, which investment product or Model has a
minimum investment for which the portfolio qualifies.
CGMI undertakes periodic reviews of a broad range of factors to determine whether each
mutual fund, ETF and investment manager remains appropriate for clients given their selected
Model. Factors considered include investment performance, staffing, operational and
compliance issues and financial condition.
Account Information
CGMI (either directly or indirectly) confirms all transactions executed through CGMI or Clearing
Firm and provides account statements at least quarterly. Clients may elect to receive
information about transactions in their periodic statements in lieu of receiving individual
confirmations following each transaction. Once an account is active, the client receives a report
of the account’s performance on a quarterly basis. Clients also receive mutual fund and ETF
prospectuses for the funds in which they invest. In addition, CGMI performs a periodic review
with the client, typically every 12 months, designed to assist the client in ascertaining whether
the client’s objectives are being met.
Fees
Clients participating in DAP pay an asset-based fee to CGMI. The fee includes fees or charges
of CGMI and Clearing Firm, including brokerage commissions for trades executed at CGMI
and/or Clearing Firm, compensation to the client’s CGMI financial adviser and Clearing Firm’s
custodial charges. The fee does not include the following: (a) any fees or charges for other
services provided by CGMI, an affiliate (if applicable), Clearing Firm or third parties which are
outside the scope of the client’s Program Agreement with CGMI (e.g., wire transfer fees,
account transfer fees, lending fees and interest, retirement plan administration fees, trustee
fees, etc.); (b) fees or charges of any of the investment managers selected to manage the
client’s assets; (c) any taxes or fees or their equivalent imposed by exchanges or regulatory
bodies; (d) brokerage commissions, mark-ups, mark-downs, spreads and other fees and
charges imposed when CGMI or an investment manager chooses to effect securities
transactions with or through a broker-dealer other than CGMI or Clearing Firm; (e) fees and
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expenses charged by any investment funds in which the client invests; and (f) certain other
fees and charges described herein. See “Item 4.C–Additional Information Regarding Fees and
Charges” and “Item 9.B.3–Compensation from Funds.” The standard annual fee applicable to
DAP is as follows:
Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program Fee Schedule
The CGMI fee payable is computed using different rates applicable to ranges of asset values,
as shown on the fee schedule below. The effective CGMI fee is a “blend” of the different rates
applicable to each asset value range.
CGMI Annual Fee
2.00%
1.50%
1.25%
1.00%
Account Asset Values
On the First $500,000
On the Next $500,000
On the Next $2,000,000
On Assets Over $3,000,000
Fees are negotiable based on a number of factors, which results in particular clients paying a
fee different than the standard fees. Fees generally are payable quarterly in advance.
As indicated above, the investment manager fees (for separately managed accounts) are
separate from the client fee charged by CGMI. The investment manager fees are asset-based
annual fees ranging from 0.10% to 0.35% for fixed income only strategies, and from 0.25% to
0.50% for other strategies. Fees for specific strategies are provided to clients prior to investing
in the Program. The investment manager fees set forth herein are subject to change without
notice.
Conflicts of Interest
When a client selects a third party managed strategy that costs less than other available
comparable strategies, CGMI financial advisers have the opportunity to negotiate a higher fee
for the Firm, and thus themselves (with a lower overall cost to the client). The opportunity to
negotiate a higher CGMI management fee creates an incentive for the financial adviser to
recommend a third party manager that charges a lower fee than other managers offering
comparable strategies at a higher cost, as a higher CGMI management fee benefits both the
financial adviser as well as CGMI.
A.5. All Programs
CGMI Restricted in its Ability to Trade or Provide Certain Advice
To comply with applicable regulatory requirements, there are time periods during which CGMI
is not permitted to initiate or recommend certain types of transactions in the securities of
issuers for which CGMI is performing investment banking services. In particular, when CGMI is
engaged in an underwriting syndication or other distribution of corporate or municipal
securities, CGMI could be prohibited from purchasing or recommending the purchase of certain
securities of an issuer for its clients. Notwithstanding the circumstances described above, a
client, on its own initiative, may in some circumstances direct CGMI to place orders for specific
securities in the client’s account.
From time to time, restrictions are imposed by CGMI to address the potential for self-dealing
by CGMI and conflicts of interest that arise in connection with CGMI’s broker-dealer and
investment banking businesses. CGMI has adopted various procedures to guard against insider
trading that include an “Information Barrier” procedure, pursuant to which information known
within one area of CGMI (e.g., investment banking) is not permitted to be distributed to other
areas (e.g., investment advisory), and the use of a restricted list and various other monitoring
lists. These investment banking or other activities will from time to time compel CGMI or its
affiliates to forgo investing in (or liquidating) the securities of companies with which these
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relationships exist. This may adversely impact the investment performance of a client’s
account.
Citigroup securities or obligations will not be directly held in an account. Citigroup securities or
obligations could, however, be included in the investment funds purchased for an account.
None of CGMI and its affiliates, Clearing Firm or investment managers are obligated to effect
any transaction for a client’s account which they believe would be violative of any applicable
state or federal law, rule or regulation, or of the rules or regulations of any regulatory or self-
regulatory body, or any of their applicable policies or procedures.
CGMI Giving Conflicting Advice or Trading Differently for Itself than on behalf of
Client’s Accounts; Advice or Action Taken Differing Among Clients
CGMI or an affiliate could recommend securities in which CGMI or such affiliate directly or
indirectly has a financial interest; CGMI or an affiliate can also buy and sell securities that are
recommended to clients for purchase and sale. Thus, a client can hold securities in which CGMI
or an affiliate, makes a market or in which CGMI or an affiliate, or officers or employees of
CGMI or such affiliate also have investments. Moreover, CGMI and its affiliates advise or take
action for themselves differently than for CGMI clients. In performing its duties to certain
Program clients, CGMI also provides advice and take action that differs from advice given, or
the timing and nature of action taken, for other clients’ accounts. When CGMI financial
advisers purchase or sell certain securities for their own accounts on the same day that
transactions in such securities are effected for client accounts, the price paid or realized by the
CGMI financial advisers generally is not more advantageous than the price at which the client
transactions are effected. For more information on CGMI’s personal trading policy, see “Item
9.B.1 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal Trading.”
Implementation and Transaction Services
With respect to the Programs where CGMI is responsible for trade execution on behalf of client
accounts, CGMI generally will execute securities transactions through Clearing Firm, subject to
CGMI’s obligation to seek best execution. While it is possible that clients may be able to obtain
better prices for transactions if such trades were executed with broker-dealers other than
Clearing Firm, CGMI has adopted an oversight process to monitor Clearing Firm’s execution
quality, among other factors, to ensure CGMI’s handling of client transactions is consistent
with its best execution obligation. The wrap fee includes brokerage commissions when trades
are executed through CGMI or Clearing Firm. In CGMI’s sole discretion, at any time and for any
reason, CGMI may engage an alternative broker-dealer to execute transactions for Client’s
account. If there is a disruption in the services provided by Clearing Firm for any reason, CGMI
or an affiliate may execute transactions for the account during the period of the disruption.
This may impact account performance.
CGMI provides some or all of the following portfolio implementation services in these wrap
Programs. These services are commonly referred to as overlay services or acting in an overlay
manager capacity:
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implementing investment instructions furnished to CGMI by investment managers
concerning the securities to be purchased or sold for client accounts;
• placing orders for and arranging for the purchase or sale of securities with Clearing
Firm;
rebalancing client accounts among two or more investment styles;
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coordinating the disposition of a client account’s non-investment model holdings to
facilitate the investment of proceeds into the model holdings of the investment
managers;
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implementing reasonable restrictions imposed by a client on the management of the
client’s account; and
• managing client accounts consistent with asset allocation and asset class selections
made by clients.
In engaging a third party model manager to participate in its MACS UMA, MACS Citi Active
Allocation, MAP, DAP and AP Core Programs, CGMI will seek assurances that the model
manager will communicate model changes to CGMI in accordance with procedures that are
designed to be fair and equitable to Program clients in relation to other clients of the model
manager. Such procedures could include a rotation process or the simultaneous transmission
of model change information to multiple venues, or a combination of both. In the case of
simultaneous transmission, where multiple managers will end up competing in the marketplace
to place orders to implement model change information, this competition has the potential to
negatively impact all clients invested in the model, though competition concerns are mitigated
where the securities involved have significant trading volume and high liquidity. Program
clients could be negatively impacted by such timing differences.
Where a rotation process is used by the model manager, model changes can be communicated
to CGMI with respect to a Program account trade after the model manager has sent the model
changes to other venues. If orders for the model changes have been filled at other venues
prior to CGMI’s implementation and the market price has increased, the Program account will
not receive as favorable price and the rotation process will negatively impact the performance
of the Program account. Ultimately, it is the investment manager’s responsibility to ensure that
the clients are treated fairly and equitably in the transmission of model change information.
Aggregation of Trade Orders and Trade Allocation
CGMI generally will seek to aggregate trades that are driven by a change in the investment
model of an underlying investment manager and that need to be affected on behalf of multiple
client accounts. Aggregated transactions effected each day are averaged as to price. An
aggregated transaction will typically be allocated by CGMI among participating accounts on a
pro rata basis but may be allocated among accounts according to one or more other methods
designed to ensure that the allocation is fair and equitable to all clients. In particular, when a
transaction order is partially filled and the total amount filled does not allow for a pro rata
allocation of securities to all accounts or does not allow for a meaningful allocation of securities
to all accounts, CGMI allocates the partially filled order on a random basis as determined by
the CGMI’s trading system. This method generally will be used by CGMI only after consulting
with and seeking direction or agreement from the portfolio management team at the applicable
investment manager. Where an aggregated order covers clients in multiple Programs, the
securities generally are allocated to the Programs participating in the order on a pro rata basis.
The securities are then allocated to clients within each Program following one of the accepted
trade allocation methods. CGMI does not consider account performance or fee structure in
making investment opportunity allocation decisions. Managed accounts in which CGMI
personnel have an interest are aggregated with orders for other accounts and are treated in
the same manner in accordance with these procedures..
Wash Sales
CGMI will seek to prevent certain wash sale violations. If a security is sold at a loss, the
security will not be re-acquired for a separate account “sleeve” of the client account within
thirty (30) days after the date of sale. If the sold security is, or after the sale becomes, a
model security, such security will be purchased for the client account only after such thirty
(30) day period expires. During the tax loss selling periods, CGMI will seek to invest the sale
proceeds in an ETF representing a broad portion of the applicable security market (which is
predominantly or wholly U.S.). In the event that an ETF cannot be purchased without violating
wash sale rules, the sale proceeds will remain in cash. Thirty-one (31) days after the sale,
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CGMI will sell any such ETF and invest the proceeds in the model security originally sold at a
loss.
Trading Practices of Third Party Investment Managers
With respect to the Programs in which a third party investment manager executes transactions
on behalf of client accounts, the investment manager is obligated to seek the best net results
(price, research, and execution) for transactions undertaken for each client. In seeking best
execution for equity securities and other instruments traded in the “agency” markets (typically
those executed through an exchange, to which orders are directed by a broker-dealer acting as
agent for a client), the investment manager may direct orders to CGMI or Clearing Firm. The
client will not pay CGMI or Clearing Firm any commissions in connection with these
transactions. Alternatively, the investment manager in its discretion may direct agency trades
to other broker-dealers that are unaffiliated with CGMI or Clearing Firm, in which case the
unaffiliated broker-dealers will “step-out” the trades to CGMI or Clearing Firm (as applicable)
for clearance and settlement. This practice is sometimes referred to as “trading away.” In
these instances, the client will bear the cost of any commissions, mark-ups, or mark-downs
charged by the executing broker-dealer, and these trading related costs are in addition to the
client’s Program fee. Such trading related costs will be included in the net price of the security
and will adversely impact investment performance. They are not reflected as a separate charge
on client confirmations or account statements.
Although certain investment managers in the Programs described above execute a substantial
percentage of transactions for clients with CGMI or Clearing Firm, such investment managers
are permitted to trade away. Past practices are not necessarily indicative of current or future
practices and it is possible that these investment managers will trade away more frequently
and at higher cost in the future. Other investment managers direct a high percentage, if not
all, of their trades to outside broker-dealers. The extent to which an investment manager
trades away from CGMI or Pershing increases the client’s total cost of investing in a Program.
Investment managers that elect to trade away will be more costly to clients than those
investment managers that trade exclusively or primarily with CGMI or Pershing. Due to these
additional trading related costs being reflected in the net price of the transaction, clients are
encouraged to review the historical performance of investment managers that trade away to
assess the impact of these additional costs.
When CPWM/CPII clients select a CIM managed equity strategy in the FS Program, CIM
executes trades on behalf of the CPWM/CPII clients through Clearing Firm and, as a result,
brokerage commissions are included in the clients’ CGMI fee. CIM has implemented a trade
rotation process for the CIM managed equity strategies that are available to CPWM/CPII clients
in the FS Program and CPB and WaW clients outside of a Program, which means CIM effects
trades for one group of clients before the other group, and vice versa, on an alternating basis.
Depending upon market conditions and the potential market impact of the first set of trades,
one group of clients may receive more favorable prices than the other. This trade rotation
process is designed to ensure that clients are treated fairly over time.
CGMI has collected information about the trade away practices of the investment managers
that participate in the Programs. This information is available at
https://www.privatebank.citibank.com/adv.htm. Clients should review this information and
carefully consider any additional trading costs that may be incurred as part of the client
decision in selecting or continuing to retain an investment manager. Information about trade
away practices is based solely upon information provided to CGMI by the investment
managers. Such information has not been independently verified by CGMI and CGMI does not
make any representations as to its accuracy.
Investment managers also have arrangements with one or more broker-dealers that are not
affiliated with the investment manager, CGMI or Clearing Firm (the “Step-Out Broker”),
pursuant to which (i) the investment manager may direct a block of trades (which block may
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include trades for Program accounts and Other Accounts) to the Step-Out Broker, (ii) the Step-
Out Broker will execute these blocks of trades at no commission, and (iii) the Step-Out Broker
will “step-out” the trades for Program accounts to CGMI or Clearing Firm for clearance and
settlement. Similarly, the investment manager may direct a block of trades (which block may
include trades for Program accounts and Other Accounts) to CGMI or Clearing Firm for
execution, in which event CGMI or Clearing Firm may execute these blocks of trades at no
commission and “step-out” the Other Account trades to other broker-dealers for clearance and
settlement. Even where Step-Out Brokers, CGMI and Clearing Firm execute these trades at no
commission, they obtain a benefit from executing the block trades, as a result of the increased
trading volume attributable to these blocks. An investment manager that places block trades at
or about the same time the investment manager (or any subadviser responsible for the
underlying investment decision) places block or other trades for the same securities on behalf
of mutual funds, institutional separate accounts or other investment management clients of
such investment manager or subadviser, could result in a market impact for the securities
traded. The investment manager will engage in these “step-out” transactions, but only where
the investment manager has determined that doing so is consistent with its obligation to seek
best execution for clients.
Certain securities, such as over-the-counter (including NASDAQ-traded) stocks and fixed
income securities, are primarily traded in “dealer” markets. In such markets, securities are
directly purchased from or sold to a financial institution acting as a dealer or “principal.”
Principal trades are executed on a “net” basis, with the net price paid or received by the client
reflecting any trading profit retained or loss incurred by the dealer executing the transaction as
well as any mark-up or mark-down over or under the reported execution price. Principal
trades are not placed through CGMI.
Mutual Fund Share Classes
Certain mutual funds offer only one class of shares, while other mutual funds offer multiple
share classes that are available for investment based upon certain eligibility and/or purchase
requirements. Mutual funds often permit the conversion or exchange of shares from one class
to another, subject to certain conditions as determined by the applicable fund. If a client
contributes or holds mutual fund shares that are deemed ineligible for the Program in which
the client participates, such shares will be exchanged, if feasible, into a class of shares of the
same mutual fund for which the Program is eligible, including Institutional (“I”), Financial
Intermediary (“FI”), or advisory program share classes. CGMI also evaluates the mutual funds
available to clients on an annual basis and requests information from the fund managers to
identify whether ETF products that offer the same investment portfolio to clients are available.
Upon termination of a client’s Program Agreement or the transfer of mutual fund shares out of
the account into a CGMI retail brokerage account, CGMI may convert any I shares, FI shares,
advisory, and/or other shares of any mutual fund to the corresponding mutual fund’s non-
advisory share classes, which generally have higher operating expenses than the
corresponding FI, I, and advisory share classes, which would negatively impact investment
performance.
Risks Related to Investments in Different Classes of Securities
Clients with different investment objectives will, at one time, be invested in different parts of
the capital structure of the same issuer. For instance, a client whose objective is income will
invest in a company’s bonds while a client whose objective is capital appreciation will invest in
the same company’s equity. Bondholders and shareholders represent two categories of a
company’s capital structure with potentially opposing interests. Shareholders with unlimited
upside on their equity investment in a company may want the company to undertake higher
risks that can potentially benefit the equity owners, while the bondholders who are creditors of
the company may want the company to minimize risks enough to pay the debt owed to the
bondholders. As creditors of the company, bondholders receive priority over shareholders
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concerning the company’s assets in the event of a liquidation. Bondholders who hold debt
securities may seek a liquidation of an issuer, while shareholders who hold equity securities
may prefer a reorganization of the company.
At times, CGMI will advise accounts that hold different parts of the capital structure of the
same issuer. CGMI’s actions with respect to one advisory account holding one class of
securities will differ from its actions with respect to another account holding a different class of
securities. As a consequence, CGMI’s investment advice and investment decisions for one
client will differ from or conflict with the interests of clients holding different classes of
securities. Some advisory accounts can be negatively affected by these decisions while other
advisory accounts can be positively affected. The negative effects are generally more
pronounced in connection with transactions in, or advisory accounts utilizing, small
capitalization, emerging market, distressed or less liquid strategies.
CGMI does not render legal advice to clients in connection with the bankruptcy or
reorganization of an issuer.
Special Considerations Regarding Investments in Alternatives
Alternative investments offered through the Programs can be highly illiquid, are speculative
and are not suitable for all investors. Investing in alternative investments is intended only for
experienced and sophisticated investors who are willing to bear the high economic risks of the
investment. Investors should carefully review and consider potential risks before investing.
Risks include but are not limited to, loss of all or a substantial portion of the investment due to
leveraging, short-selling, or other speculative practices; lack of liquidity where there is no
secondary market for the alternative investment and none expected to develop; volatility of
returns; restrictions on transferring interests in the alternative investment; potential lack of
diversification and resulting higher risk due to concentration of trading authority when a single
adviser is used; absence of information regarding valuations and pricing; complex tax
structures and delays in tax reporting; less regulation and higher fees than traditional
investment funds; and adviser risk.
Each alternative investment offering materials contain confidential material information
relevant to making a decision to subscribe to the investment including, but not limited to the
investment strategy’s liquidity terms, fees and expenses, risks and conflicts of interest, as well
as other important matters relating to the investment, its investment adviser, and their
operations. Clients should read these documents carefully in determining whether an
alternative investment is suitable in light of, among other things, the client’s financial
circumstances, need for liquidity, tax situation and other investments.
Reasonable Investment Restrictions
A client may request in writing that a particular security or category of securities not be
purchased or sold for an account. If CGMI determines that the client’s requested restrictions
are reasonable, CGMI will use its best efforts to honor such restrictions. CGMI will reject any
restriction it believes cannot be effectively implemented or monitored. Clients should
understand that restrictions can have an adverse effect on the account’s investment
performance, asset diversification, and the achievement of investment goals and objectives,
compared with an account that is fully invested in the securities recommended for the account.
In the event a category of securities is restricted, CGMI, Clearing Firm, the Overlay Manager or
the investment manager responsible for implementing transactions for the account, as
applicable, will have sole discretion to determine the specific securities in the restricted
category. In making this determination, such parties may rely on outside sources, such as
standard industry codes and categories provided by Clearing Firm. Compliance with any
restrictions will be as of the date of recommendation of the restricted investment only, based
on the characteristics of such investment on that date, as determined by the relevant party in
its discretion. Restrictions will not be applied retroactively or deemed to be violated due to
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changes in the characteristics of an investment following the purchase or recommendation of
an investment. Restrictions imposed on the management of the account will not apply to or
affect the internal management or underlying investments held by a mutual fund or ETF
purchased for the account. Consequently, clients who participate in a Program that invests
primarily in mutual funds and ETFs will have limited ability to impose restrictions on the
management of their account. If an investment restriction is deemed reasonable, the party
with responsibility for implementing investments for the account will allocate the assets that
would have been invested in the security(ies) impacted by the investment restriction: (1) pro-
rata across other investments recommended for the account; (2) to one or more substitute
securities, which might include ETFs; or (3) to cash or cash equivalents.
B.
Relative Costs of CGMI
Costs of CGMI Asset-Based Fee Programs and Services Relative to Obtaining Services
Separately; Relative Costs of CGMI Asset-Based Fee Program Alternatives
Although the primary purpose of the Programs is to provide clients with investment advice and
guidance, the Programs combine both brokerage and investment advisory services, and the
single asset-based fee that clients pay for the Programs generally covers CGMI’s brokerage
and investment advisory services, along with clearing and custody services and certain other
services described above. Services that are not covered by the single asset-based fee are
described below.
Clients should understand that they may be able to obtain some or all of the services described
in this brochure from CGMI or an affiliate without participating in a Program. In that case, a
client’s total cost would be lower than the fees charged in connection with the Programs. For
example, CIM managed strategies are available to CPB and WaW clients through the Multi-
Asset Class Solutions and Advisory Portfolio Programs described in this brochure. CPB and
WaW clients can retain CIM directly and negotiate fees with CIM to manage assets outside of a
Program at a lower cost than retaining CIM through the Programs. However, for CPWM/CPII
clients, CIM managed strategies are only available as part of the FS Program.
Furthermore, because the CGMI manager fee is negotiable and a separate CIM manager fee is
not charged in these Programs, CGMI has the opportunity to negotiate a higher CGMI Fee than
it could for strategies managed by a third party where there is a separate manager fee
charged. Thus, CGMI and CGMI financial advisers have a financial incentive to recommend CIM
strategies. In addition to these financial incentives, there are reputational, marketing and
non-pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when CIM increases its assets under
management.
Clients also may be able to obtain the same or similar services or types of investments through
other advisory programs or brokerage (including self-directed) platforms offered by CGMI
and/or its affiliates. Such other investment advisory programs or brokerage (including self-
directed) platforms are also offered at a different (and possibly lower) overall cost than the
Programs.
In particular, clients participating in MACS UMA, MACS Citi Active Allocation, or MAP should
understand that the services provided through those Programs are similar to the services
provided through provided through CGMI’s Citi Wealth Builder Program (“CWB”) and Citi
Wealth Builder Plus Program (“CWB Plus”, and together with CWB, the “CWB Programs”). CWB
is an automated “robo”-advisory program in which client assets are invested, on a
discretionary basis, according to allocation models that are recommended based on answers to
an online questionnaire designed to elicit information about a client’s investment risk profile,
investment objectives and anticipated investment time horizon. In addition to the robo-
advisory services provided in CWB, clients enrolled in CWB Plus also have access to a
dedicated group of CGMI representatives (known as Program Advisors) available to offer
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advice and guidance as part of CWB Plus and a financial planning service to develop a limited
purpose, goal-specific financial plan.
Unlike in MACS UMA, MACS Citi Active Allocation, and MAP, clients participating in CWB
interact with CGMI exclusively through a web-based application and are not able to consult
with a CGMI financial adviser in relation to their use of the application or their selection of
investment models. For clients participating in CWB Plus, Program Advisors are part of a
dedicated pool of CGMI representatives for CWB Plus but are not individually assigned to
clients. The fees applicable to the CWB Programs are substantially lower than the fees
applicable to MACS UMA, MACS Citi Active Allocation, and MAP. Clients who do not desire to
interact face-to-face with a dedicated CGMI financial adviser, but seek services that are similar
to those provided through MACS UMA, MACS Citi Active Allocation, or MAP should consider
investing through the CWB Programs. For more information about the CWB Programs, please
review the CWB Programs brochure, available at
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/brochure/7059, or speak to your financial adviser.
In comparing the Programs with other programs or account types, and their relative costs, a
client should consider various factors, including, but not limited to:
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the client’s preference for an investment advisory or brokerage relationship, a
discretionary or a non-discretionary relationship, a fee-based or commission-based
relationship, and access to a dedicated financial advisor;
•
the types of investment vehicles and solutions that are available in the Program;
• whether the investment solution offered in the Program is available through another
CGMI investment advisory program or by another financial services firm at a lower or
higher cost;
• how much trading activity the client expects to take place in its account;
• whether a preferred investment product is available from CGMI and in what type of
account;
• whether clients that prefer to maintain high cash balances or significant fixed income
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weightings can receive similar services at a lower cost outside of the Programs;
the frequency and type of client profiling reports, performance reporting and account
reviews that are available in the Program; and
the scope of ancillary services that may be available to the client through a brokerage
account, but which are not available through the Program.
Please discuss with your CGMI financial adviser any questions about the differences between
investment advisory accounts and brokerage service accounts, including the extent of our
obligations to disclose conflicts of interest and to act in your best interest, and your rights and
our obligations to you. Each client should discuss the Program services with his or her CGMI
financial adviser to determine whether a Program is appropriate.
Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges
C.
In addition to the asset-based fees payable in connection with the Programs, clients pay
additional fees or charges in connection with their accounts or certain securities transactions.
These include (but are not limited to): interest on any debit balances; auction fees; certain
odd-lot differentials; exchange fees; transfer taxes; electronic fund fees; charges imposed by
custodians other than CGMI or Clearing Firm; certain fees in connection with custodial, trustee
and other services rendered by a CGMI affiliate; termination fees with respect to individual
retirement and plan accounts; SEC fees on securities trades; other charges mandated by law;
and certain fees in connection with the establishment, administration or termination of
retirement or profit sharing plans or trust accounts. In addition, if CGMI is a member of the
underwriting syndicate from which a security is purchased, CGMI will benefit from such
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purchase. Furthermore, there may be additional fees when trading in foreign securities and
ADRs.
CGMI (either directly or through its affiliates) will from time to time negotiate with clearing
firms, investment managers, or other service providers to achieve cost savings or other
improved terms for services covered by a client’s asset-based fee or other fees and charges.
Any cost savings or other advantages are not passed along to clients;. only CGMI and/or one
of its affiliates will benefit.
Fees may be negotiable based upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type
and size of the account, the historical and/or expected size or number of trades for the
account, the number and range of supplemental advisory and client-related services to be
provided to the account, and the type of client groups or organizations. Moreover, fee
minimums and account minimums vary as a result of the application of prior schedules
depending upon the client account inception date. Minimum account sizes also may be waived
under certain circumstances. From time to time, the fees for certain of the advisory services
described herein are reduced for employees of CGMI or its affiliates. For more information
regarding the above, contact your CGMI financial adviser.
Clearing Firm does not charge CGMI for wire transfer services. However, CGMI charges clients
of CPWM/CPII $25 per wire transfer. Clearing Firm charges CGMI $25 for outgoing account
transfer services, and CGMI marks up that amount by $70 and charges clients $95. CGMI’s
portion of these fees is intended to compensate CGMI for its part in providing the services and
frequently constitutes a majority (or all) of CGMI’s charge to the client for the service.
Revenue from these services is not shared with registered representatives. The standard fee
schedule for account services is posted at https://www.citi.com/investorinfo/. CGMI reserves
the right to reduce or waive such fees in its sole discretion.
Certain investment managers manage separately managed accounts that invest in the same
underlying investments in which one or more mutual fund or ETFs invest. Because the
underlying expenses and fees of a separately managed account generally are lower and the
performance of a separately managed account may be higher than the comparable mutual
fund, it may be to the client’s benefit to select the separately managed account as the
investment product so long as the client meets the applicable investment minimum.
Additional assets received into an account during any billing period will be charged a pro-rata
fee based on the number of days remaining in the billing period. Fees are calculated based on
the value of an account on a particular billing date. No adjustments will be made to the fee for
appreciation or depreciation in the market value of securities held in the account, or for partial
withdrawals by client, during any billing period for which such fee is charged. In the event the
Program Agreement is terminated by either party prior to the end of a billing period, a pro-rata
refund of the fee will be made.
Generally, interest will be charged to a client’s account if the account has a debit balance as a
result of the client’s activity. The “net equity” value of assets, calculated as total assets less
debit balance, will be used for the purpose of calculating the advisory or consulting fee due to
CGMI. When Clearing Firm has custody of the client’s assets, it credits interest and dividends
to the account. All client billing for fee-based Programs will be based on the statement value
including the accrued interest portion of fixed income securities.
Linking of Accounts for Fee Billing Purposes
A client may request in writing that two or more of the client’s eligible Program accounts be
linked together for fee billing purposes (“Managed Account Fee Billing Group”). Linking eligible
accounts into a Managed Account Fee Billing Group allows the client to combine the value of
eligible account assets to achieve lower fee breakpoints under the fee schedule applicable to
each individual account. Whether any client will benefit from a Managed Account Fee Billing
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Group depends on the amount of combined assets included in the Managed Account Fee Billing
Group and the breakpoints in the relevant fee schedule. As a result, clients that create a
Managed Account Fee Billing Group may not receive any pricing or other benefits. There is no
guarantee that linking eligible accounts into a Managed Account Fee Billing Group will result in
any client receiving a lower fee or other benefits.
CGMI will only link eligible Program accounts to a Managed Account Fee Billing Group upon
client request. Requests to link accounts can be made in the client’s Program Agreement at
account opening or at a later date by contacting a CGMI financial adviser. CGMI will not
automatically link any accounts to a Managed Account Fee Billing Group. It can take up to two
billing cycles for a Managed Account Fee Billing Group to take effect.
Eligibility: Only accounts where the client is an authorized signer can be linked for Managed
Account Fee Billing Group benefits. In addition, in most cases all Program accounts included in
a Managed Account Fee Billing Group must be held at Clearing Firm. Traditional Individual
Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) and Roth IRAs are generally permitted to be linked subject to
CGMI’s eligibility criteria. Certain other account types, for example, accounts held by
employee benefit plans subject to ERISA, SEP IRAs or SIMPLE IRAs, are not eligible. Clients
with previously established Managed Account Fee Billing Groups will continue to apply (i.e., will
be grandfathered). However, maintenance requests relating to new or grandfathered Managed
Account Fee Billing Groups are subject to the eligibility criteria stated above. Clients should
contact their CGMI financial adviser to review whether their accounts are eligible to be linked
for Managed Account Fee Billing Group benefits.
Compensation
D.
A CGMI financial adviser’s compensation varies depending on the particular line of business
with which he or she is associated.
CPWM/CPII Financial Advisers
CPWM/CPII financial advisers receive monthly salary plus variable compensation credits.
Credits are based largely upon brokerage and investment advisory revenue Other components
are also considered, including, but not limited to, credits related to securities-based lending
including non-purpose loans and margin loans.
CPWM/CPII Financial Advisers are also eligible to receive a quarterly discretionary bonus,
which is based on an evaluation of the financial advisor’s performance over the quarter.
Components considered in determining the discretionary bonus, include, but are not limited to,
net new investment assets and cross-business referrals, financial planning and insurance
reviews, referrals for products and services offered by other parts of Citi and/or those offered
by third parties, client retention, client servicing satisfaction and the financial advisor’s
adherence to Citi’s risk management and compliance requirements.
Because CPWM/CPII financial advisors receive compensation that is tied, directly or indirectly,
to the advisory revenue they generate and the amount of new investment assets they attract,
including the level of account assets under management, CPWM/CPII financial advisors have
incentives to make recommendations and encourage clients to take actions that generate
additional revenues and that conflict with a client’s interest to minimize the fees and expenses
the client incurs.
CPWM/CPII has established a recruitment compensation program under which newly qualified
associated CPWM financial advisors are eligible for the loan plus bonus compensation
program. The amount of compensation received by eligible CPWM financial advisors is a critical
incentive to support their transition to join CPWM/CPII. Under the program, we offer a long-
term bonus program that provides quarterly bonus payments over a 9-year period. The size of
the bonus program is generally based on the financial advisor’s business at their prior firm, as
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well as the amount of investment assets from new clients within the first two years of
employment at Citi. These advisors are also eligible to receive an advance on their quarterly
payments in the form of a 9-year loan. The bonus program has certain eligibility requirements
including quarter over quarter assets under management, revenue thresholds starting in year
4, and Citi’s risk management and compliance requirements. If a financial advisor voluntarily
or involuntarily terminates from CPWM/CPII their quarterly bonus payments would stop and
their outstanding principal plus interest balance on their loan would be due immediately. The
CPWM recruitment compensation program described above is in addition to the compensation
that participating CPWM financial advisors are otherwise entitled to and creates a conflict with
client interests because these financial advisors have an incentive to recommend that you
transfer your account to CGMI and switch investment products or services where a client’s
current investment options are not available through CGMI, with respect to the type of account
you open, the amount of assets you invest and the types of product or service they
recommend, to qualify for the bonus compensation to repay their loans. CGMI and the CPWM
financial advisors seek to mitigate these conflicts by disclosing them to you, and by following
procedures that we believe are reasonably designed to ensure that our recommendations are
in your best interest.
CPB and WaW Financial Advisers
CPB and WaW financial advisers, including the bankers, investment counselors and product
specialists who provide services in connection with clients’ advisory account(s), receive a fixed
base salary plus a discretionary annual bonus, which is based on the employee’s performance
over the entire year. To determine the discretionary bonus, CPB and WaW apply a balanced
assessment through a scorecard that incorporates a qualitative assessment based on talent
management, partnership, leadership, participation in corporate initiatives, and adherence to
Citi’s risk management and compliance requirements and a quantitative assessment based on
various financial metrics described below.
Quantitative financial performance assessment is focused primarily on revenue growth, new
client acquisition, asset growth, investment advisory account (managed investments) assets
under management growth and net product sales (which subtracts client redemptions from
gross sales). The scorecard also considers referrals for products and services offered by other
parts of Citi and/or those offered by third parties. Because CPB and WaW financial advisers
receive compensation that is tied to the advisory revenue they generate and the amount of
new investment assets they attract, including the level of account assets under management,
CPB and WaW financial advisers have incentives to make recommendations and encourage
clients to take actions that generate additional revenues and that conflict with a client’s
interest to minimize the fees and expenses the client incurs.
While these financial performance measures are taken into account, financial advisers do not
receive any direct percentage of the brokerage or advisory revenue they generate. Other core
factors on the scorecard include a measure of overall performance against the financial
adviser’s goals and relative performance against peers in similar roles to determine final
performance rating. The ultimate decision to grant the discretionary bonus, and the value and
form it takes, are in the sole discretion of management, and depends on factors such as Citi’s
overall performance, CPB and WaW’s performance, the financial adviser’s business or
functional group’s performance, as well as the individual’s final performance rating.
CGMI, All Financial Advisers, and Employees of CGMI Affiliates
The discretionary bonus and incentive compensation arrangements described above create a
conflict of interest because financial advisers receive compensation that is influenced by the
revenue, asset growth and product sales that he or she generates. This conflict incentivizes
financial advisers to generally recommend the purchase of additional products and services,
and that clients increase their existing investment advisory account assets. These metrics, as
they are based in part on net sales, also disincentivize recommendations to redeem products.
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Moreover, the scorecard weighs more heavily certain types of investment products and
services over others, which creates an incentive to sell such products or services. For example,
the conflict of interest arises because financial advisers earn more for selling products and
services that generate ongoing revenue, such as the Program accounts described in this
brochure. This compensation arrangement also provides financial advisers with an incentive to
recommend that you open an advisory account instead of a brokerage account because
advisory programs generally generate higher ongoing fee revenue than a brokerage
relationship. Finally, the consideration of referral activity as a scorecard metric creates a
conflict of interest because financial advisers are incentivized to recommend that clients
purchase products and services from CGMI affiliates and/or third parties.
The amount of the fees received by CGMI, CGMI financial advisers, and employees of CGMI
affiliates are typically higher when (i) the client participates in an asset-based fee Program
instead of paying separately for investment advice, brokerage, and other services, and (ii) the
client’s portfolio is managed by an investment manager affiliated with CGMI or by a CGMI
financial adviser rather than an unaffiliated investment manager. The opportunity to negotiate
higher fees could result in CGMI financial advisers recommending themselves or affiliated
investment managers more frequently than unaffiliated investment managers, which is a
conflict of interest with our clients. In addition to these financial benefits, there are
reputational, marketing and non-pecuniary benefits that accrue to both CGMI and CIM when
CIM increases its assets under management.
Because of the opportunity to increase compensation, CGMI financial advisers and employees
of CGMI affiliates have a financial incentive: (i) to recommend certain Programs (such as a
CGMI Program using an affiliated investment manager or where the CGMI financial adviser
serves as portfolio manager) over another Program (such as a CGMI Program where the client
is charged a third-party investment manager fee; (ii) to recommend an unaffiliated investment
manager that charges the client a lower fee than another unaffiliated investment manager that
charges a higher fee for a similar strategy; and (iii) to recommend themselves or an affiliated
investment manager over an unaffiliated investment manager.
CGMI earns fees or other income for services other than investment advisory services,
including, among other things, permitting qualifying clients to take out loans that are secured
by the assets in the client’s account (for more information, see “Item 9.A.2. – Lending Against
Advisory Accounts”). CGMI financial advisers also offer products and services other than
investment advisory services. The amount of compensation they receive for advisory services
can be either more or less than compensation received for non-advisory products and
services. These arrangements present conflicts of interest because CGMI and CGMI financial
advisers have a financial incentive to offer clients non-advisory products and services that
increase the overall compensation received.
Block Trades May Benefit CGMI or its Affiliates
As explained in “Item 4.C–Additional Information Regarding Fees and Charges,” where an
investment manager directs some block trades to CGMI or Clearing Firm for execution, the
block can include trades for Program accounts as well as for Other Accounts. Although CGMI
and Clearing Firm executes these block trades at no commission, CGMI obtains a benefit from
executing these block trades, as a result of the increased trading volume attributable to these
blocks.
Item 5. Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Detailed below are the general account minimums for each of the Programs, but account
minimums vary depending on the investment managers and investment strategy that the
client selects.
Fiduciary Services Program – $50,000
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Manager Selection Program – $50,000
Consulting and Evaluation Services Program
▪ CPB and WaW clients – $1,000,000
▪ CPWM/CPII clients – $100,000
Multi-Asset Class Solutions Program
▪ Discretionary Investment Bespoke – $25,000,000 (minimum amount of assets subject
to the Discretionary Bespoke agreement)
▪ Multi-Asset Class Solutions Umbrella Portfolios Program – $100,000 (Tax Aware – ETF
only), $250,000 (Standard), $250,000 (Sustainable Opportunities and Global
Opportunities), $1,000,000 (Core), $500,000 (Active/Passive blend), $750,000 (Tax
Aware – SMAs and ETFs) and $10,000,000 (Custom)
▪ MACS Citi Active Allocation – $100,000 (Standard), $100,000 (Tax Aware – ETF only,
Sustainable Opportunities and Global Opportunities), $750,000 (Tax Aware – SMAs and
ETFs) $1,000,000 (Core), and $10,000,000 (Custom)
Advisory Portfolios Program
▪ Advisory Portfolios Custom – $25,000,000 (minimum amount of assets subject to the
AP Custom agreement)
▪ Advisory Portfolios Core – $250,000
Citi Advisor Program – $100,000
Citi Portfolio Manager Program – $25,000
Model Allocations Portfolios Program – $25,000
Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program – $25,000, $100,000 (custom model)
CGMI has discretion to waive certain account minimums listed above. Additionally, investment
manager minimums may vary at the discretion of the manager. CGMI is authorized to freeze
accounts under certain circumstances, including in connection with regulatory requirements, as
provided under the terms of the Program Agreements, and other special circumstances in
accordance with its internal policy. Under appropriate circumstances, fees will continue to be
charged on the frozen accounts.
CGMI reserves the right to terminate the client’s Program Agreement upon notice to the client.
Clients eligible to participate in the Programs include individuals, multi-family offices,
corporations, trusts, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations, pension and profit
sharing plans, other businesses, and governmental entities.
CPB and WaW client accounts that are employee benefit plans and retirement plans, including
IRAs, (collectively, “Retirement Accounts”) are permitted to open new accounts only in the
Multi-Asset Class Solutions and Advisory Portfolios Programs. CPWM/CPII client accounts that
are Retirement Accounts are permitted to open new accounts in all of the eligible Programs
except the Fiduciary Services Program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Retirement Accounts
that were already enrolled, as of February 1, 2022, in any of the Programs described in this
brochure will be permitted to remain in such Programs from and after such time, and will
continue to be permitted to contribute new assets or funds to their accounts.
Some Retirement Accounts will be subject to restrictions, policies, and conditions that are
different from those applicable to other accounts, and which will affect the types of
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investments available, the manner in which transactions are carried out, and the fees and
expenses that are charged. Consequently, such accounts will perform differently, and
potentially worse, than they would have in the absence of such restrictions, policies, and
conditions.
With respect to certain Programs, a similar Program is available outside the U.S. for eligible
clients with different fees, minimums, and terms.
Item 6. Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
Research in Advisory Programs
CGMI and its affiliates (or a third party retained by CGMI or an affiliate) use two primary
methods – CitiAccess or CitiFocus -- to evaluate third-party investment managers (other than
private fund managers), mutual funds, and other types of products in certain of the Programs
(collectively, “Program Investment Products”).
CitiFocus
Under the CitiFocus standard, CGMI evaluates various qualitative and quantitative factors for
each Program Investment Product, including, without limitation, biographies of key investment
personnel, the investment philosophy, investment process, past performance information and
marketing literature. CGMI personnel will also interview the investment manager and its key
personnel and examine the investment process. Program Investment Products that are
approved under the CitiFocus standard are then included on the “CitiFocus List” for Programs.
ESG mutual funds must satisfy minimum criteria based on, among other things, the various
qualitative and quantitative factors evaluated under the CitiFocus standard, the investment
manager’s responses to a sustainability related survey or supplemental research conducted by
CGMI.
CGMI periodically reviews whether a Program Investment Product continues to meet the
criteria for the CitiFocus standard. In conducting these reviews, CGMI considers a broad range
of qualitative and quantitative factors including investment performance, staffing, operational
issues and financial condition. Among other things, CGMI personnel interview each investment
manager periodically to discuss these matters. CGMI tends to emphasize quantitative analysis
with respect to Program Investment Products with which CGMI has previously conducted
personal interviews. In addition, in certain instances CGMI will review the collective
performance of a composite of the CGMI accounts being managed by an investment manager,
compare that information to the overall performance data provided by the manager, and then
investigate any material deviations.
CitiAccess
Under the CitiAccess standard, CGMI reviews Program Investment Products based on various
quantitative factors. The Program Investment Products are evaluated according to various
performance metrics, including absolute return, volatility, and risk-adjusted return. Not all
Program Investment Products evaluated under the CitiAccess standard will be evaluated based
on this rules-based approach. For the strategies or models that are difficult to evaluate based
on the rules-based approach, a qualitative review is conducted.
When a Program Investment Product is evaluated under the rules-based approach, analysts
review the completeness and consistency of the data and will, to the extent necessary, follow-
up with the Program Investment Product’s manager or sponsor with additional information
requests. However, information provided by managers or sponsors of Program Investment
Products in connection with the review process are not independently verified by CGMI.
Program Investment Products that satisfy this rules-based approach are approved under the
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CitiAccess standard. Program Investment Products that meet the CitiAccess standard are
reviewed periodically by CGMI to evaluate whether they continue to meet this standard.
Evaluation of ETFs
ETFs are evaluated in accordance with CGMI’s due diligence procedures, which key evaluation
criteria for ETFs include market value of the ETF, presence of leverage, the ETF sponsor’s total
assets under management, and the sponsor’s length of experience in managing ETFs. Certain
ETFs that do not meet these criteria may be approved subject to alternative procedures. In
general, ETFs that either meet CGMI’s due diligence criteria or that do not meet the criteria but
have been individually approved according to the alternative procedures may be included in
certain Programs described herein.
On Watch Policy – Third Party Managers
Most of the covered Program Investment Products are subject to a review and an “on watch”
policy. A Program Investment Product is designated with an “on watch” status when CGMI
identifies specific areas of the investment manager’s business that (a) merit further evaluation
by CGMI and (b) may, but are not certain to, result in the Program Investment Product being
reclassified or terminated as an investment option in one or more Programs. The duration of
an “on watch” status will vary according to the length of time necessary for CGMI to conduct
its evaluation and for the Program Investment Product’s investment manager to address any
areas of concern identified by CGMI. The On Watch Policy does not apply to affiliated managers
– the due diligence process applicable to affiliated managers is described below in the
“Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers” section.
The reviews of investment managers and their respective Investment Products do not
substitute for each client’s ongoing monitoring of their account(s) and the performance of their
investments.
CGMI may determine that a Program Investment Product no longer meets the CitiFocus
standard, or will no longer be reviewed under the CitiFocus standard, but does meet the
CitiAccess standard. In addition, CGMI may determine that a Program Investment Product no
longer meets either research standard and therefore will no longer be made available in the
Programs in the future. CGMI will notify clients in advance of removing a Program Investment
Product from the applicable Programs, but Clients who participate in Programs in which CGMI
retains investment discretion will not be notified in advance of such changes. In the event a
client determines to remain invested in a Program Investment Product that is no longer
approved for a Program, CGMI will (a) make no further representations concerning such
Program Investment Product, (b) not assume any liability for any loss, claim, damage or
expense attributable to client’s determination, and (c) not continue to evaluate or make any
representations regarding such Program Investment Product.
In general, CitiFocus entails a more rigorous and thorough evaluation of a Program Investment
Product than CitiAccess and fewer investment options will qualify under the CitiFocus standard
than the CitiAccess standard. It is important to note that not all Program Investment Products
available in the Programs are evaluated under the CitiFocus or CitiAccess standards. The
Programs that limit Program Investment Products only to those that have been evaluated and
approved through CitiFocus or CitiAccess are described herein or in the separate sales and
disclosure materials related to those Programs.
Committee for the Review and Approval of Managers
The C-RAM selects a subset of investment managers and investment funds for the MACS
Program, Fiduciary Services Program and AP Custom. The investment managers and funds
selected for the MACS Program, Fiduciary Services Program and AP Custom include those that
are affiliated and unaffiliated with CGMI. The C-RAM has developed various criteria that are
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used to screen affiliated and unaffiliated portfolio managers and investment funds. These
criteria are subject to change from time to time.
Program Investment Products that are on the CitiFocus List are automatically approved by the
C-RAM for inclusion in its approved list for the MACS Program and the AP Custom. In addition,
a Program Investment Product that meets the CitiFocus standard may be used in the MACS
Program and AP Custom, even though the Program Investment Product is not on the CitiFocus
List so long as it has been approved by C-RAM.
Affiliated Manager Strategies
In the case of affiliated manager strategies offered by CIM, an investment manager affiliated
with CGMI, the C-RAM must approve each CIM managed strategy before it is made available to
clients wishing to participate in such strategy as part of the MACS Program, Fiduciary Services
Program or Advisory Portfolios Program. The C-RAM’s approval of CIM actively managed
strategies is based on due diligence (including performance) conducted by an independent
third-party consultant retained by a CGMI affiliate. The independent third-party’s due diligence
of CIM actively managed strategies is a separate process from the due diligence process
undertaken for the CitiFocus standards, and while similar, it will not be subject to the same
requirements as the CitiFocus. The C-RAM considers whether CIM actively managed strategy’s
performance is competitive with that of third-party strategies before approving it. The C-
RAM’s approval of CIM passively managed (“index”) tax aware strategies, is based on
operational due diligence conducted by an independent third-party consultant retained by a
CGMI affiliate. The independent third-party’s operational risk research is a process driven
evaluation. The C-RAM considers the operational risk research and also considers whether CIM
passively managed tax aware strategy performance, as reviewed based upon internally
collected data, is comparative to that of the index benchmark before approving
it. Additionally, as part of on-going review of client accounts, CGMI reviews and evaluates
CIM managed strategies’ characteristics, performance, and compliance with clients’ investment
policy statement or investment guidelines, as applicable.
Alternative Investments
In the case of unaffiliated alternative investment managers (and unaffiliated alternative
investments funds), an alternative investment oversight committee and an alternative
investment portfolio oversight committee (collectively, “AI Committees,” and both established
within CPB) review them before they become available as a Program Investment Product in the
MACS Program or Advisory Portfolios Program.
From the universe of such approved unaffiliated alternative investment funds, CGMI or its
affiliate can construct a proprietary fund of funds or a portfolio of alternative investment funds,
which can be made available for clients in the MACS Program or AP Custom. The C-RAM
periodically reviews and approves such proprietary funds of funds based on their performance,
costs, and investment processes compared to third-party funds of funds. The AI Committees
approve the investment funds available and review construction of such portfolios of
alternative investment funds and the performance of such portfolios.
Where clients enter into a separate advisory agreement with a CGMI affiliated investment
manager to invest in alternative investments and such alternative investments are included in
the MACS asset allocation guidelines, the C-RAM will not review the affiliated investment
manager (including the affiliated investment manager’s investment performance, staffing,
operational issues, and financial condition). The review of the affiliated investment manager’s
performance and processes will be subject to the affiliated investment manager’s own internal
procedures. However, CGMI will review the allocation to the asset category to determine
whether the allocation aligns with the client’s investment statement policy or investment
guidelines under MACS or AP Custom.
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Portfolio Manager Performance
CGMI does not use any industry standards, such as GIPS, to calculate performance of
investment managers. Investment managers calculate their own performance.
Review of Performance Information
Neither CGMI, its affiliates, nor any third party reviews investment manager or fund
performance information to determine or verify its accuracy or its compliance with industry
standards.
CGMI can include in a Program investment managers and funds that have no prior
performance in particular investment strategies. In such cases, CGMI screens these candidates
for all other applicable criteria described above and may evaluate past performance achieved
in other strategies.
For additional information on performance reports or assessments, see Program descriptions in
“Item 4.A.4 – Types of Advisory Services Offered.”
Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
CGMI does not charge a performance-based fee in connection with the Programs, but certain
investment managers or investment funds in which a client invests may charge a performance
fee in addition to management fees.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Please see “Item 6–Research in Advisory Programs” and “Item A.4. Types of Advisory
Services” for a description of the methods of analysis and investment strategies used in the
Programs.
Set forth below is a summary description of risks related to the Programs and certain
investment products in which clients invest. The risks and investment products discussed
below are not comprehensive, and clients should review all investment materials available
from their financial adviser about their investments, including prospectuses and other offering
materials produced by issuers and sponsors of investment products.
General Risks Associated with Investments
Investing in securities and other financial instruments involves risk of loss that clients should
be prepared to bear, including potential loss of the entire investment, including the principal.
The investment performance and success of any particular investment cannot be predicted or
guaranteed. Potential risks that affect the value of client accounts include, among others,
losses caused by adverse market conditions, market volatility, limited liquidity, currency
fluctuations, political risks, and other market action. Past performance of investments is not
indicative of future performance. The investment advisory programs described in this brochure
are not insured by any agency.
Asset Allocation Risk
Asset allocation portfolios are dependent upon CGMI’s ability to make allocations and
investment decisions that achieve a portfolio’s investment objective. There is a risk that
CGMI’s evaluations and assumptions used in making such allocations may not achieve the
objective, and that a portfolio may underperform its benchmark or other portfolios with similar
investment objectives.
Cybersecurity Risks
CGMI, its affiliates, service providers, and other market participants increasingly depend on
complex information technology and communications systems to conduct business functions.
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They rely on computer programs to evaluate certain securities and other investments, to
monitor their portfolios, to trade, clear and settle securities transactions, and to generate
asset, risk management and other reports that are utilized in the oversight of their activities,
among other things. In addition, certain of their operations interface with or depend on
systems operated by third parties and they will not always be in a position to verify the risks or
reliability of such third-party systems. These systems are susceptible to operational,
informational security, and related risks that could adversely affect CGMI and the clients.
Cyber incidents can result from deliberate or unintentional events and may arise from external
or internal sources. Like other financial services firms, CGMI experiences malicious cyber
activity directed at its computer systems, software, networks and its users on a daily basis.
This malicious activity includes attempts at unauthorized access, implantation of computer
viruses or malware, and denial-of-service attacks. CGMI also experiences large volumes of
phishing and other forms of social engineering attempted for the purpose of perpetrating fraud
against CGMI, its associates, or its clients. Attacks also may be carried out by causing denial-
of-service attacks on websites (making network services unavailable to intended users). Cyber
incidents could cause disruptions and affect business operations, potentially resulting in
financial losses, the inability to transact business or trade (including failure of trade
settlements, inaccurate recording or processing of trades, inaccurate client records, inability to
monitor investments and risks), destruction to equipment and systems, loss or theft of
investor data, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties,
reputational damage, reimbursement or other compensation or liability costs, or additional
compliance costs. Similar adverse consequences could result from cyber incidents affecting the
investments in which the Programs invest, including those affecting other investment
managers, issuers of securities and other interests, brokers, dealers, exchanges, and other
financial institutions and market operators.
The increased use of mobile and cloud technologies, including as a result of the shift to work-
from-home arrangements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened these and
other operational risks, and any failure by CGMI’s mobile or cloud technology service providers
to adequately safeguard the systems CGMI uses and prevent or quickly detect and remediate
cyber attacks could disrupt CGMI’s operations and result in misappropriation, corruption or loss
of confidential or propriety information.
Global and Regional Events Risks
Global and regional events such as war, terrorist attacks, political unrest, climate change,
natural disasters, public health crises, and pandemics may cause substantial losses by, among
other things: causing disruptions in global economic conditions; decreasing investor
confidence; disrupting financial markets and the ability to conduct business activities; causing
loss or displacement of employees; triggering large-scale technology failures or delays; and
requiring substantial capital expenditures and operating expenses to remediate damage and
restore operations.
Inflation in the U.S. could continue or reaccelerate in the near- to medium-term. Further,
heightened competition for workers, supply chain issues and rising energy and commodity
prices have contributed to increasing wages and other inputs. Higher inflation and rising costs
present material uncertainty with respect to investment performance.
Current Russian military activities within Ukraine, resulting in international economic sanctions
and other restrictive actions against Russia, and associated mounting tensions, are expected to
result in material market volatility, have a materially negative impact on the economy and
business activity globally, and therefore could materially adversely affect investment
performance. Furthermore, the rapid and uncertain development of the current conflict
between the two nations and the varying involvement of other countries, including the U.S.
and other members of NATO, makes the ultimate adverse impact on global economic and
market conditions difficult to predict. Any of the above factors, including sanctions, export
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controls, tariffs, trade wars and other governmental actions and impacts on the markets for
certain commodities, such as oil and natural gas, present material uncertainty and risk and
could have a material adverse effect on issuers of securities and their respective businesses,
financial conditions, cash flows and results of operations and may cause the market value of
such issuers to decline materially.
Equity Securities Risks
An investment in equity securities generally refers to the buying of shares of stock in a
corporation or other legal entity. Typically, clients who purchase equity securities seek capital
appreciation, which occurs when the shares rise in value. Clients may have a secondary goal of
income from a distribution of some of the company’s earnings to shareholders, called
dividends. In addition, holders of equity securities may, depending on the type of shares they
own, receive voting rights with respect to the company’s initiatives put up for a shareholder
vote, and may recover some of the company’s assets in the event the company is dissolved.
However, equity shareholders generally have the lowest priority in recovering their investment
during the dissolution process. The returns on equity securities are not guaranteed, prices may
be volatile, and a client could lose the entire amount of his or her investment. There may be
additional risks associated with international investing, including economic, political, monetary
and legal factors, changing currency exchange rates, foreign taxes, and differences in financial
and accounting standards. These risks often are magnified in emerging markets.
Fixed Income Securities Risks
Fixed income securities are debt obligations issued by a company, government, municipality,
agency or other entity. A client who purchases a fixed income security lends money to the
issuer of the security. In return, the issuer makes a legal commitment to pay the client interest
on the principal (at a fixed or floating rate) and, in most cases, to return the principal when
the security comes due, or matures, at a certain date. Fixed income securities can provide a
regular income stream from the interest paid prior to maturity but are also subject to certain
unique risks, some of which are described below. Clients commonly use fixed income securities
to diversify their portfolios and balance their exposure to other types of investments, including
equities. Fixed income securities are subject to the following risks:
Default: The issuer of a fixed income security may default on its repayment obligations
by not making interest or principal payments. Issuers have varying degrees of credit
risk that depend on factors related to the issuer specifically, such as its existing debt
obligations, and factors related to external circumstances, such as events that affect a
particular industry or the political, social, economic and environmental circumstances
where the issuer is located or does business.
Interest Rates: Fixed income securities also are subject to changes in value resulting
from fluctuations in market interest rates if sold prior to maturity. Typically, a fixed
income security’s price declines when interest rates rise and rises when interest rates
fall. Therefore, a fixed income security’s yield will rise as its price declines and vice-
versa. Inflation may reduce the effective return of a fixed income security with a fixed
interest rate.
Fixed Income Markets: Fixed income securities are commonly traded “over the counter”
rather than on centralized exchanges, and pose a greater risk than common stocks that
a client will not be able to purchase or sell a fixed income security at a desired time or
price. The markets for certain fixed income securities can be thin, and reliable and
current price quotations may not be available.
Call Features: “Callable” fixed income securities can be retired prior to their scheduled
maturity date at the issuer’s election. This may happen if interest rates fall and the
issuer can issue new securities at a lower rate. If this occurs, the client holding the
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retired securities receives repayment of principal owed, but would no longer receive the
interest rate payment and would have to seek other options if the client wishes to
reinvest the proceeds.
Small-Capitalization Companies Risks
Investing in small-capitalization companies involves greater risk than typically is associated
with investing in securities of larger companies. Small-capitalization companies tend to be
more sensitive to changing market conditions, as well as adverse business or economic
developments, than large- and mid-capitalization companies. Small-capitalization companies
may have a limited operating history, more limited product lines and markets, less
experienced management, and fewer financial resources. In addition, the securities of small-
capitalization companies may be more volatile and may be thinly traded, making it difficult to
buy and sell them at desired times or at desired prices.
Emerging Markets Risks
Investments in companies incorporated or principally engaged in business in emerging markets
often carry greater risk than investments in securities of companies operating in developed
markets. The risks of investing in companies operating in emerging markets are magnified
because of, among other things, political uncertainties and the relative instability of their
developing financial markets and economies. Moreover, many emerging market countries do
not have fully developed or clear legal, judicial, regulatory or settlement infrastructures.
Consequently, making investments in companies operating in these markets involves
significant risks that may not be present in more developed markets. Such risks include (a)
potential price volatility in and relative liquidity of some emerging markets securities; (b) the
absence of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards, practices and
disclosure requirements, and less government supervision and regulation; and (c) certain
economic and political risks, including potential exchange control regulations and potential
restrictions on foreign investment and repatriation of capital. Many emerging markets
securities are denominated in foreign currencies. The weakening of a country’s currency
relative to the U.S. dollar or other benchmark currency will negatively affect the dollar/other
benchmark value of an investment denominated in that currency. Currency valuations are
linked to a host of economic, social and political factors and can fluctuate greatly. It is
important to note that some emerging markets countries have foreign exchange controls that
may include the suspension of the ability to exchange or transfer currency, or the devaluation
of the currency.
Concentrated Strategy and Sector Risks
Strategies that invest in a concentrated number of securities, a specific sector, or geographic
region can be more volatile and present a greater risk of loss than a more diversified strategy
and the stock market more generally. For example, when a strategy invests in a concentrated
number of securities, a decline in the value of these securities would cause your overall
account value to decline to a greater degree than that of a less concentrated
portfolio. Similarly, when a strategy invests primarily in a specific industry sector, an account
invested in the strategy will perform poorly during an economic downturn in that sector. A
strategy with investments concentrated in a particular country or region are more exposed to
the risk of loss associated with adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political,
regulatory or economic events which may occur in that country or region than more diversified
strategies. In each case, account performance may deviate significantly from broad market
indexes.
Options Risks
An option is a contract that gives the options buyer (also known as the options “holder”) the
right to buy or sell an underlying asset or instrument at a specified strike price on or before a
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specified date. The options seller (also known as the options “writer”) has the corresponding
obligation to fulfill the transaction—that is to sell or buy—if the buyer “exercises” the option.
The buyer pays a premium to the seller for this right. The total cost (the price) of an option is
called the premium. This price is determined by factors including the stock price, strike price,
time remaining until expiration (time value) and volatility. Investing in options involves
significant risks, and is not appropriate for everyone. An options buyer runs the risk of losing
the entire amount paid for the option in a relatively short period of time, and an options seller
runs the risk that the option may be exercised at any time during the period the option is
exercisable. If clients write both a put and a call on the same underlying instrument, or if
clients write uncovered options, their potential loss is unlimited. The writer of an uncovered
call is in an extremely risky position, and may incur large losses if the value of the underlying
instrument increases above the exercise price. As with writing uncovered calls, the risk of
writing uncovered put options is substantial. The writer of an uncovered put option bears a risk
of loss if the value of the underlying instrument declines below the exercise price. Uncovered
option writing is suitable for only the knowledgeable client who understands the risks, has the
financial capacity and willingness to incur potentially substantial losses and has sufficient liquid
assets to meet applicable margin requirements.
Commissions, taxes and margin costs will affect the outcome of any options transaction and
can have a significant impact on the profitability of options transactions and should be
considered carefully before entering into any options strategy. Because of the importance of
tax considerations to all option transactions, an investor considering options should consult
with his or her tax advisor as to how their tax situation is affected by the outcome of
contemplated options transactions.
Mutual Fund Risks
A mutual fund is an investment company that allows investors to purchase an undivided
interest in a portfolio of securities and other assets. A mutual fund’s portfolio may consist of
stocks, bonds, money market instruments, commodities, derivatives, and other financial
assets to achieve the investment objectives stated in the mutual fund’s prospectus. Mutual
funds, like other investments, are subject to certain risks. The internal costs and expenses
charged by a mutual fund are borne proportionately by its shareholders, and those expenses
adversely affect investment performance. Returns are not guaranteed, NAVs may be volatile
and an investor in a mutual fund could lose the entire amount of his or her investment.
Investing in mutual funds that invest in international, aggressive growth stocks, or less liquid
securities may only be appropriate for clients whose investment profile allows them to assume
the risks associated with those funds.
Alternative Mutual Funds Risk
Alternative mutual funds are publicly offered mutual funds that have many of the same
protections as other registered investment companies but accomplish investment objectives
through non-traditional investments and trading strategies. Alternative mutual funds are
speculative and involve significant risks including but not limited to those associated with the
use of derivative instruments for hedging or leverage, liquidity and volatility risks associated
with distressed investments, liquidity risks associated with restrictions on securities purchased
in an initial public offering or from privately held issuers, currency risk due to investments in
or exposure to foreign assets or instruments, and risks associated with short selling of
securities.
Exchange-Traded Funds Risks
An exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) is an investment company that allows investors to purchase
an individual, proportionate interest in a portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other assets. ETFs are
structured as funds and provide exposure to a diversified collection of assets. An ETF’s price
will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities or financial instruments to which it
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provides exposure. Shares of an ETF trade on an exchange, and therefore, the value of such
shares may differ from the value of the ETF’s underlying investments. ETFs may trade at a
market price which reflects a “premium” or a “discount” to the net asset value (“NAV”) of their
shares. If the market price is higher than the NAV, the ETF is said to be trading at a
“premium”. If the price is lower, it is trading at a “discount”. Accordingly, ETFs may be
purchased at prices that exceed the NAV of their underlying investments and may be sold at
prices below such NAV. Under such circumstances the trading price of ETF shares will not
mirror the NAV of the underlying investments of those ETF shares. Moreover, there are other
costs associated with purchasing and selling an ETF, called a “bid-ask” spread (the difference
between what a buyer is willing to pay (bid) for an ETF and the seller’s offering (ask) price. All
of these transaction costs (which do not apply to the purchase and sale of mutual funds) will
adversely affect the performance of the Programs that invest in ETFs.
Returns are not guaranteed, prices may be volatile and the ETF will be subject to market,
political, economic, currency and other risks related to the underlying securities or financial
instruments to which it provides exposure, including the possible loss of principal. Changes in
market conditions may affect the price of the underlying assets, leading to a change in the
price of the ETF. Foreign exchange risks could arise when the currency of the assets held by
the ETF differs from the denomination currency of the ETF or when the trading currency of the
ETF differs from the denomination currency of the ETF. ETFs are also subject to liquidity risk if
active trading of the ETF is not maintained when authorized participants or designated market
makers cease to perform their obligations to provide continuous quotes in the ETF.
Closed-End Funds Risks
A closed-end fund (“CEF”) is a type of investment company that has a fixed number of shares
that are generally not redeemable from the fund. Unlike open-end investment companies (i.e.,
mutual funds), shares of a CEF can be purchased only as part of an initial public offering or
purchased and sold through secondary market transactions. CEFs have managers who oversee
each fund’s portfolio and purchase and sell the fund’s portfolio investments. CEFs, like other
investments, are subject to certain risks. Returns are not guaranteed, prices may be volatile
and an investor in a CEF could lose the entire amount of his or her investment. Investing in
CEFs that invest in international, aggressive growth stocks, or less liquid securities may only
be appropriate for clients whose investment profile allows them to assume the risks associated
with those funds.
Money Market Fund Risks
An investment in a money market mutual fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or any other government agency. A money
market mutual fund seeks income by investing in short-term debt securities. Money market
mutual funds may have a floating net asset value or may seek to maintain a constant net asset
value of $1 per share. For all money market mutual funds, including those that seek to
maintain a constant NAV of $1 per share, it is possible to lose money. Furthermore, certain
money market mutual funds subject investors to restrictions on the ability to redeem an
investment in times of market stress, by imposing liquidity fees and/or temporary bans on
redemptions. If the liquidity fees or bans on redemptions are triggered, then clients could be
prevented from withdrawing some or all of their cash for investment purposes or for other
liquidity needs. In addition, if money market mutual funds are forced to cease operations and
their holdings must be liquidated or distributed in kind to the fund’s shareholders, then clients
could be prevented or delayed from accessing their cash.
Business Continuity Risk
CGMI has business continuity plans that provide for continuity of critical operations and other
activities during a variety of disruptions. They include client support responses such as
conducting operations from alternate sites in different locations, if necessary, operating across
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multiple power grids or operating with self-generating facilities while maintaining the firm’s
presence in the marketplace and servicing client accounts. Although these plans are designed
to limit the impact on clients from such business interruptions, unforeseen circumstances may
create situations where CGMI is unable to fully recover from a significant business interruption.
CGMI believes its planning and implementation process reduces the risk in this area.
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Investing Risks
An ESG investment strategy is limited in the types and number of investment opportunities
available and, as a result, an ESG investment strategy may underperform other investment
strategies that do not have an ESG focus. An ESG investment strategy may invest in securities
or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole or underperform other funds
screened for ESG standards.
Frameworks for ESG investing vary among investment advisers and funds as the definition of
each factor is subjective. Therefore, the companies selected by an index provider or
investment adviser as demonstrating ESG characteristics may not be the same companies
selected by other index providers or investment advisers that use similar ESG screens.
Further, an index provider or investment adviser may select companies based on a particular
ESG factor or factors rather than a holistic assessment of a company’s ESG characteristics. In
addition, companies selected by an index provider or investment adviser may not exhibit the
ESG characteristics the index provider or investment adviser seeks to identify.
Financial Services Industry Risks
National and regional banks, financial institutions and other participants in the U.S. and global
capital markets are closely interrelated as a result of credit, trading, clearing, technology and
other relationships. A significant adverse development (such as a bank run, insolvency,
bankruptcy or default) with one or more national or regional banks, financial institutions or
other participants in the financial or capital markets may spread to others and lead to
significant concentrated or market-wide problems (such as defaults, liquidity problems,
impairment charges, additional bank runs and/or losses) for other participants in these
markets. Future developments, including actions taken by the U.S. Department of the
Treasury, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board, and systemic risk in the U.S. and global banking
sectors and broader economies in general, are difficult to assess and quantify, and the form
and magnitude of such developments or other actions of the U.S. Department of the Treasury,
FDIC and Federal Reserve Board may remain unknown for significant periods of time and could
have an adverse effect on investments.
Tax-Loss Harvesting Risks
We offer tax-loss harvesting through certain of our advisory programs. Tax-loss harvesting
involves a variety or risks. During certain market conditions, such as lower volatility periods
and periods of strong economic growth, the manager’s ability to generate capital losses to
offset capital gains may be limited, which would limit the account’s ability to implement its tax-
loss harvesting strategy. In addition, because tax-loss harvesting continuously decreases the
cost-basis of the account’s portfolio, there is a risk that opportunities to realize losses may
decrease over time. Tax-loss harvesting may result in significant deviation from the model
portfolio and may increase the account’s portfolio turnover rate. You should confer with your
personal tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of investing with the Program prior to
engaging in any tax-loss harvesting strategy, based on your particular circumstances.
Neither CGMI nor any third-party investment manager assumes any responsibility to you for
the tax consequences of any transaction. No tax-loss harvesting strategy is intended as tax
advice, and neither CGMI nor any third-party investment manager represents in any manner
that the tax consequences described will be obtained or that a “tax aware” investment strategy
will result in any particular tax consequence. The tax consequences of tax-loss harvesting
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strategies are complex and may be subject to challenge by the IRS. No tax-loss harvesting
strategy available in the Programs was developed to be used by, and it cannot be used by, any
investor to avoid penalties or interest. You and your personal tax advisors are responsible for
how the transactions in your account are reported to the IRS or any other taxing authority.
You should be aware that if you and/or your spouse have other taxable or non-taxable
accounts, and you hold in those accounts any of the securities (including options contracts)
held in your account, you cannot trade any of those securities 30 days before or after the
Program account trades those same securities as part of the tax-loss harvesting strategy to
avoid possible wash sales and, as a result, a nullification of any tax benefits of the strategy. It
is your responsibility to monitor transactions across all of your accounts.
When CGMI or a third-party investment manager replaces investments with “similar”
investments as part of the tax-loss harvesting strategy, such investments are not guaranteed
to perform similarly to the initial investment or lower an investor’s tax liability. Expected
returns and risk characteristics are no guarantee of actual performance.
Structured Products Risks
Structured products are instruments issued by financial institutions that offer the potential to
earn returns based on the performance of one or more underlying assets, such as equities,
currencies, interest rates, commodities, fixed-income securities or derivatives, mutual funds or
some combination thereof. Structured notes, for example, are senior unsecured debt
obligations issued by a financial institution that mature at a certain date. Unlike conventional
corporate bonds, the return and value of a structured note are based on the performance of
one or more underlying assets.
Structured products involve significant risks and complex structures and are not appropriate
for everyone. Structured products often have features that are not applicable to an investment
in a structured product’s underlying asset(s). For example, the potential return from a
structured product may be limited or “capped,” meaning that clients do not participate in the
appreciation of an underlying asset beyond a certain limit or at all depending on the structured
product. Investors in structured products also give up certain rights and benefits associated
with direct ownership, such as voting rights, by investing in a structured product rather than
investing directly in its underlying asset. Structured products involve additional risks relating
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issuer creditworthiness;
tax treatment;
reliance on the calculation agent and its models to determine the estimated value of a
structured product;
the issuer’s ability to redeem or “call” a product before it matures at a price that may
not equal its face value;
the possibility of in-kind settlement upon maturity; and
conflicts of interest due to the variety of roles, including acting as calculation agent,
that an issuer and its affiliate may play in connection with a structured product.
The returns of a structured product may vary throughout the term of the product, may be
subject to certain conditions and/or may be paid on certain specified dates during the term of
the product and/or at maturity. Portfolios with structured products may become concentrated
in an issuer, sector or underlying asset or asset class. In addition to the performance of its
underlying asset, a structured product’s fees, expenses and costs, as well as market factors,
also influence the value of the structured product prior to maturity. Therefore, the value of a
structured product prior to maturity may be more or less than its initial price and may be
substantially different from the payment expected at maturity.
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Most structured products are not actively traded in the secondary market and few structured
products are listed on an exchange. If an issuer is making a secondary market for its
structured product, the product may be redeemed from a holder at a significant discount to
the product’s fair value. Investors generally must hold a structured product to maturity to
receive the stated payout, including any repayment of principal.
Hedge Funds Risks
Hedge funds are professionally managed, pooled investment vehicles that use sophisticated
investment techniques, such as active trading, short selling, arbitrage and leverage, to pursue
one or more investment strategies. Hedge funds involve significant risks and are not
appropriate for everyone. Investments in hedge funds are speculative, and the investment
strategies typically involve a substantial degree of risk, such as the use of leverage. Hedge
fund investments are illiquid compared to other assets, such as mutual funds. No public
market exists for interests in hedge funds, and opportunities may be limited to dispose of
them in private transactions. Unlike with mutual funds, redemptions from hedge funds are
available only at certain defined times, such as on a quarterly or less frequent basis.
Redemptions from hedge funds may also be subject to various restrictions, including prior
notice and minimum redemption requirements and lock-up periods of one year or more. An
investment in a hedge fund is suitable only for certain sophisticated investors who do not need
immediate liquidity in their investment.
Private Equity and Real Estate Funds Risks
Private equity funds are limited partnerships, limited liability companies or other investment
vehicles that typically acquire non-publicly traded interests in operating companies that they
may hold for extended periods of time. Real estate funds may be limited partnerships, limited
liability companies and other investment vehicles that typically invest, directly or indirectly, in
real estate and real estate-related investments. Private equity and real estate funds involve
significant risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Investments in private equity and real
estate funds are speculative and the investment strategies typically involve a substantial
degree of risk, such as the use of leverage. Private equity and real estate fund investments
are illiquid compared to other assets, such as mutual funds. No public market exists for
interests in these products, and opportunities may be limited to dispose of them in private
transactions. Private equity and real estate funds generally impose substantial restrictions on
transferring an interest in the fund and require the relevant fund manager to consent. An
investment in a private equity or real estate fund is suitable only for certain sophisticated
investors who do not need immediate liquidity in their investment.
Digital Asset Investment Products Risks
Digital asset-related investment products (“Digital Asset Investment Products”), which may be
used in implementing our investment advice, are products in which the issuer invests in, or
the underlying reference asset is linked to, a “digital asset,” such as cryptocurrency assets.
Investments in Digital Asset Investment Products are highly speculative, and the investment
strategies typically involve a substantial degree of risk. The prices of digital assets, including
bitcoin, have experienced higher levels of volatility relative to equity, commodity, and fixed
income markets and may continue to do so. Digital assets and Digital Asset Investment
Products are an emerging class of investment products and subject to unique risks, including,
but not limited to:
Valuation Risk: Most digital assets have no broadly accepted or standardized valuation
methodologies in place. Digital assets and derivatives based on digital assets are subject to
rapid price swings, including as a result of actions and statements by influencers and the
media. A significant portion of the demand for digital assets is generated by speculators and
investors seeking to profit from short- or long-term holdings. The Digital Asset Exchanges are
largely unregulated, and some exchanges have been closed due to fraud, business failure or
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security breaches. In many of these instances, the customers of such Digital Asset Exchanges
were not compensated or made whole for the partial or complete losses of their account
balances.
Legal, Tax, and Regulatory Risks: Digital assets are largely unregulated as the regulatory
requirements associated with digital assets continues to evolve. Given the brevity of
blockchain-based digital assets’ existence, global regulatory, legal and tax regimes differ by
jurisdiction and may change rapidly. Digital Asset Exchanges may also be subject to
heightened regulatory requirements, including registration requirements, which may adversely
affect their ability to continue operating as trading venues for digital assets. Such regulatory
actions may also impact CGMI’s ability to continue servicing and/or transacting in Digital Asset
Investment Products. Digital assets may be more susceptible to fraud and manipulation than
more regulated investments.
Voting Client Securities
When investing in AP Custom, FS, MSP, CES, and MACS UMA and MACS Citi Active Allocation
(Tax Aware only), clients have the option to elect to have the investment manager vote
proxies on the client’s behalf. If a client elects this option, the investment manager will vote
proxies related to all securities held in the account managed by the investment manager.
When investing in MACS UMA or MACS Citi Active Allocation (except as described above),
Discretionary Bespoke, Citi Portfolio Manager Program, or MAP, clients have the option to
delegate all proxy voting authority to CGMI, which then further delegates such authority to
Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”) or another proxy voting service (the “Proxy Voting
Service”) satisfactory to CGMI. If a client elects this option, CGMI’s designee will vote proxies
related to all securities held in the account in accordance with the Proxy Voting Service’s
recommendations. In cases where the Proxy Voting Service does not generate a
recommendation for a proxy vote, the Proxy Voting Service will vote proxies in proportion to
the votes of the other holders of the security for which the proxy vote is requested.
When investing in DAP, clients have the option to delegate proxy voting authority to CGMI’s
designee, or the Overlay Manager, as applicable, and to instruct them to follow the
recommendations of the Proxy Voting Service. If a client elects this option, CGMI’s designee,
or the Overlay Manager, as applicable, will vote proxies related to all securities held in the
managed account in accordance with the Proxy Voting Service’s recommendations. In cases
where the Proxy Voting Service does not generate a recommendation for a proxy vote, the
Proxy Voting Service or the Overlay Manager, as applicable, will vote proxies in proportion to
the votes of the other holders of the security for which the proxy vote is requested.
In providing the services, the investment manager, CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager,
as applicable, will vote proxies in accordance with applicable fiduciary obligations as set forth
in its proxy voting policies and procedures. These proxy voting policies and procedures (i)
contain general guidelines that the party must follow to ensure that it votes proxies in a
manner consistent with the best interests of clients and (ii) are designed to ensure that
material conflicts of interest are avoided and/or resolved in a manner that is consistent with
fiduciary obligations. A client may obtain copies of applicable proxy voting policies and
procedures from its CGMI financial adviser. A client also can obtain information regarding how
CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager, as applicable, voted a specific proxy on behalf of a
client’s account by submitting a written request to its CGMI financial adviser.
If a client no longer wishes to delegate proxy voting authority to the investment manager,
CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager, the client can cancel the proxy waiver election by
contacting the client’s CGMI financial adviser, in which case, the investment manager, CGMI’s
designee or the Overlay Manager, as applicable, will cease voting proxies for any securities in
the client’s account, including securities over which CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager
has investment discretion, and all such proxies will be delivered directly to the client for
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consideration. If a client no longer wishes to delegate proxy voting authority to the investment
manager, CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager with respect to non-discretionary assets in
an account, but would like the investment manager, CGMI’s designee or the Overlay Manager
to continue voting proxies for discretionary assets in an account, the client should contact the
CGMI financial adviser and arrange to transfer the non-discretionary assets to another non-
discretionary account.
Clients participating in Citi Advisor (unless part of Discretionary Bespoke) and AP Core do not
have the option to delegate proxy voting authority to CGMI.
Item 7. Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
In connection with various Programs described herein, CGMI or an affiliate will provide a
client’s information to the investment manager selected to manage the account. Clients can
update or change information at any time by contacting the client’s CGMI financial adviser. Any
changed information will be transmitted promptly to the investment manager selected to
manage the client’s account.
For CES, if a client elects to retain an investment manager that is no longer approved for the
Program, the client will not be asked by CGMI to fill out a client information form.
Item 8. Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
There are no restrictions on a client’s ability to contact and consult with its investment
managers. However, as a general matter, clients are encouraged to contact their CGMI
financial advisers to facilitate any discussions with the portfolio managers.
Item 9. Additional Information
A.1 Disciplinary Information
Below are summaries of certain legal and disciplinary events that may be material to clients
and prospective clients. Additional information about legal and disciplinary events is available
in Item 11 of our Form ADV, Part 1A, available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
SEC Claims Related to ASTA/MAT and Falcon Funds
On August 17, 2015, the SEC announced that Citigroup Alternative Investments LLC (“CAI”)
and CGMI (collectively with CAI, the “Respondents”) agreed to a settlement of allegations that,
in connection with the offer and sale of securities in two now-defunct hedge funds, (1) the
Respondents willfully violated Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933
(“Securities Act”), (2) CGMI willfully violated Section 206(2) of the Investment Advisers Act of
1940 (“Advisers Act”), and (3) CAI willfully violated Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act and
Rules 206(4)-7 and 206(4)-8 promulgated thereunder (the “Order”). The SEC alleged that the
Respondents violated the law in misrepresenting the hedge funds’ risks and performance.
Without admitting or denying the findings contained in the Order, with the exception of the
Commission’s jurisdiction over them and the subject matter of the proceedings, the
Respondents agreed to the following sanctions: (a) Respondents to cease and desist from
committing or causing any violations and any future violations of Sections 17(a)(2) and
17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, (b) CGMI to cease and desist from committing or causing any
violations and any future violations of Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act, (c) CAI to cease and
desist from committing or causing any violations and any future violations of Section 206(4) of
the Advisers Act and Rules 206(4)-7 and 206(4)-8 promulgated thereunder, (d) Respondents
to be censured, and (e) Respondents to pay disgorgement of $139,950,239 and prejudgment
interest of $39,612,089.
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SEC Claims Related to Surveillance of Principal Trading
On August 19, 2015, the SEC and CGMI entered into a settlement in which the SEC found, and
CGMI neither admitted nor denied, that CGMI was in violation of Section 15(g) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section 206(4) of the Advisers Act and Rule 206(4)-7
thereunder, in connection with CGMI’s surveillance of principal trading against certain
restricted trading lists and principal trading by an affiliated market maker Automated Trading
Desk Financial Services LLC (“ATD”) in managed accounts. The SEC found that CGMI failed to
adopt and comply with adequate related policies and procedures.
Pursuant to the settlement, CGMI agreed to (1) cease and desist from certain conduct, (2) a
censure, (3) pay a civil penalty of $15 million and (4) comply with certain undertakings,
including to continue to retain a consultant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of CGMI’s
trade surveillance program and order handling in relation to transactions for which CGMI acts
as an investment adviser. In determining to accept the settlement offer, the SEC considered
the cooperation of, and certain remedial measures undertaken by CGMI, including (a)
voluntarily retaining a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of CGMI’s trade
surveillance practices and to recommend improvements regarding CGMI’s policies and
procedures and (b) voluntarily paying $2.5 million – representing ATD’s total profits from the
principal transactions – to the affected advisory client accounts.
SEC Claims Related to CitiFX Alpha Sold to MSSB Clients
On January 24, 2017, CGMI entered into a settlement with the SEC related to a foreign
exchange trading program known as “CitiFX Alpha,” which was sold to certain brokerage
customers and advisory clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”) during 2010 and
2011. At the time, CGMI held a 49% ownership interest in MSSB. The SEC alleged that CGMI
omitted material information from investor presentations, including failure to disclose that a
substantially higher leverage could be used than was disclosed and that mark-ups on trades
would be charged, that caused the investors to suffer significant losses. Without admitting or
denying the findings, CGMI agreed to cease and desist from violating Section 17(a)(2) of the
Securities Act and pay disgorgement of $624,458.27, prejudgment interest of $89,277.34, and
a civil money penalty of $2,250,000.00.
TRAK Fund Solution Settlements
CGMI settled two matters relating to overcharges in certain advisory client accounts. The
overcharges related primarily to the TRAK Fund Solution program, which CGMI offered
between 1991 and 2011.
On January 26, 2017, the SEC issued an Order finding that CGMI violated various provisions of
the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 by overcharging or causing to be overcharged
approximately 60,000 advisory client accounts in the amount of $18 million and by failing to
keep proper books and records with respect to maintenance of client contracts. Those
overcharges had, at the time of the Order, been reimbursed with interest, to the extent they
could be identified. Pursuant to the Order, CGMI agreed to pay disgorgement and pre-
judgment interest in the amount of $4,000,000, pay a civil money penalty in the amount of
$14,300,000 and undertake certain reporting obligations to the SEC and remedial actions to
the extent not already implemented. Copies of the Order can be obtained at
www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2017/34-79882.pdf or from your CGMI representative.
On January 12, 2017, the New York Attorney General’s Office (“NYAG”) and CGMI entered into
a settlement in which the NYAG found that CGMI had violated the Martin Act and Executive
Law § 63(12) by overcharging certain advisory client accounts. CGMI agreed to pay a
monetary penalty in the amount of $1,000,000 and undertake certain reporting obligations to
the NYAG.
FINRA Claims Related to Research Ratings
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On December 28, 2017, CGMI entered into a settlement with FINRA. As part of that
settlement, FINRA alleged that for a period of time, CGMI displayed (both internally and
externally) inaccurate research ratings for certain equity securities. FINRA alleged that this
inaccuracy, which resulted from errors in the electronic feed of ratings data that the firm
provided to its clearing firm, caused CGMI to display the wrong rating for some covered
securities (e.g., “buy” instead of “sell”), display ratings for other securities that CGMI was not
actively covering at the time, and not display ratings for securities that CGMI, in fact, rated.
FINRA also alleged that CGMI failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system and written
supervisory procedures designed to ensure the accurate and complete dissemination of
research ratings. Without admitting or denying the allegations, CGMI consented to a censure, a
fine of $5.5 million, and an undertaking to pay compensation of at least $6 million to
customers who were solicited to purchase or sell securities affected by the ratings display
issues.
A.2 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Registrations
CGMI is registered as an investment adviser, broker-dealer and security-based swap dealer
with the SEC and is registered as a futures commission merchant and a swap dealer with the
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). Affiliates of CGMI are registered as
investment advisers and broker-dealers and security-based swap dealers with the SEC, as well
as with the CFTC as commodity pool operators and/or commodity trading advisers. CGMI is a
member of all principal securities and commodities exchanges in the United States and the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). In addition, CGMI holds memberships or
associate memberships on several principal foreign securities and commodities exchanges.
Material Relationships or Arrangements With Certain Related Persons.
CGMI acts as a broker (i.e., agent) and as a dealer (i.e., principal) for corporate, institutional,
governmental and private clients in the purchase and sale of a wide variety of securities and
other investment products, including equity and debt securities traded on exchanges or in the
over-the-counter market, mutual funds, money market instruments, government securities,
high-yield bonds, municipal securities, financial futures contracts, and options. CGMI and its
affiliates also act in a partnership capacity in a number of limited partnerships in which its
clients may invest. As a futures commission merchant and swap dealer, CGMI also provides
advice on commodities and commodity related products and deals in swaps and other
derivative instruments. Below is a description of such relationships and some of the conflicts of
interest that arise from them. CGMI has adopted policies and procedures reasonably designed
to appropriately prevent, limit or mitigate conflicts of interest that may arise between CGMI
and its affiliates. See also “Item 9.B.1- Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions, and Personal Trading” for additional information on conflicts of interest and
related policies and procedures of CGMI.
CGMI provides a wide range of research services to its clients, including reports, analyses,
charts, and graphs relating to various facets of the investment spectrum in equity and fixed
income products. Research services generally are provided to clients on the assumption that
the services will generate commission or other business for CGMI. However, certain research
services are provided for a fixed fee and/or, in the case of firms that re-sell such services, in
exchange for royalties. Such so-called “hard-dollar” fees generally are negotiable.
Through its divisions, CGMI offers a wide variety of investment advisory services and
investment advisory programs. CGMI’s investment advisory services are available to
individuals, multi-family offices, corporations, trusts, endowments, foundations, charitable
organizations, pension and profit sharing plans, other businesses, and governmental entities.
The investment adviser affiliates of CGMI include, among others: Citi Global Alternatives, LLC;
Citibank (Switzerland) A.G.; Citibank Canada Investment Funds Limited; Citigroup Alternative
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Investments LLC; Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited, Cititrust (Bahamas) Ltd.; Cititrust
(Cayman) Ltd.; Cititrust (Jersey) Ltd.; Citigroup First Investment Management Limited; and
Citibank Europe PLC. Additional information about CGMI’s affiliates is disclosed in response to
Item 7.A of CGMI’s Form ADV, Part 1A, available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Citigroup Life Agency LLC (“CLA”) is an affiliate of CGMI, through which CGMI representatives
can function as insurance representatives to sell various insurance products. In California, CLA
does business as Citigroup Life Insurance Agency, LLC (License Number 0G56746).
CGMI and its affiliates provide a variety of services for various clients, including issuers of
securities that CGMI recommends for purchase or sale by clients. CGMI performs a wide range
of investment banking and other services for various clients, and CGMI client holdings will
include the securities of issuers for whom CGMI performs investment banking and other
services. For example, CGMI client holdings include ETFs where CGMI or its affiliates provide
services as administrator, trustee and custodian. CGMI client holdings also include securities in
which CGMI makes a market or in which CGMI, its officers or employees have positions. CGMI
and its affiliates receive compensation and fees in connection with the provision of the
foregoing services. As part of an overall internal compliance program, CGMI has adopted
policies and procedures imposing certain conditions and restrictions on transactions for CGMI’s
own account or the accounts of its employees. Such policies and procedures are designed to
prevent, among other things, any improper or abusive conduct when conflicts of interest exist
for a customer or client.
In addition, Citibank, an affiliate of CGMI, serves as an investment manager and custodian for
certain Programs described in this brochure. Please see “Item 4.A.4–Types of Advisory
Services Offered” for more information on CIM managed strategies available in MACS,
Fiduciary Services Program and the Advisory Portfolios Program. In serving as a custodian,
Citibank utilizes certain back office services of its affiliates. Citibank is a “qualified custodian”
within the meaning of Rule 206(4)-2 under the Advisers Act, also known as the “Custody
Rule.” Please see “Item 4.A.3–Clearing and Custody Services” for more information on
custody.
Lending Against Advisory Accounts
The Citibank Lending Program. CPB, WaW and CPII clients who have an advisory account with
CGMI may, at their election, borrow funds from Citibank or its affiliates. Such loans may be
purpose or non-purpose loans. Purpose loans may be used to purchase, trade or carry
securities. A “purpose credit” line to purchase securities in an advisory account may be used as
a more aggressive, higher cost and higher risk approach to pursuing a client’s investment
objectives. Non-purpose loans or a non-purpose credit line may not be used to purchase,
trade or carry securities and may be used for other liquidity needs such as personal expenses,
real estate transactions, or other needs. This commercial lending relationship with a client may
from time to time include, but not be limited to, a loan, line of credit, or borrowing in
connection with off-exchange market (commonly referred to as over-the counter or OTC)
derivatives trading, via the execution of an ISDA Master Agreement and related Credit Support
Annex or other security agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, to secure the repayment of
the loan and payment of any such lending, including interest due on the lending, Citibank or its
affiliates will treat assets in the advisory account as collateral to support the loan (the “Lending
Program”).
CPB and WaW clients may use borrowed funds as they see fit, including to fund investments in
their advisory accounts (depending on whether the loans are purpose or non-purpose loans).
CPB, WaW and CPII clients are responsible to repay all funds they borrow from Citibank or its
affiliates. If there is a debit in a client’s account after a margin call or the sale of assets, the
client is responsible to cover the shortfall.
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Risks of Participating in the Lending Program for Purpose Credit and Conflicts of Interest.
Participation in the Lending Program carries significant risks and presents conflicts of interest
for CGMI and Citibank. The decision to use leverage in a client account (purpose credit) rests
with the client and should be made only if the client understands the risks of margin
borrowing, the impact of the use of borrowed funds on an account, and how the use of margin
can affect the client’s ability to achieve the client’s investment objectives.
• Borrowing to Invest Increases Risk of Loss. Positive or negative performance of a
leveraged account, net of interest charges and other account fees, will be enhanced by
virtue of using borrowed money. Gains or losses in a leveraged account relative to the
net value of the account will be greater than would be the case with an unleveraged
account. As a result, borrowing money to invest creates a greater degree of risk of loss
than investments in an unleveraged account.
• Returns May Be Insufficient to Cover the Cost of Borrowing. Participation in the Lending
Program will result in losses to the client if the client invests the proceeds in the
advisory account and the revenue or returns from the advisory account are not
sufficient to cover the interest Citibank charges on the amount the client borrowed.
• Suitable Investments for Borrowed Funds Generally May Be Riskier. CGMI has an
incentive to select investments to secure sufficient revenue or returns to cover interest
payments on Citibank’s loans. This incentive may cause CGMI to recommend
investments for a leveraged account with a greater potential for higher returns, and a
corresponding higher potential for volatility and risk of loss, than would be the case in
an unleveraged account. Further, in order to preserve sufficient collateral value to
support the loan and avoid a margin call, depending upon the client’s leverage, CGMI
Financial Advisers may be inclined to invest a leveraged account in more conservative
investments, which may result in lower investment performance than more aggressive
investments (depending on market conditions).
• Performance Reports or Account Statements Will Not Show the Effect of Leverage.
Reports or account statements showing investment performance of any advisory
account will not reflect the cost or effect of leverage on the performance of any
investment funded with borrowed money from Citibank or from any third party. The use
of leverage to conduct investment activity increases client’s exposure to risk. Using
leverage increases volatility and therefore small movements in notional value may
materially impair the value of the investment. Further, the cost of leverage will reduce
income and gains on investments funded with loan proceeds.
Conflicts of Interest – Purpose and Non-Purpose Loans: CGMI and its personnel have a
financial incentive to recommend participation in the Lending Program. Participation in the
(purpose or non-purpose) Lending Program benefits CGMI and/or its employees. Since
CGMI receives advisory fees based on the level of assets in an account, CGMI receives
higher fees from clients that increase the size of their accounts through participation in the
Lending Program (purpose credit). CGMI and its employees also have an incentive to
recommend that a client borrow against advisory assets instead of selling assets to raise
cash for purposes other than investment (non-purpose credit), because the loan allows
retention of assets on which advisory fees are paid. Citibank also collects interest from
clients who participate in the Lending Program. Since participation in the Lending Program
will result in interest payments to an affiliate and/or increased (or retained) advisory fees
to CGMI, CGMI and/or its employees have a financial incentive to recommend that advisory
clients participate in the Lending Program.
• CGMI Will Puts Its Affiliate’s Interest as a Creditor First. As a client’s investment
adviser, CGMI is required to put a client’s interests ahead of the interests of CGMI and
its employees. If a client participates in the Lending Program, however, Citibank will
have a proprietary interest in the client’s advisory account assets as a result of the
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pledging of the assets for the loan and interest due, and will be the client’s creditor. As
an affiliate of the client’s creditor, CGMI’s duty to act in the client’s best interest will
conflict with CGMI’s incentive to act in the best interest of Citibank, its affiliate. Any
determination by CGMI to act on behalf of Citibank’s interests may be adverse to the
client’s interests.
• Clients May Be Required to Deposit Additional Amounts in Client Accounts to Cover
Losses. If the assets in a client’s advisory account lose value, the value of the collateral
supporting the client’s loan and interest payments also decreases. If this happens,
Citibank will ask the client to meet collateral obligations (a “margin call”). To maintain
adequate collateral, the client may need to deposit additional assets into the advisory
account. If the client is unable or unwilling to deposit additional amounts, Citibank may
sell or assign assets in the client’s advisory account to repay the loan.
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The Margin Call Process May Inflict Substantial Harm to the Client’s Account. During the
margin call process, CGMI and/or Citibank will act in its/their sole discretion to protect
its/their interests and may act in a manner that is not in the client’s best interests.
CGMI and/or Citibank may sell assets in the client’s account without notifying the client,
and the client’s consent is not required for CGMI and/or Citibank to sell assets. CGMI
and/or Citibank may decide, in its/their sole discretion, which assets to sell and the
timing and venue of the sales. In these circumstances, securities often are sold into a
market that is declining, so the prices obtained for the securities may be less than
favorable and losses will be realized.
• CGMI Will Not Act as Investment Adviser to the Client With Respect to the Liquidation of
Securities Held in an Account to Meet a Margin Call. As a result of margin sales, clients
may be left with an account that has more concentrated positions, including in illiquid
securities, than would be the case if CGMI were managing the sales of securities to
protect the interests of the client rather than Citibank’s interests as lender. The
resulting account investments may not be suitable for the client or otherwise meet the
requirements for participation in the Program, and the account may be terminated from
the Program as a result. Citibank may, at any time and without notice, increase margin
requirements for the Lending Program or change terms of the Lending Program.
Clients will receive a separate margin disclosure document, which they should read carefully
and retain for future reference.
Non-Purpose Loans through Clearing Firm. CPWM clients are eligible to obtain loans on a non-
purpose basis, from Clearing Firm, secured by the pledge of eligible cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities held in the client’s account (such loans referred to as “Non-Purpose
Loans”). A Non-Purpose Loan may be used for any purpose except to purchase securities or to
refinance a loan that was used to purchase securities. Securities serving as Non-Purpose Loan
collateral can only be sold or transferred from a client’s CGMI account in accordance with the
terms of the client’s loan documents. These Non-Purpose Loans are separate relationships
from an investment advisory relationship. CGMI earns fees and other income for services
provided in connection with the Non-Purpose Loans, which are in addition to the asset-based
fee that CGMI earns through the Program for managing the collateral securing the Non-
Purpose Loans.
Clients that obtain Non-Purpose Loans are charged an interest rate on the amount of money
borrowed. The interest rate for clients and how the charge is calculated are described in the
applicable loan documents and disclosures. The interest rate charged to CGMI by Pershing is
based on the prevailing Overnight Bank Funding Rate plus 1.04%. CGMI causes Clearing Firm
to mark up the interest rate charged to clients for Non-Purpose Loans and receives a portion of
the interest charged on Non-Purpose Loans, as compensation for servicing such loans. This
mark-up historically has varied but has been up to 3.75% of the total interest rate
charged(this is not a cap, however). Interest paid on these loans is thus shared by Pershing
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and CGMI. Note that registered representatives receive a portion of, or credit for, interest paid
on such loan. CGMI seeks to ensure that the total interest rate charged to clients for Non-
Purpose Loans, including payment to both Pershing and CGMI, is competitive with margin loan
rates charged in the market.
This additional income earned by CGMI and its registered representatives through Non-Purpose
Loans represents a conflict of interest and creates a financial incentive to encourage brokerage
customers to borrow against assets in Program accounts. CGMI and its registered
representatives benefit if a client draws down on their loan to meet liquidity needs rather than
sell securities or other investments in their Program accounts, which would reduce the CGMI
Financial Adviser’s advisory fee. A draw down would preserve the CGMI Financial Adviser’s
advisory fee revenue and may generate additional loan-related compensation for the CGMI
Financial Adviser. It also incentivizes CGMI to continue to use Pershing as the clearing firm for
the Programs. Before taking out a Non-Purpose Loan, the client should consider (i) the
alternative of liquidating part of the account and (ii) the possibility that the investment return
earned on the collateral can be lower than the interest paid on the Non-Purpose Loan
(especially, if the collateral is a low-producing asset class). The client should be aware that
CGMI or Clearing Firm, acting as client’s creditor, will have the authority to liquidate all or part
of the account at any time to repay any portion of the Non-Purpose Loan, even if the timing of
the liquidation will be disadvantageous to the client. CGMI, through Clearing Firm, does not
provide margin loans for managed accounts that may increase performance (with the resulting
increased risk of loss) of a client’s Program account. Additionally, CGMI will have an interest in
preserving the value of the collateral, which will present a conflict of interest in connection with
its management of the account. More detailed information about Non-Purpose Loans is
provided to clients in the Regulation BI Disclosure Statement and Related Information for
Retirement Accounts and is available at https://www.citi.com/investorinfo/.
Unaffiliated Lenders. CGMI clients also may obtain loans secured by the assets in their
Program accounts from unaffiliated lenders. The terms and conditions of such loans are
determined by the unaffiliated lender and could be more favorable than those offered by CGMI
or Pershing. To be used as collateral, assets held in a CGMI Program account must be subject
to a control agreement among CGMI, the Clearing Firm, the borrower and the lender. The
control agreement restricts the movement of the collateral. The collateral will remain restricted
until the borrower and the lender instruct otherwise. You should be aware that CGMI and the
Clearing Firm, acting on instructions provided by the lender, will have the authority to liquidate
all or part of the account at any time to repay any portion of the loan, even if the timing of the
liquidation will be disadvantageous to you. CGMI does not charge fees for its services under
such a control agreement.
Acting as Adviser to Funds
CGMI affiliates act as an administrator for a wide range of open-end and closed-end
investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
CGMI affiliates serve as an administrator, trustee and custodian to ETFs and mutual funds.
CGMI affiliates also serve as investment advisers to a number of investment funds domiciled
and sold outside the United States. In addition, CGMI affiliates act as investment adviser to
unregistered investment funds (including hedge “funds of funds”).
B.1. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions, and Personal
Trading
Employee Personal Trading and Fiduciary Code of Ethics
Employees and certain other persons who perform services that support the investment
advisory business of CGMI are bound by the Personal Trading and Investment Policy (“PTIP
Policy”) and the Fiduciary Code of Ethics (“Code of Ethics”). The Code of Ethics is designed to
comply with applicable regulatory requirements including Rule 204A-1.
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Both the PTIP Policy and the Code of Ethics govern the trading of employees who support the
investment advisory business of CGMI and the family members’ or related persons’ accounts
over which the employee has investment discretion.
Certain representatives within CGMI are considered covered persons under the PTIP Policy. The
PTIP Policy governs the manner in which covered persons’ trading account information is made
available to the firm’s compliance department and defines instances where pre-clearance or
supervisory pre-approval may be appropriate. Covered persons are subject to a number of
restrictions including: 1) prohibition on conduct of personal trades in securities for which they
are in possession of material, non-public information; 2) prohibition on securities noted on the
firm’s restricted list; and 3) prohibition on trading in securities where new and material
research has been published. Other restrictions exist with respect to “new issue”/public
offerings and trading of Citigroup shares.
Covered persons are further prohibited from engaging in market timing strategies with respect
to mutual fund transactions in covered accounts.
Certain supervisory staff are responsible for reviewing all personal trading activity of their
covered employees for indications of improper trading activity and insider trading.
When CGMI personnel purchase or sell certain securities for their own accounts on the same
day that transactions in these securities are effected for client accounts, the price paid or
realized by advisory personnel generally may not be more advantageous than the price at
which the client transactions are effected. Managed accounts in which CGMI personnel have an
interest may be aggregated with orders for other accounts so long as their accounts are
treated in the same manner as other accounts.
The Code of Ethics describes the standards of business conduct for CGMI’s investment advisory
business, including the fiduciary obligations owed to clients and the obligation to comply with
applicable laws. The Code of Ethics incorporates and is supplemented by other Citi policies and
procedures, including policies and procedures designed to protect the flow of material non-
public information and the confidentiality of client information and those imposing personal
trading and investment restrictions, maintenance of personal securities trading accounts at
CGMI, and reporting of personal securities holdings and transactions. The purposes of the Code
of Ethics and the related policies and procedures include minimizing conflicts of interest
between employees and investment advisory clients and assuring compliance with applicable
laws and regulations. Each person covered under the Code of Ethics receives a copy of the
Code of Ethics upon being designated as a covered person and annually thereafter. They must
sign an attestation that indicates that they have read and understand such Code of Ethics. In
conjunction with this attestation, all covered persons are required to report any violation or
potential violation of which they might become aware.
A copy of CGMI’s Code of Ethics will be provided to any client or prospective client who mails a
written request to:
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
153 East 53rd Street, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Attention: Dana L. Platt, Chief Compliance Officer, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Investment
Adviser
Participation and Interest in Client Transactions
CGMI or an affiliate could recommend securities in which CGMI or such affiliate directly or
indirectly has a financial interest, and CGMI or an affiliate can also buy and sell securities that
are recommended to clients for purchase and sale. Thus, a client can hold securities in which
CGMI or an affiliate makes a market or in which CGMI or an affiliate, or officers or employees
of CGMI or such affiliate also have positions. CGMI also provides advice and takes action in
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performing its duties to certain Program clients which differs from advice given, or the timing
and nature of action taken, for other clients’ accounts. Moreover, CGMI and its affiliates advise
or take action for themselves differently than for CGMI clients. In addition, CGMI and its
affiliates and employees, including CGMI financial advisers, invest with the investment
managers that participate in the Programs.
From time to time, CGMI imposes restrictions to address the potential for self-dealing by CGMI
and conflicts of interest that arise in connection with CGMI’s broker-dealer and investment
banking businesses. CGMI has adopted various procedures to guard against insider trading
that include an “Information Barrier” procedure, pursuant to which information known within
one area of CGMI (e.g., investment banking) is not permitted to be distributed to other areas
(e.g., investment advisory), and use of a restricted list and various other monitoring lists.
These investment banking or other activities will from time to time compel CGMI or its
affiliates to forgo trading in the securities of companies with which these relationships exist.
This has the potential to adversely impact the investment performance of a client’s account.
Principal Transactions
CGMI generally does not act as principal in executing trades in connection with the Programs
(except for CES as described below), even if the terms and conditions of the Programs permit
CGMI to act as principal under certain circumstances. If CGMI receives trade orders for
securities traded in the dealer markets, it normally executes those orders as agent through a
dealer unaffiliated with CGMI. Although CGMI receives no commissions or other compensation
in connection with such trades, dealers executing such trades may include a commission,
markup (on securities it sells) markdown (on securities it buys) or a spread (the difference
between the price it will buy or “bid” for the security and the price at which it will sell or “ask”
for the security) in the net price at which the trades are executed, and the client will bear any
such transaction costs. Clients should be aware that in some cases it will be disadvantageous
not to trade on a principal basis with CGMI to the extent that CGMI otherwise would provide a
price more favorable than the price available from an unaffiliated dealer or have inventory for
sale not available through an unaffiliated dealer.
In CES, CGMI may execute trades as principal in orders received from unaffiliated investment
managers that manage accounts through CES. This will result in CGMI realizing customary
dealer profits or losses on the trades. Any profits or losses CGMI realizes on principal trades
are separate from and additional to the asset-based fees that CGMI earns as the sponsor of
CES. As a result, CGMI has an incentive to recommend investment managers who tend to
execute trades through CGMI. CGMI addresses this conflict by providing appropriate disclosure
to clients. Investment managers in CES also may direct principal trades to dealers unaffiliated
with CGMI. In these circumstances, the dealer to which the trade is directed will realize a profit
or loss on each trade and may also charge a mark-up or mark-down.
Agency Cross Transactions
Agency cross transactions (i.e., transactions in which CGMI or an affiliate acts as broker for the
parties on both sides of the transaction) may be effected for client accounts to the extent
permitted by law. CGMI may receive compensation from parties on both sides of such
transactions (the amount of which vary) and in that case, CGMI will have a conflicting division
of loyalties and responsibilities. Any compensation CGMI receives in connection with agency
cross transactions will be in addition to the asset-based fee that the clients pays CGMI for its
participation in a Program. In the Program Agreements, clients generally consent to and
authorize CGMI to engage in agency cross transactions for the client’s account, except where
prohibited by law. Client consent to agency cross transactions may be revoked at any time by
written notice to CGMI.
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B.2. Review of Accounts
Accounts are generally monitored on an on-going basis by the investment manager or CGMI
(including by financial advisers subject to supervision, either by the branch or a supervisory
principal), the FOG, review committees and other units which vary depending upon the
Program. The investment manager’s review of discretionary accounts includes a review of each
purchase or sale, as well as monthly position reports. Ongoing supervisory reviews of accounts
typically include reviewing Program accounts representing certain risk levels or accounts with
little or no trading activity.
Certain accounts may also be reviewed by appropriate personnel on other than an ongoing or
periodic basis. Among the factors that might trigger such a review are changes in market
conditions, securities positions and/or the client’s investment objective or risk tolerance; a
request by the client for a meeting or the occurrence of such meeting; client complaints;
concerns expressed by an adviser’s manager(s) or Compliance; and/or the application of CGMI
internal policies.
Clients whose assets are held in custody with Clearing Firm also periodically receive a written
Performance Review if requested by the client, which is a statistical review and analysis of the
account. Clients whose assets are not held in custody with Clearing Firm also may obtain a
Performance Review, if requested by the client.
B.3. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CGMI, its Affiliates and its Employees Receive Additional Compensation from the
Investment Managers They Recommend
We receive marketing and training support payments, conference subsidies, and other types
of financial and non-financial compensation and incentives from certain mutual fund
companies, insurance and annuity companies and other investment product sponsors,
distributors, investment advisers, broker-dealers and other vendors to support the sale of
their products and services to our clients. These third parties pay vendors directly for these
services on our behalf. These payments sometimes include reimbursement for our
participation in sales meetings, seminars and conferences held in the normal course of
business. These payments also include reimbursements for costs and expenses incurred by us
in sponsoring conferences, meetings and similar activities. We receive these payments in
connection with our overall relationship with the relevant third party, and the payments are
not dependent on or related to the amount of assets invested in any individual account. The
providers independently decide what they will spend on these types of activities and do not
share this information with us, subject to regulatory guidelines and our policies. The amount
of any expense reimbursement or payment to us is dependent on which activities we
participate in or sponsor, the amount of that participation, prior sales and asset levels and
other factors, and is determined by the provider.
We coordinate with certain product sponsors in developing marketing, training and educational
plans and programs, and this coordination might be greater with some sponsors than others,
depending on relative size, quality and breadth of product offerings, client interest and other
relevant factors. Representatives of approved sponsors—whether sponsors remit these
payments or not—are typically provided access to our branch offices and financial advisers for
educational, marketing and other promotional efforts subject to the discretion of our
managers. Although all approved sponsors are provided with such access, some sponsors
devote more staff or resources to these activities and therefore have enhanced opportunities
to promote their products to financial advisers. These enhanced opportunities could, in turn,
lead financial advisers to focus on those products when recommending investments to clients
over products from sponsors that do not commit similar resources to educational, marketing
and other promotional efforts.
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CGMI and its affiliates have trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, fund administrator,
trustee, custody, and other business relationships with many investment managers. In some
cases, CGMI has more than one business relationship with an investment manager. In
addition, some CGMI financial advisers receive financial benefits from investment managers in
the form of compensation for trade executions for the accounts of investment managers or
their clients, or through their referrals of brokerage or investment advisory accounts to CGMI
financial advisers.
In determining an investment manager’s eligibility for the Programs, CGMI does not consider
the extent to which an investment manager directs or is expected to direct trades to CGMI for
execution, including whether such investment manager is a prime brokerage client of CGMI or
its affiliates. Absent a client’s direction to the contrary, each investment manager has
discretion to direct trades to the broker-dealers of its choosing; however, in doing so, an
investment manager is obligated at all times to seek best execution.
CGMI and Citibank have entered into agreements under which CGMI shares revenue with
Citibank for referring clients to CGMI, among other services. Under CGMI’s agreements with
Citibank, the revenue that CGMI shares with Citibank is based on the revenue that CGMI earns
from providing products or services to referred clients. Citibank also compensates certain of its
representatives based on business such representatives refer to CGMI. Similarly, CGMI
financial advisers refer clients to affiliates, including Citibank, for financial products and
services that they provide. These arrangements present conflicts of interest because CGMI,
Citibank, and their respective representatives, have a financial incentive to refer clients for
product and services that provide CGMI, Citibank and their affiliates additional compensation.
Gifts, Gratuities and Nonmonetary Compensation
From time to time, certain third parties (such as investment product distributors and
providers, mutual fund companies, investment advisers, insurance and annuity companies,
broker-dealers, wholesalers, etc.) provide financial advisers or CGMI or its affiliates with
non-monetary gifts and gratuities, such as promotional items (e.g., coffee mugs, calendars
or gift baskets), meals, invitations to events, and access to certain industry-related
conferences or other events. CGMI has implemented policies and procedures intended to
ensure that we avoid actual or perceived conflicts when giving or receiving gifts and
entertainment from relevant parties by limiting the maximum value that any individual is
permitted to receive in any calendar year. Gifts and entertainment must be appropriate,
customary and reasonable and clearly not meant to influence CGMI business or serve as a
“quid pro quo” for it to be accepted.
Compensation from Funds
CGMI seeks to use the lowest cost available share class of mutual funds used in its advisory
Programs. However, outside the Programs, certain mutual funds available through the
Programs offer share classes used outside the Programs that provide, and such mutual funds’
affiliates provide, compensation to CGMI or its affiliates in the form of 12b-1 or distribution
fees, administrative fees, transfer agency fees, revenue sharing compensation, record keeping
fees, shareholder servicing fees or any other fund related fees.
Except as described below regarding money market mutual funds, in each of these Programs,
CGMI or its affiliates will not seek or retain any compensation from participating mutual funds
and, if received, will credit the client’s account in the amount of any such compensation as
soon as possible. . Any compensation credited to a client’s account, including retirement
accounts, will be treated as additional income and reported as such.
Where Citibank, as the custodian of a client’s mutual fund investments held outside of a
Program, or CGMI, acting as broker, receives shareholder service fees, recordkeeping services
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fees, sub-transfer agency or similar fees from participating mutual funds, Citibank/CGMI will
retain such fees.
Where Clearing Firm, as the custodian of a client’s mutual fund investments, receives
shareholder service fees, recordkeeping services fees, sub-transfer agency or similar fees from
participating mutual funds, Clearing Firm will retain such fees.
Conflicts of Interest Pertaining to Cash Sweep Options
Clients may elect to have cash balances in an account automatically invested or “swept” into
an eligible money market mutual fund (each, a “Sweep Fund”). Clients who elect to have
assets swept into a Sweep Fund authorize CGMI each business day to automatically invest all
cash balances in the account in excess of $0.01 into the designated Sweep Fund. In Programs
where CGMI has discretion, the client authorizes CGMI or the client’s CGMI financial adviser to
select the Sweep Fund for the account in the event that the client itself has not selected a
Sweep Fund. Clients who elect affirmatively not to use any of the available cash sweep options
can be credited interest on cash by Clearing Firm at a rate determined by Clearing Firm. To the
extent that Clearing Firm chooses to pay interest by setting this rate above zero, which it may
do at any time, CGMI will earn a share (which can be up to 100%) of the revenue generated
by client deposits, which could result in clients earning no interest.
CGMI receives compensation from Sweep Funds and Citibank’s Bank Deposit Program (“BDP”)
in connection with Program accounts in limited circumstances and for brief periods of time,
relating to account conversions. When a client converts an existing CGMI brokerage account to
a Program account, CGMI, its affiliates, or Clearing Firm, as applicable, will continue to collect
compensation generated by the account’s existing cash sweep option until the account
conversion process is completed.
BDP is no longer offered as a cash sweep option to clients. However, clients who participate
temporarily in BDP (in the circumstances described above) authorize CGMI each business day
to automatically invest all cash balances in the account in excess of $0.01 into a deposit
account at one or more FDIC insured depository institutions, including Citibank (“Program
Banks”). Each Program Bank pays an interest rate equal to a percentage of the average daily
deposit balance in your deposit account at the Program Bank. The interest rate is variable and
will be higher or lower based upon prevailing economic and market conditions. The interest
revenue is paid to Clearing Firm and IntraFi Network LLC, the firm responsible for
administering the BDP program (“IntraFi”), by the Program Banks, and shared with CGMI after
the deduction of service fees that compensate IntraFi and Clearing Firm for administering BDP
and making the BDP program available to CGMI. The amount of fees and proceeds retained by
IntraFi, Clearing Firm and CGMI will affect the interest rate available to clients on balances
held in the BDP program and can result in no interest being paid to client accounts.
CGMI determines the interest rate to be paid to clients. Interest paid to client deposit accounts
by the Program Banks is tiered (“Interest Rate Tiers”) based on the value of eligible assets in
your CGMI accounts. Generally, the deposit account balances of clients in higher Interest Rate
Tiers receive higher interest than clients in lower Interest Rate Tiers. The amount of interest
rate proceeds received by CGMI can exceed the amount paid to clients as interest on client
deposit accounts held at that Program Bank. Citigroup, CGMI, Clearing Firm and their affiliates
are not responsible for any insured or uninsured portion of the client’s deposits at any of the
Program Banks. More detailed information about the BDP is provided to clients in the Bank
Deposit Program Disclosure Statement and is available at https://www.citi.com/investorinfo.
For Sweep Funds, prior to conversion, CGMI receives revenue sharing payments from Clearing
Firm for distribution assistance at an annual rate of up to 0.72% of assets invested in a fund
family. The amount of compensation payable by Sweep Funds and their affiliates changes from
time to time. For BDP, in addition to the compensation described above, Citibank has the
opportunity to earn income on BDP assets through lending activity, and that income usually is
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significantly greater than the asset-based fees earned by CGMI on cash balances invested in
Sweep Funds.
The additional revenue received by CGMI from Sweep Funds and BDP during the account
conversion process provides a financial benefit to CGMI and creates an incentive to continue to
use Pershing as the clearing firm for the Programs. CGMI mitigates this conflict by only
allowing Sweep Funds in Program accounts (following conversion) that do not pay distribution
assistance.
For Programs in which client assets are held in custody by Clearing Firm, the asset-based fee
charged in connection with a Program will be applied to cash balances in a client’s account,
including assets invested in a Sweep Fund or through BDP. Clients should understand that they
will experience negative performance on the cash portion of their accounts if the applicable
asset-based fee charged in respect of the cash is higher than the return the client receives
from the cash sweep vehicle (i.e., the Sweep Fund or BDP).
At times, investment managers or CGMI will believe that it is in a client’s interest to maintain
assets in cash or cash equivalents (including money market mutual funds), particularly for
defensive purposes in volatile markets. The BDP arrangements and compensation from money
market mutual funds (and their affiliates) described above represent a conflict of interest and
create an incentive for CGMI to recommend or select investment managers or investment
strategies that favor cash balances. Clients consent to this conflict of interest in their Program
Agreements.
CGMI financial advisers do not receive any of the BDP related income or compensation from
money market mutual funds (and their affiliates) described above.
Payments for Order Flow
CGMI has entered into certain arrangements with Clearing Firm to route most retail customer
orders in equity securities, fixed income securities and exchange-traded options to Clearing
Firm. CGMI does not receive payment for order flow for these orders. As discussed above,
however, CGMI receives financial benefits from its relationship with Clearing Firm.
CGMI and Affiliates Maintain Business Relationships with Companies that May Be
Selected or Recommended for Client’s Portfolio
Investment recommendations made through the Programs may be based in large measure on
the fundamental research opinions of CGMI. CGMI does and seeks to do business with
companies covered by its research and, as a result, CGMI has a conflict of interest that could
affect the objectivity of its research reports. If such objectivity is affected, it might impact the
underlying fundamental opinion upon which certain investment recommendations through the
Program are made. In addition, CGMI usually provides bids and offers and may act as principal
market maker in connection with transactions in the same securities that may appear in a
client’s portfolio. Also, CGMI client portfolios may include securities in which CGMI, its officers
or employees have positions. CGMI is a regular issuer of traded financial instruments linked to
securities that may be purchased. CGMI may hold a trading position (long or short) in the
shares of the securities in a client’s portfolio or in the shares of companies subject to its
research. Furthermore, employees and officers of Citigroup and its affiliates have family and
other relationships with individuals or entities that CGMI and its affiliates engage in
transactions with, including relationships with individuals employed by the sponsors of funds
we include on our platform. Such relationships present conflicts of interest for CGMI and its
affiliates. CGMI mitigates these conflicts by requiring materially conflicted individuals to recuse
themselves from the approval of such funds and transactions. As noted above, CGMI uses
several methods to evaluate whether an unaffiliated investment manager or investment
product should participate (or should continue to participate) in the Programs. See “Item 6–
Research in Advisory Programs”.
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CGMI and its affiliates provide a variety of services for various clients, including issuers of
securities that CGMI recommends for purchase or sale by clients. CGMI performs a wide range
of investment banking and other services for various clients, and it is likely that CGMI client
holdings will include the securities of issuers for whom CGMI performs investment banking and
other services. For example, CGMI client holdings include ETFs where CGMI’s affiliate provides
services as administrator, trustee and custodian. CGMI and its affiliates receive compensation
and fees in connection with the provision of the foregoing services. As part of an overall
internal compliance Program, CGMI has adopted policies and procedures imposing certain
conditions and restrictions on transactions for CGMI’s own account or the accounts of its
employees. Such policies and procedures are designed to prevent, among other things, any
improper or abusive conduct when conflicts of interest exist with a customer or client.
CGMI can use client lists when soliciting new clients but such list will not include any existing
clients who requested confidentiality.
Ownership Interests in Trading Venues
In connection with the services provided to our clients, CGMI or an affiliate may execute
trades through certain electronic communication networks, alternative trading systems and
similar execution or trading venues in which an affiliated business has an ownership interest.
Our affiliate receives compensation and economic benefits due to its ownership interest for
trades executed through such a trading venue. The compensation received is based on a
number of factors, such as the number of total trades executed through the trading venue
and the profitability of the trading venue, and is not directly related to individual trades made
on behalf of a client. In certain instances, we may receive a reduction in the cost of executing
a trade through a trading venue or a rebate of the cost. While financial advisers do not
receive additional compensation as a result of these ownership interests, we have an
incentive to encourage the use of the trading venues in which we hold an interest.
Clearinghouse Revenue
In connection with the services provided to our clients, CGMI or an affiliate may from time to
time use a clearinghouse for certain types of transactions entered into on behalf of a client. For
example, transactions in options may use a clearinghouse. CGMI or an affiliate may have an
agreement with, or an ownership interest in, a clearinghouse. In certain circumstances, we
receive compensation or an economic benefit for trades cleared through such a clearinghouse
due to our ownership interest or agreement with the clearinghouse. The compensation
received generally is based on formulas that take into account a number of factors, such as the
number of total trades cleared by the clearinghouse and the clearinghouse’s profitability, and is
not directly related to any fees paid by a client for clearing with the particular clearinghouse. In
certain instances, CGMI may receive a reduction in the cost of clearing transactions through
the clearinghouse or a rebate of the cost, the amount of which may be based, in part, on the
number of transactions entered into by CGMI or its affiliate with that clearinghouse. While
financial advisers do not receive additional compensation as a result of these ownership
interests, we have an incentive to encourage the use of the trading venues in which we hold an
interest or with which we have an agreement.
Payment of Compensation to Third Parties for Client Referrals
From time to time, CGMI makes cash payments for client referrals to persons other than
CGMI’s employees and our affiliates pursuant to applicable laws, including Rule 206(4)-1 under
the Advisers Act. These payments may differ and are negotiated based on a range of factors,
including but not limited to, target markets, nature and size of potential client relationships,
quality of service and industry reputation. In general, a referrer will be compensated based on
a fixed periodic fee that is not contingent upon any person referred by such referrer becoming
a client of CGMI. These arrangements present conflicts of interest. In particular, the
arrangements incentivize a referrer to refer a client to CGMI even though another investment
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adviser’s services may be equally or more appropriate for the client’s needs. CGMI addresses
these conflicts through disclosure and not tying the compensation paid to a referrer to whether
any person referred becomes a client of CGMI.
B.4. Financial Information
CGMI does not require or solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months
or more in advance. Therefore, CGMI has not included a balance sheet for its most recent fiscal
year.
CGMI is not aware of any financial condition that is reasonably likely to impair its ability to
meet its contractual commitments to clients, nor has CGMI been the subject of a bankruptcy
petition at any time during the past ten years.
B.5. Other Information
CGMI has adopted an error policy aimed at ensuring the prompt and proper detection,
reporting and correction of errors involving the accounts of CGMI clients. A trade error is
deemed to have occurred when CGMI has: (i) purchased or sold an incorrect financial
instrument in a client account; (ii) purchased or sold an incorrect amount of a financial
instrument in a client account; (iii) purchased or sold an unauthorized or client restricted
security in a client account; (iv) not entered an order for a client account that should have
been entered; (v) entered an order for a client account more than once when it should have
been entered once (duplicate trade); (vi) misallocated a trade in one or multiple client
accounts; or (vii) made an operational mistake that requires market action to correct. The
requirements of the error policy apply to the extent that CGMI and/or its affiliates has control
of resolving errors for client accounts.
To correct a trading error, CGMI generally effects a trade with a client using an error account
in order to place the client in the position the client would have been in if the error had not
occurred. CGMI will receive no additional compensation and no other benefits from such trade.
For all Programs, gains from trading errors corrected after settlement date are not retained by
CGMI and are credited to the client’s account at no expense to the client. Losses arising from
pre- or post-settlement error corrections are closed out at no expense to the client. Losses
arising from post-settlement error corrections in retirement accounts are credited to the
client’s account with interest at the federal tax penalty rate.
If an investment manager erroneously purchases a particular security for a client account and
the error is discovered prior to settlement of the transaction, then, the erroneously purchased
security generally will be transferred to a separate CGMI error account at no cost to the client.
For all Programs, gains from trading errors attributable to an investment manager that are
corrected prior to settlement date are credited against investment manager losses resulting
from errors on a quarterly basis. At the end of each quarter, net gains, if any, from trading
errors attributable to an investment manager that are corrected prior to settlement are
remitted as a donation to a charity.
The error policy applies with equal force when CGMI acts as investment manager and overlay
manager.
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