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EFG Asset Management (Americas) Corp.
Wrap Fee Program Brochure
701 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1310
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 482-8000
March 31, 2025
This wrap fee program brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of EFG Asset Management (Americas) Corp. ("EFG," “we" or the "Adviser") relating
to its Unified Managed Account Program. If you have any questions about the contents of
this brochure, please contact us at (305) 482-8000 or miamicompliance@efgam.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") or by any state securities authority.
EFG is a registered investment adviser. Registration with the SEC as an investment adviser
does not imply any level of skill or training.
information about
EFG is also available on the SEC's website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
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Item2 - Material
Since the last amendment dated November 2024, the Adviser has updated its principal place of business.
Our current and prospective investors are encouraged to read this Wrap Fee Program Brochure in its entirety.
The oral and written communications of an adviser provide you with information that helps you decide
whether to hire or retain an adviser. To receive an additional current copy of this Brochure free of charge,
please contact us at (305) 482-8000 or miamicompliance@efgam.com.
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Item 2 - Material Changes
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Item 3 - Table of Contents
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Item 4 - Services, Fees and Compensation
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Item 5 - Account Requirement and Types of Clients
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Item 6 - Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
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Item 7 - Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
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Item 8 - Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
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Item 9 - Additional Information
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Disciplinary Information
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Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in ClientTransactions and Personal Trading...12
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Review of Accounts
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Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Financial Information
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Item 4 - Services, Fees and Compensation
Adviser offers discretionary management and non-discretionary investment advisory services to
Clients through various types of strategies. Adviser's strategies focus on investments in various
kinds of assets and securities in a variety of markets that are intended to fit within the investment
objective and risk profile as described by each Client. This wrap fee program brochure describes
Adviser’s Unified Managed Account Program ("UMA Program”).
Information about the other
discretionary management and non-discretionary investment advisory services offered by Adviser
is available through the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Unified Managed Account Program
investment objectives,
The UMA Program is designed to provide Clients with access to various investment vehicles and
strategies within a single account (each, an “Account”). Under the UMA Program, the assets in each
Client’s Account will be allocated among equities, fixed income securities, structured products,
mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and other investments that are invested in accordance with
model portfoliosand investment strategies offered by the Adviser, its affiliates, and by third-party
investment managers (each, a “Strategy") and, in each case, as made available by Pershing LLC (the
"Custodian”). Third-party investment managers that provide model portfolios are referred to as
"Managers." The Adviser will recommend Strategies aimed, in the aggregate, at achieving Client's
in accordance with Client's investment profile. EFG will also
overall
recommend that a portion of the Account remain in cash or cash equivalents.
The Adviser shall implement the investment strategies and invest assets in Client's Account in
accordance with Client's selected asset allocation and Strategies as set forth in the Client’s
investment proposal (“Investment Proposal").
In addition, EFG shall periodically review the
performance of the Account and the associated asset allocation and will periodically reallocate
the amount in each Strategy.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on their Accounts, including restrictions on investing
in certain securities or types of securities. Clients should be aware that the performance of
accounts with restrictions will differ from the performance of accounts without such impediments,
possibly producing lower overall results.
Under the UMA Program, each Client authorizes and directs the Adviser to use the Custodian as
the broker-dealer to effect securities and other property transactions for the Account. Client
acknowledges that the Adviser will not be in a position to freely negotiate mark-ups, mark-downs,
and commission rates with regard to transactions carried out by the Custodian (or its third-party
brokers). Accordingly, the use of the Custodian to execute transactions for the Account could result
in some instances in greater spreads or less favorable net prices on transactions for the Account
than might otherwise be the case if Adviser had the discretion to select the broker-dealer. Client
acknowledges that the Custodian will have a potentially conflicting division of loyalties and
responsibilities relevant to the pricing, execution, and other terms of transactions executed for
Clients.
Fees and Compensation
The Unified Managed Account Program is offered on a wrap fee basis meaning that each Client
pays a single asset-based fee (the "Program Fee") that covers investment advisory, brokerage
execution, and custody services, as well as the fees for each Manager. The wrap fee program could,
in some instances, cost the Client more or less than if the Client was charged separately for investment
advice, brokerage commissions, transaction charges, and any other services provided in connection with the
Account. Factors that affect whether the wrap fee program costs Clients more or less include the cost of the
services if provided separately, frequency of trading activities, the number of securities and whether the
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transactions are executed through the Custodian or a third-party broker-dealer.
The current standard Program Fee is set forth below. A portion of the Program Fee will be shared
among the Adviser, the Custodian, the Managers, and EFG Brokerage. The portion of the Program Fee paid
to each Manager varies, but ranges between 0.20% and 0.40% annually based on total aggregate Client
dollars with each Manager. Based on the compensation structure, the Adviser has an incentive to
recommend Strategies and Managers, including Strategies managed by the Adviser or its affiliates, where it
retains a greater portion of the fee although each Client's total Program Fee will remain the same. While
the use of certain Strategies and Managers costs the Adviser less, the Adviser intends to make all
recommendations independent of such fee considerations. The Program Fee will also apply to that portion
of the Account that remains in cash or cash equivalents.
Rate Per Annum
Account Value
1.75%
BAND 1 - $500,000.00 to $749,999.99
1.5%
BAND 2 - $750,000.00 to $1,499,999.99
1.25%
BAND 3 - $1,500,000.00 to $2,499,999.99
1%
BAND 4 - $2,500,000.00 and over
The Program Fee will fluctuate depending on the value of assets in a Client's account in accordance
with the fee schedule above. For example, if the Client's account's present value places the
account in Band 2 but subsequently monies are withdrawn or negative market action occurs and
the value decrease to that of Band 1, the applicable fee will increase in accordance with the fee
schedule. Alternatively, for example, if the Client's account’s value increased due to market action
or contributions into the account, and the account value were to rise into Band 3 from Band 2, the
applicable fee would be reduced in accordance with the fee schedule.
Upon the initial enrollment and deposit of cash and/or assets, the Client will be charged the
Program Fee, in advance on oraboutthe date of the deposit (prorated until the end of the relevant
calendar quarter), based on the market value ofthe cash and/or assets deposited into the Account.
The Client will be charged the Program Fee, in advance on or about the date of the deposit
(prorated until the end of the relevant calendar quarter) for any additional deposit of cash and/or
assets based on the market value amount of the cash and/or assets deposited into the Account,
provided the deposit is greater than $5,000. For any withdrawal of cash and/or assets, the client
will receive a refund or reversal of the quarterly fee that was charged in advance, and the pro¬
rated fee will be charged accordingly.
The Client will be charged a quarterly Program Fee, in advance on or about the last business day
ofthe preceding calendar quarter, based upon the market value ofthe assets held in the Client's
Account as ofthe last business day ofthe preceding calendar quarter (e.g., Q2 Program Fee is
based on the last business day in March and debited in March).
All fees are negotiable and negotiated fee schedules will vary from the fee schedule at the sole
discretion of Adviser. Adviser may also rebate, adjust, or waive fees in limited cases, in its sole
discretion. A Client will pay more or less fees than similar Clients depending on the particular
circumstances of the Client, size of the account, additional or differing levels of servicing or as
otherwise agreed with specific Clients. Clients that negotiate fees, including any fixed fees per
forth in the fee schedule above as a result
annum, can end up paying a higher fee than that set
of fluctuations in the Client’s assets under management and account performance.
Calculation and Deduction of Fees
Clients authorize Adviser to instruct the Custodian to automatically debit the Program Fee directly
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from Client Accounts quarterly.
If the advisory contract is terminated, the Client will receive a
refund or reversal of the quarterly fee that was charged in advance, and the pro-rated fee will
be charged accordingly as described above.
Other Fees and Expenses
The Program Fee does not cover certain charges associated with the services provided in
connection with the Account or specific securities transactions, including but not limited to: (i)
dealer markups, markdowns or spreads charged on transactions in over-the-counter securities; (ii)
costs relating to trading in certain foreign securities; (iii) margin interest; (iv) the internal charges
and fees that are imposed by any investment products, including, but not Limited to, mutual funds
and ETFs, such as fund operating expenses, management fees, redemption fees, and other fees
and expenses, including regulatory fees; (v) brokerage commissions or other charges imposed by
broker-dealers or entities other than the Custodian if and when trades are cleared by another
broker-dealer; (vi) the charge to carry tax Lot
information on transferred funds, postage and
handling charges, returned check charges, transfer taxes; (vii) taxes; and (viii) stock exchange fees
or other fees mandated by law. Further information regarding charges and fees assessed by mutual
funds and ETFs can be found in the appropriate fund prospectus or offering document.
EFG and its affiliates manage and advise certain investment funds as well as structure, issue and
distribute certain products (“Proprietary Products") in which the Strategies or the Account can also
invest. EFG and its affiliates may act as investment adviser, sponsor, placement agent, general
partner, broker, banker, or custodian or provide other services to the Proprietary Products and will
receive compensation from or in relation to the Proprietary Products based on the value of assets
in such Proprietary Products or otherwise. Such compensation received by EFG or its affiliates from
or in relation to the Proprietary Products is in addition to the compensation paid to the Adviser
for offering the UMA Program.
Mutual Fund Share Classes
With respect to investment funds under the UMA Program, it is the general practice for the
investment managers (including the Adviser and the Managers) to invest Clients in institutional
share class funds when available. An investor who holds a less-expensive share class of a fund
will pay lower fees over time - and earn higher investment returns - than an investor who holds a
more expensive share class of the same fund.
Where a selected share class generates 12b-1 fees or other retrocessions that are paid to Adviser or its
affiliates, Adviser credits back such fees to the Client's account so that such investment selection does not
result in additional cost to the Client.
Item 5 - Account Requirements and Types of Clients
Adviser’s Clients generally include non-US individuals, including high net worth individuals,
banks, thrift institutions, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance
companies and other business entities. The UMA Program is not available to individual
retirement accounts and employee benefit plans.
The minimum relationship size for the UMA Program is generally $500,000. Although there is no
stated minimum to maintain an account after it is opened, Adviser recommends that Clients keep
accounts above the stated minimum.
Item 6 - Portfolio Manager Selection and Evaluation
third-party
Adviser,
in coordination with Adviser’s affiliates, performs due diligence on all
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managers and product providers. Adviser reviews, analyzes, and supplements due diligence as
necessary and makes an independent determination as to whether to approve a manager or
product for Client accounts.
Information collected by Adviser and its affiliates in connection with performing due diligence on
third-party managers and product providers is believed to be reliable and accurate, but Adviser
does not independently review or verify that information. Performance results are generally
reported to Adviser through consultants or Managers on a standard gross of fees basis, Adviser
and its affiliates do not audit or verify that these results are calculated on a uniform or consistent
basis.
on
investment
decisions
third-party managers, Adviser makes all
Provided it is in accordance with Client’s investment profile, EFG can recommend that Client's
Account be invested in Strategies managed and/or administered by EFG or its affiliates. In such
cases, EFG or EFG’s affiliates will earn additional fees and benefit directly or indirectly from the
investment of Client Account assets in any such Strategy or property. The Adviser has a financial
incentive to allocate assets to EFG Strategies because it receives a larger portion of the Program
Fee when it recommends the EFG Strategies and the Adviser or its affiliates will earn additional
fees and benefits directly or indirectly from the investment of Client Account assets in the EFG
Strategies. Although the EFG Strategies are not subject to the same level of due diligence as that
conducted
and
recommendations, including those that relate to the selection of an EFG Strategy or Proprietary
in a manner consistent with policies that require Adviser to comply its fiduciary
Products,
obligations, including having an adequate basis in fact for all recommendations and an obligation
to recommend only investments that are in the best interest of Clients.
Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
The UMA Program does not charge performance-based fees.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
General Description
Adviser analyzes the securities and other investment products when implementingthe Client’s
agreed upon investment strategy through its various specialized area programs using charting,
fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods. Adviser's investmentstrategies include longterm
strategies (securities and other investment products held at least a year) and short-term
strategies (securities and other investment products sold within a year, some within 30 days).
The funds and other securities in which Adviser invests or recommends may engage in short
selling, use of leverage, invest in derivatives and target emerging markets, among other
strategies. For the purposes of identifying various objective parameters, Adviser has created
various ranges of risk/reward strategies to address Clients' investment objectives. Investing in
securities involves risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear.
Adviser is structured as an open architecture platform. There is a Global Asset Allocation Committee
that determines fundamental global markets outlook (see below for more information on this
Committee).
Material Risks for Significant Investment Strategies
While it is the intention of Adviser to implement investment strategies and make recommendations
that are designed to minimize potential
losses suffered by its Clients, there can be no
assurance that such investment strategies or recommendations will be successful. It
is
possible that a Client may lose a substantial portion or all of their assets in connection with
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investment decisions/recommendations made by Adviser. The following is a discussion of
material risks associated with Adviser's primary investment strategies set forth above, but it does
not purportto be a complete explanation of the risks involved with Adviser's investmentstrategies
or recommendations. In determining that these risks are material with respect to Adviser's
strategies or recommendations, Adviser notes that while Adviser’s management of accounts or
recommendations may not involve a significant or material amount of leveraging or investing in
derivatives (among other risk factors discussed below), the underlying funds and investments that
are contained in Client accounts may use leverage, invest in derivatives and engage in other
practices that can materially impact the performance of such fund or investment, which may in
turn materially impact the value of Adviser's Clients' portfolios.
Investment Objective
There is no guarantee that in any time period, but particularly in the shortterm, a Client's portfolio
will achieve appreciation in terms of capital growth or that a Client's investment objective will
be met by Adviser.
Leverage
Adviser or the funds and other investment products in which Client portfolios are invested may
engage in investment strategies that constitute leverage. Such strategies may include the
borrowing and short selling of securities, bonds, foreign exchange and the acquisition and
disposal of certain types of derivative securities and instruments, such as swaps, futures and
options. While leveraging creates an opportunity for greater total returns it also exposes a Client
to a greater risk of loss arising from adverse price changes. Where Adviser directly leverages or
recommends leveraging a Client account, the Client can Lose more than the amount invested.
Where Leverage is indirect (e.g., used by a fund manager for a fund in which Adviser's Client is
invested) a sharp decrease in the value of the investment can have a significant impact on a
Client’s portfolio. For a further explanation of the risks involved in entering into certain leveraged
transactions see the paragraph below headed "Derivatives.”
Investments May Be Volatile
The value of the securities in which Adviser invests on behalf of its Clients or recommends that its
Clients invest in, may be volatile. These price movements may result from factors affecting
individual companies, sectors or industries selected that may influence certain strategies or the
securities market as a whole. Furthermore, a Client will be subject to the risk that inflation,
economic recession, changes in the general level of interest rates or other market conditions over
which Adviser will have no control may adversely affect investment results.
Hedging transactions may increase risks of capital losses
Adviser does not typically hedge or recommend the hedging of Client accounts directly, which can
create more risk as well as opportunities for greater returns. Certain funds and other investment
products in which Adviser invests or recommend investing in Clients' accounts utilize a variety of
financial instruments, such as options, for risk management purposes. While hedging transactions
may seek to reduce risk, such transactions can result in a worse overall performance. Certain risks
cannot be hedged, such as credit risk, relating both to particular securities and counterparties.
AdviserwiLL notalways investor recommend investing in funds that utilize hedging strategies.
Liguidity of investment portfolio
The market for some securities in which Adviser invests or recommends investing in directly or
indirectly, on behalf of its Clients, may be relatively illiquid. Liquidity relates to the ability to sell
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an investment in a timeiy manner. The market for relatively illiquid securities tends to be more
volatile than the market for more liquid securities. Investment of a Client’s assets in relatively
illiquid securities restricts the ability of Adviser to dispose or recommending the disposing of
investments at a price it seeks and at a time that it wishes to do so. The risk of illiquidity also arises
in the case of over-the-counter transactions. There is no regulated market in such contracts and
the bid and offer prices will be established solely by dealers in these contracts. Client accounts
that are invested in funds or other instruments that contain illiquid investments will be subject to
similar risks, which can negatively impact Adviser's Clients.
Foreign currency markets
Where Adviser invests or recommends investing directly or indirectly in securities denominated in
currencies otherthan American dollars, Adviser’s investment strategies and recommendations will
cause a Client to be exposed to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Adviser does not engage
in direct foreign currency trading. However, certain underlying funds and other investment vehicles
will engage in direct foreign currency trading. The markets in which foreign exchange transactions
are effected are highly volatile, highly specialized and highly technical. Significant changes,
including changes in liquidity and prices, can occur in such markets within very short periods of
time, often within minutes. Foreign exchange trading risks include, but are not limited to, exchange
rate risk, interest rate risk and potential interference by foreign governments through regulation of
Local exchange markets, foreign investment, or particular transactions in foreign currency.
Derivatives
financial benchmarks or
Where Adviser invests or recommends investing in instruments and contracts the value of which
indices, Adviser's
is linked to one or more underlying securities,
investment strategy and recommendations will cause a Client to be exposed to derivatives.
Derivatives allow an investor to hedge or speculate upon the price movements of a particular
security, financial benchmark, index, currency or interest rate at a fraction of the cost of investing
in the underlying asset. The value of a derivative depends largely upon price movements in the
underlying asset, therefore, many of the risks applicable to trading the underlying asset are also
applicable to derivatives trading. However, there are a number of other risks associated with
derivatives trading. For example, because many derivatives provide significantly more market
exposure than the money paid or deposited when the transaction is entered into, a relatively small
adverse market movement can result not only in the loss of the entire investment but also expose
a Client to the possibility of a loss exceeding the original amount invested.
Settlement risks
Certain investment strategies and recommendations by the Adviser will expose a Client to the
credit risk of parties with whom Adviser, on behalf of the Client or the underlying funds, trades and
to the risk of settlement default. Market practices in the emerging markets in relation to the
settlement of securities transactions and custody of assets will provide increased risk. Although the
emerging markets have grown rapidly over the last few years, the clearing, settlement, and
registration systems available to effect trades on such markets are significantly Less developed
than those in more mature world markets which can result in delays and other material difficulties
in settling trades and in registering transfers of securities. Problems of settlement in these markets
affect the net asset value and Liquidity of a Client's portfolio or investments in such portfolios.
Short selling
Adviser typically will not directly engage in or recommend short selling in Client accounts.
However, Adviser can invest or recommend investing infundsand other securities on behalf of its
Clients that may sell securities of an issuer short. Short selling by a fund manager can
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significantly impact the value and volatility of a fund held in a Client's account.
Generally, if the price of the issuer’s securities declines the short position may be covered with
securities purchased in the market. The profit realized on a short sale will be the difference
between the price received in the sale and the cost of the securities purchased to cover the sale.
The possible losses from selling short securities differ from losses that could be incurred from a
cash investment in the security; the former can be unlimited, whereas the Latter can only equal
the total amount of the cash investment. Short selling activities are also subject to restrictions
imposed by the various national and regional securities exchanges, which restrictions could Limit
investment activities.
Emerging Markets
regulation, social
Adviser's investment strategies and recommendations include direct and indirect investments
in securities in emerging markets and such investments involve special considerations and
risks. These include a possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, foreign
exchange control, political changes, government
instability or diplomatic
developments which could affect adversely the economies of such countries or the value of a
Client's investments, and the risks of investing in countries with smaller capital markets, such as
Limited liquidity, price volatility, restrictions on foreign investment and repatriation of capital, and
the risks associated with emerging economies, including high inflation and interest rates and
political and social uncertainties. In addition, it may be difficult to obtain and enforce a
judgment in a court in an emerging country. The economies of many emerging market countries
are still in the early stages of modern development and are subject to abrupt and unexpected
change. In many cases, governments retain a high degree of direct control over the economy
and may take actions having sudden and widespread effects. Investments in products of emerging
market may also become illiquid which may constrain Adviser’s ability to realize some or all of a
Client's portfolio holdings. Accounting standards in certain emerging market countries are not be
as stringent as accounting standards in developed countries.
Investment Concentration
Some Client accounts will have a high concentration in one sector, industry, issuer, or security that
will subject such accounts to greater risk of Loss in the event such investments take an economic
downturn.
Voting Client Securities
Adviser does not vote proxies relating to securities held in Client accounts. Clients will receive
proxy statements via their qualified custodian. While Clients may reach out to the Adviser to
provide guidance on proxy matters, it is the ultimate responsibility of the Client to vote.
Item 7 - Client Information Provided to Portfolio Managers
All Clients must provide information on their investment objectives, financial circumstances, risk tolerance
and any restrictions they wish to impose on investment activities. EFG will notify Clients at least annually to
update their information and indicate if there have been any changes in theirfinancial situation, investment
objectives or instructions. Clients should inform EFG in writing of any material change in financial
circumstances that might affect the manner in which their assets should be invested.
Item 8 - Client Contact with Portfolio Managers
Each Client's primary contact for information and consultation regarding their Accounts is their
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Client Relationship Officer.
Item 9 - Additional Information
Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of an adviser or the integrity of the
adviser's management. On or about March 11, 2019, Adviser, without admitting or denying the findings,
consented to the entry of an Order (File No. 3-19069]) Instituting Administrative and Cease-and-
Desist Proceedings, Making Findings, Imposing Remedial Sanctions and imposing a Cease-and-
Desist Order (the “Order") with the SEC. The Order provides that from January 1, 2014, to July 31, 2018,
Adviser purchased, recommended, or held for advisory Clients mutual fund share classes that
charged 12b-1 fees instead of Lower-cost share classes of the same funds for which the Clients were
eligible. Adviser, its affiliated broker, and its associated persons received 12b-1 fees in connection
with these investments, and Adviser failed to adequately disclose in its Form ADV or otherwise the
conflicts of interest related to (a) receipt of the 12b-1 fees and (b) its selection of mutual fund share
classes that pay such fees. The Order also states that the above-described conduct constituted a
violation of Sections 206(2) and 207 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The Order required
Adviser to cease and desist from committing or causing any further violations and any future
violations of Sections 206(2) and 207 ofthe Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and to pay disgorgement
and prejudgment interest to affected investors totaling $62,505.90.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Broker-Dealer Registration
Adviser is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as a broker-dealer.
Some of Adviser’s management persons are registered representatives of Adviser’s affiliated
broker-dealer EFG Capital International Corp. ("EFG Brokerage"). Additionally, certain operational
functions are also delegated to Adviser's affiliated broker-dealer personnel.
Commodity Pool Operator, Commodity Trading Adviser, Futures Commission Merchant Registration
Adviser is not registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC”) as a commodity trading
advisor (“CTA") or as a Commodity Pool Operator and has no Futures Commission Merchant Registration.
Other Material Relationships with Related Persons, including Foreign Affiliates
Adviser has relationships with EFG Bank AG and EFG Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd. (together, “EFG
Bank") that are material to Adviser’s advisory business and its Clients because EFG Bank acts as
the qualified custodian for certain Client accounts. Adviser has policies and procedures in place
to comply with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-2 of the Adviser's Act that are applicable to EFG
Bank’s role as qualified custodian for Client accounts.
In addition, Adviser has established referral relationships with EFG Brokerage, EFG Bank, and their
respective affiliates pursuant to which each party will refer prospective Clients to each other, and
the referring affiliate receives fees for its respective referrals.
EFG Brokerage, EFG Bank, and/or their affiliates may receive fees and other compensation in the
form of management fees, placement fees, sales charges, redemption fees, structuring fees, due
diligence fees and trailer fees from the products they issue and/or manage, as well as from third-
party products.
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Other Relationships with Related Persons, including Foreign Affiliates
The Adviser's Head of Portfolio Management is a member of the EFG Asset Management Global
Asset Allocation Committee (“GAAC") along with personnel of several affiliates. The global
committee takes a general "top down" macroeconomic approach in analyzing economies,
currencies, markets, and sectors rather than discussing individual
investment alternatives or
specific securities. Adviser is responsible for identifying, structuring, monitoring, investing and
Liquidating investments in Client accounts. This design and day-to-day management of Client
portfolios is determined by Adviser through the assigned portfolio manager. The global committee
does not have access to or knowledge of the specific composition of accounts of Adviser's Clients
or information concerning the specific investment decisions and recommendations made to
Adviser’s Clients. In addition, investment adviser affiliates of Adviser, EFG Asset Management
(Switzerland) SA, EFG Asset Management (UK) Limited, EFG Asset Management (North Americas)
Corp, produce Lists of hedge funds, mutual funds and equity investment models that have been
researched and deemed "approved" for investment on an EFG Asset Management -wide basis.
Adviser and its personnel review such lists and make their own determination regarding such
investments prior to investing. Adviser invests in funds and other financial products that are not
on the global approved lists in accordance with Adviser’s policies where Adviser determines that
such investment is appropriate for a Client account. In addition, EFG Asset Management (UK)
Limited serves as the sponsor of New Capital strategies that are offered as discretionary strategies
at the Adviser and included within certain strategies as part of Client's investments.
Material Conflicts of Interest with Related Persons, including Foreign Affiliates
The Adviser shares a portion of the ongoing asset-based fee with EFG Brokerage under a referral
arrangement and a portion of the fee is shared with the Client’s Client Relationship Officer (“CRO”) as
part of their overall compensation. Your CRO is generally also be registered with EFG Brokerage and
receives compensation, through EFG Brokerage, through a revenue sharing agreement from Adviser's
custodians. The revenue sharing agreements differ between Adviser’s custodians, which creates a conflict
of interest for the CRO, as the CRO has an incentive to refer Client to the custodian which pays the
compensation.
A conflict of interest occurs when the Adviser includes proprietary products such as New Capital
funds in the investment strategies offered to Clients. Proprietary products are investments that are
issued, sponsored, or managed by our affiliates. We have an incentive to invest in proprietary
products as our affiliates receive additional compensation from these types of investments. The
Adviser addresses this conflict of interest in a couple ways such as by 1) establishing limits on the
percentage of proprietary products within a given strategy and 2) not providing incentives to the
Portfolio Managers when investing in such products.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in ClientTransactions and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics (the "Code”) pursuant to Rule 204A-1 of the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940 that permits investment personnel to invest in securities, including securities that may
be purchased or held by Adviser's Clients, for their own accounts. The Code governs the investment
in securities by personnel designated as Access Persons and Covered Persons of Adviser. The
purpose of the Code is to assure that personal transactions do not conflict with Client transactions
and that in any situation where the potential for conflict exists, Client interests take precedence.
The Code states that no Access Person (as defined in the Code) may directly or indirectly acquire
beneficial ownership of any Reportable Security in an Initial Public Offering or certain Limited
Offerings without prior approval and clearance from the Chief Compliance Officer or delegate.
Clearance may be granted if the Chief Compliance Officer or delegate believes that, due to the
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nature of the investment, the possibility of conflicts is very unlikely to arise, and the risk of abuse
is minimal or non-existent.
The Code states that no Covered Person (as defined in the Code) may place an order for the
purchase or sale of any security for an Employee-Related Account (as defined in the Code) until
the transaction has been approved by the Chief Compliance Officer or delegate in accordance with
certain procedures. In submitting such a request, a Covered Person must represent that to the best
of his knowledge and belief, and after due inquiry, the Covered Person is not in possession of any
material, nonpublic information concerning the security proposed to be bought or sold, and the
proposed transaction is not otherwise prohibited by Adviser's Compliance Manual.
In addition, Covered Persons must report any violations of the Code (including the Policies, as
defined in the Code) to Adviser’s Chief Compliance Officer in addition to any other persons named
in the Policies. Covered Persons are required on an annual basis to review the Code (including the
Policies) and complete and sign an acknowledgment of understanding of and compliance with the
Code. Access Persons must provide a report of securities holdings to the Chief Compliance Officer
upon first becoming an Access Person, and annually thereafter.
Adviser will provide a copy of the Code to any Client or prospective Client upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Associated Conflicts of Interest
Adviser recommends or invests in securities or other investment products, including funds, issued,
promoted, underwritten, or managed by its affiliates (or where the affiliate acts as general partner
or sponsor), and in which its affiliates have a material financial interest. Adviser has policies that
require personnel who develop advice for Clients to render only disinterested and impartial advice
to Clients and to comply with other fiduciary obligations, including having an adequate basis in
fact for all recommendations and an obligation to recommend only investments that are in the
best interest of the particular Client.
With respect to investment funds under the UMA Program, it is the general practice for the
investment managers (including the Adviser and the Managers) to invest Clients in institutional
share class funds when available. An investor who holds a less-expensive share class of a fund
will pay lower fees over time - and earn higher investment returns - than an investor who holds a
more expensive share class of the same fund.
In addition, Adviser and its affiliates may from time to time perform a variety of services for, or
solicit business from, a variety of companies, including issuers of securities that Adviser may
recommend for purchase or sale by, or effect transactions for the account of, Adviser's Clients.
In connection with providing these services, Adviser and its directors, officers or employees and
other affiliates may come into possession of material nonpublic and other confidential
information that if disclosed might affect an investor's decision to buy, sell or hold a security.
to any company,
information with respect
Under applicable law, Adviser and such persons and affiliates are prohibited from improperly
disclosing or using such information for their personal benefit or for the benefit of any other
person, regardless of whether such other person is a Client of Adviser. Accordingly, should
Adviser or any such persons or affiliates come into possession of material nonpublic or other
they will be prohibited from
confidential
communicating such information to their Clients, and Adviser will have no responsibility or
liability for failing to disclose such information to its Clients as a result of following its policies
and procedures designed to comply with applicable law.
Investments in Securities by Adviser and its Personnel
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Adviser's personnel or a related person can invest
in the same or similar securities and
investments as those recommended to or entered into on behalf of Adviser's Clients. The results
of the investment activities of Adviser's personnel or related persons for their accounts can differ
from the results achieved by or for Client accounts managed by Adviser. The conflicts raised by
these circumstances are discussed below.
Adviser recommends or effects the purchase or sale of securities in which it or its' related
persons, directly or indirectly, can have a position or interest, or of which a related person buys or
sells for itself. Such transactions also include trading in securities in a manner inconsistent
with the advice given to Adviser's Clients.
Activities and transactions for Client accounts can be impaired or effected at prices or terms that
are Less favorable than would otherwise have been the case if Adviser or related persons did not
pursue a particular course of action with respect to the issuer of the securities. In addition, in
instances where Adviser's personnel obtain information about an issuer, possession of said
information will limitthe ability of such personnel to buy or sell securities of the issuer on behalf
of Client accounts.
Transactions undertaken by Adviser's Clients can also adversely impact one or more Client
accounts. Other Clients of the Adviser may have, as a result of receiving Client reports or otherwise,
access to information regarding Adviser's transactions or views that may affect their transactions
outside of accounts controlled by Adviser, and such transactions may negatively impact other
Clients' accounts.
Cash flows and market movements arising from purchase and sale transactions by Clients', as
well as increases of capital in and withdrawals of capital, can adversely affect other Client's
accounts. These effects can be more pronounced in less liquid markets.
Results for Client accounts will vary, significantly at times, from the results achieved by Adviser's
related persons and from the results achieved by Adviser for other Client accounts.
As more fully described above, Adviser has adopted a Code of Ethics. Such Code of Ethics together
with Advisers policies and procedures restrict the ability of certain officers and employees of
Adviser from engaging in securities transactions in any securities that its Clients have purchased,
sold or considered for purchase or sale, for an appropriate “blackout" period. Other restrictions and
reporting requirements are included in Advisers procedures and Code of Ethics to minimize or
eliminate conflicts of interest.
Trading Alongside by Adviser and its Personnel
Client accounts managed by Adviser can trade in the same or similar securities at or about the same
time as accounts managed or advised by affiliates of the Adviser. Certain investments by Adviser's
affiliates and their Clients will have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the
values, prices or investment strategies of a Client's account, particularly in small capitalization,
emerging market or Less Liquid strategies. This can occur when portfolio decisions regarding a
Client’s account are based on research or other information that is also used to support portfolio
decisions for Adviser’s affiliates.
If a portfolio decision or strategy for Adviser's affiliates’ accounts or the accounts of Clients of
affiliates is implemented ahead of, or contemporaneously with, similar portfolio decisions or
strategies for Adviser’s Client's account, market impact, liquidity constraints, or otherfactors could
result in the account receiving Less favorable trading results and the costs of implementing such
portfolio decisions or strategies could be increased. In addition to the disclosure in this Brochure,
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personnel who are responsible for determining the investments for Adviser’s Client accounts
disclose their status as registered representatives of EFG Brokerage, as well as in Adviser’s
Individual Disclosure Brochure Supplement provided to Clients. Adviser also has policies that
address these potential conflicts. Adviser's polices require personnel who develop investments
advice for Clients to render only disinterested and impartial advice to Clients and to comply with
other fiduciary obligations.
Review of Accounts
For UMA Program accounts, the portfolio manager on the account will review accounts on an
ongoing basis. Furthermore, Adviser’s Risk and Compliance departments also review account
activity and holdings on an ongoing risk-based approach.
Factors Triggering a Review
An account may be reviewed immediately and/or on an ongoing basis to the extent that the
account could be affected by information concerning economic or market conditions, individual
companies, or industries.
In addition, Adviser also performs reviews of its Client's accounts as
appropriate based on, among other things, changes in market conditions and security positions,
changes in a Client's investment objective, or in response to a request by a Client for a meeting or
the occurrence of such meeting.
Client Reports
The qualified custodian for a Client account will provide the Client with a monthly or quarterly
written statement of the value of the Client's account. These reports generally include, among
otherthings, a summary of all activity in the account, including all purchases and sales of securities
and any debits and credits to the account, a summary of holdings including a portfolio valuation,
and the change in value of the Client's account(s) during the reporting period.
Clients may also receive performance reports produced by Adviser as per Client's request.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Adviser’s compensation is generally in the form a portion of the Program Fee. Adviser has
established referral relationships with affiliates and non-affiliates pursuant to which each
party may refer prospective Clients to each other, and the referring party will receive fees for its
respective referrals.
In addition, Adviser makes cash payments to third-party "promoters",
formally known as
"solicitors" for Client referrals provided that each promoter enters into a written agreement with
Adviser and provides certain disclosures, including whether or not the promoter is a current
customer, if cash or non-cash compensation was provided for the testimonial or endorsement
provided by the promoter; and any material conflicts of interest with respect to the testimonial
or endorsement resulting from the relationship.
Financial Information
Adviser does not require prepayment of fees six month or more in advance, has no financial
commitment that impairs its ability to meet contractual and fiduciary commitments to Clients,
and has not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
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