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James R. Martin Consulting, Inc.
DBA JRM Capital Management
1111 Main Street, Suite 612
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-567-1822
360-567-1824 (fax)
www.jrmcapitalmanagement.com
March 17, 2025
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of James R. Martin Consulting, Inc.
DBA JRM Capital Management. If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please contact us at 360-
567-1822 and/or jill@jrmcapitalmanagment.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.
James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management is a registered investment adviser. Registration of an
Investment Adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an Adviser
provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an Adviser.
Additional information about James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management is also available via the
SEC’s web site www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s web site also provides information about any persons affiliated with
James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management who are registered, or are required to
be registered, as investment adviser representatives of James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management.
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ITEM 2-Material Changes
• None to report
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Item 3-Table of Contents
Item 1-Cover Page
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Item 2-Material Changes
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Item 3-Table of Contents
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Item 4-Advisory Business
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Item 5- Fees and Compensation
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Item 6-Performance-Based Fees and Side –By-Side Management
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Item 7-Types of Clients
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Item 8-Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
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Item 9-Disciplinary Information
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Item 10-Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
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Item 11-Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
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Item 12-Brokerage Practices
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Item 13-Review of Accounts
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Item 14-Client Referrals and Other Compensation
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Item 15- Custody
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Item 16-Investment Discretion
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Item 17-Voting Client Securities
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Item 18-Financial Information
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Item 4-Advisory Business
James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management (JRM) is owned by James R. Martin, Jill A. Foreman
and Daniel L Koerner and has been in business since 1991. JRM is a level fee for service investment advisor/consultant
acting in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the client. JRM assists clients in developing their overall asset allocation
strategy to meet their investment objectives. On a discretionary basis, JRM selects mutual funds and ETF's for each asset
class balancing between fixed income and equities, domestic and international, growth and value, small, mid and large
cap.
From time to time larger clients desire to have a portion of their assets in alternative investments – generally for clients
with assets greater than $10,000,000. Discussion are held with those clients related to risks, liquidity, tax reporting,
expected returns, diversification, cash flow (capital calls and distributions) and minimum investment amounts. Normally
clients have to be an accredited investor for this purpose. Products used for this purpose are ones that Mr. Martin has
extensive experience with. When these types of investments fit a particular client, such investments are made as separate
Limited Partner interests or as a member of an L.L.C. Investments of this sort are never allocated across clients. Each
client must qualify on an individual basis as a L.P or a member. Amounts reported to clients are taken from the amount
shown in the most recent financial statements for the LP or LLC. JRM fees, if any, are calculated on these amounts.
Each client is worked with individually and we tailor our advisory services to the individual needs of our clients. JRM
works with the client to determine the client's investment objectives, risk profile and to design a written investment
objectives statement. JRM evaluates the client's existing investments with respect to the client's investment objective
statement and works with the client to develop a plan to transition from the client's existing portfolio to the client’s desired
portfolio. JRM continuously monitors the client's portfolio and the overall asset allocation strategy and holds review
meetings with the client as often as the client desires or JRM deems necessary. Occasionally JRM participates in financial
planning on questions a client might have.
If the client already owns individual bonds or equity securities, JRM monitors these securities and generally recommends
sale of such securities for diversification across the products described above. JRM does not provide advice on the merits
of purchasing, selling or holding these securities apart from the possible tax consequences to the client (all tax questions
should be discussed with the client’s own accountant as JRM is not a tax advisor).
JRM answers client inquires regarding their accounts on an ongoing basis and reports account performance to the client on
a quarterly basis. Periodically and at least annually, JRM reviews the client's investment objectives and risk profile to
determine if reallocation of funds is appropriate with respect to the client's written investment objectives statement.
JRM does not participate in a wrap fee program, which is an advisory program under which a specified fee or fees not
based directly upon transactions in a client’s account is charged for investment advisory services and the execution of
client transactions
As of December 31, 2024 James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management manages approximately $443
million on a discretionary basis.
Item 5- Fees and Compensation
JRM fees are billed in advance at the beginning of each quarter based upon the amount of the Client’s assets under
management as of the last business day of the previous quarter. Assets under management are retrieved from the client's
online access if the account is a retirement account (i.e. 401K, 403(b), TSP, etc) and from the client's brokerage statement
if the account is any other account. All accounts for members of the client's family (husband, wife and children) or related
businesses (non-fiduciary status accounts) may be assessed fees based on the total assets of all accounts. Cash balances
are sometimes used for strategic purposes and therefore will be included in assets under management and will be assessed
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the management fee assigned. If the client is new, the first calculation of fees are pro rated as of the day the first trades
were made in the client's account(s). The client can either choose to be billed or have their fees automatically deducted
from their accounts, if we deduct fees we do it once a quarter.
The fees listed below are JRM’s standard fees and are sometimes used as guidelines in determining a client’s fee
arrangement. Some of our clients may be grandfathered under a lower fee structure and we may render some services pro
bono or at material discounts. It is at JRM’s discretion what management fee a client will be charged.
Amount of Assets Annual Percentage
First $1 million
1%
Next $2.5 million .75%
.50%
Next $2.5 million
.40%
Next $5 million
.30%
Next $5 million
.25%
Next $10 million
.20%
Next $10 million
.10%
Over $35 million
Clients may terminate the investment advisory relationship at any time without penalty. If termination occurs before the
end of the billing quarter, JRM will pro-rate the amount paid by the client for the quarter and make a refund to the client
based upon the number of days remaining in the quarter after the date of termination or the liquidation of client's
account(s), as applicable. Such refund will be paid within thirty (30) days after the termination or liquidation date. JRM
reserves the right to offset the amount of such refund by any outstanding fees owed by the client to JRM.
If a client passes away during the quarter that they have already pre paid for our services we will either help distribute
assets to heirs and keep the remaining fee for payment of services or refund the remaining amount and delink ourselves
from the accounts. The fee arrangement will be agreed upon by the executor and JRM.
All fees paid to JRM for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and expenses charged by
mutual funds to their shareholders and fees charged by sub-advisers for services. These fees and expenses are described
in each fund's prospectus or disclosure documents of sub-advisers. These fees will generally include a management fee,
other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. All clients are invested in no load mutual funds or funds that do not
have 12(b)(1) fees.
All client accounts (except for company retirement plans and alternative assets) are custodied at Charles Schwab
Institutional. There are not any maintenance fees charged by Charles Schwab Institutional for maintaining a client’s
account(s), but they do charge a transaction fee (negotiated by JRM) for most trades placed by JRM as well as fees for
wire transfers and returned checks. The fees charged can change at any time and are not controlled by JRM. However
periodically we do an analysis on transaction costs to make sure they are still competitive and a good fit for our clients,
more information on brokerage practices can be found in Item 12, pg. 7
JRM does not receive any compensation related to brokerage or trading activity, nor any 12(B)(1) fees that may be
generated incidental to funds used.
The client could invest in mutual funds or with some sub-advisers directly, without the services of JRM. In that case, the
client would not receive the services provided by JRM which are designed, among other things to assist the client in
determining which investments are most appropriate for the client's financial condition and objectives. Accordingly, the
client should review both the fees and expenses charged by the mutual funds and sub-advisors and the fees charged by
JRM to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services
being provided by JRM.
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Item 6-Performance-Based Fees and Side –By-Side Management
James R. Martin Consulting Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based
on a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7-Types of Clients
James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management provides portfolio management services to individuals,
high net worth individuals, ERISA plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. There are not any account minimums
for opening or maintaining an account with JRM, though some mutual funds we use do have fund minimums and
sometimes on smaller accounts diversification is harder to achieve because of that.
Item 8-Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
JRM's security analysis is based on a number of factors including those derived from commercially available software
technology, securities rating services, general market and financial information, due diligence reviews and specific
investment analysis that clients may request. JRM's main sources of information include Morningstar, commercially
available investment services, financial newspapers, periodicals, issuer-prepared information and insight gained through
Mr. Martin's and Mr. Koerner’s roles on investment committees for a variety of non profits.
The investments recommended are primarily mutual funds (equities and bond) and ETFs and from time to time larger
clients will have asset allocations in the alternative asset class. JRM recommends private equity or other investments
(generally in fund of funds form) to these clients. JRM does not receive any special compensation related to such
investments. Investing in mutual funds, ETFs and private investments have many different types of risks and all investing
involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
Item 9-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 James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management or the integrity
of JRMs management. JRM nor do any of the employees have information that is applicable to this item.
Item 10-Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
In addition to their roles at JRM Mr. Martin and Mr. Koerner serve on investment committees for various non profits.
No one at James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management is actively involved in the following:
1. Broker-dealer, municipal securities dealer, or government securities dealer or broker
2. Investment company or other pooled investment vehicle (including a mutual fund, closed-end investment
company, unit investment trust, private investment company or “hedge fund,” and offshore fund)
3. Other investment adviser or financial planner
4. Futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator, or commodity trading advisor
5. Banking or thrift institution
6. Accountant or accounting firm
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7. Lawyer or law firm
8. Insurance company or agency
9. Pension consultant
10. Real estate broker or dealer
11. Sponsor or syndicator of limited partnerships.
Item 11-Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
In keeping with the SECs Code of Ethics rule, JRM developed a Code of Ethics. This Code of Ethics is based on the
principle that all employees of JRM and any affiliated person(s) have a duty to act with integrity, dignity, competence, and
in an ethical manner when dealing with the public, clients, employers, employees, and fellow peers. These person(s) need
to remember to place the interests of clients ahead of their own and JRM’s. This Code of Ethics applies to all "Access
Persons" (people who have access to confidential client information) and all violations of policies and procedures that a
person observes or suspects are to be reported to the Chief Compliance Officer (Mrs. Foreman). Access Persons must
avoid activities, interests, and relationships that might interfere with making decisions in the best interests of JRMs
clients.
A copy of this Code of Ethics will be provided to clients upon request. The Code of Ethics is monitored by JRMs Chief
Compliance Officer (Mrs. Foreman) and reviewed annually.
It should be noted that for some clients from time to time JRM may choose to provide charitable donations that the client
might be personally or professionally involved in. It is at JRM’s discretion if, when or the amount that may be donated.
The employees of JRM and family members of employees may invest personally in mutual funds JRM recommends.
JRM does not receive any special compensation or pricing associated with these recommendations.
It is JRM’s policy that the firm will not affect any principal or agency cross securities transactions for client accounts.
JRM will also not cross trades between client accounts. Principal transactions are generally defined as transactions where
an adviser, acting as principal for its own account or the account of an affiliated broker-dealer, buys from or sells any
security to any advisory client. A principal transaction may also be deemed to have occurred if a security is crossed
between an affiliated hedge fund and another client account. An agency cross transaction is defined as a transaction
where a person acts as an investment adviser in relation to a transaction in which the investment adviser, or any person
controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser, acts as broker for both the advisory client and for
another person on the other side of the transaction. Agency cross transactions may arise where an adviser is dually
registered as a broker-dealer or has an affiliated broker-dealer.
Item 12-Brokerage Practices
Schwab Institutional (SI) brokerage program will be recommended to advisory clients as custodian and for the execution
of transactions. JRM periodically reviews this program to ensure that its recommendations are consistent with its fiduciary
duty. These trading platform is necessary to JRM's service arrangements and capabilities. There may be situations where
JRM will not accept clients who direct the use of other brokers. If a client insists on using another custodian the clients
must select a custodian and direct JRM to use such custodian as the broker dealer for transactions. In directing the use of a
different broker or dealer, it should be understood that JRM does not have authority to negotiate transactions and
commission costs among other brokers or obtain volume discounts through other brokers, and best execution may not be
achieved (in other words it might cost the client more money in fees). Not all investment advisers require clients to direct
the use of specific brokers. JRM does, however, seek to negotiate discounted transaction rates for its clients if possible.
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When trading client accounts, errors may periodically occur. If a trading error occurs it is JRM’s policy to reimburse the
client for transaction costs associated with correcting the trading error. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. implements an
internal policy in which it maintains trade error gains incurred in client accounts and will cover client losses up to $100
per error caused by JRM.
SI provides JRM with access to institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to retail
investors. These services generally are available to independent investment advisors on an unsolicited basis at no charge.
SI requires JRM to maintain client assets totaling at least $10 million in accounts at SI. Otherwise, SI charges JRM a fee
for these services. The services include brokerage, 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. There is no direct link between JRMs participation/access and the investment advice it gives its clients.
SI also makes available to JRM other products and services that benefit JRM but may not benefit its clients' accounts.
Some of these other products and services assist JRM in managing and administering clients' accounts. These include
software and other technology that provide access to client account data (such as trade confirmations and account
statements), facilitate trade execution (and allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide
research, pricing information and other market data, facilitate payment of JRM's fees from its clients' accounts, and assist
with back-office functions, recordkeeping and client reporting. Many of these services generally may be used to service
all or a substantial number of JRM's client accounts. SI also makes available to JRM other services intended to help JRM
manage and further develop its business enterprise. These services may include consulting, publications and conferences
on practice management, information technology, business succession, regulatory compliance, and marketing.
JRM does not enter into any commitments with brokers for transaction levels in exchange for any services or products
from brokers.
JRM does not aggregate the purchase or sale of mutual funds or ETFs as these transactions are charged a negotiated fee
per trade per client.
Item 13-Review of Accounts
The frequency of review depends on the client’s situation and is individually determined. All client accounts are reviewed
on a quarterly basis. Client accounts are reviewed on a rotating basis; therefore, JRM may alter asset allocations or
change investment funds among client accounts but not implement such changes uniformly at the same time among client
accounts. In other words, implementation may occur at different times among client accounts as accounts are separately
reviewed. All clients receive paper quarterly reports summarizing their asset allocation and performance of investments
(where applicable) on a one, three, five and ten year basis. Individual fund performance is summarized from Morningstar
and overall client performance is run through Schwab Portfolio Center software. Clients also receive a brief market
commentary prepared by James Martin and Daniel Koerner.
Accounts are reviewed by Dan Koerner, CFA-Chief Investment Officer and meetings are held with Mr. Martin, Mr.
Koerner and Mrs. Foreman as needed. From time to time accounts are reviewed on an interim basis as market conditions
or circumstances warrant.
Item 14-Client Referrals and Other Compensation
James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management values client referrals, and does not directly or
indirectly compensate anyone for a referral. JRM does not receive client referrals from SI as an incentive to refer clients.
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Item 15- Custody
Clients will receive at least quarterly statements from the broker dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and
maintains client’s investment assets. JRM urges clients to carefully review such statements and compare such official
custodial records to the quarterly summaries that we provide to you. Our statements may vary from custodial statements
based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
JRM does not have custody of client assets, they are held at Charles Schwab Institutional. JRM does however; with the
client’s permission have the authority to deduct management fees.
Item 16-Investment Discretion
We manage accounts on a discretionary basis, which means you are giving us the authorization to make changes and
trades in accordance with your investment objectives without your prior approval of each specific transaction (non-
discretionary basis is not available, however restrictions can be imposed). This authority is given by the clients when they
sign our investment advisory agreement as well as when they set up their accounts at SI (clients must initial this authority
on paperwork). In all cases, however, such discretion is to be exercised in a manner consistent with the stated investment
objectives for the particular client account. Mr. Martin and Mr. Koerner have discretion to select mutual funds and ETFs
to fulfill asset allocation objectives.
401(k) Plans: At the Client’s request, JRM will identify appropriate funds within a 401(k) plan in which the Client is a
participant which complement the Client’s overall asset allocation in order to develop a cohesive asset allocation. Further,
the Client may provide JRM with the Client’s log in and password so that JRM may identify fund choices and make changes
to the fund line-up as needed. Reviewing fund choices and making changes to the fund line-up are the only tasks JRM will
undertake with regard to the Client’s 401(k) plan and are provided solely to develop a cohesive asset allocation strategy. If
the Client chooses not to provide JRM with access to the Client’s 401(k) plan account, it will be the Client’s responsibility
to keep JRM up to date on the Client’s fund choices and to make changes as necessary.
JRM clients are allowed to impose, add or modify any reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of
securities at anytime. Investment guidelines and restrictions must be provided to JRM in writing.
Item 17-Voting Client Securities
JRM does not vote client proxies instead clients will receive proxy material directly from the custodian holding the
client’s account. Under circumstances where JRM receives proxy material on behalf of the client involving any security
held in the client’s account, JRM will promptly forward such materials to the client’s attention. It is the client’s
responsibility to vote his/her proxy(ies).
Item 18-Financial Information
Registered investment advisers are required in this Item to provide you with certain financial information or disclosures
about James R. Martin Consulting, Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management financial condition. James R. Martin Consulting,
Inc. DBA JRM Capital Management 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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