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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc
380 Southpointe Blvd
South Pointe Plaza II, Suite 315
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Telephone: 412-257-8060
Email: mevans@gsaminc.com
Web Address: www.gsaminc.com
3/14/2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. If you have any
questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at
412-257-8060 or mevans@gsaminc.com. The information in this brochure
has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
Registration with the SEC or with any state securities authority does not
imply a certain level of skill or training.
Additional information about Grant Street Asset Management, Inc also is
available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can
search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number.
Our firm's CRD number is 106980.
Item 2 Material Changes
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted “Amendments to Form ADV” in
July 2010. The amendment requires the ADV Part II, or “Firm Brochure”, a disclosure
document that we provide to clients as required by SEC Rules, be prepared in a narrative
“plain English” format.
Consistent with the new rules, we will ensure that you receive a summary of any material
changes to this and subsequent Brochures within 120 days of the close of our business’ fiscal
year. Furthermore, we will provide you with other interim disclosures about material changes,
as necessary.
Material Changes:
The material changes in this brochure from the last annual updating amendment on June 18,
2024 of Grant Street Asset Management Inc are described below:
Item 6: Referral Fees: Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. no longer participates as part of the Advisor Credit Exchange
platform. Advisor Credit Exchange discontinued that platform at the end of 2024.
The Form ADV Part 2B for Patrick Evans has been updated to reflect Mr. Evan’s resolution of allegations by the North
Carolina Securities Division that Mr. Evans transacted business as an investment adviser representative of Grant Street at a
time when he was not registered in North Carolina as an investment adviser representative.
Allie Schmitt joined Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. in February 2025 as a Client Service Associate. Prior to joining
Grant Street, Allie worked at a local wealth management firm in the client service department. Over the past 5 years, she has
worked primarily on new client onboardings, money movements and account maintenance. Allie is a graduate from Duquesne
University with a degree in Sociology.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
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Item 1 Cover Page
Item 2 Material Changes
Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 4 Advisory Business
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
Item 6 Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Item 7 Types of Clients
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Item 15 Custody
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Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Item 18 Financial Information
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Item 4 Advisory Business
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc is a SEC registered investment adviser with its principal
place of business located in Canonsburg, PA. Grant Street Asset Management, Inc began
conducting business in 1992.
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities
controlling 25% or more of the voting stock of the company).
Michael Mark Evans, Executive Chairman
Listed below are the firm's principal shareholders (i.e., those individuals and/or entities
controlling 25% or more of the non-voting stock of the company).
Kristen Jackson, President and CEO;
Shawn Evans, Senior Vice President, Finance; and
Patrick Evans, Senior Wealth Advisor
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc offers the following advisory services to our clients:
INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Our firm provides continuous asset management of client funds based on the individual needs
of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on the client's
particular circumstances are established, we develop the client's personal investment strategy.
We create and manage a portfolio based on that strategy. During our data gathering process,
we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk tolerance, and liquidity
needs. As appropriate, we may also review and discuss a client’s prior investment history, as
well as family composition and background.
We manage these advisory accounts on a discretionary basis. Account supervision is guided
by the client's stated objectives (i.e., maximum capital appreciation, growth, income, or
growth and income), as well as tax considerations.
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of
securities, or industry sectors.
Once the client's portfolio has been established, we review the portfolio on an ongoing basis,
and if necessary, rebalance the portfolio, based on the client's individual needs.
Our investment recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service offered by
a broker dealer or insurance company and will generally include the following securities:
• Exchange listed equity securities
• Mutual fund shares and exchange traded funds
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Foreign issuers
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• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial
paper)
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• United States governmental securities
• Options contracts on securities
• Futures contracts on tangibles
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Interests in partnerships investing in real estate
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only
be implemented when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, tolerance for
risk, liquidity, and suitability.
Financial Planning
Financial plans and financial planning may include, but are not limited to: investment
planning; life insurance; tax concerns; retirement planning; and education planning.
Management of Held Away Assets
We may provide an additional service for accounts not directly held at either of the custodians
we utilize for our clients, but where we do have discretion, and may leverage an Order
Management System to implement tax-efficient asset location and opportunistic rebalancing
strategies on behalf of the client. These are primarily 401(k) accounts, and other assets we do
not custody. We regularly review the available investment options in these accounts, monitor
them, and rebalance and implement our strategies in the same way we do other accounts,
though using different tools as necessary.
This third-party platform allows us to avoid being considered to have custody of Client funds
since we do not have direct access to Client log-in credentials to affect trades. We are not
affiliated with the platform in any way and receive no compensation from them for using their
platform. A link will be provided to the Client allowing them to connect an account(s) to the
platform. Once Client account(s) is connected to the platform, Adviser will review the current
account allocations. When deemed necessary, Adviser will rebalance the account considering
client investment goals and risk tolerance, and any change in allocations will consider current
economic and market trends. The goal is to improve account performance over time, minimize
loss during difficult markets, and manage internal fees that harm account performance. Client
account(s) will be reviewed at least quarterly and allocation changes will be made as deemed
necessary.
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AMOUNT OF MANAGED ASSETS
As of 12/31/2024, we were actively managing $651,904,575 of client assets on
a discretionary basis and $16,989,070 of client assets on a non-discretionary
basis.
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Fees and Compensation
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES FEES
The annualized fee for Portfolio Management Services will be charged as a percentage of
assets under management, according to the following schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Fee
First $1,000,000 under management 1.50%
After $1,000,000 under management 1.00%
A minimum of $500,000 of assets under management is required for this service. This
account size may be negotiable under certain circumstances. Grant Street Asset
Management, Inc may group certain related client accounts for the purposes of achieving the
minimum account size and determining the annualized fee.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although Grant Street Asset Management, Inc has
established the aforementioned fee schedule(s), we retain the discretion to negotiate
alternative fees on a client-by-client basis. Client facts, circumstances and needs will be
considered in determining the fee schedule. These include the complexity of the client, assets
to be placed under management, anticipated future additional assets; related accounts;
portfolio style, account composition, reports, among other factors. The specific annual fee
schedule will be identified in the contract between the adviser and each client.
Fees are calculated on a quarterly basis and paid in advance, either by deduction from the
account or by billing the client depending on their preference.
Discounts, not generally available to our advisory clients, may be offered to family members
and friends of associated persons of our firm.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES
The fixed rate for creating client financial plans is $5,000. The fees are negotiable and the final
fee will be provided in the Engagement Letter. Fixed Financial Planning fees are paid via cash,
check or wire. Fees are paid half on engagement and the rest upon delivery of the plan.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A client agreement may be canceled at any
time, by either party, for any reason upon receipt of 30 days written notice. As disclosed
above, certain fees are paid in advance of services provided. Upon termination of any
account, any prepaid, unearned fees may be refunded at the Investment Manager’s
discretion. In calculating a client’s reimbursement of fees, we will pro rate the
reimbursement according to the number of days remaining in the billing period.
Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to Grant Street Asset Management, Inc for investment
advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual
funds and/or ETF's to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each
fund's prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses,
and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an
initial or deferred sales charge. A client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our
services. In that case, the client would not receive the services provided by our firm which are
designed, among other things, to assist the client in determining which mutual fund or funds
are most appropriate to each client's financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client
should review both the fees charged by the funds and our fees to fully understand the total
amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being
provided.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to our advisory fees, clients are also
responsible for the fees and expenses charged by custodians including, but not limited to,
any transaction charges imposed by the custodian 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.
ERISA Accounts: Grant Street Asset Management, Inc 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”). 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, Grant Street Asset Management, Inc may only charge
fees for investment services on products for which our firm and/or our related persons do not
receive any commissions or 12b-1 fees.
Limited Prepayment of Fees: Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of
fees in excess of $1200 more than six months in advance of services rendered.
Item 6 Performance Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc does not charge performance-based fees.
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Item 7 Types of Clients
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc provides advisory services to the following types of
clients:
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Individuals (other than high net worth
individuals)
• High net worth individuals
• Pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan
participants)
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations or other businesses not listed above
• Other
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS
We use the following methods of analysis in formulating our investment advice and/or
managing client assets:
Asset Allocation. Rather than focusing primarily on securities selection, we attempt to
identify an appropriate ratio of equity securities, fixed income, and cash suitable to the client’s
investment goals and risk tolerance.
A risk of asset allocation is that the client may not participate in sharp increases in a
particular security, industry, or market sector.
Mutual Fund and/or ETF Analysis. We look at the experience and track record of the
manager of the mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has
demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions.
We also look at the underlying assets in a mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if
there is significant overlap in the underlying investments held in other fund(s) in the client’s
portfolio. We also monitor the funds or ETFs in an attempt to determine if they are continuing
to follow their stated investment strategy.
A risk of mutual fund and/or ETF analysis is that, as in all securities investments, past
performance does not guarantee future results. A manager who has been successful may not
be able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as we do not control the underlying
investments in a fund or ETF, managers of different funds held by the client may purchase the
same security, increasing the risk to the client if that security were to fall in value. There is
also a risk that a manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy of the
fund or ETF, which could make the holding(s) less suitable for the client’s portfolio.
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Fundamental Analysis. We attempt to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at
economic and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the
financial condition and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is
underpriced (indicating it may be a good time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to
sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate 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 Analysis. We use mathematical models in an attempt to obtain more accurate
measurements of a company’s quantifiable data, such as the value of a share price or
earnings per share and predict changes to that data.
A risk in using quantitative analysis is that the models used may be based on assumptions
that prove to be incorrect.
Qualitative Analysis. We subjectively evaluate non-quantifiable factors such as quality of
management, labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily
subject to measurement and predict changes to share price based on that data.
A risk is using qualitative analysis is that our subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Technical Analysis. We analyze past market movements and apply that analysis to the
present in an attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially
predict future price movement.
Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a company. This
presents a risk in that a poorly managed or financially unsound company may underperform
regardless of market movement.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Our securities analysis methods rely on the assumption
that the companies whose securities we purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review
these securities, and other publicly available sources of information about these securities,
are providing accurate and unbiased data. While we are alert to indications that data may be
incorrect, there is always a risk that our analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or
misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
We craft a personal investment strategy for each client relationship through personal
discussions in which goals and objectives based on the client's particular circumstances are
established. We create and manage a portfolio based on that strategy. During our data
gathering process, we determine the client’s individual objectives, time horizons, risk
tolerance, and liquidity needs. As appropriate, we may also review and discuss a client’s prior
investment history, as well as family composition and background.
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Item 9 Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events that are material to a client's or
prospective client's evaluation of our advisory business or the integrity of our management.
Our firm and our management personnel have no reportable disciplinary events to disclose.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Our firm and our related persons are not engaged in other financial industry activities and
have no other industry affiliations.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation, or Interest in Client Transactions and
Personal Trading
Our firm has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth high ethical standards of business
conduct that we require of our employees, including compliance with applicable federal
securities laws.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc and our personnel owe a duty of loyalty, fairness, and
good faith towards our clients, and have an obligation to adhere not only to the specific
provisions of the Code of Ethics but to the general principles that guide the Code.
Our Code of Ethics includes policies and procedures for the review of quarterly securities
transactions reports as well as initial and annual securities holdings reports that must be
submitted by the firm’s access persons. Among other things, our Code of Ethics also requires
the prior approval of any transactions in equity securities, securities in a limited offering (e.g.,
private placement) or an initial public offering. Our code also provides for oversight,
enforcement and record keeping provisions.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc's Code of Ethics further includes the firm's policy
prohibiting the use of material nonpublic information. While we do not believe that we
have any particular access to nonpublic 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 mevans@gsaminc.com, or by calling us at
412-257-8060.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited
from engaging in principal transactions.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc and individuals associated with our firm are prohibited
from engaging in agency cross transactions.
Our Code of Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions, activities,
and interests of our employees will not interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest
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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 may buy or sell for their personal
accounts securities identical to or different from those recommended to our clients. In
addition, any related person(s) may have an interest or position in a certain security(ies)
which may also be recommended to a client.
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) being implemented for an advisory account, thereby
preventing such employee(s) from benefiting from transactions placed on behalf of advisory
accounts.
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) 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 any equity trade, IPO, or private placement
investment by related persons of the firm.
5. We maintain a list of all reportable 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/her designee.
6. We have established procedures for the maintenance of all required books and records.
7. Clients can decline to implement any advice rendered, except in situations where our firm
is granted discretionary authority.
8. All of our principals and employees must act in accordance with all applicable Federal and
State regulations governing registered investment advisory practices.
9. We require delivery and acknowledgment of the Code of Ethics by each supervised
person of our firm.
10. We have established policies requiring the reporting of Code of Ethics violations to our
senior management.
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11. Any individual who violates any of the above restrictions may be subject to termination.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
For discretionary clients, Grant Street Asset Management, Inc requires these clients to
provide us with written authority to determine the broker dealer to use and the commission
costs that will be charged to these clients for these transactions.
As a matter of policy and practice, Grant Street Asset Management, Inc may block client
trades when it is appropriate to do so. We will also implement client transactions separately
for each account. Consequently, certain client trades may be executed before others, at a
different price and/or commission rate.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc may recommend that clients establish brokerage
accounts with the Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. ("Schwab"), a
FINRA registered broker dealer, member SIPC, to maintain custody of client’s assets and to
effect trades for their accounts. Although we recommend that clients establish accounts at
Schwab, it is the client's decision to custody assets with Schwab. Grant Street Asset
Management, Inc is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab.
Schwab provides Grant Street Asset Management, Inc with access to its institutional trading
and custody services, which are typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These
services generally are available to independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis,
at no charge to them so long as a total of at least $10 million of the adviser's client’s assets
are maintained in accounts at Schwab Institutional. These services are not contingent upon
our firm committing to Schwab any specific amount of business (assets in custody or trading
commissions). Schwab's brokerage services include the execution of securities transactions,
custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other investments that are otherwise
generally available only to institutional investors or would require a significantly higher
minimum initial investment.
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge
separately for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions
and other transaction related fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or
that settle into Schwab accounts.
Schwab Institutional also makes available to our firm other products and services that benefit
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc but may not directly benefit our clients’ accounts. Many
of these products and services may be used to service all or some substantial number of our
client accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab.
Schwab's products and services that assist us in managing and administering our
clients’ accounts include software and other technology that:
i. provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements);
ii. facilitate trade execution for client accounts;
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iii. provide research, pricing, and other market data;
iv. facilitate payment of our fees from client’s accounts; and
v. assist with back-office functions, record keeping and client reporting.
Schwab Institutional also offers other services intended to help us manage and further
develop our business enterprise. These services may include:
i. compliance, legal and business consulting;
ii. publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
iii. access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance
providers.
Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay third-party vendors for the types of services
rendered to Grant Street Asset Management, Inc. Schwab Institutional may discount or waive
fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a
third-party providing these services to our firm. Schwab Institutional may also provide other
benefits such as educational events or occasional business entertainment of our personnel.
In evaluating whether to recommend that clients custody their assets at Schwab, we may take
into account the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other
arrangements as part of the total mix of factors we consider and not solely on the nature, cost
or quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which may create a
potential conflict of interest.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc also has an arrangement with National Financial
Services LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (together with all affiliates, "Fidelity")
through which Fidelity provides our firm with their "platform" services. The platform services
include, among others, brokerage, custodial, administrative support, record keeping and
related services that are intended to support intermediaries like Grant Street Asset
Management, Inc 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 Grant Street Asset Management, Inc 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 services, including research services obtained by Fidelity directly from
independent research companies. These research services are used by our firm to manage
accounts for which we have investment discretion.
As a result of receiving such services for no additional cost, we may have an incentive to
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continue to use or expand the use of Fidelity's services. We examined this potential conflict of
interest when we chose to enter into the relationship with Fidelity and have determined that
the relationship is in the best interests of Grant Street Asset Management, Inc's clients and
satisfies 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 affect 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 Grant Street Asset Management,
Inc 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 be used to
pay for research that is not used in managing that specific client’s account. Grant Street Asset
Management, Inc and Fidelity are not affiliated.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
REVIEWS: While the underlying securities within Individual Portfolio Management Services
accounts are continually monitored, the accounts are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Accounts are reviewed in the context of each client's stated investment objectives and
guidelines. More frequent reviews may be triggered by material changes in variables such as
the client's individual circumstances, or the market, political or economic environment.
These accounts are reviewed individually by members of our Investment Committee.
REPORTS: In addition to the monthly statements and confirmations of transactions that
Portfolio Management clients receive from their custodian, Grant Street Asset Management,
Inc will provide quarterly reports summarizing account performance, balances, and holdings.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
CLIENT REFERRALS
Our firm may pay referral fees to independent persons or firms ("Solicitors") for introducing
clients to us. Whenever we pay a referral fee, we require the Solicitor to provide the
prospective client with a copy of this document (our Firm Brochure) and a separate disclosure
statement that includes the following information:
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the Solicitor's name and relationship with our firm;
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the fact that the Solicitor is being paid a referral fee;
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the amount of the fee; and
• whether the fee paid to us by the client will be increased above our normal fees in
order to compensate the Solicitor.
As a matter of firm practice, the advisory fees paid to us by clients referred by solicitors are
not increased as a result of any referral.
It is Grant Street Asset Management, Inc's policy not to accept or allow our related persons to
accept any form of compensation, including cash, sales awards, or other prizes, from a
non-client in conjunction with the advisory services we provide to our clients.
Item 15 Custody
We previously disclosed in the "Fees and Compensation" section (Item 5) of this Brochure
that our firm directly debits advisory fees from client accounts.
As part of this billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the amount of the fee to be
deducted from that client's account. On at least a quarterly basis, the custodian is required to
send to the client a statement showing all transactions within the account during the reporting
period.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is
important for clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the
calculation, among other things. Clients should contact us directly if they believe that there
may be an error in their statement.
Our firm does not have actual or constructive custody of client accounts.
Item 16
Investment Discretion
Clients may hire us to provide discretionary asset management services, in which case we
place trades in a client's account without contacting the client prior to each trade to obtain the
client's permission.
Our discretionary authority includes the ability to do the following without contacting the client:
• Determine the security to buy or sell; and/or
• Determine the amount of the security to buy or sell.
Clients give us discretionary authority when they sign a discretionary agreement with our firm
and may limit this authority by giving us written instructions. Clients may also change/amend
such limitations by once again providing us with written instructions.
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Item 17 Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy, we do not vote proxies on behalf of clients. Therefore, although our
firm may provide investment advisory services relative to client investment assets, clients
maintain exclusive responsibility for: (1) directing the manner in which proxies solicited by
issuers of securities beneficially owned by the client shall be voted, and (2) making all
elections relative to any mergers, acquisitions, tender offers, bankruptcy proceedings or other
type events pertaining to the client’s investment assets. Clients are responsible for instructing
each custodian of the assets, to forward to the client copies of all proxies and shareholder
communications relating to the client’s investment assets.
Item 18 Financial Information
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc has no additional no financial circumstances to report.
Under no circumstances do we require or solicit payment of fees in excess of $1200 per
client more than six months in advance of services rendered. Therefore, we are not required
to include a financial statement.
Grant Street Asset Management, Inc has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition at any
time during the past ten years.
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