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Brochure: Part 2A of Form ADV
March 17, 2025
Brochure: Part 2A of Form ADV
March 16, 2022
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Drum Hill Capital. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (203) 349-8182 or info@drumhill.com. 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
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authority.
Brochure: Part 2A of Form ADV
Suite 4A Norwalk, CT 06854 www.drumhill.com
Suite 4A Norwalk, CT 06854 www.drumhill.com
March 16, 2022
Additional information about Drum Hill Capital is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search
this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. Drum Hill Capital's CRD number is 123359.
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1221 Post Road East Suite 205 Westport, CT 06880 www.drumhill.com
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This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Drum Hill Capital. If you have any questions
about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at (203) 349-8182 or info@drumhill.com. The information in this brochure
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authority.
Connecticut Avenue
Additional information about Drum Hill Capital is also available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search
Connecticut Avenue
this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. Drum Hill Capital's CRD number is 123359.
Suite 4A Norwalk, CT 06854 www.drumhill.com
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2. Material Changes
Drum Hill Capital, LLC (“Drum Hill Capital”, “we”, the “advisor” or the “firm”) is pleased to provide its
clients and prospective clients with this Brochure, which is the firm’s Form ADV Part 2A dated March
17, 2025 and is our latest disclosure document prepared according to the SEC’s requirements and rules.
This Brochure contains important information about Drum Hill Capital’s business practices, as well as a
description of potential conflicts of interest relating to the firm’s advisory business. We recommend
that you review this Brochure in its entirety.
The purpose of this section is to disclose material changes that have been made to this Brochure since
the last annual update of this Brochure dated March 22, 2024.
We have changed the address of the firm’s offices. We are now located at 1221 Post Road East, Suite
205, Westport, Connecticut.
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Table of Contents (By Item Number):
1. Cover Page............................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Material Changes ................................................................................................................................. 2
3. Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 3
4. Advisory Business ................................................................................................................................. 4
5. Fees and Compensation ....................................................................................................................... 9
6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ................................................................. 13
7. Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................. 13
8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ........................................................... 14
9. Disciplinary Information ..................................................................................................................... 19
10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .......................................................................... 19
11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ................... 19
12. Brokerage Practices.......................................................................................................................... 20
13. Review of Accounts .......................................................................................................................... 25
14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation ....................................................................................... 27
15. Custody............................................................................................................................................. 27
16. Investment Discretion ...................................................................................................................... 28
17. Voting Client Securities .................................................................................................................... 28
18. Financial Information ....................................................................................................................... 29
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4. Advisory Business
Firm History and Principal Owner
David Nightingale, currently our Chief Investment Officer and Senior Advisor, founded Drum Hill Capital
in 1998. The firm is located in Westport, Connecticut, and serves clients in all areas of the country,
predominantly in the Northeast. Originally registered with the State of Connecticut at its founding,
Drum Hill Capital has been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) since 2006.
(Please note that registration as an investment adviser with the SEC does not imply a certain level of
skill or training.)
Advisory Services Offered
Drum Hill Capital offers advisory and financial planning services to individuals and families, along with
assisting in their personal financial planning issues related to their businesses. The types of advisory
services the firm offers fall into four categories:
1. Managed Account Services
2. Comprehensive Household Reporting
3. Financial Planning Services
4. Investment Consulting Services
1. Managed Account Services – Drum Hill Capital provides comprehensive advice and continuous
management of a client’s portfolio based upon their specific needs. We prepare for each engagement
by conducting personal discussions to identify a client’s goals and objectives. During this data gathering
process, we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and liquidity
needs. As appropriate, we also review and discuss a client's prior investment history, as well as other
unique circumstances that could affect the overall investment strategy and portfolio composition.
From here, Drum Hill Capital develops a client's strategic asset allocation plan and manages the
portfolio based on that plan.
Primarily, client portfolios are managed using a “balanced” strategy, unless otherwise agreed upon. A
balanced portfolio may include several asset classes in combination such as equity securities, fixed
income securities, and real asset securities such as inflation protected securities. From our experience
and our study of long-term market data, we believe that holding certain combinations of asset classes
while balancing expected return, risk, and correlation will optimize the long-term performance of a
client’s portfolio. We also believe that diversification across asset classes typically offers the best
means of controlling risk in a client’s portfolio, although no strategy can completely control or eliminate
risk. In addition, it should be stressed that we will not allocate funds blindly to an asset class or asset
subsector that we feel is fundamentally overvalued. We manage these portfolios on a discretionary
basis. Account supervision is primarily guided by the client's stated objectives (objectives such as
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capital appreciation, current income, or growth and income), as well as other considerations such as
investment time horizon, tax sensitivity and cash withdrawal needs.
Drum Hill Capital also offers its clients the ability to invest in a focused strategy consisting solely of
equity securities traded on European stock exchanges. This Focused European Equity strategy may be
utilized as a component of a broader strategy (when deemed suitable) or, in the case of clients with
more diversified holdings elsewhere, as a standalone investment offering.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service. Typically, we will
include advice regarding some or all of the following securities in our managed account portfolios:
Equity Securities
ETFs and Mutual Funds
Fixed Income Securities
Closed End Funds
Money Market Securities
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Drum Hill Capital seeks to recommend securities which achieve a client’s objectives in the most cost-
efficient manner possible. Unless the client so desires, Managed Account Services portfolios are
designed using a portfolio consisting of individual equity securities, both domestic and international,
with the intention of achieving equity market exposure through companies we believe to have the
potential for capital appreciation. These are complemented by diversified ETFs (Exchange Traded
Funds) and mutual funds where appropriate. Drum Hill Capital maintains specific criteria when
deciding on the most appropriate type of security to achieve client objectives. For asset classes such
as fixed income, where transaction costs remain high, the firm uses ETFs or mutual funds as opposed
to individual securities. In portfolios where individual equity securities are included, Drum Hill Capital
generally targets holding 18 to 22 companies at a time, as opportunities and circumstances warrant.
These companies are diversified across sectors, market capitalization and country of domicile, with the
advantage of realizing tax benefits that may arise when using individual securities in terms of
controlling the security holding period and tax loss harvesting. Please note that some small client
portfolios may solely contain ETFs and mutual funds due to the portfolios’ limited size with respect to
appropriate diversification and any transaction costs in effect at the time of execution.
Our Focused European Equity strategy seeks to invest in European equity securities, generally with a
market capitalization of between $300 Million to $15 Billion that lack a liquid American Depository
Receipt (ADR) on the various exchanges in the United States. This equity strategy targets owning
approximately 15 to 20 companies at a time, as opportunities and circumstances warrant. Through
diversification across sectors, market capitalization and country of domicile, it is the intention of this
strategy to achieve equity exposure to non-US developed markets we believe to have the potential for
capital appreciation. These accounts are managed according to a single model equity portfolio, with
the intent being to minimize the level of customization on an account-by-account basis. While unique
client circumstances and needs may cause slight deviations from this model, the need for
customization (or lack thereof) will be a consideration in suitability for the provision of our services
using the Focused European Equity strategy. This portfolio might also use select ETFs or mutual funds
where appropriate.
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Note that certain legacy portfolios managed at Drum Hill Capital do not follow the portfolio
conventions outlined above and instead are based upon the client’s unique circumstances and the
strategies used by Drum Hill Capital at the time the portfolio was designed and implemented. Because
some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be recommended
and implemented when we believe the recommendation is consistent with the client's stated
investment objectives, tolerance for risk, liquidity needs and suitability. Clients may impose reasonable
restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or industry sectors.
Where appropriate and with client approval we may recommend that certain options transactions be
used in a client portfolio in an effort to reduce overall portfolio risk, increase portfolio income or reduce
the risk of a concentrated position in a portfolio. Please note that certain option writing strategies may
require the use of a margin account.
Drum Hill Capital may also manage some portfolios on a more focused basis, consisting only of equity
securities combined with an appropriate cash allocation. Clients might choose this strategy if they feel
they have sufficient diversification in their investments held in outside accounts. In this situation, we
examine a client’s other portfolios with an eye towards ensuring that the equity investments managed
by Drum Hill Capital suitably complement the client’s entire financial position.
Managed Account Services clients will receive access to a personal website portal that will show the
client’s total portfolio and the individual accounts that comprise that portfolio. This website view will
include performance reporting, transaction summaries, and income reports. This website also includes
the ability to retrieve Drum Hill Capital’s quarterly reports from the client’s secure document vault.
Drum Hill Capital may also provide clients with periodic investment-related white papers, research
reports or articles related to the client’s managed portfolio without charge as a part of its services.
These would typically be delivered electronically, subject to the client’s approval to receive information
in this manner.
2. Comprehensive Household Reporting – As an added service to complement the Managed Account
Services program outlined above, Drum Hill Capital also provides the ability to compile a client’s other
investment portfolio information from various bank, brokerage and investment accounts into a single,
comprehensive report. As part of this service, we may provide non-discretionary advice on a
comprehensive and continuous basis on any or all accounts a client may have at other custodians
(referred to as “held away” assets), if the client so chooses.
We use a secure method to aggregate position and transaction data from third party sources and
compile that data with our portfolio management analysis tools. These held away assets will be
included on the client’s portfolio summary page on the client’s personal website portal, as described
above, and as part of this service the client will receive quarterly reports on these assets including
performance and transaction reporting. These held away assets will also be included in the client’s
strategic asset allocation plan as described under the Managed Account Services section above.
The responsibilities of Drum Hill Capital for each account included under this service will be clearly
identified in the advisory contract. If a client chooses to have us provide non-discretionary advice
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regarding held away assets, the client may be responsible for implementing any investment
recommendations given by Drum Hill Capital. If Drum Hill Capital does not have the authority to
execute the recommendations, clients are responsible for acting on the advice in accordance with any
instructions we may make. With regard to this service, any recommendation made by Drum Hill Capital
is valid only on the day on which it is presented, unless otherwise indicated.
At the discretion of the client, some accounts included in Comprehensive Household Reporting services
might consist of positions in alternative investments that are subscribed to directly by the client and
are included for reporting purposes only. These alternative investments might include, but are not
limited to, hedge funds, real estate investment funds, venture capital investments, seed stage
investments and private equity funds (“Alternative Investments”). Alternative Investments are
generally much less liquid than traditional stocks, bonds, or money market securities and are subject
to rigorous suitability requirements. Drum Hill Capital may at times perform initial and ongoing due
diligence on venture capital investments as a service to our clients. This diligence could include
providing capital-related guidance, such as fundraising strategy, to the founders and managers of these
companies, as a service to our clients. While Drum Hill Capital may provide clients with analysis to aid
in the decision-making process around these alternative investments, Drum Hill Capital will not accept
actual custody or discretionary control of these assets. On client reports, Drum Hill Capital may show
Alternative Investments held or controlled by a client or by a third party on behalf of a client for
recordkeeping purposes. The description of the client’s held away assets, pricing or value will be
provided by third parties. We will not be responsible for confirming that this information as provided
by these third parties is accurate or reliable. Drum Hill Capital will not be responsible for the verification
of any asset pricing, whether held away or with third parties, where we may have access to the clients’
account information. In addition, certain assets for which a current value is not available and to which
the client subscribed directly, such as investment real estate, illiquid venture capital or private equity
investments, may be shown at investment cost or an estimated value provided by the client on client
reports to provide a complete investment overview, and as such should not be relied upon for any
purpose by a third party.
3. Financial Planning Services – Drum Hill Capital offers a broad range of financial planning services to
its clients. These planning services are available to clients upon request without additional charge
based upon a tiered approach depending upon the level of assets under management in the Managed
Account Services program. These services and the level of assets in Drum Hill Capital’s Managed
Account Services program needed to receive these services without additional charge are as follows:
Clients with under $250,000 in our Managed Account Services program can receive planning advice
without additional charge on -
• Defining their financial goals and quantifying the savings and investment program necessary to
reach those goals – a “Baseline Goals Plan”
• Budgeting and saving
• Liquidity and concentrated position management
• Analysis of business opportunities and business plan guidance
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Clients with between $250,000 and $1,000,000 in our Managed Account Services can receive planning
advice without additional charge on all the planning services listed above as well as the following -
• Tax planning
• Retirement income planning
•
Insurance review and business risk management
Clients with over $1,000,000 in Managed Account Services can receive planning advice without
additional charge on all the planning services listed above as well as the following -
• Multigenerational family planning
• Charitable giving strategies and family mission
• Review of outside Alternative Investment proposals, including diligence on hedge funds,
venture capital, investment real estate and seed stage investments
• Estate planning review
• Assistance in procuring other Planning and Family Office Services as required
4. Investment Consulting Services – We also offer investment consulting services to formulate
investment plans, analyze unique investment situations, and to provide investment and asset
allocation advice. This service might be utilized by clients who wish to manage their own portfolios,
have a pre-existing, long-term relationship with an investment manager, or who do not have sufficient
assets under management in our Managed Account Services program to receive certain financial
planning services without an additional fee.
Clients will be responsible for executing any recommended portfolio changes under this service and
for acting in accordance with any instructions we may give as part of this service. With regard to this
service, any recommendation made by Drum Hill Capital is valid only on the day on which it is presented
unless otherwise indicated. Unless agreed upon in writing, Drum Hill Capital shall not have any
obligation to provide ongoing research with respect to any recommended investment or to monitor
these investments.
Client Assets Managed
Regulatory Assets Under Management – As of December 31, 2024, Drum Hill Capital had the following
client regulatory assets under management in the various services described above:
Discretionary Assets Managed
Non-Discretionary Assets Managed
Total Regulatory Assets Managed
$148,657,178
$21,728,059
$170,385,237
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5. Fees and Compensation
Fees for Advisory Services
1. Managed Account Services Fees - Drum Hill Capital receives an annual fee for assets under
management, paid quarterly in arrears. Fees for initial and final billing periods will be prorated for the
number of days management services were provided. Any fees on capital flows in and out of the
portfolio will also be prorated for the number of days management services were provided. Fees can
either be debited from a client’s account in accordance with the client’s written authorization or paid
via personal check upon receipt of an invoice.
The method of calculation for this fee depends upon the custodian utilized to hold the portfolio assets
and the portfolio strategy.
Managed Accounts at Fidelity Investments: The fee for managed accounts held at Fidelity
Investments, other than those invested in our Focused European Equity strategy, is computed by Drum
Hill Capital based on the value of the portfolio at the end of each quarter using the following schedule:
Portfolio Value
Up to $2 Million
The next $8 Million
Amounts over $10 Million
Annual Fee
1.00%
0.80%
0.60%
The fee for portfolios utilizing the Focused European Equity strategy is an annual fee of 1.25% for all
portfolio values and is also computed by Drum Hill Capital based on the value of the portfolio at the
end of each quarter.
In the cases of the direct deduction of fees from a client’s Fidelity account, written notice is sent to
Fidelity by Drum Hill Capital at the same time the fee is deducted from the client’s account. The
itemized notice sent to the client by us each quarter will include the formula used to calculate the fee,
the amount of assets under management upon which the fee is based and the time frame covered by
the fee. In addition, Fidelity will send monthly statements to the client showing all disbursements from
the client’s account, including the amount of the advisory fee. No minimum portfolio size is required
for Managed Account Services accounts at Fidelity Investments, but Drum Hill Capital charges a
minimum annual fee of $1,000 paid quarterly in arrears and prorated for the number of days in the
year services were provided. This minimum annual fee does not apply to accounts invested in the
European Equity strategy.
2. Comprehensive Household Reporting Fees - Drum Hill Capital receives an annual fee for reporting
and advice on held away assets, paid quarterly in arrears, computed based on the aggregate portfolio
value at the end of each quarter using the following schedule:
Portfolio Value
Up to $2 Million
Amounts over $2 Million
Annual Fee
0.30%
0.15%
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Fees for initial and final billing periods will be prorated for the number of days management services
were provided. Any fees on capital flows in and out of the portfolio will also be prorated for the number
of days management services were provided. Fees for this service can either be debited from a specific
account managed by Drum Hill Capital in accordance with the client’s written authorization or paid via
personal check upon receipt of an invoice. The itemized notice sent to the client by Drum Hill Capital
will include the formula used to calculate the fee, the amount of assets upon which the fee is based
and the time frame covered by the fee. In addition, if the fee is debited directly from a client’s account
under the management of Drum Hill Capital, the custodian will send monthly statements to the client
showing all disbursements from the client’s account, including the amount of the advisory fee.
Comprehensive Household Reporting services are designed to complement our Managed Account
Services outlined in Advisory Services description #1, allowing a client to see their total investment
allocation across their accounts managed at both Drum Hill Capital and at other custodians. This service
is typically not offered on a stand-alone basis and therefore a minimum annual fee of $1,000 using our
Managed Account Services as discussed above is required for a client to receive Comprehensive
Household Reporting services, along with a minimum fee of $50 per year per outside held away account
included in the Comprehensive Household Reporting program.
3. Financial Planning Fees – Financial Planning Services are available to clients upon request without
additional charge based upon a tiered approach depending on the level of assets under management
in our Managed Account Services program. Please see page 7 for a discussion of these services and
the level of assets required to receive these services without additional charge. For clients who desire
Financial Planning Services but do not have a sufficient level of assets in our Managed Account Services
program, these services may be contracted as Investment Consulting Services at the rates discussed
below.
4. Investment Consulting Services Fees - Our Investment Consulting Services fees are calculated and
charged on an hourly basis at $300 per hour. All fees are billed at the end of the project or quarterly
in arrears, depending upon the length of the project. If the client requires a good faith estimate for the
total hours that a project might take, that estimate will be determined at the start of the consulting
relationship.
It is also possible for Investment Consulting Services to be structured under a fixed fee relationship
rather than paid hourly. See below in General Fee Information for a discussion of this type of
arrangement. Fees for this service would typically be paid via personal check upon receipt of an
invoice.
General Fee Information
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: The client may terminate the advisory agreement without
penalty within five (5) business days after entering into the agreement. Thereafter, a client agreement
may be canceled at any time, by either party, for any reason upon receipt of written notice. Upon
termination of any account, any prepaid, unearned fees will be promptly refunded and any earned,
unpaid fees will be due and payable.
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Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although Drum Hill Capital has established the aforementioned
fee schedules, we retain the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-client basis based
upon the client’s unique circumstances. These circumstances might include the complexity of the
client’s needs, anticipated future additional assets, asset type within the account, and account strategy,
among other factors. The specific annual fee schedule for each client is identified in the contract
between the adviser and the client.
We may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum fee
requirements and when calculating fee breakpoints.
Discounts, not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members and friends
of associated persons of our firm.
Fixed Fee Arrangements: In certain instances, the advisory or consulting fee may be structured as a
fixed fee if both the client and Drum Hill Capital agree that this is appropriate. Fixed fees are
determined primarily upon the basis of our assessment of both the number of hours that are expected
to be devoted to the client's account during the period for which the fee is to be charged, and the
expenses expected to be incurred in connection with the servicing of the client's account during such
period, subject to adjustment to take into account the client's ability to pay. Fixed fees must be agreed
to in advance by the client and Drum Hill Capital.
Mutual Fund and ETF Fees: All fees paid to Drum Hill Capital for investment advisory services are
separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs to their
shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each fund's prospectus. These fees will
generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund
also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A client could invest in
a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the client would not receive the services
provided by our firm which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which
mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and objectives.
Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully
understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client.
Wrap Fee Programs and Separately Managed Account Fees: Clients participating in separately
managed account programs in their held away assets’ accounts managed under our Comprehensive
Household Reporting services may be charged various program fees in addition to the advisory fee
charged by our firm. Such fees may include the investment advisory fees of the independent advisers
at the custodian of the held away assets, which may be charged as part of a wrap fee arrangement. In
a wrap fee arrangement, clients pay a single fee for advisory, brokerage and custodial services. A
client’s portfolio transactions may be executed without commission charge in a wrap fee arrangement.
In evaluating such an arrangement, the client should also consider that, depending upon the level of
the wrap fee charged by the broker-dealer, the amount of portfolio activity in the client’s account, and
other factors, the wrap fee may or may not exceed the aggregate cost of such services if they were to
be provided separately. We will review with clients any separate program fees that may be charged to
clients under our Comprehensive Household Reporting service.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians and imposed by broker dealers, including, but not limited to, any
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transaction charges imposed by a broker dealer with which an independent investment manager
effects transactions for the client's account(s). Please refer to the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item
12) of this Form ADV for additional information.
Grandfathering of Certain Account Requirements: Pre-existing advisory clients are subject to Drum
Hill Capital's minimum account requirements and advisory fees in effect at the time the client entered
into the advisory relationship. Therefore, our firm's minimum account requirements and fee
arrangements will differ among clients.
ERISA Accounts: Drum Hill Capital is deemed to be a fiduciary to advisory clients that are employee
benefit plans or individual retirement accounts (IRAs) pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income
and Securities Act ("ERISA"), and regulations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"),
respectively. As such, our firm is subject to specific duties and obligations under ERISA and the Internal
Revenue Code that include among other things, restrictions concerning certain forms of compensation.
To avoid engaging in prohibited transactions, Drum Hill Capital may only charge fees for investment
advice about products for which our firm and/or our related persons do not receive any commissions
or 12b-1 fees, or conversely, investment advice about products for which our firm and/or our related
persons receive commissions or 12b-1 fees, however, only when such fees are used to offset Drum Hill
Capital's advisory fees.
IRA Rollover Recommendations: Effective December 20, 2021, or such later date as the US
Department of Labor (“DOL”) Field Assistance Bulletin 2018-02 ceases to be in effect, for purposes of
complying with the DOL’s Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02 where applicable, we are
providing the following acknowledgment to you.
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement
accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate under a
special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. Under
this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations (give loyal
advice);
• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in your best
interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest.
We benefit financially from the rollover of your assets from a retirement account to an account that
we manage or provide investment advice, because the assets increase our assets under management
and, in turn, our advisory fees. As a fiduciary, we only recommend a rollover when we believe it is in
your best interest.
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Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may be available from other
investment advisers or related service providers for similar or lower fees.
Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we allow, require or solicit payment of fees in advance
of services rendered.
6. Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Drum Hill Capital does not charge performance-based fees and thus is not subject to conflicts of interest
of the type that may arise where performance fee paying accounts are managed side-by-side with
accounts that are charged only hourly, fixed or asset-based fees.
7. Types of Clients
Types of Clients to Whom We Provide Services
Drum Hill Capital provides advisory services to the following types of clients:
• Individuals and Families
• Individual Retirement Accounts
• Trusts
• Charitable Organizations
Minimum Fees or Account Requirements
1. Managed Account Services - No minimum portfolio size is required for Managed Account Services
with accounts held at Fidelity Investments, generally; however, clients will be subject to a minimum
annual fee of $1,000 paid quarterly in arrears, prorated based upon the number of days of the year
services were provided. Please note that minimum fees may be negotiable under certain
circumstances, at the discretion of Drum Hill Capital. We may group certain related client accounts for
the purposes of achieving the minimum annual fee and determining the total annualized fee with
respect to fee breakpoints. No minimum portfolio size is required for portfolios managed in the
Focused European Equity strategy and in addition, there is no minimum annual fee.
2. Comprehensive Household Reporting - This service is typically not offered on a stand-alone basis,
as Comprehensive Household Reporting is designed to complement Managed Account Services. A
client is required to pay a minimum annual fee of $1,000 for Managed Account Services in order to
receive Comprehensive Household Reporting services. This minimum annual fee may be negotiable
under certain circumstances and at the discretion of Drum Hill Capital. We may also group certain
related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the minimum annual fee and determining the
annualized fee with respect to fee breakpoints. There is no separate minimum portfolio size for the
Comprehensive Household Reporting service; however, Drum Hill Capital charges a minimum of $50
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fee per year per outside held away account included in the Comprehensive Household Reporting
program. For example, a client who required performance reporting and advice on three outside, held
away investment accounts under this service would be charged a minimum fee of $150 per year for
this service (3 x $50), paid quarterly in arrears.
3. Financial Planning Services Fees - Financial Planning Services are available to clients based upon a
tiered approach depending upon the level of assets under management in our Managed Account
Services program, as discussed in Item 4. The types of financial planning services offered at different
levels of assets managed in the Managed Account Services program are negotiable based upon a
client’s unique circumstances and at the discretion of Drum Hill Capital.
4. Investment Consulting Services Fees - There are no minimum fee or hourly requirements for
Investment Consulting Services.
8. Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
Drum Hill Capital combines suitability analysis with both “top down” and “bottom up” fundamental
analysis when designing a client’s asset allocation plan, along with choosing the investments that
ultimately are placed in the client’s investment portfolio.
The process of identifying suitable asset classes and investments for each client starts by seeking to
understand the client’s goals (such as risk tolerance, retirement needs, liquidity requirements, the
client’s current job, tax sensitivities, and any legacy concerns), and how certain asset classes and
sectors might fit together to best achieve each client’s goals. Once these goals have been identified
(or reevaluated as the case may be), an asset allocation plan is devised that we believe best fits the
client’s situation. Drum Hill Capital uses eight distinct asset allocation strategy models to manage client
assets according to the specific client factors above, distinguished by the amount of stock market risk
or equity securities typically contained in each:
Equity Focus (100% Equity Securities)
Focused European Equity (100% European Equity Securities)
Aggressive Growth (80% Equity Securities / 20% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Capital Appreciation (65% Equity Securities / 35% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Growth and Income (50% Equity Securities / 50% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Conservative Yield (35% Equity Securities / 65% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Current Income (20% Equity Securities / 80% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Fixed Income Focus (100% Fixed Income and Other Assets)
Most, but not all, client portfolios are managed within the parameters of one of these models.
However, a particular client’s requirements might cause us to modify and customize one of the models
shown above to the client’s unique circumstances, including their cash requirements, or we may
manage discrete portions of a client’s assets using different models. Drum Hill Capital has robust
rebalancing software that allows us to account for a client’s cash needs when constructing the client’s
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model portfolio to allow for scheduled cash withdrawals or one-time large cash needs. At any specific
point in time, depending upon perceived or anticipated market conditions or events (there being no
guarantee that such anticipated market conditions or events will occur), Drum Hill Capital may maintain
cash positions for defensive or other purposes. All cash positions, including money market funds, etc.
shall be included as part of assets under management for the purposes of calculating Drum Hill Capital’s
advisory fee.
Our investment plans and targeted asset class percentages are not static and can change as a client’s
unique situation changes and as the investment climate changes. We use a dynamic, goals-based
approach that looks to diversify a client’s portfolio across a range of investment areas and securities.
Drum Hill Capital relies on fundamental analysis to evaluate all investments placed in a client’s
portfolio. This analysis starts by looking at broad, international economic trends and how these factors
might affect the performance of certain investment asset classes and sectors (“top down”). This
analysis then also evaluates individual securities within these investment asset classes and sectors on
their fundamental characteristics and merits to determine the proposed mix of asset classes, sectors,
and individual investments within each portfolio (“bottom up”).
In cases where a client asks us to target one asset class alone such as equities or fixed income in their
portfolio, we look at the client’s other investments to devise a portfolio to be managed at Drum Hill
Capital that we believe complements the client’s other investments with respect to a client’s overall
goals and risk tolerance.
As with any diversified strategy, there are risks that certain asset classes and sectors do not perform in
the future as forecasted or that assumed relationships between different asset classes change
unexpectedly which may lead to a capital loss.
Once an asset allocation plan is finalized, we begin choosing the specific securities and investments
that will constitute a client’s portfolio. We use the following methods of fundamental analysis in
formulating our investment advice and managing client assets:
Global Macroeconomic Analysis (Top Down) – Using outside analytical sources, we work to examine
general trends in the global macroeconomic landscape and their potential impact across investment
asset classes and their subcategories. This analysis informs our asset allocation decisions, as well as the
security selection process.
Though this segment of our investment process attempts to mitigate macroeconomic risk, it relies
almost entirely on assumptions regarding the current and future state of the global political economy.
Given the wide variety of factors involved in such an analysis, there exists the risk that assumptions in
our macroeconomic models may prove erroneous, adversely impacting the securities selected based
upon our models.
Qualitative Fundamental Security Analysis (Bottom Up) – We attempt to measure the intrinsic value
of a security by examining economic and other qualitative fundamental factors (such as how changes
in the overall economy might affect the company’s future growth, the company’s position within its
industry including any long-term competitive advantages, and the financial condition and quality of the
management team of the company itself) to determine if we believe the company is underpriced
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(indicating it may be a good time to purchase) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell out of our
existing holding or to avoid the security altogether, whichever the case may be).
Since this analysis is purely qualitative, judgments are being made on certain aspects of a company in
relation to other companies and the larger economy that may prove to be incorrect. This means that
it is possible that an unforeseen change in market or industry dynamics could affect the security’s price
in a negative way. In addition, fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate overall market
movements. This presents a potential risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with
the overall market regardless of the economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Quantitative Fundamental Security Analysis (Bottom Up) – We also use outside analytical sources that
model a company’s financial prospects based upon historical financial data in an attempt to obtain
more accurate measurements of a company’s future ability to increase internal cash flow and earnings
per share. In most cases, proprietary models are developed in order to clarify our assumptions about
a given company. In such situations, a three-statement earnings model or a sum of the parts (SOTP)
model is generally utilized. These models are updated as information we deem to be material comes
to our attention. These models are often supplemented by metrics that measure historical and
comparable valuation multiples, as well as historic data on a company’s return on capital. Together,
these analyses are then used to make a judgment on the security’s relative valuation to determine if
we believe the company is underpriced (indicating it may be a good time to purchase) or overpriced
(indicating it may be time to sell out of our existing holding or to avoid the security altogether,
whichever the case may be).
A risk in using this type of quantitative analysis is that the models used may be based on assumptions
that prove to be erroneous. In addition, models relying on historical data to predict future results can
prove to be incorrect, leading to a capital loss.
Risks for All Forms of Security Analysis - Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption that
the companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these securities,
and other publicly available sources of information about these securities, are providing accurate and
unbiased data. While we strive to be alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there is always a
risk that our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
Fund or Manager Due Diligence – We may also rely on mutual funds or ETFs to invest certain portions
of a client’s portfolio within certain asset classes or investment sectors. We analyze these funds and
their managers in much the same way as we would an individual security by looking at past
performance in terms of return and risk, as well as investment philosophy, cost structure, and strategic
focus. The analysis is fundamental in nature, both qualitative and quantitative.
As discussed earlier, these products may incur additional fees and/or transaction costs. Please see the
discussion on this topic within “Fees and Compensation” and further under “General Fee Information”
beginning on page 11. A client can be exposed to certain types of risks using a mutual fund or ETF
within a portfolio, including but not limited to strategy drift, liquidity of individual fund holdings,
liquidity of the fund itself, unexpected manager changes, and overall market risk.
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Investment Strategies
We use some or all of the following strategies in managing client accounts, provided that we believe
such strategies are appropriate to the needs of the client and consistent with the client's investment
objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, among other considerations:
Long-term Purchases - We typically purchase securities or funds with the idea of holding them in the
client's account for a year or longer, as we believe the securities or funds are undervalued and are
seeking to compound a client’s money over long periods of time without significant transaction fees
(and to reduce taxes in accounts where applicable, if possible). A risk in a long-term purchase strategy
is that by holding an investment for this length of time, we may not take advantage of short-term gains
that could be profitable to a client, especially in tax-deferred accounts (IRAs) or tax-exempt accounts
(Roth IRAs). Moreover, if our predictions on valuation are incorrect, an investment may decline sharply
in value before we make the decision to sell.
Short-term Purchases - In general, Drum Hill Capital believes in holding investments for a period
greater than one year in an effort to maximize a client’s after-tax return and does not provide services
for speculators seeking to profit through short-term trading. However, significant changes in economic
or market conditions may precipitate short-term trading activity where investments are sold inside of
a period of one year or in accounts where taxes are not a factor. In addition, the firm may engage in
tax loss harvesting by selling a security with a loss inside of one year to offset the capital gain on another
position sold in the same tax year.
Margin Transactions – Although we do not recommend the use of margin, some clients may request
that we use margin in certain circumstances. A margin account allows us to purchase stocks for your
portfolio with money borrowed from your brokerage account custodian. This allows you to purchase
more stock than you would be able to with your available cash balance and allows a client to purchase
stock without selling other holdings. Utilizing margin may also allow a client to borrow against the
assets in their account in order to take cash loans. The use of margin significantly raises the risk of a
securities portfolio. Note that employing certain options strategies may require the use of a margin
account.
Option Purchases and Option Writing - We may use options as an investment strategy but only where
a client agrees to use these options products and subject to our assessment of client suitability. An
option is a contract that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset (such
as a share of stock) at a specific price on or before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond,
is a security. An option is also a derivative, because it derives its value from an underlying asset.
The two types of options are calls and puts:
• A call gives the purchaser the right to buy an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a call if we have forecasted that the price of the stock or asset will increase
before the option expires.
• A put gives the purchaser the right to sell an asset at a certain price within a specific period of
time. We may buy a put if we have forecasted that the price of the stock or asset will fall before
the option expires.
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We also may use options to "hedge" a purchase of the underlying security; in other words, we could
use a put option purchase to limit the potential downside of a security we have purchased for a client’s
portfolio.
We may use "covered calls" where suitable, in which we sell a call option on a security you own. In this
strategy, you receive a fee for making the call option available, and the person purchasing the call
option has the right to buy the security from you at an agreed-upon price. Generally, these strategies
are used to increase the current income on a security in the form of the option premium, but at the
cost of limiting potential upside gains.
We may also use "naked puts" where suitable, in which we sell a put option on a security that we desire
to own at a lower price than the current price. In this strategy, you receive a fee for making the put
option available, and the person purchasing the put option has the right to sell the security to you at
an agreed-upon price. If the security declines in price and the holder of the put option exercises the
right to sell the security, the client purchases the security at an effective price of the agreed-upon price
less the premium and any transaction costs. Generally, these strategies are used to increase overall
portfolio income and to purchase targeted securities at lower prices than current market prices. Selling
uncovered options exposes a client to certain risks, including loss of capital and potential margin calls.
In rare cases, we may use a "spreading strategy", in which we utilize two or more option contracts (for
example, a call option that you buy and a call option that you sell) for the same underlying security.
This effectively puts the client in two opposing positions in the security, but with the ability to vary
price, time and other factors on each side of the transaction.
Foreign Investments - Investments in non-U.S. markets or industries, in securities denominated in
foreign currencies and/or traded outside of the United States or comparable Western nations, require
consideration of certain risks typically not associated with investing in U.S. securities. Such risks include,
among other things, trade balances and imbalances and related economic policies, unfavorable
currency exchange rate fluctuations, imposition of exchange control regulation, withholding taxes,
possible limitations on the removal of funds or other assets, political difficulties and economic or
political instability in foreign nations. There may be less publicly available information about certain
foreign companies than would be the case for comparable companies in the United States and certain
foreign companies may not be subject to accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and
requirements comparable to or as uniform as those of United States companies. Securities markets
outside the United States may have less volume than U.S. markets and securities traded on these
foreign markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S.
companies. In addition, settlement of trades in some non-U.S. markets is slower, less systematic and
more subject to failure than in U.S. markets. There also may be less extensive regulation of the
securities markets in countries other than the United States.
Risk of Loss - Securities investments are not guaranteed and you may lose money on your investments.
We ask that you work with us to help us understand your tolerance for risk and notify us promptly of
any changes in your financial situation that might affect how we invest your portfolio.
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9. Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or prospective
client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
10. Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Our firm and our related persons are not engaged in other financial industry activities and have no
other industry affiliations.
11. Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth the high ethical standards of business conduct
that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal securities laws.
Drum Hill Capital and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards our clients,
and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the
general principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of securities transactions, as well as
initial and annual securities holdings reports. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires the
prior approval of any acquisition of securities in a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial
public offering. Our Code of Ethics also provides for oversight, enforcement and recordkeeping
provisions.
Drum Hill Capital's Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy prohibiting the use of material non-
public information. While we do not believe that we have any particular access to non-public
information, all employees are reminded that such information may not be used in a personal or
professional capacity.
A copy of our Code of Ethics is available to our advisory clients and prospective clients. You may request
a copy by email sent to info@drumhill.com, or by calling us at (203) 349-8182.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to ensure that the personal securities transactions, activities and
interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of advisory
clients and (ii) implementing such decisions, while at the same time allowing employees to invest for
their own accounts.
Our firm and/or individuals associated with our firm buy and sell securities for their personal accounts
that are both identical to and different from securities recommended to our clients. We aggregate our
employee trades with client transactions where possible and when compliant with our duty to seek
best execution for our clients. In these instances, participating clients will receive an average share
price and any block level transaction costs will be shared equally and on a pro rata basis. In instances
where there is a partial fill of a particular batched order, we will allocate all purchases pro rata, with
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each account paying the average price. Our employee accounts will be included in the pro rata
allocation. In addition, any related person(s) may, and in many cases will, have an interest or position
in a certain security or securities which is also recommended to a client.
As these situations represent actual or potential conflicts of interest to our clients, we have established
the following policies and procedures for implementing our firm’s Code of Ethics to ensure our firm
complies with its regulatory obligations and provides our clients and potential clients with full and fair
disclosure of such conflicts of interest:
1. No principal or employee of our firm may put his or her own interest above the interest of an
advisory client.
2. No principal or employee of our firm may buy or sell securities for their personal portfolio(s) where
their decision is a result of information received as a result of his or her employment unless the
information is also available to the investing public.
3. It is the expressed policy of our firm that no person employed by us may purchase or sell any
security prior to a transaction(s) in the same security being implemented for an advisory account.
This prevents such employees from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory
accounts.
4. Our firm requires prior approval for participation in any IPO or private placement investments by
related persons of the firm.
5. We maintain a list of all securities holdings for our firm and anyone associated with this advisory
practice that has access to advisory recommendations ("access person"). These holdings are
reviewed on a regular basis by our firm's Chief Compliance Officer or his designee.
6. We have established procedures for the maintenance of all required books and records.
7. All of our principals and employees must act in accordance with all applicable Federal and State
regulations governing registered investment advisory practices.
8. We require delivery to and acknowledgement of the Code of Ethics by each supervised person of
our firm.
9. We have established policies requiring the reporting of Code of Ethics violations to our senior
management.
10. Any individual who violates any of the above restrictions may be subject to termination.
12. Brokerage Practices
Your assets managed at Drum Hill Capital must be maintained in an account at a “qualified custodian,”
generally a broker‐dealer or bank. We recommend that our clients use Fidelity Institutional Wealth
Services, a division of Fidelity Investments (together with all affiliates including National Financial
Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, "Fidelity") as the qualified custodian. Drum Hill Capital
has an established custodial relationship with Fidelity through which they provide our firm with their
advisor platform services. These platform services include, among others, brokerage, custodial,
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intended to support
administrative support, record keeping and related services that are
intermediaries like Drum Hill Capital in conducting business and in serving the best interests of our
clients but that may also benefit us. Fidelity is a registered broker‐dealer and member of SIPC, the
Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Drum Hill Capital is independently owned and operated and
is not affiliated with Fidelity.
Fidelity will hold your assets in a brokerage account and buy and sell securities when we instruct them
to. While we recommend that you use Fidelity as your custodian/broker, you will decide whether to do
so and will open your account with any custodian by entering into an account agreement directly with
them. We do not open the account for you, although we may assist you in doing so. Conflicts of interest
associated with this arrangement are described below, and you should consider these conflicts of
interest when selecting your custodian. Even though your account is maintained at Fidelity, we can
still use other brokers to execute trades for your account as described below (see “Your Brokerage and
Custody Costs” below).
Custodians
How We Select Brokers/Custodians - We seek to recommend a custodian/broker who will hold your
assets and execute transactions on terms that are, overall, most advantageous when compared to
other available providers and their services. We consider a wide range of factors, including, among
others:
• Combination of transaction execution services and asset custody services (generally without
a separate fee for custody)
• Capability to execute, clear, and settle trades (buy and sell securities for your account)
• Capability to facilitate transfers and payments to and from accounts (wire transfers, check
requests, bill payment, etc.)
• Breadth of available investment products (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded
funds or ETFs, etc.)
• Quality of services
• Competitiveness of the price of those services (commission rates, margin interest rates, other
fees, etc.) and willingness to negotiate the prices
• Reputation, financial strength, and stability
• Prior service to us and our other clients
Your Brokerage and Custody Costs – Fidelity does not charge you separately for custody services but
are compensated by charging you commissions or other fees on trades that they execute or that settle
into your Fidelity account. In addition to commissions, Fidelity charges you a flat dollar amount as a
“prime broker” or “trade away” fee for each trade that we execute by a different broker‐dealer but
where the securities bought or the funds from the securities sold are deposited (settled) into your
Fidelity account. These fees are in addition to the commissions or other compensation you pay the
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executing broker‐dealer. Because of this, in order to minimize your trading costs, typically we have the
qualified custodian who maintains your account execute most, if not all trades for your account. We
have determined that having your account’s custodian execute most trades is consistent with our duty
to seek “best execution” of your trades. Best execution means the most favorable terms for a
transaction based on all relevant factors, including those listed above, but does not necessarily mean
the lowest cost possible (see “How We Select Brokers/Custodians” above).
Custodial Platform Services
Platform Services Available to Us from Fidelity ‐ Through our custodial arrangement with Fidelity, they
provide us with platform services that include, among others, brokerage, custodial, administrative
support, record keeping and related services that are intended to support intermediaries like Drum Hill
Capital in conducting business and in serving the best interests of our clients but that may also benefit
us.
Fidelity charges brokerage commissions and transaction fees for effecting certain securities
transactions (i.e., transactions fees are charged for certain no‐load mutual funds, commissions are
charged for individual equity and debt securities transactions). Fidelity enables Drum Hill Capital to
obtain many no‐load mutual funds without transaction charges and other no‐load funds at nominal
transaction charges. Fidelity’s commission rates are generally considered discounted from customary
retail commission rates. However, the commissions and transaction fees charged by Fidelity may be
higher or lower than those charged by other custodians and broker‐dealers. As part of the
arrangement, Fidelity also makes available to our firm, at no additional charge to us, certain research
and brokerage services, including research services obtained by Fidelity directly from independent
research companies, as selected by Drum Hill Capital (within specified parameters). These research and
brokerage services presently include services such as a dedicated trading desk that service Fidelity
participants exclusively; a dedicated service group and an account services manager at each firm
dedicated to our company’s accounts; access to a real‐time order matching system; ability to “block”
client trades; electronic download of trades, balances and positions; duplicate and batched client
statements; confirmations and year‐end summaries; the ability to have advisory fees directly debited
from client accounts (in accordance with federal and state requirements); availability of third‐party
research and technology; a quarterly newsletter; access to Fidelity mutual funds, access to Fidelity’s
institutional portal, Fidelity WealthScape (internet access to statements, confirmations and transfer of
asset status); access to Fidelity.com (through which clients may access their account information over
the internet); and access to numerous mutual funds NOT affiliated with Fidelity
We currently do not pay a fee for Fidelity’s platform services. Fidelity requires that we maintain at least
$25 million of our client assets in accounts on their platform to avoid an additional quarterly service
fee. Beyond that, these services are not contingent upon us committing any specific amount of business
to Fidelity in trading commissions or client assets under their custody. We understand that any
platform fees that are contingent on a minimum asset level represent a conflict of interest as it gives
us an incentive to recommend that you maintain your account with Fidelity, but we believe that our
recommendation of this custodian is in the best interests of our clients. Our selection is primarily
supported by the scope, quality, and price of Fidelity’s services (see “How We Select
Brokers/Custodians”) and not the Fidelity services that benefit only us. Given our current level of
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Regulatory Assets Under Management (see page 8, Client Assets Managed), we do not believe that
recommending our clients maintain their account at Fidelity in the context of potential platform service
fees represents a material conflict of interest.
The following is a more detailed description of Fidelity’s platform services along with a discussion of
how these services help you and us:
Platform Services That Benefit You – Fidelity’s institutional brokerage services include access to a
broad range of investment products, execution of securities transactions, and custody of client assets.
The investment products available through Fidelity include some to which we might not otherwise have
access or that would require a significantly higher minimum initial investment by our clients. Fidelity’s
services described in this paragraph generally benefit you and your account.
Platform Services That May Not Directly Benefit You - Fidelity also make available to us other products
and services that benefit us but may not directly benefit you or your account. These products and
services assist us in managing and administering our clients’ accounts. They include investment
research, both Fidelity’s own and that of third parties. We may use this research to service all or a
substantial number of our clients’ accounts, including accounts not maintained at Fidelity. In addition
to investment research, Fidelity also makes available software and other technology that:
• Provide access to client account data (such as duplicate trade confirmations and account
statements)
• Facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts
• Provide pricing and other market data
• Facilitate payment of our advisory fees from our clients’ accounts
• Assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting
Platform Services That Generally Benefit Only Us - Fidelity also offers other services intended to help
us manage and further develop our business enterprise. These services include:
• Educational conferences and events
• Consulting on technology, compliance, legal, and business needs
• Publications and conferences on practice management and business succession
• Access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, and insurance providers
where Fidelity may provide some of these services itself. In other cases, they will arrange for
third‐party vendors to provide the services to us. Fidelity may also discount or waive fees for
some of these services or pay all or a part of a third party’s fees.
Fidelity may also provide us with other benefits, such as occasional business entertainment of our
personnel.
Although we utilize all these services to varying degrees, our primary reason for choosing Fidelity is the
quality of services that directly and indirectly benefit you. As a result of receiving such services for no
additional cost, we may have an incentive to continue to use or expand the use of Fidelity’s services.
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We examined this conflict of interest when we chose to enter into a relationship with Fidelity and we
review the relationship periodically, and we have determined that this relationship is in the best
interests of Drum Hill Capital's clients and satisfy our client obligations, including our duty to seek best
execution. A client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified broker‐dealer might
charge to effect the same transaction where we determine in good faith that the commission is
reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services received. In seeking best
execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but whether the transaction
represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the full range of a broker‐dealer’s
services, including the value of research provided, execution capability, commission rates, and
responsiveness. Accordingly, while Drum Hill Capital will seek competitive rates, to the benefit of all
clients, we may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible commission rates for specific client account
transactions. Although the investment research, products and services that may be obtained by us will
generally be used to service all of our clients, a brokerage commission paid by a specific client may
indirectly be used to pay for research that is not used in managing that specific client’s account.
Other Brokerage Practices
If a client wishes to direct brokerage to another broker-dealer, Drum Hill Capital requires that clients
provide us with written authority to indicate the broker-dealer to use and the commission costs that
will be charged to the client for these transactions. The client understands that execution of a directed
brokerage transaction may not result in a favorable execution because of an inability to aggregate the
transaction with other orders and the client may receive less favorable prices for these transactions.
Clients must include any limitations on our discretionary authority in the investment advisory contract.
Clients may change or amend these limitations as required. Such amendments must be provided to us
in writing.
Drum Hill Capital will block trades where possible and when advantageous to clients. This blocking of
trades permits the trading of aggregate blocks of securities composed of assets from multiple client
accounts, so long as any block level transaction costs are shared equally and on a pro-rated basis
between all accounts included in any such block. Certain clients participating in block trades executed
at custodians where commissions are charged at the account level rather than the block level may pay
higher per trade commission rates than other clients participating in the block trade based upon
account size and/or their choice not to participate in certain promotional plans offered by the account
custodian.
Block trading may allow us to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at an average
share price. Drum Hill Capital will typically aggregate trades among clients whose accounts can be
traded at a given broker. Drum Hill Capital's block trading policy and procedures are as follows:
1. Transactions for any client account may not be aggregated for execution if the practice is
prohibited by or inconsistent with the client's advisory agreement with Drum Hill Capital, or
our firm's order allocation policy.
2. We must determine that the purchase or sale of the particular security involved is
appropriate for the client and consistent with the client's investment objectives and with
any investment guidelines or restrictions applicable to the client's account.
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3. We must reasonably believe that the order aggregation will benefit, and will enable Drum
Hill Capital to seek best execution for, each client participating in the aggregated order. This
requires a good faith judgment at the time the order is placed for the execution. It does not
mean that the determination made in advance of the transaction must always prove to have
been correct in the light of circumstances after the execution. Best execution includes the
duty to seek the best quality of execution, as well as the best net price.
4. Prior to entry of an aggregated order, a written and/or electronic order allocation
worksheet must be completed which identifies each client account participating in the order
and the proposed allocation of the order, upon completion, to those clients.
5. If the order cannot be executed in full, the securities actually purchased or sold by the close
of each business day must be allocated pro rata among the participating client accounts in
accordance with the initial order worksheet or other written statement of allocation.
However, adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to participating client
accounts in accordance with the initial order ticket or other written statement of allocation
where circumstances warrant those adjustments such as to avoid having odd amounts of
shares held in any client account, or to avoid excessive ticket charges in smaller accounts.
6. Generally, each client that participates in the aggregated order must do so at the average
price for all separate transactions made to fill the order, and must share in the block level
transactions costs on a pro rata basis in proportion to the client's participation. As outlined
above, under the client’s agreement with the custodian/broker there may be differences in
commission rate structures when commissions are charged at the account level based upon
account size and/or the client’s choice to participate in certain promotional plans offered
by the custodian.
7. Drum Hill Capital's client account records separately reflect, for each account in which the
aggregated transaction occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and sold for,
that account.
8. Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on Drum Hill Capital's
records and to the broker-dealers or other intermediaries handling the transactions, by the
appropriate account numbers for each participating client.
9. No client or account will be favored over another.
13. Review of Accounts
Managed Account Services
Reviews: While the underlying securities within accounts in the Managed Account Services program
are monitored on an ongoing basis and periodically rebalanced, all accounts are formally reviewed at
least quarterly. A comprehensive review updates and reevaluates client positions with respect to client
risk and return preferences. Changes may also be called for to maintain the determined asset
allocation.
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All accounts will be reviewed by David Nightingale, Chief Investment Officer and Senior Advisor, with
the assistance and input of the firm’s Investment Committee. The client is encouraged to notify Drum
Hill Capital if changes occur in the client’s personal financial situation which might adversely affect the
client’s investment plan. Drum Hill Capital will similarly monitor the client’s asset allocation plan in
order to make timely changes when appropriate.
Reports: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that clients receive
from their custodian, we generally will conduct periodic personal reviews with the client either over
the phone or in person. The frequency of these reports depends solely upon the client’s preferences.
The client will also receive quarterly statements from Drum Hill Capital which will include
comprehensive information on portfolio return, asset allocation and transactions effected during the
year-to-date period.
Comprehensive Household Reporting
Reviews: While the underlying securities within accounts in the Comprehensive Household Reporting
service are monitored on an ongoing basis, all accounts within this program are formally reviewed at
least quarterly. Any recommended changes in these accounts will be executed by Drum Hill Capital, if
applicable, or conveyed to the client as needed for timely execution.
All accounts will be reviewed by David Nightingale, Chief Investment Officer and Senior Advisor, with
the assistance and input of the firm’s Investment Committee. The client is encouraged to notify Drum
Hill Capital if changes occur in the client’s personal financial situation which might adversely affect the
client’s investment plan. Drum Hill Capital will similarly monitor the client’s asset allocation plan in
order to make timely changes when appropriate.
Reports: Comprehensive Household Reporting clients will receive quarterly reports on these outside
assets including performance reporting and transaction reporting. The client will also receive quarterly
statements from Drum Hill Capital which will include comprehensive information on portfolio return,
asset allocation and transactions effected during the year-to-date period.
Financial Planning Services
Reviews: There are no formal scheduled reviews for Financial Planning Services, rather reviews occur
based on specific client planning issues, as needed.
Reports: There are no formal reports for Financial Planning Services except the reports prepared by
Drum Hill Capital used in the Baseline Goals Plan after a request for this service by the client. These
Baseline Goals Plan reports include the initial report delivered to the client on request and as requested
thereafter.
Investment Consulting Services
Reviews: While reviews may occur at different stages depending on the nature and terms of the
specific engagement, typically no formal reviews will be conducted for Consulting Services clients
unless otherwise contracted for. Such reviews will be conducted by David Nightingale, Chief
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Investment Officer and Senior Advisor, with the assistance and input of the firm’s Investment
Committee.
Reports: Investment consulting clients will receive reports as contracted for at the inception of the
advisory engagement, if applicable.
14. Client Referrals and Other Compensation
It is Drum Hill Capital's policy not to engage solicitors or to pay fees to non-related persons for referring
potential clients to our firm.
It is Drum Hill Capital's policy not to accept or allow our related persons to accept any form of
compensation, including cash, sales awards or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction with the
advisory services we provide to our clients.
15. Custody
It is Drum Hill Capital’s practice not to have physical custody of client assets. However, Drum Hill Capital
may meet the legal definition of having custody over certain client accounts. For example, under certain
circumstances, employees of Drum Hill Capital may serve as trustee for a client account at a client’s
request, or a client may have authorized us to utilize third party money movement instructions for their
account. In these situations, clients will receive periodic statements from an independent custodian
and should carefully review these statements. In addition, in accordance with the SEC’s custody rule,
certain accounts over which Drum Hill Capital is deemed to have custody are subject to an annual
surprise audit.
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section on page 9 of this Brochure that our
firm directly debits advisory fees from client accounts, and for this reason Drum Hill Capital is also
considered to have legal custody of client assets as well.
As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be deducted
from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to send to the client
a statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period.
It is important for clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of fee
calculations, among other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there may be
an error in their statement.
In addition to the periodic statements that clients receive directly from their custodians, we also send
account statements directly to our clients on a quarterly basis. We urge our clients to carefully
compare the information provided on these statements to the information provided by the custodians
to ensure that all account transactions, holdings and values are correct and current.
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16. Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we place trades
in a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the client's permission.
Our discretionary authority in these situations includes the ability to do the following without
contacting the client:
▪ determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
▪ determine the amount of the security to buy or sell
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm and may
limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change or amend such limitations
by once again providing us with written instructions.
17. Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
Drum Hill Capital does not vote proxies for clients. All proxy materials are sent directly to clients and
the client may choose to vote these proxies according to their own personal preferences. Therefore,
although our firm may provide investment advisory services related to client investment assets, clients
maintain exclusive responsibility for directing the manner in which proxies solicited by issuers of
securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted. We may provide clients with consulting
assistance regarding proxy issues if they contact us with questions at our principal place of business,
including assistance in understanding the implications of certain elections related to mergers,
acquisitions, or tender offers. The ultimate decision on the election itself is the responsibility of the
client. Clients are responsible for instructing each custodian of the assets to forward to the client
copies of all proxies and shareholder communications relating to the client’s investment assets.
Class Action Filings
Although Drum Hill Capital will provide assistance in gathering information for proof of claims in class
action settlements, the firm will not file the proof of claims on behalf of its clients. Clients assume sole
responsibility for evaluating the merits and risks associated with any class action settlement, and
therefore clients are responsible for filing proofs of claims. Drum Hill Capital cannot provide legal
advice and clients are encouraged to consult with their legal advisor when filing claims in securities
class action suits. The client’s response to a settlement notice will impact the client’s legal rights. In
no way shall the client be precluded from contacting Drum Hill Capital for information about a
particular class action settlement. Should Drum Hill Capital inadvertently receive proof of claims for
securities class action settlements on behalf of clients, the firm will immediately forward the class
action information to the client.
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18. Financial Information
As Drum Hill Capital does not require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200 per client more than
six months in advance of services rendered, we are not required to include a financial statement within
this document.
As an advisory firm, we are also required to disclose any financial condition that is reasonably likely to
impair our ability to meet our contractual obligations including whether we have been the subject of
any bankruptcy proceeding in the last ten years. Drum Hill Capital has no additional financial
circumstances to report.
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